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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
8
Local readers note a stream of visits and social calls in Magnolia and nearby towns, with entertainments and church gatherings announced. Norma appointments include Sunday school, a sermon series by Minister W Young, and plans for a summer masque open-air production.
Garments remain unsold at end of selling season. Retailers slash prices to clear suits and make room for new stock. Hurry to see the reduced Woolens on hand and take advantage of the clearance.
Community Club sets July 19 at the Sugar Grove school house. Residents report visitors and weekend gatherings from Peoria to Moline, with multiple family updates, outings, and local events. Orland Murphy suffers a fractured wrist, and Scarlet fever recoveries noted for the McCall family. Local humor ends with a city editor style bulletin about Deacon Brown.
Henry W Lackman died in a Peoria hospital on Monday. Funeral held at his Pekin home yesterday at 2 PM. Rev Tuschhoff officiated. burial in Lakeside cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie Pileffer and daughter Viola, plus brother R D Lackman. He was about 57 and formerly with Santa Fe and the Chicago Pacific and St Louis lines. member of Modern Woodmen lodge and Court of Honor.
Mrs. Kiegley youngest daughter of Michael and Lydia Kitterman born New Year’s Day 1851 married Max Wella Kiegley in 1873. She was baptized 1885 and confirmed 1895, active Episcopal member. Burial from residence at 2:50 p m with Rev. Haist and Rev. Mercer officiating. interment in Tisklwa cemetery.
Hennepin records note cutworms causing extensive corn damage across the drainage district with patches of several acres destroyed and replanting required. The report also records various local incidents and legal updates, including tax decisions, accidents, and a hospital operation for Miss Meta Lassmann.
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