Sparland Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Sunday visits with parents Miss Marie O Leary while Miss Rosa Baugh stayed at home. Mrs. Anna Luft and Helen in Speer, Dr. E H Royce and Andrew Aitchison toured Moline auto shops, and many Sparland residents attended lodge memorials and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie O'Leary
Rosa Baugh
M. C. Marshall
Peoria
Anna Luft
Helen
Speer
Wilbur Root
Flora Osborne
Brother Scott
Elmer Olson
Henry Olson
St. Paul
Harry Maxwell
Lincoln
Neb
John Rauch
B. E. Royce
Andrew Aitchison
Moline
Velie
William Frisbey
Lacon
George Christana
Farm supplies and equipment catalog listing
Machinery tools case and Moline plows planters and implements. Full line of international wagons manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps Dairy Maid cream separators Peoria power washing machine Cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps and tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Peoria
Indian club swinging wins prize at school event
The highlight was Indian club swinging with Miss Vineta Sparr earning a set of clubs. The school year was praised as pleasant and successful. The board rewarded Mr. Genzer with another year, and he accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineta Sparr
Genzer
Children’s Day Observed at Bethel Church With Diplomas
Mrs. McLeish returned from Chicago and Watseka visiting family. Bethel Sunday school held Children's Day with diplomas awarded for scripture memory and charity gifts from Dr. Dwinell. Recitals music and readings impressed a full audience. program committee praised. An offering supported the children’s education fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Scheeler Monier
Harold William Monier
Bethel Church
Children’s Fund
Miss Myrtle Russell Weds Harry Mathias in Steuben Home
On June 4, Miss Myrtle Russell and Harry Mathias were married at the bride's parents home in Steuben township. Rev. A. C. Hodgson officiated the ring ceremony before about 60 relatives and friends. The couple will reside in La Prairie and open their home after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twain
Clifford Rickey
Josephine
Mathias
Steuben
Whitefield Center Social and Visiting Notes
Mrs. Joseph Bogner suffers rheumatism and hopes for relief. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum of Henry visited Jemel Ketchum on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McAleer visited country relatives with Mrs. Lou Bell Collins and baby James. Miss Violet Wabel leaves for New York Thursday with her grandmother. Miss Mallory of Henry joined Thomas Wabel’s family for church. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Charles Aukland. officers were elected and plans set. The group meets first Wednesday monthly. next gathering July 2 at Mrs. George Lutes’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
Joseph Bogner
Ketchum
Henry
Jemel Ketchum
McAleer
Lou Bell Collins
Baby James
Charles Aukland
Collins
Violet Wabel
New York
Miss Mallory
Thomas Wabel
Aid
Yarger
George Lutes
Ice cream social and church notes in local items
June 18 ice cream social at Charles Bourdette's home with cakes and warm weather forecast. Rev Gebhart gave a Sunday church discourse. Mrs Bourdette remains ill. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hunt visited Charles Hunt. Blackburn and Hunt received a carload of goats. Gus Hall returned from Indiana after his father's death. Concerns about a dangerous road embankment and recent accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bourdette
Gebhart
Lawrence Hunt
Charles Hunt
Farling
Omer Cox
Peoria
Blackburn
Hunt
Gus Hall
Indiana
Conrad Bogner
Hunt's Hill
Fred
Corng
Johnson Lutes
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Every family should keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot months. It is worth many times its cost and is almost certain to be needed before summer ends. For sale by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Tronmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Tronmonger
Andy
Cottage Children Day Exercises at Church Next Sunday
Community notes itemize visits from Wm. Fountain and family to George Hall near Whitefield. Social Gatherings at Mrs. Chesney near Putnam and Harry Halladay’s. Commencement in Sheffield attended by Mrs. Donovan and Miss Longman. Hailstorm damaged gardens and fences. Otto West losses noted. various visits to Byron Allen and Maxine Chesney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fountain
George Hall
Whitefield
Samuel Chesney
Putnam
Harry Halladay
Lee Brokaw
Wm. Brokaw
Bert Piper
Edgar Snyder
Daniel Donovan
Ethel Longman
Sheffield
Clarence Hay
Nellie
Trotter
Byron Allen
Margaret Lidgard
Maxine Chesney
Local Notes and Family News from South Milo
South Milo items report births visits and gatherings including a June 5 birth in Fosdick family to Mr and Mrs Lucian Fosdick. Visitors include Mrs Julia Hogate Mrs Chauncey Reid and families. Community events include Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Ella Shorts and health updates on Mrs Sukom Lucy Pettegrew. Turkish rule in Europe ends near May 30 1918 with a remaining 5000 square mile waterway frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Fosdick
Julia Hogate
Peoria
T. Harris
Chauncey Reid
South Dakota
George Reid
John McClane
Carl Barker
Jesse Barker
George Barker
M. B
William Bentley
Amree Longman
Roy Hills
Ella Shorts
So Kum
Lucy Pettegrew
Charlie Reid
Henry
Europe
Asia
Lacon Union schools rehire staff as court cases unfold
LaCon Union schools board rehires teachers across grades with Jessie Ramsey Virginia Ramsey Lulu Felger Mabel McEntee Esther Klotzsche Margaret Guede John Calhoun Nora Borchers and Prof McComas. Circuit court sits in city with Guidotti v Illinois Valley Coal verdicts and damages in Breach of Promise suit awarded. Commencement exercises held with 12 graduates led by valedictorian Wilma McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LACON
Lacon Union Schools
Jessie Ramsey
Virginia Ramsey
Lulu Felger
Mabel McEntee
Lucy Hutchins
Esther Klotzsche
Margaret Guede
Guidotti
Ray vs.DeWalt
Augusta Danhof
Charles Reinbeck
Albert Heywood
Capponi Bros
Toluca
Venona
Mae McGrath
Matthew McGrath
Wenona
Lacon Union
Wilma McNutt
Helen Strawn
Merrill Buck
Esther Strawn
Maude Aschold
Gavena Fischer
Mary Long
Maggie McEntee
Florence Ong
Charlotte Danhof
Messrs
Blake Grieves
Mark Belsly
Hart Taylor
Chillicothe
Anske
Deer Creek
Clara Fort
Anna Bellows
New York City
Europe
Mathias-Garrett wedding ties in Steuben and area
Edith Johnson visits in Steuben. Mrs. Garrett and Merrel shop in Lacon. Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Russell's, then Mrs. August Ohlman. David Mathias and Miss Garrett wed at bride's home with Rev Hodgson presiding. A 60 guest reception follows. Newlyweds head to La Prairie July 1. Also notes church, visitors, and local social mentions.
Local Notes and Visits Across Chillicothe and Area
Pearl Brown of Chillicothe visits brothers Charles and Jesse Brown. Ralph Greene Andrew Turnbull and Harry Leigh attend Omaga graduation. Mrs DeVault and Mrs Wescott of Lacon spend a day with Mr and Mrs J K Burnett. Grace Powell leaves for Normal summer school. J M Calder auto trip to Peoria. Margaret Webber and Lois Leigh visit Abingdon. Edna Calder home from Abingdon for weekend. Ed Monier family of Milo visit Calder family. Legislative notes hint at adjournment delays and push for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Pratrik
Pearl Brown
Chillicothe
Charles
Jesse Brown
Ralph Greene
Andrew Turnbull
Harry Leigh
Omaga
DeVault
Wescott
Lacon
J. K. Burnett
Grace Powell
J. M. Calder
Peoria
Margaret Webber
Lois Leigh
Abingdon
Edna Calder
Ed Monier
Milo
Alvin Calder
Decoration Day at Lawn Ridge Highlights Local Visitors
Roscoe Jordan and family dined with the Dood clan after leaving Peoria. Mrs. McLaughlin from near Chillicothe visited with her daughter Mrs. Charles Donath. George Smith of Springfield and his mother, Mrs. J. B. Smith, attended Decoration Day events and honored departed relatives. May pupils Myrle Chapin Frank Johnson Leland Donath George Johnson Thelma Jones Allan Morrison Sadie Predmore Mary Donath Margaret Jones Theresa Hosler taught. Mrs. John Estell came from Rock Rapids Iowa to help care for her mother Mrs. George Jones, who is improving. Miss Hosler closed school with a picnic in Sweetman woods. Decoration Day featured services at Blue Ridge and Lawn Ridge with Rev. J. Merle Stevens and Rev. E. S. Busby addressing the crowd before a cemetery tribute by the band and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrle Chapin
Frank Johnson
Leland Donath
George Johnson
Thelma Jones
Allan Morrison
Sadie Predmore
Mary Donath
Margaret Jones
Blue Ridge
J. Merle Stvens
Rock Island Road
President Grove
Messrs. Martin, Weidman, Stevenson and Hall
J. Merle Stevens
E. S. Busby
la Prairie
Probate Court notices and inventories from estate proceedings
In probate filings, notices of adjustment term were posted and published for the estates of Caroline Ophelia Harr James Walsh Alfred Judd Eliza S Wise and Patrick Cartney. An inventory and appraisement bill was approved. Leave granted to withdraw note of Patrick C Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ophelia Harr
James Walsh
Alfred Judd
Eliza S. Wise
Patrick Cartney
Patrick C. Cain
Real Estate Transfers and Notices in Sparland Area
Estate matters for Mary C Ames and John C Ford show final report approvals and publication. Real estate transfers include John G Palm heirs to Ralph D McCulloch and Mary C G Riddell to Robert Buck in Sparland Cot ton’s 2d add. Toluca Coal Co to D M Stratton also listed. Marriage licenses issued for Stanie F Listiecki and Frances Ambrose in Weona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Ames
John C. Ford
John G. Palm
Ralph D McCulloch
Varna
Mary CG. Riddell
Robert
Buck
Sparland
Toluca Coal Company
Stratton
Cotton’s 2d
Stanie F. Listiecki
Frances Ambrose
Wenona
Illinois Stallion License Notice for 1913 Season
Billie Thomas Hill is a dark brown stallion of 1634 hands, with a breeding record of several offspring and races listed. The stallion, sired by Wm M Hill, is examined by Dr H A Gebhard and licensed for public service in Illinois. License expires March 29 1914. terms 12 dollars to insure a living colt. location Whitefield and county details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Hill
Possum Pie
Judge Hurt
Lena Hill
George Campbell
Illinois
J. K. Dickinson
Sec’y Ill
Stallion Reg. Board
GEO. Vail
Whitefield
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Sparland Department
Lizzie Simpson
Lily Pointner
Miller, Ind
Lottie Duncan
Mesdames Emler, Timmons
Flora Frank
Little Sons
Rev. McLeish
George Christman, Jr
Frank Pointner
Miss Simpson
Sparland Lodge I. O. O. F. No
Calhoun
Mabelle
Olfie Gehr
Lucy Calder
L. L. C. Club of
IF. A. Ganzer
Hans Otto
Della Taylor
Elsie Gehr
Beulah Kear
Rock Island
Arkansas
E. H. Royce
Grant
Lewis
Joliet
Baptist Church
Fern Frank
Velma Campbell
Baptist Publication Society
Shady School
McLaughlin
Ironmonger
Henry, III
Otto West
SOUTH
Edith Johnson
Samuel Johnson
Garrett
Merrel
Ladies’ Aid Society
William Russell
August Ohlman
Myrtle Russell
John Russell
Steuben Township
Harry Mathias
la Prairie Township
David Mathias
Mabel Taney
A. ©. Hodgson
Royal Baking Powder
Court House News
Billie Thomas Hill
State of Illinois
Thompson
Pease
ZNO
Bradford, Ill
D. J. Owens
A. B. Foster
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