Local residents transact business and visit nearby towns
Sparlard Department Milby Marshall was in Peoria Saturday transacting business. Wm. Riddell and A. Aitchison were in Toulon Tuesday transacting business. Mrs. Dunlap and Mrs. Edith Monier shopped in Peoria last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Van Antwerp shopped in Henry Tuesday morning. Mrs. Frank Poignant spent Saturday last week with her mother, Mrs. Sparr. Miss Freda Frank vacationing with home folks in Sparland and Henry. Miss Mary Osborne at home this week on a school break. Mrs. Thomas Martin of La Prairie called on friends in Sparland last Thursday. Miss Bess Hill spent part of last week in Princeville with her brother Fred Hill and family. Mrs. H. W. Gehr spent Tuesday in Henry with her sister, Mrs. Frank Johnson. Mrs. Anna Luft is home from Peoria after neck gland operation. Alma and Edna Calder of La Prairie spent the weekend with Miss Mamie Campbell. They took the final exam in Lacon Friday. Grace Aitchison and Hisse Gehr guests of Miss Lucie Calder in La Prairie from Friday to Monday and attended the L. L. C. meeting at Miss Grace Powell's Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milby Marshall
Peoria
Wm. Riddell
A. Aitchison
Toulon
Dunlap
Edith Monier
John VanAntwerp
Henry
Frank Poignant
R. Sparr
Freda Frank
Sparland
Mary Osborne
Thomas Martin
la Prairie
Bess Hill
Princeville
Fred Hill
H. W. Gehr
Frank Johnson
Anna Luft
Alma
Edna Calder
Mamie Campbell
Lacon
Grace Aitchison
Hisse Gehr
Lucie Calder
Grace Powell
Pasturing for stock near Sparland offered this summer
Limited number of cattle to be pastured with running water on a Grass pasture. Apply to E. E. Blackwell, 114 miles west of Sparland. 4-18-31. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for curing coughs and colds with rising sales and testimonials. For sale by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Blackwell
Sparland
Chamberlain
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Smiles and Small Manners On The Street Car
A large woman takes the strap as a small man rises with a bow offering her his seat. She thanks him and asks where he got up from. A playful definition joke ends with a pun about stability and a stable.
Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh and Cold Symptoms
Hyomei is advertised as ending hawking and snuff ling by inhaling this antiseptic remedy. The full outfit costs $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents, advertised by T. J. Segraver and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J .Segraver
Local Social and Notice Highlights From La Prairie Scene
Social visits mingle with local events as residents from Sparland Henry Camp Grove and Lacon gather. A hayloft accident injures Thomas Davidson while church events and meetings flank the week with planned gatherings in May.
South Whitefield Notes Include Visitors and Family
Township Assessor A W Betz visited farmers on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Holler of Peoria visited their children, Oscar Holler and Ed Damm families. A new baby son welcomed at Damm home. Mrs Bickerman helps with Damm baby and mother. Quimby hosted mother and brother late last week. Pride hosted a Chicago friend. Many South Whitefield residents shopped Saturday. Ed Trumpeter and baby to Spring Bay. Tommy Farling sold his road horse and bought a faster one. Farmers report rain hindering field work. Alex Wunder visited Frank Wunder home. W Kuss and wife of Henry visited by auto. Promote Chamberlain's ointment for rheumatism. sold by Segraves and Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
A. W. Betz
Social notes from South Milo and nearby towns
Mrs. Reynolds of Peoria and her daughter visited with the Clement family. Several neighbors visited, including Olive Barker with Mrs. Carrico and Mrs. Boon Wright. Anna Dickman stayed with Margie Smith, and Minnie Morris with her daughter visited the Carrico household. A series of brief calls and visits occurred among local residents including the Bentleys, Montgomeries, and Robisons, with out of town visits to Henry and Peoria noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Peoria
William Clement
Olive Barker
Carrico
Boon Wright
Anna Dickman
Margie Smith
Minnie Morris
Little
Tiskilwa
James Carrico
Clarence McClane
Henry
Lela
Benjamin Montgomery
Myra, Alden
Lucile Bentley
Festus Bentley
Robert Conover
Clarence Schneider
Ira
James
Victor Robinson
Mr. Colehower
Sparland Man Faces Trial in Virginia Bootlegging Case
In Sparland a federal case against Frank P. Kelly centers on bootlegging liquor without excise tax payment. Key witnesses include Roy Bolander and others who testified about Kelly's gathering place and drink orders. The trial went to the jury after closing arguments in Peoria Journal report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Twain
Frank P. Kelly
United States
Converse
Frank van Antwerp
W. B. McCartney
Charles Schaff
Kelly
Roy Bolander
Bolander
Peoria Journal
Local notes from Saratoga and nearby towns
Thomas Murphy lost a horse last week while a school election occurred the prior Saturday night. Maggie Landers and Mrs. Carter Shearer assisted with matters. Funeral for Jay Bonham held in Paxton last week attended by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aukland. Mail delivery improves when roads permit, aided by a new auto. An all day rain Sunday was welcome. Mrs. Thomas Salisbury of Henry visits relatives. Mary Wilson and Lester Lewis sat the central exam in LaCon Friday. John Thumma underwent appendicitis surgery in Peoria last Thursday and is recovering. T A Seelye of Henry oversees a barn project for his sister Mrs Laura Harrison near Larry Cople’s place. Herbert Doyle’s brief Thursday trip concluded Saturday. Cottage: inquiries to Herbert. Mr. and Mrs. Rude Miller visited in Tiskilwa. Rude travels to Chicago for doctor, said to be improving. Miss Johnson of Tiskilwa aided Mrs. W Chesney with house cleaning. Born April 22 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Chesney near Putnam. Born April 20 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reynolds. Margaret Lidgard and Maxine Chesney visit Aunt Mrs Henry Smith. Esther Clark ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs Electa Bishop visiting Wm Chesney’s and caring for Uncle Edward Merritt, improving. Miss Blanche Doty visited Aunt Mrs A Kopp in Bradford. Mrs H Soper from Putnam visited daughter Mrs Melvin Grange and fell ill Thursday. a Tiskilwa doctor was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Thomas Murphy
Maggie Landers
Carter Shearer
Henry Aukland
Jay Bonham
Paxton
Thomas Salisbury
Henry
Mary Wilson
Lester Lewis
Lacon
John Thumma
Peoria
T. A. Seelye
Laura Harrison
Larry Cople
Herbert Doyle
Herbert
Rude Miller
Tiskilwa
Rude
Chicago
Miss Johnson
W. Chesney
Samuel Chesney
Putnam
Ernest Reynolds
Margaret, Lidgard
Maxine Chesney
Henry Smith
Esther Clark
Electa Bishop
Chesney
Edward Merritt
Blanche Doty
A. Kopp
Bradford
H. Soper
Melvin Grange
Some Facts on Roads and Bridges by A J Jayne
At the Business Men's Association of Monmouth A J Jayne argued township organization is the best road and bridge system. He urged annual or biannual county seat meetings of commissioners, backing local road officers, and warned against city oriented schemes that shift costs to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association of Monmouth
A. J. Jayne
Jayne
Dart
United States
Illinois
Careful Coexistence With Chickens For Garden Time
A brief guide on keeping chickens without harming neighbors gardens. Roosters warn of weather changes while hens lay eggs and hatch chicks. When gardens are planted birds are penned to protect neighbors and maintain friendly relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lesson from the busy bee stings not
A school scene features a teacher asking what lesson the busy bee teaches. Tommy replies that the lesson is to avoid getting stung, illustrating a simple classroom exchange about practical caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Local Notes From Lawn Ridge Community Gatherings and Changes
Mrs Dawson returns home near Evanston after assisting Maria Cornell. James L Root of Des Moines visits relatives along the county line. Lay delegate Mrs Sumner Perkins and Rev Curtis attend Central West association at Wyoming. Charles Perkins is bedridden with rheumatism. George Sims renovates his home choosing to install a furnace. Orren Colwell and Edwards Station bride visit, while he helps Charley with farm work. Miners strike hurts Charley’s coal business. he marries during leisure. School election Saturday evening sees low turnout. H E Crady re-elected, George Sims fills vacancy due to Sheridan Grove removal. District finances are sound. Heating system praised for keeping the room comfortable all winter with less coal as spring arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Dawson
Maria Cornell
Evanston
James L. Root
Des Moines
Sumner Perkins
Curtis
Central-West Association
Wyoming
Charles Perkin i
George Sims
Orren Colwell
Edwards Station
Charles Donath
Charley
H. E. Crady
Sheridan Grove
Probate Court Acts In Various Estate Matters
Probate actions include wills admitted to probate for Peter Senninger and multiple administrations. Paulina Martin and A M Barnes are appointed in estate administration with bonds of 2000 and 2600 respectively. Supplemental inventories, final reports, and real estate transfers are noted. Marriage licenses issued to Leone and Moreski, Ely and Daniels. Local notices from Toluca Star-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Senninger
Lucian Martin
Paulina Martin
Christopher Christ
Mary Shearer
John King
Dianna Feazel
Benj Zimmerman
Marchesi Francesco
Santa Fe
Toluca
Martha A
Mary E. Ogle
Thomas
Emma Harwood
Richland
Road
Lacon
Sabatino Leone
Mary Moreski
Roanoke
Fred P. Ely
Myrtle Daniels
Whitefield
Bergner Store Cuts Prices on Women Suits Coats and Dresses
The Bergner store offers lowered prices on Women's and Misses' Suits Coats and Dresses making an opportunity for shoppers to buy desirable garments while time remains.
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Bergner
New Navy Blue and Tan Serge Suits at Half Price
Absolute bargain on new Navy Blue and Tan Serge suits plus light colored mix. Suits valued at 20 and 25 dollars offered for 15 dollars each.
New Summer Dresses Bargain Sale Highlight
Plain colored Messalines and Serges offered as late model dresses at half price. Dresses valued at ten dollars now selling for five dollars in a limited time sale.
Wyoming Livery Barn Fires Claim Two Horses
The James Barton livery barn in Wyoming loses two horses with one burned in Camp Grove and the other dying of pneumonia at the Wyoming barn. Also noted are Eastern Star events in Toulon and Wyoming, oiling Main Street in Wenona, and obituaries and engagements among local residents.
Hash definition debate stumps nobody says Blithers
Hanks notes attempts to stump Dr. Wiley with a definition of hash. Blithers retorts hash is merely a recurrence of conglomerate remnants at subsequent meals, implying the term lacks mystery or difficulty.
Indigestion Remedy Promises Relief At 50 Cents
An advertisement claims indigestion stems from an upset stomach and causes dizziness nervousness biliousness and headaches. It promotes MI DNA as a guaranteed fix with a money back offer and lists T. J. Segraves' as a retailer.
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T. J. Segraves
Little Things in Nature Reminiscence at Bangor School
The Bangor Maine article recounts W W Stetson’s lesson on noticing nature through simple questions about apples cow teeth and hen feathers. A girl mimics Stetson urging classmates to observe common things to avoid being fools. It then notes Baltimore hosting Democrats conventions since 1832 and Republicans in 1864 with Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stetson
Bangor
Mes
Mr. Stetson
Taft Urges International Inquiry Into High Cost of Living
President Taft in his late message to Congress calls for an international inquiry into the rising cost of living. He notes a congressional commission found cost increases across the United States and worldwide, signaling remedies beyond domestic action are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
United States
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