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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
3
Widespread social activity in Garland includes visits among Gebr Marshall families, church events, and a Friday night contortionist show. Attendees at gatherings span McLaughlin, Zimmerman, Ransom, and Van Antwerp families with Peoria and Davenport connections. The school director election and a marriage in Whitefield Corners also mark the week.
From a small start the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has spread to all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. When you need such a medicine, try Chamberlain's for coughs, colds and croup. Obtainable everywhere.
At the Baptist church next Sunday afternoon the Sparland Hoy Scouts will host a 3 o clock service with Dr Henry C Reichel of Eureka College as speaker. The program includes piano solo by Miss Bernice Hoskins invocation by Rev D McLeish a vocal solo by Miss Alfrest Bedford an address The Boy Problem by Dr Reichel and benediction. The Sparland Scouts expect a good turnout and will march in a body after the noon service.
Regular services at the M E church every Sunday evening with Epworth League at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30. Baptism of new members planned soon possibly next Sunday. Bernice Hoskins led well last Sunday. Sunday school at 10 each Sunday. Bethel services last Sunday well attended with a male quartet performance. Services every Sunday at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10.
The La Prairie report notes Rev. J S Tussey was installed as pastor of the United Presbyterian church with ceremonies led by Rev. Buchanan of Monmouth and Rev. Mattison of Kirkwood. Other items include mumps at Lee McCartney, travel to Iowa by Jesse Brown, and several visits, illnesses, funerals, and family news across La Prairie and nearby areas, including Lowish and Archie Missouri.
Community notes include a Jubilee Sale announcement for the People’s Store in Bradford Illinois from May 1 through May 10. Local residents are shown engaging in dinners visits and Sunday outings with families including Chesney, Hunt, Jardine, Dexter, and Obermeyer. A humorous remark about avoiding marriage on unlucky days closes the page.
Dawn Ridge reports Mr. Holke vacated the Johnt Moore property and moved his family to West Hallock. Mrs. Etta Erskine visited from Peoria with relatives. Mumps continue to affect a few, including Mrs. Johnson and three Donatd children, mostly mild cases. Asa Jones welcomes a baby girl, mother and daughter improving. Lewis Streitmatter buys a Grant auto, joining two Fords. Mrs. Correll fell and broke her hip in Peoria, serious, while Johnson relocates to the old Masonic Hall after Pfeiffer house sale. A pleasant shower followed by rain boosts oats and potatoes. Mrs. Philip Peck passed away in La Prairie. Fred Cornell travels to Minooka for rest, George Sims runs the store during vacation. Charles Perkins digs a new well with Warren Hall, promising surprises if water breaks through. Asa Jones clears vacant lot with Moody, fencing and gardening improvements. George Jones has hedges removed for wire fencing, Predmore assisting, and Budde hedges replaced with fencing along the driveway.
Mrs George Wiley and baby La Verne visited old friends Tast Saturday and transacted business in Sparland. The assessor Adison Tanquary made trips last week and doubts taxes will drop next year. Mrs Williams becomes housekeeper for Mrs Mabel Doran. Mines’ low mood keeps miners wives busy at home. Central school directors met Saturday evening. Rolly Blackwell takes over from Conrad Luft as director. Clarence and Mrs Doran visited Clyde with their children Erma. Johanna Wallace and Tom’s housekeeper visited Henry. Winnie Macom went to Peoria for eye trouble. Isabel Green returned home with Uncle Tom Leferman after Clyde Doran’s visit. Mrs Chris Jacobson and children tested the new automobile, admired its steadiness after trials and persuasion.
Neighbors and friends report last week activity as Co. L. Reid shipped hogs Monday. Miss Clement of Tiskilwa visited at her brother William Clement’s home. Miss Goldis Swearingh spent Sunday with Clarence McClane. William Bentley and family plus Miss Mary Harris and Amree Longman and George Reid dined at T. Bentley’s. Only seven attended the school election Saturday night. Charlie Reid was elected director for a full term.
Divorce actions between Anna Carlson and Constan Carlson. attachments and guardianship petitions including Lollie Oberholtzer with bond of 1000. Probate reports and hearings on estates of Angeline Rose Henry Christ Samuel Sullivan Patrick Craig. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses listed. post mortem exam notes on Willimansett death of Miss Florestine Bedudoin with suspected motive and motive.
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