Local Social Notes and Weekend Excursions in Sparland
Sparland society bounds with church events and visits. Residents attended a Peoria excursion. families hosted guests from Henry and Bloomington. Children Day plans at Baptist and Methodist schools. ice cream social planned at Mystic Workers hall. Aunt Phoebe Emler improving health. multiple travels to Chicago Heights, Joliet, Milwaukee, and Garrettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Aitchison
Henry
Peoria
Edw van Antwerp
Wm. Osborne
John Riddell
Fred Aitchison
James Burnett
John VanAntwerp
Edn VanAntwerp
Peter Maubach
Orrin Frisbey
Mattoon
Russell
Fred VanAnstwerp
Charles Green
Hame
Chicago Heights
The
Baptist Sunday School
N S
Osborne
Henry Olson
Minnie Barton
Babe
Barton
Bloomington
Mystic Workers
Phoebe Emler
Addison Tanquary
Methodist School
C. D. Marshall
Mary Marshall
B. EB. Royce
Cal
Mr. Oliver
Joliet
Mr Oliver
Charles §. Moore
Florentine
Garrettsville
C D
M. C. Marshall
Guy
George Bates
East Peoria
Robert Pringle
Frank
Chicago
Pauline Nightwonger
Milwaukee
Samuel
Pauline
Baptist Church
Joseph Hart
Luther Williams
Win
Start
Monmouth News Highlights Misses Marshall Campbell Ray
Mrs. Riddell visits Monmouth while Frances Marshall graduates from Monmouth High School. Velma Campbell and Frances Ray secure teaching positions for next year at Yankee Street and Sugar Grove. Several teachers and graduates attend Normal Summer School for six weeks. Bethel and Sparland churches host Children's Day programs. Mrs. George Ray returns to Chicago after decorations period. Sparland school shines at Interscholastic contest with Milford Marshall winning a gold medal in second class declamation and Hifnabeth Marland taking silver in first class declamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Riddell
Monmouth
Frances Marshall
Monmouth High School
Bethel Church
Sparland M. B&b
George Ray
Chicago
Primace Wil’mer
Elsie Gehr
Della Taylor
Lucy Calder
Winnie Macon
Frances Ray
Velma Campbell
Sparland
Washburn
Milford Marshall
Hifnabeth_ Marland
Farm land sale near Saratoga township described with water and fruit
Public notice lists sections of farm land for sale in Saratoga township four miles east and two miles south of Bratford, near Broadmoor, featuring good improvements water supply a modern nine room residence and abundant fruit. contact R L Conover Bradford for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratogs
Privi‘legea
Bradter
Broadmoor
R.L. Conover
Braeford
Local Social Notes From La Prairie June Events
The La Prairie social page lists June events and visits. Miss Adeline Stevenson guest of Miss Emily Root. Miss Myrtle Hastings from Monmouth College to spend the summer with relatives. Henry Leigh returns home from Northwestern for vacation. L U L C annual picnic set for Wednesday in Seven timber. Several residents travel, visit, or attend summer programs at Normal and Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Adeline
Stevenson
Emily Root
Myrtle ‘Hastings
Monmouth College
Jesse Brown
John Lows
Chilligothe
Robert Russell
Harry Stowell
Studebaker
Roy
Wilmot
L. UL. C
Sevon
Harry Leigh
Northwestern
Mt. Church
John Pringle
Mary
Tennie Pringle
Ollie
Jeannett Scoon
Peoria
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Health Reform
Serious sicknesses start in the stomach liver and kidneys. The pills purify the blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. They rid the system of fermenting and gassy foods and offer better health for 25 cents as recommended by local physicians.
Local Social Roundup From South Milo and Walnut
Clarence Ward and wife were called at George Woodford's Sunday afternoon. A dance will be held Tuesday evening at Charlie Reid's new barn. Jesse Barker and family visited Frank Billings. Roy Stone and families visited William Austin. Carl Barker and family were Peoria visitors Saturday. Clarence McClane and family visited her parents Sunday. Marion Smith has whooping cough. Fifty sixth annual Sunday School convention at Walnut on June 16 and 17. Get Together convention. All invited. Mrs Sarah Reed and Dora visited George Smith. Lula Sherman visited Amroe Longman's Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ward
George Woodford
Charlie Reid
Jesse Barker
Frank Billings
Roy Stone
John McClane
William Austin
Carl Barker
Peoria
Clarence McClane
Marion Smith
Walnut
Otto
Sarah Reed
Dora
George Smith
Lula Sherman
Amroe Longman
Stop Itching Now With Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment
Cures eczema and itchy skin sores quickly the ad says. It promises relief from red rough scaly itchy skin and claims first application starts healing. A testimonial from Mrs. Cc A Einfeldt of Rock Island Illinois supports the product with nine years free from the ailment. Guaranteed priced 50 cents recommended by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
T J Segraves
A J Ironmonger
Advt
Local Notices From Milo Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs T J Longman visited Amree Longman on Tuesday and Wednesday while Clark Righthouse reported a runaway incident on Wednesday. Belle Mortell and Alta Mortell called on her sister Mary Righthouse last Monday. Clark Righthouse joined Will Mooberry for a Sunday afternoon visit. Lindsey Anderson and Allen Moffitt hosted Sunday calls from Mr and Mrs Mortell and children. Lon Mortell and children visited Will Short on Sunday. Marion Herr visited Emma Jennings on Sunday. Minnie and Virginia Blackburn visited Addie Barker. Jr and Mrs Julius Mielkey visited J Pettegrew on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J Longman
Amree Longman
Clark Righthouse
Belle Mortell
Alta
Mary Righthouse
Will Mooberry
Lindsey Anderson
Allen Moffitt
N Mortell
Will Shorts
Marion Herr
Emma Jennings
Minnie
Virginia Blackburn
Addie Barker Jr
Julius Mielkey
J Pettegrew
Electric Bitters Health Tonic Booster Promoted Here
A local advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic to revive a run down nervous tired system. It claims to cleanse stomach liver and kidneys and restore strength with a testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine who says it cured her after doctors gave up. Priced 50 cents to $1.00 and recommended by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Haynesville
Ironmonger
J. Segraves
Fractured Chat with a Knife Edge Price Debate
A customer in a tense exchange mockingly presses for details about a razor sale. The salesman, startled, clarifies the pricing and product features while the buyer quips about incuabtor yields and a prize. The dialogue hints at a brisk market pitch.
Whitefield Corners Community Notes and Local Happenings
In Whitefield Corners Charles Reid hosts a haying dance in his new barn drawing neighbors. The area endures hot weather and recent rain. Mrs. Hess of Sidney visits her son the doctor. A strawbery and ice cream event drew a large crowd hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fountain. Local folks attended a Henry ball game. Sunday school and Children’s Day plans are set for Milo M. Church. Attendance at a parish conference was noted. obituaries include My French near Camp Grove and Mr. Barber formerly of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reid
Milo M. I. Church
Lucian Fosdick
H. Monroe
Camp Grove
Grady
Harry Shorts
Barber
R. Vandervort
Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlains Liniment
A reader from Homer City New York reports severe rheumatism in arms and shoulders last spring. After using Chamberlains Liniment once the pain eased and after one bottle he was entirely cured. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
N. Y
Advt
Chamberlain
Mary
E.mcmullen
Phelps
Speer community notes and local improvements
Columba school at Speer closed Friday afternoon. Miss Etta Morris visiting Gray family. Speers & Root Elevator installs feed grinder for chicken feed. Charity Hillebrand of Antioch visiting Speer. Bible Day school at Lawn Ridge July 27 to Aug 28 with Fern Summers supervising. Mrs A Timmons and Effie from Wyoming called on Mrs Green and attended a Speer meeting. Rev McLeod of Pueblo visiting Wm Gray family en route to Chicago. Co and NW Railroad unloading machinery for track work near Santa Fe crossing. plans to cut grades lower tracks and raise where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia School
Speer
Etta Morris
Gray
Speers & Root Elevator Co
Charity Hillebrand
Antioch
Im Speer
Effie
Wyoming
R . Green
Rev McLeod
Pueblo
Col
Wm Gray
Chicago
Co. & NW Railroad Co
Powers Caratoga will probate with land across multiple states
The late Patrick Powers Caratoga’s will, filed for probate in Marshall County court, disposes of about 70 000 in estate including 240 acres in Marshall County 320 in Hyde County South Dakota Broadmoor elevator a Bradford lot and substantial personal property. The widow Ellen Powers holds life interests with James Leonard Powers to receive the southwest quarter of section 5 in Saratoga upon her death. If he dies without issue Patrick Francia Powers would inherit and pay 4000 to daughters Mary Eva Powers and Hanora Bernice Powers. Patrick Francis Powers the second son receives the west half of the north west quarter of Saratoga subject to the widow’s life estate and if he dies without issue the land reverts to James Leonard Powers who must pay 2000 to each daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Powers Caratoga
Marshall County
Hyde County
South Dakota
Broadmoor
Bradford
Ellen Powers
James
Leonard Powers
Saratoga
Patrick Francia Powers
Mary
Eva Powers
Hanora Bernice
Patrick Francis Powers
Maury
Court House News Items From Probate and Real Estate Transfers
Probate matters include final reports and discharge orders for estates of Martha J. Phelps Henry Marshall Hanna A Wilson Daniel B Wells Daniel Sullivan Thomas Reilly Michael Batrum and others with hearings appointments and bonds. Real estate transfers list multiple lot trades in Toluca and Lacon with marriage licenses and births noted and a Chamberlains Tablets testimonial for indigestion and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Phelps
Henry Marshall
Freda Marshall
Patrick Powers
Will
Charles Eb.winkel
Hanna A. Wilson
Daniel B. Wells
Daniel Sullivan
Jerry Hogan
Lacon
Fine
Peter Egleton
Duggan
Santa Fe
Toluca
Jonas T Ball
Toluca State Bank
Santa Fe Lst
Get the Habit of Reading Advertising for Savings
The piece urges readers to study local newspaper ads to decide what to buy and where to find it. It argues that careful ad-reading helps save money, supports home merchants, and promotes wise shopping habits with local trust.
There Is No Place for the Lesser in a School or Shop
A fragment discusses merit and virtue across professions, praising energy and perseverance while noting reward for the active thouroughgoing student and worker. It also includes a racehorse record from Union State License No A 7210, a Percheron named aged about five, with lineage and registration details.
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Sparland Department
Machinery and& Tools
Schroeder
Lowe Brothers
T. J. Segraves
Thoe
M C Marshall
Mabelle Marshall
Anna Luft
Helen Luft
Walter Pride
Ella Montonye
Leslie Montonye
William Aitchison
T. VanAntwerp
D. T. Watkins
Chester VanAntwerp
Carl Cumming
Ethel. Watkins
Rena Tanquary
Lottie Duncan
Aid Society
School House Hill
Mee
Lai yavTos
Arucks
SOUTH
MILO
Galesman
Whitefield Corners
Will of
Royal
Court House. News
Circuit Court
First National Bank of Henry
Enos Odell
Thomas Dwyer
First National Bank of Henry] & Corporation
Enos Odelll
Mabel Odell
Hubert L. Pembrook
Florence A. Boers
Emil J Moulin
Pauline Chernich
Wenona
Wm. Anderson
Hopewell
Guy Way
Simon Fredericks
Tony Basso
Mias I. N. Quire
Mr. Henpeck
Percheron Society of America
Putnam
Cadges
Cadex
J. BE. Carlson
Ae Oy
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