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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
3
Sparland and nearby community residents were seen at various events and visits. The column notes shopping trips in Henry and Peoria, church attendance, family gatherings, house and road work progress, and social guests at dinners. Several residents moved or planned relocations, with multiple Easter services mentioned.
Auto truck owned by F H Gehr, purchased from International Harvester Co, was used on a trip from Peoria with Wm Frank and M C Marshall and a company driver. Baptist church services Sunday featured a cantata read by Miss Bessie Klotzsche, with Mrs Bessie McCartney and Lewis Webster soloists, a duet by Miss Alfreta Bedford and Emma Cumming, a prim ary class song, and offerings to the Baptist Publication society for missions. Church decor featured potted plants.
Miss Ellen Reinwick and Mrs. Bert Wilson shopped in Henry. Dr and Mrs. Bradford and others visited at James Smith Sr. home. Lois McCullough headed to California for the winter, and many locals visited relatives in LaCon. Hates Wilson contracts measles. several residents traveled to Streator and Park Ridge for family matters and care.
A lettered Eastern day scene in South Whitefield as residents share visits and well wishes. R Waughop of Henry visited family, Miss Annar of Camp Grove returns home, and Mrs Baugh noted Edward’s pleasant days. Opal Rowley and Mrs Walter Miles regain health. Sherman Lopeman visits from Oklahoma, recalling his old ties to the area.
Mr. Wilcox struggles with rheumatism at night while friends hope for relief after returning from the baths. Mr. Moore sells his house and a 2.5 acre lot to M. S. Stevens for $1,000 and plans to move to Chillicothe. News of Miss Vira Prentiss’s sudden death casts sorrow on the community. Rev. Curtis spoke on duties of pastors and Christians toward community reform, delivering a provocative sermon in Peoria.
Mrs Dora Barker visited Mrs Billings while Will Bentley and Elsie Longman traded in Bradford. Roy Day spent time with Mrs Dally's mother Mrs Wm Yarger. Will Maubray family at Clark Righthouse's. Amel Brandt clan at daughter’s Mrs Smma Bootia's. Frank Billings called on Jesse Barker. Addie and Ernest Barker with Swearingen kin. Peter Sutton reports bad luck losing two cows and a charge last week. Festus Bentley and Amree Longman dined with Robert Conover. Longman drove Bentley home. Easter service at Milo church in the morning followed by more visits at Riley Tumbelson's. Will Yarger and daughters visited Riley Tumbelson.
Local notes list teachers for the coming year across primary and intermediate classes with names such as Mrs. G. F. Hawksworth and MrezKari-Doyle. A choir performed well last Sunday and thanks were extended to singers. Sunday school begins at 2, public worship at 6. League meeting at 8, with Leslie Auckland to read next Sunday. A bishop quoted an American story about marriage in a Western setting.
Probate court records list multiple estates with notice by posting and publication, inventories approved, heirs declared, and final reports filed. Includes estates of Monser Wright Apts Johnson McGrath and others with claims allowed, inheritance tax matters, conservatorship orders, and real estate transfers. Birth announcements accompany the docket of court activity.
Weather and farming notes fill the page as oat sowing and seedings finish this week. Residents plan church services led by Rev Archer of Hale Memorial, with Sunday School at 10 am and an Odd Fellows church service next Sunday. Guests Mis Swift, Metton Swift, and Gebhart attend, with sick list meetings and a morning preaching service at the old homestead.
Miss Orpheus Knight is home for a visit. She arrived with Mrs Willett and stayed overnight with her parents on Saturday. Roland Doyle and his father visited, making the road welcomed and nicer for about half a mile from here.
Mr Seitz will present a box social and drama on Thursday evening in Whitefield Center. The play was postponed in March and promises a good night with a large crowd as neighbors recover from illness. Easter program at Whitefield praised. farmers near busy oats season. local visits noted. a new dance called The Wall Street Waltz is described.
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