Sparland News Briefs Highlight Local Doings and Coal Price Drop
Mrs W D Webster improves John Evans goes to Pottstown mine Milby Marshall advances on new house Ira Parker visits from Chicago Mrs Theo Blackman visiting brother T B Gapen Coal Co lowers shaft coal to 1 50 per ton Comrade A I Parker appointed special police Old Settlers meeting Mammoth turnout Mrs M M Sherburne and grandson visit Lacon Motter and Van Antwerp start livery and feed Stable 13 received into full fellowship six baptized Toluca club visits Sparland baseball beat Toluca 12 6 Willian O Leary returns from GAR encampment at St Paul Comrade Charles Hamilton visits Com Trustees authorize steel bridge Toluca club trips and church officers elected Local folks move to Galesburg Knox College graduates enter Knox Freshmen plan Band readings and dances on Friday Ralph McCulloch to Galesburg for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
W. D. Webster
John Evans
Pottstown
Milby Marshall
M. M. Sherburne
Lacon
Joseph Splain
Motter
van Antwerp
M.B
Rev DeClark
Toluca Colored ‘Club
Sparland Boys
Thomas Hensley
Willian O'Leary
GAR
St Paul
Mo. Kinleys
Charles Hamilton
Wyoming
J.W. Mo. Clanshaw
C.W. Buckley
Ban Russell
W. H. Athay
A.J. Athay
Galesburg
Lene
Knox College
Theo
Hmmet Parece
Knoxco
Inn
Lena Athey
Benton
College
Hopewell News Roundup Includes Dance Clash And Crops
Hopewell reports include plans for coon hunting talks by Casey Forbes and James Ransom after purchasing a coon dog Henry. Mitchell Miller suffers a nosebleed and attends a doctor. Two men run a saparilla operation west of Peter Mautach's. Threshing yields oats 10 to 40 bushels, wheat 15 to 20. A town hall dance August 24 draws a big crowd with Mickles Smith winning harness, Albert Perdew buggy, Kate Smith watch. Harrington orchestra provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Casey Forbes
James Ransom
Henry’ Happ
Clear Creek
Peter Jacobs
Steuben
Mike Balenstefn
Charley Martin
Hennepin Road
Mitchell Miller
Mitchell
Peter Mautach
Polstice
Town Hall
Mickles Smith
Albert Perdew
Kate Smith
Harrington
Community Notes From South Whitefield And Nearby
Local items report James Keenan threshing, a social dance at Mrs Meister and sons, visits from Pluma Halley of Henry, and family gatherings at the Marshall and Huffman households. Hunt prepares a cane mill for molasses, while Mrs David Schrin er seeks a lost shawl. Campaign mentions feature Johnny Helm and state attorney candidates in Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
James Keenan
Meister and Sons
Pluma Halley
Henry
Mra Kaughop
D. Huffman
H. Marshall
Wm Lopeman
Hunt
Samuel Clift
D. Hosfield
Eugene
Geneseo
David Schriner
Becen I
E-W. Waughop
Frank Duncan
Des Moines
Iowa
H. D. Bonham
Don
Frank
Johnny Helm
Indies
Johnny
John H. Franklin
Toluca
R. B. Fort
Lacon
Whitefield Town Hall
Mia J.a
Anna
Whitefield
Bradford
Lois
King Discoveries Save Man From Death Say Caillonette
The druggist of Beaversville Illinois, Dr G Caillonette, reports Tony Die claims Dr King’s Now Discovery saved his life after failing to respond to other physicians. After using three bottles he recovered and returned to health. A free trial is offered at Dr Powell’s Drug Store. Whitefield Corners reports Wm Fosdick and wife visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noanvary
G. Caillonette
Beaversville
Tony
King
taGei
Dr Powell
Local notes and events from Whitefield area
A son born to Albert Lane and wife last Thursday. Robert Erwin and wife of Llewry visited G. Smith's. Princeton fair upcoming. Gus Stringer of Peoria seen at the Corners. Sunday school attendance up. Several locals attended the Wyoming fair. L. Loomis to leave the farm for Putnamite life. WIL Blackburn to live on the farm. Atkins and Belle Johnson marry in Lacon. Rob Smart leaves butcher work for Dr Willis. Mrs Linna Thomas to give an elocution recital at Whitefield Corners church. Visit to Marshall county poor farm described as clean and well kept, Divilbiss praised in kitchen. Auditor's day noted. town cow milked. Mrs Geo. Vail and Burtha Burt visits. John Diverbiss buys clover huller. R.M. Tremain works on roads. Grove folks visit poor farm. leap year party a success at Peter Bell's. Will Dawsey and J. Gregory embark on western trip by covered wagon. Farmers hauling corn report good money per bushel amid campaign literature haul.
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Robert Erwin
Llewry
G. Smith's
Princeton
Gus Stringer
Peoria
McGea
Rob Smart
Dr Willis
Atkine
Hid
Wm Wright
Bertha Swift
Marshall County
Geo. Vail
Poten
Tiskilwa
Burtha Burt
Miss Hartleys
John Diverbiss
Hull
R.M. Tremain
South Whitefield
Peter Bell’s
Indies
Will Dawsey
J. Gregory
Hey
Iowa
Green
Calhoun
James
Baratoga Visit Notes Prompt Local Ties
Baratoga reports Rev Carr and wife visited a correspondent. Mrs Darby was seen at her daughter Mrs Doran's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Carr
Darby
Mrs Doran
Fragments From a Local Church and Community News
Andy Kelley preached at the church on Sunday. George Snyder has returned to Pennsylvania. Frank Doyle of Nebraska has married. congratulations. Lottie Baker and her Wyoming kin visited Mrs Frank Elien. Lottie stays with her grandmother Mrs Darby. Jane Will Rickey injured hand in threshing, 15 stitches. A P Webber received a bravery medal at Peoria. James Kelley and Allie Webber from Chicago visited. Jessie Webber spent the summer locally and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Kelley
George Snyder
Thumma
Pennsylvania
Frank Doyle
Nebraska
Frank
Lottie Baker
Wyoming
Frank Elien
Lottie
Darby
Henry
Jane
Will
Rickey
A. P. Webber
Peoria
Hauie Kelley
Allie
Newton’ Webber
Chicago
Jessie Webber
Hennepin News Roundup of Meetings Excursions and Visits
In Hennepin and nearby, Judge Hopkins visited on Monday while the board of supervisors held its regular meetings. A large Ottawa excursion arrived, and many locals joined tours to Starved Rock. Residents report goods flowing in at low prices, admin appointments were made, and Chicago traders faced swift penalties for faulty deals. A steamer trip to Starved Rock carried about 60 travelers with some hardships but all returned safely. Local social events included Bloomer social, a birthday party for Hu ty Finley, and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javo
Clarke
Lola
Starved Rock
Hennepin
Fred Deyoe
W. O. Patterson
Pauline
Utica
Rai
Local Notes From Henry Area Tent Meetings Rally Plans
The community reports Eddie Dawson seen on the streets and Dwight Ball with a hand abscess. A rally at Henry is planned for next Friday night and several locals intend to attend the tent meetings there. Sick lists include Mrs A B Heukins and Mrs John Anderson. The school opened on the 7th with 30 in attendance under Mr Bumgarner. John Henkins’s eye is improving and he can see a little now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie—Dawson
Dwight Ball
Henry
A. B. Heukins
John Anderson
Bumgarner
John Henkins
Magnolia notices and community events recap
Local engagements include Ned Allen moving into a vacated Magnolia house, Mrs Brady visiting Peoria and returning, and Mrs St John hosting guests. Upcoming events feature Friends Yearly Meeting and Baptist Association at Hope church near Tonica, plus a Sept 11 lecture on Christian Citizenship by Dr Evans of Hding College. A burglary at the Ramage house yielded $21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Lou Otto
Ned Allen
Clara Roberts
St John
Vana
Brady
Peoria
Ha Spencer
Baptist Association
Hope Church
Tonica
Maude Davis
Ong
Nellie
la Hogue
James Thornton Jr
Jennysod
Dean
Ten
Magnolias
Lacon
Dr Evans
H Ding College
Ramage House
Fred Blomberg
Merit and public notices mix in local update
Local readers note claims for Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure and purity product while townsfolk attend meetings and travel between McLean County Dear Park Starved Rock Aurora Fairbury and Chicago. visitors include Miss A Marion Smith and Mrs Rebecca Tomlinson with community notices about the Yearly Meeting of Friends Tepe Wilson visiting from Canada expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean Co
M. A. Wilson
Joshua Mills
Fairbury
A. Marion Smith
Chicago
Cen
BOLO
Yearly Meeting of Friends
Tepe Wilson
Canada
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Cannah Jones
Henry, Ill
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Rey Thomas
Putnam
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Ida Seaton
Board of Supervisors
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Harry
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Peter Morine
Nels Coford
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Harry Mortimore
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Utah
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Essie Markley
Geo Greiner
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