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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
13
Sparland residents visit Peoria and Henry while relatives travel for funerals and visits. Martha Marshall attends a brother’s funeral. M. C. Marshall hosts visitors. Velma Campbell and Frances pass teachers exams in Lac on. future graduates include Chester Van Antwerp. Local social links show church events and classroom milestones amid daily life.
Farm supplies offered for the farm with Case and Moline plows planters and implements readily available.
Harry Marshall born January 3 1841 in Seaton Daleval Northumberland England came to Peoria then Saratoga before settling in Sparland. He married Mrs. Freda Kline in 1905 and died April 22 1914 at age 73 after long illness. Funeral conducted at M E church La Prairie with Masonic rites and interment at Lacon. Survivors include wife one brother a sister seven nephews six nieces and a stepson.
The Calumet Baking Powder Co of Chicago announces a new Cook Book Edition named Cook Book E and will mail it free to anyone who writes for it requesting the booklet.
La Prairie notes include many Peoria visitors and L. L. C. meetings. Reports mention births, hospital care, remodeling, and church activities. The United Presbyterian and Mission societies fund dormitory rooms. local officials elected. several residents attend concerts in Chillicothe and other towns.
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unsurpassed for cold relief. Mrs J Boroff of Elida Ohio says her daughter Ruth was cured two years ago and she remains grateful to the manufacturers. For sale by all dealers.
South Whitefield reports T Lopeman busy with road grad ing and several area residents making Sunday or Thursday visits. Henry Hunt and Bert Farling highlighted among visitors. tiling at I W Yaughop and work by Alex Wunder recur. Families travel for meals and socials as Mrs F Wunder and Mrs Elsie Baugh host guests.
Several Sterling restaurant owners urged the city council to license restaurants arguing churches and societies use empty buildings to host meals on big days, cutting revenue. They propose a yearly license for regular restaurants and a daily license for those serving meals only on large events.
Broadmoor notes record a son born April 18 to Charles Winn and wife. John Dally of Henry visited his son Roy. Francis Quinn and wife visited Henry residents. B P Stewart and wife of Peoria visited Irvin Cappertine. Agnes Hodges returned home ill. Morgan Myers and wife visited Otis Hodges. Mrs Frank Tucker slowly recovering from illness. HE G Rees elected school director for three-year term.
A list of examinees from Wenona Washburn Toluca Sparland Varna and Henry districts shows participants in the teachers' examination held April 16 and 17 in County Superintendent Perry's office. The next examination is scheduled for July 16 and 17.
Circuit Court records show foreclosure actions for the estate of Bridget Martin and inheritance tax final orders for the estates of S. W. McCulloch Hannah A. Wilson Mary A. Bedford and Edward L. Monser. Guardianship for Raymond Hiter. Gertrude Bickerman appointed. Real estate transfers listed for multiple local properties. Births report three new children to families in Lacon Sparland and Toluca.
A Wenona resident testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills providing backache relief and kidney complaint symptoms. The ad cites multiple users praising the remedy, with a price of 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co as US agents in Buffalo New York.
John Moore moves to Chillicothe to look for a house while Nickerson travels to Peoria for a civil service exam for postmaster. L E Streitmatter pours concrete on a new barn foundations after a lightning fire. Local farmers Musselman Gehrig Nurss sold corn last week. Mrs Perkins fights pneumonia. Mrs Perkins improves under nurse care. Co E Gaumer Jr lands carpentry work on Monier farms building house, barn, corncrib with three helpers. Predmore showcases hedge puller, claims extra road 13 feet. George Sims re elected school director. support for Mr Joseph. Rev A B Curtis contemplates Ann Arbor position with state university. new book The Thread of Gold discussed. Spring health ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Secretary Bryan shared a 1910 Indianapolis address illustrating an ideal republic where civil and religious liberty inspire citizens and laws restrain harm. The piece notes Congress’ reversal of the mileage allowance for lawmakers and hopes the Senate adopts the measure.
Dubkin remarks on constant outings while Larrimore nods sadly, admitting he spent $80 on tires last week, illustrating the financial strain from frequent travel and motoring.
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