Sparland Notes of Memorials and Local Visits
Sparland reports a memorial service addressed by Rev. D McLeish for the Mystics, visits by Mrs. Anna Luft and Helen to Lacon, Izabelle McCartney visiting abroad, and various local families at services, plus Children’s Day at the M E church and social events by the M and M club. Joseph S Hensley dies at 56. funeral held at the MBE church with I O O F attendance and solemn verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McLeish
Anna Luft
Helen
Muining
Izabelle McCartney
Amine Tanner
Edelstein
Hicks
Frank Stock
Bradford
Viola Hensley
E. A. Kline
Lawn Ridge
McLaughlin
Milton St. Holler
Peoria
Monady
Lila Vanostrom
Canada
Joseph Carver
Varna
M. & M. Club
F. H. Gehr
Mabelle
Hisse Gehr
L. N. Osborne
John Beckenhoff
Baptist Church
Joseph Fiensley
Lacon
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
Viola Hensley and Leland Hensley express gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy after their bereavement. They thank the I O O F members the singers and Rev Mc Leish for comforting words and support during their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeish
Viola Hensley
Leland Hensley
Bethel Church Children’s Day Exercises Impress Local Audience
Children’s Day exercises were observed at Bethel church last Sunday forenoon by the Sunday school. The program included recitations duets quartets solos and chorus songs with a notable flag drill. A large audience watched and Bethel praises its talented young people. Preparations are underway for a similar celebration at the M E church in Sparland next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Bethel
M. E
Sparland
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Advertising copy touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as thoroughly reliable and essential for every family especially in summer. It claims swift relief without delay and urges readers to obtain it from any retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Advt
Children’s Day at Baptist church lights up Steuben
Last Thursday a church clean up day preceded Children’s Day Sunday at the Baptist church in Steuben. A large turnout of 15 ladies for interior work and several men for outdoor chores prepared the grounds, orchards near Mr Macon’s cherry trees bore an abundant harvest, and a school program showcased many youth recitations and songs under Louis Justice and Aman Ohlman. The event featured performances by Emma Belle Justice, Mildred Russell, Alta Parsons, Robert Hawks, Josephine Russell, Frank Parsons, Gladys Bagwell, Florence Wiley, Jennie Russell, Lida Koch, Letha Johnson, Lillie Russell, and others, with the Bagwell orchestra providing music and the day judged a notable success by instructors Mrs Sheeler, Miss Carrie Ohlman, and Mrs Thibbet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Louis Justice
Aman Ohlman
Emma Belle Justice
Mildred Russell
Alta Parsons
Robert Hawks
Josephine Russell
Frank Parsons
Gladys Bagwell
Florence Wiley
Jennie Russell
Tommy
Lida Koch
Jesus
Lida
Letha Johnson
Lillie Russell
Emaline Pankhurst
Bagwell Orchestra
Sheeler
Carrie Ohlman
Thibbet
Broadmoor visitors and local visits noted
Broadmoor, B G Rees visited Kewanee Saturday. Mrs Matt Foley of Bradford visited her parents recently. Ada Poff visited her sister Nat Putnam. Wilbur Ervin and family of Putnam visited John Poff. Fern Eldridge of Lacon visited Olive Rees. A W Shriver and wife visited Putnam friends. Ruth McKean of Normal visited home folks. Mrs J A Cunningham of Whitefield visited her daughter Mrs Charles McDonald last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Charles McDonald
La Prairie social notes and church events
Robert Birkin of Evanston visits Wesley Busby. The M E church Missionary society hosts a lawn fete at Charles Collins home on Thursday evening June 24. Miss Beulah Busby returns from Champaign. Samuel Bell of Kansas visits La Prairie relatives. Miss Margaret Webber returns from Abingdon for summer vacation. Monmouth Presbyterial convention at U P church June 17–18. Miss Hill of India to speak Thursday evening. Cora Scott Harry Scott R J Martin and H S Edminster buy piano for U P church. L L C picnic at Edminster’s grave June 23. Jeannette Scoon and Dorothy Scott to stay at Ollie Scoon’s in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
India
Cora Scott
Harry Scott
R. J. Martin
H. S. Edminster
Peoria
U. P
Edminster
Jeannette Scoon
Dorothy Scott
Ollie Scoon
Lacon
Lawn Ridge Community Notes Mixed With Local Goings On
James L Root of Des Moines visits relatives here this week while residents notice a taller dust cloud and a driver kissing telephone poles. The Perkins family enjoyed Glen Oak Park field day despite morning rain. Irene Sims receives a new plane from Miss Neva Place. Ada McGronigal is ill, Ruth Foster helps at home, and the Odells visit from Ke-Wanee with Mrs. Garrett of Peoria. EF Cornell seeks medical relief in Peoria, George Sims runs the store in his absence, and Roy Wilcox sells a Case threshing machine to Ross Williams for the harvest. Fred Rapp reports gas strikes causing explosions at wells, and Rev A B Curtis plans a Nashville trip then a southern auto tour with Morris. William and Roy Wilcox travel to Glen Oak Park for a family outing, highlighting the growing value of autos for rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Place
West Hallock
Ida McGronigal
Ruth Foster
Willard Odell
Ke- Wanee
Thomas Collins
Garrett
Peoria
Rock Island
EF. H. Cornell
George Sims
Roy Wilcox
Ross Williams
Fred Rapp
A. B. Curtis
Nashville
Tenn
Morris
Mammoth Cave
Natural Bridge
William and
Henry Lukehart
Glen Oak Park
Whitefield notes brace old hometown life
Miss Olive Tomlinson of Henry spent days at the Ed Tomlinson home. Wilder Brown and family visited Henry relatives. W B Deck canvassed in the area. W Holler and family visited Charles Anderson in Saratoga. A boat show drew locals to Lacon. John Herricks visited from Bureau County. Miss Lane returned to Lacon after stay with George Waughop. A new baby daughter arrives at the Miles home, eight girls and two boys. Michael Weis from Woodford County visited his old home. Anna Ely may wed a stranger this week. neighbors wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Whitefield
Olive Tomlinson
Henry
Ed Tomlinson
Wilder Brown
W. B. Deck
Rawleigh
W. Holler
Charles Anderson
Saratoga
Lacon
John Herricks
Bureau County
South Whitefield
Miss Lane
George Waughop
Baby Waughop
Lane
Peoria
Miles
Michael Weis
Woodford County
Greenbush baby whistles like a boy years older
Mr and Mrs Nelson Curry of Greenbush Warren county report a nine month old baby who can whistle on request and while playing whistles like an eight or nine year old. The infant cannot walk or stand unaided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Curry
Greenbush
Warren County
South Milo Personal Notes and Local Movements
South Milo reports cattle shipment by C Reid and A Longman on Tuesday. Mrs. William Henkins ill with acute indigestion for two weeks. Mrs. Swearingen and daughters visited Mrs. Ruby McClane. James and John McClane visited Peoria Saturday. Miss Irma Newton with Elsie Longman last week. Hiram Allen family of Tis Kilwa. Mr. and Mrs. John McClane at Melvin Griswold’s in Princeton for his birthday. M B Sunday school to hold Children’s exercises Sunday morning June 20. Mrs. Oliver Wright and Mrs. Amos Kellom in Princeton recently. Estelle Zimmerman helping Mrs. Frank Zieglar with housework. Mrs. William Clement and son in Hanry Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
C. Reid
Amree Longman
William Henkins
Swearingen
Ruby McClane
James
John McClane
Peoria
Irma Newton
Elsie Longman
Hiram Allen
Tiskilwa
Melvin Griswold
Princeton
M. B
Oliver Wright
Amos Kellom
Estelle Zimmerman
Frank Zieglar
William Clement and Son
Hanry
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Relief Ad
Cough relief promise using care to avoid draughts exposure and sudden changes. First dose soothes irritation and stops cough in short time. Dr King’s New Discovery used for 45 years and guaranteed to cure, money back if it fails. Get a bottle from your Druggist, costs little and helps a lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Leaguers Social and Busy Sunday at Saratoga M E Church
On June 9 the Leaguers hosted a social at Mr and Mrs Herbert Doyle's with Grace Williams of Watseka as guest reader and impersonator. June 13 saw large Sunday school attendance, 15 voice Young People's choir, and reminders for next Sunday's services including 2 pm Sunday school 3 pm worship and 8 pm Epworth League. James Sloane leads the Young People's class with Mrs Doyle as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. E. Church
Leaguers
Herbert Doyle
Grace Williams
Watseka
Doyle
Epworth League
James Sloane
la Prairie U. P
Our League
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertising blurb claims constipation causes most illnesses by accumulating waste in the bowels. It says taking one or two Dr King’s New Life Pills tonight will produce a full bowel movement by morning and invites readers to buy a bottle for 25 cents from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Onion Patch Near Peoria Hopes 15000 Bushels Harvest
A 30 acre onion patch just across the river from Peoria and between the river and the hump yards of the P and P U is expected to yield 15000 bushels. Promoters plan to hire about 40 workers during the weeding season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Witty Exchange About Home Craftwork
A brief exchange reveals a husband asking if his wife does fancy work while he is late. She replies that she fancies all sorts of things when he gets home late, hinting at domestic quick wit and light humor.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Carrier Boat Builder
Dean's Kidney Pills praised by Henry Carrier, a boat builder from River Street, Henry, for backache relief and kidney support. In 1907 he described weak kidneys causing dull loins and abnormal secretions, noting Doan's helped him. In 1915 he affirmed lasting faith and relief during kidney issues from colds, priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
L. Carrier
River St
Henry
Doan
Carrier
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Court House News probate and estate actions in Illinois
Probate Court handles letters of administration for Margaret A. Wilson and others. Hearings cover estates of Taggart Smith Bullman Stratton Craig Jones Garrett Gustafson Zilm and Miller matters. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses listed. A humorous note about Uncle Si Wyman ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Wilson
Samuel T. Wilson
James H. Taggart
James Smith
Mortimer C. Bullman
Harrison
Charles A. Green
Charles F. Green
Clara B. Green
Lydia Manok
Calvin Stowell
Charles R. Jones
A. J. O'Connor
Augustus Garrett
Jonas M. Gustafson
George EB. Miller
Fred Zilm
Fred W. Potter
Chi-Namel Graining Finish Promises Easy Home Use
The Chi-Namel grain finishing material can be applied by beginners and hides color and blemishes in old flooring. It mimics new wood with color, grain, and wearing qualities, even on rough or wide boards. It can extend to cement floors. also advises converting old carpet to rugs for a modern Chi-Namel look at seven tenths per square foot.
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Sparland Department
Joseph S. Hensley
Joseph Samuel Hensley
Muskinggum County
Ohio
Illinois
Nebraska
Harriet Hartman
Viola Johnson
Henry Luft
Joseph Garver
John Hensley
Hensley
Order of
M. BE
Palloearacs
Odd V
Myrona Newall Leroy Newall
Robert Murdock
Jesse White
Robert Ingram
George Christman
F. J. Gehr
Moxtician
A. J. Ironmonger
Public Service Company
Northern
Court House News
Howard G. Stoner
Fred A. Ford
Lacon State Bank
Herman Zilm
Toluca Coal Col
Tullio Grotti
Santa Fe
Toluca
Toluca Coal Co
Alfonzo Dipom Deo
Joseph and
Mary J. Bell
Maud K. Bell
Feo
Valeri Assunta Margarita
James Cg, Gardner
Leah Wells
Si Wyman
Han
Hutchinson
T. J.segraves
Ill
Iad
Farm Loan Investments
Thompson
Thompson Farm Loans
Tllinois
Base
Connection
G. N. Portman
N. Adams Street
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