Sparland Socials and Local News Highlights
Sparland activities include visits by Anna Luft and Henry guests, family travels to Lacon and Peoria, and a supper event at M. B. church. Local incidents cover a tire accident, a shot of misfortune to a boy: broken spokes and leg injury, plus hospital stays for Izabelle McCartney and Mrs. Tesmer Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. T. Harmeson
Peoria
Anna Luft
Helen
Henry
M. C. Marshall
Mabelle
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Advertised Relief
An ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as soothing for irritated membranes and antiseptic enough to loosen phlegm. It claims the product breaks up severe colds and eases stuffed up chests and sore throats with a dose at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Varna court records and real estate transfers outline
Court proceedings note a condemnation petition dated October 5 1916 with summons returns and a jury verdict in open court. Guardian ad litem Wallace J Black receives a $10 fee as cost. Real estate transfers list Toluca Coal Co to Frank Villano and multiple quitclaim and lot transfers in Toluca and Bennington. Marriage licenses record George Gibson and Alpha Hall and Lyle Duncan and Emma Cumming with paternal consent.
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Village of
Varna
Minnie E. Wright
Venice
Wallace J Black
Guardian Ad Litem
Toluca Coal Co
Frank Villano
Santa Fe
Toluca
Ruth A. Ball
Frank D. Ball
Gertrude N. Bayne
Cora E. Beckwith
Bennington
Bella M. Stoddard
Bertel M. Stoddard
Chris Cofford
Mary di Giusto
Joseph Talaga
Franco Muscolante
George Franklin Gibson
Alpha Mae Hall
Evans
Lyle B. Duncan
Emma Co. Cumming
Steuben
Henry citizen endorses Doan's Kidney Pills in public statement
BE. L. Carrier, ship builder of River Street Henry, testifies after years of backache and weak kidneys that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his discomfort and restored kidney function. He repeats his faith in the product on January 26, 1915, and urges readers to use the same remedy. Price 65 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sponsors the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Doan
Dean
BE. L. Carrier
River St
Central school hosts secret surprise party for Miss Velma Campbell
Community notes recount a Secret plan at Central School Tuesday evening for teacher Miss Velma Campbell. The column also mentions social visits, family gatherings, and corn husking season with local residents like Albert Russell, the Newells, and the Riddell family frequenting farms and towns such as Peoria Sparland Aberdeen and Lacon.
Look Out For Recurrent Colds Warning
A warning on recurring colds warns of serious diseases like chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption if a cold lingers. Cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted, affordable treatment. Local social notes follow with visits, visits, and club activities.
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Advt
Edwin Irwin Aged Boy Croup Helped By Remedy
Mrs H O Irwin of New Kensington Pa says her son Edwin suffered croup but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gave relief after she used it as directed. She advises mothers to keep a bottle at home and follow directions for relief and quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Edwin
O. Irwin
New Kensington
Chamberlain
Fall Wheat In Fine Condition After Recent Rains
Local notes report steady corn husking, new moves to Sparland, and visitors including Mrs. J Z DeVault from Bloomington. Obituaries honor Aunt Carrie Waughop Van Petten of Japan mission work, while an advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion.
Whitefield Center News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents
Carter Shearer’s four year old was injured in an elevator accident at John Burton’s while his mother was visiting. He stepped inside as it moved, tearing his shoe and injuring a toe. He was treated by Dr Blough and is improving. Also noted are Lafayette visits by Charles McAllister and Mrs McKirgan, and Thomas Seelye guests at Henry Aukland. Saratoga church services were held. Orville Lutes, Alta Daniels and Beulah Thielbar were absent from school due to illness. Miss Holton visited home folks over the weekend. Oscar Cox visited his sister Mrs Adar Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Holmes
Milan
Emma Orcutt
Lacon
Tesmer Campbell
Wm. Hoadley
Charley Hunt
Anna McFarland
Peoria
Allison Garret
Nellie Tanquary
Venona
Will Hoskins
Iri B. Ransom
Henry
Dr. Royce
Mary Riddell
James Waugh
Aberdeen
Wash
B. L. Buckley
Fredia Marshall
Wm. Riddell
Anna L. Bussell
John Cornell
Ben
Harry Bussell
California
New York
Frank
L. C. Nightwonger
John Russell
Strawn
Wm. Hill
Conrad Luft
Chillicothe
Salina
Kas
Des Moines
Maria Root
Zetta Gehr
Mabelle
Frank Johnson
Alva
Okla
Denver
Salt Lake City
VanAntwerp
Lawrence Tanquary
Chester
Fred
Maxwell
Lyle Duncan
S. V. Hodge
Son Dewey
Wm. Charles
South Whitefield
Walter Holler
Sparland
Holler
Walter
George
E. B. Blough
Baby
Scott Osborne
Will Hoadley
Lloyd
Charles
Benj Hunt
Texas
Will Thompson
Kansas
Whitefield
Ed Wishall
Fred Ely
Benny Hunt
Peter Apfel
Kewanee
Sophia Harlin
M. I
Apfel
Fenwick
Waughop
Carrie Waughop van Petten
Japan
Emory van Petten
Earth
Whitefield Center
Carter Shearer
John Burton
John
Dr. Blough
Charles McAllister
McKirgan
Lafayette
Sunday School Schedule Revised at Saratoga M E Church
Attendance Sunday's Sunday school reached 47 with 96 cents collected, down from last year’s 47 and $1.18. Church plans to start services at 2 PM, encouraging attendees to arrive 30 minutes early to avoid crowd delays. Funeral of William Monier in Champaign noted. Camp Grove begins Sunday school, bringing township total to two schools with Rev Jacobs preaching biweekly at 1 30 PM and 3 PM.
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Saratoga M. E. Church
William Monier
Champaign
Camp Grove
Jacobs
Dr Gable offers new treatment at Camp House visit
Mr Watkins describes a system promising cures for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles liver digestion and skin and nervous diseases. Dr Gable will explain the method free of charge at the Camp House Wednesday Nov 8 from 9 am to 4 30 pm and later visits will be regular with charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gable
Chicago
Henry
Camp House
Dr. Gable
Ingleside Avenue
Ill
Wealth and inequality in American society critique
A critical note on U S wealth disparities cites figures of estate distribution and dependence. It claims two of three die without an estate and that most retirees rely on relatives or charity, prompting readers to renew subscriptions.
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Sparland Department
Marshall County Hughes Club
Sparkind
Clifford Ireland
L. N. Osborne
William Aitchison
Michael Lee
D. R. Taylor
Taylor
Mt. Pulaski
Charles Edwards
Sarah Gehr
Hidorado
Hallowe'en
Wivlan Miles
Blues
Elva Campbell
Miss Thomas
Lacon Navy
Walter Smith
Glen Holler
Wilson
Hughes
Court House News
Central School
Velma Campbell
Wm. Potter
Albert Russell
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Fred Koch
Janie Ray
Albert Hufnagel
Newell House
Tenie Newell
Bob
James
Riddell
Mary Virginia
Wescott Riddell
Halsey Monier
Freida Marshall
Losta Betts
Ed Reinbeck
Ed Damm
Speer
Wirt Hurd
Burton Green
Herbert Hakes
Halleck
Otto Hurd
al Shane
Green Valley
George Khan
Bernice Merrill
Jacksonville
J. K. Burnett
la Prairie
James Burnett
B. E. Davis
Usus Et Fructus Club
Ruth Green
Miss Green
Lawn Ridge
P. B. Phillips
Mesdames Phillips
Gruner
Dr. King
Chichester
Brent
Tony Brates
Hest
Drugaists
Congress
Adams
Poland
China
Penn Center Farm
Big Bone
Castleton, Ill
H. F. Adams
Mr. Watkins
J. H. Watkins
R, G, Mattoon
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