Sparland Social News Highlights From Peoria To Toluca
Sparland residents visited family in Peoria and nearby towns. Local Red Cross plans a surgical dressings drive as Mrs Bowlin mourns her sister, Mrs Lichliter. Telephony welcomes Miss Louise Osborne and Spartan high school sewing displays draw praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlin
M. C. Marshall
Mabelle
Milford
Edward Shafer
Lois McQuillan
Galesburg
Angie Baughman
Della Taylor
Louise Osborne
Vineta Sparr
Miss Osborne
Spartan High School
Parsons
James Sargent
Ele
Local Notes From Creston and Sugar Grove Communities
Creston and nearby areas report community life as residents visit kinship homes and schools reopen. Miss Velma Campbell will teach in the intermediate room after Miss Margaret Webber's death. Red Cross Christmas boxes urged with government cards and Nov 15 deadline. influenza and Spanish grip reduce illnesses. local fairs and church services continue as residents travel for errands and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Garrett
Creston
Charles Martin
Toluca
Taylor
Baughman
Velma Campbell
Winnie Macon
Margaret Webber
Campbell
Red Cross Room
Beulah Marshall
Red Cross
South Whitefield
Probate Court grants administration to Francis M Coldwell
In the Estate of Charles Reuben Coldwell deceased the Probate Court issues letters of administration to Francis M Coldwell after oath and bond of 400 dollars. An January term 1919 is set for claims adjustment. Notices by posting and publication are ordered. Real estate transfers and deeds appear, including Toluca and Santa Fe additions. An ad for Chamberlain’s Tablets appears amid notices. Attorney Charles E Woodward of Ottawa to draft election law bill for constitutional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reuben Coldwell
Francis M. Coldwell
Allison Garratt
Gilbert Frisbey
George Franks
Lacon Cemetery Association
Robert E. Peterson
Lacon Cemetery
Charles F. Hoge
George Cahoon
City of Venona
A. S. Gibbs
Dominick Turigilatti
Santa Fe
Toluca
Antonia Difelici
Electa H
Steuben
Charles
Wabel
Thos. J
Whitefield
Frank Polish
August Sojich
Pain
Charles E. Woodward
Ottawa
Illinois
Mossville Station Burned Near Peoria
Fire destroyed the Mossville Rock Island station ten miles north of Peoria early Thursday at 1 30 am. The nearly fifty year old building suffered several hundred dollars in losses and had no night service. Walter Hedstrom served as the Mossville day ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Mossville
Peoria
Walter Hedstrom
Peoria Star
State's Attorney Wallace J Black's record in Marshall county
The Journal notes the two year record of State's Attorney Wallace J Black with 39 criminal cases prosecuted and convictions in every case including one with 45 counts. It praises his efficiency and thrift, saving taxpayers by trying cases in county court and reporting a $1 204 10 return to the county. The piece urges public commendation for his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Wallace J. Black
Black
Soldier Letter From France To Mrs Medearis
Franklin Medearis of Amb. Co. 16 A.B.E. writes from France to his mother sending regards and updates on family and letters. He mentions rain, Walter's deed, Laura's news about a baby, and trouble locating Ross's division or letters. He asks his mother not to worry and signs as a loyal son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thielbar
Thielbar
Peoria
Alice Fosdick
Henry
Joseph Ely
Johnson Lutes
Inez Dalton
L. M. Bell
Henry Rowe
Mrs. Medearis
Walter
Laura
Ross
Loyling
Franklin Medearis
Amb. Co.16
A. BE. F
France
Soldier Letter From Paris 1918 to Gus Johnson
A wartime letter dated Sept 8 1918 from N C Ganas in Paris to Gus Johnson describes front experiences in France praising American war effort and French resilience. The message notes Paris remains beautiful though torn by war and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Johnson
Paris
Gus
U.S. A
N. C. Ganas
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L. R. Phillips
Charles Greenlee
J. Watercott
F. Y. Yanochowski
Lawrence Peterman
Vv, P. Turner
B. G. Hoyle
Sparland Department
Charles D. Marshall
B. A. Kline
Freida Marshall
Nickerson, Kan
Joseph’ Clusky
E. E. Royce
M. ©. Marshall
Fred Aitchison
Bradley
A. L. McLaughlin
William Kinney
Brimfield
Wilson Jarman
Ruth Webster
Delphine Bolender
Cecil Hunt
Bradley School
O. G. Hunt
Robert Buck
el Paso
Henry Opera House
Ae Wu
Frank Ely
Fred Klein
Ernest Ely
Irma Waughop
Red Town
Addie Bickerman
Ray Elkins
J. Hayline
Mans Hughs
Mr.Hughs
Ben
St. Louis
George Waughop
Walter Miles
Charles Jacobs
Laurens
Iowa
Herman
Val Hofer
Frank Wunder
Emmet
Losta Betts
Alfred Betts
California
Guy Smith
Alex
I. W. Waughop
Dyer
Kenneth of
Washburn
Mike Jacobs
Mr. Ely
Hm Pa Fa Sugar Grove
Court House News
Chamberlain
G. EH. Fenwick
Advt
Lear
Public Service Co
Northern Illinois
Allen B. Smith
Miles S. Fox
Princeton, III
Brown’s
Ill
Tampa
Matthew Steele
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