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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
8
The Republic Varna notes Neil Rogers returns from Evanston after tending Northwestern University. A large Varna crowd attends the tenth Varna high school commencement with a 13‑member class, diplomas awarded, and a Swedish church confirmation service.
Cyclone, chestnut sorrel 16 hands 1 inch tall and 1300 pounds, shows a strong track record and stylistic action. Sired by Col. Young and linked to the Wilkes and Ham sibletonian line, Cyclone is slated to race Saturdays at Longama’s barn in Lacon Illinois and Thursdays at ergantz’s barn in Henry with time split between Saratoga and the owner’s barn as needed.
The Varna 1908 commencement praised for its successful program despite superstition predicting calamity. Music by Wood's orchestra from Washington and scarlet white decorations highlighted a civic event with 13 graduates led by Myrtle Bell's oration and Rev Baldwin’s benediction.
Wiss Selma Extrem from Munster stays with relatives in Hopewell. Visiting Sunday were Mrai Ghr Istine Nelson and Son from near Evans. Donelson family member Alva Donelson returned home with them. Local youths attend Swedish school in Varna begun June 5. Gust Extrom sold and delivered four horses at Henry Saturday. Gotthard Ofertst was a Wenona caller Monday. J.
A fragmented OCR read shows Lane Tear and Pawl A E Ay in a notable debut. The scant text hints at Aces in a regional event, with entities Lane Tear, Pawl, Ay, and a team called Aces appearing in the readable fragment.
Mrs Turner of Sandwich visited at Miss Alice TomMison’s home with Sa Ur Tuesday. Prof Mills from Decatur visits his father Abel Mills and attends Consolidated picnic where 230 plates served and 20 empty. Enida Griffith and Havel Boman visited Olive Shepherd near Granville. Dr Felmy’s Friday talk praised. Lads beat married men 8 to 3 in school ball game. Miss Hellman Cathout Ratekin left for home. James remains nearby. Mrs Wolf moves out. house will be rented. Chautauqua practice begins for July 21 at McNabb. Memorial services attended by locals after Sunday religious event. Leon Sutherland Clifford Mills Leland Griffith returned from Champaign to finish university next year.
George Lawson and Chet Condit returned from Colorado with their car Sunday afternoon. Charley Barnhart of White Stone Mich has been spending time with his sister, Mr. B. Sessle, and others.
Miss Charlotte Patterson voted cage guest of nfdaCarm Monday. William Stickel visiting relatives in this area. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Winship welcomed a baby born Tuesday June 9. Christian church services and evangelist Mr. McCullin are mentioned with Willing Workers meetings. Local families, college events, and numerous relatives are listed among Sunday and weekday visits.
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