Sparland Notes and Community Events in May 1913
Sparland news compiles local visits and illnesses in late May 1913. Notable items include Lore L. R. Bolender visiting Peoria, Mrs. C. W. Buckley in Henry, Lucile Hunt's illness under Dr. HB B. Royce, and Miss Alfreta Bedford visiting the country. Church events feature baptisms in Lacon and a Steuben Township Sunday School convention setup. The piece also notes Chautauqua plans for July and various local hires and homestead updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wledta Frishey
Henry
Lore L. R. Bolender
Peoria
C. W. Buckley
Lucile Hunt
HB. B. Royce
Isabelle McCartney
John Riddell
Wm. Osborne
Holmes Tanner
Margaret
Chicago
Lacon
Alfreta Bedford
Annie Hastings
Peter Maubach
Whitefield
Wm. Johnson
Cornell
Ben Hunt
South Whitefield
Sparland
Janeen
Robert Buck
Httlé
Wm. Riddell
Local Social Notes From Lacon and Surrounding Towns
Ruth Greene visits aunt Miss Mabel Webber in La Prairie. A. J. McCartney and family shop in Henry while in Lacon. Mrs. McGee of Sparland visits daughter Mrs. John Carter. Missionary tea of the Woman's Society at Mrs. Mary Turnbull’s home on June 4. Hazel Odell of Lawn Ridge visits Alice Scoon. Andrew Kelley of Saratoga to deliver Memorial address at M. E. church on June 1. Stella and Eleanor Kyle return from Cedarville this week. Lucy Calder, Robert Calder, and Ralph Greene in Lacon on Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Calder and Mrs. Rose Calder in Peoria Saturday. Nellie Kimble returns from Kansas after two months with relatives. Epworth League social at L. G. Calder home on June 3. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Stella
Eleanor Kyle
Cedarville
Lucy Calder
Robert Calder
Ralph Greene
Lacon
Andrew Calder
Rose Calder
Peoria
Nellie Kimble
Kansas
Epworth League
L. G. Calder
Electric Bitters Offered as Health Booster for All
Advert says weak anxious men and women can gain energy and appetite by taking Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney health. Mrs Rhinevault of Estal Center New York credits the remedy with life change and urges others to try it. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 with local endorsements. Renew your subscription now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Tronmonger
Dr. King
John Supsic
Sanbury
A. J
Most Prompt and Effectual Cure for Bad Colds
Local notes cover community events from Decoration Day plans at La Prairie and Corning churches to a sermon on reincarnation by Mr. Curtis. Also noted are family updates, a birthday party for Emma Wilcox, and F. D. Nurse’s 15 day vacation. An advertisement endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, effective cold cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lee
T. J. Segraves
Local Visitors And Callers In Cottage Area
Cottage area residents share a week of social calls. Edna Miner visits Brokaws near Tiskilwa while Nellie Perry visits with her brother William Perry. John O Neal and family travel to Princeton. Numerous callers stop at Byron Allens and Hen Mattinglys, including Fate and daughter, the Ruds Miller family, and the Reynalds. Mrs. Fountain and Dr Hess attend illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Miner
Brokaws
Tiskilwa
Nellie Perry
Wm. Perrys
John O'Neal
Princeton
Fate
Ena
Byron Allen
John Mattingly
Hen Mattingy’s
Ruds Miller
Joseph Cook
Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Liniment News
A Newton Iowa resident praises Chamberlain’s Liniment for rapid relief of rheumatism in the arm claiming the next morning the pains vanished. The ad recommends Chamberlain’s Liniment for chronic muscular rheumatism and notes local sales by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger. An agricultural tip argues farmers should feed corn to steers rather than sell it for meat, citing a Chicago market example of improved returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Chamberlain
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Illinois
Chicago
Chamberlain's Salve Cures Skin Ailments
Telfer Salt Rheum and Eczema are cured by Chamberlains Salve. One application relieves itch and burning sensation on the chin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Local Happenings Across South Mita and Nearby Towns
Friday to Sunday social visits include Jacob Copple at Camp Grove and Henry visitor T P Clark. Families at Walter Bentley and Walter Bentley’s home. Birth announced for Clarence and Mrs McClane’s daughter born May 21. Decoration services at Boyd’s Grove church Friday afternoon. Senator Magill to deliver address. Many neighbors visiting, selling cows, and routine housework updates. A note on Omaha floods and Foley’s Honey and Tar endorsement in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mita
Jacob Copple
Camp Grove
T. P. Clark
Henry
Wm. Bentley
Robert Conover
Walter Bentley
Clarence McClane
Margaret Smith
Elsie Swineman
Mamie Johnson
Swineman
A. L. Reid
Broadmoor
Boyd's Grove Church
Senator Magill
Miss Lyle
Carl Barker
Frank Balenseifen
Henry Bornsheuer
S. C. L. Reid
Wm. Mielkey
Albert Reese
Harry Dally
Fred Newton
George Barker
Burton Barker
Peoria
J. L. Reid
Court House News and probate court actions in Henry county
Court notices show conservatorship hearings for Alma Mutton and estate matters for multiple deceased residents including Lewis J. Hodge Bridget Ryan Patrick Cartney Daniel Thomas Alonzo Foster Anton Whitager James Hartley Sarah A Titus Mary C Ames Mary A Belford and John Daub. Real estate transfers birth notices licenses and a public instruction circular are listed along with brief health ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Williard B. Clow
Henry B. Knott
Assumpsit
Katie Biller Shafer
Raymond Hiler
William Eller
Elizabeth Agnes Lawless
Alphonsus William Lawless
James Leroy Lawless
Mary Cecelia Lawless
Thomas Joseph Lass
William White
H. A. Jones
Samee
Alma Mutton
Lewis J. Hodge
George OQ. Hodge
Bridget Ryan
James Hartley
Haring
Sarah A. Titus
Mary C. Ames
Mary A. Belford
John Daub
Louis M. Elk
Louis B. Kraus
Hoyt
Henry
Jonas T. Ball
Ludwig Balkus
Bennington
Gino Fanocchi
Marie Devon
Toluca
Charles P. Heininger
Bilbert S. Ball
Bell Plain Township
Ernest Dahlquist
Evans Township
Martin BH. Ladd
Richland Township
James Greig
Louis Pezi
Masini Passini
Ermando Trinitapelli
State directs uniform road maintenance and construction
The piece argues for state direction and standards in road maintenance and construction. It says local control causes irregular upkeep and higher future costs, and that state oversight with county engineers ensures uniform plans, funding, and prompt action, with federal cooperation anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Foley Kidney Pills Credited With Kidney Cure Claims
Mrs Cordelia Copeland of Ardeola Missouri reports long kidney and bladder trouble cured after five bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. The ad asserts similar success for all users and urges subscription to The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola
Foley
A. J. Tronmonger
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Republican
Sparland Department
Roy Newell
Abe Ridenhour
Dunlap
Orley Newell
Newell
Lewis Osborné
Lacon Friends
McCartney
Mary Whitcomb
Shawn Tesmer
Henry W. Lynch
Abe Ridenour
Oscar Pointner
Geraldine
Miller
Ind
Lizzie Simpson
John van Antwerp
Dorothy
Marion
Vera Brady
West Bluff
Memorial
H. Gehr
Charlotte Duncan
Delbert Taylor
Lulu Kenney
Wm. Aitchison
M. E. Smith
Church of the Future
Steuben Township
Marshall E. Smith
Bolender
Bethel School
McLeish
Thomas Monier
Steuben
Klotzsche
Buckley
Wiley
W. B. Duncan
Baptist Sunday School
Jennie Watkins
Leech
Croup
Schroeder
M. McLaughlin
Sparland, Tll
Emma Wilcox
Hayes
Curtis
Omaha
Ohio
L. Poole
California St
Adyv
Court House News
Department of Public Instruction
Republican
Bradford, Ill
D. J. Owens
A. B. Foster
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