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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
3
Sparland community pages report visitors and illness among residents including Miss Helen Rae and Mrs. Wilson Jarman. Notices cover a February wedding anniversary, birthday celebration for Helen Luft, and the funeral of Blanche Wilde with out‑of‑town attendees. A double header basketball night at Town Hall sees Sparland lose 37 to 26 to Chillicothe. Parish and school events, club gatherings, and sympathy messages round out the local brief.
Hurry to our store for a wide selection of wall decorations as lines are forming. Plan your spring refresh now and save time by choosing from a large assortment. Don’t delay. come today.
The article recalls a Sparland area death with Rev Ward officiating at the M E church, the Bereaved Mary Ann Hoadley and Blanch’s classmates as pallbearers, and psalms and hymns tied to the service. Interment followed at Sparland Cemetery beside the late husband.
A reader reports long years of bad stomach trouble and poor appetite. After trying many remedies, Vinol is advertised as the solution, with claims of restoring appetite and easing distress.
FragmentedPbooklet style ad recounts letters praising Sloan's ointment as the greatest pain killer, with testimonials from Mervin H. Loister of Berkeley and a Taylorville housewife describing dramatic relief after use, despite a garbled narrative about a feather bed and a pocket knife incident.
Probate Court actions include letters of administration for Sophie Zeller on estate of John Kline with bond of $2000. various estates appointing guardians, executors, and administrators with April term claim adjustments. adoptions proceedings for Carl Tobin. final settlements and notices by posting and publication. and multiple real estate transfers and marriage licenses in Henry and Sparland areas.
Michael Ghert can be out again. Mrs. Green was sick last week. Ben Davis clerked at Mr. Kelly's sale Saturday. John Gubbins of Camp Grove visited on business. Wm. Gray sits on the Peoria grand jury. Walter Brush visiting his uncle John in Speer. Burton Green entertained the U B I F club and friends. Mrs. Evans and Harold guests in Peoria. Lincoln birthday dinner at Lawn Ridge drew many from Speer. Ott Hurd and O W Hurd in Peoria. they visited later. Lyceum course closed with DeKoran quartet at Phillips hall. Ladies Association met all day at church with basket dinner. Wilmots surprised 10th wedding anniversary party. tinware left as memento. L A. launched a subscription drive for Today's Magazine to fund a church piano. canvassing two weeks. Be generous and subscribe. and call off the dog.
Trustees of the Saratoga M E Church request a meeting Friday afternoon February 25 at 2 p m to plan a permanent cemetery fund. All interested are welcome as they aim to begin raising the fund at once. Despite bad roads Rev Jacobs could not attend last Sunday but Sunday School had good attendance.
Horace Johnson died at his home Thursday after a brave but fruitless struggle. He was 20 years old and the main support of his widow mother Maude Johnson. Born near Lawn Ridge, he lived most of his life in the area. Funeral services were held Sunday with burial at Lawn Ridge. The family has the community’s sympathy in their bereavement. The news item notes other local obituaries and community updates including the funeral of George Hoadley and local property changes.
An irritable fault finding disposition is often caused by a disordered stomach. A man with good digestion seems to mature well. Many have benefited by Chamberlains Tablets after years of suffering. These tablets strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions. Obtainable everywhere. Eye Ear Nose Throat Clinic. Woolver Risa Pepria WieoAdvt 10-24.
A reader extols Dr King’s New Discovery for children’s coughs and colds. It claims the preparation cleanses poisons from the system, loosens phlegm, soothes irritation, and prevents serious symptoms, with repeated personal use and strong recommendations to friends.
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