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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
13
Sparland news recounts visits from Peoria and Monmouth residents, Brown county and nearby travels, measles cases at McLaughlin family, a funeral consultation, and a lecture on the Jungle of America. It notes hospital stays for John Beck and the return home, plus Easter family gatherings and routine farm work in the area.
The 1914 Model 35 debuts a stream line body with flush sides and smooth surfaces from radiator to rear. Tungsten steel valves power the engine, capable of carrying eight to nine passengers on rough roads while achieving 18 to 20 miles per gallon. No deliveries before April 15.
The Epworth League led an Easter cantata The Victor of Bograd with a large, skillful cast under Pastor D McLeish. Anna Luft recited parts from memory and eight new members were welcomed into Bethel church after the service. Funeral for Christina Grife Betz held with al personages present.
An advertisement from Gladwin Michigan touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for skin diseases burns and bruises and claims John Deye was cured after twelve years and $400 in medical bills. The copy urges readers to try the salve for 25 cents and cites endorsements.
A Sugar Grove card from Mr and Mrs T L Wilson reports Bennie ill with threatened appendicitis and Alice Clanin sick as a scarlet fever victim with speedy recovery hoped for. Grace Duffield and Lawrence Gregory are able to be active. The scarlet fever outbreak closes the school indefinitely and Miss Stephens returns home to Henry.
Miss Lulu Russell leads domestic science at Rolla Blackwell home as new families enlarge Central school with a capable teacher. Wilbur Hastings helps bring home his sister-in-law as she declines. Walter Compton and family attend Grandma Betz’s funeral in Whitefield. Easter plans thwarted by a heavy snowstorm. School board enforces compulsory education and installs a truancy officer Myron Newell. Moving rumors persist with frequent wagons and a remark about twelve moves in one year.
Camp Grove notices report visits by Rev Thomas OBrien Mrs A J Kistler and others. A breach in the Malone home yielded a seven dollar baby bank theft. Two benefit events for St Patrick's Church Bradford run April 2 and 8 with a three act comedy Diamonds and Hearts, a grand ball, drawing for a lot, supper, and dancing with Bradford orchestra.
East Saratoga residents report a week of illnesses with several families noting sick members. Hartley and Ziegler households receive visitors while Lutes and Turner households show up in caregiving and social calls. Churchgoing and neighborly visits accompany updates on the Harrington, Curry, Salisbury, and Turner families as well as a nurse's return home.
Local residents visit and return for spring vacations as families welcome guests from Peoria Fon du Lac and Monmouth. A U P church women host an all day quilting while social gatherings, engagements, and homecomings fill the week with meals, music, and a surprise marriage proposal for Mina and Paul.
The week through South Whitefield reports a stormy Sunday with electric rain disrupting phones, local visits by Willard Rickey and family, and several Chicago men among skilled shooters. The piece also mentions a spring time hope, a painful illness for Richard Hunt, travel notes for Miss Miller and Mrs Emory Bestold, a move of the McLuskeys to Peoria, and Grandma Betts laid to rest with community sympathy.
Bradford residents report relatives visiting in Cambridge and Chicago. A nurse returns to Peoria after a week with her mother. A newborn Lloyd Winters arrives to the Healy family in Bradford, while Marcia Reed and Mary Cannon recover from illness. A storm damages the P. J. Meshan brick building, causing substantial interior and exterior damage.
Mrs Roy Maynard and Glenn visited Mr Rhode on Thursday. Waster exercises were postponed to Sunday due to weather. Mrs Harry Halladay helps care for Burt Piper's grandson born March 17. Mrs Wm Chesney visited her son Samuel then Charles Hunts. grandson Richard ill with a head gathering. Mrs Bentley visited Mrs Lark Lidgard. Harry Doty visits Mendota. Mr and Mrs P C Bacon were guests of Ernest Reynolds.
Reports from Lawn Ridge recount rental rumors for the Dr. Young house with Charlie Moore of Speer ready to move in when roads clear. Mr and Mrs Dave Lewis plan to return north of Chillicothe as travel permits. Miss Hosler fell ill leading to school dismissal and a quick Rome trip home. Emery Stewart aided James McQuilkin building a kitchen extension this week. February pupils with perfect attendance: Edith Crady Leland Donath Mary Donath Theresa Hosler. Stella Dodd recovers from measles as families guard against spread. Roads remain muddy and variable with winter conditions. Groundhog seen as weather predictor. Charles and Samuel Perkins attended an auto show in Peoria. Samuel bought a Humobile, delivery to come later. Charlie admires a Buick across the aisle, hinting at future purchase. Why are they returning from Europe? To show they can afford life in America.
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