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Local notes on revival meetings and town growth in Sherrard area
Metzler visits town. Holliday from Griffin visits friends. revival meetings at CU UW Church ongoing for three weeks. Mines at full force. coal quality improving. MW A oyster supper at Richardson's hall well attended. Washington’s birthday school entertainment planned February 22 to buy a school library. Mr Danielson and family recently moved to Moline from Sherrard. About 50 friends surprised Mr and Mrs Lore with a wedding anniversary. May Clark of Creamery ill but improving. Poultry and farming guidance offered including house, feed, and breeding tips. Western Union telegraph line work progresses. Town predicts more building this year. architect Ly moy active. Salvation Army progress amid church relocations. Funeral of Rev Osterberg reported from Sweden. Local schooling updates and various resident notices.