Sparland Departant News and Local Happenings
Community notes from Sparland recount a busy week with aid society efforts, a car-load cattle shipment by John Riddell, visits from and to relatives in nearby towns, a band concert, and upcoming events. A light Tuesday shower offers hope for more rain, while local people travel to Peoria and Henry for visits and markets. Oscar McLaughlin injures a toe in his implement store. Frank Van Antwerp promotes a peanut roaster street attraction enjoyed by children.
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Aid Society
John Riddell
Jesse White
Nita Frisbey
Arthur Kelenbach
H. Campbell
Helping Hand Society
Wm. Webster
Tom Haskins
Peoria
Trumpeter
Anton
Elsie
Emil
Ed Corcoran
Willie
Lacon
Lila Tanner
Danville
Dave Timmons
Will Frisbey
Henry
Rev. Wood
Iowa
Baptist Church
Oscar McLaughlin
Frank van Antwerp
Hand Kerchiefs and Peach Sharing in Sparland
Local notices report a handkerchief with money awaiting owner, a plentiful peach season with neighbors sharing fruit, and updates on residents. Frank Cunningham nears completion of his new house, Mr. and Mrs. Mentillan to move in when ready, and Mrs. Jack Evans recovers from malaria with her mother Mrs. Timmons briefly stricken. Mrs. Nellie Tanquary travels to Verona visiting friends, Dr. Everett to Boston, and John Davis Jr. moves into Dwyer’s house as he waits to build. A Bradford preacher, a singing class attempt, and a local photographer selling schoolhouse pictures are noted alongside a town obituary for Will Ackwright and a missing-to-found report on Louis Justice after electrical treatment in Peoria. Electric Bitters promoted as a strength tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmons
James West
Frank Anderson
Roseville
Nellie Thomas
Venona
Della Wells
William Hoskins
Everett and
Samuel
Amboy
Tom Haskins
Edith Wetzel
John Davis,Jr
Lacon
Mr. Dwyer
North Ward
the Baptist Sunday School
Lewis Webster
N. W. Macon
Harry Selbelt
Louis Osborne
Lilla Simpson
Lila Tanner
Anna Lynch
Speer
Dewalt
Saratoga
Pritchard
Nellie Hogan
Pottstown
Manda Pritchard
Wm. Foster
Linus Root
la Prairie
Wallace Dodd
County Line
Curtis
Florence Brokaw
Ames
Harry
Orlando
Mr. Goddard
Orrin Johnson
Henry Barfoot
Oklahoma
Ed Clark
Father Corbin
Henry Aukland
G. M. Clark
G. Reismeyer
Ed Shurts
Old Home Place
McCullough
Boyds Grove M. E. Church
Andy Shurts
Fred Shorts
Peoria
Lon Higgins
Lombard
Armour
South Dakota
Lester Reed
Mount Vernon
S. D
Barkers
Austins
Alta Longman
Amro
Feast of the Nations at La Prairie attracts many
La Prairie prepares for the Feast of the Nations with a chestnut entertainment by the U P church on November 5. The community notes visits, travels, and lectures, with Miss Cora Reynolds and Miss Dorothy Scott among those highlighted. Local plans include lectures by Chaffee and Beilharz, and Ferguson Dixie Jubilee singers, plus ongoing town happenings, travel, and farming updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McClure Chaffee
Noah Beilharz
Jane Hudson Beilharz
Henry Clark
Ferguson Dixie Jubilee Singers
Revival Meetings Draw Large Local Congregation Sunday
The revival services were well attended last week with a large crowd Sunday evening. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Hallecock at Charlie Austin's and Miss Anna Schmidt at Paul Schammel's. Also noted were local social events and court house notices including probate actions, letters testamentary, real estate transfers, and marriage licenses across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hallecock
Charlie Austin
Anna Schmidt
Paul Schammel
John Reid
Earlham
D. L. Reid
Odd Fellows
William Bentley
Frank Lidgard
Rev. Dunlevy
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Testimony
Weary women learn the cause of daily woes and how to end them. Mrs F M Garlin of Henry Illinois testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney trouble and pain after inactive kidneys poisoned her system. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry
F. M. Garlin
J. W
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Invasion of Tourists to California and Sea Rock Trip
From Los Angeles a reader describes the annual influx of travelers from the east and midwest seeking health and pleasure in California. He recounts a trip to Catalina Island and Seal Rock, noting a three hour glass bottom boat ride, hot September days, and encounters with acquaintances in Long Beach. He plans another winter in California and hopes Illinois friends join him. A drug ad urges Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Runnells
Los Angeles
California
Hosstors Republican
Far East
Middle West
Cataline Island
Seal Rock
Great Deep
Long Beach
San Perdo
Avalon
A. C. Christern
Riverside
BE. F, Parker
Glendale
Middlewest
Illinois
C. R. Runnells
Letter from A O White in Johnson Washington State
A O White writes from Johnson Washington detailing harvests and weather woes with 4500 bushels of wheat 6500 bushels of oats 85 hogs and 40 tons of hay valued at various prices He notes beekeeping honey production 120 boxes and family updates including Luther with Morris Co Carry Esther and Burritt at the state university and plans to move into a new two story brick bank building He cites 1908 bank profits and signs off with health and happiness comments to friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. White
Johnson
Wash
R. E. Gregory
Mr. White
G. O. P. Victory
Ethel
Luther
Morris & Co., Packers
Chicago
Carrie
Esther
State University
Pullman
Burritt
Lttle Bank
Ornery
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Henry, Hl
First National Bank
R. Jones
T. L. Jones
W. W. Dewey & CO
New City
John Hartley, Jr
HELM
J. A. Swhm
Henry, Ili
C. Disle Smith
Main Street
Cromwell & Coggshall
Physicians and Surgeons
Henry, Ill
Jones
Crom Pwell
Dr. Coggshall
B. A. Hall
B. F. Forrest
W. J. Thomas
West Street
F. C. Willett
Whitefield, II
McKilip Veterinary College of
Fred W. Potter
Henry B. Jacobs
Pro‘bate
R. M. Barnes
J. H. Magoon
Barnes & Magoon
Attorneys-At-Law
Lacon, Ill
R.S. Bayne
Lye
Ill
J. Henry
J. A. Williams
F. J. Scholz & Son
Evansville
Ind
Maylfair Bros
Superior
Litchfield
Marseilles
Benj. Moore
Royal Mineral
Sparland
Colombia
Main St. Peoria
Richard and
Carroll Streets
Arthur B. Srottis
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Sparland Departant
Sparland Personals
Louis Justice
Glendale Avenue
Rock Island Depot
Justice
P. J. Daly
W. Congress St
A. J. Tronmonger
Dorothy Scott
Toluca
Eunice Durham
Ellsworth Weekley
Harry Scott
R. Leigh
Robert Turnbull
Canyon City
Texas
Ollie Russell
Milton Halstead
Weston
Frances L. Dille
Elmwood
Mollie Smith
Wm. Hastings
Worthington
Minn
James Hastings
Robert M. Turnbull
Urbana
Louise Hillebran
Martha
Robert Russell
Canada
Anna Monier
Hot Springs
Lucy Calder
Will
Miss Mary Scoon
Lawn Ridge
Whitefield Corners
Republican
Johnston Lumber CO
Camp Grove, Ill
the Burial League of the
United States Capital Stock
Office
Charles Clifford Doran
SOUTH
MILO
Court House News
Anton Hank
John H. Jackson
F. McFarland
Lena Wiertz
Henson
Dean Bonham
John A. Blackburn
Harry J. Blackburn
Georgia Ella Otto
Calvin P. Morgan
America
F. Morgan
Leonard Smith
B. L
N. L. Owen
Hopewell
Barbara Duke
Sirena
M. Hunter
D. Hubbell
Clara B. Hubbell
Leroy Newell
Gilbert Frisbey
Andrew Jacobson
William Ridde
Holmes Morrison
Ellen P. Harlin
Ed S. Everett
Ira
Minnie Ong
Ruth Webster
George Gallup
Joseph Hensley
Joe Bremer
Charles Burgess, Jr
Wenona
Kate Dorsey
Adam Staaberf
Paul Keiber
la Salle
Ellen Martin
Arthur Pringle
Varna
Eva Scranton
Frederick Neuhalsen
Lena Hoffman
Foley
Bright
Ironmonger
Washington State
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