Local social notes and church report from Sparland
Sparland residents attend events and visits. Epworth League Halloween social raises $20.10. Bethel Pi Beta Gamma Halloween night at Watk ins. church program for children focuses on sin’s effects. Miss Jennie Watkins elected Bethel Ladies Aid president. postal worker resumes duties after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Pi Beta Gamma Club
Bethel
Witchland
North Pole
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Sparl
League and Aid Society
Sparland
Eevening
Bethel Ladies' Aid Society
Jennie Watkins
Delia Tanquary
Nellie Gallup
Margaret Swartz
Bertha Monier
Social News From Henry Area Friends
Miss Etta Wunder spent the weekend with Henry friends. Frank Ely built a new wash house and repaired other things. Wesley Ray visited South Whitfield relatives. Benny Hunt and Miss Miller visited Havana. Little Richard Hunt recovering from tonsil and adenoid surgery. Ernie and Miss Rose Ely visited the La Prairie home. Jennie McGee and Ella Montonge were Henry visitors. Henry Schlossers ill with blood poison but improving. Ford Schipp home entertained. Mrs Schupp and Clara visited from near Varna to meet the newborn boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Coatney
Lacon
Peter Craig
N. B. W. McCartney
Tésmer
P. A. Barr
Sparland
Hallowe'en
Ralpi’ Christman
Thomas Hoskins
Fred Blackwell
John Betts
Betts
Myron Newell
Oscar Pointner
Hallowe’en
Epworth League
South
Whitefield
Etta Wunder
Henry
Frank Ely
Wesley Ray
South Whitlfield
Benny Hunt
Miss Miller
Havana
Richard Hunt
Menard
Ernie
Miss Rose Ely
la Prairie
Frank Miller
Jennie McGee
Ella Montonge
Henry Schlossers
Ford Schipp
Mr. Schupp
Clara
Varna
Thertine
La Prairie Corn Day and Church Notices Highlight Local Events
La Prairie prepares for Corn Day at the town hall on Friday November 7 as local ministers discuss parish plans. The report lists church attendance figures and offerings from La Prairie Saratoga and Camp Grove, noting a total Busby charge of 448 to date and a recent offering of 11.24 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter ‘Burnett
Sparland
Corey Beulah Busby
Whring
Kyles
Monmouth
Thompson
Edelstein
Mollie, Smithr
Lawn Ridge notes and town updates in brief
Fred Cornell hires a new housekeeper Mrs Miller via a Chicago agency to help with his grandchildren. Emery Stewart family moves to Hawkins farm opposite the cemetery. Vacant houses linger as winter tightens, while weather and hired help strain corn gathering. Ella Trim Terryberry visits from Chicago and notes the old Ridge’s changes. Worm problems plague local children. Kickapoo Worm Killer advertised as safe and effective. T. A. Bearers and A. J. Tronmonger referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Fred Cornell
Miller
Chicago
Emery
Stewart
Hawkins
Ella Trim Terryberry
Sumner Perkins
Therthwestern
Peoria
The Republican Promotes Honest Independent News
The Springfield Massachusetts Republican advocates a complete, well edited daily paper with strong news, editorials, and arts content. It highlights prompt news service, Boston and Washington correspondents, and a robust Sunday and weekly edition aimed at western New England readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bowles
Republican
Abi
Boston
Washington
Daily Republican
Sunday Republican
Grovide
New
England
Cns
Jisntegsin
Cleayis
United States
Springfield
Maiesta
Probate and Court Actions Hit Illinois Estate Matters
Probate filings and estate actions dominate the scene with multiple wills probated and guardianships, administration letters granted, and claims scheduled. Real estate transfers, tax deeds, and marriage licenses also noted amid theft case details and local court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Lewis Griswol
Nellie Griswold
Dane
Suir H. Dahlback
Tall
N.r. Lesle Porter Wood
Guardian
Coteares Orion
H. J. Webber
Sidney Freeman
Roger T. Rowe
L. T. Wood
Charles Phoenix
W. H. Quiram
B. F. Shafer
Herman Wichstaedt
Public Service Company
F. H. Gehr
Eliza J. Wood
M. LaVeta Webber
Anthony Hacker
Jennie Kinsey
Jamesl. Stratton
Oath
Bond
M. J. French
William Hoskins
Roscoe Judd
Robert Mann
Michael Murray
State of
Illinois
Joseph Stemac
James Lawless
John L. Lawless
James O’brien
James Campion
Peter Green
William Marland
Elizabeth Marland
Walter
Mary J. Mudd
Ralph D McCulloch
Venona
John Smith
Ramona G. Scott
Lacon
James M. Calder
John Turnbull
la Prairie
Lewis G. Calder
Bartman
Smith
Vivan Haws
Varna
Monefay Haws Smith
Edmund S. Harney
George N.harney
Whitefield
Henry
John and
Anna Drummer
Jacob Ross Jacobsen
Santa*Fe
Mary
Riddell
Louise
Moore
J. ‘Astley
Frank A. Barr
Cotton
Charies * Park : 35 4 ‘Subdivisio: Toe Henryio
Kroskl
Eya ‘Heiney
Wenona
Arold
Calhou Gertrude M
Putnams County
Princeton
Os Hicks
Giletti
Putnam
Ofsia
Butto
Buffod
Ernatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. B. Church Notes
Dr. King
A. d. Tronmonger
T. J. Segraves
Advt
Machinery
Gee
Juan
Egent Fc
Tor.the
Bree Ait Att
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
T. A. Bearers
A. J. Tronmonger
Mass
Estate Central
Democratic
Ymittee
Dunnes
Progressive Party
Republica
Tne News
Court House News
Saakoneare
Egraves
Drugais i
Foor
Blackburn & Hunt
Bros
David Llew Goliath
Glidden Tour
Minneapolis
Glacier National Park
Montana
Metz
Putnam and
Marshall Counties
Winship
Hubert
Huberts
Wwe
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