Community notes and arrivals in Sparland town
Local residents report rent changes and new tenants at J. E. Sag tgersts home, two families moving in, and more housing search. Geo Gallup ships three carloads of sheep to feed on his farm. Robt Murdock named pit boss at the coal shaft. Comrade McGonigal away in Spring Valley. Grand Matron post to honor Mrs Reel at OES in Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E Sagtgersts
Geo Gallup
Phillips
Magnolix
Robert Turnball
le Brattice
Bouton
Robt Murdock
Dons
Reel Yey
Grand Bath
J. B. Donaldson
Dixon Tes Stacia
AE Wreatinogurday
Jodee
Mystis Worker of the World
Lacon
Correpdent
N. W Tanner
Whitefeld
Local Notes and Social Updates From The Community
M Rogers converting his house into a new one. The Ladies Aid meet with Mrs Wm Mohler Thursday. Ben Shields went to the city on Saturday. Frank Johnson had their babe christened Sunday. Bandy bridge has been replanked and is in fine shape for travel. Kennedy went to Chisago Saturday to visit relatives. Peter Purcell of Nebraska is here, he lived here in the past. Mr and Mrs John Myers took in the excursion Saturday and returned Monday. Rain settled the dust and cooled the air. Don’t forget the race Saturday in Henry between Thane and Hands, George, for money. Win Spires laid to rest in Magnolia cemetery Thursday. Reverend Thomas preached the funeral sermon. Wilbur Stoner had an accident while butchering a calf, will be at home for some time. Reverend Stanley of Champaign will be here this week and is a fine talker to listen to. Marguerite Kennedy will give a bas kol… in Ox Bow. Proceeds to purchase moccasin each program will be rendered. Everyone is invited to come and bring a basket to help on a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rogers
Wm Mohler
Ben
Shields
Frank-Johnson
Bandy Bridge
Diamié Kennedy
Chisago
Peter‘ Purcell
Nebraska
John Myers
Henry
Thane
George
Magnolia
Rey
So ‘Thomas
Wilbur Stoner
Thome
Thie
Rey Stanley
Champaigne
Ilisten
Marguerite Kennedy
Parchasa
Gale Gregory
John Noyes
Vail
Galva
Carrie Blackburn
Jsep Brow
Brown
Geo Gregory
Kaptaun’s
Kansas City
California
Blackburn
Rob
Center
Rls
Indies
Wenona News Briefs From The Needlework To The Water Works
Mira Johnson White visits her niece Mra John Hughes of Pontiac. The Rov C. E. Freeman conducts a Chautauqua season in Wisconsin. Wenona Poultry Co. opens for the season with Frank Crampp in charge. High schools of Wenona and El Paso have no game scheduled. Hudson building near completion for Bros by November 1. Venona electric light plant may change hands. Water Forks residents using water rapidly. plumbers kept busy. Assistant Postmaster Beecher's awning support damaged a window at the office. Burgess & Son ready to rebuild burned barn. senior member in Wisconsin buying horses to restock. Fire loss estimated at 30,000 with 16,000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Mira Johnson White
Mra
John Hughes
Pontiac
C. E. Freeman
Ding
Wisconsin
Wenona Poultry Co
Frank Crampp
el Paso
Hudson
Bros
Venona Electric Light Plant
Messra Robinson, Rader and Skinner
Beecher
O Burgess& Son
Bert
Local notes and trades in a Midwest village page
Village news records cattle sales and transfers, farm trades, moved families, visits, and farm improvements. Residents mention hay losses, a farm sale, and plans to move to California for health, plus social events at Center Sunday school and a 15th wedding anniversary. The column also notes beehives, corncrib work, and local church observations.
Whitefield-Corners Social News and Local Briefs
The column notes visits and travel including a Peoria excursion on 3, a visit from Mrs Pershing’s mother, and residents like Artie Swift returning home with wife and baby in Keota. Bridges are in repair per commissioners, and Rev Merrill led two sermons at the quarterly meeting. A large crowd attended the Center convention with active Sunday school involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield-Corners
C. Fosdick
Peoria
Pershing
Steven Snyder
Harry Snell
Merrill
Artie Swift
Keota
Center
Stock of Goods Booms as Market Opens
The morning notes a record stock surge with buyers flocking to stores. Analysts attribute the unprecedented supply to new imports and favorable exchange rates boosting consumer confidence.
Local Dramas and Fires Mark Town News
Mail carrier James Harris loses his barn to fire last night about eight. He saved his horses but hay and grain are lost. fire origin unknown. Mr and Mrs Farley mourn a little girl who died last Friday. funeral Sunday. A deceased Mrs J Cresewell of Laod Wy and Boyd’s Grove member dies after long illness. many attend services. Birth anniversary notes mark 40th for Tosedsy Biaht with a social and surprise chair gift. Folk recount prayers, has prayers, and a Snow Liniment advertisement closes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
Farley
Gussie
Medical College
Downey Community Member Dies After Illness
An obituary notes the death of a former resident Downey who passed away after a period of illness. The report mentions a social event and union literary school activities as nearby community notes.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered by Toledo Druggists
Believed to be a reliable treatment, it claims to act directly upon the blood through internal use. The ad notes wholesale druggists in Toledo and promises testimonial free information. Price ten cents per bottle is advertised, with distribution by local firms.
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West_4&—Tavax
Wwholesale Draggiste
Toledo
O. Waldisg
Kiswan & Manxvrs
I Hall
Magnolia and area social notes mix in town visitations
Magnolia resident Joe Funk visited from Tonica while Earl Roberts of Jessup visited his grandfather Wm Haws. Rev JN Fawcatt and family arrived to settle in the M E parsonage. Several locals traveled to the city for cheap rates last Saturday. Old Sir Wm Spires of Varna was buried here.
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Magnolia
Joe Funk
Tonica
Earl Roberts
Jessup
Iows
Wm Haws
Bert Law
F. A. Turner
Chicago
Grand-Iodge
Bs St . Forey
J.N. Fawcatt
M. E. Parsonage
Van_Horne
Spencer
Joe Thornton
Wm Spires of
Varna
R. W. Spencer
Charley Miller
Helen Brenneman
Megnolis
Irs
Jane Bobbitt
St John
Kidd
Seca
Local Notes and Community Happenings in Milo Area
Birth announced for Dennis McEvoy family a boy born Oct 4. Visitors include Mrs W L Kelso and relatives. Rev W Kerr from Portland preached and led services. C E Social at W L Kelso’s raised funds. oyster supper noted. Local prices listed and ads for Bean & Loomis store. Ely's Cream Balm recommended after a testimonial.
Florid notes weather drought and local business changes
States Attorney J E Taylor of Hen nepin visited town last Saturday amid reports drought will reduce winter wheat acreage. Rev Daniel Breeze plans to leave Florid with no destination learned. Wm Henderson runs Florid Meat Market with noted success as barrels arrive at the molasses factory boosting business. John W Hetrick of McCool Nebraska visits friends and returns home Friday. Propriety dinner hosted by W H and FMs at the church planned for Thursday October 15 inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Taylor
Hen‘nepin
Daniel Breeze
Wm Henderson
John W. Hetrick
McCool
Nebraska
Boece Allen
Digestive Cordial Ad Promises Quick Indigestion Cure
A period-style advertisement describes a man starving on water due to indigestion. It claims Dyspentics are thin and weak, their food turns to poison, and warns of future disease. It promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy, sold by druggists from 10 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
Local Notices From Quaker Lane And Surrounding Areas
Abel Mills returns from Hoopeston while Oliver Wilson travels to Springfield this week. Chris Laund son’s new barn site is secured at Handed Farm. Martin Johnson moves into the Danish parsonage as the minister departs. Langreen’s clover yielded five bushels per acre. Bell’s crop is only 45 pounds. John and Sarah Benjamin back in McLean County after visits with Willis Mulls. Alice Tomlinson and Florence Given attend the State convention of the WCTU in Tampa. Theo and Cordin Watson visit friends in Tiskilwa and Princeton, staying until midweek. Reeves Shinn learns his mother is ill in McLean County. he plans to take the train to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Mills
Hoopeston
Oliver Wilson
Springfield
Lamber
Haned
Chris Laundson
Martin Johnson
Richard‘Langreen
Geo Bell
John
Sarah Benjamin
MicLean County
Willis Mulls
Alice Tomlinson
Florence
Ampa
WCTU
Theo
Cordin_Watson
Tiskilwa
Princeton
Lestant
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Robbie
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Cornelius
Addison
Oemover
Boyd's Grove
Theodore Conover
Thuradsy
Seach
Oaly
Wilbur Clark
Shi Ere Sa
Wm Brokeyn
Rev Clark
Air-Brokaw
Thomas ‘Rannell
Bent
Mr ‘Brokaw
Florence Fountain
Lillian Rannells
Mr Brokaw
Wes
Mra Brokaw
Mr Hrokaw
Grandmx. Downey
St the Uoion Litera
Iss Putnam
Dennis McEvoy
Sutherland
Milo
W. L. Kelso
Commodore Henkins
F.C. Cook
S.H. Condit
Alb
Kerr
Epworth League
The
C. E. Society
Bean& Loomis
Putnam
Ely
Warren St
N. Y
A. C. Clark
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Chattanooga Mendicine Cee Co
Joe Albert
Tom Hetrick
Wiggins
Quaker Lane
Snow
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Heney, Tah
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