Sparland Notes and Local Events in 1915
Sparland column reports illness, visits, and upcoming events including a Boy Scout contest on Nov 19. Local residents attend Peoria trips, baptisms at Senachwine creek, and a Helping Hand supper netting about $21. Epworth League activities, bakery fundraisers, and a royal neighbors supper are noted along with house improvements, a funeral, and a crayon portrait by W. D. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dula Hoskins
Irma Riddell
Lloyd McLeish
Sparland
Ed Shafer
Anna Luft
Peoria
N. Jarman
Henry
Amine Tanner
Charles Onyan
Edna Thomas
Samuel King
Addison Tanquary
Oscar Pointner
Royce
Senachwine Creek
Belle Thomas
Treasury
Taylor Smith
Henry Ond
Julius Adkinson
Springfield
Sparr
Delphie Bolender
Depue
Lewis Webster
F. H. Gehr
Wyoming
Mr. Smith
Charlotte Duncan
Scott
la Prairie
Harry
Will Scott
le Prairie
M. C. Marshall
Mabelle
Elsie Gehr
Della Taylor
Bethel Church
Frank & Pointner
Mrs. Ward
Ward
Glenn Morgan
Ellsworth
Minn
Walter Holler
James Hincswell
N. B. W. McCartney
Henry Olson
Epworth League
Rev.Yard
West
W. D. Williams
Chillicothe
van Antwerp & Osborne's
Williams
Boy Scout Entertainment At Baptist Church Next Friday
The program for Boy Scout entertainment is set for Friday evening, November 19 at 8 p m at the Baptist church. Part I features music by Henry orchestra and March-Orchestra with four contestants and readings by Helen Suitt. Part II includes patriotic airs by the orchestra and a Lincoln statue unveiling by the Sparland Boy Scouts. Uncle Sam Jr Fred Royce Miss Columbia and Gladys Van Antwerp participate in the unveiling for the public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Entertainment
the Baptist Church
Henry Orchestra
March—Orchestra
Music—Orchestra
Reading
Helen Suitt
Statue of Lincoln
Boy Scouts of
Sparland
Uncle Sam, Jr
Fred Royce
Columbia
Gladys van Antwerp
Medals Ceremony and Local News Roundup
J C Blaisdell and Henry Republican judges preside at a community event featuring Henry Lostant and Lacon figures. The report notes corn crib expansion, new lumber, social visits, school reopens, baptisms, church events, and a Boy Scout entertainment at the Baptist church with Lincoln statue unveiling by Sparland children Freddie Royce and Gladys Van Antwerp. A lively travel tale, wedding guests, and farm deals share space with a Pine-Tar-Honey ad and Bethel Thanksgiving supper details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Sadie Marland
Bagwell
Albert Russell
Margaret
Henry Sargent
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Robert Pringle
la Prairia
William Russell
Marie Garrett
Sparland
Lida Hock
Hattie Baker
Clifford
Oral Newell
Newell
Boy Scouts
Baptist
J. C. Blaisdell
Henry
Hollis Dugan
Lostant
Florence Jenkins
Lacon
Lincoln
Freddie Royce
Gladys van Antwerp
Gladys Bangell
Sister Blanche
Bessie Hawks
Oliver McLuskey
Anna
Fredrickton
New Brunswick
Charles McLuskey
Miss Anna
Bethel Church
Bethel
Ola Hart
James Sargent
Chillicothe
Nelson
Ola
Jim
Ladies' Aid Thanksgiving Dinner in Church Basement
The Ladies' Aid will serve a 6 o'clock turkey dinner in the church basement on Thanksgiving night. A program will be given, consisting of a Thanksgiving sermon and special music, every one invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Fishers welcome a son in South Milo notes
South Milo column reports the birth of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher's son on Thursday November 11 with Grandpa Hay smiling. Hay wears a broad smile as Hay wears a broad smile. Jennings of Winfield Kansas plans to move back to Illinois next spring and be near old neighbors. Francis Stone recovers from whooping cough. C L Reid ships hogs Saturday. The K K Klub meets at Miss Henkins home on November 10 with Mrs Oscar Wright and Miss Myrtle Dillon attending. Next meeting set with Mrs Ruby McClane on November 24. Carrie Beck visits from her brother in the north. John and Mrs. McClane visit Clarence and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Harry Fisher
Hay
Hd Jennings
Winfield
Kas
Illinois
Francis Stone
C. L. Reid
K. K. Klub
A Henkins
Oscar Wright
Myrtle Dillon
Ruby McClane
Carrie Beck
John McClane
Clarence
Camp Grove Notes Busy Week of Local Folk
Camp Grove reports visits from Nellie Bennett and Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Mc Ginn, trips to Peoria to see Carmen, and social gatherings. Hogs shipped by King & Renzi, horses sold to Barton & Walker of Wyoming, and Adolph highlighted as a hustler. Local optician S Furchtegott hosted fittings. Christmas anticipation grows. Residents report accidents, births, funerals, and school events as community life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Nellie Bennett
Peoria
Mat Ryan
John McGinn
Lizzie Timlick
Grace Nichols
Buda
L. R. Nichols
W. H. Davidson
Anna
Viola Lackman
Geraldine Yarrar
Carmen
the Apollo
H. M. Dewey
Geneva
Mallory
King & Renzi
Barton & Walker
Wyoming
Adolph
S. Furchtegott
Colgan
John
Ray
James Murphy
B. Conley
John Purcell
Prince Ville
Mary Welch
Michael
Wendell
Leo
Williamsfield
John McDonnell
Edalstein
James Speers
M. E. Church
Jona Mahone
Bert Duncan
H. L. Hunt
Robert King
Speer
Camp Grave
Sammy Ashid
Streator
Mayme Colgan
Barney
Jimmie Winne
James Winne
Grant School
John Keley
Marie
Our Lady
M. W. O'Brien
I. N. Bogner
Buick
Finger Amputation Accident at Auto Shop
James Sliver suffered a severe injury when he caught the middle finger of his right hand in operating car machinery Sunday afternoon. The hand injury required medical attention and the engine was running at the time of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sliver
Speer Community News Recaps Church and Socials
John Brusch Speer visited Peoria to see relatives and attend church activities. Hazel Odell and Violet Burnett joined local clubs while Mrs. Mary Timmons visited daughters in Speer. The L and A S tied comforters, a chicken pie supper fundraiser is planned for Dec 18, and a Turkey raffle plus plays are set for Nov 24. A fire damaged Wm Root’s garage, with neighbors aiding firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. McCraw
Harry
Speers
Wm. Even
Harold
Helen
Vera Currid
Bradford
Currid
Sper
Ladies’ Association
Speer
Wm. Root
Mr. Root
Backache May Signal Kidney Trouble Says Henry Citizen
A Henry citizen Mrs K Murray of Edward Street Hen ry recounts kidney illness symptoms including backache, dizziness, and swelling. Three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Ron Monger's Drug Store relieved her symptoms, with price 50c. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY promotes the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zen
Dean
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Magnolia
Dr. Bell
W. H. Quiram
A. J. Kistler
Wm. True
Whitefield
Murphy, Putnam
Bright
Henry Citi
Miner & Hall
North California
Chicago, Ill
Matthew Steele
IAN Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
Allen B. Smith
Calla
Amoalae
Shubert
A.B. Shubert, Inc
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China
March Farrow
Fall Farrow
Elmdale Stock Farm
Charles S. German
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