Local social notes from Sparland and nearby towns
Sparland and surrounding areas record visits and moves as residents and relatives stop by for calls and shopping. Frank Marshall of Monmouth plans a few days with relatives while Luther Ray relocates to Lacon for easier work with Bessie. Orrin Frisbey heads to Minneapolis for relatives and the State fair, and Royce hosts guests from Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Schultz
Henry
Frank Marshall
Monmouth
Clyde McLaughlin
Chillicothe
Mamie Campbell
Morris Holmes
George Cunerand
Rutland
W. C. Luft
Capron
Schlenk
Peoria
Schaff
Harris Tanner
Chicago
Grace Aitchison
Lenla Maxwell
Will Riddell
Dunlap
Rice
Buxton
Luther Ray
Lacon
Bessie
Delber Marshall
Milby Marshall
Warren Patten
Wayne
Minoak
M. Marshall
Royce
Oscar Bittle
Orrin Frisbey
Minneapolis
Minn
Rosella
Florence Harney
Charles Schaft
Community Notes Show Visits, Labor Day Festivities
Mrs H Campbell returns from Delavan with sister Lizzie Walker of San Jose. The Gibbons family and Mrs OLeary host relatives from Saturday to Tuesday. Rev McLeish to Peoria conference so no Sunday services. Labor Day events feature races with prizes and a speech by State Senator John F Beans. Harvest supper planned at Bethel church September 14. Local social life includes visits from Doran family Kansas and many neighbors, plus a church wedding of Anna Estella Hastings to Robert Turnbull Russell with a show of community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gibbons
Gladys
Kewanee
Bethel Aid
Bethel Church
Clyde Doran
Kansas
Dunlap
Aberdeen
Wash
Stevenson
Andrew Stevenson
Dupaw University of
Frisbey
Vern Ketchum
Halsey Monier
Prof. Smith
John F. Beans
Iowa
Evangel Nightwonger
Jennie Watkins
Neil Hoskins
Local notices and obituaries round LaPrairie community
Mr and Mrs Will Shane acquire a new automobile while Roy Wilcox assists with straw baling. Various visits, vacations and movements described include Mrs Paul Rumbold taking a trip to Morton. May Winkler returning from Burlington. a birth in Hanna City to Mr and Mrs Charles Neff. The community mourns J B Smith a former enslaved man who became a respected janitor and citizen. A Trinity parish committee accepts Rev Foley’s resignation as they seek a successor and maintain union arrangements. Ben Sides visits from Urbana recalling 1880s days in north Iowa and the state university region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Will Shane
Roy Wilcox
Paul Rumbold
Morton
H. J. Crady
Alster
May Winkler
Burlington
Charles/ Neff
Hanna City
Doisell
F. D. Nurss
J. L. Root
Des Moines
Julia Stevenson
Greencastle
Ind
N. 2
Nurss
Charles Clarence
Taylor
Princeville
Trinity Parish
Foley
New North Iowa
State University
J. B. Smith
State House
Digestion and Assimilation Promoted by Stomach Tablets
It is not the quantity of food but the amount digested and assimilated that builds strength. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver to perform their functions naturally. For sale by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Tell Her So
Poem urging husbands to express love to their wives amid daily toil and life. It promises tenderness in return and urges timely affection rather than neglect. It ends with a nudge to advertise wants in The Henry Republican to reach a suitable partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Local Social Notes and Personal Visits Across South Milo and Broadmoor
South Milo reports 14 scholars enrolled at The Reid School with Anna Dickman as teacher. Community updates include visits, hospitalities, and forthcoming Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. Clarence Hay on Sept 14 with 25 cent dinners for bazaar articles. Broadmoor mentions visits in Morse and Camp Grove, plus practical testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills from A J Ironmonger of Steubenville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Reid
Anna Dickman
John McClane
B. Longman
Elsie Swineman
Bradford
Clarence McClane
M Howard Wilson
Dan Swearingen
Winnie Taylor
Elsie Clawson
Billings
Clarence Hay
King of All Cough and Lung Cures Promises Home Cure
Forced to Leave Home, many sufferers with lung trouble seek climate cures. Dr King New Discovery is advertised as a home cure that claims to heal coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and other throat and lung troubles. It guarantees results with a trial bottle free at local drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
A. J. Ironmonger’s
T. J. Segraves
Unknown man found murdered near La Rose on Santa Fe tracks
An unidentified man was found dead with a gunshot wound beside the Santa Fe tracks south of La Rose. Coroner Peterson held an inquest as authorities could not identify him or find a motive. Remains taken to Lacon for burial after inquiry yielded no clues. Marie Breen, 16, underwent a successful appendectomy by Drs Peterson and colleagues and is resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca Herald
John Gannon
German Lutheran Church
Turllatti
Peterson
Fahy
Flamminio
la Rose
Santa Fe
Lacon
Marie
Jerry Breen
5. G. Peterson
Dreadful Sight Healed by Arnica Salve
A Freeville New York man, H J Barnum, suffered a fever sore for years. After trying many remedies he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and reported it healed with scarcely a scar. The ad claims it also heals burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings corns and piles. Available at A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Bucklen
A. J. Ironmonger's
T. J. Segraves
Irish hod carrier asks for one brick to complete quota
An Irish bricklayer on a London building site laments the brick shortage. He tells a mason on the sixth story staging to throw him down one brick to complete his quota, shouting down to the street in classic humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Wenona Notes Move In Towns and Local Events
Dr C Fogg moves to Freeport and buys a drug store as Mrs Fogg and Miss Alma travel to Chicago for an operation. L H Humpfer visits from Peoria, Miss Jeattie Kemp visits Kankakee, Arthur Wright visits Wenona from Bloomington, and Allen Dickerson of Wichita visits. Holmstrom Esterdahl reunion at John Peterson’s home. Wenona schools open. Old Settlers’ reunion at Lacon and Hi Paso fair attended. Wm Axline’s roadster entry at Hi Paso fair breaks down. Cecil Haws replaces Stella Turner at the post office. Turner to attend Eureka College. Born Sept 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Emery Turner, a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE
Fogg
Freeport
John Peterson
Wenona
Lacon
Wm. Axline
Cecil Haws
Stella Turner
Turner
Painless blister cure advertised with money back guarantee
A Dr Cox pain relief claim promises painless blister treatment that cures spavins curb sweeney puffs pole evil and fistula before pus forms or bone or muscle enlargements. Money refunded. For sale by all druggists.
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OillCook
Rita Nen
Standard Oil Oil Company
J. I. Cash Power
Milwaukee
Keystone
ORHAM
M. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
the Republica
Sparland’ Department
H. Campbell
Delavan
Lizzie Walker
San Jose
Victor Marcey
H Campbell
Fred van Antwerp
Chester van Antwerp
Earl Shaffer
Vanetta Sparr
Velma Campbell
Geraldine Hoskins
Bernice Hoskins
Hugene
Kunkle
Ed van Antwerp
Leslie Montony
Gilbert James
Phil Humphrey
Rube Colwell
F. T. Campbell
F. Frisbey
John Beck
L. Frisbey
Annie Elley
Gilbert Frisbey
Wm. Kenney
Leslie Compton
W. P. Spaugh
Manville
Will Black
Washburn
Harry Safford
Minnie Hall
Dunbar
Neb
la Prairie
James Patterson
Patterson
Frank Scoon
Denver
Col
Robert Pringle
Edith King
H. S. Edminster
J. K. Burnett
Christie Reynolds
Colorado
John King
Maggie King
Hoopeston
B. R. Leigh
Rey. Haines
Ethan Wilmot
Texas
Tues
J. W. Greene
John Davidson
Brown
Pearl
Anna McDivit
Ollie Hastings
Will Turnbull
Wm. Madison
Aitchison
Leatha Maxwell
Willie Aitchison
Sparland
Rev. Black
Allerton
Gwendolyn
Dorothy Carroll
Mendelsshon
Hugh Hastings
Russel
Worthington
Rev
Black
Lucille
Schultgin
Hisse
Hartley
Wyoming
Emma Carrier
Charles Carroll
Ghighester's
Schester
Ray Sherman
Alden Bentley
James McClane
Bertha
Joseph Hufnagel
Dakota
William Hopkins
Minnesota
L. A
Cade
Broadmoor
Clara Barto
Morse
McKean
Margaret
Sidney Brown
Elgin
George Lombard
Camp Grove
L. H. Eldridge
Charles McDonald
Whitefield
Michael McManus
Addie Perkins
Normandy
Clarence
Opal Worley
Lois Prentiss
Buda
Michael Tyne
Providence
John Poff
J. A. Maple
S. 7Th St
Steubenville
DR. Cox
Peoria Musical College
Middle West
F. L. Stead
N. Madison Ave
Illinois
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