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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
5
Obituaries and family notices recount deaths and funeral attendance in Magnolia area. Community updates include anniversaries, relocations to Iowa and Montana, and a homecoming journey for Commander J M Poyer USN, recently named governor of Samoa after a naval career.
A travelogue describes Tarpon Springs sponge trade and a Tampa Bay trip to Sarasota Bay. It notes Fort Dade inspection stations and Ringling Brothers nearby, with St. Petersburg described as growing, paved, boasting a strong fire department, a pedestrian-friendly Central Avenue, and a popular band offering free concerts in the park.
The writer, a former Magnolia correspondent, describes a January visit to St Petersburg Florida. He recounts travel from Chicago on the Dixie Flyer, stays near Tampa Bay, and notes warm 60 to 70 degree days. He mentions local grapefruit, oranges, and a Kentucky landlady, plus visits to Belleview and Green Springs and a Tarpon Springs excursion with Illinois friends.
Obituaries recall John Dean Sr of Magnolia born 1838 in Farming ton Pa who served in the Civil War with the 44th Illinois and married twice, among descendants Arthur Frank Henry Sadie India Louis and others. funeral held Feb 17 with Rev R W Martin officiating and Magnolia cemetery burial. Also featured is Josiah M Hall born 1848 in Fayette County Pa with multiple marriages and many children, praised as a fine friend and faithful man. funeral in Magnolias Masonic hall with burial at Cherry Point cemetery and music by local quartet.
A farewell party honored Mr and Mrs Peter Briner with light refreshments and good spirits. Anna Seibert assists Mrs Fitzhorn. Miss Gueille Noll visited with Miss Dissing er. Theo Sylvester and family departed for Michigan. Mrs Ay Margial shows improvement. William King spent Sunday with relatives. Little David McKane was sick. Mrs George Koehler remains listed. A food commission statement notes bread costs and meat replacement trends amid rising prices and energy concerns.
Local notes recount Carl Henning singing solo last Sunday and J Jensen of Peru visiting in John Gentert's home. Friends greet Henry Kelley regained health. Fritz Keller and Harold Keller hosted Christ Miler land and wife. Mrs Mat Schrumpf and son Christ visited. Trips to Madison Minnesota planned. Laeta Cita club met at Alice Barber's home Feb. 4 with an upbeat lunch. Clarence Frazier offered bobsled transport to Miss Barber's. Kate Gillon recently ill. Ruth and Junita Harris canvassed Wenona and Tonica. Wooley family summoned to Nebraska for a sad reason. Marriage news of Richland township couple expected next week. The Voices of the Women set for last Sunday in month with King’s Heralds. Skating gains popularity among high schoolers. Lostant Teachers' Reading Circle held sixth meeting with lively discussions. La Salle County Musical Association selects Losgrant as next convention site likely March 7 week, praising local musical talent. Rheumatism ad for Sloan's Liniment promises quick relief.
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