Local Notes From Sparland and Nearby Communities
Sunday visits and gatherings appear across Sparland area notes with residents like Charles Gapon Harold Smith Mrs William Smith Sr Jesse Reinbeck and others visiting family in Chillicothe and Springfield. The piece notes religious services talks school superintendents meeting Washburn chosen for a contest site and town debates on saloon licensing amid concerns about youth drinking and public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gapon
Ottawa
Harold Smith
William Smith
Jesse Reinbeck
C.B
Perry
Washburn
Sparlumt
Chas. Knapp
Lacon
G. W. Coutts
H. J. Bossler
Wenona
J. Carl Stine
Henry
J. R. Bouton
Sparland
Wison
Stevens
Himer
Olson
Washington Day Oration Shines At Town Hall Lecture
The Washington birthday oration by Rev H W Burger drew a crowded audience with a stirring life of Washington, urging readers to study his farewell address. Bellharz performers Jane Hudson Beilharg and Noah Bellharz showcased their talents, earning praise for elocution and stage craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hi
Elmer Olson
Fred Hill
Tesmer
Sparland
Lacon Home Journal
Washington
H. W Burger
Henry
LW Burger
Sale
Rev .Burger
Town Hall
Bellharz
Jane Hudson Beilharg
Chicago
Professor Root
Véicé
Belilharz
Noah Bellhar
King’s School of Elocution and Dramatic Arts
Pittsburg
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Town
Miss May Gillett remains able to stay alone again. Ladies' Aid met Mrs Dunlap. Mrs Ray hosted Mr Elgin of Peoria. Otto Frank works at the lumber yard. miners report new smokestacks. Town board met. potential dry town concerns loom. Gypsies passed through. new saloon ready for business. dancing and temperance topics planned for next Sundays. Joe Robinson’s family moved to Iowa. Bertha Christman visited home. weather notes and various visits fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Gillett
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dunlap
Bessie Ray
Elgin
Peoria
Nettie Porch
Wyoming
Oscar McLaughlin
Harvey
Chillicothe
Mabel Geh
Henry
Miss
Bertha-Christman
Lizzie Simpson
Orrin Frisbey
Joe Robinson
Iowa
Bert McLaughlin
Tanner
Sparlondia
Busy frontier town notes and community life update
The column records local activity and incidents including Barria employing men to cut and load props for shipments to East Peoria and Edwards Station, weather hints for potato planting, slow recovery of Ruby Olson, and new housing moves. It mentions Mystic Workers meetings, temperance efforts, Helping Hand Society events, multiple town gatherings, a sermon by Frank Russell, and upcoming visits. A town resident seeks $25 for a sprained ankle, a railroad marble game accident injures Earl Schafer requiring stitches, and general remarks on winter travel and local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barria
East Peoria
Edward's
Pointe
Ruby Olson
Walter White
Mr. O'Leary
Bert
Helping Hand Society
Barr
Chessman
Frank Russell
Wetzel
DelValle
Earl Schafer
Visitor departs for Boulder after extended family visit
After an extended stay with relatives in this vicinity, they left for their home in Boulder Colorado, at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Col
Local Social Roundup from La Prairie and Peoria Visitors
La Prairie residents and Peoria visitors are listed with guests in homes across area towns. Mentions include Miss Jennie, Miss Beulah Reynolds returning from Normal, Miss Eunice Durham visiting Lacon, and Rev. Peterson's Ben Hur illustrated lecture at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pringle
Jennie Be
Peoria
Beulah Reynolds
Eunice Dnurham
Lacon
A. J. McCartney
Lan Grippe
Peterson
West Hallock
Kare
Iz Kneyaine
Chillicoth eeGhristie
Reyn Ls
Local residents move for the season amid injuries and misadventures
Saratoga notes show several residents changing homes and farms for the new season. Charles Loller returned from a visit home. Chariss Hormocg injured a leg. Riley Diverbiss badly hurt his hand in a corn shredder, breaking multiple fingers. Additional moves include A A Webber, Isaac Sutton, Link Van Ostrand, John Mannon, and others relocating across Stark and nearby counties. Richard Kelley treated in Peoria. the Thumma couple contracted scarlet fever. Frank Baker, James Bushown, and many others plan new residences or farm duties as Dr Blough treats injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Charles Loller
Chariss Hormocg
Riley Diverbiss
A. A Webber
Castleton
Isaac Sutton
Webber Place
Link van Ostrand
Sutton
John Mannon
Bocock
Stark County
Clarence Robinson
Robert Daniels
Robinson
Ballenslefen
Daniels
Lowry Copple
Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison House
Goose Lake
Frank Baker
Colligan
Camp Grove
Rank Klein
Henry
Joel Johnson
Klein Farm
John Burton
Johnson
James Bushown
Valley Township
Fred Applen
Putnam County
Owen Doyle
Carl
Richard Kelley
Peoria
Saturda
Glen
Anna Thumma
Robert Kelley
Will Smart
Missouri
Adam Staab
Charley Bonn
Chillicothe
Will
Charley Holmes
Mr. Hart
Dr. Blough
Mr and Mrs Illen Moffitt Visit Old Neighbors
A fragmented notice recalls Mr and Mrs Illen visiting old neighbors including Mr John Mel and Miss Winnie Taylor. The piece mentions a social gathering at Mrs Alma Hin’s home and well wishes for the Moffitts, with no clear event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-Tfeld
Illen
Moffitt
Clara
Tondi
John Mel
Winnie ‘Taylor
Edie
Smith
Albert
WeKoonshas
Andy
Hes
Amroe Tongman
Alma
Wpuacshorts
Awas
Rs Za Smatdo
Acne
Thomas-McLand- SwaSicalling
Oniout
Adyi Casei
Quinni
Epworth League Evening Service and Farewell Notice
Epworth League holds service every day evening at 7 30 p m with Leader for next Sunday Floyd Turner Topic Life Through Christ Miss Charrie Turner attended Sunday school at Boyd s Grove and said goodbye to friends She leaves for Kansas Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Floyd Turner
Charrie Turner
Boyd's Grove
Kansas
Probate and real estate transfers in court records
Probate Court grants letters testamentary to Delia B. Ludlum in the Ludlum estate and sets hearing. petitions to probate other wills and estates noted. Real estate transfers list numerous conveyances in Lacona Toluca Wenona Hopewell Saratoga and adjacent areas, plus marriages licenses for local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Ludlum
Delia _B. Ludlum
Fillmore
Garder
George W. McCartney
Baron
Harper
Sherman Sperry
Charles Smith
James
Smith
la Prairies
William Smith
Christingy Marshall
Deatela
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Chicago Veterinary Chicago
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Wade Tanquary
Cud
Otto Frank
Will Beitz
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la Prairie
Robert Smith
Charlotte’ Duncan
Minnie Root
Ro Smith
la ‘Prairie
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Willam
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Shafer
John W- Fosster
Toluca
John Glunt
Henry Siems
Hopewell
Clara Breen
Peter Peters
Timothy Hunt
Flora Sweet
Theo. Barker
William G
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Chancore
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Mary Donnelly
Catherine Biasmele
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Ed Underwood
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