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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
3
Reports from Sparland and nearby towns highlight church programs, charity drives, and social activities. Details include a sacred program at the Baptist church, YWCA drive earnings of 41.55, Christmas plans at the M H church, service flag dedication, and school notes on decorations, sports, and a Christmas program.
Jericl Ketchum made a business trip to Rock Island the first of the week. Miss Milesis boarding at Thomas. Wable's at present. Viola Jennings visits her sister Mrs Earl Wable. Max Hunt seriously ill with bronchial troubles hoping for recovery. Joe Elmer and Leo Bogner pick corn for Doris who is out due to a recent accident. Mrs Bourdette confined to bed at Boone Iowa. Residents seek news from her. Rebecca McAllister held a box social raising about 48 dollars for Red Cross and school with a 10 dollar donation from James McAllister. The entertainment pleased all.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as effective for coughs colds and croup. Advert appears to endorse its safety for children and notes many mothers have endorsed it.
Harry Duffield of Arlington visited Clyde Gregory over Sunday. Rozella Herr and family were Sunday visitors at Charles McAllister’s. Mrs Frank Kapraun sick Monday but resting easier. Dr Coggshall attending. Rozella visited at the carnival Wednesday. Anna Kapraun of Sugar Grove won first in Whitefield township spelling at Red Town school last Friday, missing one word. Miss Rebecca McAllister’s box set was held Tuesday night.
Village notes speak of ill son Willard Nighswonger, visitors at Edna Wallands in Venona, and a new baby viewed at Sparland. Red Cross socks and sweaters sent to Chicago. Henry hospital patient improves. thirsty cisterns and lack of rain discussed. Olympia visitors, dances at the town hall, and rail line concerns from Victoria to Wataga noted. Ad for turkeys ends with contact.
Court actions include divorce filing for B W Wright representing plaintiff in Thompson case. Probate filings for Elizabeth Malone and estate of Fred Zilm. heirship order signed. Mary Huber sues estate of Hannah Stoner. claim dismissed for lack of prosecution. Multiple marriage licenses and real estate transfers listed along with dated notices. Calamity commentary and classified ads conclude item.
The Illinois Central Railroad posted gross receipts of 14,095,209.16 for the period ending October 31, 1917, with the state tax at 7 percent totaling 1,007,664.64. Since 1904 the company has paid 174,069,579.33 into the state treasury showing yearly gains. Oscar Ketchum of Clarence Ford County enlisted in the marine corps and awaits call in the next days.
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