Sparland Sparland Notes and Upcoming Varna Celebration
Local notes from Sparland and Henry recount visits, new homes, and community doings. Reports include Calvin Delhi visiting relatives, George Wilson plans to stay, and a doctor considering relocation for education. Varna prepares a May 3 celebration in Broaddus’s grove with bands, speakers, and baseball matches. Veo De Thursday June 1 mentions a large assembly if weather cooperates.
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Sparland
M. Burch
Swift
Atwood
John Y. Mille
Peoria
George Riddle
Calvin Delhi
Rantoul
James Branfield
Robert Waugh
George Wilson
Menry Hoskins
Tesmer
Thumpson
Braidwood
Henry
J. Adkinson
Journal
Ganser
Local Notes and Visiting Arrivals At An Ancient Town
The column highlights Mrs. Birch’s continued illness, Lupher’s flour production at Star mill, and a flurry of visitors including E. Fussifer of Chicago and George Berry visiting Elder W. Berry in Christchurch. Rev Samuel Wilson and family from Tecumseh Kansas stay with E. L. Cook after three years away, Frank Harlen of Chillicothe recovering from a hand injury, Charles Dodd hosting a brother and wife from Ohio, and Richard Lloyd of Alexandria Virginia arriving with the Mrs Lloyd. Leavitt bell ringers plan an M. E. church entertainment this Thursday as local excitement grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Berry
McDonough County
W. Berry
Christchurch
Samuel Wilson
Tecumseh
Kansas
E. L. Cook
Frank Harlen
Chillicothe
Charles Dodd
Ohio
Richard Lloyd
Alexandria
Henry
Lioyd
Leavitt Bell Ringers
M. E
Hennepin Town Notes and Local Happenings
County court session last week featured a spring term. pupils enjoyed a picnic. Congregational church work regresses. templars sociable event Friday night drew a large crowd. Patrick Dore plans a new two story brick store with iron front. Leavitt’s Swiss bell ringers to perform Wednesday at 8. Leech cited for steady business in amiber dealing. William Allen ill and Wm Dilley slowly recovering.
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Hennepin
Sessio Hennepin
Bohoel
Congregational Church
Templars
E. Buckley
E. J. Simpson
Patrick Dore
Lincoln College Commencement Transcripts In Magnolia News
The Lincoln college ceremony in Lincoln was reported with six graduates in the class. A.A. Mills of Magnolia delivered a speech titled Knowledge the beacon of the mind. Rev. Mr. Shepherd preached a notable sermon as part of the observance, noting community values and young gentlemen.
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Magnolia
Leavitt Bell
Harry Eades
Nes
Union
Henry
Lostant
David.Parkin
Whittaker
M Onica
Lincoln College
Lincoln
A.A. Mills
Shephard
River excursion on Mary Boyd carries 400 to Henry
The stern wheel Mary Boyd carried about 400 people on an excursion to Henry last Saturday under the Peoria M. E. church. Rev. I Wasmuth and family attended, with others from Lacon and nearby towns. Captain Merideth commanded, Ed Humphrey clerk, and Hard Cutter pilot. An engineer named Freeman died by accidental fall into the canal near Marseilles.
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Mary Boyd
Henry
M. &. Church of
Peoria
Rev. I. Wasmuth
A. Bower
Howard Young
Lacon
Fayette
St. Louis
Merideth
Humphrey Clerk
Hard Cutter
Freeman
China
Marseilles
Dictator
Orient
Occident
Ottawa
Seneca
Burr Oak
Peru
Shamrock
Jonnie
Wo Roebuck
Chicago
Board of Trade
Deer Park No
Puklo
Propeller
Beaver
Penn
Tom Stevens
May Flower
Reliance
Excelsior
Johnson No
Juliet Prison
Propeller China
Pooria
Atlantic
Canal Boat
Messenger
Propelier China
Jack Robertson
Hennepin
Hiawa
Mary Orely
Johnson No. 3
Gen. Rosecrans
Oak Leaf
Copperas Creek
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Sama
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Henry Atald
Aly
Broaddus’s Grove
Letrens
Afton
Adam Adams
Doran
Fox
Fandberg J Hinging Ira Tlagley E
E Pe Wannee
I Ieee
Harrison Gregory
Main Street
Edwards
Ewil Kaupman
Jarod W. Jones
Jacob Locher
H. H. Frost
Richard Street
Presbyterian Church
Ely
Jasper Brokaw
E AS
Pri» Aite Burt'awave
Magnolia’ Drug Store
Misses H. A
B. Fyffe
Mend
HA. & B. Fyffe
Joseph Schick
Croceries
J. D. McVicker
Fas
Denmare
Will Houde
Rouen
Norman
Karatoga Township
Marshall Co
Young Hero
England
Hold Horn
Hero
Blucher
Farmer’s Delight
John Harrison
Alleghany County
Pennsylvania
Tower Bay
Saratoga Township
Cilesto Ferguson
Whitefield
Tenns &W
Henry Kirk
Reehler & 60
Algo
Como
Leghler & CO
Singer Sewing Machine
C. G. Fulford
Illinois
Essex
C. Hyndshawsduwely Tore
Frank Wilson
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Weis & Son
Edwards & Third Streets
N. B
Hamburg
American
Cunard
Old Country
A. O. Weib
Yvaeseas George Motter, JR
A. D
Mary J. Nash
Marshall
Ilinois
Recorder’s Office
Marshall County
Georges Motter, Jr
Golo
George Motter Jr
Martha W. Motter
Bureau County
Anid
Tupalay
George Mottor, Jr
Martha W. Mottor
Panini
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Calvin N. Stevens
Perrson
William W. Clement
Joseph W. Harris
Lori D. Rich
Florence
Clark
Barnah L. Clark
N. G. Clark
William Littoh
Stephen M. Clark
Gal Buranu
Sobeph W. Harris
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Bayne
Clara E. Clement
Edgal A. Clark
Bophla J
Stepiding
Marianna Gheen
Wilson
Serick Fox
Cher
Hugler
Good Henry
D. D. Martin Henry
James GC. Law’s
Fence Poats
Maora
Stev
John Wart
Relia
Trad
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Mongan Cop
Vis RY
WM. Schneid
Comstock & Avery
V. Becker
Henry, Ill
Wale
Fei Street
Third Street
T Becker
Gho, Schuster
Mergeiant Tailge
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