Sparland and Camp Grove News Roundup
Local notes from Sparland and Camp Grove list visits by Wm O Leary Frank Van Antwerp and families. sicknesses Mrs Seibold Mrs Trompeter and Anna McFarland. Barton funeral plans. Arlene Kelley ninth birthday party. Dr Kings pills advert. Camp Grove items include Ed Bogner moving in, Mrs Kistler Ladies Aid, school nurse Genevieve McGinn recovery, snow, and Farmers Elevator annual report with 400000 bushels shipped and 8250 debt payoff along with future sheet iron cladding.
Hastings House Hosts Idaho Guests and Local Socials
LA PRAIRIE reports Mr and Mrs James Hastings entertained Mr and Mrs Carrier of Idaho Falls Idaho last week. Mrs Mina Stevenson to entertain L L C Saturday afternoon March 16 with all members urged to attend. F L Wilmot in Peoria Friday. Mr and Mrs EB Slough and baby of Peoria spent Sunday at A J McCartney home. Mrs Tillie Hastings in Peoria last Saturday. Mrs John Turnbull called to Plano last week for niece illness. Harley Russell was very sick last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Slough
Baby
Peoria
A. J. McCartney
Tillie Hastings
John Turnbull
Plano
Harley Russell
South Whitefield Notes On A Monday
Local column records social visits and movements in South Whitefield. Mentions Mr Onyan of Lacon as a snow prophet, Frank Ely transporting Lea's belongings to a new home, Dewey Lopeman assisting J De Walt on the farm, and several callers including the Ely sisters and Mrs Farling. Also notes a Canton aunt’s death and community church attendance at Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Onyan
Lacon
Frank Ely
Vazenovia
Lea
Dewey Lopeman
J. de Walt
Oscar Holler
Peoria
Mary
Anna Ely
Death of Miss Esther Hempfing in Wenona at 14
Miss Esther Hempfing daughter of Rev and Mrs Hempfing died Monday in Wenona aged 14 years 3 months 8 days. Funeral services were held at the home and German Lutheran church with pastors Rudolph and Homenstein officiating. Remains interred in the German cemetery east of town. Also notes on a Commercial club social night music and dancing, visitors Carter Brown and Ray Barr, evangelistic meetings at the Presbyterian church by Dr Toy and Mr Dickinson, and a notice urging renewal or beginning of reading The Henry Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Esther Hempfing
Hempfing
Rudolph
la Rose
Homenstein
Bloomington
Commercial Club Room
Carter Brown
Normal
Venona
Ray Barr
Greenwich
Owen Barr
Presbyterian Church
Toy
Dickinson
Local visits and farm movements fill Sunday notes
Wells Halladay visits his son Harry while Charles Kissick and George Milner host guests. Families attend church, celebrate a 68th birthday near Bureau, and plan spring farm work. Cattle and sheep move to Chicago, Valparaiso, and Bradford with local shipping activity. A birth is recorded for Joseph and Mrs Soder in March.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Tops Sale and Trust
Chamberlains Cough Remedy earns a reputation for curing coughs colds and croup and has extensive sales. It is offered by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves who promote its reliability and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Local Notes From Speer and Nearby Towns
Jay Prichard will work this season for Sandy Grove at Speer. Adelbert Caldwell loaded his cars for the north at Speer Monday. Mrs. L. A. Chapin spent seven days with her parents in Princeville. Mrs. Wilder was 98 on Feb 23 still mentally sharp. Miss Lucy E Shedd of North Leominster Mass visited Princeville after staying with Nurss and Chapin families. Sumner Perkins and Fannie Sims celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on March 3. The Ladies Aid met at Will Stowell’s for an all day session and sewed for Easter. Mrs Jen Nie Swann celebrated her 64th birthday Feb 27 with a social at George Sims'. A poverty social benefit is planned March 15 at Charles Perkins' with prizes for the most poverty-stricken attire. Edelstein pupils surprised Everett Roll on his 16th birthday with a party and lunch. Ground hog day noted. Joseph Owens moved to a newly bought home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Prichard
Sandy Grove
Speer
Adelbert Caldwell
North
Stevens
L. A. Chapin
Princeville
Wilder
Lucy E. Shedd
North Leominster
Mass
Prince
Wilbur Armstrong
Jennie Swann
George Sims
Charles Perkins
E. J. Betts
Brasher
Frank Wilder
J. B. Stewart
Merl McGronnigal
Henry Crady
Charles VanTassel
Billie Boodle
Peoria
Paul Rumbold
Morton
Lewis Calder
L. J. Wilson
Lewis
Steenth
Garret
Jack Donath
Portage County
Wisconsin
Locals share news from Bradford and nearby farms
Bradford and surrounding area report visitors and relocations as families from Peoria and Brasher arrive to visit relatives and manage property. Doings include sales of land and improvements, with updates on residents such as Miss Gracie Coyle, Prof. Frank E. Nurse, and Mrs. Jennie Swann.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed by Grateful User
A Henry reader in Chilliothe Illinois praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache relief and kidney troubles. A. H. Null describes dull back pain and irregular secretions calmed promptly, urging others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. sole agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
A. H. Null
Fifth Street
Chillicothe
Ill
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Crow Creek Residents Update From Summer Prep and Closures
Robert Miller Crow Creek moves to W A Rowe farm west of Henry this week. Our school has closed due to a diphtheria scare. Herbert Smith begins work for A A Rouse. William Reginald will work for J Kocher this spring. Farmers obtain kerosene and gasoline from Illinois Oil Co. Snow is retreating. Roy Dally is painting and papering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Creek
Robert Miller
W. A. Rowe
Henry
Herbert Smith
A. A. Rouse
William Reginald
J. Kocher
Illinois Oil Company
Roy Dally
Cacamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by People Everywhere
A historical praise and sales note extols Cacamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior, asserting judgment by past deeds over promises and noting it is for sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Fashionable aviation and airship costumes discussed
Miss Cayenne muses on aviation gaining fashion appeal. She expects few people to fly but predicts airship costumes could become stylish if designed Picturesquely enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Politicians Debate La Follette and Tariff Stance Across Parties
The piece surveys La Follette’s long assault on railroads while sparing breweries, contrasts Roosevelt’s silence with other leaders, and notes tariff positions of Wilson Taft Harmon Underwood and Clark. It also cites Roosevelt’s term limits remarks and propagates questions about future Roosevelt support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
la Follette
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Springfield
Mass
Ohio
Senator la Follette
Bryan
Taft
Wilson
Harmon
Underwood
Clark
L. Y. Sherman
State Board of Administration
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Deneen
Sherman
Henry Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Be Honest and Square in Business Conduct
A western writer urges the Golden Rule in commerce cautioning against Spartan deceit. He condemns theft, cheap labor practices, and unsafe housing while urging clean square dealing, fair wages, and guarding against temptations to dishonesty.
Railroad crossing bells to be installed in Chillicothe
The Rock Island line crews drill rails at joints in Chillicothe and insert wiring for new automatic crossing bells. Signals already operate at Sparland and Putnam. Henry lacks any crossing sign. City could face liability for neglect if an accident occurs under state law. The council should review ordinances and tone down the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chillicothe
Sparland
Putnam
Henry
Probate Court Estate Actions and Real Estate Transfers
Probate Court records show inventories approved for the estate of R B Work and Mary A Duffield with heirs and guardianship details. Final reports and waivers filed. hearings set for March 4 1912 for Mary Will and minor Ernest B Wier guardianship. numerous real estate transfers listed including Toluca Toluca Santa Fe additions and various quit claims and warranties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Work
Mary Bell
Ernest B. Wier
Guardian
Mary A. Duffield
J. W. Duffield
H. J. Gregory
Owen F. Lilly
Thomas L. Lilly
See
Bennington
Mabel A. J. Carruthers
Lucy Dunlap
Venona
Toluca Lumber & Hardware Co
A. Brown
Devlin
Toluca
C. A. Brown
Mary BE. Russell
Steuben
Francis Marshall
Mary Ann
Ellen
Theresa Flynn
Saratoga
David A. Anderson
Bertha C. Hultgren
Varna
Death of P J Senninger at Toluca
P J Senninger died at home near Toluca on Wednesday night March 6 from Brights disease after a year of illness. He left a wife and seven children and had lived in Toluca 15 years, working as a gardener. George Hillabrand and Newton Mathis of Magnolia, who had been in Florida for two months, returned home last week and stayed in Toluca overnight. Anton Fischer of Pontiac and Michael Fahy of this city are named as legislative candidates for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Coyne-If you earned more we could save more
Mrs. Byrne Coyne argues that higher earnings would allow more saving, while Mr. Byrne Coyne counters that not spending by his wife matters more than his income. Mr. Hixon laments a stopped watch, to which Mrs. Hixson jokes about a watch charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Byrne Coyne
Mr. Byrne Coyne
Mr. Hixon
Well sinking offer from experienced contractor
Over twenty years in the well business the contractor guarantees competence and seeks patronage. He offers to provide services for sinking a well and promises satisfaction and money savings by consulting him.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry, III
Sparland Department
Wm. O'Leary
Frank van Antwerp
Trompeter
Anton
Anna Suft
Louis Schultz
Henry Suft
Gladys Gibbins
Henry Franks
Theodore
Anna McFarland
Anna Luft
Helen
Violetta Cumming
Lavina Murdock
Etta Thompson
Emma Cumming
Hazel McLaughlin
Velma Campbell
Alfretta Bedford
Samuel Barton
Vermont
Dr. King
A. J. Ironmonger’s
Camp Grove
John McKeegan
Fannie Gorman
Morse
P. Herberger
Ed Bogner
Thomas Curran
Bogner
George Cluskey
M. BH
Kistler
George Loubard
C. J. O’brien
Thomas Breen
R. J. Fennell
James McManus
Bradford
Long
Margaret
John Hickey
Genevieve McGinn
Clifford Wilson
Thomas O'Brien
Fyke
Lol Copple
Harriman
Earl Doyle
Theresa Donovan
Bessie Holmes
Chicago
Jennie Higgins
Ivan
Rena Webber
Herbert Doyle
Rena
George Staab
John O'Brien
Ina Diverbiss
Clarence Sutton
South Dakota
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Sulky
Litchfield
Iowa
Marseilles
D. WM. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
Henry Republican
Wells Halladay
Harry
Charles Kissick
George Milner
Thomas Morris
Maggie Barry
Barry
Timothy Donovan
Daniel Donovan
Wm. Chesney
Valparaiso
Ind
Esther
Ladies’ Aid
Chesney
Mary Miller
Will Smith
William Smith
George Smith
Marion Charles
Bureau
Hannon
L. Hunter
Howard Morris
Joseph Cook
David Wright
Frank Lidgard
M. E. Halladay
Lee Brokaw
Stevans
Tiskilwa
Warner
Henry Smith
Byron
Gertie Allen
Christ Schantz’s
Rhodes
Roy Maynard
Princeton
Joseph Soder
Lawn Ridge
Catarrh
Grippe
UNIO
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Court House News
A. J
Livingston County
Anton Fischer
Pontiac
Michael Fahy
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