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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
3
Sparland and nearby towns report visits, family news, and school notes. Residents include Elizabeth Luft, Winnie Macon, Marian Lester, Miss Beagle Hill, and Mrs. N. W. McCartney. Events mention Washington birthday social, a patriotic program, postmistress changes, and upcoming county tournaments and school events.
Mrs Frank Lidgard spent Thursday with Mrs William Bentley Mildred and Guy Shorts who have scarlet fever are improving Dave Wright sawed wood for Oliver Wright Friday Lester Reed shipped a load of hogs Wednesday Miss Addie Barker will entertain the K K club Saturday afternoon Feb 17 Atbum Marjorie Smith spent the latter part of the week with her parents Abe McClane of Iowa visiting relatives here Reid and Longman chipped two loads of hogs Monday one from Broadwood one from Bradford Miss Goldie Bond entertained many young people Tuesday evening George Reid visiting his sister Mrs Eugene Vai family Born Wednesday Feb 7 Francis Percival Thirkell Mr and Mrs Frank Thirkell proud parents Harry Heldnpent Saturday night and Sunday with their sister The Miller children and grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Festus Bentley enjoyed no family reunion at the parental home Saturday Mrs Charle Hofnasel is on the sick list
Attendance at Sunday school last Sunday was 35 with a collection of 68 cents. Five new members joined the Saratoga M. G. Church Mrs. Charles Anderson Miss Ethel Cutlip Lavina Newman Charles Salisbury and Carter Shearer. They were baptized and welcomed. Rev Jacobs urged another baptismal service on Feb 25 if weather allows. Evening attendance was low but the devotional meeting featured Jess Clement on The Marks of a Chation. Sunday services: Sunday school 2 pm public worship 3 pm devotional 7:30 pm. Sympathies offered for the loss of Sonson in Henry.
Whitefield and surrounding neighbors discuss farming stability, osteopathic relief for a local resident, church services, and community meetings. Reports mention Dr Goteher, Dr Hess, school events, a creamery effort, and an upcoming county basketball tournament with reorganized finances and a new sinking fund.
An old ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for stiff joints and rheumatic pains. It claims quick penetration, soothing warmth, and no staining or pore clogging, urging readers to buy at their druggist.
Born to Mr and Mrs Leo Schubert a son Thursday in Henry hospital Congratulations to the family The funeral of Mrs Bogner was held in Amenry Catholic church Tuesday Many friends and relatives paid respects Our sympathy goes to the aged husband and children The box supper was poorly attended due to cold night Frostada was splendid Proceeds about 30 will buy equipment for the school Eugene Rowes have moved five children of Leo Curry have had measles but are better now
A soothing healing remedy praised for nearly a century. relieves throat strain and boosts vitality. Pine balsams and mild laxative components target intercold symptoms, croup, and bronchial affections. Available at your druggist for 50 cents.
The notice recounts visits and social events in Tiskilwa including Mrs Wm Piper hosting, Ed Duncan's farewell gathering with friends gifting an aluminum percolator, and an aluminum cooker from Mr Loewenstein of Whitefield. Mr and Mrs Duncan plan to move to a new home, with other visits noted at Lidgard and Minter households. A Cottage Ladies sale is announced and obituaries note the death of Rite 311 in Sioux City, with burial in La Rose after time in Marshall and Woodford counties.
A tough throat irritant may cause chronic cough, claims Dr Ball's Pine Tar Honey soothes irritation and eases breathing. It is advertised as antiseptic, aids croup and bronchial complaints, with a 26 cent bottle available at druggists.
A black mare four years old and two other mares are described for sale. The listing includes brief, unclear details and ownership mentions. The names Snyder and Aavt appear as potential sellers or references, with a brief resale note and unclear terms.
Court filings reveal estate matters for Honey Luft Laura Carver Sherman Sperry and Andrew Altehison with will petitions, guardianship orders, and bond requirements. Final settlements and executors are named for Costello Lenz Green and McManus cases as notices of hearing and publication proceed.
A vintage ad suggests inactivity and winter fatigue cause constipation and dull skin. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative to relieve congested intestines with a nightly dose so you can rise refreshed.
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