SPARLAND Acknowledges Local Election After Campaign
The quiet election day drew a full vote as SPARLAND residents note results. Weather was pleasant and visitors from Washington DC and Peoria were in town. Reports mention McKinley prosperity, and Steuben township tallies McKinley 87, Tanner 86, Graff 83, Fort 38, Geenen 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Tanner
Special Police
Bparland
George Scholes
Omas Martland
Wash Gapen
Washington, D. C
T. H. Gapen
Bradford
Henry Davis
Davis
John J. Sands
Peoria
Chicago
McKinley
Steuben
Tanner
Graff
Fort
Geenen
Varna News Highlights Local Visits and Election Reflections
A jumble of names from Varna and nearby towns lists residents visiting Venona Lacon Wenona and Chicago on business or moving away. The piece notes house completion at John Idesis fin and Olney’s eye service. It recalls a March election mood with Republican display and a parade of women in yellow carrying lanterns led by Mrs John Murphy, plus a lasting Lincoln era flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John
Olney
Optician
Trask
Mi. Hatohina
Varna
Michigan
John Murphy
W. Smith
South Whitefield notes and holiday birthdays
Al Fleetwood remains aloof. 76th birthday observed for Grandma Jacobs on Tuesday November 3. Harry Bonham and family visited the county farm Monday October 25. Ingram Smith and wife of Henry were guests of James and Mrs Jacobs last Sunday. Carrie Swarts from Mondote visited Conrad Swarts family and returned home. Prof FR annum was driving in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Fleetwood
Wille Travor
Kiefer
Grandma Jacobs
Harry Bonham
Ingram Smith
Henry Wars
James Jacobs
Carrie Swarts
Mondote
Conrad Swarts
Hiomidny
FR Annum
Local Notes From Our Vicinity Read Like A Patchwork
A gossipy column recounts visits by Mr and Mrs Jobbling of Tiskilwa and a rally in Chillicothe with attendees from South Whitefield. It mentions a Saratoga church event on Sunday November 15 and James Jacobs harvesting ten bushels of popcorn. Alfred Betts injures his big toe while chopping wood. he is healing and moving about slowly. A Miss Monahan school report in Lanham district lists students with perfect attendance in September and October and praises a chalkboard honor drawing by Monahan.
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Jobbling
Tiskilwa
Hunt
Cbbling
Chillicothe
South Whitefield
Moat
T. 8
Ant
Daly
Charles
Saratoga-Ml
James Jacobs
James
Alfred Betts
Alf
Miss Monshan
Lanham
George Waughop
Biffle Waughop
Effie Waughop
Sadie Fleetwood
Harriet Baugh
Enoch Baugh
George Christman
Eddie Baugh
Monahan
Local notes on church, elections, and community events
A crowded service in Henry and a Sunday church turnout are reported alongside civic activity. Local residents vote on the Australian ballot and a women’s group plans an afternoon poll gathering. A sermon reception for Rev Clark and family is described with a surprise hall gathering and social fare.
Social evening dinner delight at the Clarks
Guests crowded the tables and enjoyed a splendid coppered spread as the entire party feasted with relish. Mr and Mrs Clark pleased to meet new friends in a very delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Landslide for Republican Ticket in Putnam County
Rey Campbell and family settle in Hennepin as Lola brings 14 to a La rally. A crowd of 150 rides Hex steamer to Peru to hear Foreman expose Altgeld. 120 McKinley club youths attend a DePue rally on Byron and barge. The entire Republican ticket wins in Putnam County with large majorities and a late night torchlight parade. The country is said to be safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Campbell
Hennepin
Lola
A. L. White
Putnam County
McKinley
Tanner
Graff
Songreas
Jeff Durley
J. H. Taylor
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Putnam Community Notes and Local Gossip
Hurrah for McKinley as Sparland guest Charley Condit visits Edwin Grady. Henry residents Mr and Mrs Davis visit L R Thomas, Sunday. Jobo Anderson sprained shoulder slowly improving. Levi Hines returns home after ten days with Putnam friends. Town gathering and parade reports noted with Rev R Thomas sermon and Springfield convention announcements. Lone Tree visitors from Soras unable to settle church disputes. Peter Allen plans to travel to Annandale NaJ and then Fairmount West Virginia by early December.
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R. Thomas
Springfield
Soras
Lone Tres
Peter Allen
Annandale
Naj
Fairmount
West Virginia
Boys Return From Visit To Parents In Illinois
The note expresses wishes for the boys to have a grand time visiting their parents and a safe return to their Illinois home.
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Illinois
Magnolia Local Notes and Social Roundup
Cordie Wilson called in Magnolia on Monday. Mrs Geo Parke spoke with Mrs Edward Spencer last week. W W Bobbitt and H Eddingfield are ill. Jane Mathis visited Magnolia last week. Jos Hartley arrives as new barber from Henry. Welcome him to our village. Mrs O Balderson Margie and Charlotte Boman visited Mrs F Smith on Quaker Lane. A large crowd attended the Henry rally of the silver party last Saturday with good time and display. Murry Fank and a friend from Tantom called on Dick Spencer Sunday. Musical and elocutionary entertainment at the MEB church on Saturday evening November 7. Children free, adults 100 admission over 10. Uncle Josiah Spencer returns from Bloomington for weather but hopes to be well soon. The Lostant Magnolia mall time card now has Lostant 6 30, Magnolia 30, Magnolia 8 55, Lostant 10 55 with connection to the 11 13 southbound train.
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Berths Swift
Henry
Lillian Runnells
Dver
Luella Johnson
League
Harry Monroe
Will Wright
Tiskilwa
Lowar Wheatland
G. Anell
McKinley
Doyle
Samand
Willie
Florence Fountain
Orrie
Orphena Wright
Munger
Herrington
Princeton
America
Columbia
Hobart
Tanner
All Here
All Here To Partake In A Surprise Reception For Our Pastor, Rev Clark
Willis
Bro Clark
Cordie Wilson
Magnolia
Geo Parke
Edward Spencer
W. W. Bobbitt
H. Eddingfield
Jane Mathis
Jos Hartley
O. Balderson
Margie
Charlotte Boman
F. Smith
Quaker Lane
Murry Fank
Tantom
Dick Spencer
MEB
Josiah Spencer
Bloomington
Iome
Lostant-Magnolia
Lostant
Arm strong praises Ballard’s Horehound Syrup in town shop
Mr A L Armstrong a veteran druggist and citizen of the town says he has sold more of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup than any other item. He claims it is the perfect remedy for cough cold consumption and throat lung diseases and notes it is specific for croup and whooping cough and relieves a cough in one minute with no opiates. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Armstrong
Ballard
Dr Powell
Scarlet fever hits Master Iven Sipe at Mt Palatine
Mt Palatine notes show Master Iven Sipe ill with scarlet fever and local reflections on All Saints Day. Dr McGee made a report flight to Chicago for business while Supt Hawthorne accompanied E. Burt in Granville. Mr Oliver, 79, returns to Louisana after summer visit. he plans to vote for McKinley despite Democratic ties.
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QO. E. Burt
Granville
Hawthorne
McGee
Chicago
Barr of
Lostant
George Davis
Oliver
Mrs McGee
Louisana
South
McKinley
Business Guide Recommended for Every Patron
A promotional note urges readers to obtain the Business Guide stating it fills a long felt need in households. It proclaims the book fine and valuable with every page. a sample is available at the office for inspection.
Election Returns Across States in 1900s Balloting
Telegraph dispatches from Ohio New Mexico Montana Idaho South Carolina North Carolina Arkansas and other regions report early returns with Bryan Sewall leading in several states. Majorities vary. estimates project Bryan wins in key circuits while Republicans estimate differing margins.
Georgia and Nation Await Election Returns From Georgia
Georgia voters show strong Bryan support with large majorities in counties including Fulton and several land counties. Observers note Republican gains in pockets like Fulton, while Mississippi and Louisiana favor Bryan with sizable margins. Washington reports delayed voting among federal offices and a rush of cables in New York seeking to dispatch election results and international orders once results are known.
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Portland
Bangor
Mississippi
Jackson
Misa
Bryan
Watson
Congress
Catchings
Ailver
Hole
Louisiana
New Orleans
Virginia
Richmond
Florida
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