Prank of Moline and Rural Social Notes
Friday May 1 1918 Sparland and surrounding areas report social visits church events Odd Fellows parade and school preliminaries. Local residents Henry Suft Henry Hastings Theo Kaiser Grace Aitchison and Grace Bookey are mentioned with family visits and communal activities. Smetmal exams for eighth graders held at Lacon with teachers from surrounding towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Smith
White
Arble Works
Lacon
Chicago
Marshall
Charles Swanson
Adeeprarest
Simpson
Detatur
Anne Suft
Helen
Henry Suft
Tre
Wm. Frank
Henry
Theo Kaiser
Ellis
al Ruth
Peoria
Hiaehter Lorette
Yomar McLaughlin
Alfretta Bedford
Jal He Hastings
la Prairie
Sputfz
Hennepin
Monne
Harry Bookey
Delavan
Grace Aitchison
Suiday
Bookey
Mrg2
Theo Kalfer
Klotzsche
Odd Fellows
David Timmons
sPeorla
Sparland
Irs
Emler
F. H. ‘Dhr
Gehr
Smetmal
Theillages
Lucy Calder
Mamie Campball
Sadie Marland
Miss Calder
Miss Campbell
Gehr Saeverett Frisbey
VanAntwerp
Eosborne
Sur Essee
Mimer School
Music recital notes courtship and declamations at church
Song and quartet performances opened the event with selections by Annie Laurie and Juanita. Frances Rae Bernice Hoskins Emma Cumming Lulu Kenney Velma Campbell performed pieces while judges awarded Milford Marshall first in second class and Emma Cumming first in first class. Mrs Hall arrived with Henry pupils and an informal after-program followed as the midnight train waited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rae
Wiggin
Bernice Hoskins
Vallent
Emma Cumming
Lulu Kenney
Velma Campbell
Jaunita
Seleyr Robinson
Henry
Mr Perkins
Portland
Milford Marshall
Hall
Funeral honors for Mrs Theresa Ford at Sparland
Mrs Theresa Ford of Sparland was laid to rest in Sparland cemetery after a church service at the Baptist church. Eastern Star chapters from Sparland Henry and Chillicothe formed to honor her with chapter burial rites and floral tributes, with a large attendance and a grave-side Star service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aciedie Star
Thoreesehford
Sparland
Order of Eastern Star
Henry and Chillicothe
Henry
Chillcothe
Masonic Lodge
Timothy VanAntwerp
VanAntwerp
Baptist Church
Klotzsche
Mattie Schmidt
Chillicothe
Wiliams
Adah
Ruth
Esther
Martha
Electa
Martha Washington Chapter No 178
Kate Frederick
Hicks
Mannering
Bray Ruth
Meune Ada
Day
Ingle
J T Titus
Our Henry
van Antwerp
Mary A. Bedford
Mary Ann Robinson
Bel
Edobert
Joseph
George
William Espats
Mre
Annnz
Ida Long
Nayamie Taskil
Arkansas
George Bedford
Annie
de Beate
Bedford
Lewis Webster
Mother's Day to be observed at church in Milo
In South Milo Mrs Albert Rose and daughter Elsie visited Wadoljam Mielkey and Mrs Lyman Sutton called at Roy Dally's. Mother's Day service planned for May 11 at the Milo church. Reid School students Wilbur Bonshire Howard Reid and Albie Barker passed grade exams. Ladies' Aid to meet Florence Smith Thursday. Sunday school canceled next Sunday due to convention. Charlie Austin and Mrs John Meston visited ill sister in Chicago. Boyd's Grove Convention services planned May 4 with Cottage and Whitefield schools co operating. A moral quip follows about marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Albert Rose
Elsie
W4djlam Mielkey
Lyman Sutton
Roy Dally
Jessie Swineman
Margie Smith
George Hall
Alt Bradford
Reid School
Milo
Wilbur Bonshire
Howard Reid
Albie Barker
Ladies’ Aid
Florence Smith
Charlie Austin
John Meston
Chicago
Alice Darling
Boyd’s Grove
Cottage
Whitefield
Local residents and visitors highlight Camp Grove area events
Dr Blough and R J Fennell were in Chicago on business. Mrs Sparkel spent time in Peoria. George Kruger is building a new house west of Camp Grove. Leo and Ed Murphy visited with relatives from Peoria. Genevieve McQuire visited Peoria friends. Wilhelmina Sager from Kansas is staying with Mrs George Owens. Rev A H Coleman of Wyoming led services Sunday evening. The bazaar by the Ladies Aid drew a good crowd. Ed Bogner family spent Sunday in Henry. Margaret Flood of Bradford visited here with Mrs M McManus. Mr and Mrs Herberger and Mrs James Hickey traveled to Henry Saturday. Coleman will fit glasses Thursdays at the tele phone office. Mrs Janet Monier of Champaign will summer here to keep house for son James. Hickey family attended Eva Long’s wedding to Joseph Carroll in Princeville. Long has many here wishing the couple happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Blough
R. J. Fennell
Chicago
Sparkel
Peoria
George Kruger
Camp Grove
Leo
Ed Murphy
Genevieve McQuire
Wilhelmina Sager
Anthony
Kas
George Owens
A. H. Coleman
Wyoming
Busby
Blough
Bogner & Fennell
Ladies’ Aid
Ed Bogner
Henry
Margaret Flood
Bradford
M. McManus
Herberger
James P. Hickey
Hl Coleman
Janet Monier
Champaign
James
John Hickey
Hickey
Eva Long
Princeville
Miss Long
Joseph Carroll
Brimfield
St Mary's Church
Fr O'Neil
Local notes from Lawn Ridge and surrounding areas
Community tidbits report residents such as Fred Nurss and others returning home from weekend visits. Promoted Clifford Nurss becomes night bill clerk at Motherville. John and Cyrus Root dine with a sister in Des Moines. Mrs Fannie Perkins hears from Miss Nelly Runnells. A flood area near Cairo reports family safety and no losses. Foley Kidney Pills ad claims a permanent cure by J A Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurss
Donald
Harry Stowell
Henry Owen
Predmore
Isabelle Cline
Peoria
Lawn Ridge
Robert Gehrig
Allen
J L. Root
Des Moines
Cyrus Root
la Prairie
Clifford Nurss
Motherville
Charles
Samuel Perkins
Charlie
A B Curtis
Fannie Perkins
Nelly Runnells
Mounds
Cairo
Local visits and church note in Kasbeer area
Otto West and wife and others visited Charles Rosenquist near Kasbeer and Clint Hock did painting at Byron Allen's. Families from Wisconsin joined George Minier's Sunday visit. Edna returned after a two week stay with her brother Will. Several families were guests at F M Charles and Reynolds homes. No services at Cottage church next Sunday due to Sunday school convention in Milo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Perry
Chamberlain's saves from eczema and itching relief
A note reports that Chamberlain's product cures rheum and eczema, alleviating itching and burning sensations for those affected by skin irritation. The item references Cole Dhne of Teter as a claimant or user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Chamberlain
Court House News Large list of judgments deeds and licenses
Circuit Court actions include quiet title suits for Joseph H Thompson and Wm G West against Robert F Bell et al and Belle D Adams against John Schoede l et al. Appeals continued for Vinzenzi Marsilo vs Stella Di Italfa and Village of Sparland vs Frank Pp Kelly. Numerous informations for bastardy fornication adultery wife abandonment liquor and disturbing the peace. Probate real estate transfers and guardianship petitions listed with names places and dates. Marriage licenses issued to pairs from Chillicothe and Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H Thompson
Wm. G. West
Robert F. Bell
Belle D. Adams
John Schoedel
Vinzenzi Marsilo
Stella di Italfa
Sparland
Frank Pp. Kelly
State of Illinois
M. A. Lincoln
Emily Ray
John DeWalt
State of
Ilinois
David Baker
John Noll
Hallie Bruder
James Madden
Myron McLaughlin
Margaret Osborne
D. F. Gerardo
Toluca Coal Company
Peter Petrie
Tanthus Newel
Hendrix Davis
Fred Reay
William Baggs
Emma Elgin
George C. Hall
Fred McKeel
Rose Davis
Eleanor Blackstone Waltermeyer
Daniel Thomas
Lizzie Thomas
Marte
Ella M
Amasa G Garrett
Marie Garrett
J. Garrett
Garrett
Catharine Monk Et al
John Leonards
Venona
R. Preece Burt
Gartis M. Lucas
Henry
Clifford Haws
Joseph J. Gresser
John G. Mowntjoy
Guardian
M. JT Stroud
Lacon Cemetery
Philip Michitich
Dominick
Invelli
Santa Fe
Toluca
Munzia Ruscialli
Giovaum Totone
The
Constipation Cured by Newbite Pills Advertisement
Sanbury resident John Supsic praises Newbite Pills for constipation indigestion and liver issues. The ad states prompt relief and restored bowel health at 25 cents and is recommended by T Segraves and A Ironmonger.
School election names new trustees and notes local visits
The community elected John B. Anderson for a three year term and Lindsey Anderson for two years in the school board vote held Saturday the 19th. Retiring directors were Mrs. Oliver Dodney and Mrs. Lindsey Anderson. A report lists neighbors visiting, new vehicle purchases, and school notes including Edith Mercer joining the pupil roster and seventh and eighth graders taking a final exam at Tiskilwa on April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Anderson
Lindsey Anderson
Oliver Dodney
Rufus Warner
Wm. Smith
Lidgard
Milo
John Carroll
Ford
Hugh Finnegan
Henry
Frank Anderson
Ransom
N. B. Thierry
Zoe
Magnolia
Alvin Wright
Garrie
Muriel Wright
Norton Moffitt
Elmer Downey
Putnam
Oliver Downey
John B Anderson
Edith Mercer
Tiskilwa
Glenn Anderson
Carrie Anderson
I would live again and claim a better path
The speaker reflects on a life wasted by deceit and greed and imagines a second chance to change. They confess plans to earn, save, scheme, and use trickery to obtain wealth, including stealing from others, lamenting a lost honorable path. The tone is remorseful and cautionary about greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notier van
Beyer
Lea
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