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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
15
Sparland vicinity reports social visits and illness including Rose Baugh in the telephone office, measles in Ben Russell’s children, and Mrs. Anna Luft in Henry. Visitors from Wenona and Joliet, trips to Peoria and Chicago, a boy named Emily Lee obituary linked to a teacher, and a Baptist missionary meeting set for April 11 with addresses at Lacon.
A feature on demand factors in buying a motor car highlights simplicity accessible chassis ease of maintenance and sound mechanical standards. The Oakland models 35 with Electric Lights and 42 with Delco System are presented as built for daily reliable use.
Velma Campbell returns after two week absence as March exams approach. Vineta Sparr just turned 16. A surprise farewell for James Burnett drew nearly all high school. March tests were held Friday. Margaret Ganoude missed several days due to illness. Five first class declamation entrants listed: Campbell Cumming Rae Hoskins Kenney. Bernice Hoskins serves as organist this week. Eighth grade deci mals progressing. Twelve high school pupils excused from monthly exam. Veda Thomas visited with Emma Cumming. Tennis club formed. prep for Weona contest underway with Sparr Pelz Kenney Hoskins Rae Campbell Cumming. Helen Rae returns after two weeks’ sickness. Geography class studies Land Sculpture. Grace Miles and Lyle Duncan absent with measles. Intermediate notes: third and fourth grades plan a flower garden as nature study.
Emily Lee a nine year old Sparland pupil dies after measles and pneumonia struck amid an epidemic. She moved from Clark City to Sparland with parents Mr and Mrs John Lee and was famed for bright grades and helpfulness. The town mourns as teachers and classmates recall her kindness.
The second grade March spelling contest winner was the Blues. Students prepare for the April contest with boys and girls partners. Miss Hula Hoskins missed days due to neuralgia. Primary room visitors include Miss Cora Wyckoff and Mrs. Anna Luft. Church notes report quarterly conference April 5 and a large church reception. News covers hymn book arrivals, county Sunday School convention, and travel plans of Mrs. D. McLeish and Rev McLeish.
Mrs Phil Compton and daughter Doris of Blockton visited John Baggs after returning last Monday. Chicago duck hunters ready Newell Hotel for the season and high water. Mrs Lydie Wilde back to Indiana after care here. Ben Bell family has four measles cases. Johanna Wallace helps Thomas with domestic science in Henry. Mrs Anna Hastings cares for sister Mrs Bedford amid farm work. Wm Baggs and companion visited Peoria. Clyde Doren and children visited Sparland grandmother. Abe Ridenour adds to his house. Elsie Hensley ill with measles and Uncle Billy as caregiver. Mrs Brooks returns from the county infirmary to Sparland home with improved shoulder. Doctor ad for King’s New Life Pills ends.
Whitefield residents report births and arrivals such as Mr and Mrs Walter Runnells welcoming a baby boy on March 10 in Baker City Oregon and a grandson Wes ley Runnells of Colorado. Local church changes begin next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 7 30 with communion and League.
South Whitefield reports Grace Miles ill with measles while Little Richard Hunt recovers from a serious illness. Read of visits by Leslie Montayne and sisters, Miss McGee with Blanche Farling, Mrs. Baugh’s return from the Mauch Baugh home, Polly Nightwonger at S Osborne, and other weekend calls. The Mead orchestra provided music at a Clarence pavilion dance. The Baughs lose a horse named Old Dock.
CENTER MILO reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Barnes who came to stay Saturday. Mother and babe are reported doing fine. Various neighbors and relatives visited or were guests at Elmer Mortell's and nearby homes through the week. several families reported illnesses but improving. An advertisement for seven percent first mortgages on Canadian real estate ends the item.
A list of visits and stayovers includes Robert Monier in Princeton and Frank Marshall in La Prairie. Ruth Turnbull hosts sister Esther Stowell in Peoria, with Henry and Mossville mentions. The ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package.
George Sleater did papering for Stewart Lutes while Mrs. Harriet Greene recovers at home under Dr Swem care. Roland Doyle hosted relatives and Martha and Ben Doyle visited. Scarlet fever cases at Spencer home improving. Miss Stephens to resume duties Tuesday. Duffield family hosted visitors including Miss Ross of Ohio station and Mrs K C Blackburn of Kansas City. Thresher company met at Frank Kaprain's and plans to buy Conrad Apfel outfit with Kaprain Leichter McAllister on board. Enoch Baugh and spouse welcomed a daughter.
Francis Quinn of Broadmoor shipped two car loads of fat cattle to Chicago last week and found a strong market. Mrs Elmer Rollins visited in Kewanee with sister in law Mrs James Case. Paul Leichter and Henry Kapraun sawed wood for George Harney and Ed Quinn using power from a gasoline engine. Miss Lean Hannum visited her parents in Peoria. Mrs Charles Aukland stayed with sister Mrs James McAleer to care for ailing mother. A new boy brings happiness to G Stickel home. grandson of Albert Stickel and Mrs Thomas Bobby. See this to others. Advertise.
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