First Frost Marks Crisp Start To Fall In Sparland
Local notes report Mrs H Campbell sick last week and a sharp frost Monday Sept 28. Residents recall visiting relatives, school days and a carnival in Henry with strong turnout and lively community updates through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Campbell
Anna Brown
Chillicothe
Francis
Lelia Fowler
Shelford
Phoebe Bowers
John Riddell
Andrew Jacobson
Harry Marshall
Theodore Kaiser
George Franks
Fred Vincent
Toulon
Henry
Harry Maxwell
Hennepin
Porch
R. McLaughlin
Harvey
Oscar McLaughlin
Will Beitz
Peoria
Weather, health notes, and community life from La Prairie
The journal records rain easing ice and coal work, new houses, schooling interruptions due to snake bite, adoptions, and family moves. It notes births and deaths including Evelyn Hoskins, a funeral at Sparland, and local travels, fairs, reunions, and sermons. The tone reflects a small town chronicle with personal notices and local events.
Doans Kidney Pills Bring Henry Citizen Relief
A Henry Illinois reader, B S Camery, testifies that Doans Kidney Pills alleviated years of back pain and kidney trouble. He recalls dark cloudy secretions and relief after using Doans bought at J W Nieces drug store, with continued use when symptoms reappear. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes in the United States. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Doan
B. S. Camery, Mainstreet
Pially Dean
J. W. Niece
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Local residents undertake home improvements and life events
Charles Neff cleans up his roof and improves his home while John Anderson nears cottage completion and Dan Shane gains a corncrib. Bert Shane returns from Texas with a potential land purchase. Multiple neighbors frame buildings, relocate businesses, and plan repairs. Morris Perkins and Sumner receive paint work. Morris Curtis leaves for Michigan to study. boat trip attendees are listed. local officials spar over sewer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Neff
John _ Anderson
Dan Shane
Bert Shane
Texas
John
Hensel
Webber Boys
Ed and
Ray
Galesburg
M. H. Gaumer
L. R. Green
John Reed
Chris Rapp
Cruse
Henry Weiland
Truitt
Etta Young
Flora
Princeville
Crady
Morris Perkins
Sumner
Adelbert Caldwell
Foster
Estus
Alma Wilson
Emily Bragg
Cora Perkins
Harry Brimmer
Henry Crady
John Bridgman
Halleck
Linus Root
B. H. Mallory
Lawn Ridge
Curtis
The Evolution of the Mother A Sunday Sermon Topic
The article notes a pastor’s call for sincere fulfillment of Christian duties and announces his upcoming sermon on The Evolution of the Mother slated for next Sunday. It emphasizes the pastor as a true Christian leader and urges earnest religious obligation.
Death of Dr H C Young Former Lawn Ridge Resident
Dr H C Young of Flora and former Lawn Ridge resident died of apoplexy on Saturday Sept 19 at Flora aged 62. Born May 19 1846 in Dover NH he practiced medicine in Kickapoo Lawn Ridge and Princeville before moving to Flora. He leaves a widow and daughter Annette plus siblings in New York City. Funeral held Sept 21 at Flora with two ministers and music. interment in Flora cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Flora
Young
Henry Clarence Yount
Dover
N. H
Viera
Lawrence
Mass
Samuel Perkins
University of New York
New York City
Eliza Turner
Jubilee
Peoria
Annette
Kickapoo
Princeville
Masonic Lodge
J. H. Runnalls
Rantoul
Pleasant week with visitors and peach crop praised
At the Holler home a dear lady friend from Peoria Mrs Elmer Deck and Leslie of Chicago visited. Delbert Marshall went to Springfield for the fair. Frank Farling returned from Mendota visiting family. Flora Peters helps with housework. C L Klein returned from a western trip with Nebraska ties. A Henry street fair drew many locals who enjoyed the merry go round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
John Reynolds
Colorado
Horton
Peoria
M. B
Black
Rock Island
Milton Holler
Elmer Deck
Leslie
Chicago
L. Waughop
Delbert Marshall
Springfield
Frank Farling
Mendota
Flora Peters
Charlie Hunt
Fine Sunday Rain Clears to Cold Sunny Monday Morning
A quiet weather note records a fine rain on Sunday giving way to a clear cold morning with sunshine on Monday as described by the writer.
Probate and real estate actions fill county court docket
Probate Court grants administration to Fred McKinney with bond set at 1000 dollars and schedules December term for claims. Numerous estate transfers listed including Evans to Hamilton near sections 26 30 31 and others in Lacon Toluca and surrounding townships. Marshall County Petit Jurors listed for October term with names by township and juror assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKinney
Fred McKinney
John Swats
John Evans
Rebecca Hamilton
Mary B. Cabell
William Craig
Lacon
Jefferson Pierce
John McKeel
James Johnston
Grant Traver
Henry Jacobs
Henry Lloyd H. Johnston
Bernard Yaeger
Henry
Alice M. Traver
Emily BE. Wood
Maria J. Dailey
Mary BH. Hanna
George Peter Mercian
Maggie Merwin
John Barry
Toluca
Fannie Garbar Et al
Charles A. Brown
Marshall County
Richard Bowers
Charles Dewey
Whitefield
C. L. Clawson
R. L. Waughop
Steuben
John Norin
Marion Francis
la Prairie
Herbert Wilson
Bryans
Wm. Harrington
Sam Fulks
C. A. Johnson
A. G. Kemp
Roberts
John J. Myers
Charles Swanson
Belle Plain
D. W. Davis
Alva Smith
Charles Koch
Richland
John Sc
Electric Bitters and political notes mix in early 1900s column
Veterans like David Parker of Fayette recount the benefit of Electric Bitters, while Bishop opposition to Cannon fuels district politics. A jeweler from Indianapolis touts Foley's remedies as effective after kidney trouble and hospital visits. The piece blends health ads with local political chatter and weathered roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
A. J. Ironmonger
Uncle Joe Cannon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Speaker Cannon
Littlefield
Cannon
Gannon
Uncle Joe
Uncle Joe,” Is Mr. Bell
Marshall, Jr
License Party
R. Kluger
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
A. J
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Kingsford
T. Kingsford & Son
Oswego, N
National Starch Co
Johnston Lumber CO
Camp Crove, Ill
the Burial League of the
United States Capital
Thi
No Assessment Company
Office
Charles Clifford Doran
Henry, Ill
Superior
Litchfield
Marseilles
BENJ
Moore's Paints and Oils
Royal Mineral Asphalt
McLaughlin Bros
Sparland, Ill
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Illinois
Sparland Department
Sparland Personals
Anna Lynch
Harry Frisbey
Xanthus Newell
Roy Newell
Irving Parsons
Wood
Nellie Thomas
Gimlet Hollow
Evelyn Hoskins
Parker
John Tart
Spary
Grand Union Tea Company
Hugh McGenna
Akenholm
Leroy Bolander
Bolander
Bethel
Steuben Township
Rist
Methodist
Sparland
Speer
Glenn
Gray
Mike Ghert
Iowa
Henry Graye
Hillebrand
James Speers
Kansas
Garret
Kewanee
Wm. Shullan
Missouri
Dr. Young
Charles Blood
Blood
Florida
Richard Dunn
E. Hinman
Monroe Locke
Senachwine Lake
H. C. Young
South Whitefield
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