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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
A jumble of names and visits from Peoria Chillicothe Lacon Sparland and Henry appears with social calls on a Saturday and Sunday. Readers report Miss Taylor Miss Gebrand Miss Harney Mrs Marshall and many others visiting relatives and attending church events and school activities.
Miss Dlsle Trompeter of Peoria visits her sister Mrs Wa Frank for a week and underwent an operation to remove her tonsils. T EB Gapen seeks treatment at the Peoria mud bath sanitarium while his health shows signs of improvement. T Van Antwerp and C D Marshall were in Chicago last week. Van Antwerp bought a Ford and Marshall drove it home from the city. Joseph Cheskey left for Nickerson Kansas after a stop in Kansas City for a bankers convention. his wife remains for a longer visit with sister Mrs Frelda Marshall. Rev McGillway of Macomb preached at the Baptist church Sunday. he has worked with state convention efforts but now serves at Maywood orphanage. Marie O Leary of Paoria spent Sunday at home. Mrs Daisy Dean of Los Angeles, injur ed by a street car, brings anxious news to the family.
Social roundup from La Prairie with mentions of Mrs. James Blackwell hosting on May 9 and several aunts cousins and friends visiting or away. Frances Reay visits Sparland and Edna Calder. Dorothy Scott visits Winnie Macon in Steuben. Ruth Greene spends time with cousin Margaret. John Collists delivers horses to Mr Winkler in Buda. Rev Vaughn at Lawn Ridge school address and Rev Busby at a meeting in Pekin. Jane and Winnie attend a funeral in Walla Wash and the Wilmotland family note.
Fragments describe a community gathering at Milo church with plans for a Friday evening event. Mentions include Mr and Mrs, a ride share, family attendance, and callers inviting guests to attend and participate in the church activity.
The column chronicles a mix of personal updates and local happenings. It mentions Brimfield relatives hearing news, juror attendance in Peoria, Mr J W Green buying limestone for land near Proctor farm under university chemist guidance, and theater proceeds aiding the Ladies' Aid. Curtis gains praise after a Jackson Congregational meeting and a well received address at the Peoria association.
On Thursday April 30 Gertrude Holmes and her sister Florence were surprised by a gathering of their schoolmates and teacher after an auto ride. A pyramid birthday cake with ten candles, music, games, and a peanut search followed a pleasant playroom party before guests returned home. The event created many happy memories for the young guests.
In a brief cartoonish exchange, Mr. Hreez claims success with a hammer while Mr. Breezy asks about finger placement. BR Fai is identified as the nail in the playful dialogue.
A dubious advertisement promises a 50c bottle of a unspecified remedy with 33 doses. Readers are asked to send name and address to The DryD Al? Wittens Company for parcel post delivery and no charge, with no obligation beyond a single bottle.
Probate actions and affidavits filed for wills and estates include real estate transfers listing Henrys, Marshalls and other names. Public notices show Marshall county petit jurors summoned for May term with a long list of last names and towns. Births report multiple Toluca newborns and local visits note family movements and social events.
Reader glimpses include Mrs J Thompson Alma Peterson and visitors from Toluéa, Garfield, Verona with Sunday calls on the McGandehs. A Majestic Peoria show and a reflective poem mix with farm for sale details in Saratoga township near Bradford and Broadmoor market.
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