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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
10
Long column brings Christmas greetings, local social notes, and community events from Sparland Varna and surrounding towns. Arthur Newell of Sparland injured by a moving train on a bridge near Lacon. John Murphy of Varna killed by a freight engine accident. Details describe aftermath, coroner's inquest planned, and funeral arrangements.
Wm White aged over 90 died at home Friday night after purchasing residence from W W Howe. He was brother to Milton and S J White of the city and formerly lived in Lostant. Funeral Monday at home with burial at Lostant cemetery. In the Men's club Monday Rev W H Claggett lectured on The Martyr Graves of Scotland with stereoptican views. The club plans a rest room on Saturdays run by Mrs Anna Winters. Christmas observances were held. many family dinners occurred across Saturday Sunday and Monday. Eldest daughter Marie, 18, died of heart trouble, funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Monday morning. Mrs Austin Garvin ill at home. Buckley visit planned. Oscar Frede and family noted. McGarrah of Regina visited relatives. sister Mrs Foster and family.
Dr. Watson joined his wife and daughter Marjorie at Joliet on Friday before Christmas. Mrs Watson had visited her sister Mrs Harry Humphrey for a week. George Hetrick and Sadie spent Monday in Hennepin. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Grant Shepard. A Plorid school Christmas tree program drew many, with pupils performing well.
Putnam residents report holiday visits with relatives in LaGrange St Louis Chicago and Park Rapids Minn. Church events at Christian church and Sunday school entertainments are described along with a wedding in progress and a newborn daughter. Local families share Christmas Day gatherings and illness mentions include chicken pox and neuralgia.
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