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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
10
Sparland society notes and service reports amid visits by Henry Ottawa and Peoria residents. Mentions include M C Marshall’s business trip, church events, a mission tea at Yankee Street Baptist church, a concerted effort to send eye care patients to Peoria, a wedding engagement of Marian Gapen to Bruce Davidson, and a serious ear injury to Edward Shimp with potential surgery.
Sparland School notes report the Junior-Senior banquet held April 9 on the high school third floor with teachers toasts and a menu including grape fruit cocktail chicken a la creme mashed potatoes escalloped corn Saltines Metropolitan ice cream cake and coffee. The event featured Victrola music and guests included grade school teachers and Mrs Den nig. Due to bad weather the May Day festival was postponed to May 11. Parsons will visit Starved Rock with the Chicago Prairie club. Hart Blackwell and Cecil Hunt practiced for the meet at school last week.
Mrs Hughie Russell and Mrs Henry Sargent visited Elizabeth Fraim in Lacon Saturday. Tuesday two more boys Fred Nightwonger and Wilbur Kelly enlisted for the war and started for Peoria. Mr and Mrs Wesley Marland returned to Johnson City after visiting home folks. Mort Ross returned from Indiana visiting his father’s family. Elizabeth Marland has returned from Chicago since graduation. Mrs Junie Johnson and Mildred spent Sunday with uncle Edward Kear and family. A specialist was called for Edward Shimp of La Prairie who is very ill. Hughie Russell and wife visited Varna Sunday. Mr Buffington and family visited Albert Russell’s. Henry Sargent and wife spent Sunday at John Reed’s. Arthur enlisted in Jefferson City. Mrs Sarah Hubbard of Henry was a guest at the Newell home Tuesday. Robert Cumming of Chicago was called to his aging father in Peoria last week and made a social call in Sparland. He is living with his son Roland, wife, and two girls Myra and Josephine. He returned Friday. McKinley Kear of La Prairie drove a new buggy last Sunday. Several plan new automobiles when roads improve. Mr and Mrs Charles Loziler of Spring Bay are at the home of Thomas McLuskey returning from Fort Madison with Ruth their daughter who recently had an operation and stood the trip bravely.
South Whitefield residents note ripe May baskets and thanks to a sly party. John Long is the first in the area to plant corn, beginning last Friday. Local residents report Buick demonstrations, Sunday visits, and various social calls at neighbors in Henry, Bureau county, and Peoria mentions.
George Holler his wife and children and Mr and Mrs Ernie Ely were Sunday callers at the Sara toga home of Fred Klein and wife.
Mrs Mary Speer of Wyoming visits daughters and attends church events. Local society members host meetings and programs at Speer Congregational Church. Volunteers plan relief work under the Red Cross and invite public joiners.
District and Local Managers sought in this and adjoining counties to represent the Knights and Ladies of Security a fraternal insurance society with 200000 members and 3 000 000 in assets. Offers disability, old age and juvenile policies and plans for a home and hospital for orphans aged and afflicted members. Write at once reference required address J M Kirkpatrick president Topeka Kansas.
Imported had June 1911 racing background and breeding details. Jalon 88185 progeny by Pelletan and Picador line, noted as good conformation and strong draft qualities. Standing schedule listed with multiple farm locations and terms of 15 dollars to insure a living colt, with no liability beyond care. insurance forfeited if mares moved. Dated April 19, 1881.
Marshall County athletic, literary and track contests head to Sparland on May 18 and 19 with broad county school participation. Events include baseball, tennis, declamations, piano solos, vocal solos, orations, and essays followed by tract and field competitions. numerous entrants from Lacon, Henry, Wenona, Toluca, La Rose, Varna, Washburn and Sparland.
Circuit Court docket includes quiet title and assumpsit suits among parties Keller Humphrey Meister and Austin Gregory. estates of Jenkins Perry Flynn and others probate orders issued. letters of administration granted to Eugene Jenkins. claims for adjustment set for July term. real estate transfers include multiple parcels in Lacon Varna and nearby towns. marriage licenses issued Edward Bluell and Hanna Arnold in Ford county.
Last week Marion Charles was elected school director. Mr and Mrs Elmer Full welcomed a baby girl last Wednesday. Mrs Fulk of Putnam has cared for Mrs Fulk. Mr and Mrs Roger Atkins spent Sunday with F M Charles and family. Visitors at David Wrights Sunday included C C Wright and family Alvin Wright Wayne and Oscar Wright. Mary Miller and baby and Elsie Lundeen visited Mrs Johnnie Jack Sunday afternoon. Mrs Raymond Farley spent Wednesday night with her parents near Princeton. her mother returned home and her father came Saturday. A Sunday school convention will be held at Whitefield church on May 18 with a good program being prepared.
Cottage news records visits and dinners among Charles Farley Piper Smith and other families at Bureau Bradford and Will Piper s. mentions Mrs Ross Jardine s accident and piano purchases by Marion Charles and Lee Brokaw. includes an ad promoting Chamberlain s Cough Remedy with a St Louis reader testimonial.
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