Teacher George Harney to Lead McNulty School Again
Local brief notes announce George N Harney, 23, a Henry high school graduate, will teach at the McNulty school next year with strong district support. Also reported is Colehower of Toluca losing 3000 in a grain house failure, and church organ debate in LaPrairie township amid mixed opinions. A serious accident at the Muble School injured two girls by a stray 10 pound shot from older students, with no serious conclusions yet. a new son born to R L Anske in May at Lacon is noted along with Springfield travels, wheelmen appointment, and other local tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N Harney
McNulty
Henry High School
Bradford
Colehower
Toluca
Tom
LaPrairie Township
Muble
B. R. Laughlin
Littl Hinaman
Laughlin
John Southwell
Board of Education
Lacon
R. L. Anske
R. Lipscomb
Peoria
George Day
J. WH. Franklin
I. W. Bane
Senachwine
Gertrude
Efe McClary
Springfield
Andrew Barkow
Sonsul
Illinois Digision
League of American Wheelmen
Ide Reardon
Pekin
Minnie Clark
Heme
Lacon-boys
Mary Barnes
Gaacon
Buchanan's
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cavalry
Lacon Shoys
Local Notes From Sparland and Surrounding Area
Sparland and vicinity buzz with activity as residents report home repairs and household tasks. G W Zimmermen announces services as Police Magistrate and Notary Public, while C F Simpkins takes over the meat market. A Cuban lecture on Spanish brutality is scheduled for Tuesday at 2 pm, restricted to men. Maxwell returns from Chicago visiting daughter and Dr Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddell
Campbell
Andrew Aitchison
Everettins
Charles
Smith
Thompson
Updegraff
Orrin Iisboy
G. W. Zimmermen
Sparland Montertors
Waughop
Wm Jacobs
John
Antwerp
Osmo Tanner
Springfield
Tapete
Mare_Maxwell
Chicago
Dr Dewey
Local Trades and Events Note Rail
Frank O Leary sold out his team wagonland and harness property to Frank A Hernand likely to Peoria. Plow cultivator services offered by G W Zimmerman with polishing and sharpening. School entertainment postponed due to rain and rescheduled. Eastern Star matron to visit Spainand chapter No 227 May 24 with an initiation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Leary
Frank A. Hernand
Peoria
G. W.zimmerman
Order of Eastern Star
Relief in Six Hours Great South American Kidney Care
Relief in six hours for kidney bladder and back pain praised as prompt by local reports. Medicine sold at Dr Powell's drug store in Varna amid town notices of gatherings weather and community events. Multiple short notices mention visits, travels, and local happenings with names and places such as Mrs W Davis Henry Dr Martin Wenona and Varna.
South Whitefield Visit Noted By Dan Couple
Frank Dan and his wife spent Sunday in this area, with local residents recalling their brief appearance and activities during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Frank Dan
Local Notes and Social Whirl From Henry and Surroundings
Busy week with visits by KR Waughop and wife, com missioner Burt's tour, and a return of John Reinbeck's family in a new surrey. Last Thursday a carload of cattle was shipped to Chicago. Mrs Meister's health concerns are noted, and entertainment at Bona May 26 invites all. Soldiers from Marshall county visit Camp Tanner before heading south. A runaway horse incident injures the narrator and Georgie, with remarks on gratitude and caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawes
Chicago
Geo Meyers
Marshall
Phil Martin
Hawes and McCormick
Magnolia
Carlson
Richland
Cappa
Freeman
German
Hopewell N Varna
Cora Dent
Tangas
J. W. Evans
Mike
Ed Dennehe
Holiaya
Miss White
Washburn
Hickm
Jove Ferguson
John Reinbeck
Snd
Surrey
KR. Waughop
Henry
Grandma Jacobs
O. H. Burt
I. W. Waughop
John Steubs
Chillicothe
South Whitefield
J. A. Titus of
la Prairie
H. D. Bonham
F. #. Duncan
Jacobs
Vaughn Charlie Updegraff
Springfield
Marshall County
Camp Tanner
Claude Cartwright
Willie Updegraff
al Buckley
Sparland
Chariie Jacobs
Whitefield
Mley
R. Waughop
Georgie
Tanquary family notes and local events in Steuben area
George Tanquary returns from Lacon where he attended court. Nd Tanquary’s social plans seek church carpets. Rain delayed farming midweek. Mrs Mary Tanquary and Will of Strawn visit David Watkins who is poorly. Russell Frisbey marries. they plan a drug store in Mattoon. Epworth League of Sparland observes anniversary next power eve with expected preaching substitute. Addison Tanquary’s colt hangs itself. Edward Tanquary loses a fine calf. Steuben Township 8.8 convention at Bethel church May 20 inviting all workers to stay all day with Pentecostal hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tanquary
Lacon
Nd Tanquary’s
Mary Tanquary
Will
Strawn
Livingston County
David Watkins
Russell Frisbey
Bride
Mattoon
Epworth League of
Sparland
Addison Tanquary
Edward Tanquary
Steuben
Bethel
Tried and True Cure Promoted for Constipation Relief
Advert says Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the best remedy for stomach troubles and constipation. It claims thousands have found welcome relief, with trial sizes 10 6 and larger sizes 60 0 and 1 000 f Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Powell
Saratoga Township Graveyard Cleanup Meeting Reminder
Residents are urged to attend the annual graveyard cleanup at the Saratoga township M M graveyard on May 28 at 9 oclock am bringing tools. Memorial services follow at the church on May 29 at 7 oclock pm with Henry and Bradford posts expected to assist. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for sale by Dr Powell at 25 cents a box for various skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Township
M. Mi
Henry
Bradford
Dr Powell
Henry County Social Notes Mention Guests and Travels
Last Saturday and Sunday brought rain. Miss Mercian of Henry visited Lida Tuers. Inez Shepherd of Strawn stayed with cousin Ida Seaton. Ethel and Mary Zenor of Henry were in the city Thursday and Friday. J P Towle and wife and Mrs Barbara Groat went to Pearls on the Rex Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepln
Miss Mercian
Henry
Lida Tuers
Inez Shepherd
Strawn
Ida Seaton
Ethel
Mary Zenor
J P Towle
Barbara Groat
Commencement and local news from Hennepin and area
The article covers Nash guests of the Leechs, a wagon accident with minor injuries, a Nash purchase negotiation for a Brook-Carry team, and a Putnam county Republican delegate convention set for May 26. It also notes the 13th annual Hennepin high school commencement on May 12 with six graduates, and named speakers and diplomas presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Nash
Chicago
H H
J W Leech
Seaton
Jnok Leech
F O Perviance
John Tuers
Leech
Nash
John
Putnam
Court House
Hennepin
Magnolia
Granville
Senachwine
J. B. Albert
Geo F. Stanton
Seo'y
Hennepin High School
Opera House
Prof Law
Marino
L. PF
Zinser
Anna Bentley
Mary
Lars Phieler
George A. McCormick
Frances M. Henning
Mara M. Boyle
J. E. Taylor, Esq
Putnam Scene Shows Local Visiting and Events
Numerous town notices record travels and visits by residents such as George Whitman Alfred Algiers Emma Loomis and Lucy Loomis. Social engagements include wedding anniversary dinners hosted by C I Anderson and others with Condit family connections acknowledged. The week ends with a Walnut Grove school tonic day and praise for Charles Prutzman for furnishing grounds and boats for a pleasant community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snell
Charles Condit
Spotland
Walter Harrson
William Condit
Los Angeles
Californias
C. I. Anderson
R. J. Anderson
H. M. Datoan
Roy Duncan
H. Condit
Ed Grady
Putnam
Ahas Condit
Sparland
Samuel Condit
Onicago
Wm Condit
Cal
Anderson House
Walnut Grove
Charles Prutzman
Local Notes From Patnam and Nearby
Northwest of Patnam Alix Gustafson plans to travel to Europe next Monday to stay there. Amanda Magnusen has not recovered from illness and is hindered by damp weather. Mrs Bertha Person travels to Rock Island to stay over the commencement with relatives and friends. A surprise welcomed Mrs Nordstrom at the start of the week with a large gathering and a rocker gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SVBA
Patnam
Alix Gustafson
Europe
Amanda Magnusen
Bertha Person
Rock Island
Nordstrom
Magnolia Event Set With Sermon and Community Fair
Magnolia notes report Moseuy Magnolia resident in a raid context and Mrs Joel Hawes visiting her parents. A memorial sermon is planned for Sabbath the 29th by Rev J N Fawcett under Garfield Post auspices, followed by a community festival including ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Moseuy
Joel Hawes
Will Merson
J. N. ‘Fawcett
Garfield Post
Goyiere Mill
M. B
Quarterly Meeting and Minstrel Show Schedule
The 3rd Quarterly Meeting gathers at Stranzi's Church May 93 and 29 with 10 am conference and Sabbath preaching at 3 pm. Rev J N Bawcott to preach. Band leader J Harrig arrives to lead and barber. Magnolia band plans minstrel show at Varns May 21 with admission May 25.
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Stranzi’s M
J.n.bawcott
Harrig
Bolicita
Magnolia
Varns
Sion
Sound Liver Remedy Ad Claims Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Herbine as a universal liver medicine to cure disorders of the liver stomach and bowels. It lists biliousness indigestion and related symptoms and promises a free trial bottle at Dr Powell's with a price of 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Local Farm Anecdotes and School Closure Note
Farmers buy corn this week as community notes cite planting and harvest mood. The Pool school at Pool school house closes with leader planning to move away. Mrs Carrie Ransom and daughter Inez with Jane McAleer visited John Halbleibh last Sunday followed by local hosts Ed Chance and Lash Durflinger families with W H Francis. School election set May 10 at Pool school. Miss McAleer praised for good term and possibly to be retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool School
Carrie Ransom
Inez
Jane McAleer
John Halbleibh
Ed Chance
Lash Durflinger
W. H. Francis
Pool ‘School
Miss McAleer
Local Notes and Society Gleanings from Clear Creek
Rev Fawcett called last week as the Gorn planter click was heard nearby. Magete Morse sewed for Mrs Mason Wilson while Nelson Halstead traveled to Spring Valley on business. Mrs Arabella Marginnon and daughter visited Lacon. Isaac Allen recently inherited property in Varna. George Wirth of Pickle spent days at OC BR Ransom, Andrew Mores, and C H Ranson attended the MWA Lodge at Henne pin. Mrs C H Ranson and daughter Ing with Jennie McAleer-Su visited Jennis Halblieb's. Jennie McAleer’s school closed last Tuesday. she returns home in Henry after teaching the fall and winter term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett
Magete Morse
Mason Wilson
Nelson Halstead
Spring Valley
Arabella Margnnon
Lacon
Isaac Allen
Varna
George Wirth
Pickle
BR Ransom
Andrew Mores
C H Ranson
Henne
C. H. Ranson
Ing
Jennie McAleeer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Spring Vitality
An advertisement plain suggests a man tired all the time from impure blood should take Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify and enrich the blood and restore energy. It claims spring weakness is common and Hood's Sarsaparilla is a proven spring medicine used by millions to build health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Local items from Quaker Lane and nearby towns
Community notices and small items from Quaker Lane plus surrounding areas. Mentions Roy Mills, Miss Stetz ler hired for Center School, A B Wilson in Springfield, Lois Wilson buys Windsor organ, Maude Mills at home in Decatur, Henry Augustine in Normal, Abel Mills at Strawn’s church, WC T U meeting at Magnolia Center Union, Young America group with military caps planning a street parade, Dewey cocktails at Brunswick, William Weeks moving to Galesburg, worm treatment ad for White’s Vermifuge, Camp House improvements, and hotel decor changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mills
Center School
Oliver Wilson
Abel Mills
Strawn’s
Henry
Dhe Frist
WC. T. U
Magnolia Center Union
Louisa Bumgarner
H F Andrew
Dewey
Brunswick Sample Room
William Weeks
Bradford
Galesburg
Billy
White
Brunswick
Charles A Camp
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Sie Rey Republican
Bparland
W Davis
Martin
Wenona
Myers Kohler
Lin Rose
Barney
Kelley
Mamie
McCoy
Whitten
La-Rose
Ora-Roberts
Mra O ' Whitten
le Prairie
Rev Evans
la Rose Thorsday
Cliff Hawes
Syracuse
Belle Wright
D O Wright
John Roberts
W. McCulloch
Streator
Evans
Warle Broaddus
Dr Evans
Agnolia
James Evans
Hoopeston
Walter Petri
Olney_Murphy
Jesse Dyans
Adelle Ireland
Mamie Little
Stella Blackmon
Maggie Shuggard
Mra Geo Myers
Clay Little
Miss Work
Miss Chalfant
Walferd Chalfant
Ora Roberts
Vici Kid
Henderson
Oxford
Gannah Jones
Henry, Ill
Saratoga
Eaking PO
Clear Creek
Quaker Lane
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