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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
11
Rows of visits fill Sparland as residents host relatives and friends from Peoria Henry Lacon and nearby towns. Attendees include Miss Bernice Hoskins Miss Edna Zellhoefer and Mrs. Julia Kneer. A hospital and school contest draw community attendance with several trips to Peoria and Chicago.
Mrs E D Richmond and son Don ald joined Dr and Mrs N B W McCartney for supper after a preliminary contest. Mrs Richmond accompanied Miss Alfreta Bedford in a solo. Guests traveled across the river in Mrs Pride's car to James De Vault's. his nine year old daughter sustained two severe arm fractures in a cart fall, with fear of blood poisoning.
A large audience welcomed the contest at the M E church on Friday. Second class declamation featured Hazel McLaughlin and Milford Marshall, while Elizabeth Marland had no opposition in first class. Ema Cumming and Alfretta Bedford led vocal music with Bedford solo and a full program of piano and instrumental items. Judges praised the performers and several contestants earned wins in their classes. The decorated rostrum and smiles of the contestants ended the event on a high note with hopes for county recognition.
Mrs H E McLeish and Mrs Tuttle attended the Woman s Home Missionary convention at Hale Chapel Peoria and reported an enthusiastic meeting. Epworth League annual report shows 47 devotional meetings last year under Miss Della Taylor s presidency. Pastor McLeish attended Pekin ministerial meeting. May 17 plans include a speaker for the anniversary.
The Epworth Herald notes new officers for the year: President Miss Eula M. Hoskins, vice presidents Miss Leila Maxwell and Miss Nellie Tanquary, secretary Mrs F H Gehr, treasurer Miss Elsie E Gehr, organist Miss Mabel Gehr, Junior League superintendent Mrs McLeish. The league hosts a Silver Jubilee program next Sunday May 17 at 6 30 PM to showcase activities.
Ray Nightwonger spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Lyman Vincent Albert Russell had a facial tassel treated by Dr Royce of Sparland and is relieved Henry Sargent of La Prairie visited his grandfather and uncle Sunday Margaret Russell has been very sick S M Johnson and daughter Edith of Magnolia visited Mr and Mrs B E Johnson Mr and Mrs Joseph Scheeler drove to Pontiac last Friday Mr and Mrs Wm Kehlenbach and Mr and Mrs Hugh Hastings attended the funeral of Mrs Kehlenbach in Peoria Monday
Local notes report Margaret Webber arriving from Abingdon for a weekend with home folks. Other items mention births, visits by the Gallups and Harolds to Whitefield and Sparland visitors, and various family visits across Lacon Peoria and Galesburg with names like McQuilken Reedstaedt Burnett and Hastings.
South Whitefield notes many visitors including Henry oil wagon man and Dr. Vernay. Family visits feature Eddie Miles and Mayzella with grandparents T Whitmer, Lizzie Compton of Sparland, Lopeman family, and W Holler households. Miss Jennie McGee ends Burson district school term and plans to stay with G Waughop. Flooding rain delays corn planting. horses lost by George Johnston and George Holler.
Laura Zimmerman died at home near Mile May 7. Funeral by Rev. O Neal at Boyd s Grove M E church May 9, burial in Mound cemetery. Survived by husband and children Hazel Estel Gail Mary Myrtle Everett. brother H E Dement Proctorville Ohio. sister Daisy Dement Bradford.
Indigestion is relieved as Electric Bitters stimulate appetite and ease stomach troubles. A spring tonic claimed to aid liver kidney and digestion improving overall health. Mr T D Peeble reports strong stomach benefits from Electric Bitters. Available 60c and 1.00. Endorsed by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
George Burt of Henry and Edward Meegan with Virginia Cluskey visited in Camp Grove Tuesday. Ed and Arthur Cain and sister Mary spent Sunday with their mother in Castleton. H. M. Dewey and family visited Sheffield then Annawan for an overnight stay. Iowa numbered auto seen in town while contractors surveyed Northwestern Co grade work. Mr and Mrs E N Bogner and H L Breen with children visited local relatives. Patrick Colgan and family from Wyoming visited Mrs Sarah O'Brien.
Mrs. Sarah Rayfield visited Mrs. Jennie Swann near Trivoli over Sunday and Monday. F. D. Nurss and family spent the weekend at the home ranch returning to Peoria Monday morning. L. B. Streitmatter completed a new barn in five days with strong labor. Thomas Collins shipped four fine horses from Speer Tuesday. Charlie Neff moves his family to a Brimfield farm and rents his home to William Harris. A church concert last Saturday drew limited attendance but showed local musical talent. The funeral of BP Stocking was held at Edelstein and interred beside his wife. he was a Civil War veteran and longtime G A R and Masonic member.
Court orders include alimony payments of 3.75 weekly to Mary Baker from David Baker, guardianship letters issued for Norris W., Mary T. Dunn minors, and estate claim proofs and final settlements across multiple decedents. Notices for distribution and hearings set through May with various claims and bond details for estates of Green Whetzel Betz Wright Rowe and others.
Estate claims and final settlements noted with notices by posting and publication. Births and real estate transfers listed. Percheron stallion license details, exam, season schedule, and insurance terms included.
State of Illinois license No. C 4476 renewed March 17 1914 for Color Brownweight 1650 toaled in 1908 after veterinary exam by Dr W J Thomas as free from diseases licensed for public service in Illinois. Expiration March 17 1915. Season schedule shows Tuesdays at John Smith's Hopewell and other times at home barn.
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