Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings in Sparland
SPARLAND notes the visit of Mr Pérrin father of Mrs Van Antwerp. School picnic scheduled for June 7, last day of classes. Many townspeople report to Lacon for a special service. Mrs Ira Parker of Chicago visits Ira’s family. Tim Van Antwerp hosts Chicago visitors. Frank Harrison resumes duties as 728 Clerk in the coal shaft. A. D. B. Huffman buys the barber shop from John C. Schbelgh and moves it. Chas Hamilton outfit linked to town business. O. & B. matron A Betts praised for attending meetings. Mrs F. Barr informs that her brother James Bras Held and wife plan Minnesota trip. Cow damage leads to dispute over tree losses. Tim seeks compensation or tree removal. Charlie Powers, once shot in the temple, shows a bullet lodged in his mouth after years. The tale ends with a note on a diving miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Huffman
John C. Schbelgh
Chas Hamilton
A. Betts
F. 4
Barr
James Bras- Held
Minnesota
Tim van Antwerp
Tim
Charlie
Powers
Lacon
Varna notes detail visits and events in town
Messages show residents traveling to Chicago Eureka Magnolia and Venona on Monday Friday and Sunday. People include Ralph McCulloch Joe Otto Maud Kennedy and Maud Kennedy with varied stays. The Lent gospel meetage continues. Varna prepares a summer school with Mae Ricketts taking charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Martin
Chicago
Ralph McCulloch
Eureka
Joe Otto
Magnolia
Stuart
Maguslin
Varna Vriday
Maud Kennedy
Z. E. Martin
Delong
WL. C
Lavon
Nellie Dillon
Pearl Hancock
Lacon
Frank McCulloch
Mae Ricketts
Crow Meadow News Briefs Struck By Local Illness and Travel
T A Harney spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Ellis Shimel while she recovers from malaria fever. Mrs Will Blackburn returned from Kewanee. Mrs Carrie Patty and children of Omeda visit her father Wy. PF Willame. Mrs C M Dawson attended a funeral in Princeton. Mrs Eva Schroeder of Warrensburg visits relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Shhroeder
Warrensburg
Rumors Quell Over Andrew Munson at Shampaign
Local reports claimed Andrew Munson was forced to quit school at Shampaign and return to Ohio Station. Officials deny the stories, confirming he remains at school and intends to resume duties at Henry when the term ends. Mrs Raymond plans home travel with her. Ed Holmes and wife from near Bradford visited Mrs Quinn, joined by their daughter Mrs Bocock of Wyoming. A barn raising occurred at William Wheeler’s north of Putnam, with Wheeler boasting a fine barn ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Ed Holmes
Bradford
Shampaign
Ohio
Andréw
Henry
Ice Cream Social for Annie Young At Orrin Johnsons Home
May 17 Junior League hosts social at Orrin Johnsons home Wednesday evening honoring Annie Young now with Newton family and leaving for Missouri this week. Attendees include Vina Johnson who passed Lucian Fosdick's Rochester trip updates noted. Community gathers for Church groups Willing Workers and Epworth League announce meetings and a lecture by Rev V Aten on Home Building May 29.
Pleasant calls and local notes from South Whitefield
James Lyons and sister visited Wednesday evening while R Waughop from Henry called Monday. Miss Allen, Burson teacher, is ill with tonsillitis. The community welcomes baby daughter at Mr and Mrs 1 2k It 0 TH. Ivan Kellogg of Chicago visited. Beaste the pony died leaving a colt. Bonham Sunday school reorganized with Mrs Thomas Monier elected president and a renewed staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lyons
R. Waughop
Henry
Miss Allen
Burson School
Myrtle Smith
Sam
Mr and Mire
South Whitefield
Little Ivan
William Kellogg
Thomas &T
Ian
van Antwerp
Boarland
Nelson
Kirkpatrick
Mudgie
Bonham School
TL. W. Waugh
Ourtowneh Tp
Thomas Monier
L. G. Nighwonger
Thomas Nighswonger
Pearl Whitmer
Effie Waughop
Miss Whitmer
Paris
Edgar County
Monier
Bonham 88
I. W. Waughop
Grand and Glorious May Sale Inspires Widespread Hope
A promotional notice touts a grand May sale promising great savings for the trading public and those with limited means. It argues big deals are found in small parcels and urges readers to review the price list for valuable bargains across classes and fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pest
Comprehensive sale ad lists carpets, curtains, and clothing bargains
A broad sale advertisement offers China Mattings and Ingrain Carpets at low prices, window shades and lace curtains, plus various wall papers. Men and boys clothing including worsted suits, serge suits, and priced shoes for men and children are promoted with many discounts and color options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowells
United States
Merchant Tailor
Merchant
Local notes include visits and family news from May to June
Joe Moody Lundy fell corn on Tuesday. James Someres was sick but improves. Grace Newman of Fleury visits sister Mrs James Somers. Mrs John Hayline better. Frank Farling and family visited Putnam last Sunday. Henry Aukland and James Somers visited Peoria last Thursday. T A Seelye plans a dance in his new barn on Wednesday evening May 30. Mrs Hattie McCully of Chillicothe visited brother Clark Ball. Merle Bonham of Paxton visiting relatives. health poor but hoped to improve. Charlie Hannum and family guests of his father on Sunday. twins Mark and Max praised. Mrs James Keenan and daughter visited countryside and church Sunday. Phebe Bowers sewing at MYan Holmes's. Mrs Johnson's mother Mrs Sexton of Lacon visiting. Mr and Mrs Doyle visited country Friday to Sunday. Saratoga graveyard organizers meet at church Monday morning. May anna cleanup and put the yard in order. Decoration Services will be held at the church on Sunday June 8. Rev Tullis of Henry to deliver the Decoration sermon. The Boarland Ladies quartet to sing. The Epworth League at Saratoga celebrates 11th anniversary of I. L. base organization next Sunday evening May 27, exercises start at 8 o'clock. Everyone invited to help make this anniversary meaningful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Johnsyon
Annie Young
Newton
Missouri
Vina Johnson
Lucan
Lucian Fosdick
Rochester
Seh
Will Wright
Will
C. Swift
Moses
Albert Lane
Emma Loomis
Clara Blackburn
Kewanee
Albert Benedict
JJ Wright
Lucia Fosdick
Mr.Hay
Milo
Whitefield
Mra
Sottage
Epworth League
V. Aten
Vow of
Buda
Cottage Church
Mr Aten
T. A. Seelye
New Barn
Hattie McCully
Chillicothe
Clark Ball
Merle Bonham
Paxton
Charlie Hannum
Crow Meadow
Mark
Max
James Keenan
Henry
Phebe Bowers
Myan Holmes
Johnson
Mra Sexton
Lacon
Doyle
Saratoga
Anna Clea
Tullis
Boarland
I. L
Magnolia
Stadies- Aid Society
Massie
Lorena Carlburg
Ladies‘Aid Society
Masonic Hall
Putnam M. E
Chauncey Bacon's
Judge Stipp
Princeton
Dr Stipp
Daniel
Richard Stipp
Rev Gimson
Ariapie
Leon Northrup
W. M. Jones
M. Snedaker
Grand Ridge
Putnam and Vicinity
J. J. Ellard
Wm Wheeler
J. H. Williams
Willams
M. E
Chauncey Bacon
Weaver
Addison Stickel
Parry
Iowa
Senachwine Township
Wm Stickel
Albert Stickel
Wheeler's Grove
Miss Cleary
Lou Stapp
Enid
Elsie Carrol
Elsie
Mary Williams
Della Hominghouse
Bessie Souper
Eiig Williams
Ladies Aid
Wheeler
Wallen
Maud Mills
Parke
Wilson
Samuel Zibley
George
Fulton County
Three-I
Grange Hall
Milton Mills
McNabb
Jooe
John Bumpgarner
Granville
Joshua Ts. Mills
Mills
Washington County Ind
Lou Smith
Decatur
Dr C. Milly
Notunday
Willis B. Mills
Walter Grifft
el Paso
Peoria
Geo A. Lawrence
John Haws
L. C. Morrell
Joseph Bowman
Quincy
F F. Smith
Hazel
Smith
Benjamin
Debbie Moor
Harry Benjamin
McLean County
Clement Elitcraft
Oak Park
Spen
Uren Lawn
Walter + Flitcraft
Ella
Flitcraft
Austen
Boston
Mass
May H Comr visiting in neighborhood and church events
May Clark of Streator visits relatives and friends as carpenters prepare to begin work on Bethel church. Revs Philip and James exchange pulpits at Bethel Just with sermon well received. Sunday school convention planned at Sparland next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Streator
Hethel Church
Grain-O beverage gains loyal user after week of use
A reader reports Grain-O made from pure grains agrees better than coffee. She says after one week she would not return to coffee. Children can drink it safely with benefits. A package is available from your dealer for 15c and 2c.
Local residents and visitors noted in Hennepin area
Edna Cofoid returns from Chicago visit and various locals including Ed Hildebrand Peter Etscheidt and WA Fleming seen in city. Notables such as Lyle Durley and families attend Canton convention. several doctors and business figures active in Henry, Oneida and Bureau counties. Spasmodic colds and horse accident mentioned with Rex agent Ed Eustace in sorrowful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Cofoid
Chicago
Mary WW. Moore
Peoria
Ed Hildebrand
Henry
Peter Etscheidt
WA Fleming
Oratick- Harvester Co
H. L. White & Co
Henry Gardner
N. Cofold
Afenehan
Hope
D. J. Leech
Mary Deck
Memorials and Socials Ring Putnam Village Life
Putnam notes memorial services at Putnam M. E. church on May 27 and June 8 with sermons by Rev Gimson. Social events include an ice cream and strawberry gathering at Chauncey Bacon’s and an Endeavor meeting. A barn raising for Wm Wheelers and community gatherings drew about 75 men and 40 women, with food provided by the Ladies Aid.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted for Cough Relief
An ad touts Chamberlain Cough Remedy as effective for coughs seen as first signs of consumption. It claims early treatment cures and stresses no cost if not satisfactory, with sale through Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powyell
Local notes detail visits, farms, and community events
The report lists residents and visitors in McNabb and Fulton county including Wallen, Mills, Parke, Zibley, and Mills family kin. It mentions a baseball club talk, school closure at Fulton county, a fence project by the Three-I company, a carnival plan for Peoria, and land sales near the Mills addition.
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C. M. Henderson & Cos
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Cannah Jones
Bertham Tanquary
May Clark
Rena Tanquary
Hazel Odell
Maggie Corcoran
Philip
la Prairie
Bethel
James
Sparland
Bethél
Orrin Fristey
V. Ixetchum
Ketchum
Hennepin
Bertha Weeks
Bureau
Jamee Weeks
Nebraska
Wm Smith
Thomas
Motter
Wallace
Ty Henry
Ed Eustace
The
Rex
Eustace
Plagant Gand
Allen
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Tyndin
Puritana
Perry Hardware
Henry, Ill
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