Local Notices From Sparland and Surroundings
Sparland Departant Mrs James Mallory visited in Henry Sunday. Mrs Barbara Campbell was sick day or two last week. Mrs Ed Corcoran's father and mother visited her Tuesday. Miss Lyla Tanner home again to stay. Mrs Simpson and Mrs Mills Walker and daughter Verna visited relatives in Lacon Sunday. Mrs R M McLaughlin and daughter Mrs Fred Harvey were visiting relatives in town Tuesday. Misses Eva Simpson and Viva Lester of Lacon visited Mr Simpson's Sunday. Mrs Della Thatcher and her two girls Myrtle and Vera of Lacon visited friends Saturday. Mrs Carver and Electa Frisbey spent Sunday in the country with Tim Carver and family. How does this warm weather taste after so much cold and rain. Everyone says now Oh my how warm it is. Mrs Arch Compton would like to take in washing. Anyone who can give her work will be doing a kindness as she needs the help. The shaft started up again Monday and will likely run steady now as the difference between the operators and miners has been settled. Miss Bessie Ray lost a belt last Saturday evening somewhere on the street. Anyone finding it please return it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mallory
Henry
Barbara Campbell
Ed Corcoran
Lyla Tanner
Simpson
Mills Walker
Verna
Lacon
R. M. McLaughlin
Fred Harvey
Eva Simpson
Viva Lester
Bessie Ray
Springtown notes and changes ripple through the town
Mrs Howe visited her sick sister in Freeport and soon after the warm spell spurred housecleaning. A new ice cream parlor opened by Ernest Kline Jesse White with Mary Tanner as assistant. Belated rain and gales drenched the town while the Baptist youth group formed with Lilly Simpson as organist. Sparland remains dry with saloons closed and several shops vacant. Ed Christman plans to move to Lacon Kelly to Peoria and Simpson to Sparland to garden, hoping for a better season. Smallpox cases among Aitchison prompts fumigation vaccination of all residents and store staff. The preliminary contest at the Methodist church drew a large crowd with 12 contestants. awards went to Roland O’Leary Beulah Kear and Pauline Nightwonger for grammar and high school respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse White
Mary Tanner
Lilly Simpson
Ellen Headley
Osborne
Sparland
Ed Christman
Lacon
Kelly
Peoria
Simpson
Soarland
Aitchison
Jessie Pringle
John van Antwerp
Robert Waugh
Methodist Church
Jennie Kear
Ina Murdock
Ethel Christman
Wesley Marland
Roland O'Leary
Everett Simpson
Ethel Watkins
Lena Macon
Rena Tanquary
Sadie Marland
Pauline Nightbwonger
Wesley Marlans
Beulah Kear
Pauline Nightwonger
Local Music Recital Closes as County Contest Looms
Elsie Gehr delivered an instrumental solo and the male quartet consisting of Fred Hill John Marland Prof Hoagland and Fred Gehr performed two selections. Mrs Barnes of La Prairie sang a solo with Elsie Gehr as accompanist. The event ends with anticipation for the county contest and commencement day in three weeks unless postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gehr
Fred Hill
John Marland
Prof. Hoagland
Fred Gehr
Mrs. Barnes
la Prairie
Chronic Constipation Cured by Foley's Urino Laxative
An advertisement asserts Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation, aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels, and restores natural action. It claims quick relief, non irritating formula, pleasant taste, and warns against substitutes, signed by A. J. Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J
La Prairie Notices and Funeral of Mrs Gell in La Prairie
A La Prairie column lists illness and visits including Mr Julius Barnes from Wyoming and Eva Stowell undergoing surgery in Galesburg. It covers the funeral of Mrs. Richard Gell held May 6 at United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lockart and Rev. Black, recounts Mrs Gell’s life from London to La Prairie and her devout service in churches. The piece includes remarks from a pastor about her Christian character and thanks to friends, family, and the choir for support during her death on May 4, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davinson
Kansas
Eva Stowell
Galesburg
J. G. Stowell
Eva
Abingdon
Job Fowler
Laughry
Has
Wilmot
Richard Gell
Mary Ann Wood
London
England
Elizabeth
la Prairie
Marie Martin
Gell
Bro. Martin
Martin
Ion
Lacon
la Pravie
Rey
Lawn Ridge Notes and Community Happenings
Mrs. Millie Sims improves steadily while Agent Stevens visits Edelstein. Town folk plan Lawn Ridge cemetery meeting May 16 at 3 pm to discuss association business. Rev A B Curtis family relocates happily to the parsonage as Decoration Day preparations begin. A birthday party honors Miss Hilda Sutliff and the community anticipates a patriotic Decoration Day program at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Greene
Charles Goodrich
Will Stowell
Newton Bragg
Lawn Ridge Cemetery
George Johnson
Burt Wilcox
Armina Caldwell
Morris Perkins
William Foster
A. B. Curtis
Martha
Asa Jones
Congregational Church
Sheridan Grove
Diat
Manuer
Local notes from Speer and environs
A roundup of brief notices from Speer and nearby towns. Residents and visitors are named with small events: Louis Shane visiting Peoria, Evens running a meat wagon, foundation work begun for a new elevator, cement blocks produced, Osmund Shane ill with pleurisy, Ruth Hinman ill with grip, Hillebrand planning an 80 foot rear addition, rain delaying corn planting, Thomas Collins suffering rheumatism, Mary Peterson and daughter Belle traveling to Iowa, William Gray visiting Edlestein, Irene Peterson visiting Speer, Julius Ghert visiting Morton, more church visits and friendly gatherings around Speer and Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPEER
Louis Shane
Peoria
Evens
Osmund Shane
Lane
Dunlap
Erskine
Ruth Hinman
Hillebrand
Thomas Collins
Mary Peterson
Belle
Iowa
William Gray
Edlestein
Irene Peterson
Julius Ghert
Morton
Mike Ghert
Dick Wiles
Otto Dietz
Dixon
Eyen
Lawn Ridge
Robbie Greene
South Whitefield Village Notes and Local Happenings
Miss Virginia Lane is rehired for another Burson district school year after a successful term. A letter from Mrs Julius Meister is noted as well. Neighbors enjoy sunny weather, with rain on Monday. William Jacobs does carpenter work for I W Waughop. Mr and Mrs Joe Seawars dine with Mr and Mrs Leslie Waughop. Supervisor C L Klein hosts a gathering. A foot race among weights provides amusement. Farling works for C Hunt and J Reinbeck. Adams Peoria music store is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lane
Burson
Julius Meister
Wiiam Jacobs
I. W. Waughop
Joe Seawars
Leslie Waughop
Charlie Hunt
Jacobs
C. L. Klein
Bill
We Farling
C. Hunt
J. Reinbeck
Whitefield Center Community Notes and Visits
Miss Myrl Soper visited Putnam at George Vail’s home. Mrs. Laura Bourdette traded in Henry last Saturday. Ethel Shorts is recovering from illness. Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. L Lassman and will meet Mrs. Charles Griffin on June 3. Henry Rowe family visited Thomas Seelye. Jemel Ketchum and Lawrence Hunt delivered hogs in Henry. Mrs. David Huffman is recovering. Mrs. Lyman Hunt entertained Miss Emily Fawcett over Sunday. Sunday school offers ribbons to attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Norton Moffitt visited Seelye’s. Lula Durflinger was called home to Henry due to her mother’s illness. D H Runnells of Austria Colorado plans a new seven room house and barn on their farm. Sunday school at 2 and preaching at 3. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hunt
Henry
David Huffman
Lyman Hunt
Emily Fawcett
Lindsey Anderson
Norton Moffitt
T. R. Se2ly
Dunn County News Briefs and Local Notes
Lundy notes Toms overdue. Miss Ella Meaking works for Mrs. Frank Dawson. Little Walter McAleer badly hurt when a grindstone toppled on him Friday. one lung and shoulder bruised. ill this past week but hopes for recovery. Mrs. Smithstrom Chillicothe now keeps house for Peter Hohner. Edith Klein’s status unclear. Dunlap school closes Friday. teaching for next year unknown. Willis Rickeys welcome a new baby last week. Dora Wolfe visits with cousins Anna and Della Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Willis Rickey’s
Dora Wolfe
Anna
Della Klein
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advised for Kidney Issues
Personal notice urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney concerns to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Warns that delay strengthens the disease and cites A. J. Ironmonger as the signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
A. J. Ironmonger
Probate Court Records For Various Estates And Guardianships
Probate actions list notices. guardianship letters issued for Meier and Elmer K Charlotte R and Fred Fosbender minors. Bonds approved for Vincent and Fosbender estates. Will admitted for Vincent. Claims allowed include Northwestern Elevator and Grain Co and others totaling several hundred dollars. July term for claims noted for multiple estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kamp
William H. Feazel
Louis A. Meier
Priscilla A. Meier
Fred A. Vincent
Sarah Adaline Vincent
David Casey
Northwestern Elevator and Grain Co
John R. Paskell
John P. Code
Adolph Renzi
H. R
Wm. Cahill
Same
Elmer K
Charlotte R
Fred Fosbender
Myra Fosbender
Probate Docket Reports Relinquishments and Final Discharge
Estate of S R Morefield deceased relinquishment by Mary Morefield widow to admin filed Letters issued to Daniel O Dwyer bond 1000 Warrant of appraisement to C M Robinson J H WebYer and William Dillon Estate of Mahlon S Street relinquishment to administer by Hettle G Street widow filed Letters issued to E D Richmond bond 500 Estate of Mathias Hoge deceased final report filed administrator discharged Court costs remitted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton & Peterson
A. T. Anderson
George W. Keller
P. S. Mabry
George W. Norton
Homer Barney
M. Balenselfer
S. R. Morefield
Mary Morefield
Daniel O. Dwyer
C. M. Robinson
J. H. WebYer
William Dillon
Mahlon S. Street
Adminster
Hettle G. Street
E. D. Richmond
Mathias Hoge
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Guarantee
B. G. Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi proclaims customers get gold worth value in weight when buying Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at A J ironmonger’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
A. J. Ironmonger
Teachers Examinations List From County Supervisor
The following took the teachers examination before County Superintendent Perry on Saturday May 2: Grace Beecher Myrtle Perry and Bessie Feazel of Washburn Sarah Murphy and Eva Furgenson Bradford Ethel Hollandsworth Camp Grove G H Shepard La Rose Irene McCormick Normal Maybelle Hanger Lena Macon and Pauline Nightwonger Sparland Emily Fawcette and Paul Deitrich Henry Gertrude Justice Bertie Leslie Maud Bell Charles Fisher Ethel F Day Harry Miller Edna Carlson Carrie Davis Charles McCoy Nina Scarborough Varna Bem Litchfield Toluca Alta Aman Speer Mabel Mellow and Alice McNutt Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Grace Beecher
Myrtle Perry
Bessie Feazel
Washburn
Sarah Murphy
Eva Furgenson
Bradford
Ethel Hollandsworth
Camp Grove
G. H. Shepard
la Rose
Irene McCormick
Normal
Maybelle Hanger
Lena Macon
Pauline Nightwonger
Sparland
Emily Fawcette
Paul Deitrich
Henry Gertrude Justice
Bertie Leslie
Maud Bell
Charles Fisher
Ethel F. Day
Harry Miller
Edna Carlson
Carrie Davis
Charles McCoy
Nina Scarborough
Varna
Litchfield
Toluca
Alta Aman
Speer
Mabel Mellow
Alice McNutt
Lacon
Californian’s Luck Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed
Charles F Budahn of Tracy California claims the luckiest day of his life was buying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says two 25c boxes cured years of itching piles after other treatments failed. The product is sold under guarantee at A J Ironmonger’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles F.budahn
Tracy
California
A. J. Ironmonger
Hyram L Colts Offered at Berganz and Putnam Barns
Hyram L will be found this season at the Berganz barn in Henry on Fridays and Saturdays and at the undersigned’s barn west of Putnam IN the rest of the week. Sire Tommy Door dam McGregory Chief with Col. Young and California lineage. Terms 15 dollars to insure a living colt to stand and suck. Care not liable for accidents. J H Williams Putnam IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berganz
Henry
Putnam, IN
Hyram L
Tommy Door
McGregory Chief
Col. Young
California
J. H. Williams
Putnam
Wasatusa's Kid Breeds At Saratoga For Current Season
The Standard Bred trotting stallion Wasatusa's Kid by Dan Onward No 37960 to Nutwood 600 dam Wasa tusa 2 22 by Seven Plumes 19568 2 18 dam Little Silver 2 40 by McGregor Chief 2559 half brother to Cressus 2 02 champion sire. Wasatusa's Kid three years old good size gait color well bred and will stand for service at my Saratoga place this season. Fifteen dollars for living colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Nutwood
Wasatusa
Seven Plumes
Little Silver
McGregor Chief
Cressus
Waskawee
Saratoga
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Rocky Mountain Limited
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Aper's
Ly. Henry
Denver
Ar. Henry
Rock Island
Utah
Aires Neth
Warren Cowles
Pass
Agt
Peoria, Ill
G. Vale
Wistrand
Benjamin Moore
Mglaughlin Bros
Sparland, Ill
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Illinois
the Republic
Sparland Departant
Sparland Personals
Scott
South Whitefield
Court House News
Karl Fosbender
Peter Zimmerman
M. V. Wilson
C. R. Robinson
William Feazel
Hutchins & Downey
H. A. McCoy
Wasatusa’s
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