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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
5
A fragment from a local notes page lists residents under the date February 25 1915 with updates on health including S. W. Hodge ill Miss Bess Hill at home with her father Mrs H Maxwell threatened by pneumonia and Mrs Lewis Webster away in Depue. Also mentions visitors and travels among Richmond and nearby towns with multiple family and social updates.
Sparland Comets star O'Leary joined Kansas City O's and scored the winning goal from 11 feet as KC O's edged Kansas City Kansas University club 22 to 20 after a 10 to 10 first half. The matchup at KC gym Friday night showcased speed and scoring from both teams.
Mrs E D Richmond leads Sparland pupils with an Lacost orchestra for a Baptist church recital on Friday March 5. Program includes piano duets, solos, violin pieces, cornet and vocal numbers with Miss Bernice Hoskins Miss Nellie Aitchison Miss Christman Miss Osborne and others. Admission 15 and 10 cents.
William D Webster born Hartford New York September 3 1830 died at his Sparland home February 16 1915 aged 84 years 5 months and 13 days. He farmed in Angelica and Steuben township later worked between Sparland and Lacon. Married Ruth Ann Fosdick March 26 1857. five children Delphia Lillie Lewis Minnie Vinnie two twins died in infancy. Survived by wife of 58 years, daughter Delphia Holender, son Lewis Webster, a brother and sister in New York, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at Baptist Church Rex Pay officiating.
The notice thanks attendees and helpers from Sparland Lodge members and friends. lists distant attendees from Chicago and Chilfeothe area, including Wm Haines Mrs Wim Mead and families. Expresses gratitude for kindness through illness and death of a husband and father, signed by Ruth Webster Delphia Bolender and Lewis Webster.
The Lacon Home Journal notes the death of Mrs. Mary McIntyre aged 81, born January 11, 1834 in Selkirk Scotland. She came to the United States at 18, lived in Massachusetts then Illinois, married Peter McIntyre in 1867 in Lacon, and has resided in Peoria with her daughter for eight years. A Baptist and longtime friend to many in Lacon, the funeral was held at 2:30 pm Tuesday from her residence with private interment at Springdale Cemetery.
The first annual Boy Scout contest at the ME church in Spain featured music by Nelly Aitchison and a kazoo performance by Donald Richmond. Scouts led by Billy Osborne, with Robert Russell as captain, presented readings and solos. Raymond Shaffer won the golf medal and Henry Hoskins the silver medal amid praise for judges Richmond, McComis, and Mrs Lulu Otto McKirgan.
Mrs Root visited her mother in Sparland and returned with family on Sunday. Mrs Grant Buraick attended a school instruction in Peoria. Ot Hurd lost a work horse last week. Mr and Mrs Harry Brimmer welcomed an eight pound boy Tuesday morning. Roads remain among the winter’s worst. W Hurd traveled to Stark by car Tuesday. Speer residents spread cinders around the depot. Mr and Mrs McCraw visited Peoria Sunday with daughter Edita, who stayed home for a few days. Violet Burnett helped her brother John Burnett move Wednesday. Mrs Hid Phillips has been improving, while Lyle Merritt began a sick spell Monday.
Last Monday evening about 809 friends gathered at the Seelye country home to bid Mr and Mrs Seelye farewell and a safe journey to their new home in Bluff Barth Minn. The evening featured dancing and games with a noted gentleman dancing well into the morning hours. Refreshments at midnight preceded farewells as the Seelyes departed later in the week.
An old advertisement advocates Dr King s New Line Pills to relieve liver and bowel issues and purify the blood, claiming to improve mental state, stomach function, and constipation. It also praises Bucklen s Arnica Salve for piles with 26c price and druggist availability.
Local residents report illnesses visits and travel across La Prairie Brinceton Peoria Monmouth and Indiana. Mumps illness affects Albert Amen while James Smith Sr weakens. Several residents travel to Peoria for visits and the Blackwell newborn born Feb 17 to James and wife.
Movement in Chicago proposes shifting standard time to match Eastern Time to harmonize with New York in the international market. Supporters say it would place Chicago one hour earlier, while railroads and labor interests oppose the change, warning of broader consequences.
Local residents share visits to Mrs F Svander and Mrs J A Titus in Chillicothe, attend Webster funeral, and discuss moving plans. Wilder Brown returns from Indiana to work for Charles Hunt, while Vada Waughop and family join Grandpa Deck at Henry home. Whitmer family to Henry. Nightwongers, Lane family visit G Waughop. card party at C Hunt home with Srl Wherry and music, ice cream, cake served.
The record lists multiple court actions including final settlements, administration hearings, and proofs of notice for estates. Names such as Watson B Duncan, Martha Duncan, Henry Sargent, and Ruth S. are present, with claims, widow’s awards, and appraisements noted along with dates and required notices.
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