Sparland Personal Notes Chronicle Local Gossip
Sparland society items list movements and visits by residents. Mrs H Gehrs visits Henry. Miss Bessie Ray and Miss Nan Charles travel to Peoria and Oscar McLaughlin's, respectively. Wm O Leary in Watseka. Snell visits Whitefield to see son Harry. Nellie O Leary returns from Peoria. Mrs Frank Gapen of Lacon visits. Milby Marshall drives to Chillicothe. Lilly Simpson visits Lacon with relatives. Macon recovers from measles. Helen Luft improves after illness. Nita Frisbey visits country with brother Will. Ellen Hoadley spent Sunday at home. Ruby Olson returns from Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Ray
Peoria
Nan Charles
Oscar McLaughlin
Wm. O'Leary
Watseka
Snell
Whitefield
Harry
Nellie O'Leary
Frank Gapen
Lacon
Milby Marshall
Chillicothe
Lilly Simpson
Macon
Helen Luft
Nita Frisbey
Will
Ellen Hoadley
la Prairie
Ruby Olson
Country notes and town updates from the week
Miss Flossie Frisbey has gone to the country to work for Andrew Pringle. Little Freida McLaughlin has an attack of lung fever from measles. Howard Bolender was home from Peoria a few days. Mrs. Bolender and Mrs. E. Garrett suffer lagrippe and heart trouble. Will Hoadley has three sick children in bed. Mrs. Joseph of Peoria visited. Tom Marland of Chicago returned home after a short visit. Several locals visit George Simpson. Ianthus Newell correction noted. Measles hit Davey Hunt's family. oldest girl already had them. Winifrid Adkinson visited Castleton. Aunt Mrs. Webber hosting. Frank Ganzer sick at school. Mr. Luft filled in. Mrs. Bedford and Alfreta with Hastings family for George Hastings' birthday. Misses Charles lost a horse. George Wiley replacement bought. Mr. Kincaid demonstrated a fast washing machine. Evangelist Mr. McGillvery to visit. series of meetings planned. Town power outage due to electric plant issue. kerosene lamps reintroduced. Mrs. B. Garrett ill with pneumonia. Dr. Thomas consulted. Box social planned by Woodmen on March 25. 10c at door for non-box holders. Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs. Olson’s. flourished, served ministers. Mayor Schaaf dealt with Austrian miners’ street fight. fines imposed. Local ad for Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Frisbey
Andrew Pringle
Little Freida McLaughlin
Howard Bolender
Peoria
Bolender
E. Garrett
Will Hoadley
Joseph
Tom Marland
Chicago
Myron Lester
Fred Hacker
Lacon
George Simpson
Arthur Newell
Ianthus Newell
Davey Hunt
Winifrid S. Adkinson
Castleton
A. A. Webber
Frank Ganzer
Henry
Luft
McGillvery
B. Garrett
la Grippe
Dr. Thomas
Chillicothe
Beltz
Ladies’ Aid Society
Olson
Mayor Schaaf
La Prairie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings
Misses Mary and Jennie Pringle were in Peoria Wednesday. Mrs Daisy Wilson and Everett spent days in Peoria and Princeville. Miss Florence Bennett returns to Pomona Cal. M E church supper and apron sale set for March 23. Louise Hillebrand Charity Hillebrand Helen Even from Speer visit Alma Calder. Blanche Davidson home from Northwestern Univ. Nellie Burnett called home from Monmouth. John Monier and sisters Anna and Alice spent Saturday in Peoria. Ruth Greene hosted L L C gathering. Mary Scoon elected president Anna Mae Calder secretary treasurer. Mrs Alice Russell of Speer visited La Prairie. Mr and Mrs W D Riddell plan trip to Hot Springs Ark. Lucie Calder hosted about 30 friends in honor of Miss Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Edna Calder
Blanche Davidson
Northwestern University
Nellie Burnett
Monmouth
Belle Burnett
John Monier
Anna
Alice
Peoria
Ruth Greene
Mary Scoon
Anna Mae Calder
Greene
Alice Russell
Speer
la Prairie
W. D. Riddell
Hot Springs
Ark
Lucie Calder
Miss Bennett
Miss Calder
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertises Rapid Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick cure for volcano eruptions skin eruptions boils ulcers fever sores and burns. It promises instant relief and lists uses such as cuts bruises sore lips chapped hands chilblains and piles with 25c price at local drug stores A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironmonger’'s
T. J. Segraves
Public notices and reflections from Camp Grove area
Camp Grove and nearby towns feature a mix of social tidbits and notices. Residents include John King of Hoopeston visiting relatives, James Burnett purchasing a Shire stallion, and Miss Effie visiting Peoria. A public sale is planned for March 23 near Camp Grove. Obituary notice for Mrs. N Holton mentions a breakfast table death and sympathy to her large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John King
Hoopeston
James Burnett
Albert Conrad
Peoria
Janet Monier
Champaign
Sarah O'Brien
Camp Grove
Katie
Nellie Hickey
Bradford
Emmett Real
Grafton
Neb
R. J. Fennell
James Green
Thomas Reilly
Mr. Merkle
House of Smiles
Thomas B. O’brien
Rochester
N. Y
Effie
James Campion
Frank Dickman
Rutland
O’brien
R. H. Lovett
Peter Jacobs
N. ¥. Holton
Local Notices and Social Happenings Summary
SPEER. Or. W. Hurd spent a few days in Chicago last week. Mr. Wilson of Nebraska assists Mr. Gray in the bank. Ed Stisser attended the Farmers Institute in Peoria. Mr. and Mrs. Al Shane expect home April 1. Wm. Even's sale drew $3,000. Ladies' association served lunch. Albert Peterson visiting his mother and sister. Mr. Nickerson back home and improving. planning Lawn Ridge move. Hilebrands in Chicago buying spring stock. Mrs. R. Dunn and son Prescott return from Florida trip. Mrs. Kate Blood hosts in Winter Haven. Charles Blood owns large grapefruit groves in Terra Clia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Lawn Ridge
Hilebrand
Chicago
R. Dunn
Prescott
Florida
Kate Blood
Winter Haven
Charles Blood
Terra Clia
Spring News From South Whitefield Remains Warm and Personal
March notes report sunshine and birds as residents cheer good health news from Klein family in Nebraska. Messages mention sick Jimmy Ray, Horrom Hunt's illness, and care for Mrs Klein and William Salisbury. Readers recount visits, drives, letters from Dumas Texas, and local farming chores as T. S. Hunt works today.
Lawn Ridge notes and local movements
Miss Cora Perkins returned home after a two week stay in Peoria. Ethel Stowell enjoys a two week vacation at home. Mrs. Lakecart moved into Calvin Stowell's house. her son Henry will work for Charles Stowell this season. The S. L. R. E. club debated the farmer share in high living costs and favored the affirmative. Frank Schmidt plans to farm south of George Holmes’ place, working for Andy Streitmatter. Pearl Stevens occupies the former Cline farm residence. Influenza continues to claim victims, especially among young children, with Marjorie Goodrich affected. Miss Armina Caldwell recently released from hospital remains weak and under nurse care. her sister Mrs. Wesley Powell stays with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Perkins
Peoria
Ethel Stowell
Lakecart
Calvin Stowell
Harry Coyle
Henry
Charles Stowell
Frank Schmidt
George Holmes
Andy Streitmatter
Mr. Streitmatter
Pearl Stevens
Armina Caldwell
Wesley Powell
Rexall Orderlies Promise Relief for Chronic Constipation
A Rexall Store ad claims its Rexall Orderlies will permanently ease chronic constipation without laxatives. It emphasizes toning the bowels, avoiding habit formation, and notes safe use for all ages. Available in two tablet sizes with prices of 10 and 25 cents, Henry County store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Henry
Rexall
A. I. Tronmonger
Cottage Gossip Notes From County Social Roundup
Miss Anna Anderson visited over Saturday at Hiram Allens and Clara Chesney. Families hosted guests, births and sick lists appear, with multiple visits among residents including the Mullers, Chesneys, and Hunters. An obituary-like line refers to J A Stone describing Civil War memories, plus a medicinal notice for Dr Kings New Discovery.
Think This Over New Year resolutions worth keeping
A reflective piece urging readers to set and keep resolutions at the start of the year. It lists nine steadfast aims such as being square, thorough, happy, faithful, energetic, saving, working harder, prompt, optimistic, and believing in oneself, each with concise guidance.
Probate Court Inheritance Details and Real Estate Transfers
Probate matters list inventories and appraisements for Daniel O'Brien and others. It records widow Sarah F. O'Brien receiving 1340 dollars and minor children 800 dollars in quarterly installments, plus petitions for sale of personal property and probate filings for several deceased individuals. Real estate transfers include multiple warranty and quitclaim deeds across Toluca, Wenona, Lacon, and neighboring areas, with dates and parcel descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Brien
Sarah F. O’brien
A. Kelly
Clarice L. Heath
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J. I. Case Bers
Milwaukee
Keystone
Q. M. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary College
Illinois
the Republican
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Sparland Personals
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Henry Thurs
Woolford
South Whitefield
Klein
Nebraska
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G. Waughop
Virginia Lane
Mary Lane
Agnes Dennis Diverbiss
Dumas
Texas
Horrom Hunt
Opkhl Sale
Cal Starliper
Wm. Russ
Washburn
Claud Cartwright
Dakota
The
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Des Moines
T. S. Hunt
Anna Anderson
Hiram Allen
Clara Chesney
Arthur Obermeyer
Bacon
Edgar Bacon
Ernest Reynolds
Mary Clawson
Hannon
Willie Perry
O'Neill
Fred Wheeler
George Draper
Perry
John Carroll
Lone Tree
Wm. Chesney
Mhsther
Cora Morris
Arispie
Harvey Hunter
Buda
Eena Kissick
Esther Chesney
Harvey Merritt
M. BE
Princeton
Condon
Sheffield
Daniel Donovan
Ernest Chesney
Lyal Hunter
John Cotter
Mary Miller
John O'Neill
Otto West
Annie Swanson
Maxine Chesney
Frank Lidgard
Margaret
Wm. Piper
Fred Farley
M. E. Halladay
Oklahoma
Clarence Miller
Frank Smith
South Dakota
Daniel Smith
Henry Smith
Harry Chenoweth
Lombardville
Wm. Chenoweth
Aaron Deets
George Milner
Frank Doty
Emma Alderson
J. A. Stone
Kemp
Court House News
Harry C. Colehower
Helen T. Colehower
Lewis J. Colehower
Josephine A. Colehower
Sarah BE
Martin
Benjamin Judd
Israel Koehler
John P. Clark
Cazenovia
Alice Beavers
Partridge Township
Marie J. Daily
Frank Z. Ames
Clement L. Foucht
Sear
Ada B. Frainzer
Homer C. Schilling
Clara Wolf
Joseph Bogner
John N. H. Hodge
Aw Ars
F. A. Packingham
Nwars
Charles R. Jones
Ruth A. Stout
William G. Cahill
Mary A. Mowen
Sarah Rithmiller
Lulu Bb. Golden
Santa Fe
Toluca
Frank Shipley
I. Z. Ames
S. G. Peterson
Sarah Holmes
Maude Holmes
Anthony Kaiser
Vincent Zakubovski
Andrew Kaylasin
Peoria Northern Railway Co
Hardin G. Foster
Charles &. Hull
Ulysses G. Rithmiller
William C. Rithmiller
Mike Johannas
Troidla Saverio
Carrie Peters
Louisa Felger
Long
Lounz Lindholm
August Aronson
Fowler
Wenona
Charles Burgess
James H. Taggart
William Lynch
City of Wenona
Bernard Fowler
Lorenz Lindholm
Fowlers
Andrew S. Broaddus
Leslie Street
Thomas J. Longman
Imma Forbes
Luther M. Bell
Covell
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