Sparland notices and local society events in the Republican
Local news from Sparland covers illnesses engagements travel and family visits. Reports include Miles McCartney illness and Mrs. Estep Duncan visiting La Prairie, Jairus Sargent sick at Eka Lake, and James Austin's funeral. A May 4 birthday for William Smith Sr. and a Sparland village board meeting approving bonds are noted. The Sparland Woman's Club met in Lacon with 43 members, hears federation updates, music, and Japanese art themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles McCartney
McCarthy
Estep Duncan
la Prairie
Nancy Wilmot
James Austin
M. E. Church
Harry Frisbey
Wyoming
Francis
Ferry Street
Henry Olson
Robert Doran
Henry
John Sargent
Henry Sargent
Eka Lake
Mon
Geneseo
Kas
Samuel
Edith Waugh
James Waugh
Stevens Point
Wis
Peoria
Waugh
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Sparland
Harrison Gehr
George Kear
Constable
William Smith
James
Wilber Root
Curtis Tanquary
Maryin
Tanquary
Lou Elk
Woman's Club of
Lacon
Frank Barr
Katherine Piper
Barnes
J. W. Shores
Georgia Ford
Frank Wilson
Federation
Daisy Shaw
Japan
Sylvia Shores
Barr
Jessie Parsons
Gertrude Cartwright
Burglars at the Postoffice Alarmed by Call Bell
Postmaster VanAntwerp finds west door open and office lamp burning at dawn. Burglars removed the combination and handle with a railroad spike puller, placed a fuse and soap, and pennies are missing. Night boy Thomas Marland wakes to noise at 11 30 but sees nothing. Likely frightened away by the call bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanAnt- Wwerp
Postoffice
Thomas Marland
School pupils engage in varied studies and chores
The report notes multiple classes and students in a school day. William Clifton works evenings at the telephone office from 7 to 9 p m. Miss Jamilla Hutton misses school to care for her mother. Elmer Olson returns after a week in Peoria helping his uncle Magnus Olson who is injured by a falling tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagoras
William Clifton
Jamilla Hutton
Walter Luft
Elmer Olson
Peoria
Magnus Olson
Thomas Marland
Thomas
Epworth undertakings and local notices in La Prairie Center
Miss Fannie Dille and Rev W J Leach lead Sub district No 2 canvass for the C C McCown fund. Epworthians of Peoria district aim to raise 1000 dollars for the school led by Chester C McCown. Miss Eva Williams, daughter of Rev R B Williams, dies suddenly. Epworth League marks 16th anniversary with a program. Ladies' Aid hosts ice cream and strawberry supper at M E B church on May 18. Various visits and social events noted including Little Eugene Calvin’s Chicago visit and Mrs D Wilmot’s Colorado trip. Church activities include Children’s Day prep and a social at the M E B church May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Dille
Princeville
Monica Calinda
Williamsfield
C. C. McCown Fund
W. J. Leach
Miss Dille
E. L
Epworthians of
Peoria
Chester C. McCown
D. S. McCown
Henry
Rev. Dil
M. EB. Church
Eugene Calvin
Chicago
Scott
D. Wilmot
Myra
Alice
Colorado
Sparland
Ladies' Aid
Mollie Smith
Alex Calder
Erwin
Alvin Calder
Lacon
Joseph Stowell
Clarence Calder
Local news brief roundup from Speer area
SPEER residents report family visits and travel notes. A fire destroyed a brooder killing 54 chicks for J. S. Parish. Local trades include Charles Gaumer supplying moulding for Alexander Lumber with output to Manlius and plans for a drug store and a restaurant building. Mrs. Alta Stisser returns home from Peoria hospital after four weeks. May baskets delight local youth as spring weather returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Parish
Homer Andrean
Oklahoma
Gray
Minnesota
Chicago
Charles Gaumer
Alexander Lumber Company
Manlius
Gaumer
Speer
Nelson
Dr. Wilmot
Lawn Ridge
DuFour
Menoher
A. Shane
Leon Hurd
Standard Oil Company
Alta Stisser
Cottage Hospital
Peoria
Cornell
Ambrose Gehrt
LeRoy Gehrt
Buk
St. Charles
Jacob Shallow
Stocks
Bethel Church Fellowship and Epworth League Anniversary
Bethel church reports one new member, 17 adults baptized, 60 communicants served the Lord's supper. A large class received holy communion at Sparland. Epworth League to mark its 16th anniversary next Sunday. prayer meeting canceled Thursday due to Masons order in Lacon. Rev. S B Wilson to preach at A E Sparland May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Sparland
Epworth League
League
Order of Masons
Lacon
S. B. Wilson
Ae and
Outbuildings Sold. Local News From Marshall County
The south courthouse building sold to Wm Dunn for 20.50 while the north drew a 26 bid from Wm Shaw. Fred Murphy near drowning near the elevator prompted rescue by bystanders. County Superintendent Perry reports 33 of 36 teachers passed the final exam. Lacon council returns to routine with Mayor Thompson re elected. finances show debt cut from 8,700 to 4,950 and treasury rise from 740.50 to 1,871.28. Horse sickness, broken arm, exam results, and court news fill the rest of this Marshall County update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Wilkes
Wm. Dunn
Wm. Shaw
Fred Murphy
James Murphy
Perry
Hiem
Henry
Marshall County Teachers' Institute
Chicago
Lacon
John S. Thompson
Nellie Shaw
Ralph Watchorn
John Watchorn
Varna
P. H. Magoon
Iowa
Nebraska
R. M. Barnes
Probate Court Estate Notices and Real Estate Transfers
Probate filings list claims allowed for Cyrus Caldwell estate and guardianship actions for Alice McNutt minor children with Anna R Anske appointed guardian. Final reports approved for Albert Pool and Henry Smith estates. Real estate transfers include multiple lot sales in Lacon Sparland and Varna areas with named purchasers and parcels. Marriage license issued for Peter Vingutis and Marija Kingserlaini of Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Caldwell
W. O. Ensign
G. T. Sheer
J. H. Wink
F. W. Wilcox
Paul Florin
I. N. Smith
Alice McNutt
Frank F. McNutt
Wilma Sea McNutt
Anna R. Anske
Alice C. McNutt
Albert M. Pool
Martin Daily
Frederika W. Bayne
Henry J. Smith
Irene Ruth Robinson
Calvin M. Robinson
Illinois Central Railroad Company
T. J. Hoge
M. S. Street
L. M. Magill
H. J. Bassler
Peter Vingutis
Toluca
Marija Kingserlaini
James Osburn
Marion Osburn
Fleming
Lacon
Elizabeth Osburn
William L. Kleyer
William Winters
Smith
T. E. Gapen
Frank E. Carrithers
Richland
Bruce Green
Abraham Ridedon
Coal Company
Sparland
Anton Gaab
Ludwig Bogner
Lombard’s Railroad
E. R. Walker
Oscar McLaughlin
Cotton
Charles
Crazy
Joseph H. Jones
Henry
Valentine Kroeper
Ann H. Schmitt
Hartley
William George Lynch
Johnson G. White
Sherwood
Varna
Uncle George Tries Cider Prank At Bill's Hotel
In New Hampshire farm country Uncle George Blodgett, a teetotaler and prohibitionist, receives a barrel of cider from Bill Small. Bill serves English ale in a test, and Uncle George drinks it saying cider keeps better in some cellars, then departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blodgett
New Hampshire
Bill
George
Uncle George
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Sparland Personals
Otto Dietz
Dixon
Church Notes
Marshall County News
Lacon Democrat
Lacon Home Journal
Lacon High School
Farmers Elevator Company of
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Elizabeth Work
J. W. Umphrey
G. D. Heaver
Mrs. Umphrey
Alton
Postmaster Beckwith
Ben Dent
Arkansas
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Dent
Mia
Mary Stanton
Tony Solich
Emil Strauch
Charles Kane
A. Kahn
Jaklich
Court House News
Robert Waugh
Sparland, Ill
PF. H. Gehr
Sparland, Illinois
WM. Riddell
Wescott
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Sparland Bank
Jno
I. Thompson
James Smith
W. HU. Ford
Wiliam Riddell
M.A. Hussenfly
J. M. Barbes
E. F. Hunter
Illinois
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National Biscuit Co
John van Antwerp
Ayers
Ayer
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