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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
8
Local column from Henry County recounts holiday visits shopping trips and family gatherings across towns like Henry, Pontiac, and Wenona. Mentions Saint Peters, Amboy, and the Grange meeting with officer elections scheduled. Includes flu and cold weather cautions and a Christmas wish to readers.
A crowded personal column notes visits from Charles Rinehart of Hutbolt Kansas and family in Hutbolt. William Davis was taken to Henry Hospital in an ambulance after illness, with other local names and Christmas greetings. John Pearson, aged, buried at Putnam cemetery near the Swedish church. heavy snow and flu cases mentioned. upcoming M F I church service at 3 PM next Sunday.
Harny F. Rinehart born March 26 1894 in Wheatland township Bureau County died December 17 1918 at his Putnam home aged 26. He fell ill December 4 and developed influenza pneumonia. Survived by parents four sisters and five brothers with one brother in France. Funeral held December 19 at Putnam home conducted by Rev M B Van Leet and Modern Woodmen grave services. noted for manliness and upright life.
Residents report social calls at multiple homes including Andersons Berry Longman Wright and Pettegrew. Farther afield visits include Miss Eldridge of Lacon and Charlis Rees returning from Champaign for the holiday.
An obituary note mourns the passing of Jerry Drake. It honors his cheerful nature, generosity, and integrity, noting his lifelong dedication to family and duty. Friends and parents are urged to follow his example of charity and patience, with comfort drawn from faith and Paul’s words about present sufferings.
Two young men Harry Rinehart and Jerry Drake died last week in Putnam. Both were Modern Woodmen and left sad widowed partners. The town mourns their loss as locals recall the pair as well respected, with good words spoken by many. The item also includes an unrelated early 20th century classified note about advertising and livestock for sale.
Legal vultures in Washington seek 20 percent of government insurance for widows and bereaved mothers. The Rochester Post Express notes insurance facts, monthly pensions, and protections that prevent assignment or creditor claims. A Rochester marine died in France June 7. his widow may receive about 62.75 monthly for 240 months plus 25 for a second dependent and 10 for a child, with total roughly 6,800.
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