Sept 18 1913 Sparland News Highlights
Local transactors, visiting relatives, and school notes fill Sparland last week. John Heim and Rev Klotzache traveled to North Dakota to view land while Andrew Aitchison's illness limited store presence. Miss Alfreta Bedford boards with Mrs Riddell and attends school as teachers praise new year progress. Community members visit camps, country homes, and Philadelphia trips. school morale rises as Prof Ganzer plans student reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McLaughlin
Andrew Aitchison
Chicago
Alfreta Bedford
Mary C. Riddell
Thomas Hoskins
Geraldine
Henry
Mary Humphrey
Anna McFarland
Charles Wabel
Anna Culter Hall
John Heim
Klotzache
BH. A. Kline
North Dakota
Minnie Tanquary
Robert Pringle
Jennie Anderson
Philadelphia
Jennie Tanquary
Martha Duncan
Blackwell
Nashville
Tenn
Fred Blackwell
Dudley Hubbard
Roy Newell
St. Louis
Iowa
Ralph Christman
Charles Green
Leta Maxwell
Lewis Woodward
Council Bluffs
Addison Tanquary
Orrin Frisbey
Chattanooga
Ganzer
Rosary performance charms Henry guests at new opera house
Messrs Harry Snell and James Hill with their companions attended The Rosary at the new Henry opera house on Monday evening. The ladies stayed with Miss Gehr's aunt Mrs Frank Johnson and returned to Sparland on the early train. Mrs George Jeneky of Delavan visited her sisters Mrs H Campbell and Mrs Conrad Suft. She attended the county farm dinner hosted by Superintendent Suft and donated two angel food cakes for the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Snell
James Hill
Bessie Hill
Elsie Gehr
Civen
Henry
Miss Gehr
Frank Johnson
Sparland
George Jeneky
Delavan
H. Campbell
Conrad Suft
Suft
Joseph Scheller
Albert Russell
Steuben
Princeton
Maud
Jessie Crocker
George Wiley
Florence
Wisconsin
Marie
Ella
Ansie Garrett
A. Russell
8. E. Johnson
L. B. Justice
Sparland church notes report strong growth and gifts
The Sparland charge closes its conference year with notable church membership gains and full payment of salaries including pastor and officials. Benevolence funds rise, totaling just over 2240 dollars for Sparland and Bethel. Rev McLeish’s conference attendance prompts hopes of return. A busy Sunday features sacraments, League services, and dinners with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Bethel
Epworth League
McLeish
Sparland M. BH
McLeish Pel
Pastor McLeish
Thomas Monier
Local Notes from La Prairie and Surroundings
Mrs Gell and daughter Miss Ania Gell of Northboro Iowa visit Mrs Thomas Martin and friends. Mrs Will Root of Chillicothe, a former La Prairie resident, has died. L L C to meet with Mrs Ruth Turnbull Saturday September 27. Mr and Mrs BE Slough and Natalie spend weekend with A J McCartney. Aitchison family visit Toulon. Scott Aitchison and friends take trip to Deer Park. Margaret Webber leaves Monday for Abingdon to attend Hedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gell
Ania Gell
Northboro
Thomas Martin
la Prairie
Will Root
Chillicothe
Root
Ruth Turnbull
BE. J. Slough
Natle
A. J. McCartney
David Aitchison
Robert Aitchison
Scott Aitchison
Toulon
Fred Wilmot
Ambro Wilmot
Iva Rucker
Deer Park
Margaret Webber
Abingdon
Hedding
School tablets for sale at The Republican office
Two for a nickel offer on school tablets praised as the best lead pencil tablet, advertised by The Republican office.
Local Notes From South Whitefield Area
South Whitefield Almanac reports Herman Hofer and family visiting John Hofer. Ben Ransom drove through recently with autos. Mrs Pride and Esther, Mrs Keenan and Mrs Rowley enjoyed Friday calls. Enoch Baugh’s group visited on Thursday. Laurens visitors I W Waughop, Bert Newman, George McAtee and families. Henry Mell guests with Wm Baugh. Rosie traveled to Henry. Mail carrier and Ralph Christman report Annie the orphan colt at 5200 miles this year. Mary Ely and Edwin Wishard announce marriage September 23 at St Mary’s Henry. Bly noted as a preferred young lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Herman Hofer
John Hofer
Ben Ransom
Pride
Baby Esther
Keenan
Rowley
Enoch Baugh
Vera Alma
Lizzie Stickler
Baugh
Bert Newman
Lawrence
George McAtee
Harold
Laurens
I. W. Waughop
Henry Mell
North Henry
Wm. Baugh
Mrs. Baugh
Rosie
Henry
Ralph Christman
Annie
Mary Ely
Eewin Wishard
St. Mary’s Church
Miss Bly
Mr. Wishard
Kansas
Harvey Hunter
Wm. Chesney
Ernest
Stephen Merritt
F. M. Charles
John Thompson
Bureau
Mrs. Halladay
Burt Piper
Whitefield
Wm. Milier
George Milier
Dr. Powell
Frank Lidgard
Rev. Stevens
Rudolph Miller
Whitefield Corners and Nearby Happenings Last Week
Mrs Swineman suffered a slight paralysis shock but is expected to recover with care from nurse and Dr Hess. Lucian Fosdick and family visited Lewis Odell. area folks attended the Princeton fair and enjoyed rain. Cora Reynolds to Bradley Polytechnic for domestic science. Miss Meta manages the school term. local remodeling at Harry Snell’s. 3 scholars enrolled. Also an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Lucian Fosdick
Speer
Lewis Odell
Swineman
Hess
Hans Otto
Princeton
Elmer Quinn
Vick Robinson
Indiana
James McAleer
Charles Aukland
Henry Aukland
Saratoga
G. Shorts
John Loomis
Rmain
Harry Snell
Miss Meta
Neponset Bride Marries Russell Martin at Princeton
Miss Lillie Bardner of Neponset wed Mr Russell Martin on Wednesday September 10 at Princeton. Mrs Martin formerly taught at the Reid school and is held in esteem by neighbors. The couple receives best wishes from T A Griswold and brother of Princeton and others at their farm home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Bardner
Neponset
Russell Martin
Princeton
Diarrhoea Quickly Cured by Cham berlain’s Remedy
A testimonial from M B Gebhart of Oriole Pennsylvania credits Cham berlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a diarrhoea after one dose. The ad claims ordinary diarrhoea can be cured with one or two doses and lists T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
A. J
LAWN RIDGE COMMUNITY NOTES AND HAPPENINGS
Miss Ada Smith visits from Jackson Tennessee as a Polar wave brings a tonic to spirits. J S Thompson upgrades with a new shingle roof while Lewis Odell builds a hog house on the Stone residence. Dolan Erskine vacationing from Peoria visits relatives. Reuben Streitmatter lays a new corncrib foundation on the Stowell farm. Creek bottom gravel supplies run but will replenish after rain. Johnny Anderson builds a wash house and kitchen on Tryin Stephens farm and adds walks for Ernie Gehrig. Sunday school picnic at Root's Grove draws eight schools with a race planned for next year. Local ball game praised. Rev Busby's contest spurs enthusiasm. Rev Curtis sermon raises many questions reflecting broad theological readings and debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
T. C. Moody
Ada Smith
Jackson
Tenn
J. S. Thompson
Lewis Odell
Odell
Dolan Erskine
Peoria
Reuben Streitmatter
Stowell
Chris
Johnny Anderson
Tryin Stephens
Ernie Gehrig
Root’s Grove
Busby
Trinity Parish
Curtis
Whitefield Center Notes From Charles Bourdette Trip
Charles Bourdette returns from a farm trip in Canada after an absence since Monday and suspects his renter may be harming corn prospects. Mrs. Lucian Fosdick called on Jemel Ketchum. Mrs. Henry Rowe hosted the Ladies' Aid with a delicious luncheon. A wedding is anticipated locally. Mrs. W. R. Brokaw visited with Thomas Seelye’s group and joined Lee Brokaw, wife and Wilbur for a trip to Trivoli, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stein. The Steins’ home near Trivoli is wired for electric lights, adding comfort to their productive soil estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
Charles Bourdette
Canada
Lucian Fosdick
Jemel Ketchum
Henry Rowe
W. R. Brokaw
Thomas Seelye
Lee Brokaw
Wilbur
Trivoli
Albert Stein
Mrs. Stein
Cottage News From Local Families
Claus Swanson and family have been sick from ptomain poison. Annie is also ill. Hazel Farley visited with Esther and Clara Chesney. Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Julander. Theo Borg and family were visiting Grover Paul. Visitors at Byron Allen's included Esther and Clara Chesney, Hazel Farley, Hiram Allen, Mrs Hay, and Mabel Mokler. Esther Chesney and her father went to Magnolia. Ernest Reynolds and daughter visited Colfax. John Julander and family visited Mrs. Anna Lusty in Tiskilwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Swanson
Annie
Hazel Farley
Esther
Clara Chesney
Julander
Mrs. Day
Theo Borg
Grover Paul's
Byron Allen
Sunday Socials and Local Probate Activity in Toluca Henry Area
Harvey Hunter and family and others were Sunday callers at various homes across Toluca and nearby towns including Bureau Whitefield Mendota and Tiskilwa. Clerical notices include estates of Gill Shafer Johnson Amanda and administration letters with bonds. Real estate transfers cover Toluca Henry and surrounding townships with several parcels changing hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rapp
Thomas Gill
Joseph Shafer
Clarence Cornell
Lincoln
Amanda Johnson
George W. Johnson
David Kovacevich
Francesco Rinaldi
Toluca
Clara B. Hayline
John Ziegler
Heacock
Henry
John
Mary Leonard
August Guderjan
Swan
Evans Township
Amelia Guderjan
Charles Wierth
Richard Lloyd
Hirza A. Camp
Court House News Court actions and estate filings listed
Circuit Court actions include Frank N Ireland & Son vs Truman H Bradley and Mayme Evelyn Spangler vs Frank Roscoe Spangler. Divorce bills filed Leander Stephens vs Margie Stephens and Wilson J Bush vs Joseph A Bush et al. Probate notices for James W Wright estate and Jennie Shafer estate. Letters of administration issued to C F Wright and Fred Rapp with bonds. Warrants of appraisal ordered for multiple estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Ireland
Charles H. Ireland
Frank N. Ireland & Son
Truman H. Bradley
Mayme Evelyn Spangler
Frank Roscoe Spangler
Leander Stephens
Margie Stephens
Wilson J. Bush
Joseph A.bush
James W. Wright
C.F. Wright
Wm. Koch
George Norton
Gus Modro
Joseph Shafer
Fred Rapp
Sherley D. Kellogg
John Davidson
Hugh H. King
Jennie Shafer
Don’t Let Baby Suffer With Eczema and Skin Eruptions
An advertisement claims Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment cures baby eczema and skin eruptions, reporting a Dubuque reader s testimonial of complete relief after one box. The notice lists 50 cents per jar and availability from Pfeiffer Chemical Co and general mail order. It also promotes promissory note books and legal blanks for sale by The Republican office.
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Sparland Department
Charles Golden
Magnolia
Schroeder
Melaughli
Joseph Hart
William Russell
James Biggar
Belle Roberts
Edward Gibbs
Fred Ruck
Bethel Church
Ethel McDonald
Lulu
Dr. King
M. C. Dunlap
Leadill
SOUTH
MILO
William Clement
Oklahoma
Joseph Erven
Miss Lord
John McClane
Fred Newton
Charlie Reid
Clarence McClane
Kewan
Harry Reid
Bornsheller
Roy Hill
William Bentley
John Hufnagle
Della
Hattie Reid
Williams
Castleton
Henry, Ill
THE
Henry National Bank
Watercott
W. P. Turner
Ili
L. R. Phillips
C. A. Phillips
New York
Minnesota
Dakotas
Illinois
A. A. Webber
Castleton, Ill
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