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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
5
A World War era devotional urges self reliance and courage, warning against cynicism and dishonesty. It discusses anger as a force to be controlled, likening righteous fury to a surgeon’s knife and urging restraint while preserving moral purpose.
A list of names from Peoria Nelson Henry and Varna communities includes Huffman Shields Miller Harrington Schneider Barker Schwanke Fecht Schupp Reneau Beaumont Bimpson and others. A legal notice shows Willard L. King as attorney for the complainant in a case against Blanche Green et al seeking appointment of a trustee.
A reflective maxim urges staying true to oneself to remain faithful to God. It warns that self conceit has caused more harm than war and disease, urging humility and steadfast belief.
A list of property deeds transfers in Lacon and nearby areas including Joseph O. Peintner to Ho ward Clouse lots 11 and 12 block A Lacon, Andrew R. Hancock to Oscar McLaughlin NW 4 section 14 Steuben Township, Lacon Cemetery Association transfers and a continuance for hearing on petition to determine inheritance tax until December 6, 1920 at 10 a.m.
Miss Darlene Dawson was a guest at the Jennett home in Henry Sunday. Mrs Strosnider broke her leg Wednesday. Mrs Hopkins of Iomax attended services at the Christian church Sunday morning. Urania Wheeler visited Joe Dauber from Sparland Friday evening. Mrs demr son Minnie Lith expected home from Florida Friday. Christian Sunday school plans Christmas exercises on Christmas Eve. Mr and Mrs Raymond Thomas and daughter from Davidson Canada visited relatives. Mr and Mrs J J Wuard and Mr and Mrs Raymond Thomas attended Sandisonests. French a Treggar Ma preached at the MLE church at 11 am Sunday. Sunday school at 10 am. M L Condit visited Princeton Sunday. son Giles recovering from appendicitis. A I Kildow attended Bee Inspectors convention in Chicago.
A short catalog item lists ladies and men slippers gloves mittens suits cases handkerchiefs hats caps laundry bags leather vests sport coats shirts ties sweaters belts mufflers socks traveling bags. The fragment presents a range of apparel and accessories without narrative details or dates.
The court grants withdrawal of claims in the Caroline M. Jones estate and schedules hearings for January 10 1921. Guardians appointed for minors and unknown defendants. Juries and notices ordered. Several estates including James B Harris and George Foster proceed with appraisals and inheritance tax matters. Local society notes report visitors and a small house fire on J A Bacon residence quickly controlled.
Miss Ruth Hull visited Streator on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Ramage were Henry shoppers on Friday. Vernon Mathis and family were Henry shoppers Monday. Mrs. Wilbur Mann of Sandy spent Friday with Mrs. Ramage. Tracey Skelton of Eureka visited Monday evening with his sister Mrs. Franklin. Grandma Piper has been very ill. An advertisement promotes a tonic with claims to boost energy.
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