Royal Description Dark Iron Grey Stallion Licenced in Illinois
The royal description notes a dark iron grey stallion registered in the Percheron Stud Book of America No 58002. Sire Table 9183, Dam Hsthér 28995. Examined by Dr L F Hartzell of Princeton and cleared of diseases and unsoundness. Licensed to stand for public service in Illinois until March 25, 1912. Season 1911 details and insurance terms provided by JOHN DIVELBISS of Whitefield Illinois.
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Percheron Stud Book of America
L. F. Hartzell
Princeton
Illinois
J. K. Dickinson
Stallion Reg. Board
Ed Porch
Henry
Whitefield
John Divelbiss
Ill
Local notices and graduations in Sparland area
Pearl Cook of Hopewell and Frances Rae visit. Helen Gape graduates at Ottawa. Mamie Campbell and others attend commencements. Major the St Bernard dies in an auto accident. Capron and Varna pupils and staff noted with attendance awards. Prof Suft returns for next term with raise. several students earn perfect attendance diplomas.
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Pearl Cook
Hopewell
Frances Rae
H. Campbell
Ini Delayan
Charles Lake
Lacon
Irving Broaddus
Frank Poignant
L la Rose
Chteer
Mamie Campell
McLeish
Anna McFarland
Peoria
F. H. Gehr
Snell
T. EB. Gapen
Ottawa
Helen Gape
Wm. O'Leary
William
Chicago
Marie
da Lucas
Thomas Gibbons
Gladys
Major
St. Bernard
Milby Marshall
Oscar McLaughlin
Mabelle
Milford
Will Odell
Ke'Wwanee
Hazel Odell
Prof
Suft
Capron
Raymond Shaffer
Mildred Marshall
Sparland High School Class of 1911 Graduation Highlights
Sparland high school held its 1911 commencement at the M. E. church on Friday June 2. The ceremony featured a full program with performances by students, a valedictory by Winnie Macon, salutatory by Mamie Campbell and a class poem, with diplomas presented by Andrew Aitchison and remarks from Rev. Dr. Dwinell.
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Sparland High School
M. E. Church
Everett Simpson
Board of Education
McLeish
Gehr
Hill
Maxwell
Mamie Campbell
Mamie
Wilson C. Jarman
Vanda Ray
Edwina Edminster
Balcik
Makrep
Ladies’ Quartet
Roland Leary
Winnie Macon
Macon
Tannhauser
Nina
Edwina Adminster
Dwinell
Peoria
Andrew Aitchison
Aitchison
Nelson
Benediction
Lydia E. Pinkham remedies praised for female ailments
A Wisconsin reader reports cure from dyspepsia and female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. The ad touts thirty years of success, lists conditions treated, and invites readers to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Wis
Idia i. Pinkham
Herman Stern
Pound
Lydia
Pinkham
Community Notes from La Prairie and Nearby
Visiting and hosting arrangements are noted for residents in La Prairie and surrounding towns. Social gatherings include the Ladies Missionary society meeting at the U P church, L L C group at Mary Calder’s home, and plans for an Edminster residence gathering on June 14. Several residents visit relatives in Lacon Delavan Peoria Lake Geneva Washburn and Newton.
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Mary Turnbull
Mary Calder
Edminster
Warm Saratoga notes and Decoration Day tributes
The article records a very warm Saratoga day with a brief Monday shower. It notes May Gray leaving for Onarga for her brother Frank's graduation and lists local attendees at Decoration services led by Rev. Hanes. It mentions eight girls decorating soldiers graves under Mrs. Ella McAtee, the La Prairie male quartet, a horse lost by heat, and several ill or recovering residents including Jennie and Florence Clark.
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May Gray
Onarga
Frank
Wm. Monier
Peoria
Tom Salisbury
Henry
Bruce Wilson
Foster
John Halcock
Bradford
al True
Dawson
Howard Young
Wm. Starliper
Newman
Thomas Monier
Allie Webber
Castleton
Lash Coulton
Hanes
Ella McAtee
la Prairie
Will Kaiser
Prennie Clark
Wm. Hillabrand
Speer
Jennie Clark
The
Florence
Local items from Lawn Ridge report illnesses and community events
Lawn Ridge notes Elizabeth Foley's illness with intestinal indigestion. Children Day exercises are under way led by Mrs. Fannie Perkins. Estella Dodd completes stenography course at Brown's college and will take a job next week. Families visit relatives and attend Sparland commencement. Church carpet project finished in time for Sunday school convention. Rev and Mrs Foley observe fifth wedding anniversary with a parish gathering and gift presentation. Decoration Day visits and local school year wrap up with Rose Smith’s next move. An accident injures Frank Wilson while hedge trimming. Decoration Day service at Blue Ridge draws a good turnout and a youth gathering follows.
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Lawn Ridge
Elizabeth Foley
Fannie Perkins
Estella Dodd
Brown's Business College
Thomas Collins
Odell
Kewanee
Sparland
Foley
Trinity
Henry Stone
Kansas City
Wilbur Armstrong
Lacon
Hazel J Wilcox
Teke
Rose Smith
Alta
Erle McGronigal
Motherville
Charles Goodrich
Frank Wilson
Blue Ridge
Memorial Day Ceremony at Congregational Church
Sheridan Grove leads parade to the Congregational church where ceremonies unfold with a drum, a toga of president, and a male quartet singing America. Rev. Foley delivers the address as 25 graves receive flowers, and R. F. Stocking recites the G A R ritual for the Unknown Dead before benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Grove
Harry Minhan
Congregational Church
Sheridan
America
Love
la Prairie
Thomas Martin
Toluca Elevator Looms as Town News Highlights
The Toluca Herald reports the new Farmers' elevator rising to 50 feet, a local growth milestone. It notes the Toluca Electric Light & Gas Co. sale to a Rutland led stock group with possession June 1 and plans for a day service and a new power plant.
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Toluca Herald
Dames of
Magnolia
Jensen Theater
Mike Yanchie
Mrs. Gravich
Toluca
Mr. Gravich
la Salle
Toluca Electric Light & Gas Co
Probate Court items and real estate transfers recorded
Probate filings include heirs for Frank Baker and guardianship for Rachel Peters with letters to Edward Cronin. administration letters for Antanacci and Mountjoy, with bonds of 400 and 800 dollars. final settlement notice for Mountjoy and will probate for Hinestina May. Real estate transfers include Master in chancery to William Moon and a Santa Fe Tolnea addition deed. Marriage licenses issued for Louie Pelz and Ruby Schoff. Chamberlains remedy advertisement included.
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Frank Baker
Rachel L. Peters
Edward &. Cronin
Ensania Antanacci
Antonio Antanacci
Nellie M. Mountjoy
Hinestina May
William A. Moon
Nwar
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Richland
Angiolina di Bartolomeo
Clar Ramella Vesppe
Santa Pe Ist
Tolnea
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