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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
3
Local column from Sparland area highlights births visits and family notices. Ralph Wilde a Peoria resident visits relatives. Henry and Chillicothe trips noted. School events planned including Epworth League officers and closing ceremonies. funeral for Mrs. Watson Griswold described. local incidents and church activities across Sparland and nearby towns.
La Prairie notes list many community activities and visits. Local residents attend jitney social in Speer. families in Monmouth, Peoria, Des Moines, Abingdon, and Chillicothe are mentioned with hospital stays and travel. A junior society meets. several homes host guests. quarantine for scarlet fever noted.
Henry resident Mrs. C E Johnson credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her backache rheumatic pains and nervous spells. The ad urges readers to use the remedy, noting 50c price and availability at dealers and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo. Also mentions subscription renewal.
The May term of the Marshall county circuit court convenes Monday May 22 with a docket of 130 cases. 75 of these are common law, 42 chancery and 3 criminal. New cases include 13 chancery, 11 common law and 1 new criminal case.
Sunday activities include Earl Reynolds supper at Leonard Hunter's and a busy social week with funeral attendance, visits, and housework help across Tiskilwa and Bureau. The Hunter school closes Thursday May 18 with an afternoon program and ice cream and cake for attendees.
At St Patrick church on May 10 1930 Miss Mayme McManus married Robert McNulty of Bradford in a ceremony by Rev G M Pierson. A ring bearer and flower girl led the bridal party. passengers later traveled toward Chicago for their new life on the McNulty farm. Various local residents attended the nuptials and a five course breakfast followed at the bride’s sister’s home.
The Marshall County Athletic Literary and Musical contest will be held in Varna on Friday and Saturday May 26 and 27 with eight high schools competing Washburn Sparland Henry Varna Lac on Toluca Wenona and La Rose. The program lists literary events on Friday including declamation piano solos and vocal solos with an orchestra, and Saturday features athletic events and tennis.
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