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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
10
Sparland residents share Christmas visits and family gatherings with relatives in Henry Peoria and La Prairie. Notices report improving smallpox conditions and local illness updates as well as plans for a Royal Neighbors supper and a Christmas program at the schools.
Charles Collins of Peoria married Ruby Olson of Sparland on December 18 at the groom’s parents home in Galesburg. The couple plans to reside in Peoria after a honeymoon in Garnet, Russia, where the groom’s sister lives.
Miss Sadie and ee Mitcheil visiting in Princeton. Families from North Yakima and Lacon guests at Edminsters. Christmas dinners shared across Princeton and La Prairie. Go to Church Day planned for Jan 2. Christmas cantata at M E church marred by stormy weather. Bazaar and supper by United Presbyterian ladies with Speer orchestra encore. Albert Aman and Winnie Crady wed in Peoria. Local families attend dinners and illnesses within households. Rev Jacobs family facing multiple health troubles. Leland Monier and Miss Weller visit Princeton area relatives. Alvin Calder's family at Ed Monier home. Lara Monier visiting Milo relatives. Glen Simmons visiting Lawrence Webber and Howard Greens.
Otto Eichstaedt was summoned to Proctor hospital in Peoria early this week due to his father’s serious illness.
Mrs Albert Losser of Lima Ohio touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and croup with many agreeing. The product is advertised as obtainable everywhere.
Camp Grove residents travel for Christmas visits including Mr and Mrs Dewey and children to Annawan and Miss Ethel Beam in Peoria. Many local families report illness and the Camp Grove school closes for Christmas break, reopening January 2. Various residents visit relatives in Danville Vermilion and Peoria while others shop in Peoria and Bradford. Several social dinners and gatherings are noted with neighbors and relatives in attendance.
Mrs D W Kerns of Cumberland Maryland reports a long nervous breakdown, loss of appetite and fatigue. After taking Vinci cod liver and iron tonic without oil she gained appetite, sleep, strength, and overall health. Druggist A J Tronmong er of Henry TH guarantees its benefits.
The South Whitefield neighborhood shares New Year greetings and notes from Fred Ely home where families visit for holidays. Reports cover Christmas activities at Bonham and Burgon schools, Santa Claus appearances, local family dinners, and Christmas programs by St Mary’s school with praise for the Sisters efforts.
Residents attended a Saturday bazaar raising net receipts of 123 dollars with 108.75 dollars cleared. A.M. and O.E.S. chapters held joint installations at the Masonic hall with Wm. Gray conducting and later a two course lunch and music by Marion Burdick and Frank Hodges.
Arthur Phelps returns to Kansas after a visit home while Miss Alice McKean travels from Peoria for vacation. Several El Paso and Bradford residents visit relatives for Christmas including the Jurgensens, Hodges, Thirkell, and Benham households. The Driscoll family reunion drew about 50 relatives at Daniel Driscoll’s home.
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