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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
5
Sparland residents attend visits and illnesses noted with Mrs. Ruth Webster and Mrs. Delphie Bolanders near LeMing Lavella. Henry Marable farm family changes, Irma Riddell returns home after appendectomy, school notes report Sparland basketball success and a March 30 Pat project. Secondary events include Miss Taylor's Mt. Pulaski move and local church missionary tea plans.
John Diverbiss and wife led a land expedition with others to Texar Mon Company on an excursion while Rebecca McAllister visited Cora Seelye. Ed Bogner delivered two cars. Jemel Ketcham bought a Buick six touring, Charles Sourdette a Buick roadster. Florence Trabaugh and others were absent from school due to illness. Mrs Ora Rawe remained with Seelye Will garve at the latter’s home on March 22. Violet Revenaugh and Florence visited Thomas Seelye. Lawrence was away at training. About 50 friends surprised Cora Seelye for her birthday on March 2 with rock and cake. Mrs Willard Rickey cared for Mrs Stout’s two boys during hospitalization. Daniel Ryan visited relatives in Toluca. Public printing office ad ends the item.
Grand Spring Opening promoted at Putnam on Thursday March 24 featuring farm machinery buggies cars and more. Free lunch and a souvenir for visitors with tractor and machinery demonstrations by experts. Community notices mention local services deaths and social events across Whitefield and nearby towns.
J L Jones cashier certifies the bank statement as true to the best knowledge. Notary Mary E Schick swears to it on March 14 1917. Directors Harrison T J Sesgraves and Wm Duke attest.
Jirautus Root aged 79 died Wednesday at noon at the home of his sister Mrs N Nurse in Hallock township. He was born January 29 1841 in Wis and spent most of life in the same home before living with his sister for 30 years. A funeral conducted by Rev Thomas Martin was held at the home and he was buried in the family lot at Bird Ridge cemetery.
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