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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

3

Sparland Red Cross Drive Over the Top Says Leader

Sparland community reports a strong Red Cross effort with Henry orchestra aiding the program. The May 16 gathering featured vocal solos, instrumental numbers, and talks by Rev Tilton of Henry and Rev Johnson of Chillicothe as the drive aims to meet Steuben's quota.

Margaret Campbell Loury-Royce Vera Kehlenbeck Eileen Kelley Mary Fabershoski Red Cross United States Sparland Henry Louis Kraus Marie O'Leary James Waugh Elmer McLaughlin Ethel Watkins Rena Tanquary America Tilton Rev Johnson Chillicothe L. N. Osborne Sparland Red Cross Ariva Hoe Steuben Rev. Tilton

Community Notes From Sparland House Visits and News

Residents share visits and health updates from Sparland and nearby areas. Mrs. Bessie Reed and Mrs. James Hankinson are mentioned, along with Anna Flynn’s Boston visit and Mr. Schultz of Bloomington awaiting war. A farewell gathering at John Beck’s house recalls sending Martin Schultz to service. A for sale notice lists a five room house with land and shop near Sparland.

George Zimmerman

Milo community notes and events in South Milo

Mrs Carl Reed and baby visited her parents Friday. The Milo Red Cross will hold a sale in front of the town hall on Thursday May 23 starting at 1 o’clock. Several residents visited relatives and attended family gatherings including Mrs Fisher and children at her son’s home and Mr and Mrs George Reid from Tiskilwa.

Carl Reed Baby Fisher Raleigh Fisher George Reid Tiskilwa William Bentlay Amree Longman Dane Wright George Barker Walter Beatisy Fannie Reid Suray Stellan Sutton Charles Stephens

Court House News and Estate Matters

In Probata Court the estate of Isabella Vo Garatt ceased and final reports were approved for executors. Supplemental inventory approved for St C Bullman deceased. Hearing on probate petition continued to May 27 at 1:93 am. Real estate transfers list Toluca Coal fan Becker and Gustav Carlson acquisitions in Bennington. Marriage licenses issued to Edward Shimp and Edith Steward both of Sparl. Edward Newhalfen and Ethel P Anderson both of Henry.

Probata Court Isabella Vo Garatt Putnam Beckwith James Jenkins John Kleves Decenard St C Bullman Adil Toluca Richard ‘Becker Gustav Carlson Laula Farner Bennington Edward Shimp Edith Steward Sparl Edward W. Newhalfen Ethel P Anderson Henry

Weathered talk of rain footnotes in Whitefield Corners

Residents report heavy rain and a distant cyclone sighting west of the town. The community notes replanting corn, upcoming kids day, funeral attendances, new hall progress, and neighbors visiting from Lone Tree amid stormy conditions and preparations for calls to camp.

SPER Briefs and Community News Highlight Local Papers

SPER notes delayed visit of Mrs Elia Hinman to son Harry in Quantico Virginia. Raymond Gruner hospitalized in Fr SHI Oklahoma after car operation. Red Cross SPER branch plans driver arrangements. Mrs Lewis Odell recovering from Proctor hospital with trained nurse aid. Frank Merrill returns from Peoria archeological work to work with J K Burnett this summer. Local students visited Coligan school and ate with Ivan Johnson family. U B’s preparing Red Cross box with pillows towels washcloths and gun wipes.

Mra Elia Hinman Harry Quantico Raymond Gruner Fr Shi Okla Red Cross Spier Mra Lewis Odell Proctor Hospital Peorth Frank Merrill Peoria J K Burnett Coligan Ivan Johnson Tvon Bernadine Merrill Marjorie Root Dorothy Phillips Arthur McCraw Milo Mattick Blnke U. B A- West Putnam

Community Notices From Putnam Area Adults and Guests

Mr and Mrs William Downey were Sunday guests of Francis Quinn at Broadmoor. Henry Downey and Helen Wherry start Mrs Hotta Spitler at Montrose Barn. to Mr and Mrs Walter Wins hop at Henry hospital May 14 a seven pound boy. Harvey Merritt was a Sunday guest at Merritt's and Earl McKee's at Cottage. Mrs Jack Carroll, Mr Sam Chesney and Genevieve Fogerty were in Bradford for Festus Beotley funeral. Enid and LaVerne Longman spent Wednesday night with Maxine Cheaney. John Real was a Bradford visitor last Thursday. Mrs That as Wheeler has been on the adek issues Watch the power for Putnam Red Cross sale date. The M AId society meets in two weeks with Mrs Let tle Heating of Putnam. The B K club meets Friday afternoon with Genevieve Fogerty unless otherwise notified. Anna Longman sewing for Mr Henry Finley. A number of Lone Tree boys called for camp in coming weeks.

Osborne Peoria Marshal Fuiday Duncan Gestle Watkins Spain Peope Geelle Watkins South Whitefield Fred Ely Fred Bliss Peerigswere Bliss John Riddell Almay Webber Florence Robert Ward Bloomington Tim Watkins Frank Cumming Henry John DeWalt John Long Venona DeWalt Bertha Hastings Chicago Ed McDevott Ethel Hastings Myrtie Hastings Pitts+ 1 U. P. Church of U. P. Church of LaPrairié, To Attend A Convention Held There. Miss Della Taylor Miss Hastings Elizabeth Osborne Henry Orchestra A. M. Bowlin Louise Osborne Nellie Aitchson Valma O'Dell Vivian Evana Jane Rae Ethel Frisbey Leila Noret Leater Monier May E Wildes I N Lacon M. &. Parsonage Rev Thompson Howard Schoaff Chillicothe Schoaff John Monter A. W. Gallup J B Yeoman Mery Gallup Kewanee Toulon Sparland Misa Della Taylor Myrtle Hastings Sara Marland Winnie Macon Mary Hastings Florence Waugh Abingdon Mra M J Robb Gara Gallup Steubesa John Burnett Yoeman Samuel van Pelt Rock Island Misa Rena Tanquary Margaret Webber Harry Shoemaker Steuhan Yeoman Sam Garden City Auroras Gallup Meryl Gailey Dorothy Gallup John Monier Rena Tanquary Aurora Rilas Riddell William E Shaw Fred Elias Irina Riddell Morgan Park High School Proctor Hospital Amope Buss Rev. Buss Sparland M Graham & Pate Red Cross Cox Bradford Menze Ocala Grandpa Herr Rozella Harr Ziegler Frank Thomas DeBoit Fosdick M. E Art Graffis Galesburg Willet Lone Tree Henry Anderson Fred Townsend Mariam Herr Bilsle Wosdick Robert McClain Broadmoor Clarence Miller Iowa Thomas Harris Wiliam Downey Francis Quinn Henry Downey Halen Wherry Hotta Spitler Montrose Barn Walter Winship Henry Hospital Babs Harvey Merritt Merritt Earl McKee Jack Carroll Sam Chesney Genevieve Fogerty John Real Wheeler Putnam Lettle Anna Longman Henry Finley

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