Our Sister Towns and Local News From Sparland
Our Sister Towns notes rheumatism at Mary Siebold, house work by Mrs Timmons, Ed Gammett visiting from Moulton Iowa, and Rider Rowe’s sermon Pay Day. New business sales, visitors from Chicago, Davenport and Ottawa, a birth, an earthquake claim, entertainment by Wamlin’s Wizard Oil, and a busy teachers institute. Dr Roseberry visit, Vincent Jr wedding in Chicago, Ludwik owl tricks, and J B Saggers named a competent architect and builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Mary Siebold
Mra
Ottawa
Chicago
A. Barr
Thomas Bally
Lizzie
Davenport
Iowa
Bradford
Holelateln
Suncon
Alvin Gallup
Nellie
Noy
Everitt
Artizans
Yd Lazon
TaDae
Ite
Jooks Nico
Wamlin
Teachers Institute
M. B. Andrea
Mall
Rown the Methodista
Town Hall
Wolnvedes
O. B
Dr Rose
Berry
Gibson House
Roseberry
Avoaro
Ludwig
J.B. Saggers
Ilo
Mothers Friend Relief Before and After Childbirth
Three months before our first child my wife suffered severe cramps and could not leave the house without help. After using Mothers' Friend the pain ceased and she had no serious distress until confinement. She felt little pain during birth and recovered rapidly. Friends praise the remedy as a blessing to expectant mothers. Dec 8, 1894. Enfaula Ala. B Johnston.
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B. Johnston
Enfaula, Ala
Dec
Wedding plans and local notices linger in dusts and wells
South Weallefield notes weddings to come while wells and cisterns fail. Guests at I W Waughop’s include J W Shores and family from Lacon. Grandma Jacobs ill but improving. Mrs Fisher of Chillicothe to visit daughter Mrs Al Fleetwood. Garry Bonham seeks water. supplies from Paul Nightwonger's. Correction on Mrs Herricks improving. Pleasant Henry ladies hosted by Camp Eagles ton Hartley Diehl. T Bunt returns from Oklahoma. Wilbur Baugh badly burned in coal bank accident. Dr Forrest tending. bleak prognosis for 18 month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Weallefield
I. W. Waughop
J. W. Shores
Lacon
Grandma Jacobs
Herricks
Pleseant
Henry
Mesdames
A. Camp
Eagleston
B. Hartley
Blanche Diehl
Bunt
Oklahoma
Frank Thompson
Marshall County
Times
Little Wilbur Baugh
Ketchum
Little Wilbur
Baugh
Forrest
Whitefield Corners Community Notes and Visits
Grandma Clawson of Sugar Grove is poorly. Homer Swift of Chicago stayed a few days in town and works in real estate. Church attendance praised. Mrs Warner and family noted. Deaths include Mr Scriven of Groveland and Dr Reeder of York Nebraska. A corn fete drew many locals. 16 women gathered at Mrs J F Herring for sewing and a dinner. Communities shared sorrow and messages of sympathy for grieving families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Grandma Clawson
Sugar Grove
Homer Swift
Chicago
League
Mra Brokaw
Grandma Provorce
Wm. True
Kirk Booth
Mother
G. M. Clarke
Grandma Clarke
Brother Fawcette
Scriven
Groveland
Almida Scriven
Peter Warner
Wm. Webster
Sparland
Henry Present
Measrs
Downey
Lytle
Ironmower
Missea Slater
Lumerick
Mra J. Fl
Herring
Grandma Herr
Henry
Dr. Reeder
York
Neb
Iis
Persistent cough cured with Ayor’s Cherry prayeral
A lingering daily cough is not a mere irritation but a sign to seek help. The text recommends Ayor’s Cherry prayeral for prompt action and a sure cure.
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Ayor
Quake Echoes Through Sthuben As Town Sees News
The town recounts a recent earth tremor felt by many last Thursday. Local happenings include Wm Monier planning a windmill for a new well, a November 23 arrival of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gallop, and a visit from a Peoria friend. Bertha and Nellie Russell hosted a guest from Peoria while Aunt Mary Thompson recovered at home. Tanquary sent hogs to Chicago amid fears of cholera. Norman McLaughlin and Mrs Sarah Tanquary visited friends, Edward Hammett from Moulton Iowa stopped briefly on business. The community enjoyed a teacher’s association event in Sparland and a hard time social with a large turnout and varied costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
O. Tanquary
Chicago
Norman McLaughlin
Sarah Tanquary
Pontiac
Teacher's Association
Sparland
Edward Hammett
Moulton
Iowa
Bugar Grove Farm Life Portrait and Moves
The column records local activity in Bugar Grove with Howard Loomis showing a new buggy, friends husking corn, Mrs John Gregory painting her house, Steve Grady trimming, Clark Dawson remodeling and moving to a granary plan, and John Trumain bringing horses from Kansas then planning to move to Washington. It notes Mrs Freeman visiting relatives from Arkansas, Mary Cook’s death, Grandma Raymond’s conference visit, and her move to live with Mrs Dawson in a prepared sunlit room with plants and a bay window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Loomis
John Gregory
Steve Grady
Clark Dawson
Will Mutton
Paul Nightwonger
Charles Barnard
Thomas Monier
John O'Kidd
Magnolia
Clark
John Trumain
Kansas
John
Washington
Freeman
Arkansas
Henry Spencer
Francesenter
Watson Cook
Mary Cook
Grandma Raymond
Wenons
Raymond
Terbine Liver Remedy Ad Promotes Health
An old advertisement touts Terbine as a cure for biliousness constipation jaundice and related symptoms. It claims the liver stomach and bowels are corrected by Terbine with no equal among liver medicines. Trial bottles offered at Dr Powell for 75 cents each.
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Dr Powell
Local notes from La Prairie Center and surrounding areas
A La Prairie Center birth, visitors from Chillicothe and Van Orin, cattle sale by John Turnbull to Haven Leigh, storekeeper John Birkenhead to leave. MEF church convention at Saratoga, Center Sunday attendance, parsonage socials, Carrs praised, parsonage cleaned, Green Hamilton injured in coal wagon accident, West Halleck orchestra musicale praised, Saratoga Sunday school convention a success with Grieves of Lacon leading music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEF
Saratoga
Lawn Ridge
Calvin Stowell
M. E
Carr
Green Hamilton
Sparland
West Halleck
Stark County
John Grieves
Lacon
Misses Pettitt
Varna Visitors and Local Happenings
Varna hosts Rey St John and Mr Ramsey of Magnolia visiting on Saturday. Mrs Kelsey entertains a city guest as Elder Haney arranges affairs for residents. The next club meeting will be at Mrs Alma Norton’s home. A Peoria excursion drew locals, and Mr Loziler of Iowa visits Mr and Mrs Wm Kohler. Wardie Broaddus bought a fine high stepper horse. The onion flag waves as children play on the grounds. Joe Mateham T J Qng and Tony Kern joined the Peoria trip. M H people held a Monday morning business meeting. it continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Rey St John
Ramsey
Magnolia
Kelsey
Haney
Alma Norton
Peoria
Loziler
Iowa
Wm. Kohler
Wardie_Broaddus
Joe Mateham
T. J. Qng
Tony Kern
M. H
Golden wedding marks fifty years of Heldhare couple
A fragment notes a golden wedding celebrated Saturday for Mr and Mrs O Heldhare who have traveled together for 50 years. The text reflects on autumn colors and asks readers to gather leaves for decorative purposed as the woods show rich coloring.
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O. Heldhare
Crow Meadow School Closes For Short Vacation
Crow Meadow reports the Quinn school will close on Tuesday for a brief vacation. Residents in the area thresh corn last week to prepare for a large harvest. Several visitors including Lee Humphrey from Sheffield and Mrs Harrison travel through to Peoria county. Mr and Mrs Foster of Wenona visit C M Dawson. they bring Mrs Raymond for the winter. Mr and Mrs Robinson Bell return to Henry. Mrs Bell had been ill but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Lee Humphrey
Sheffield
S. L. Case
Harrison
Helmandollar
Peoria
Mra Foster
Wenona
C. M. Dawson's
Mra Raymond
Mrs Dawson
Robinson Bell
Henry
Mrs Bell
Hennepin News Briefs Include Births Visits and Local Deaths
Mayzella Cecil visits Chicago for months while court sessions pass with no injuries. J B Davis and family Sundayed at Mt Palatine with Powell. Mrs Patterson remains very low with no improvement. Rev Thomas Henderson hosted by Williamson Darley. A daughter born to Rev J O Zellar and wife on Oct 29. Local residents and families travel for visits and health concerns. Farmers husk corn ahead of December. various residents ill or aging. Price P Newburn wed Gusta Wonder of Peru. Old Henry Winterscheidt blinded and mentally distressed. Jackson Wilson sold farm to Gleason. plans to move to a peaceful Peoria life. Mrs H A Stewart and Sadie return from California. Sadie to Los Angeles High School. Burer & Lane finish gravel contract on Lacon road. earnings around $4 a day. Towle family moves to Peoria. Hennepin loses a good church worker.
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Hennepin
Mayzella Cecil
Chicago
J. B. Davis
Mt Palatine
Chas Powell
James L. Patterson
Thos J. Henderson
Williamson Darley
J. O. Zellar
F. G. Deyoe
Charley Wood
Stella Motter
Eugene Danley
Henry
M. E. Church
Rev Haney
Geo Lanktree
McCormick
Geo W. Stouffer
Geo W. Greiner
Tonica
Chas P. Towle
Cecil
Price P. Newburn
Gusta Wonder
Peru
Henry Winterscheidt
Jackson Wilson
Hennepin Prairie
Young Gleason
Jackson
H. A. Stewart
Sadie
California
Stewart
Los Angeles
Burer & Lane
Lacon
Jack
Towle
Peoria
M. B. Church
Putnam Oyster Supper Soon at Old Brick Church
Putnam notes an oyster supper at the Old Brick on Wednesday evening November 13 hosted by the Helping Hand Society of M. E. Church. Expected literary exercises and singing. Also mentions a previous announcement of a county sugar sale and an Epworth League chapter organized at M. E. B. Church with nearly 30 members. officer list to be published next week.
Local Social Notes and Marital Event in Magnolia Area
Mrs Dent is on the sick Hat, also Jim able, Mrs Geo Park was the guest of Mrs James Thornton Monday, Harvey Kamage visited friends in Bloomington a day or two. Joe Funk of Tonica was in town Monday eve and attended the minstrel show, Mr and Mrs Bobbitt and daughter Etta visited friends at Oak Hill. Peoria county, a few days last week. Mrs Ellis of Lostant departed for her home Sunday. Geo Ramsey and Miss Luella Downey were married at Peoria Wednesday the 30th. They have our best wishes. The friends of Miss Myra Nevin were shocked to hear of her death Saturday at Monticello typhoid pneumonia.
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Magnolia
Dent
Jim Able
Geo Park
James Thornton
Harvey Kamage
Bloomington
Joe Funk
Tonica
Bobbitt
Etta
Oak Hill
Peoria County
Mrs Ellis of
Lostant
Geo Ramsey
Luella Downey
Peoria
Myra Nevin
Monticello
Local Citizens Amid Harvest and Illness Rumors
C G J b helps J A Kays by shucking corn while C H Ransom assists. Albert Forrest buses corn for N J Mathis. Ina Ransom is on the sick list with grip. Lizzie Kline returns home after two to three weeks away aiding Mrs Y A Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.b
C. H. Ransom
J. A. Kays
I Albert Forrest
N. J. Mathis
Ina Ransom
Grip
Lizzie Kline
Y. A. Glenn
Sunday churchgoers and local notes from town
Names of residents appear with social visits and travel. Willie Ransom returned home Saturday morning for a wrist issue, then went back to work Sunday. Attendance at Baptist and Methodist services is noted, plus a mention of Marion Fleming and James Murphy’s guests and Ottawa trip. Dr Turner from Magnolia examined J A Kaya’s throat, diagnosing tonsillitis. illness of a Mrs Francis Stewart and Mrs Ra Shaner’s visit from Kago are referenced.
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Ronntiy
Watterous
Willie Ransom
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Marion Flemming
James Murphy
Ottawa
Turner
Magnolia
J. A. Kaya
Laura
Francis Stewart
Ra Shaner
Kago
Vie
How to Prevent Croup for Young Mothers
A 19th century health note explains croup arises from a cold and affects children prone to colds. Early hoarseness signals onset, followed by a rough cough. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective to prevent and treat croup, with sale through Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Louisville and Nashville Rail Line Through South Passes Florida Route
Warns travelers heading to Southeast this fall or winter about the bad North and West route. Describes double trains from St Louis to Florida through Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery Thomasville Pensacola Mobile Jacksonville and all Florida points. Mentions through Pullman sleeping cars and low rates to Atlanta during Cotton States Exposition and tourist rates to Florida and Gulf Coast resorts. Offers contact: Geo B Penis, J K Ripagey, A C ATMORE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
St Louis
Hyansville
Louisville
Cincinnati
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Atlanta
Montgomery
Thomasville
Pensacola
Mobile
Jacksonville
Pullman
Golf Coast
Geo. B. Penis
J. K. Ripagey
N. W
Chicago
C. P. Atmore
Mills Family Travel and Visit Update
Joshua L Mills just returned from a trip through Iowa and Nebraska. Joshua Mills Jr visits from Fairbury to do carpentry for Abel Mills. Lois Wilson travels with her parents to Chester Pennsylvania to visit while they attend Nations Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Joshua L. Mills
Iowa
Nebraska
Joshua Mills Jr
Fairbury
Abel Mills
Lois Wilson
Chester
Nations Grange
New Subscribers Offer For The Henry Republican And Business Guide
The notice promotes new subscribers and one year advance paying subscribers. Twenty readers will receive The Henry Republican for one year and the Business Guide by J. J. Nichols, described as invaluable to merchants, laborers, farmers, and households. Postage adds 100 extra if sent by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican Fe
J. J. Nichols
Javelers to Reorganize Kent Stanley Company
Providence Nov 6 shareholders and creditors of the Kent Stanley Company tire tass factory maker reached an agreement. The firm with liabilities over 1,000,000 will be reorganized with 500,000 capital stock of which 300,000 will be preferred and the remainder common stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javelers
Providence
R. I
Kent ‘ Stanley Company
Fettlers
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