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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
11
Sparland residents and guests gather for family events and visits around town. Wm Kenney returns downtown to cheers, Eva Schultz and Bessie Hill travel to Peoria, and others host relatives or search for work on nearby farms.
Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church Rev Wershing of Galesburg spoke on Local Option. A League service studied Abraham Lincoln led by Prof W T Smith. Miss Della Taylor to lead next Sunday. Mrs Sparr and Mamie Campbell and Mrs Tanner with Amine stayed in Henry after a wreck delayed our train until after 1. A Woman's Club home talent show at the Baptist church drew a large crowd with a hit playette and fine musical numbers.
Sunday program at Sparland M. E. church includes addresses by Prof. Smith and Rev. D. McLeish, singing, and a sermon on the religious character of George Washington. Bethel church hosts a morning address by Mr. Merle Gallup with singing. communion at both churches on Sunday Feb 25.
Local notices recount visits and illnesses in Peoria Henry and Wyoming including Mrs James Murphy and family, Nellie Barnett guest of John McGinn, pneumonia cases and a serious ill three year old. A St Patrick parish card party and dance is planned for Feb 19 in O'Brien hall.
Chamberlain's Salve is claimed to cure tetter salt rheum and eczema with one application relieving itching and burning sensation.
South Whitefield notes report a milder January outlook with thaw possibilities. The column lists local visits, birthdays, illnesses, travels to Canton and Peoria, euchre party plans for Mrs Wunder’s 46th birthday, a sermon by Rev. Phillips, moving plans, Masonic lodge visits, sales and farm market activity, and a hospital operation update for Grace Coyle. Names include Clyde Wood, Earl Merritt, Frank Miller, A W Betz, D D Brown, I W Waughop, C Jacobs, Delber Marshall, Elmer Lopeman, Walter Pride, George Waughop, Ethan Matthews, C L Klein, Mrs Klein, Mrs Wunder, C Hofer, Myrtle Dodd, Rev. Phillips, Joseph Owens, Edward Owens, A J Adams, Lazier, Cox, Forster, Timmons, Wyoming, C B Stowell, Calvin Stowell, Lela Farden, Grace Donath, Roy Foster, Ford Moody, Grace Coyle, Winnie Stewart, Jessie, Proctor hospital.
The article notes a family returning to the farm and becoming masters of their former home, with years of experience both pleasant and otherwise recorded since leaving. It also covers Rev. A B Curtis on Phonetic Spelling of Our English Language and Rev. Wm Phillips preaching at Trinity parish after a cross country trip from Arizona.
Cora Darling suffered bronchitis last week but improved by writing. Will Diverbiss died in a barn accident after a heavy week. Skating parties marked the week, as Mrs. Andrew Kelley and family visited Willie and Maggie Kelley. Belle Doyle stayed with her brother Herbert, and Henry Aukland Robert Kelley and Charley Thumma shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago. Mrs. Will Hennessey visited Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Carter Shearer planned a Minnesota move for surgery on Mrs Shearer. Clyde Wood lost three fingers in a shelling accident requiring amputation. Alfred Betts and Joseph Clark hosted Sunday guests. Bessie Holmes visited Henry with Simeon Doyle’s family.
The piece records Alma Fogg and Walter Kemp wedding February 3 at the Fogg home in McConnell Wenona and notes Kemp’s farming background. It mentions a shower for the bride and another Wenona wedding Albert Esterdahl to Jennie Krantz on February 10 near Wyans township. Social visits from Europe travelers, Bloomington visits, and Evans township diplomas for standard rural schools are listed with local names and places.
Miss Bessie Hannum and Miss Ethel Judd teach in districts four and six while Hyans Center district five gains Miss Hazel Glover as teacher. Visitors Mrs. C. A. Axline and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Krantz tour Streator. A new sand table enhances equipment. standard school diploma may be renewed yearly if conditions stay proper. District five premises praised as among Marshall county’s best.
How Cold Affects the Kidneys Avoid taking cold if your kidneys are sensitive. Cold congests the kidneys, throws too much work upon them and weakens their action. Serious kidney trouble and even Bright's disease may result. Strengthen your kidneys, get rid of the pain and soreness, build them up by the timely use of Foley Kidney Pills. Tonic in action, quick in results. A. J. Tronnonger, druggist.
Estate matters include hearings on proof of death for Ann Downey with conservatrix appointed in 1912 and April claim adjustments. Mary Bell will probate date set for Feb 26. Final reports filed for George Algoe with discharge of admin. Bridget Ryan will probate will with bond of 3500 required. David Mathias estate petitions for sale of personal property. Real estate transfers show parcels in Lacon and La Prairie. Marriage license issued Roy Ohm and Clara Huron of Ottawa.
An experienced well contractor advertises over two decades in the well business and offers to provide reliable sinking services. The notice emphasizes workmanship and customer satisfaction as cost-saving through expert consultation.
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