Local notes from Sparland and nearby towns report visits and moves
A jumble of parish and town news lists visitors to Virginia Law and Brimfield, people moving into Sparland area, families welcoming a baby girl, health updates after operations, Easter preparations, and several relocations including Henry Smith and Jemeamvilbliss. Also mentions Woodmen's ceremony and local business visits by Marseilles Manufacturing Os. representative Charles Looking.
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Aiwood
Witconsim
Jane McCane
Kaspp
Brimfield
Michael Doherty
Caylot
George Halblide
Shay
Bparland
Henry Camp
Charce
Marol Lath
Ies H. Booth
Marseilles Manufacturing Os
Lom Peoria
Sidterest
Charles
Local notes and obituaries from Baratoga and vicinity
Community news from Baratoga recaps varied events. Maud Salisbury assists Mrs Ed Brown with moving. Patrick Fagan dies after a brief illness, aged about 60, buried at Camp Grove Catholic cemetery. Numerous farm moves and local transfers are noted, plus a health advertisement for Nervine claiming cure of stomach weakness.
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Baratoga
Della M G Cotney
Maud Salisbury
Mra
Ed Brown
Oweather
Kewanee Ware
Bedelde
Camp Grove Catholic Church
Zaigler
Monier -Pee-to-Whiteside-Go
Casey
Dorgan Farm
Zeigler
Lester Reid
John Shearer
Ral Mutoh
Stark County
Pid
Jas Barnett
la ‘Airie
Mr Russell
la Pra
Barnetts
King
Ryan Farm
Temiames
Daughertys
Charley Hubbel
Faris Poe
Cook
Wm Harworth Patland
Aida Mat
Orth
Get Campions
Johnson Place
Tom Conway
Cain
Campions
Letter from Jesse Gates 1899 letter from Spanish-American War veteran
Jesse F Gates writes from Washington to Mrs Sarah Chance Henry describing his receipt of kindness in the capital. He recalls being wounded in the Spanish American War and as the first pensioner- in the era- and his pride in his Treasury Department posting. He notes a contented life in Washington, his wife joining him, a late-childs loss, and family travels and past memories in Henry town.
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Jesse Gates
Douglas Chance
Jesse P
Gates
Street N
Washington
D. C
Henry
McKinley
Treasury Department
Sarah Chance Henry
The
Sam
Perry
Elenaburg
Klondike
Okford
Timoth
Jrourry
United States
Forbes
Custer
Doug
Jesse F. Gates
Marriage of J Linn Downey and Miss Mina Downey in Hennepin
The social scene in Hennepin celebrated the marriage of J Linn Downey, County Treasurer of Putnam county, to Mina Lucas, daughter of hardware merchant W H Lucas. Kev France performed the ceremony at a family gathering with a wedding supper, praising the groom’s public service and the bride’s amiable character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
J. Linn Downey
Pootnam County
Mina
W. H. Lucas
Kev France
Phureh
Hennepia
Putnam County
Diabetes cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills claim
Port Huron report recounts Walter Leigh crediting Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing three year diabetes after a huber family case deemed hopeless. The message promotes 50 cent per box pricing or six for 2.50 by Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo NY.
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Port Huston
Mish
Walter ‘Leigh
Moulder
Beard ‘St
Huber
Dodd
Leigh
T Huber
Hope
Nir Huober
Medicine O
Buffalo
N. Y
Housekeeping Outfit Purchased For Domestic Felicity
A Tuesday purchase of a housekeeping outfit signals a plan to settle into domestic felicity in Hennepin.
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Hennepin
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights March 6
The Woman’s Club met March 6 under Mrs Mary McDonough with 23 members braving a storm. Miss Henrietta Helper led the philanthropy program on Social Settlement. Miss Huse Helper presented the paper, to be published later. Discussion on Is the Novel an Element of Reform followed with earnest, thoughtful speakers. Next meeting slated March 20 at Clara Wangbop’s home. Elizabeth Hendrick chairman.
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Woman's Club
Mary McDonough
Henrietta Helper
Philanthropy
Sform
Huse Helper
Bealah Nicholson
Federation of Women's Clubs
Meret Otegates
Henry
Grace Lincoln
Belle Potter
Battle Lohmiller
Ze Retlogg
Clara
Wangbop
Department Education
Elizabeth Hendrick
Ipa A. Lee
Oldest Strategs township settler Ferdinand Yerger dies at 70
Ferdinand Yerger born May 30 1828 in Badin Germany dies after long Marshall County life. He leaves widow Nancy Hampton nee Applen and two sons. Funeral held Monday at Whitefield M E church despite bitter cold. Yerger owned 240 acres, praised for industry and upright life. Card of thanks from Mrs Yerger and family.
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Ferdinand Yenager
Ferdinand Yerger
Strategs Township
Whitefield Counter
M E
Rey Moses
Badin
Germany
Marshall County
Nancy Hampton
Applen
Yerger
Hall's Catarrh Care Advertisement in Toledo 1886
Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Care. The notice, dated December 6 1886, notes the product is taken internally and targets the blood and mucous surfaces.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J Cheney
F J Cheney
A. D
A. W.gleacon
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tolledo, C
Reverend hosts spring chicken fry at home
A local report notes Rev Rogers plans a chicken fry this spring at his home after nine chicks hatched on Monday. The event is described as a friendly gathering inviting friends to enjoy the feast.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Pain Relief
To allay pains subdue inflammation heal foul sores and ulcers the meat antiseptic results are obtained by using Ballard's Snow Liniment. Price 25 cents and 50 cents. Sold by Dr Powell.
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Ballard
Powell
Schubert Circle Closes Season With Artful Recital
The Schubert Circle held a closing program hosted by Mrs Mary P Fyffe at Mr and Mrs G W Koller's home. A magic ambiance of flowers and lighting accompanied mandolin, violin and vocal numbers led by William Meier with performances by Nellie Law and others.
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Schubert
Beethoven
Mary P. Fyffe
G. W Koller
Bohubert
Mandolin Club
William_Meisr
Mite
Iila
Marinette
Wis
Fyffe
Nellie Law
Wm Meier
Kellogg
Powers
Kirkpatrick
Locke
Rosa Krenz
Anna Oulter
Clifford Haws
Miss Law
Miss Wood
Wisconsin
Leota
Otto Roh
Finn
Mra T L Jones
Ather Fion
Thun
Third Year Class Entertainment at Henry High School
The Henry High School third year pupils staged a sunlit evening program featuring music recitations orations and a farce The Girl of the Century The event highlighted student training behind the scenes with praise for Ben McBride May Wikoff Zoe Young and others The school under Prof Oilhann and Miss Stone received community appreciation for a strong educational effort.
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Henry High School
Otaga
Ben McBride
May Wikoff
Max Kline
Edith McBride
Bessie Keller
Emma Panzer
Seville
Emma
Mr Axle
Harry Keller
Mrs Axle
Jena Brubbles
Axle
Mary
Zoe Young
Ralph Kirkpatrick
Ralph
Q Oilhann
Emma Ltone
Worley
The
Spring Blood Tonic Promises Health Boost
In spring the body needs resistance to counter winter stagnation. Rising temperatures leave many tired and low in spirits as blood runs sluggish due to impurities. Dr J H McLaan's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Parifier are advertised as spring remedies for invigorating blood and aiding digestion. Prices are 60c and 1 per bottle at Dr Powell's.
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J H McLaan
Powell
Ingersoll Lecture Echoes in Henry Ill from Peoria Paper
The Peoria Daily Herald reprints a Henry Illinois talk on Robert G Ingersoll detailing his military service, campaign oratory, and a pivotal first meeting in 1860. It notes his infidel crusade funding, liberal finances, and his habit of filling opera houses with gospel opponents.
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Ingersoll
Bob” Ingersoll
Abe Lincoln
Stephen A Douglas
United States
Henry
Ill
Pacria
Hopewell Township
Marshall County
Barney Yaeger
Bob
Dias
Robert G Ingersoll
Rebvellion
Bob Ingersoll
Robert Ingersoll
Ohurch
Free trial offer for Dr Miles heart and organ treatment
Free offer for Dr Miles New and Complete Treatment for heart liver stomach and dropsy. Includes elixir tablets laxative pills and plaster chosen per case. Testimonials from Chicago Elgin Freeport and Detroit readers. Address Dr Franklin Miles Masonic Temple Chicago for free sample and directions.
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Niles
Joliot
Elgin
Illinola
Miles
Charles G. Young
57Th
Chicago
Iittee Pot
Thos. Heathcroft Detroi
Freeport
Ill
J. O. Scott
Franklin Miles
Masonic Temple
Obloasgo
Bob Roast and the Boat with Ingersoll
The piece mocks members willing to pay high sums to hear Bob roast them. It notes Robert’s ease in drawing crowds and claims many men failed to join the boat with Bob, being snowed in before the first quarter pale. The author disavows faith or club membership while lamenting the misuse of Ingersoll’s eloquence for a lesser cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Bob
Ingersoll
City Council Proceedings Adopts Election Judges and Fees
The regular city council meeting approves last minutes and pays February bills for lights, salaries, supplies, and public proceedings. Election judges and clerks are appointed for the annual city election across three wards with specified polling places and officials.
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Mancu
Paskell
Baer
Harfley
Stever
Doelzer
Aids Adams
Duke
Henry Micotka Co
Herr
Motter
Cromwell
Medical Services Eyamp
Cca
Ese
Annatannasas
Krenz
Engine House
B F Shoup
H H Heath
HH Kirchman
Chas Watercott
Fred Paskell
Camp's Bath House
Jack Ford
A L Gilpin
Robert Hoar
Charles Vogelsang
O A Frommel
Hird Ward
Nicholson's Grain Office
J 8 Townsend
Bernard Yaeger
Robt Hunter
Samuel Garlio
Wm Bromley
J. KR. Paskell
A. G. Bowruney
Probate court notices for Dodge Frisbey Johnson estates
Probate court entries list Melvin Dodge deceased with final settlement order dated March 20 and Orr’s Frisbey as executor. Also probate of Russell M Frisbey will with May term adjustment of claims, and appraisers Harry Marshall Jas Sargent Wesley Watkins. Joseph Johnson deceased with supplemental inventory noted.
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Melvin Dodge
Russell M Frisbey
Orr’s Frisbey
Harry Marshall
Jas Sargent
Wesley Watkins
Joseph Johnson
Dairyman Seeks Doctor for Child With Croup
An Albany dairyman sought a physician for his ailing child with croup. After leaving word for the doctor to come promptly, the man bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at a local drug store. The child improved, and the family later praised the remedy to neighbors. For sale by Dr Powell.
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Albany
Halse
Chamberlain
Hugh
Otto Scholz
Q Chamberlain
Dr Powell
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S Rhodes
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Henry Smith
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Jemeamvilbliss
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