Local notes from Sparland and Lacon reflect community routine
The Sparland column lists residents visiting and illnesses, with Elsie Hoadley in Lacon for weeks and Mrs. Dunlap briefly unsettled. Christian services are noted, including a union prayer meeting at the Baptist church and Thanksgiving sermons by Rev. Rist and Mr. Chessman. Other items report travel, health concerns, a card sale, and weather remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Hoadley
Lacon
Dunlap
Bridget Rooney
Randy Tanner
Roland Cumming
Henry
Martin
Flora Trumpeter
Mr Webster
Wedding and social notes from Delavan area events and updates
Local items report visits from Chicago guests and a Delavan wedding to Peoria, plus church renovations and a charity bazaar. Mentioned are Ella Frank Linne Curtis and John Ray, Mrs Dawson’s visit, and a death in the Thompson family with two children left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Lacon
Baptist Church
Irving Parsons
Chicago
Peoria
Linne Curtis
John Ray
Zulu Ray
Chessman
W F Thompson
Navy
The
Farmers' Gold Cure For Panics In The Garden Spot
The editorial touts farm lands and farm mortgages as safe, solid investments during financial panic. It credits farmers with stabilizing the economy as stock securities faltered, calling the corn belt the garden spot of the earth and highlighting consistent crop yields and export demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock of Gibraltar
Lacon Home Journal
Engagement announced of Lola Belio Ong and John Smith
Miss Lola Belio Ong and John Smith, both popular young residents of Lacon, announce their engagement though the wedding is planned for next year. A large Lacon Relief Corps delegation attended the Sixteenth district convention in Peoria Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Belio Ong
John Smithson
Lacon
A. R. Hancock
M. A. Hassenfly
Methodist
George W. Chessman
Baptist ‘Church
Methodist Sunday School
Clara B. Fort
Anna Chapman
Lovelace Corning
Peoria
William Hatton
Juliet
Illinois
Anna Richardson
Cornerstone
Ark
Siyder
Jud Ong
Cleveland
John Wievesat
San Diego
Cal
Klevesat
Toluca Herald notices and local visits in town
In Toluca on Tuesday the sale of the late G V Conrad's personal property was announced. M Van Petten visited from Washburn for a few days with friends Had Mathis and wife traveled from Magnolia in their auto to visit relatives Jonas T Ball and sons Gaylord and Chauncey attended Masonic events in Peoria last week County Superintendent of Schools Frank Perry of Lacon visited local schools noting a flourishing condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
G V
Conrad
M van Petten
Washburn
Mathis
Magnolia
Jonas T Ball and Sons
Gaylord
Chauncey
Peoria
Frank Perry
Lacon
Local shoppers and visitors noted around Chillicothe and Peoria
A string of social visits and business moves across Chillicothe and nearby towns includes Mr and Mrs Jack Donath shopping in Henry, Miss Alma Caldwell visiting from Brown's Business College, and Miss Bessie Horn from Chillicothe staying with her sister Mrs Alice Brimmer. Local poultry entrepreneur CG Wrigley opened a branch house with Frank Mallory handling operations and Jay Pritchard as assistant, offering cages and pickup for fowls at the Faul buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Donath
Henry
Jamie Swan
Cecil
Chillicothe
Alma Caldwell
Brown
Business College
Harry Brimmer
Einery Stewart
Armina Caldwell
George Perkins
fPeoria
Bessie Horn
Snyder
Hennepin
Peterson
Roy Foster
Jay Pritchard
Wm. Foster
L. R. Green
Peoria
Wetmore Farm
Chris Rapp
Frank Gallup
Wrigley
QeNeotha Poultry Business
Nouse Nueva It
Frank Mallarly
Faul
Frank
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy for menstrual pain headaches backache and pelvic distress. It claims to strengthen regulate and invigorate the female system without alcohol or habit forming drugs and invites letters to Buffalo New York for confidential consultations and a medical advisor book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piarce
Pierca
R. V. Piarce
Buffalo
N.Y
Piarca
Probate Court Notes Include Conservator Petition and Real Estate Transfers
Probate Court reports a conservator appointment petition for Jesse Bayne and a final report hearing continuation. Real estate transfers list Edward Hummel to George Hall and Ada Grove to Margaret Dunlap among others, all in Henry County parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bayne
Raymond W. Bayne
Emma Fawcett
D. Richand
Guardian
Igano Myers
Edward Hummel
George QO. Hall
Henry
W.R Thorn
Ada Grove
Margaret D. Dunlap
Henry Harney Et al
Edward Kaiser
Jacob Fawcett
David Dwyer
United Veterans of the Civil War Movement Grows
Colliers reports a sylvnoid civic effort in Migeourt by the Bivgo and the Gray forming a national veterans alliance. Founders plan a broader national organization within about two years, aiming to express enduring fellowship among former Union and Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivgo
Gray
Migeourt
United Veterans -of
United States
Colliers. Baytt
Local Social and Business Notes Across Joliet Area
Joseph Hodges of Murwin South Dakota visits his mother Mrs. David Hodges while bringing cattle to Chicago. Mrs. Crane and relatives from Champaign visit Hodges family. Clifton Remedy company finishes engagement and heads to Missouri. Local births and dinners noted. several residents travel to Peoria for business. Wmren man improving after illness at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joesph Hodges
Mrwin
S. D
David Hodges
Hodges
South Dakota
Chicago
I. Crana
I. Grane
Champaign
Jolly
the Hodges
Crane
Fred
Joe Hodges
Clark
Toulon
Clifton Remedy Company
Missouri
Eddie Strettmatter, Jr
Thomas Martin
Robert Stocks
O. W. Hurd
John Speer
Peoria
Sam Stowell
R. Green
George Perkins
Lawn Ridge
Ren
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Implements at Henry
The undersigned will sell at public auction at the John Peterman farm 8 ½ miles west of Henry on 3 1907 at 11 a m. Live stock includes 6 horses 10 cattle 8 hogs and farm implements. Terms: cash for under $10 and on bankable paper with 12 months credit at 7 percent interest for larger sums. George I Houler Henry Case appears as owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterman
Henry
Lundy
Oliver Gang
Haystern
Rock Island
Houler
Public Auction At Ronnelle Farm Near Whiteiebe Corners
The sale lists twelve horses plus driving and carriage stock, twenty one milch cows with calves, twenty eight hogs and sheep with lambs, chickens and produce including hay corn oats and seed oats. Household goods and farm implements fill the list with terms offering cash for small sums and extended credit on larger totals. Auctioneers W B Brokaw R K McCool clerks J O Hill. Lunch served by Whitefield workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteiebe Corners
Wwonry
Neeteas
Attian
Plymouth Rock Cockerels
W. BR. Brokaw
R. K. McCool
J Blandin
J. O. Hill
Whitefield
Auction Notice for Whtefield Corners Sale of Horses Cattle and Farm Equipment
The undersigned offers at public auction a mixed farm sale at Whtefield Corners 10 miles NW of Henry on Thursday July 1907 commencing at 10 am. Items include seven horses two driving mares two driving geldings and a pony plus 23 head of cattle including milch cows and calves. Seventy Poland China hogs and farm implements hay and grain. Household goods list items and terms: cash under 103 and credit 12 months with interest. 6 percent discount for cash over 19. Auctioneers and clerks listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snell
Whtefield Corners
Henry
PLC
Poland
China
McCormick-mowerzalma
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Sparland Personals
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Qather Kay
Peoria Journal
Dawson
Oami
Parker
Hoadley
Harry Marshall
Kansas
Delavan
Ella Frank
W. G. Taylor
Poe Bougtrante
Scott
the Burial League
Tr Oapitalistock
Pivcent
Tha Ja No Assessment Company
maGoNe
Marshall County News
Lela
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Court House News
de Nery
Speer
Plea Wien
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R. K. McColl
Oscar
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