Sparland Notes Include Suicides, Deaths and Local News
A 14 year old named Tarbill shot himself at Thomas Hosking’s home and a coroner’s jury ruled accidental. Stanley Marshall died after returning from Nebraska and Chicago trips. Leroy Newell sold property north of the coal shaft to his brother. A Newell moved into the Jack Plynn house. A Petrie woman died in Peoria and was shipped to Sparland for burial in Lacon. Kavite was chosen marshal at the Old Settlers’ event in Lacon. Jacob Rickey broke his leg from a falling stone. Mrs G W Zimmerman is ill. Schools started Monday with several teachers named and praised. Ralph Allen of Delavan met Marshall County Farmers’ Institute officers in Varna to plan fall meeting. Messrs Evans and others visited Minooka for Mrs P M Evans. W McCulloch bought L W Broaddus residence. Glenn & Brown shipped cattle to Chicago. Mrs S Miller and son visited Peoria.
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Sparland
Doy
Tarbill
Thomas Hosking
Mr Hoskins
Stanley Marshall
Nebraska
Chicago
Whitefield
Leroy Newell
Charles Buck
A. Newell
Jack Plynn
Petrie
Peoria
Lacon
Kavite
Marsha
Old Settlers
Win O’leary
Jacob Rickey
G. W. Zimmerman
C. Mae Ricketts
Mesers van Patten
Shimp
Blackwell
Mabel Ricketts
Pleasant Hill
Nest
Nira Hickman
Varna
Miss Lilly
Minouk
Mr Pritchard
Washburn
Stella
Bertha McCuskey
Ora Hickman
Sterling
Thomas
Marguerite Kennedy
Ralph Allen
Delavan
11Th
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute i Varua
PW Held
A Williams
Henry
C F Wri Bt
M J French
Wenona
Jerry Trone
Lucan
Dr Evans
Minoak
Mra
P. M. Evans
Ces M. J. Sommers
Dave Stateler
Hickman
W. McCulloch
L. W. Broaddus
Glenn & Brown
8. Miller
Local Notes From Minonk to Galesburg and Streator
Mr Shugart of Minonk was seen in Sin Var last week. Mr Watehorn of Lacon visited John Antrim's. A. T. Cox and wife spent Sunday in Peoria. E. W. Kohler has moved to Galesburg. Wm Scarboro was in Streator Friday.
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Shugart
Minonk
sin‘Varna
Watehorn
Lacon
Memorial services planned at Whitefield Church Sunday
Whitefield Corners notes announce memorial services at the church next Sunday at 3 p m with Rav Tullis to speak. There will be no services at Center next Sunday but preaching will occur there next week. Old Mr Monroe and Ralph Chenoweth of Tiskilwa visited over Sunday night. Adjourned quarterly conference set for Friday at 2 30.
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Whitefield Corners
Rav Tullis
Moses
Monroe
Ralph Chenoweth
Princeton
True
Wm Huffnagle
Albert
Peoria
Mies Reynolds
Homer Swift
T. A. Longman
Death of Stanley Marshall in Sparland leaves kin grieving
Stanley Marshall died at his sister Mrs D B Huffman’s Sparland home after a long illness. He lived in Jxansan for years, formerly from South Whitefield, leaving three children, parents, and sisters in mourning. Local life notes mention community visits, school commencements, and several short notices about residents and events in Sparland and nearby towns.
Local Notes From South Whitefield District
Saturday and Sunday reports recount a car ride by Mre L. Hunt with the South Whitefield correspondent. Henry Lowden of Kewanee visits friends here to tend farm interests. Mr and Mrs John Hayline host Uncle Garlin of Rock Island. Adam Staab buys a riding team from Fred Raymond. Daniel Merritt visits his aunt Mrs S. L. Peters.
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Mre
Hunt
South Whitefield
Henry Lowden
Kewanee
Mirv
John Hayline
Mr Garlin
Rock Island
Adam Staab
Fred Raymond
Daniel Merritt
L. Peters
Missionary Echoes and Epworth League Rally Planned
Rev J T Killip returns from the Isle of Man and will describe his trip at Saratoga church next Wednesday evening September 11 with music selections and peaches and cake for 15 cents adults 10 cents children. proceeds aid the Deaconess hospital. Saratoga Chapter Epworth League holds rally at Saratoga M E church Sunday evening September 15 with devotional by Mrs J J Killip, program notes by Mrs AW Johnston and M Scherff district president, solo by Allie Webber, league work reports, and closing benediction.
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J. T. Killip
Isle of Man
Saratoga Church
Saratoga
The
Epworth League
Saratoga M. BE
J. J. Kallip
J. ‘Aw. Johnston
Allen's Foot-Nase and Foot-Ease Advertised Shoe Relief
A late 19th century style mailer touts Allen's Foot-Nase and Allen's Foot-Ease powder for easy fitting new shoes. Claims include instant relief of bunions coins blisters callouses and sore spots plus sweat relief. Trial package offered free by mail from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Death Notice North Hopewell Community
Deep sympathy extends to Mrs Calvin Shields and family on the death of Calvin Shields. A large funeral was held and a reunion occurred at Mrs Ellen Martin's with residents nearby attending. Various local residents were guests or visited others over the past week. James Ransom plans to travel to Chicago Tuesday.
Local Notices and social items from Princeton week
G P Deyoe of Henry buys Dr McCormick residence and six lots on Court Street for 1200 cash with possession to be given Get Int The Wilpers advertise a talking machine at Princeton fair Lyda Tuers visits Mrs Josie Anderson at Mr Palatine with Kodak D 8 Wood reports loss of a red setter dog died after a week of distemper Jas Simpson takes office as circuit clerk Adam Deck C C Greiner and Mrs Alex Moore attend I O O F excursion Sirs AL Cunningham and Chester visit MacGallagher at Princeton Everyone attends Princeton fair on Wednesday and Thursday
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G. P. Deyoe
Henry
Lota
McCormick
Court Street
Josie Anderson
Cunningham
Chester
Mac Gallagher
EH. V. Biedenfieldt
A. W. Hopie
Granville
Tuesay
Princeton Fair
August Flower touted as cure for indigestion in old remedy ad
An old advertisement extols August Flower as the largest gale of medicine, claiming it cures indigestion biliousness, cleans un digested food, stabilizes the liver, and stimulates nervous and organic action. It promises quick relief from dull headaches and general malaise and directs readers to Greens August Flower at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
Dr. Powell’s
Local residents note community activities and travels
MT PALATINE reports Geo Puffer’s house shin gled and visits by HH Laughlin who left for Iowa. Maggie and Libbie Yulmer were in town last Wednesday. Wm Powell of Princeton visited. A Laughlin and children visited, school began Monday with Mr Greenaugh of Blooming. Mr and Mrs Will Zimmerman attended Labor Day picnic in Henry Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
Geo
Puffer
HH. Laughlin
Iowa
Maggie
Libbie Yulmer
Wm. Powell
Princeton
A. Laughlin
Mr Greenaugh
Will Zimmerman
Henry
Henry area visits and church social noted
Mr and Mrs Robinson visited Chas Anderson at the start of the week. Daisy Brenner and Mary Barr of Lostant stayed with Mrs Fannie Davis this past week. A musicale by Lillian Brennemann, Marie Gallaher and Carl Brennemann drew a good crowd with fine program. The C F E meeting led by Alvina Koehler Sunday evening. next Sunday’s topic Heavenly Helpers. Rose Travia reads. C E sociable Friday at the church with a short program and free ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Helpers
Rose Travia
C. E
A Night of Terror and a Disease Cured by Dis Covery
A widow of General Burnham of Mabhius Me faced pneumonia with fears of death until Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life. The doctor praised the medicine as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottle free at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Mabhius
Mra
H. Lincoln
Dr Powell
Reception for Rev Henry White Draws Local Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society hosted Rev Henry White at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Deininger with about eighty in line wearing smiles. The event featured plays and amusements before guests returned home pleased with the outing.
Magnolia Reminder: Grandma Elliott Visits, Checks on Locals
Grandma Elliott of Weuona, past 87, called on old acquaintances in Magnolia last week. She recalls Magnolia as home and enjoys mingling despite age. Concerns include Mrs Fannie Johnson and Mr Albert Horton who are ill, and news about Mr Burn, T Bimonton, J Harville, and Ed Spencer's youngest child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Elliott
Weuona
Magnolia
Fannie Johnson
Albert Horton
Burn
T Bimonton
J Harville
Ed Spenzer
Local Notes From Wenona Area Summer Visitors and Events
Mrs Sarah Baker of Alabama spent summer with her sister Mrs Addie Wable and left for home Tuesday. Josephine Simpson, visiting grandparents, returned to Henry Saturday. Johnn Ramage family back Monday from Shelton Iowa. Inez Lundy will teach at Arnold school this year. Walter Paxson at Strawn and Arba Law near Bureau. Mrs Geo Ramgpey left for Elsworth Minnesota to spend winter with son Rev J J Ramsey. Dr NuFour of Henry and Miss Chamberlaiiy of Peoria were guests at WIH Mathis's Sunday. Emily Faggett and Bessie Keller attended church with their gentlemen friends. Miss Rozelle of Chicago has been guest of aunt Ma. Amos Paxson. Picnic at Undereuil last Wednesday enjoyed by all. Mrs Emilie Mann and Mrs Hall of Sandy were guests of Mrs Alexander on Bundy. Mrs Lois Elliott Baldridge of Bloomington was guest of Mrs R M Dent last week. A Swartz and wife near Wonona spent Sunday with Chas Hannum a fandy. Chas McAllister and family returned to home near Galva Is at week. George Keller and family of Henry were here calling on friends Friday. Magnolia band furnished music at the Wenona Street fair last week. Sunday school convention will be held here Wednesday Sept 11. Asa Stephens of Victoria came home with John McKirgan for a visit. Mrs Potter of Dwight spent last week with daughter Mrs Harris. The Misses Tucker of Minoak called on friends here Tuesday. Mrs Wafer of Chicago is guest of Mrs John Brenn, DFO. F Taylor was in La Rose Saturday.
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Sarah Baker
Alabama
Addie Wable
Josephine Simpson
Henry
Johnn Ramage
Harry
Shelton
Inez Lundy
Arnold School
Walter Paxson
Strawn
Arba Law
Bureau
Mra Geo Ramgpey
Elsworth
Minn
J J Ramsey
NuFour
Chamberlaiiy
Peoria
WIH Mathis
Emily Faggett
Bessie Keller
Rozelle
Chicago
Amos Paxson
Undereuil
Emilie Mann
Hall
Sandy
Alexander
Bundy
Lois Elliott Baldridge
Bloomington
R M Dent
A. Swartz
Wonona
Chas Hannum
Chas McAllister
Galva
George Keller
Magnolia Band
Wenona
Asa Stephens
Victoria
John McKirgan
Potter
Dwight
Harris
Tucker
Minoak
Wafer
John Brenn
F. Taylor
la Rose
McNabb Notes New Bride and Local School Start
E W Lee returned to McNabb with his bride after their recent marriage and they receive well wishes as they move into their home. Elete Miller from Malden visits the Shinn family. Fred Wolf Jr building progress suggests occupancy soon. Jed Benjamin and wife visit W B Mills in Lostant area. Ethel McNabb begins school four miles southwest of Lostant. J R Lownes and family move into Wilson apartment house. Seven local children start school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Lee
McNabb
Elete Miller
Malden
Shinn
Fred Wolf Jr
Jed Benjamin
McLean County
W. B. Mills
Ethel McNabb
Lostant
J. R. Lownes
Wilson
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George Cowen Armour
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J. W. Shores
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Dr Powell's City Drug
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I. W. Wangbop
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Riddell
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Frank Janzer
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Bonham School
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Frank Ganzer
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J. L. Woodward
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Buckley
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Joseph Moody
Harmon Hofer
Ed Kiefer
Rickey
Will Daniels
Albert Seelye
Abilene
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Edwin Brown
Washington
Thog Hubbell
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Calvin Shields
Ellen Martin
Andrew Morse
Anna Flalbicib
Marcelin
C.H. Ransom
Hank Graves
C. H. Ransom
Wm A. Thompson
Springfield
Hattie Morse
Alice
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John Rightsmith
Maggie Tomlinson
Henry Morse
Jack Fitchhorn
James Ransom
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Barnie Rismeier
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Oxbow
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Clem
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Akron
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Fiebeger
Oxouta
Perry Hardware CO
Henry, Ill
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Ladies Aid Society
A. B. Deininger
Moyere
B. M
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Sadie
Ll. W. Jenking
Hetrick
Herman Meyers
Lewis Gardner
Mra Tottersman
David Clemens
Hinnold
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Boston
Booth
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Seeese Receer
H. Campbell
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