Last Week School Closes Amid Local News and Health Updates
Miss Elsie Cumming and other residents recover from illnesses as measles and small pox scare ease. Quarantine lifted, families move, and community reports praise fishing, church services, a May basket birth, and a reorganized band planning weekly practice downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Cumming
Roland Cumming
Henry
Viletta Murdock
Trumpeter
Flora
Snell
William Everett
California
Peoria
Mr. King
Camp Grove
Charles Duncan
Liberty
Hugh McKenna
Jim Fogarty
Harry Brisbey
Doss Frisbey
Essie Hoadley
Oscar McLaughlin
Sparland Community News Reflects Flood Delays and Local Events
The letter notes water receding enabling bridge crossing by week end, plans for a Sparland event on Oscar McLaughlin hill pasture, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Rist, and a friendly tone about safety and visitation. Mills Walker suffered a broken arm after a wagon mishap near Van Antwerp & Osborne's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snell
Harry
Whitefield
Dr. Willis
Grady
Peoria
Lacon
M. E. Church
Rev
Rist
Sparland
Oscar McLaughlin
van Antwerp & Osborne
Mills Walker
Royer
Mills
van Antwerp
Aitchison
Inter-Scholastic Literary and Athletic Contest at Sparland
The Marshall County Inter-Scholastic event will be held at Sparland on June 5 and 6 with 75 athletes in events and 19 in literary contests. Oration and declamations lead literary entries while track field events include sprints, jumps, hurdles, relays, and two team sports. Final baseball basketball and track events start June 6 at 9 am with meals provided on grounds by local churches and a caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Sparland
M. B
MEB
the Baptist Church
Commencement Exercises For the 1908 Class
Invitations issued for the graduation exercises at the Methodist church on Friday May 29 graduates include Jesse Duncan Stella O Leary Bruce Frisbey Minnie Olson Fred Blackwell Sadie Marland class flower red carnation motto eo Will colors Alice Blue and white teachers H B Hoagland WW C Luft Bessie Tanquary Elsie Gehr board of education Fred H Gehr president Dr B E Royce and Andrew Aitchison program elements include processional invocation solo the Golden Promise by Mrs McCartney Henry Wetzel accompanist instrumental solo Austrian song by Ethel Watkins address Education and Life Abundant by Prof W J Sutherland diploma presentation by Fred Gehr president and more solos and benediction by Rev Rist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jesse Duncan
Stella O'Leary
Bruce Frisbey
Minnie Olson
Fred Blackwell
Sadie Marland
Eo Will
Alice
H. B. Hoagland
WW. C. Luft
Bessie Tanquary
Elsie Gehr
Board of Education
Fred H. Gehr
B. E. Royce
Andrew Aitchison
Rist
Mrs. McCartney
Henry Wetzel
Ethel Watkins
W. J. Sutherland
Western Illinois State Normal
Fred Frank
Fred Gehr
Solo
Queen of
Smallpox Outbreak Warns Whitefield Center Residents
Whitefield Center reports a smallpox case with Mrs. John Klein seriously ill. Farmers express discouragement over persistent bad weather delaying haying. Community notes mention new yard fence by Mrs. L Hunt, ferrying relatives at memorial Odd Fellows service, and upcoming Center church memorial on Saturday at 2 30 p m with Rev. Dunlevy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klein
L. Hunt
The
Odd Fellows
Whitefield
Ethel Seelye
Community Notices from La Prairie and Surrounding Areas
Sabbath communion services united at the U P and M B churches with all invited. Families travel between Indiana Illinois and Iowa. visits include Mrs Fites and Miss Anna Stowell. Joseph Gray born in Chillicothe Ohio Aug 10 1884 died in La Prairie May 18 1908 aged 23 years 9 months. Funeral held at United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Black with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Fowler
Langley
Kas
Oxford Junction
Anna Stowell
Shirley
California
Harry Stowell
Galesburg
Eva
Herman Webber
Porter Webber
Marshall
Whitefield
B. F. Packingham
Joseph Gray
Chillicothe
la Prairie
Wilber Root
Ohio
W.S. Root
Church Triumphant
Rev. Black
Lawn Ridge Social Notices and Local Deaths
Wm Oswalt from Peoria visited Lawn Ridge this Sunday as guest of Miss Alma Caldwell. News came of the sudden death of Mrs Adam Rottermann in Princeville while visiting there. Miss Anna Stowell returns from California with aunt Miss Anna Calder. Eva remains in hospital in critical condition. James Outram of Long Point, 86, remains spry though eyesight limits trades. Mrs Martha Cornell visited the Mar tin family at Oak Hill. The Congregational church held a social and reception for the new pastor Mr Curtis, with speeches by C A Timmons and solo performances by Ruth Hinman and Mrs Curtis, followed by ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Oswalt
Peoria
Alma Caldwell
Adam Rotterman
Princeville
Anna Stowell
California
Anna Calder
Eva
James Outram
Long Point
Reuben
Martha Cornell
Oak Hill
D. C. Martin
United Churches
Congregational Church
Speer
C. A. Timmons
Mr. Curtis
Ruth Hinman
South Whitefield Briefs Mention Ida Shriver Visit
Miss Ida Shriver of Peoria is the guest of Miss Minnie Klein in South Whitefield and has many old friends nearby. Spring work is delayed by rain, but oats pastures and gardens look fine. A small pox scare exists in Whitefield. Miss Gilpin’s school closes Wednesday and she will not attend Normal summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Shriver
Peoria
Minnie Klein
Shriner
Whitefield
Gilpin
Doan's Kidney Pills Support Henry Ill Patient Testimony
Local reader C. W. Woodward of Henry Illinois testifies after five years of kidney trouble. He reports back pain, dark painful urine, and fatigue improve after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at J. W. Niece's drug store. 50 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
C. W. Woodward
J. W. Niece
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Chronic constipation cured with Foley's Ortho Laxative
An advertisement extols Foley's Ortho Laxative as a safe pleasant remedy for chronic constipation and improved digestion. It promises quick relief without nausea or griping and cautions against substitutes. The piece also notes local social and church visits and a memorial service planned by Rev. Cordes of Tiskilwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Quick Health
An advertisement explains the kidneys filter blood impurities and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure. It urges immediate use to restore health, signed by A J Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A, J
Decoration services at Center church May 30
Long note reports a Decoration service at Center church on Saturday at 2 30 led by Rev Dunlevy with all invited. It mentions a large Sunday school crowd and a community push for red or blue campaign buttons at next Sunday’s service. Also details social visits and health news of residents including Mrs Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Holler
Bride
George
Frank Dawson
Putnam
Mrs. Dawson
Miss Aura Rouse
Mae Lowden
Roanoxe
Brown
Colds That Hang On Spring Remedy Advertisement
Colds that linger in spring sap strength and nerves, risking illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a quick cough stopper that expels the cold, described as safe and certain in results by A. J. Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J. Ironmonger
Local Travel and Rain Delays Hit Area Businesses
James Speer and others visited Peoria on business while residents visited relatives in Princeville and Morton. Masons began the foundation for Hillebrand and Phillips store. wet weather slowed progress by a couple weeks. Farmers complain rain hampers corn planting as ducks benefit from moisture in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Speer
Peoria
Masons
Hillebrand and Phillips
Social notes from Lone Tree and Putnam region
Lindsey Anderson lost a driving horse last week. Agnes Finlley and relatives spent time with kin in Putnam and Mrs Frank Anderson. Local visits included Will Wright of St. Joseph, Allen Moffitt and families, and O P Carroll. Lone Tree residents attended an Odd Fellows sermon in Whitefield and a new sawmill was unloaded at Putnam for Moffitt and Daniel. The Chicago Daily Tribune and The Henry Republican offered a combined one year for four dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Lindsey Anderson
Agnes Finlley
Putnany
Frank Anderson
Dawson
Henry
Will Wright
St. Joseph
Allen Moffitt
Seelye
Father Moffitt
O. P. Carroll
Putnam
John Anderson
Clarence
David Wright
Milo
Odd Fellows
Whitefield
Dunlevy
Swansey
Yarrington
Moffitt
Mr. Moffitt
Daniel Anderson
Squirrels Multiply in Lacon Court House Park
William Dunn, the court house janitor, reports eleven new squirrels joining a growing town colony now totaling at least 25. Some tame enough to take food from hands. Ex Governor Yates may visit Lacon as rumors swirl about the GOP nomination. Tom McGowan, 27, suffered a serious accident while loading ice and appears gravely ill. Willis Buck wrestled a wounded hawk and its battle with pigs ends with the hawk killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon Journal
William Dunn
Court House
Court House Park
Yates
Wyoming
Lacon
Tom
Willis Buck
South Lacon
Mr. Buck
Toluca Detective Returns After Toluca Case
Santa Fe detective T. C. Vella, active in Toluca since April 17, returns to Tokepa with no clues yet found to identify those responsible for wrecking train No. 1. St. Joachim's school plans commencement exercises at Klin ger theater on Friday evening June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
T. C. Vella
Santa Fe
Tokepa
Kas
St. Joachim's School
Klinger Theater
Estate of Maria Anna Englebrecht Administrator Notice
Marshall County Illinois estate claims must be presented to the County Court at Lacon on the first Monday of July 1908. Creditors should file claims and debtors must pay promptly to Charles R. Jones administrator. Fred W. Potter attorney notes May 19 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Jones
Fred W. Potter
Administrator's Notice Estate of Georgia Otto
Notice to all claimants against the estate of Georgia Billa Otto deceased to present claims to the Marshall County Illinois County Court at LaCon City Hall on July first 1908 for adjustment. Debts to the estate should be paid to the undersigned E B Smith Administrator dated May 18 1908. Henry E Jacobs Counsel. B G Stewart Cedar View Miss endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills sold at A J Ironmonger’s drug store 25c. Subscribe for The Republican for all the news all the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Anna Englebrecht
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Paige
Georgia Hila Otto
Georgia Billa Otto
A. D
E. B. Smith
Henry E. Jacobs
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
A. J. Ironmonger
Probate Court Notices and Real Estate Transfers Summary
Illinois probate actions list in July term including Antonio Solomoni assault case with $25 fines, deceased estate letters issued for Georgia Otto and Maria Englebrecht, guardianship for Nellie Fawcette, estates to H I Smith Charles R Jones Bernard Yeovrer, appraisers named Adam Peterman and others, guardianship for Strawn minors, inventory filed. Real estate transfers include Mary J. Hoar to Jacob Glatz and Bridget Harney to Geo N and Chas Harney with referenced sections in Whitefield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House News
State of
Illinois
Antonio Solomoni
Georgia Otto
H.l B. Smith
Nellie Fawcette
Sarah Fawcette
Maria A. Englebrecht
Charles R. Jones
George Schuster
Bernard Yeovrer
Adam Peterman
Will Slewers
Dennis Hartley
Esther
Helen
Rudolph
Lucy
Ralph Strawn
Strawn
Mary J. Hoar
Jacob Glatz
Warren
Henry
Bridget Harney
Geo. N
Chas
J. Harney
Whitefield
Mrs Sivley Becomes Captain of City of Peoria Steamer
Mrs. G M Sivley of Peoria passed the wartime river master exam before Commissioners Mansfield and Peck earning papers to act as master of river steamers. Her license arrives Monday enabling her to command the City of Peoria, joining a rare group of women river pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivley
Big River Steamer
G. M. Sivley
Peoria
Mansfield and Peck
Upper
Mississippi River
United States
George B. Watkins
Illinois
Mississippi
Cairo
Pearl
Herald-Transcript
Hyram L Colt Available This Season at Henry Son and Putnam Barns
Hyram L will be found this season at the Berganz barn in Henry son Fridays and Saturdays and the undersigned barn a half mile west of Putnam NL. Sired by Tommy Door out of McGregory Chief with Tommy Door by Col. Young and California dam. Terms 15 dollars to insure a living colt to stand and suck. Care will be taken but no responsibility for accidents. H Williams Putnam Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berganz
Henryson
Putnam
Hyram L
Tommy Door
McGregory Chief
Col. Young
California
H. Williams
Wasatusa's Kid Ready for Service at Saratoga Stallion
The Standard Bred trotting stallion Wasatusa's Kid, sired by Dan Onward and dam Nutwood 600, stands at Henry Applen's place in Saratoga for the season. He is a three year old of good size and breeding, offered for fifteen dollars for a lying colt. Dam Wasa tusa traces to Little Silver and McGregor Chief with strong progeny records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Nutwood
Wasatusa
Seven Plumes
Little Silver
McGregor Chief
Cressus
Waskawee
Saratoga
Henry Applen
Henry
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Wistrand
Benjamin
Moore
McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Sparcand Departant
Sparland Personals
Whitefield Center
Lawn Ridge
South Whitefield
SOUTH
Reynolds
Will Clement
William Bentley
Cammie ‘Driver
Rufus Warner
Schueman
Phenix
Sherman Ellard
Bradford
Will Bentley
Merton Swift
William Mielkey
Melvin Griswold
Wilbur
Rob Kidd
John McClane
Ira Robinson
Amree Longman
I. O
Cordes
Tiskilwa
James Turner
John Reid
Chicago Daily Tribune
Henry Republican
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