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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
10
Varna residents share visits from Eureka Lacon Peoria and Chicago. Election results include Conrad Koch elected to the school board and a village ticket led by W. McCulloch, George Pearce, Frank Grill and John Roberts with R. D. McCulloch filling a one year vacancy.
Spotted varied social calls over the weekend with Francis Murphy and spouse visiting the Dow family and the Lindsey Anderson clan hosting relatives. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Dwyer enjoyed time with kin as Alynton Moffitt’s circle welcomed guests in casual, informal gatherings.
Whitefield Corners recalls Easter services and local visits. Obituary honors Mrs. Fannie Lorence Fountain Young born 1876 died 1911, detailing family, funeral at Whitefield Center Cemetery, and community tributes from Odd Fellows, Woodmen, and Epworth League.
Local readers urged to employ The Henry Republican ads for faster satisfaction of wants. The call emphasizes efficiency and value over alternative methods in the Henry area.
In Hopewell and nearby areas on Sunday and Monday, residents visited relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Allan Hultgren and daughter Ethel, Mr and Mrs Charles Carlson, Mr and Mrs Ed Coleson and Viron, and Mr and Mrs Nels Hultgren and Ellen. A school election at Tax elected Richard Antrim director for three years as August Extrem’s term ended. Dr Wm Smith and Dr Peterson were seen in the area. a local inquest into Denny Curran’s sudden death occurred near Henry.
Sugar Grove notes a Sunday dinner hosted by John Diverbiss and family with guests including William Niblock Ed Shorts and Henry Rowe families. Mrs J N Young's funeral drew a large crowd. Ed Atkins moved his family to Joseph Bogner's tenant house. Lawrence Gregory and Orval Ball begin at Miss Morgan's school. The column records various visits illnesses and travel among local families.
Wenona residents hear of the death of Mrs. Wm. Grosscup of Brighton Ia. Miss Nancy Clifford of the Clifford homestead died at home. funeral at Cumberland cemetery. Miss Litta Hinman married Glenn Vans in Chicago. Mrs. Frank Schulte died here. Friends and relatives visit Bloomington and Chicago. several students spend weekends at home.
A Turner owned team pulling a spreader frightened by a passing car. Dr Harvey found no serious injuries to the driver Albert Morton and his horse were unharmed after the line gave way. Obituaries for Mrs Fannie Young and sympathy to her family. Royal Neighbors pie social in Sparland next Saturday. Local option talk Sunday at 3 pm. Epworth League at 8 pm led by Viola Herr. Mrs Elizabeth Aukland remains ill. daughter nurse Maquarity. Crow Meadow notes about Mrs L Mooberry, Elm, and plans for Texas. Miss Florence Bobby to Greenfield Indiana to keep house for brother William. Mrs Bobby unable to accompany her. Various visits and travel notes in Henry County and Peoria area. Quinn for three years and Harney for one year named in school directors.
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