Community Notes From Sparland and Nearby
Local items report Mrs Whitcomb visiting her sister Mrs Le Shaw Tesmer in Bloomington, T Van Antwerp starting a wagon trade, and miners ending a strike pending a general settlement. AJS Buer’s son injured in a coal shaft, Clifford Bonham returning to Minnesota, and Sparland teachers named for the new school year. Deputy sheriff and 150 specials arrived for Toluca event. W Riddell and Miss Robb escaped injury in a buggy accident near Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Whitcomb
Bloomington
le Shaw Tesmer
T. van Antwerp
Burt
Henvy Times
Wymer
Henry
Clayton Lodge
A.J. Buer
Haigh
Clifford Bonham
Zumbrots
Minn
Sparland
J. R. Benton
M. Barton
Clara J. Robb
M. Killion
Ilmois
Lacon
Tuncon
Toluca
W. Riddell
Miss Robb
Local Notes From Sparland and Surrounding Area
Boasting a mix of community updates includes Will Rowe leaving the area, local visits by Lyman Hunt and family, and a new ornamental yard fence by Mr Meister. Surveyor Wightman and aides surveyed the Rowe road with local commissioners. Baptism at Sparland church follows Sunday sermon. Dr King’s remedies advertised with free samples from H B Bucklen Co. and Dr Powll’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rowe
Plaisance
James McCune
Meister
John Schropfer
Crow Meadow
Lyman Hunt
Wenona
Lina Whitmer
Washburn
Tobias Whitmer
A J Athbay
Roland
Surveyor Wightman
Lacon
Rowe Road
Mattern, Clawson
Waughop
Hunt
Grandma Christman
Glara Hayline
Baptist Church
Dr King
H. B. Bucklen &Co
Chicago
Dr Powll
Woodmen Anniversary and Local Updates From Whitefield Corners
Emma Swill visited relatives Friday and Saturday. Ed Jennings and Carrie Shurtz wed April 25 at the parsonage. A large Woodmen anniversary event drew a big crowd with a short program and grand supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Emma Swill
Ethel Willis
Putnam
Grady
J Monier
Henry
Melvin Runnells
Tiskilwa
Ed Jennings
Carrie Shurtz
R. Y. Hazard
Wm Stever
Mr Stever
J.T. Worthington
Lu Elk
Saratoga
Woodman
Local Farm Notes and Social Roster
David Blackwell shows slow improvement. Ben Russell forecasts shelling corn Thursday while Cornelius Tanquary shelled corn on Wednesday. Clara Robb spent Sunday with Mrs Alvin Gallup. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Peter Dalhouser on April 21. Farmers discuss planting corn in coming days. Sabbath school meets every Sunday at 10 o clock. Prof Stephens of Sparland spoke at Bethel last Sabbath. Mrs Clara Thompson and daughter of Lacon visited Mrs Mary Thompson. Curtis Tanquary and sister Ethel of Saratoga visited Uncle Addison Lanquary family Monday.
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David Blackwell
Ben Russell
Cornelius Tanquary
Clara Robb
Alvin Gallup
Peter Dalhouser
Stephens of
Sparland
Bethel
Clara Thompson
Lacon
Mary Thompson
Curtis Tanquary
Ethel of
Saratoge
Addison Lanquary
Community Notes From Saratoga and Surrounds
Joe Johnson owns two new buggies noted in Saratoga while Old Mr Shearer visits Toulon Alta and Janny Ray from Sparland tours the country. May Ball visits neighborhood. chores include oats, corn planting, and a windmill accident injuring Mr Webber. Chicken thefts and church cleanup mark a week of local activity.
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Joe Johnson
Shearer
Toulon
Alta
Janny Ray
Sparland
May Ball
Holly Culton
Camp Grove
Scholes
Henry
Webber
Local Notes From Galesburg And Nearby Areas
Lucy Smith visits friends in Galesburg this week while Rov Thomas Martin ships a carload of fat hogs. Bernard Webber of Venona spends no time visiting his uncle A P Webber last week. Nancie Burns helps Mrs John Turnbull in the culinary department this summer. William Toover and wife of Wyoming spend a few days at J P Roots last week. Rey Tucker filled Roy Ward’s pulpit in Saratoga Sunday and Rev Ward preaches for him at the Ridge Monday. Blue Ridge meeting ends this week with good results and church progress noted. The Methodist service Sunday marked the church’s first painting since renovation. Gyrus Root installs woven wire fence between house and barn, easing hens in the flower beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Smith
Galesburg
Thomas Martin
Bernard Webber
Venona
A. P. Webber
Nancie Burns
John Turnbull
William Toover
Wyoming
J P. Root
Rey Tucker
Roy Ward
Saratoga
Rev Ward
the Ridge
Blue Ridge
Gyrus Root
Camp Grove Social and Local Incidents
T R Shaefer tiling for Mr Townsend. Mr O'Brien loses a horse to colic last Tuesday. Cora Townsend of Wyoming visits Camp Grove. John and Frank Boyle host a party with late dancing. Joe Malone returns from Peoria sick. Hoe plans to return to school after health recovery. John Gubbins nurses a carbuncle and is improving. Stark county teachers held an institute aided by Prof McCormick of Normal who spoke on Our Heritage Thursday.
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T. R. Shaefer
McDill
John
Stark County
McCormick
Normal
Old Man's 8 Wide Dungola Shoes Draw Loyal Purchases
An old friend exclaimed I'll take em after being shown our Old Man's 8 wide Dungola Shoes. The store notes phenomenal success of recent Special Shoe Sales and promises deeper cuts on two upcoming Saturdays to attract close cash buyers.
Elderly Uncle Roswell Wilder Dies After Fall
Uncle Roswell Wilder in his 83d year died from a fall at home after his right leg gave way and he fractured his hip and struck his head. He was nearly blind and frail for years, leaving a wife and three sons. Born in New York, he lived in the Ridge since 1870, with years near Batavia. The funeral was held at Blue Ridge Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Wilder
Mr Wilder
Ile
New York
the Ridge
Batavia
Blue Ridge
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Claims for Skin Ailments
An old classified-style notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and skin eruptions. It promises a money-back guarantee if not satisfied and lists a price of 25 pence per box sold by Dr Powell the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Powell
Local Socials and Notices From Hennepin Area
J H Dunlavy of Princeton was in the city Tuesday and Theo Bruening showcases fine rigs. Couples and guests visit, with Decoration Day set for May 30 in Iisanepin. Rev James R Smith will speak. Obituary for Belle Hayslip. marriages noted and house keeping plans at 6th and Granville Boulevard. A buggy accident near Hennepin injures Mrs Chestnut.
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J. H. Dunlavy
Princeton
Theo Bruening
Harry Davis
Dec Studgvin
Eugene Barmore
Henry Mon BY
Harry Eddy
Deacon Evans
Henry
Grace
Tot Woods
Stouffer
Charley Young
Chicago
Jennie Towle
Iisanepin
James R. Smith
Blue Island
Hennepin
I. O. O. F. Hall
Belle Hayslip
Greer Hayslip
Granville
Fox
Union Grove
6Th and
Granville Boulevard
Hugh Chestnut
Magnolia
Arm and buggy accident injures George in Florida trip
Samuel Suteliff retrieved the broken arm victim Geo Winterschicdt after a buggy crash caused by a runaway horse near a corn shelter. Dr McCormick treated George, who expects to be in a sling for weeks. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Suteliff
Florid
Geo Winterschicdt
George
McCormick
Florence Given and Liza Nuss Spend Sunday Outing
Liza Nuss spent Sunday with friends on the Lane. Florence Given is spending a few days in Streator.
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Liza Nuss
Florence Given
Streator
Local Social Notes and a Hazardous Prank
Mae Parkinson and Lou Smith spent Sunday together while Perry Mills and Joseph Boyle visited Normal on Monday. Amos Wilson and cousin F. Smith shared Sunday with Venona relatives. Lila Wilson hosted Fig Kidd Saturday and Sunday. Master Arthur Wilson wears a sling for a broken arm. Students receive invitations to Hennepin commencement on May 10 and express thanks. A boy lighting a match near powder caused an explosion injuring Willie Merithew. A farewell for Dr and Mrs Pendleton occurred at Wilson’s with refreshments. Miners’ procession to Toluca caused a loud night, draining wells along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Parkinson
Sendy
Lou Smith
Perry Mills
Joseph Boyle
Amos Wilson
Venona
F. &. Smith
Lila Wilson
Fig Kidd
Sunny
Arthur Wilson
Hennepin
Willie Merithew
Magnolia High School Play Promises Humor at Center School House
Magnolia pupils and teachers present The School Ma’am at Center School House on Wednesday evening May 9. Admission 15 cents, children 10 cents, proceeds benefit the Magnolia High School library. Cast appears on the bills. Mrs R J Boman learns of her son William’s critical illness in Pontiac as family members endure sorrow from recent deaths in California and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia High School
Center School House
Magnolia High School Library
R.J. Boman
J. W. Massie
William of
Pontiac
James
Botwer on the Acts Plays Through Anxiety and Cloves
Dialogue excerpt shows Mr Bixby and Mrs Bixby discussing rain and cold with one partner noting anxiety that oddly smells of cloves. The informal exchange captures domestic mood and humor from a Kings Jester vignette.
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Mr Bixby
Mrs. Bixby
John
Valentine Day in Africa and a Married Life Tale
A fragment from Texas Siftings quotes a gossiping exchange about a man nicknamed Old Gayboy who reportedly married a much younger woman after his prior wife’s death. The dialogue hints at social scandal and a mind unsettled by grief, ending with a note on consolation and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Siftings
Fragmentary dialogue from historical clipping
A garbled harbor of quotes and names about money and family. It includes a line about paying a bill and a question to a verger about a father. The passage is fragmentary with obscure dialect terms and misspellings.
Township Treasurer Report for Mareha boven ty Planes 1804
The document presents a township treasurer’s annual statement for Mareha township for the year ending April 3, 1804. It lists accounts with school trusts, districts, and funds, detailing receipts at beginning, expenditures like teachers’ salaries, repairs, incidental expenses, and interest. The report is sworn by John Barnard, township treasurer, and signed by E.T. Disoswayd on April 28, 1804.
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New Dt
Mareha Boven
Agra
Heverots
Bane Revere
Vrom County
Eame
Ros
Laxes
Bass
Tehebers
John Barnard
E.T
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