Sparland area notes and local travels and trades
Henry Cook travels to Kewanee to paint with brother Barney. I M Jacobs changes post office to Sheffield from Streator. The Rex builds a new river landing platform for freight. Social dance draws many youths to Hopewell town hall. Various locals travel to Bradford, Chicago, and England plans loom for Williams Ball. Republican delegates attend Peoria convention. state secretary James A Rose sends a state convention folder. Maple syrup orders rise at Frank Stevens tombstone yard.
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Peterman Bros
Republican
Blygh’s
Ashigh
Frank Bush
Peoria
Henry
Wilbur Travis
Chicago
Bush
Floyd Moniter
Ella Warner Scott
B. F. Forrest
Theodore Disosway
Roy Gilmer
Sparland
Henry Cook
Kewanee
Barney
I.M. Jacobs
Streator
Sheffield
Rex
Hope‘well
Henry Seelye
Bradford Redes
Wells
John Jackson
George Lippert
Magnolia
Duke Bros
York
Joseph Mehick
Smith Jeft
Warner
Stacy Stevens
Avis George Con
Black Hua
P. F. Phillips
Robert McDonough
Bentleysville
Williams Ball
England
James Wood
Baptist Church of
Caledonia
Marshall County
Pall Store
Oscar Neff
Adams
M. A. Adams
James A Rose
Yaeger
Waukesha
Hygeia
Henry Jaeger
James Stubbles
Springfield
State Republic
Allie A. Webber
Saratoga Township
Frank Stevens
Tombber Yard
New York
Ed Osbon learns his brother Ed near death in jail
Rank Osbon reports Ed Osbon’s brother, long jailed, is failing rapidly and despaired of. The piece lists local notices including medical ads, arrivals, a shooting tournament report, railroad excursion details, and civic appointments in Henry, Illinois with multiple named residents and events.
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Osbon
Bullard
Powell
Cromwell
Frank Peterman
Chicago
Peoria
Henry
Ed Heath
George Vogelsing
Dr Izensison
Varna
Keller
Mt Palatine
Fred Wolf
Wolf
George Corey
South Pittsburg
Tenn
Kansas
Des Moines
Walter
Abler
Local notes mention Wade area figures and business ties
James, resident of Wagoner Republican Club, chosen unanimously for an office in a 600-member group. local real estate firms noted. Several brief items cover births, deaths, travels, marriages, cemetery work, and a boy scald injury with hospital care details.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
Claims a mysterious one day to eight day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia called Mystic Cure. Advertises immediate relief and removal of the cause after a single dose. Marketed by Theria Sold py a mm an d Powell, tig gestens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theria
Powell
Tig Gestens
Downey Barn Fire Loss and Local Notices
A stormy Friday afternoon saw the Downey barn in Putnam county struck by lightning near Whitefield. Four horses perished, with losses including feed grain tools and harness, while Norvel and a hired man stood in the barnyard. Insurance listed at 1800 dollars. Also noted are social visits in Henry and mentions of musicians Kellogg and local residents. Herbine advertised for constitutions, priced 60 cents, sold by Lr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Downey
Putnam County
John Clawson
Whitefield
Lr Powell
Horses Glipped at Camp Livery Barn Teeth Exam Warning
Short notice notice advises horse owners to have teeth examined now at Camp's Livery Barn. Dr. W. J. Thomas is listed with V.8 Henry, Florida. The warning urges action before conditions worsen.
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W. J. Thomas V
Henry
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Weil
Hutchins
Lincoln GO
Henry, Ill
Hopewell
Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
Itteanness
Harry
George Sleater
Rs Bayne
Kathryn Vogelang
Boston
Homeopathic Hospital
Hub
Brooklyn Hospital
Kenton
Voxelsang
Miss Ephra
C. A. Camp
James Divelbias
Lundy
Camp
Cap
Second Street
Hines
State Board of Law Examiners
Fred W
F. 8. Potter
University of Michigan
Bar of Illinois
United States
Board of Education
Law Te Clover
Ella Worley
Carpenter
Baker
Nicholson
Ely Bros
Warren &J
N. Y
Thomas Clark
Night Watch
Mark
George Harris
Wagoner
Indian Territory
Main Street
George
Lucy
Addie
Edith
James
William
Cal
Mayme Kirkpatrick
Samuel Croft
Anthony
Miss Mayme
Anthony Republican
Kirkpatrick
Marehall
Putnam Counties
Marsitall
Belle Plaine
Chas P Jésse
Bennington
Edwin H Shilling
Toluca City
Wai G Underwood
Evans
Chas Woolf
Wenona
John IV Fevans
Henry Township
Fred Schaefer
Henry City
J A Melick
Richard FE
Antrim
Richland
George H Stauter
Lacon Township
Wm Holfriehter
Laron City
Orcoran
Roberts
Jay
Hickman
Saratoga
Thomas F Salisbury
Steuben
Henry Marshall Whitefield
J. N. Young
Granville
Arch H Dysart
Hennepin
Daniel B Turner
Harry E Beck
Senachwine
James H Stipp
Roy
J.S. Troarsos & Son
Lacon, Fl
Republican Club
F. A. Raymond Sr
Joel Beach
Princeton
Grinage
N. J. Webber
P. Hu
Major Webber
Andrew Vogelsang
Chenoa
Scott
Little Earlie
Forrest
George W. E. Cook
Lacon
St Francis Hospital
Mr Cook
County Aug
Friends Table State of Health
Wiliam Harris
J. Watercott & Co
Watercott
Unois
Illinois
Russia
Manish Lasta
Inois
J. Watercott &Co
Telephone
Harry L Ghegory
Gibson City
Non
J. H. Jones
Henry Vogelsang
John of
CAE
Toomra
Lyle
William H. Kellogg
Uble
M. m. Kellogg
South Western Avenue
Farly
Marty Rose
Pillsbury 'S
Yorks Truly
H. Campbell
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