Our Sister Towns And Springtime Scenes In Town
Residents report a large May Pole crowd at Henry Tuesday eve with good music and a fine time. Tomato growers plant fields for a busy season as crops emerge. Rev Irving’s sermon at the church impressed listeners with fervent words. Builders note Irving Broaddus's new residence. The piece reflects on farm labor, retirement dreams, and an unusual temperature drop from 90 to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
M. E. Church Epworth League
BR. C
Mallory
Bridge
Arog
Irving
Morse
Irving Broaddus
Mio
Sparland Frost Affects Local Crops And Town Happenings
A heavy frost by Friday night injures corn in Sparland while residents share visits and illnesses. The town hosts a Woodmen strawberry and ice cream supper, gypsies camp nearby, and Col McClanahan announces a cash sale as he quits groceries. An ice cream pavilion rises at Timothy Van Antwerp’s store. The Rebecca lodge plans a June 1 ice cream and strawberry festival for IOOF families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vincent
James Proctor
Robert Cumming
Chicago
Don Wall
Morris Holmes
Wyoming
Col McClanahan
Sormderee O'Leary
Rockford
Buckshot
Chillicothe
Timothy van Antwerp
Rebecca Branch
110. O.F
Sparland
Painter N W Tanner Builds A Beauty In Robi Murdock Home
N W Tanner the boss painter finished a house for Robi Murdock described as a beauty. Ed Trickle, station agent, returned from a trip visiting several cities and reports a pleasant time. Sparland Coxey army contingent left for Henry Islands under Col Anderson with supplies and a quirky start, then returned after two days and nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Tanner
Robi Murdock
Ed Trickle
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Sparland
Marshall County
Coxey Army
Henry Islands
Col Anderson
Coxey
Crehore
Sam Dey
F Red McClanahan
Frank Barr
Baughman
Berwick
Athay
Lancaster
Kelly & Simpson
Andy Waugh
John
Walker
Henry
Local notes from Whitefield Corners report repairs and parish events
Whitefield Corners residents share news of visitors from Mineral and Iowa, new blacksmith, and home improvements. Decoration day planned with a Center service at 8, sabbath school moved to 1 30. Reports of church and fraternal societies, crops, and community happenings include barn work, store repainting, bicycle instructions, mushroom foraging hints, and a musical outing by the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Thomas Runnells
Lillian
John Runnells
Mineral
George Longman
Iowa
Artie Swift
Clark Swittis Im
Willis
Coner
Eliza Smith
Nebraska
Bradford
Carey Fosdick
Mary Swift
Lu Elk
Saratoga
Ihru
Crow Meadow Week Notes In Rural Ledger
Jas Quinn reported a young colt badly cut on wire last week. Abel Vail C M Dawson and Peter Merdian shelled corn. Mr Christenson rented Mrs Emer ick's farm now occupied by Al Shafer. Mrs Morrison and Mrs Helmandoller hosted relatives from Peoria county last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
Jas Quinn
Abel Vail
C.M. Dawson
Peter Merdian
Christenson
Emerick
al Shafer
Morrison
Helmandoller
Peoria County
J. H. Jones & Son Buys Bargain for Resale
J H Jones and Son purchased a bargain and plan to offer a similar bargain for sale. The deal signals a local business move and potential price reductions for shoppers.
All Wool Men's Suits Sold At Half Price
Local retailer advertises medium dark plaid all wool suits sold at half price. Only a few remained and the stock will be offered Saturday Monday and Tuesday at four dollars seventy five cents each.
Gray Business Suits Offered at Prewar Prices
A limited stock of men’s gray business suits is offered at six dollars and fifty cents, down from ten dollars, as available.
Weathered frost harms corn and local life noted
Frost damaged corn on low ground as Steuben farmers shell the crop. Visitors from Kewanee and Chicago arrive for family visits and eye care. Community events include church cleanings, a strawberry supper misdated to Wednesday, and an Epworth League sub district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Beidelman
Kewanee
Beidelman
J. A. Williams
Florence
Chicago
Camp Grove News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Byron Coppins bought a new buggy. John King visited Peoria last Tuesday. Tom Malone's buggy horse ran away but no serious damage occurred. Rob King attends Geneseo commencement next Thursday. A strawberry festival will be hosted by Camp Grove residents.
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Camp Grove
Byron Coppins
John King
Peoria
Tom Malone
Rob King
Geneseo
Camp Grovo
Local church convention features international speakers and events
A church convention will include several foreign speakers and a dinner on Saturday. Tucker the evangelist will address the gathering led by Rev Harris Nennepin. James R. Smith of Blue Island is slated as orator for Decoration Day. High school and alumni events drew praise, while a burglary at C and W Eddy’s Store did not halt business.
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Tucker
H S. Grant
Peoria
Henkle
Ada Eckard
Maggie Cunningham
C. & W. Eddy
Magnolia News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local residents visited various towns including Lostant Oxbow Peoria and Belleville Kansas. Dec orations at M EA church May 30 were planned with memorial sermon May 27. Travelers include John Dean Jr Venona visitor, Bert Mitchell La Rose caller, and James Otto Independence Iowa visiting. several families hosted guests and attended tea and visits.
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Magnolia
Will Downey
Iowa
John Dean Jr
Bert Mitchell
Phebe Bowers
Mra Gallagher’s
Palatine
Starved Rock
Della Allen
Alice Barber
M. KE
John Murphy
Little Son
R. M. Dent
Etta Bobbitt
Oxbow
Punk
Spencer
Peoria
Brady
Casper Gurnea
Belleville
Kansas
J. W. Massie
Pontiac
George Ditman
Wm Bosley
Frank McCormick
Spring Valley
Ent Srne
Kias Wright
Claro Rosley
Minnie Disosway
Henry
T. H. Rosley
Alice Paxson
Cnnepin
Horton
Othe
M. EB
Rev Baker
Lostant
Louise Stillwell
Beatrice
Paidhe Massie
Matthew McKirgan
Kate McGrath
Wenona
James Otto
Independence
Bessie
Commencement Notes and Local Entertainment Ahead
A few attendees joined the Venona commencement exercises on Friday for a splendid program. Louise Stillwell and classmates performed at the M. E. church to a large appreciative audience. Magnolia young ladies plan an entertainment at the M. B. church on Wednesday evening May 30 with admission 10 cents for adults and children free. A musical seamstress offers fine sewing by note on the grand scale, price not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venona
M. E. Church
Louise Stillwell
Magnolia
M. B. Church
Community notes and obituaries from Mount Palatine
Substantial fencing work for the school board by A Leitschuh. Winfield Turner left for Hennepin. Mrs L C Barr and daughter Een from Nebraska visiting. John Travis busy with shelter work. George Ciarnes, formerly near Mount Palatine and resident of Wheaton, laid to rest in Mount Palatine cemetery on May 19.
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MT. Palatine
A. Leitschuh
Winfield Turner
Hennepin
L. C. Barr
Een
Nebraska
John Travis
George Ciarnes
Wheaton
Mount Palatine
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offer At Dr Powell's
An advertisement promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin priced at 10 cents for 10 doses. It assures relief even if you lack larger sums and invites readers to purchase at Dr Powell's location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
Caldwell
Dr Powell's
Temperance contest awards at Center Red Ribbon club
John Price loses a horse last week. Bertha Mills closes a successful term at Union school. A Salem trip is planned for Quarterly meeting. Anna Shempf visits Troy Grove teacher Gertie Wilson. The temperance contest Friday night awarded Luin Wilson three dollars, Sue Wirman two dollars, Grace Price one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
John Price
Bertha Mills
Union
Salem
Ind
Anna Shempf
Pana
Troy Grove
Gertie Wilson
Center Red Ribbon Club
Luin Wilson
Sue Wierman
Grace Price
Putnam Notebook Journal Row Summary
John Clark returned from Chicago Monday and Andy Walker of Ottawa spent Tuesday with friends. Emma Carper of Chicago, daughter of S H Condit, arrives for a weeks visit. John Mullen and family moved to Peru last Monday for a job at the pump works. Dennis McIlvoy occupies their former home. Williams suffered a broken arm in a Sunday accident while riding, but Dr Stipp reports the boy improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Stipp
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