Local notes from Sparland and nearby towns on Saturday
Sparland and nearby residents spent Saturday visiting relatives and friends in Lacon Henry Wenona Venona and Chicago. Persons named include Anna Luft John Betts Silas Cartright Frank Cummings Mamie Campbell and Mrs Dean of Los Angeles with many others attending church gatherings and noting health updates and a Boy Scouts report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Luft
Helen
Lacon
John Betts
Silas Cartright
Frank Cummings
Pawnee
Milton Webber
Venona
M. C. Marshall
Charles Swanson
Henry Seibold
Chicago
Myron Lester
George Simpson
N. W. McCartney
Flora Warner
Ohio
Bess Hill
George Wiley
Frank Johnson
M. E. Church
Baptist Church
Mamie Campbell
Bethel School
The
J. C. Ohlman
Chester
Sparland
Clyde C McLaughlin
Electa Garrett
Ralph Taylor
Marie
Wm. Anderson
Mary Ellen
Ruby Maxfield
Mae
Wilde
Chillicothe
Otto Frank
Moline
Henry Frank
Otto
Peoria
Wm. O'Leary
John Dean
Los Angele Cal
Dean
Daisy O'Leary
Della Taylor
Lewis Newalll
Wenona
Neb
Gillett
R. C. Mengan
National Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Missouri
Specific Against Colds Promoted in Sleeping Porch Idea
A Youth's Companion endorses sleeping porches or open bedrooms as a specific against colds. It adds a cold sponge bath in the morning and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to help recover when sick. Obtainable everywhere. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Advt
County Farm Muddle Highlights Steuben Township Debate
Taxpayers in Steuben township filed a complaint to Supervisor Walter Burnett about Conrad Lufts son living at the county farm and drawing a salary while boarding horses. The board referred the case to the poor farm committee which found Luft defended the arrangement as helping a sick hired man. Citizens praise Burnett for firm duty and plan to reelect him with a larger majority as the right man for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben Township
Walter Burnett
Conrad Luft
Sparland
Burnett
Lacon
Poor Farm
Luft
Steuben
Ain Tee
Local social notes from La Prairie and Peoria
Residents and visitors include Fred Aman and Frank Jones in Chicago. William King ill with scarlet fever. Mrs John Burnett and son Eugene visited Peoria. Ed Collins of Lacon hosted by H I Webber. A J McCartney visiting Slough family in Peoria. Bert Herridge returned from Los Angeles. Dorothy Scott called in Peoria. Russell family of Whitefield hosted by H I Webber. District School at Blueberry Corners planned at La Prairie Town Hall. Otto Hichstaedt and wife spent weekend in Lacon. Mollie Smith thanks community after death of her father James Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Aman
Frank Jones
Chicago
William King
John Burnett
Eugene
Peoria
Ed Collins
Lacon
H. I. Webber
A. J. McCartney
Slough
Bert Herridge
Los Angeles
Gal
Dorothy Scott
James Russell
Whitefield
Blueberry Corners
la Prairie
Otto Hichstaedt
Mollie Smith
James Smith
Malone and Danhoff wed quietly at Peoria
Glenn E Malone of Camp Grove and Miss Charlotte Danhoff of LaCon eloped to Peoria last Tuesday morning for a quiet wedding. Neighbors send congratulations as locals note several town residents traveling to Peoria or Blue Earth Minn for visits and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Glenn E. Malone
Charlotte Danhoff
Lacon
Peoria
Harry Dewey
Bert Duncan
Merton Seelye
Kenneth
Blue Worth
Minn
Morgan Myers
Wm. Malone
James Murphy
Sara
Dana Lamaster
Austin
Ind
Our Village
John Muller
Bertha Lamaster
John A. Malone
Blue Earth
Mort Seelye
John
King
South Dakota
King & Renzi
Galesburg
John Sparbell
Thomas Curran
Peter Herberger
Bert Hoots
Bloomington
Hoots
Z. A. Dodd
Marian
Isabella Goodnow
Proper Treatment for Biliousness in Churchville Ad
For a long time Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York suffered bilious attacks with sick headaches and dizziness. Chamberlains Tablets were the only remedy that gave permanent relief. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Skelton
Churchville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Cottage Visits and Family Birthday Surprise in Silvis
Ethel Kirkpatrick of Silvis visits over the weekend with cousin Gladys Jardine. Mrs. Chesney hosts a family gathering to celebrate her birthday with relatives including Watkins, Chesney, and Hunt families. S. F. Francis of Kewanee called at Jardines. Ernest Reynolds was out to the farm. A brief courtroom jab at a discharged prisoner ends with a contrite exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kirkpatrick
Silvis
Gladys Jardine
Wm. Chesney
Hleda Hunt
Leslie Watkins
Samuel Chesney
Will Chesney
Charles Hunt
Chesney
S. F. Francis
Kewanee
Jardines
Ernest Reynolds
Local family notes and social visits in Steuben
Steuben column records Daniel Mathias employed at farmer John Abergast’s east of La Cocon and describes relatives visiting, illnesses, and small town social calls. Mentions James Sargent’s bachelor status ending with nephew and wife arrival from Missouri, plus several local travel and health updates.
Sunday School Hour Changes at Saratoga M E Church
Saratoga M E Church announces service times revert to usual: Sunday school 2 PM, public worship 3 PM, Epworth League devotional at 7 PM. Annual officer election during Sunday school on April 4 and a full year’s report. Choir practice at William Divelbbiss home. New Sunday school hymnals introduced last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Divelbbiss
Home Department
Lester Lewis
Kendall Smart
Lacon Druggist Crowns Winners in Popular Lady Contest
In September C H Smith of Lacon launched a Popular Lady Contest at his store. The event ended Monday evening in March with eight prizes. Carrie May Stroup won first prize a Panama exposition round trip amid 177 710 votes. Second prize went to Gacy Hutchins with 124 355 votes. Alva Donelson took third with 8 425 votes. Other winners include Lyle Huck Miss Susie Gresvill Amaline Noli Jessie Ramsey and Maggie McIntee with various silverware watches and sets awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
C. H. Smith
Carrie May Stroup
Marry Stroup
Varna
Diamond Ying
Gacy Hutchins
Alva Donelson
Roger Tos
Lyle Iiuck
Wirth
Susie Gresvill
Hmaline Noli
Jessie Ramsey
Wighth
Maggie McIntee
Lacon Journal
South Milo Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Ivan Shorts spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marl Wabel in Genter. Mrs Will Yarger and children and Mrs Roy Dally and Miss Margaret visited Mrs Belle Martell Friday. Frank Horriclk visited Jesse Barker Thursday. Lucile Bentley visited Aunt Mrs Misse Longman. Bell Martell visited sister Mrs Mary Righthouse Wednesday. George Barker and Theodore Clark hosted Sunday visitors. Longman family dined at Walter Bentley's. Harry and Alta Martell absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Ivan Shorts
Marl Wabel
Genter
Will Yarger
Roy Dally
Margaret
Belle Martell
Frank Horriclk
Jesse Barker
Lucile Bentley
Misse Longman
Bell Martell
Mary Righthouse
George Barker
Theodore Clark
Longman
Walter Bentley
Harry
Alta Martell
Man Keeps Count Of Kisses With Wife Across Years
A man who tracked kisses with his wife since their marriage grants publication. He logged 45 500 first year, 16 000 second year, 3 650 third year, 120 fourth year, and 2 in the fifth year, then stopped recording.
South Whitefield Local Notes Highlight Farm Life and Wedding
Ambrose Thom hauled lime home this past week and A Elsie Smith shipped lime to Henry for farm fertilizer. Thomas Lopeman wed Wilma Daniels at La con, with friendly congratulations from South Whitefield. Local workers John, Harry, and I L Gilpin noted for farm and home projects. Coal mining on Thomas property gains activity as Edgar Nichols visits rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Ambrose Thom
Elsie Smith
Henry
Matt Hanson
I. W. Waughop and Son
Fred Schroeder
Richard Hunt
Peter Apfel
Benny Hunt
Lacon
Swein
Fred Davis
Thomas Property
Watford Bonham Land
Edgar Nichols
I. L. Gilpin
George Waughop
Gilpin
Walter Holler
Thomas Lopeman
Wilma Daniels
William Daniels
Mr. Lopeman
Rowe
Whitefield event and social notes from Milo area
A Milo column lists Mr. and Mrs. George Barker and Beulah visiting Theodore Clark. Mrs. Will Austin in Princeton. visits to M. Rt. Griswold. T Harris and granddaughter with Oliver Wright. CG Reid ships hogs. Carl Barker family at John McClane's. a new Spring millinery line offered by Mrs. Mary Hanchett. Charlie Swineman returns from Indiana. several local hosts for weekend visits. Mrs. Burton Barker and Agnes with Boon Wright's family. Whitefield Epworth League to present The New System at Whitefield Grange Hall on Wednesday March 24 with acts and interludes. a wood chopping joke quote about eating in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barker
Beulah
Theodore Clark
Will Austin
Princeton
M. Rt. Griswold
T. Harris
Oliver Wright
Reid
Carl Barker
John McClane
New Spring
May Prove Fatal Backache Warns of Kidney Trouble
In Henry County Mrs. K Murray of Edward Street Henry says backache and kidney symptoms appeared a year ago with sharp pains, feet swelling, and dizziness. After using three boxes of Deans Kidney Pills from Ironmonger’s Drug Store she felt relief. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Don’t ask for a generic remedy ask for Deans Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Local notes from Lawn Ridge on residents and events
Miss Cora Perkins and sister Mary E Nurss visited from Peoria to help Mrs Armstrong, returning by weekend trains. F H Cornell among the sick, Frank Wilder ran the store while Fred rested. Harry Stowell burned a water pipe in the steam furnace, needs days to fix. Roy Wilcox enjoyed bachelor life while his wife visited Chillicothe. Ada Estell Smith and her two children visit relatives. H W Crady started the season’s papering with Gaumer Jr but slowed by illness. Shirley Kellogg and George Jones shipped cattle from Hidelstein to Chicago via Santa Fe double track. Funeral for James Smith drew local friends to U P church. Dance plans paused, an independent group hosted a party instead. Water wells drilled near Michael Gerht’s farm reached 280 feet with water over 200 feet, near the ridge noted as a potential asset for prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Roy Wilcox
Chillicothe
Roy
Ada Estell Smith
H. W. Crady
C. Be, Gaumer, Jr
Shirley Kellogg
George Jones
Hdelstein
Chicago
Santa Fe
James Smith
U. P
la Prairie
Michael Gerht
Court House News Courthouse Probate and Foreclosure Actions
Court actions include confession in Eckhoff case and foreclose mortgage suits. Probate records note letters of administration issued to Lizzie L Oberholtzer with $1000 bond, claims to be adjusted at May term, appraisers named Tremain Blackstone Bogner, final settlements in Harriet Green and Maubach estates, and a private sale of property with a written order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oberholtzer
Lizzie L. Oberholtzer
Richard Tremain
Harry Blackstone
Joseph Bogner
Harriet M. Green
Joseph P. Maubach
Dea
For sale signed and probate actions list update
Legal notices cover claims hearings and funding for P. E. Phillips vs estate of Amelia Grove. estates of George H. Shaw Mary A. Bedford Ann Kelly Albert Stickel John Shubar and Mary Fort. Conservatorships guardianship nominations and final settlements noted. real estate transfers listed across multiple townships including Henry Richland Whitefield and Lacon with numerous lot and section references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Phillips
Amelia Grove
George H. Shaw
N. B. W. McCartney
Mary 2. Whitcomb
L. Shaw Tesmer
Bessie McCartney
Mary A. Bedford
Albert Stickel
John Shubar
Mary A. Fort
Ann Kelly
John W. Newburn
Venona
Frank Farling
John Hayline
Whitefield
John W. Tomb
Valentine C. Hofers
Henry
John P. Foster
Mhilward Haugens
Roberts
Bernard Haugens
Joseph J. Donnelly
Andrew R. Hancock
William Fountain
Richland
Henry Cemetery Association
C. L. Clawson
Block
Henry Cemetery
Henry Mattison
Ingram G. Smith
William J. Smith
Henry Remley
George J. Remley
Roscoe L. Bonham
Isaac K. Waughop
William Glunz
Andrew Linderer
Hopeewll
Thomas T
Elmer Lopeman
Henry W. Eckhoff
M. L. Coan
A. W. Shriver
Broadmoor
Charles Johnson
M.M. Esterdahl
Evans
Jennie C. Peterson
Frolice Kossellie
Peter Egleton
Bennington
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Beulah Kears
Hatfield
Ark
Clyde Doran
Earl van Patten
Josie
Hazel
Chris Jacobson
Olaf Swanson
Charlie Swanson
James Johnson
Ephriam Johnson
A. J. Ironmonger
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MILO
Will Henry
Bright
Henry Citi
Henry National Bank
Bank OF the People
Illinois
J. Watercott
W. P. Turner
L. R. Phillips
C. A. Phillips
Asa’t
Court House News
Circuit Court
He, Curtis
George A. Eckhoff
David Dwyer
Youngs
Sherman Glenn
Clara
Glenn
Edna Jine Hall
Mary Hall
Wilber W. Johnson
Clara Green
Smith
Frank Z. Ames
Lewis Vinecore
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