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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
3
A fragment describes a demonstration on making wood floors resemble hard wood using various finishing products. J. Segar yves, a local druggist, invites readers to view the technique and colors without obligation to buy.
Sparland notes cover visits by Mrs. J. S. Duncan in Chicago and Miss Edna Calder’s country trip with parents. Residents include Mrs. Halsey Monler, Miss Marie O Leary of Peoria, and Grace Aitchison at Delavan. Local events feature fish bowls in the lab, a March 20 M E church lecture by Thomas Suleeba, and a county track and basketball outlook with Sparland and nearby towns.
Funeral for Mrs Jane Davis, oldest woman in Marshall County and longtime Old Settlers’ figure, took place at M B church with Rev Calhoun officiating. She born in Missouri 1802, lived in Kentucky and Virginia, moved to Marshall County in 1851, mother of 10, with over 285 descendants, buried in LaCon cemetery.
Saratoga church notes time changes for services Sunday school now at 2 and public worship at 3 pm. The annual Sunday school election is set for April 5 during Sunday school hour and teacher elections follow next Sunday. Home Department members urged to call by March 3 and have lessons ready for year end report. Dr Dwinell led a quarterly conference and business meeting last Monday. Peek-a-boo waists and transparent hosiery are not worn for modesty.
The largest crowd of the season turned out last Wednesday night to watch Peoria Midgets face Sparland Comets and Toluca high school girls duel Peoria’s team. Reports note strong support for Superintendent Ganzer and both squads, with postgame entertainment and a 9:10 train carrying the Midgets home.
Fine March weather yields mud as Ed Damm home children battle colds and pink eye. Lizzie Stickler visits Ely couple. Wishalls host R Schupps with Rosa Baugh and Eva Zimmerman guests. Opal Sale at country home. newlyweds Wm Chesney and wife honored at Count home. Rosa Baugh and Miss Zimmerman visit Sunday. Benny Hunt visits for home business. Doc shows slow recovery. Danny Chance heads to Charlie Cox home to help with farm work this season.
Local druggists promote Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a nerve tonic and strength builder. They claim it nourishes the nerves and boosts overall health with no alcohol, offering money-back satisfaction if not improved. Sold through Rexall stores, advertised in The Republican.
The Democrats of Saratoga Township meet Monday March 23 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for Town Clerk Assessor Tax Collector Road Commissioner two Justices of the Peace one School Trustee and to handle other business. Signed Town Gen. Broadmoor. Also local notices of visitors and farm activity appear alongside an ad for Kickapoo Worm Killer with promotional claims.
Circuit Court filings include guardianships for McNutt minors and Colehower, sums allowed as seventh class claims in estates, and wills admitted to probate. Conservatorship duties and real estate sales orders proceed, with guardianship bonds, oath, and letters issued. hearings also note tax and debt settlements.
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