Snow melts as sun returns to Saratoga
Local notes report continued snow cover on Sunday with bright sun causing melt. Samuel Thumma travels to Chicago with hogs while Pattie Thumma hauls cats. Rena Webber to be usekeeper for Bert Doyle and sister. Mrs Daniel O'Brien undertakes ditching work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Samuel Thumma
Chicago
Pattie Thumma
Ivan Webber
Bert Doyle
Rena Webber
Daniel O’brien
Bessie Holmes
Jennie Higging
Holmes
Will Dillon
Local Notes From Sparland And Henry Community Socials
Sparland residents and Henry visitors mingle as Mrs Curt Tanquary and children visit, William OLeary returns to Chicago with a moving van horse, and multiple calls and visits unfold among local families including the Osbornes and Duncans. A St Patrick event at the Baptist church is planned for March 17 with 15 cent admission alongside a Baptist choir entertainment. Rev Woodhull holds revival meetings at Steuben church with strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thonas Hoskins
Henry
Fanny Ray
Lacon
Wm Bennett Emmett Garrett
Peoria
Curt Tanquary
John Riddell
Wm. Osborne William O'Leary
Chicago
Robert Duncan
Duncan
Charles Onyan
Pat
St Patrick's Day
The
Baptist Church
Sadie Stouffer
Hennepin
Dayton
William Johnson
Joseph Hensley
Baptist
William Webster
Woodhull
Charles Fosdick
Chenoa
Luther William
Lewis Webster
Lee Bolendér
Steuben Church
Spanland floater identified as George Jump found in Peoria River
The body of a man believed to be George Jump of Sparland was recovered from the Illinois River near the old Wagon bridge by two fishermen. A letter from Lena Jump and a Nov 1910 Rock Island postmark suggest a troubled marriage and possible farming ties. Coroner Elliott ordered an inquest. Jump’s brothers initially declined burial but Ira Jump of Canton will take the body for interment in potter's field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jump
Peoria
Sparland
Hayes
Parker
Peoria Herald-Transcript
S. A. Hayward
Elliott
Iil
Lena Jump
Rock Island
Don
Willard
Edith
Jump
Goldfield
Chestnut Street
Maimie Westenfeld
Canton
Eliott
Boland
Illinois River
Potter's Field
George Jump, Jr
St David
Ill
Ira Jump
Péo
Tia
Ira
Speer Area Moves and Marital News
SPEER E E Sisser and family moved to their farm north of town. Mrs G Eberly of Speer ill but improving. Several residents from Speer listed as traveling to Peoria and beyond for work or to visit. Ruth Angetow and Ainmat married at Ella Hinman’s east of Speer on Tuesday morning February 28, then boarded the 10 o clock train to St Louis. locals wish them luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Idaho
Johnestell
Brank Smith
John Lindley
Speer
Minnegola
Cande Rank
Gallup
Miss
Ruthangetow Fee Ainmat
Ella
Hinmanys
Speerz
St. Touie
Local Gleanings From La Prairie and Surrounding Areas
Ruth Greens spends spring vacation with family in La Prairie. Wm. Drummond leaves for Esmond North Dakota after six weeks with relatives. Bert Fites departs for South Dakota. Violet Burnett visits Peoria. Henry residents visit by Mr. and Mrs Gayle Reynolds and Will Madison. A reception honors Mr. and Mrs. Will Madison. Measles outbreaks among local youths. Gayle Reynolds hosts Will Clement and family from Tiskilwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Madison
Gayle Reynolds
Will Clement
Tiskilwa
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Fame Promises Quick Cures
Has millions of friends and claims to number them by millions as Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures sores ulcers eczema burns boils scalds cuts corns sore eyes sprains swellings bruises and has no equal for piles. 25c at A J Ironmonger's and T J Segraves' drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Local Notes From Lawn Ridge And South Milo
Lawn Ridge reports Samuel Perkins laid up with muscular rheumatism and Mrs Bert Wilcox near appendicitis while Hazel Epley and Ella Pritchard mark birthdays. In South Milo a chicken pie supper and visits to relatives mingle with moves and farewells as Newton and Emily Bragg leave for Edelstein and local youths host a birthday party. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as cold remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perkins
Henry Lyon
Smith
Bert Wilcox
Hazel Epley
Ella Pritchard
Cora Perkins
George Perkins
Everett Roll
Bragg
Newton
Emily Bragg
Miss Bragg
Edelstein
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for women's health
A Creston Iowa testimonial extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing long standing inflammation and nerves issues after other medicines failed. The letter from Mrs Seals invites readers to seek confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and notes decades of free assistance to sick women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Woward Sb
Lowa
Lydia J. Pinkham
Montgomery moves into Bentley tenant house and croup advice
The notice recalls Montgomery occupying F. Bentleys tenant house and an L A meeting at Mrs Billings home next Thursday afternoon. It also advertises Dr Kings New Discovery for croup and coughs with testimonials from Lewis Chamblin of Manchester Ohio and other families. Deaths listed include soldiers from Quincy Soldiers Home in February reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
F. Bentley
L. A
Mrs. Billings
Lewis Chamblin
Manchester
A. J.iron
Monger
T. J. Segraves
Quincy
Soldiers
Reuben H. Tolle
Dick Bauer
William Puff
Nicholas McSherry
Gilbert Baker
Frank Wurz
James Rowe
Austin J Ehle
Joseph C Vaughn
Thomas Johnson
John Peppercorn
John H Peters
Thomas F. Baker
John Brown
N. Jl
John P. Aller
Henry Morris
Uriah Stephenson
Ind
George T. Maggard
A. and
Philips Daum
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Local Resident
Mrs Eliza Foster of Mill Street Lacon Illinois testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her bearing down pain across the loins nerves and backache after a short course of treatment. She notes a family member also benefited and urges others to use the medicine sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Foster
Mill St
Lacon
Ill
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Weather and community notes from South Whitefield
An electric rain and windstorm brought snow by Sunday morning, leaving frozen ground on Monday. Sickness includes grip and throat trouble. local sales by Ben Horrick and the Shultz sale drew crowds. Ladies' Aid served lunch. Mrs. Shultz and daughters hosted. Neighbors visiting Chillicothe and Bloomington. new resident Miss Wabel praised. Wishes for wellness go to Roy Whio-lawns and family. caution urged for patrons awaiting balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Ben Horrick
Bureau County Farm
Horrick
Whitefield
Wiliam
Shultz
Wilk Merritt
Weed
Bloomington
Pride
F. Farling
Chillicothe
Wilder Brown
Henry
Wm. Baugh
Joseph Bly [Nave
Lozherzh
Peoria
Wabel
Sind
Roy
Righard
Probate Court Reports and Estates Activity Highlights
Probate court approves guardian and final reports for multiple minors and estates. Final settlements ordered for several decedents, including notices by posting and publication and bond requirements. Transfers and deeds filed in Neal Estate and numerous transfers in Richland Venona areas listed with multiple warranty and quit claim deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ryan
Raphael Ryan
Leo Ryan
Guardian
Helen Remley
Franz Pelz
Matthew M. Boon
Henrietta
Henry Louis Royal
Wm H. Baker
John S. Betz
Robert S. Erwin
Lydia Erwin
Maria U Mercian
CG White
Cbe
Scott
James H. Butcher
Thierry
G W. Kreider
Hoge, Monser & Co
J. B. Dunham
Central Ill
Independent Telephone Go
Anna M. Davenspike
S. T Wilson
Venona Light & Power Co
H Downey
Milton White
Johanna
Josie
George Golik
Barbara Quinn
Avill— Willis
Elmer D. Quinn
Neal
Alexander Boon
Ivm
Te Boony
Richland
Matthew Boon
Wm. G. Boon
Manuel Robinson
Frank Schulte
Hopewell
George Rayomne
Tor
Seppi ‘Timboselu
Santa Fe
Henry
Avilliany
Steen
Witesto
Gegrne
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Cory N Anders
Ie Lal Ly
Uae
Sterling Disc Harrows
Milwaukkee
Rystone Hay Rakes
Roaneria
M. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ilu
Harry Holmes
Canada
Grayson
Sask
Epworth
Rickos Jr
Sparland Department
Sparland Personals
Chamberlain
A. J. Tronmonger
T J. Segraves
Lawn Ridge
Foley
South Milo
William Austin
Carl Barker
Fannie Bell
Lombardville
Eli McClane
Thomas McClane
Ed Poarch
Henry George Reid
Oliver Wright
John Reid
Clarence McClane
Harold Reid
Princeton
Clarence
Indiana
Lydia
Pinkham
Nature
Noan
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Grape Team
Tartar
Royal Cook Book
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Court House News
Francis M. Long
Roy Bauter
Charles E. Griffin
Margaret Sullivan
Hoyt
George Algoe
A. Grant
Cusac
Bennington
Henry Christ, Jr
C. S. Christ
Mary Algoe
Nannie J. Ambrose
Emma Carruthers
Evans
Mike Johannas
Angelo
Luigi Capponi
L. Eugene Ingram
John McBride
Agnes C Waddle
Frank Z. Ames
Conrad J Held
Enma Mai Thompson
George Holler
Robert
S-Rickex
Lafayette Birkett
Angelus Fitschen
Lafayette
Chland
Fayatette Birkett
John
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