Local Social Notes Round Peoria Lacon and Henry Visits
Sparland residents and relatives are seen in Peoria with Miss Flora Trompeter and Miss Nellie O Leary visiting family. Mr and Mrs Campbell and Mr and Mrs Gehr with Mabel traveled to Peoria and Henry for social stops. Mrs Snell and family visited Peoria and returned home Monday while Dr McCartney and Mrs Tesmer spent Monday afternoon in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie O'Leary
Peoria
T. Campbell
Lacon
Irving Parsons
Fred Gehr
Mabel
Snell
Dr. McCartney
Spring Hints and Local News From Sparland
A Sparland column reports on visitors and residents including Mrs Wm O Leary and Miss Ruby Olson in Peoria, comings and goings, illnesses such as lung fever and measles, a new baby, and moving families. Rail workers built a safer creek crossing while a Fisher Shipley Co show drew praise at the M E church. Spring weather signs, plan for socials, and duck hunting season pin local hope.
Obituary of Estep S. Duncan of Sparland Ill
Estep Stephen Duncan born December 22 1856 in Alleghany County Pennsylvania died February 28 1910 at his home in Sparland Illinois aged 53 years 2 months 6 days He married Charlotte J Smith December 25 1895 He was active in the MBE church serving as trustee superintendent and teacher The funeral was held in the MBE church and he was buried at Sparland cemetery The family thanks friends for assistance during his illness and after death
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BE. S. Duncan
Estep Stephen Duncan
W. J
Elizabeth Clark Duncan
Alleghany County
Pennsylvania
Sparland
Ill
Lacon
Thomas Monier
W. J. Duncan
Estep
Ellsworth County
Kansas
M. B
Kansas Center
Charlotte J. Smith
Epworth
George
W. B. Duncan
Tillie Davidson
Denver
M. BE
George Tanquary
L. N. Osborne
Frank VanAntwerp
John VanAntwerp
Bert McLaughlin
Delbert Taylor
Messrs
J. Evans
A. Aitchison
Frank Ganzer
F. Gehr
Mabel Gehr
Rist
St. John
Local Notes and Travels Across Town and Nearby Areas
A round of short notices covers departures to Toronto and Yorkton, a priest found dead in Cabery, and locals recalling the Bush restaurant fire ruins. Farmers elect directors, a grand ball planned, lectures scheduled, and social visits noted along with everyday curiosities and a domestic check endorsement anecdote. Also mentions sales pitches for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Speer News Roundup Highlights Local Health and Happenings
Anna Rupp has recovered from pneumonia. Mrs. George Cooper from the west visits her sister Mrs. Nickerson. O. G. Hurd shelled corn for Linus Root Monday. Miss Curriel visited Peoria Saturday. Miss Williams hosted by Miss Alta Aman Saturday. Wm. Hillebrand returns from Hot Springs improved. La Prairie Home Talent Company presented a play to a large audience. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hakes moved to Chillicothe last week leaving many Speer friends. Mr. Nickerson improving and due home this week. Mrs. Ella Hinman and Mrs. Richard Dunn received a box of grapefruit from Mr. Charles Blood of Florida. Thirty-two ladies attended the Local tea at Mrs. Henry Aman’s home last Thursday. The Speer Literary club at Lawn Ridge draws interest. Miss Kate Hopkins and a friend visited Toomey home. Charlie Gettle returned from Walnut and will work for George Hall this season. The Reid school box social and entertainment drew a good crowd and $27.60 in proceeds. Chocolates to the top seller for ladies and cigars to top bidder for gentlemen. Mrs. Samuel Chenoweth won the candy. Orie Fountain won the cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Williams
Alta Aman
Wm. Hillebrand
Hot Springs
la Prairie
Richard Dunn
Charles Blood
Florida
Henry Aman
Speer
Lawn Ridge
Kate Hopkins
Toomey
Charlie Gettle
Walnut
George Hall
Reid School
Samuel Chenoweth
Orie Fountain
Saratoga News Briefs in Local Life and Moves
Local notes report illnesses and recoveries including Tom McAleer convalescing from la grippe and Kendall Smart improving. Moves include Will Diverbiss family to Doyle home, Thomas Grays to Kelley house farm, Link Van Osdtland to Holmes place, and Charlie Holmes family planning a move. Also a death notice for Daniel O'Brien, sermons by Rev. Barnes, and upcoming Andrews and Otto Concert Co. engagement in Camp Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McAleer
la Grippe
Richard Kelley
Peoria
Will Diverbiss
Henry
Kendall Smart
Will Frisbey
Doyle
Herbert
Lola Spangler
Will Smart
Oscar Holler
Robert Kelley
Herbert Doyle
Charlie Holmes
Local Buzz and Church Events In South Milo Area
South Milo notes include Charlie Austin trading with Henry Monday. Hedding College President MacVey spoke at the M E church Sunday. Rev McCown will lead services during Rev Vandervoort’s absence. Sunday school next Sunday at 2 pm and preaching at 3. Ray Mielkey of Lombardville visited his uncle William Mielkey last week and attended a box social at Reid school. Charlie Reid offers number one clover hay for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Austin
Henry
MacVey
Hedding College
McCown
Vandervoort
Ray Mielkey
Lombardville
William Mielkey
Reid School
Charlie Reid
Local Notes: Residents Visiting Nearby Relatives
LA PRAIRIE Wm Riddell of Sparland was calling in this vicinity last week. Ada Randolph of Delavan visited her parents Mr and Mrs David Aitchison. Mrs Brown of Chillicothe cared for Arthur Pringle who is ill with mumps. Belle Burnett was very sick last week. Lucy Bradford of Lacon stayed with her father James Smith Sr. Hamilton and Cleola visited Eureka last week. Frank Barnes of Princeton visiting Mrs Russell. Will Acken and Edith King of Peoria were guests of Lucy Calder Sunday. Minnie Hall of Dunbar Nebraska visits William and Charles Scoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Riddell
Sparland
Ada Randolph
Delavan
David Aitchison
Brown
Chillicothe
Andrew Pringle
Arthur
Belle Burnett
Lucy Bradford
Lacon
James Smith
Hamilton
Cleola
Eureka
Frank Barnes
Princeton
Russell
Will Acken
Edith King
Peoria
Lucy Calder
Minnie Hall
Dunbar
Neb
William and
Charles
Rev Barnes unavailable. Curtis forms S L R BH club
Last Thursday at the church Rev Barnes missed a train and could not attend. Rev Curtis gave an engaging talk, displayed relics, and organized a new S L R B H club for social and literary aims with Sheridan Grove as president and Will Weidman as vice president. Otto Hurd, Fred Cornell and Roy Hodges named as committee for program and debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Washington
Curtis
S. L. R. BH. Club
Sheridan Grove
Will Weidman
Wm. Gray
Otto Hurd
Fred Cornell
Roy Hodges
Local Moves and Family News In The Community
A. J. Kistler transported Charles Goddard household goods to Dakota as Goddard relocates from Whitefield. Miss Abbie West spent several days with sister Mrs. Kistler. Rev. Dunlevy of Lewistown was a business visitor. Myrtle Sherman visited with aunt Lydia Piper from Saturday. Uncle Thomas McClane suffered a partial stroke last week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Applen on February 27. Mrs. Sutherland moved to Bradford this week. Oscar Chasteen moves into her vacated home. Little Alvah Piper has been quite sick this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kistler
Dakota
Charles Goddard
Whitefield
Abbie West
Kistler
Rev. Dunlevy
Lewistown
Myrtle Sherman
Lydia Piper
Thomas McClane
Walter Applen
Sutherland
Bradford
Oscar Chasteen
Alvah Piper
Social notes and visits brighten Creston relatives
Sidney Lyon of Creston Iowa visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Irving Stevens entertain Peoria friends. Charles Scoon of La Prairie visits Charles Woodrich and escorts his sister Mrs Hall home. Cecil Shafer had a poor week confined to bed. Sam and Cora Perkins drove to Peoria last Tuesday returning Thursday with Cora remaining. Will Stowell entertains sister in law Leta Stowell of Williamsfield who recently finished training in Peoria. The C tea at Mrs Chapin’s attracts two dozen guests despite North wind. Mrs Swann’s birthday observed with neighbors on Feb 22. Speer ladies host ten cent tea with Ridge ladies. funds aid social good fellowship. Mr and Mrs Charles Goodrich visit from Dunbar Neb with Frank Wilson and Aunt Minnie Hall. Wilson to begin work at Speer bank. Mrs Wider celebrates 96th birthday Feb 23. remains cheerful and active aided by her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lyon
Creston
Irving Stevens
Peoria
Charles Scoon
la Prairie
Charles Woodrich
Mrs. Hall
Cecil Shafer
Sam
Cora Perkins
Cora
Will Stowell
Leta Stowell
Williamsfield
Charles Goodrich
Frank Wilson
Minnie Hall
Dunbar, Neb
Wilson
Speer Bank
Hall
Wider
Rexall Mucu Tone touted as cure for catarrh
A local Rexall store promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood carried remedy for catarrh claiming it cures acute and chronic forms. The ad guarantees refunds if unsatisfied and notes price options 50 cents to $1.00, with typical chronic use requiring multiple bottles. A. J. Trommonger, Rexall Store druggist, Henry location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Rexall
A. J. Tronmonger
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