Sparland Notes and Local Happenings
Sunday sermon by Rev May to young ladies on Ruths text full house and plans for eight series of meetings starting December 7 with Rev Albert Sturgeon assisting. Thanksgiving service set for November 27 at 7:80 in the Baptist church. John Hamilton seeks railroad operator position in Chicago. Various locals visit, hunt, or travel, including James Cumming, George Joseph, and arrivals from Iowa and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
May
Napa
Albert Sturgeon
The
Baptist Church
Rev May
John Hamilton
Chicago
Miss Stewart
Laporte
Iowa
George Estep
Wat Duncan
James Cumming
Au- Tora
Uhele
James P. Cumming
George Joseph
Chataworth
Henry
Varna
Ernest Bell
Kansas
Wm Riddell
Franklin
Robert Cumming
S. C. B. Cartwright
Nancy’ Lantz
Pekin
James A. Wilson
Ve Hill
E. Dalzell
Spring Alley
Bucklen’s Arm a Satm? Fever Sore Cure Version
The notice advertises Bucklen's Arm for curing fever sores, ulcers, eruptions, boils, corns, and piles. It claims a box sent to William Spiry of Iron Furnace Vermont, with a 25 cent price and Dr Powell as guarantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiry
Iron Furnace
Alarantedd
Dr Powell
Whitefield Corners Family Update
Royal Olmsted and wife are with daughter Mrs George Ice who is recovering enough to be up and about the house. A visit from mother is better than medicine and lifts everyone’s spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Royal Olmsted
George 7Ice
Sunday School and Church Notices and Local Village News
Local items report Sunday school attendance urged, churchgoers thanked, and neighbors visiting kin. Mail carrier Disosway praised for cheerfulness, while families travel and house moves are noted, including the Shorts relocating to Kewanee. Thanksgiving service planned and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup advertised for coughs and colds.
Illness of South Whitefield sbornes and Thanksgiving note
South Whitefield sborne was sick after a finger cut over a week ago. He is improving though the finger remains sore and there are hopes for no serious consequences. The poem ends with a reflection on the coming Thanksgiving.
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South Whitefieldsborne
Cole
Bonham Area Notes On Local Visits And Events
Miss Dennis visited Bonham school with Miss Bourrette and returned Thursday. South Whitefield youths plan a program for Miss Bickerman's school entertainment. Chillicothe visitors found Sparland road poor. Maud Griswold visited from Chillicothe and stayed with Aunt Warry Bonham. Bonham hosted visitors at William Osborne's. Cal Starliper and Worth Dixon hunted ducks nearby. Frank McCall stays with sister Mrs Blackburn and attends school locally.
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Miss Dennis
Bonham School
Miss Bourdette
South Whitefield
Miss Bickerman
Chillicothe
Thureday
Maud Griswold
Warry-Bonham
Carrie
Tommy Farling
Bonham
William’ Osborne
Cal Starliper
Worth Dixon
Frank McCall
Blackburn
Sol Nighswanger
Alster
Elva
Farling
TS Hunt
J C Cornell
Thompson Family Visitors and Local Social Notes
John M Thompson entertained relatives including Mrs Thompson from Chicago and Mrs Murray of Madison Wis a cousin guest at whose home he stayed last year. Mrs Homer Thompson and J M Thompson with guests visited Stephen Snyder. Lena Hartwig of Henry visits Anton Bogner and Katie Yaeger. Ella P Hackett visits sister in Chicago this week. Marion Francis and Newton Van Ostrand visit. Cc E Smith and wife call. J M Thompson went to Peoria with friends to visit Mrs C B Dille. John Hayline family spent Sunday in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thompson
Thompson
Chicago
Murray
Madison, Wis
Mr .Thompson
Homer Thompson
J. M. Thompson
Stephen Snyders
Lena Hartwig
Henry
Anton Bogner
Katie Yaeger
Ella P. Hackett
A. H. Earl
Marion Francis
Newton van Ostrand
Cc. E. Smith
Peoria
C. B. Dille
John Hayline
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted in Local Ad
A testimonial from Muncie Indiana claims One Minute Cough Cure quickly relieves coughs and lung troubles including croup and bronchitis. The speaker says weight loss from illness reversed after using the remedy and notes it is for children and sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Ballard
J. A. Anderson
West Ltd Bt
Salt Lake City
Muncie
Ind
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
White
Magnolia Couple Ties Knot in Quineacy
The marriage of Joseph Boman of Magnolia and Miss Vadie Cannell took place at the residence of Mrs George Cannell, 184 Booth Third Bt Quineacy, on Thursday November 27 at 2:80 p m, conducted by Rev R V Meigs of the First Baptist Church.
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George Cannell
Booth Third Bt
Quineacy Joseph Boman
Magnolia
Misa Vadie Cannel
R. V. Meigs
First. Baptist
Community Notes from Quincy Area Toward Thanksgiving
Local tidbits list visits, moves, and events in Jersey St and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs J Boman plan an after December 1 homecoming at Clear Creek. Howard VanDoren of Ottawa visits Massie family in critical condition. Ladies Aid to serve Thanksgiving dinner at Masonic hall with evening program. various residents mentioned for house painting, building, and travel. Public notices include T R L A lecture and oyster supper November 29.
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Jersey St
Quincy
Clear Creek
Howard VanDoren
Ottawa
Massie
Ladies, Aid’ Society
Masonic Hall
Mra‘Brooks
Springfield
Ohio
Ita Coe
Town
Will Wafer
Charles Brown
Ennis Dakin’s
Albert Horton
Wenona Eee
Irvin Dean’s
Thor
Bishop
Ethel
Henry
Samuel Brown
Varna
Barton
Toluca
Hoschredt
Taylor
Granville
Florid
Johnson
Mre Fessler
Henry Camera
Kate Wolbert
John Breun
Powell
Mattie Evans
Fred Small
Neal Hughes
James Phillips
Mr Graves
Florid and Vicinity News and Movements
Mrs A B Deininger remains in poor health. G Leech drove his fancy driver to Henry Thursday. J B Albert visited Ottawa last Wednesday. Peter Clemens sold his store to Foy Spraret the barber. Harry Hipple and Blaine Jenkins left for Sac City Iowa last Wednesday. Florid youths gave Frank Allen a surprise party last Friday. Charley Allen delivered a flock of chickens to Spring Valley on Tuesday. Our minister and family arrived last Thursday and will serve the Presbyterian church next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deininger
Leech
Henry
J B Albert
Ottawa
Peter Clemens
Foy Spraret
Harry Hipple
Blaine Jenkins
Sac City
Iowa
Frank Allen
Charley Allen
Spring Valley
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend
A bustling social scene with friends and relatives visiting across towns. Eliza Munnis returned from Peoria to care for an invalid sister. The Hereford sale in Lasalle drew Oxbow farmhands. The Daly couple and Mrs Kelso visited Esquire Sutherland. A birth announced for Clark Righthouse’s family. Fannie Pettigrew unveiled a new upright piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hylin’s
Eliza Munnuis
Peoria
Brie
Henry Eddingfield
Sherman Glenn
Henry
Lasalle
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Thacker & Son
Yanochowski
Henry, III
Express
Platt & Co
Baltimore
J. Watercott & Co
Henry, Ill
Pace
Disosway
Geo Shorts
A Shorts
Bruce Stout
Synfe
Kewanee
Maud Shorts
Whitefield Camp
Taru
Geo Barker
Hier
Ed Tanquary
Bethel
Roy Stone
Facusta
Lily
Mr Wherry
Putnam
Orwig
Baker
Milo
Fawcett
Rockaby
John Grady
Stephen Snyder
Bruce Fountain
Rev Coolidge
LUNDY
Hennepin
Lee Weeks
Lee
Wonser & Ham
Ham
Weneer
Monroe
Rev Douglas
Weeks Bros
High Street
Gibbs & Sons
Princeton
Putnam County
Dr Mullins
Adam Griggs
Peru
Adam Deck
Stret
T. R. L. A. Lodge
Head Lodge
J. W. Jones
A. L. Kildow
Christian Church
Rey Wray
Miss Judd
Myrtle Williams
J. H. Williams
William
M. A. Daly
Mra Kelso
Esquire Sutherland
Altha Longman
Cora Moffitt
Dee
Elsie Bently
A. W. Shriver
Broadmoor
Fannie Pettigrew
A- J. Kistler
Monte Carlo
Henry,ill
Fiedler Shoe Store
Fiedler’s Shoe Store
Illinois
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