Sparland Social Notes Extend Through June 18 1914
The Republican prints Sparland society items from Friday to Monday. Visits include Mrs Electa Frisbey at Timothy Carver's, Miss Ruby Olson with Peru friends, Miss Edna Reed with Mabelle Marshall, and Mrs Will VanDusen with her two children from Peoria. The Baptist ladies plan cake and cream, and many local families are mentioned with graduates and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Frisbey
Timothy Carver
Ruby Olson
Peru
Edna Reed
Mabelle Marshall
Farm Supplies Catalog Entry for Plows and Wagons
Farm supplies listing detailing Case and Moline plows planters and implements. Full line of International wagons manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps dairy cream separators Peoria power washing machine cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps and tanks as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Peoria
Mystic social praised as ice cream social despite rain
Attendees braved cold and darkness for a Mystic social with ice cream and cake for 10 cents. The event drew smaller crowds due to bad weather, while residents Louis Odell and Willard Odell visited Lacon and called on neighbors Marshall and Mrs Marshall amid family visits in town. Improvements on a Main Street corner, including post office, telephone exchange, cement block foundation, new walk, and a torn-down warehouse, uplift the town's appearance. Children’s Day programs at Baptist and Methodist churches featured decorations, recitations, drills, solos, and duets, with offerings supporting mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Newell
Louis Odell
Speer
Willard Odell
Kewanee
Lacon
D. Marshall
Mary A. Marshall
Lewis
Thomas Collins
Henry Republican
T. van Antwerp
Telephone Exchange
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
John Quincy Adams Dies at 79 in Illinois Funeral Held
John Quincy Adams born in Maine January 27 1835 died June 10 1914 aged 79 years 4 months 13 days. Civil War veteran of the 199th Illinois he never married and lived with his nephew Walter Pride for years. Survived by sister Hattie Barry of Kewanee and brothers Asa of Elmira and Daniel of Oregon. Funeral at Bethel church conducted by Rev D McLeish with quartet and pianist. Burial in Bethel cemetery mortician F H Gehr. Relatives from Kewanee Elmira and Flanigan attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Adams
Maine
Asa Adams
Elmira
Daniel Adams
Oregon
Bethel Church
D. McLeish
Paslms
Jennie
Ethel Watkins
Wat Duncan
F. H. Gehr
Rena
Bethel Cemetery
Kewanee
Flanigan
Petition to recognize Cook as north pole discoverer signed in Michigan
A petition with thousands of Michigan citizens asks Congress to acknowledge Dr. Frederick A. Cook as the north pole discoverer. Senator Poindexter has introduced a resolution to have Congress investigate Cook. Advocates say he was not fairly treated and faces national ridicule for Peary’s claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Congress
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Senate
Poindexter
Dr. Cook
Cook
Admiral Peary
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism With Liniment
Get rid of rheumatism now by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. W. A. Lockhard of Homer City New York shares that after suffering last spring with terrible pains in arms and shoulders a single bottle relieved him and he was entirely cured. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lockhard
Homer City
N. Y
Advt
Saratoga Church Notes and Upcoming Union Service
The Saratoga M. E. Church notes invite Home Department members to a June 28 visit and urge study, pins for Sunday school classes, and attendance next Sunday at 2 PM for Sunday school 3 PM worship and 8 PM Epworth League. Rev Frank M Wilson and his father will address on June 21. Children from La Prairie U P church held Day exercises. Union Sunday School convention is set for June 23 at La Prairie M E church, uniting Saratoga and La Prairie schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. HK
Home Department
Epworth League
Frank M. Wilson
Delhi
India
la Prairie
Local Family Visits from Ontario and Michigan
A lengthy social notes column details visits by Adam Dryden of Ontario and his daughter Mrs Leopard of Jackson Michigan to La Prairie relatives the Pringles Burnetts Scotts and Davidsons. It also lists Sabbath visitors in Steuben and social calls among Lacon Peoria and Varna residents. A June 28 Sunday School convention is announced for La Prairie Township with a Presbyterian pageant on June 30 and a picnic mishap at Senachwine creek injuring several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Dryden
Ontario
Canada
Leopard
Jackson
Mich
Robert Dryden
Peoria
la Prairie
Pringles
Burnetts
Scotts
Davidsons
John K. Burnett
Wm. Madison
Roland Blackwell
Steuben
Lena Scoon
Schmitz
Varna
C. R. Leigh
Chicago
John Davidson
W. J. Scott
Lacon
Daisy Wilson
Son Everett
Antha Wichstaedt
Margaret Webber
Abingdon
Dorothy
J. M. DeVault
Ella Watt
la Prairie Township
M. E. Church
United Presbyterian Church
Senachwine Creek
Scoon Woods
Emma Mae Guede
Agnes Blackwell
Anna Mae Calder
Dr King's New Discovery Adverts Cough Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims weight loss and appetite decline without treatment and features a Muscatine Alabama testimonial praising its life saving effect for a wife. Available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Lacon Briefs: Ill and Upcoming Local Events
Mrs B McClary is critically ill with death hourly expected as Allan McClary and family arrive from Chicago. Mrs Doe Moore in poor health with dropsy. Chautauqua starts Wednesday for six days. Fourth of July preparations underway. Democrat office moves to new building beside post office. New factory employs over a dozen workers. Miss Lyle Buck returns to Hexter's store after foot ailment. George Hacker and Wayne Howard travel to Chicago for two weeks. Minor Owens visiting father D D Owens from South America. William Kamp’s garage near completion. Mrs Will Winters returns from Chicago visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. McClary
Allan
Chicago
Doe Moore
Lacon
Lacan
Democrat
Lyle Buck
Hexter’s
George Hacker
Wayne Howard
Windy City
Lawrence McMahon
Minor Owens
South America
D. D. Owens
Minor
William Kamp
Will Winters
George Yanschowski
Children Day Exercises At Bethel Church
Steuben report notes Bethel church held Sunday morning services with a large crowd and a beautiful program highlighting the National Flag. The M E Ladies Aid will serve a church supper on Wednesday June 24, inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder
Ad touts a tonic to revive energy and health, claiming it cleanses the system and boosts strength. It features a testimonial from Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine who says it cured her after doctors failed. Available in 50 cents and one dollar bottles, endorsed by local physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan Haynesville
A. A. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Surgical Operations at Home Embrace Modern Medicine
A Gibson Courier report argues home surgery grows as hospital care feel alienating. City doctors use portable operating setups, nurses on call, and home visits by specialists when feasible, keeping patient comfort and personal doctors close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Courier
Local church to lay cornerstone for $40000 parochial school
Bishop E M Dunne will visit La Salle Sunday to lay the cornerstone of the new $40 000 parochial school for St Patrick's parish. Northern Illinois College of Law in Dixon ends after 25 years with commencement. Creditors of La Rose bank receive 50 percent dividend. $43000 from asset sales distributed to depositors. Sherman renomination petitions launched. Keys leads downstate drive. Clam shell dredge at Joliet fails to meet expectations. another test planned. New canal boats to Chicago and St Louis arrive in La Salle for engine installation. Mendota horse races set for July 7-10. Illinois Valley circuit begins with Mendota, Aurora, Ottawa, Streator, Peoria. La Salle out. Swearington notes large horse entries nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Dunne
Peoria
la Salle
St. Patrick’s
Northern Illinois College of Law
Dixon
la Rose Private Bank
Lawrence Y. Sherman
George B. Keys
Sherman Downstate
Joliet
New Transportation Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Mendota
Illinois Valley
Aurora
Ottawa
Streator
A. A. Swearington
The
Mendota Association
Libertyville
Amboy
Court House News highlights local probate and real estate actions
Circuit Court records list Hodge Bros. banking action against John R. Wabel. probate matters for Hubbard Shaw Casey Johnson and Stratton minors. guardianship for R B Litchfield with $10 000 bond. final affairs for Susan Johnson. estate inheritances and costs. numerous land transfers across Lacon Wenona Sparland Toluca La Prairie and Bennington. marriage license John J Janowetz Stella Dorff. birth announced for Henry New’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herom L. Hubbard
George H. Shaw
Ward
Alfred J
Marion J. Stratton
R. B. Litchfield
Alfred Stratton
Ehstate
Charles W. Casey
Wilber Casey
Invent
Susan Johnson
Lacon Cemetery Association
Emma Boers
John Stadel
Conrad Appel
Ephraim Mhoyt
Henry
Mark B. Palmer
Bell Plain
Marvin Hughitt
Sarah M. Pfoff
Broadmoor
Primo Turini
Massino
Passini
Santa Fe
Toluca
John
Thomas Cartney
Langford R. Green
la Prairie
William Scoon
Orrin Ross
Bennington
John J. Janowetz
Peoria
Stella M. Dorff
Epworth League Ice Cream Social at Mary Hanchett Home
South Milo reports an Epworth League ice cream social at Mrs. Mary Hanchett's home on Thursday evening, June 18 with all invited. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Royal Hogate of Peoria is welcomed as grandson to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harris. Children’s exercises at M E church are planned for Sunday June 21 during the usual service. George Shorts shipped hogs to Chicago Monday. Mrs. Jesse Sherman visits Mrs. Gertrude Bentley. Mr. and Mrs. Amree Longman and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bentley vacationed at the lake Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will VanDusen
Peoria
Walter Pride
Anna Luft
Alice
Annie Monier
Mary Riddell
Robert
Monmouth
C. C. McLaughlin
Harlville
John Marland
Johnson City
Anna McFarland
Sparland
M. C. Marshall
Mabelle
Milford
Mary Marshall
Robert Rickey’s
C. D. Marshall
Freda Marshall
A. Kline
R. L. Waughop
Myron Lester
Viva
Lacon
George Simpson
Harvey Russell
Aittle
Frank Poignant
Near la Rose
Frank Emerson
Sparr
Mamie Campbell
Methodist Church
Joseph Cook
Studebaker
Cook
James Wilson
Jay Barnes
Chauncey
South Whitefield
N. W. Tanner
Samuel Hill
Delavan
Epworth League
Boyd's Grove
Mary Hanchett
Royal Hogate
Thomas Harris
Jesse Barker
Carl Barker
M. E
George Shorts
Chicago
Jesse Sherman
Gertrude Bentley
Amree Longman
Walter Bentley
Lake
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promised Relief
Sufferers of eczema and similar skin eruptions are urged to try Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The first application begins healing as cooling medicines soothe red rough and itchy skin. A Rock Island reader reports nine years free from the ailment after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Oc.a. Winfeldt
Rock Island
Ill
Dr. Hobson
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Tronmonger
Advt
Local residents visit and socialize around Henry area
Mrs. Mary Mortell of Henry visits at Will Shorts home while Mrs. Bell Mortell spends time with Mrs. Annie Yarger. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Righthouse host and Clark’s family visit Joseph Schwab’s. Will Yarger and children dine with Elmer Mortell. Miss Ollie Orandt returns home briefly and Miss Bernice Snyder visits Bonsheur family after church. Salt barges and motor boats use the tadpole ditch linking Lake Michigan to the Illinois river, with canal commissioners citing a $346,335 cash profit since 1848 and property valued at $4 0005000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Mary Mortell
Henry
Will Shorts
Bell Mortell
Annie Yarger
Clark Righthouse
Joseph Schwab
Will Yarger
Elmer Mortell
Ollie Orandt
Bernice Snyder
Bonsheur
Ethel
Archie Bonshuer
Harry Mortel
Lake Michigan
Illinois River
Canal Commissioners
Illinois
Joliet’s Waterway Idea Sparked Illinois Growth History
The canal commissioners say Louis Joliet first suggested a waterway linking Lake Michigan to the Illinois River. They note that Illinois statehood aided by canal agitation brought 14 northern counties into the state, preventing their transfer to Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Illinois River
Louis Joliet
Canal Commissioners
Illinois
Wisconsin
Chamberlains Tablets Restore Appetite Warned For Digestion
Mr J H Seitz of Detroit Michigan reports Chamberlains Tablets improved his impaired appetite, eased a bloated feeling, and produced a pleasant bowel movement. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Mystery Man Stares Down Din ner Pair
A dinner companion points out a stranger, labeled as Prof Jenkins, described as a famous expert on insanity, in a scene of idle youth and curious gazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Jenkins
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Sparland Department
Lizzie Simpson
Moline
Mills Walker
Verna May Walker
Wm. James
Whitefield
Rebecca Sparr
Mamie
Pueblo
Col
Hanford Sparr
Emily Bonham Haver
Mr. McLaughlin
Lowe Brothers
Henry, Ill
Vicinity News
Court House News
George O. Hodge
John W
H. Hodge
Hodge Bros
We-Benes
John R. Wabel
Henry New
SOUTH
MILO
Republican
Chamberlain
Public Service Co
Ilinois
Putnam
Percheron Society of America
Putnam III
Cadox
C. P. Smith
J. K. Dickinson
Sec’y Stallion Reg. Board
John Bly
Nick Smith
Albert Taylor
Abram Spencer
G. J. Staab
Alva Vandusen
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