Community Notes And Local Visits From Sparland Area
Sparland reports residents shopping and visiting Peoria and Henry with many trips by car. Highlights include Delays in names, church ice cream social planned for Friday June 7, school staff changes, graduations, and a fatal accident involving Robert Davis due to an accidental electric wire while aiding repairs.
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Anna Suft
Helen
Henry Suft
Wim
Leary
H-Campbell
Peortia
Marie Leary
Peoria
Wm Leary
McLeisy
Reba Anderson
Baptist’ Church
Robert Murdock
Ing
Violetta Cumming
Henry
T S Hunt
Martin Coan
James Keenan
Etta Thompson
Bernice
Geraldine Hoskins
Adaat
Trompeter
Elsie
Anton
Racine
Wis
Edward
Anna Rettz
Charles Wade
Anna Luft
Joy Duncan
Frank Ganzer
Marshall Smith
Smith
Ganzer
Vivian T Smith
Odell
Actult
Tower Hill
Charity
Garrett
Mary
DU Marshall
Spail
Mis
Gehr
Oklahoma
Lille Moorman
Guthrie
Norman
Harry Nighswonger
Utte
Alva
Paul’ Nightwanger
Robert Davis
vanAnt- Werp
Royce
Peter‘g
Fred Gehr
Births and Deaths of Robert Davis and Family
Robert Davis born April 26 1878 died May 30 1912. Married Sevilla Batchelder February 12 1898. Four children with one child dying at age four. Survived by parents six brothers one sister wife and children. Funeral June 1 at 10 a m in the Wil E church Rev D McLeish pastor officiated. Large crowd attended. Floral tributes noted especially wreath by the I M N of A. Interment in Sparland cemetery. F H Gehr funeral director.
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Robert & Davis
Valvadepee Een
Sevilla Batchelder
Wil E
D. McLeish
Sparland
F H Gehr
Steuben Township Sunday School convention review
The Steuben Township Sunday School convention met Sunday afternoon with Mr Harry Seibold presiding and Mr Clifford Gibbs as secretary. Rev Klotsche offered prayer. a large audience heard a well organized program. four Sunday schools were represented. officers were re-elected. Children’s Day events are scheduled for Bethel and Sparland churches. a class day at the Baptist church featured speeches, music and diplomas, concluding with a 1912 commencement theme.
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Steuben Township
Harry Seibold
Clifford Gibbs
Klotsche
Sparland Baptist Church
Anna Luft
Lottle Duncan
DD McLeish
Lena Macon
Bethel Mate
Bethel M
Sparland M
the Baptist Church
Elsie Gehr
Lealie Hunt
Everett Simpson
Wula Hosking
Leslie Watkins
Jov Duncan
Eula Hoskins
Omanfer
Henry
Board of Education
Andrew Aitchison
Steuben Local Happenings and Family News
Mrs McKeel returns from Henry to care for grandson Emory Justice. Ed Sweeney visits his children John and Vernie in North Steuben. Funeral of Mrs Pringle. many local notices include farm, church and school events. The Bethel convention closes successfully. local town news covers farms, roads, and community concerns.
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Steulben
Ed Sweeney
North Steuben
John
Vernie
Mr Macon
South Whitefield
Joy Duncan
Henry
Bethel
Dunlap
Jennie Watkins
R Gallup
George Wiley
Anna Luft
Hes Klotuche
Lacon Amt
Ra Hodgson
Chillwat
Stomach Gases Tied to Blood Poisoning Claim
An old ad claims gases formed in the stomach from fermentation poison the blood. It promotes MI ONA stomach tablets to stop fermentation instantly, convert gases to liquid, and purge poison via kidneys. The product promises relief from gas, sourness, heaviness, and indigestion within five minutes and sold by T. J. Se graves for 1.50 per box.
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T. J. Segraves
Local residents visit homes and attend school events
Cottage O Neal Cott age and families visit Daniel Holland and William Chesney. Many neighbors travel to Putnam Princeton and Taylorville for social visits. A school program with eight month attendance diplomas is noted and the Hunter school closes with a program and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Neal
Daniel Holland
Frank Lidgard
Chambersburg
Peoria
John Peterson
Valparaiso
William Chesney
Willie Chesney
Walher C
Henry Smith
Putnam
Samuel Chesney
Rude Miller's
Claus Swanson
Randolph Miller
Lloyd
Princeton Cottage
Hazel
Raymond Paul
Margaret
Eileen Cotter
Hazel Paul
Frank Doty
Herbert Goodale
Ethel Reed
Harold Reed
Austin
Hunter School
Daniel Donovan
Edward Condon
Mary
Adele
Taylorville
William L'Per
Hiram Allen
Bonacie Hay
Blanche Lord
Clarence Miller
Dean Crum
Herman Allen
Roy Maynard
Sable endorses Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble
Charles Sable of 3 Cook Street Rochester recommends Foley Kidney Pills, saying they gave him prompt relief from a long standing kidney trouble. A J D Tronmonger, a local druggist, supports the claim as proof of the pills’ curative qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Love
Wiley Love
Covena
Foley
Charles Sable
Cook Street
Rochester
Mr Sable
Churches as social hub says Fitch on the Chicago faith scene
The piece satirically reviews churches as buildings with pews pulpit and organ while noting deacons trustees and steeples. It jokes about ushers harsh habits and church fundraising by Ladies Aid and various social events funded by volunteers. It concludes that proper use broadens a man’s soul beyond money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Ladies Aid Society
Towns Plan Sewer Upgrades and Street Oiling
Elgin and Princeton push sewer projects and street oiling with budgets cited. Peoria hosts a large G A R encampment with Gov Deneen leading a 5000 strong parade and 10000 veterans registered. Sandwich funds a $55301 sewer system while Livingston County reports 51 entries in the boys corn contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Peoria G. A. R
Gov. Deneen
Trimble
Ling
Henry Gault
Chicago
Alton
En- Princeton
el Paso
Livingston County
Do You Believe Politics Lets Men Sleep Together
Senator Sorghum jokes about politics and sleep as a metaphor for uneasy alliances. The exchange highlights a wary view of cross party cooperation and personal candor in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiodes
Senator Sorghum
Hazards of Gasoline Sparks Warn of Fire Risks
The article warns that sparks near gasoline can cause dangerous fires and explosions. It cites incidents in Winnipeg and Oklahoma, noting fumes settle on floors and sparks from rubbing or impact can ignite them. It also includes a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills from A J Tronmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J Tronmonger
Winnipeg
Oklahoma
Over the hill to the poor house Vermillion humor
The Vermillion SD Republican reprints a verse lampoon about debt and buying a car beyond means. It jokes that mortgage and high spending push families toward insolvency while chasing a flashy lifestyle and a hoped for recovery.
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South Dakota
Union
Wite
Solvancy
Vermillion
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