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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
4
Sparland residents attend social gatherings, visit relatives, and cope with flu and bereavement while school, church, and basketball games draw crowds. Accidents on icy roads prompt repairs, and notices warn hunters to stay off farms.
Obituary for Floyd Amon of La Prairie born May 16 1899 died January 9 1919 at home at 19 years 7 months 24 days. He leaves parents Anna M and Fred Amon two brothers and five sisters with a twin sister Jessie B E, and a brother Claude died in infancy. Funeral held at M H church La Prairie with Rev Maters officiating Interment in M H cemetery. Card of Thanks from the Amon family. Various local society notes include hospital, home visits, mine accident, marriages, moves, flu illnesses, and community events. Minonk reports a new brick yard will be built near the coal mine, with construction to start in spring and a plant cost around 1 000 000, a boost for local industry.
An old time remedy touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem OIL capsules as a secret to delaying aging by cleansing kidneys and digestive organs. The ad claims 200 years of use, odorless capsules, daily dosing, and health restoration with ongoing use, urging purchase from a local druggist with money back if ineffective.
Ed Wilhelm visited Edelstein. A daughter was born to George Wood and wife. Frank Thirkell went to Chicago with hogs. May Downey of Putnam visits sister Mrs. Francis Quinn. Margaret Lynn of Peoria stayed with Mrs. BE G Rees. Francis Quinn and family visited relatives near Putnam. Elmer Kipple, stationed in Brooklyn, visited Harry Crist. Margaret McManus visited daughter at Camp Grove. Harley Reno returns from Camp Oglethorpe after six months service. Falba Crow Meadow and Benjamin McAllister appear in a new car scene. John Thielbar and Ely relatives welcomed home, having returned from France. William Heinrich and Hofer brothers sale attracted many buyers. Mrs. Elmer Rollins visited Chicago. Velma Anderson from near Lone Tree helps with Mrs. Case during flu convalescence. Mary Lilly returns to Lacon after teaching Quinn school. J E Quinn and C E Burt visit Normal. plans to meet Mrs. BE Crum and Middleton relatives at Normal. Robert Scaggs moves to Charles Beardsley farm near Putnam. Elmer Quinn goes to Chicago with two carloads of cattle. The sheller at Charles Greenlee’s elevator also works for Vincent Merdian. Conrad Kapraun discharged and returns home from Texas. William Bauer to move to Mrs Elmira Wheat’s farm near Milo. Snow disappears with sun, avoiding floods. A Pa Pa note observes the nation’s anthem sung without stumbling after a year and a half of war.
Real estate transfers listed include David L. Anderson to Frank and Nellie Anderson Lot 38 in Sparland addition. William E. Stoner to Raleigh D. Ball and Jobst Schulte acres in Bennington township. Oliver D. Stoner quitclaim to Jobst Schulte for 79.77 acres in Bennington. Miles and wife to Bessie M. McCartney in Roberts township. Carl F. Hallfarth to Sarah Im. William L. Henkins to Clarence Ke. Battista Salvetti to Alberto Salvetti in Toluca. Alberto Salvetti to Christina Salvetti in Toluca. Also marriages licenses for Albert Quinn and Eva Mattison of Henry. New circuit court cases include Mary Lucella Walkers and Cyrus Walker divorce in County Court. No county court session last week due to Judge Tracey’s accident.
Mrs Lore A Jones of Philadelphia recounts extreme weariness nervousness and loss of appetite. After using Vinol she improved rapidly taking eight bottles and gaining weight praising the tonic and its doctor recommended use. The note closes with a druggist guarantee offering Vinol bottles and assurance of protection.
A keynote on U S wealth growth and cooperative governance outlines protection for capital and labor, increasing resources, and a November 11 birthday of world freedom. Marshall County circuit court sits with Judge Niehaus, docket listing 21 People’s, 52 law, and 62 chancery cases, some long pending.
Eureka Journal reports fifty-one Woodford County children are orphans or half orphans due to influenza. Eleven families lose mothers. six mothers died leaving twenty-seven children to fathers unable to care for them. Fifteen boys and twelve girls remain in households without mothers. youngest child is one year old. Funeral director listed as Pa Pai G Fenwek.
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