Sparland residents travel and social notes from Sparland area
Sparland and neighboring communities report visits to Princeton Peoria Lacon Henry and Speer. Notables include malaria illness of Postmaster Van Antwerp. ice cream social at Bethel. Chautauqua plans. Sunday School convention. Marie O Leary ill in Peoria. Dutch measles and rainstorm aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Gebr
Princeton
Hazel
Viva McLaughlin
Peoria
FE A Kline
Oldman
Lotte Duncuth
Wilber Root
Speer
Tampbell
Lacon
Curt Tanquary
Henry
Tanquary
Lewis Elk
Frank van Antwerp
Andrew Shearer
Wyoming
Andrew Aitchison
Shearer
Aitchison
Bethel Society
Halsey
M & Sunday School
McLeish
H W Gehr
WFM 8
Frank Johnson
Gehr
J D. Calhoun
Bethel M. E
D McLeish
Sparland
Lacon M E
Yankee Street
Harry Seibold
Jennie Watking
Quincy
Ladies’ Quartet
FFN Road
la Rose
Wm. O'Leary
Marie
Miss Condon
Will and Reading by Wilson Jar Man at June Commencement
An unusual commencement scene presents a mock Will read by Wilson C. Jarman for the class of 1911. Friends gather as the speaker reveals a secret testament and gifts intended by the late class member, prompting reflections on mortality and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson C. Jarman
Will of the Class of 11 Bequeaths to School and People
A formal last will and testament from the class of 11 declares gifts to Sparland High School and to teachers and fellow students. It names Mrs. Nelson, the junior class of 12, the senior rights, and blessings for parents, with a reflected obituary tone and notes on ceremonies and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Nelson
Nelson
Sparland
Ipringipal
Camp Grove News Busy Weekend And Local Wedding
The carpenters worked on Dewey's elevator while Katie Hickey Nellie visited Peoria. Glen Estes and Mr. McCarty of Peoria called on residents. Mrs. Malone and Mrs Seelye visited Peoria and attended St Marys School events. Speer and Camp Grove won 21 to 10 in a ball game. A wedding took place at 6 30 am Wednesday as Dr George F Blough wed Catherine Colgan with Fr Roach presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dms
Dora Hoadley
Kewanee
Republican and Friends
Ei Heston
Lodge of Redmen
Windmont Park
Elks
Quincy
Mrs Short
South Dakota
Michigan
Dakota
Mrs. Dora
Hoadley
E. South St . Kewanee
Camp Grove
Dewey
Katie Hickey
Nellie
Peoria
Glen Estes
Malone
Seelye
St. Mary’s School
Patrick Brady
Scotland
King
McCarty
Ross
Speer
C.G
George F. Blough
Catherine Colgan
Roach
Alice, Colgan
Funeral services and burial noted in Prairie funeral card
The article records a funeral at a local church on Wednesday at 2, conducted by Rev. and assisted by Reys Love and Martini. The service featured a quartet, remarks on mourning, and a procession to Blue Ridge cemetery for interment. Pallbearers are listed and a card of thanks follows from J. W. Greene and family. It ends with a local advert for Chamberlains remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Webber
Porter
Naomi Calder Webber
Lawn Ridge
Valley Township
Stark County
Ill
la Prairie
J. Webster Greene
Mildred
Ethan Wilmot
Ruth
Ralph
Howard
Hinesdale Sanitarium
D. K. Pearson
Lucy Page Gaston
Denéen
Paul
Earth
Mrs. Wood
Mf. i
Anes
Reys
Martini
Ue Pohneel
Ayo
Ayho
Messrs
J. B. Willard
Robert Turnbull
B. Re
Leigh
John Pringle
R. Daylydon
J. W. Greene
Fanlyee
Probate court actions and real estate transfers listed
Probate matters include petitions to sell real estate in estates of Jesse W Hyans Lucy A E Beckley and Carl May with approvals final settlements and letters testamentary issued. Real estate transfers record multiple warranty and quit claim deeds among spouses guardians and heirs in Saratoga Venona Toluca and Steuben locales. Also notices for final settlements and executor discharges follow petitions and proof of heirship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. E. Beckley
Lucy M.“Hutchins Withr
Carl May
Hennestina Christ
Amelia Guderian
Wm. May
Emma Schulte
Charles May Cécil May
Ernestina May
Minnie Spellman Meyers
Emma Spellman Brawner
John and
Lizzie Spellman
Lacon
August Leichter
Mary A. Mowen
Saratoga
Joseph Bogner
Vincent Shubert
Mary Mowen
Sallie Foster
D. H Gregg
Boird’s
Venona
John Pringle
Andrew Pringle
James B. McQuilkin
la Prairie
Theresa Ghigliere
Pietro
Devlin’s
Toluca
William H. Twist
Union Light & Power Co
Bennington
Mary C. Williams
Eliza J. Watkins
Steuben
Albert W.watkins
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Lebrate
Ireworks
Peterman Bros
Illinois
CORY
Sterling
Milwaukee
Keystone
Dany Maid
McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
ROYAL
Percheron Study Book of America Ag
Tobie
Dam “Weber
L. F. Hartzell
J. K. Dickinson
Stallion Reg
Tome Barminz Whitefield
Sparland Department
Stark
Chisago
John Sparkell
Minnie
Alfa
Katie Herberger
Chamberlain
Segraves
A. Je Tronmonger
Drgeists
Court House News
T. J. ‘Segraves
A. J
Hallroom
Foley
J. Irgamonser
Ntton Bloie
Strietly
Woot
Pridsenring Ae Bour
Tate
Audevilde
Rye
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