Water Wells and Celebrations Highlight Lacon Journal
Advertises well sinking services by a veteran in the field. notes Mrs. Zillah McMurtrie’s 101st birthday celebration with active social life. reports a bank run described as a matrimonial occasion as cashier John Lloyd Jones and George Asa Gregory obtained marriage licenses in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon Journal
Zillah McMurtrie
L. C. McMurtrie
Henry Banks
John Lloyd Jones
Gorge Asa Gregory
Lacon
George A. Burt
Theodore Kaiser
Henry
William C. Worley
John L. Jones
John R. Belsly
Fred Williams
Ulysses G. Rithmiller
John B. Rithmiller
Bennington
Nellie Daly
Mary Hanley
Outlet
Marion Osborne
Jennette M. Owen
Chillicothe
Bartholomew Reinmann
Garfield
la Salle County
Hya M. Hogan
Wenona
Elizabeth Broaddus
Roberts
George A. Gregory
Latha Steyer
Sparland and VanAntwerp residents share local events
In Peoria Tuesday afternoon Sparland Department in VanAntwerp. Mrs Metta Reed of Morris visits Robert Rae. Preaching at M E church Sunday at 7. Mrs Frank Poignant visits mother Mrs Rebecca Sparr. Potatoes 68 cents per bushel. Multiple local visits and social gatherings noted including Reverends, shoppings in Peoria and Henry, school institute at Henry, and a large Royal Neighbors supper yielding $18. Various travels include Lloyd McLeish, E E Royce relatives in Joliet, and trips to Bloomington, Watseka, and Chicago with family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanAntwerp
Peoria
Metta Reed
Morris
Robert Rae
Delbert Taylor
Oscar Hill
Bloomington
Belle King
H. Thomas
Edna
Klotzche
Rebecca Sparr
Mat Sparr
Vanita
Robert Rea
Helen
Henry
Flora Osborne
Jesse Reinbeck
Lloyd McLeish
Watseka
E. E. Royce
Joliet
Chicago
Harry Snell
Whitefield
George Snell
Nd Walker
Mineral
Edward Tanquary
M. BE. Parsonage
C. D. Marshall
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Bessie Hill
Fred Hill
Princeville
Robert Riddell
Thomas Riddell
Robert
Monmouth
Community Notes From a Small Town Fall Gathering
The weekly column lists visits, family gatherings, and illnesses from M. C. Marshall, Mrs. Jay Barnes, Rev. McLeish, and others. Mr. Nightwonger returns to Streator after injuries, while local courses feature an Oct 29 harp recital by Elizabeth De Barrie Gill at the M E church and a public recital by Mrs. Anna Cutler Hall. Proceeds support M B church and high school piano fund.
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M. C. Marshall
Warren Patten
Everetts
Frank
Arthur Head, Jr
Toluca
Nightwonger
Streator
Anna Suft
Henry Suft
Wm. Hill
Bessie
James Hill
Lou Schultz
Henry
Fred Schultz
Son Ired Jr
Texas
Fred Hill
Mildred
Louis Odell
Addison Tanquary
Ed Tanquary
James Tanquary
Michael Jacobs
Harry Monroe
Cary Fosdick
George Barker
Ed van Antwerp
Pauline
C. D. Marshall
Themus Hollow
Tress
Lyman Vincent
M. KE
Elizabeth de Barrie Gill
Conralto
van Antwerp & Osborne
Anna Culter Hall
M. B. Church
Sparland School Notes Highlight October Activities
The Sparland faculty attended the Marshall county teachers meeting in Henry on Friday October 18 praising it as a success. Students in multiple grades engage in spelling, geography, history and civics work with field trips and contests. Donations to the library fund total fifteen dollars.
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Sparland
Marshall County
Henry
United States
William
Roger
Rhoderick Dhu
Humphrey
Friend
Charlie McGee
the Woods
Leslie Waugh
James Taylor
Blanche Wilde
Marsgaret Campbell
Iona Rice
Helen Luft
Louis Royce
Belle Rae
Rome Fauyerque
Mabel Laddi
Anna Pierard
Steuben Notes Include Trio of Local Items and Obituary
A letter from Miss Etta Thompson announces the death of her brother Charlie Thompson near Salina Kansas after a saddle accident. The community also mentions Joshua Nightwonger’s fall, Mrs. Emma Newell’s piano purchase, and local visits. William Cadmus spoke on Progressive platform. local farm help sought. and an advertisement extols Electric Bitters for digestion and vitality.
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Salina
Colorado
Missouri
Joshua Nightwonger
Lostant
Saratoga
Louise Jacobson
Mathias’ Brothers
Pekin
Otis Compton
North Steuben
William S. Cadmus
Congress
Speer Nuptials: Mary Elizabeth Speer Weds Rollin Shane
At the Hurd home on Oct 17, Mary Elizabeth Speer daughter of Postmaster O. W. Hurd married Rollin Shane son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shane. The ceremony at 8:30 with Rev. A. B. Curtis officiating featured a ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Black Diamond Wash.
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Speer
O. W. Hurd
Mary Elizabeth
Rollin Shane
Albert Shane
A. B. Curtis
Little Carrol Hurd
Winnie Ford
Peoria
Leon Hurd
Black Diamond
Wash
Tonic- Alterative Ayer's Sarparilla
An 19th century promotion describes tonics and alteratives, claiming Ayer's Sarsaparilla is alcohol free and suitable for relieving headaches indigestion constipation and dizziness from an inactive liver. It advises consulting a doctor and taking one pill at bedtime.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mana
Lawn Ridge News Briefs and Local Legal Notices
Crops damaged in Lawn Ridge as J. H. Cornell shelled old corn. Newton Bragg wins absolute divorce from Laura Bragg at October circuit term in Lacon. Marriages, property transfers, and licenses shown for nearby towns. Seibold vs Chicago Drainage District trial set for Nov 7 with anticipated five weeks of witnesses and lodging for 25 at Hotel Thomas. Local social events include birthday surprise for Mrs. Collins and a bridal shower for Miss Mary Hurd with guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
J. H. Cornell
Alonzo Turk
Lacon Newton
Wilbur Armstrong
Ollie Russell
Mary Hurd
Vesta Collins
Mary Armstrong
Etta Young
Cora Perkins
F. D. Nurss
Peoria
Fred Seibold
Sparland
Chicago
Probate Court Inventory and Guardianship Actions
Probate records approve inventories and probate petitions for several estates including David Wilson John A. Burcham and Daniel Wells with hearings set for November. Guardianship letters issued for William Baker minors Nora Slowey named executrix bonds recorded. Real estate transfers include Calder to Sheets Wenona to Douglas and Roach transfers in Richland.
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David Wilson
John A. Burcham
Jennie Bureham
G. C. Bureham
Minnie M. Budd
Jennie Burcham
William H
Benjamin BE. Baker
Nora Slowey
Daniel B. Wells
John Daub
Thomas Monier
Alice Monier
Alexander Calder
Philip A
Imma L. Sheets
Seur Seur
la Prairie
Alice Wilson
Isaac F. Douglas
South
Block
Wenona
James
Work
Thomas Roach
Richland
Lewis Black
Arthur R. Prichard
Scott's Emulsion restores health after illness and sickness
After various childhood ailments and respiratory illnesses Scott's Emulsion is advertised as nature's nourishment. It contains cod liver oil hypophosphites and glycerine and is claimed to restore health without drugs. Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey publish the claim in 12 39.
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Scott
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