Sparland Reporter Notes Local Changes and Events
Local brief lists business shifts in Sparland including Col McClanahan selling his store to the coal company and Tina Coal Co taking over the store with a meat market. Moves include Dr Arthur Motter to Hen t and W Buckley into the Presbyterian parsonage. A Bible meeting at the Baptist church drew many. A seven year old introduced James Evans at a Republican rally praising the flag and the gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwalter Favorite
W. Tanner
Dunlap
Baptist
Ohailes Phillipps
Mra Tesmer
Joseph Smith
Alfred Athsay
Verona
Milt “Tebber
Tina Coal Co
McGlanahan
Aleo
Pontiac
George Meade
Marshall County
Bethel EB
Varna Residents Prepare Homes as Spring Arrives
Local notes describe painting finished on the W. Broaddus residence and the Brant FT house becoming occupied. Pendings include Jel Trayer moving in, Maurice returning from Chicago, and Mrs Weight with baby. Swanson hosts S. J. Swanson’s sister-in-law as work progresses and water lines push ahead.
Leap Year Ball and wedding notices in a hometown page
The note highlights an upcoming Leap Year Ball to be held next week and wedding cards for Miss Jule Roberts of Independence, Jaws, to a local suitor. It also mentions lingering McKinley decorations, growing schools, and WLU meetings with Carey sisters quotes. Farmers husk corn, towns store grain, and a quiet snowfall brings a welcome coverlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule Roberts
Independence
McKinley
W. LU. O
Norton
Carey
Alice
Phoebe
Quinn Brothers Complete Corn Husking In Fall Vacation Notes
The Quinn Brothers have finished corn husking as school closes for the fall break. J Smith and wife visited Annawan Panday to see their seriously ill son. J W P Williams and wife visited Prof and Mrs Write at Utica. Farmers rush after stormy weather began, corn husking continues with some fields nearly done. Daisy Smith and friends held a surprise gathering at her home with games and a generous lunch. Whitefield reports six prohibition votes. John Divilbiss lost a horse to lung fever. William Wallace builds a new 48 by 9 feet double corn crib. Mrs Duffield’s well depth remains 500 feet. Mrs Geo Watl returned from Canton after an uncle’s funeral. Luke Gregory’s young people enjoyed plays last Tuesday. Ida Hoffman heads to Danville for winter. a large honor party was held in her name. Neighbors finish husking some, most busy. corn quality down from last year. The election favors McKinley. prosperity and factories revive. County supports gold standard. Hanna’s supporters sweep Marshall County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Adow
Quinn
Daisy Smith
Bugar-Grove
Whitefield
John Divilbiss
William Wallace
Duffield
Geo. Watl
Canton
Luke Gregory
Ida Hoffman
Danville
William _McKinley
Hanna
Marshall
Howard Loomis
Bryan
Salt Creek
Jessie Anderson
Tiskilwa
Dennis McAvoy
Thomas
Alvin Anderson
Chillicothe
Sun
Taliaferro
Peoria
B. Church
Dean Bores Chas Carlloff
Bureau County
Abe Dawson
Abe
Warren
Jerry Drake
William Wheeler
Albert Stickel
Christian Endeavor
Alforetta Duncan
Plattsburg
Anderson
Santa Fe
John Anderson
Putnam County
Albert Stickle
Princeton
Geo Bean
Putnam
George
Kelso
Henry
Dally
oThe
Helping Hand Society
Putnam M. EB. Church
Carrie Bacon
V. P
Mary Wheeler
Inez Morgan
Lizzie Vail
Mae
Pataas
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
I. R. Thomas
Oratory
Northwestern University
Ieee
Albert Btckel
Charley Darlloff
Hargeants
Bugsy
Stickel
J Ball’s
Bradford
Aerie Aer
John Ball
Local Family Notices and Community Evening at Bonham School
Sunday visits warm up in the county with Johnny Christman and Grandma Jacobs guests. Families such as Hunt and Baggs relocate for comfort while corn husking slows due to weather and hunting keeps boys busy. A political note praises Mr Tanquary, a fine gentleman and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Christman
Grandma Jacobs
I. W. Waughop
Ben Horricks
Bureau County
John Husk
Cora
Cathérine Mélater
Mra Wander Sr
Lyman‘Hunt-and
Hunt
Reynolda
Bonham School
Baggs
Coal Company
Saignelt
Tanquary
Flags and pictures mark patriotic display after election
Citizens display flags and Major Meo Kinley portraits in celebration of election results while hoping for broad prosperity under the new administration. A vivid medical anecdote extols Dr King’s New Discovery with a consumptive recovery claimed by Phoebe Thomas and others, supported by sample bottles sold by Dr Powell's Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meo Kinley
Phoebe ‘Thomas
Thos Wggers
Francise L
Local notes on families and crime in Putnam County
community tidbits report on residents including Loomis, Anderson, McAvoy, Duncan, and Stickel. crime coverage notes horse thief Charley Darloff jailed in Bureau County. church events and social plans for Thanksgiving. elocutionary entertainment led by Mrs Thomas. local politics and humor on currency and elections. various hospital and family care updates.
Magnolia notes and social items crowd local events
Mrs Eva Sweet of Chicago visits John Brenn’s. O Balderson shops in Peoria with Allen in charge. W H Stever visits Magnolia to sell a piano. Local call to patronize homegrown paper The Magnolia Methodist at 25 cents yearly. Charlotte Boman leaves Magnolia for Pontiac after a two month stay. Mrs Clara Roberts visits mother after weeks with Mra O Tomlinson. Lara Wafer from North Platte Nebraska visits her parents John and Mrs Brenn for a happy reunion. Last Saturday's entertainment drew poor attendance due to weather but drew praise for Maude Milla’s recitation Old Darky Mammy and a sleeping white child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Sweet
Chicago
Wafer
John Brenn
S. O. Balderson
Peoria
Allen
W. H. Stever
Magnolia
Methodist
Charlotte Boman
Pontiac
Clara Roberts
Ben
Mra_O. Tomlinson
Lara Wafer
North Platte Nebraska
Maude Milla
Maude
Mt Palatine Local Notes On Election Day Movements
Mt Palatine and vicinity see rising population as residents vote in McKinley elections. Louis Gallaher returns home to vote while others travel for local matters and court business. Several births reported this week include a son to the Winegartner family and daughters to Baker Holly and others.
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Mall Wa
Adams
Ill
Benny Republican
Qur
Lattle
James Evans
Allen G. Brasfield
Spar
Washington
Cappa Ricketts
Dan Weight
Maurice
Agea Sansamesetts
Swanson
J. Swanson
Gibson
Wate
Rt 4
Anderselling
Cannah Jones
Powers’ Fair
Edward Street
Illinois
Ball
Kitterman
Ottin
Jenkins
Wyanet
MT Palatine
Wolf
McGee
Lawrence
Wm Johneor
Chasis ‘Williams
Marie Barr
Lostant
Geo Davie
Louis Gallaher
Peter ‘Chees
Ottawa
Kankakee
Davis
Tonics
Mt-Palatine
Ours00
Henry Winegartner
Walt Baker
George Holly
Peorla
Lal
Boston
Masonic Temple
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