Community Notes From Sparland and Peoria Area
Local residents and travelers frequent Sparland and nearby Peoria areas with visits and updates. Clyde McLaughlin and Minnie Olson are among those seen in Peoria, while Mrs. Aitchison and Mrs. Bolander visit Lacon and spend time with relatives. The town records the first light snow, a new organ at the high school, and ongoing health updates. The Baptist prayer meeting and B Y P U activities begin winter schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McLaughlin
Peorias
Wm. O'Leary
Peoria
A. Aitchison
Bolander
Lilly Ohlman
John Johnson
C. W. Buckley
H. Campbell
Walker
Simpson
Mattie Walker
Lacon
Myron Lester
Frank Anderson
Roseville
Edna Thomas
Besse Ray
Fred Harvey
John Harvey
Oscar McLaughlin
Mary Zinger
Mary A. Hoadley
Sparland Socials and Local Notes Across La Prairie
Sparland residents hosted visitors from Peoria and Joliet while Dr Royce and family welcomed kin from Joliet. Local families painted shops, prepared school programs for Thanksgiving, and noted deaths. Corn day events at Kellogg and Hull plus the Feast of the Nations at U P church drew strong attendance and fundraising success.
Old Fashioned School Program and Community News
A rural event featured a male quartet and solo performances by Harry Scott and R . Martin, with readings by Mrs. Ada Pringle and Dr. Blough of Camp Grove. Afterward, four nation themed dining tables showcased Japan Ireland Scotland and America with a shared menu plus country specific dish. Receipts surpassed $60. Webber King shipped eight stock cars. local notices include sales, services, and community updates from Camp Grove and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Scott
R. «. Martin
Ada Pringle
Blough
Camp Grove
Japan
Ireland
Scotland
America
John Turnbull
John Russell, Jr
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Henry Reader
A Henry Ill testimonial proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills cured five year kidney trouble. W Woodward describes back pain and dark painful secretions improving after using the remedy from J W Niece's. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
Do. W. Woodward
J. W. Niece
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Local notes and family news from Bethel area
A digest of community happenings includes illnesses like tonsillitis and lung fever, beefing up with deaths and accidents. Georg e Holler and Mrs Herr losses are noted, while farms report good corn quality and ongoing husking. Quarantines for scarlet fever, rabbit hunting, and social visits share space with quilting bees and school decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Klein
Peoria
Walter Holler
George Holler, Jr
Miss Lillian Clement Visits School. Several Friends Visit
Miss Lillian Clement visited the school Friday. There was no school Wednesday as the teacher attended Henry Miller's funeral. The Ladies Aid gathered with Mrs Ed Monier last Thursday with 16 members and 17 visitors. Two comforters were tied and carpet rags wound into balls before lunch. Mrs Carrie Jennings Mrs Ida Dee and Miss Ethel Reid are new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Clement
Henry Miller
Charles Austin
Charlie Hallock
Bradford
Jonathan Pettigrew
Frank Barkman
Colehower
Charlie Reed
Eva Clement
Wiliam Bentley
Ed Monier
Carrie Jennings
Ida Dee
Ethel Reid
Society Notes: Birthday Cards and Dinner Gatherings
The society reports a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs Will Bentley. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conover had dinner at Will Bentley's Sunday. Miss Margie Smith celebrated her 12th birthday on Friday November 13 with a postcard shower. she received 59 cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Wilmot
Virginia
Cuba
Will Scott
Adelbert Caldwell
Barnes
Wyoming
H. N. Wilmot
Armina Caldwell
Briggs
Charles Collins
Hester
Anna
Agnes Murnett
Peoria
Armstrong
Anna ‘Mae Calder
Henry
la Prairie
Bers
Will Bentley
Robert Conover
Margie Smith
Croup Cured and a Child's Life Saved
Mrs A Coy Jr reports her three year old Andrew suffered a severe croup attack but survived after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The ad touts the remedy as long trusted and reliable with widespread mother usage and no known failures. Sold by A J Ironmoneger in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Andrew
A. Coy, Jr
San Antonio
Texas
A. J. Ironmoneger
Lawn Ridge Notes on Visits and Local Harvest
Mrs Myrtle Green Wilmot visited from Cuba last Wednesday evening. Irving Bragg and his boys visited from Bradford. The corn crop looks good with fair quality, and some are storing with crib room available. John Sweetman’s house roof was renewed by Hol Hakes. C E Gaumer shelled corn for Jerome Willard and Sheridan Grove. price around 60 cents. Rev Curtis spoke on the Poetry of God, a challenging but engaging sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Green Wilmot
Cuba
Irving Bragg
Bradford
John Sweetman
Hol
Hakes
Mr. Sweetman
C. EB. Gaumer
Jerome Willard
Sheridan Grove
Rob Green
Curtis
God
Methodist Minister Endorses Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
A Miles Grove Methodist pastor Rev J D Knapp endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising its relief and noting he bought it from druggist R R Brooks. The ad also mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy ingredients and a Pennsylvanian humor line about mother in law. It closes with a note on affordable school tablets from The Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. R. Brooks
J. D. Knapp
M. &. ‘Church
Miles Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Cemetery
Triebel & Sons
Adams Street
Peoria, Ill
Burial League of the
United States Capital
Office
Charles Clifford Doran
Henry, Ill
Superior
Litchfield
Marseilles
Benj ‘Moore
Royal Mineral
McLaughlin
Sparland
TLL
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Illinois
R. K. McColl
Princeton
Ill
Sparland Department
George Kear
Bowman
Hast Moline
Wheelock
Moline
Parker
Ira
Chicago
Willie Clifton
Bessie Tanquary
Elsie Gehr
Johhny Charles
Nebraska
Nan
Sarah Charles
Will
Rev. Rist
Francis Tulle
Galesburg
Santa Fe
Tulle
Eckert
Ind
Indiana
Kellogg
Hull
Ivy Myers
Margaret Webber
Annie Biggar
Louise Black
Frances Marshall
James Davidson
W. S. Root
Vay
Clara
Ernest McCartney
Estella Manock
Marshall County
Springfield
Webber & King
John Hickey
Henry King
St. Patrick’s Church
Father O'Neil
Princeville
Dickman
Rutland
Ella
James O'Brien
Ed Sterrett
M. N. Holmes
Dan Murphy
Damel Roach
Rob Fennell
James McClown
Watertown
Hannum Brothers
James Burnett
J. E. Ites
Whitefield
Herbert Doyle
Herbert
Bert Duncan
Cartwright
Harry Dewey
Winne Bros
Wool‘ford
A. J. Ironmonger
SPEER
James Speers
Monroe Locke
Rey
Nesbit
College Springs
Locke
Albert Shane
Dr.price
Johnson
Yale College
South Whitefield
Bessie Taylor
William Anderson
Charles
Baggs
Frank Barr
Schulz
Bethel
Saratoga
Charley Holmes
Jennie Higgins
George Lytle
Urbana
Dan O'Brien
John Elliott
Clark
Ells
Fred Webber
Colorado
Ladies’ Aid
Adam Staab
Willie Rickey
Charley Hubbell
SOUTH
MILO
Croup
Lawn Ridge
Will Maupin
Maupin
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