The Avery Leads Them All In
A long column of local items notes visitors departures and arrivals across the community. Mrs Emler returns from Peoria to visit her brother David Timmons while Mr Schaffer mulls moving into the former Hamilton Barr residence. Mary Tanner helps with her grandmother as Ernest Saggers nears his mother’s illness. Mrs F I Barr may return from California soon. Miss May Barton plans to come home. William Kinney Sr returns from visiting his children near Springfield. Mrs Sparr intends to travel to Colorado on the 20th, with Charles Sellers helping Irving Parsons on painting. Miss Lina Jarman covered the grammar room for Mr Luft during the election. Mary Ann Bedford hosts a Magnolia cousin. Harold Larson reports the naval unit will proceed to the Panama Canal with President Roosevelt. Harry and Mrs Marshall head to Oklahoma for a month, with Ernest Kline accompanying. Ed Van Antwerp and family also travel to Oklahoma. Mystic meeting draws praise after social games and late refreshments. Downtown stores faced a mess from a previous night’s disruption, blocking doors with buggies and beer kegs until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emler
Peoria
David Timmons
Schaffer
Hamilton Barr
Mary Tanner
John Saggers
St. John’s
Howe
Eureka
George Zimmerman
Sparland
Ben Bussell
Bedford
Wilber Hastings
Harold Larson
Chris Larson
Naval Company
PanajMa Canal
Roosevelt
Fred Vincent
Mary Ann Hoadley
Vincent
Harry Marshall
Oklahoma
Ernest Kline
Ed VanAntwerp
Pauline
Sparland Personal Notes on Local Gatherings
Harry Dewey spent Sunday with his parents William Riddell and family. George Rafferty of Lostant visited with friend Ernest Kline. Mrs. Carver and Mrs. Blecta Fris bey spent Sunday with relatives. The usual number of drunks were seen on election day. The grand exchange of houses has taken place. Those who attended Friday’s dance took supper at Mrs. Young's. Mrs Kiernan's is the only house in town offering board and lodging. C. H. Maxwell came from Chicago to vote and spend a few days with his parents.
Surley on School Street? Old Dick and the 21 Year Gaffe
Surrey being hauled along School street veered as Old Dick grew frightened at reaching twenty one years. He turned the buggy, Dunlap was thrown and suffered a deep head wound needing stitches. Gib Frisbey attempted to move a mule to Marquette but the animal balked near Putnam. Gib walked most of the way home with the mule, then the mule froze, Gib used hickory oil and persuasion until both men were exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
School Street
M. Dunlap
Old Dick
Mr. Dunlap
Gib Frisbey
Marquette
Gib
Putnam
Sparland
Saratoga News Briefs From Mrs Doyle Illness To Socials
Fine corn husking weather reported in Saratoga as Mrs. Owen Doyle is sick with Dr. Blough attending. Mrs. Austin Hannum on the sick list. A basket social at Coulter schoolhouse by Miss Powell drew a good crowd and $14.80 proceeds. Ladies' Aid to meet with Mrs. Ed Reinbeck on Nov 15 for work before supper. A chicken pie supper planned for Dec 4 at the church with a bazaar. donations welcomed. Hannum brothers place a family monument in the graveyard. An operation prevented by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, curing wounds. available 25c at Powell's City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Doyle
Blough
Austin Hannum
Coulter School
Miss Powell
Ed Reinbeck
Hannum Brothers
Mrs Sanger of Speer Recovers From Cataract Surgery
Mrs Sanger of Speer has returned home from Galesburg hospital after a cataract operation by Dr Parry. The procedure was very successful, ending a period of failing vision. She now sees again and looks forward to improved sight.
Impoverished soil and blood seek proper nourishment
A chemist analyzes soil to determine suitable fertilizer for various crops. If blood is impoverished, a doctor prescribes nourishment, often a concentrated fat food, to restore red corpuscles. Fat is identified as the missing element in the system and the tonic or fat-rich supplement is recommended.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Nourishes When Milk Fails
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil will nourish and strengthen the body when milk and cream fail to do it. The emulsion is always the same, always palatable and beneficial where the body is wasting from any cause, in children or adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Nickel
Japan
Camp Grove News Roundup From Peoria and Nearby
Camp Grove observers report many visits by residents to Peoria and neighboring towns. Notes include marriages, business calls, medical concerns, and social events such as a Halloween party and a bazaar ball. Anna Hennessey marries Augustus Lamb in Walla Walla, and the couple plans to reside in Michigan City after December 15.
La Prairie notes on visits and social events
La Prairie residents shared visits and gatherings from Peoria to Sparland. Minnie Edminster and Rose Herridge attended activities in Peoria while Mary Scoon prepared for Onarga and bid farewell with afternoon music. The community hears lecture plans, a flower bazaar, and local entertainments at the town hall with names of neighbors and families tied to the events.
Court House News Probate and Real Estate Notices
Probate filings for Batthaser Anschick and Dominick Decesare. Will probate and letters at testamentary granted for several estates including Mary Koch and William Newburn, with final reports and discharges. Real estate transfers listed for multiple deeds. Marriage licenses issued for numerous couples. Consent of mother given noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batthaser Anschick
Dominick
PB. D. Richmond
Mary Koch
William Koch
William Newburn
David FP. Skelton
Engelbert Hofer
Swill
Jesse CG
Mathis
Henson D
Dean Bonham
Bonham
Hamilton R. Griffin
Martin Daly
Henson D. Bonham
Martha Ann Wooley
John I. Thompson
Richland
Belle Plain
William J. Coulter
Lester
Brown
Henry
Maggie Gulliver
John C. Greve
la Rose
George H. Green
Emma Stellson
Toluca
Horace Thorp
Samuel S. Shreve
See
Thomas H. Donahue
Anne Warnke
John Smith
Planagan
Tina Decker
Bennington
Ralph D. McCulloch
Mary L. Lord
Varna
James Campion
Alice M. Gubbins
Saratoga
George Harney
Sycamore
Helen Hartwig Henry
Tony Fasino
Teresa Balma
William P. Hughes
Des Moines
Mildred G. Clift
Gauwitz
Chillicothe
Mary E. Weaver
In Time of Peace: Preparedness and Early Colds
In the first months of the Russia Japan war the text argues for preparation and shingling roots in dry weather. It stresses readiness for emergencies and urges early treatment of colds with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy kept at hand, noting sale at Powerlls City Drug Store in Henry, Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
J. E. & F. A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry, Il
Canary ruse at Peoria carnival draws sharpers' birds
During a Peoria carnival held the week before last several sharpers offered sparrows in willow boxes as canaries. Painted bright yellow to attract buyers, the birds lose color but sing well. Visitors realize they were swindled in a major humbug of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Canaries
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Illinois
the Avery
Kingman
O. M. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
J. R. Bouton
Henry Republican
Bucklen
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
J. B
F. A. Powells City Drug Store
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Pearl St
New Viz
Joros
Hamer
Yeamo.t
Camp Grove
George ‘Vael
Bert Duncan
Robert Doran
H. G. Gregory
Towa
Nebraska
Anna Herberger
Thomas Green
Rose Corcoran
Kuhn
John Casey
Thomas Barnes
Rowe
Lacon
H. R. Bulley
Smart
Frank Klein
Mr. Snyder
Wyoming
Charles Gibney
Walla Walla
Wash
Anna Hennessey
Augustus Lamb
la Prairie Society
Adams
la Prairie Town Hall
Webster Greene
Herman Webber
Eunice Durham
Jess Duncan
Edna Lynch
la Prairie
Gale Reynolds
Steuben
Verne Manock
J. R. Davidson
EB. M. Briggs
East Lynne
Mary Scoon
Miss Scoon
Lucie Calder
Emily Root
Anna Burnett
Nellie Shimp
Edith Leigh
Dorothy Scott
Koo
Rayo
Standard Oil Company
Larze
Hot Springs
Kraus
South Adams St
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Roscoe Bonham
Fred Bly
Sear
Whitefield
John A. Titus
Sarah Titus
Frank 2
Mary B. Brenneker
William Jury
Wm. D. Wild
Walter H. Miles Coal Company
Ella B. Melick
Hans M. GC
Christenson
Johnson Lutes
Mary B. Hopper
Lexington
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