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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1915

Page

11

Sparland News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Sparland and surrounding area report social visits from Silvis and Toluca residents. The second annual Boy Scouts medal contest is set for Nov 19 at the Baptist church with a Lincoln statue unveiling and an admission priced for the sculpture. Welfare Street Fair at the public school features gypsy fortunes and exhibits, raising funds for playground equipment. A detailed list of attendees at the Rev. David Leish funeral and community notices conclude the column.

James Hill Silvis Wm. Kennedy Lockport Saturda Delphin Bolender Depue Lewis Webster Mildred Bonham Toluca Mabelle Marshall Wm. O'Leary J. C. Duncan Velma Campbell Perris Ed Myers Henry Fred Blackwell Ruth Roggy Princeton C. C. McLaughlin Senachwine Creek Everett Frisbey Toronto S. C B. A. Kline C. D Marshall Hans Otto Lawrence Y. Sherman Boy Scouta Congress Senator Sherman George Shimp Wm. VanPatten Wisconsin Mr. Shimp George Wiley van Patten McFarland Sparland Boy Scouts the Baptist Church Henry Orchestra Grant Royce Henry Hoskins Billy Osborne Frank Campbell Abraham Lincoln Uncle Sam Jr Columbia Fred Royce Gladys van Antwerp Rat van Antwerp Louise Osborne Victoria Laxton Caillicothe David of Leish M. Church Wyoming Spurland and M&ved

Corn Husker Lotion Promises Relief for Chapped Hands

A short promotional note explains that keeping Corn Huskers Lotion at home and using it will eliminate all the annoyance of chapped hands. The text emphasizes the lotion’s soothing effects and practical daily use.

Hind

Local Notes From La Prairie And Surrounding Towns

Miss Nellie Kimble visits Wa state. Robert Turnbull Jr. shows off four new Oakland touring cars. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Reynolds welcome a girl named Niley. Various visits and illnesses noted in Mossville La Prairie Lacon Speer and Dunbar. A 15 year old Havana boy saved a drowning girl in the Illinois River.

Wilmot Speer Minnie Scoon Hall Dunbar Nel la Prairie Lois Leigh Coness Hospital Peoria Margaret Scott Miks Taylor T. E. Scott Houston Texas George Shimp Edward van Patten Stevens Point Wis Charles Monier Princeton Mollie Smith Dille Elmwood Fannie Jacobs Joseph Fritz Havana Illinois River Mary Armbruster

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Buffalo User

A 1907 to 1915 testimonial from E. L. Carrier, boat builder, River Street Henry, claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and kidney pain caused by weak kidneys. He reports lasting faith and relief during cold-related kidney complaints. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Dean E. L. Carrier River St. Henry Doan Carrier Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo, N. Y

South Whitefield Community Notes Include Illnesses and Visits

The column records local life with corn husking concerns, visits from George Johnson and family near Eureka, and Ralph McLuskey's chronic appendicitis. It notes Rev. McLeish's death, changes at Bonham school with Miss Irma Riddell as new teacher, and multiple local outings and family visits in South Whitefield.

South Whitefield George Johnson Eureka Ralph McLuskey E. B. Blough Peoria Frank Farling Chicago E. A. Kline Sparland I. W. Waughop’s McLeish James Keenan Opal Walter Holler Mary A. Marshall

Speer Lyceum to Host Friday Evening Event

Local notes detail social visits and visits across Speer including Speer Lyceum opening Friday Nov 12 with matinee. Events feature households from Castleton Bradford Dunbar and Lawn Ridge with gatherings, clubs, Boy Scout and Camp Fire plans, and a Donald Burdick home celebration for his son with 150 guests and Lawn Ridge orchestra.

Grant Burdick Henry Amen Alta Wlson Dunbar Neb Speer Lyceum Speer C. M. Wilmot Mabel Gruner Neva Green Kate Phillips Myrtle Wilmot Ruth Green Hazel O'Dell Veda Grove D. W. McCraw Donald Lawn Ridge Orchestra

Social tea party with floral decor and gifts

The event featured cut glass and silver decorations, pink candles, and American Beauty roses. Mrs. George Shemel and Miss Ella Wolf poured at the first tables while Mrs. Miller and Even served others. Misses Margaret Long, Helen Even, Mary Wolfe, and Miss Crooks waited on guests. Donald and his wife received several handsome presents.

George Shemel Ella Wolf Miller Margaret Long Helen Even Mary Wolfe Miss Crooks Donald Wife

Whitefield Farm Notes and Local Happenings

Ida Green resumes housekeeper duties at Mrs. Joseph Ohlman’s farm. Duck season starts and Wyoming visitors report flocks near the river. Fox capture by Colwell and son Abe. sawmill busy with logs cut into lumber for Albert Watkins. Travelers from Lacon Peoria and others visit Mrs. Hattie Baker’s home. many enjoy a chicken fry in good weather. Quarantine releases allow a brief family visit. Ralph McLuskey improves enough to ride out. DeLongs visit Wyoming by horse and buggy. Needlework prize winner at Mrs. Albert Longman Lane’s home in Chillicothe. Fred Nightwonger back from absence, resumes corn husking for John DeVault. Mrs. Anna Hawksworth visits from Saratoga. Baptist Aid to meet at Mrs. August Ohlander. revival week at Baptist Yankee Street chapel under Rev. Bagwill with Otis Compton and Russell sisters among attendees.

Jennie Newell Tenia Ettie Lacon Jackson Peoria Oslagle Whitefield Hattie Baker Thomas Coddington Wisconsin Clyde Doran John DeVault Anna Hawksworth Saratoga Asa Margaret Mildred Russell Hazel, Taylor Josephine Russell

Cottage social notes highlight visits and events

Charles Chenoweth and others visited Tiskilwa and Henry during the weekend. Families from Hanley Wisconsin and Sparland joined Cottage residents. Temperance lesson planned for Sunday with a Ladies Aid bazaar on Friday November 19 featuring lunch and a chicken pie dinner.

Charles Chenoweth Tiskilwa Herbert Goodale Earl Reynolds L .O. Hunt Mary Helen Henry Will Piper Grandma Allen Byron Allen Wm. Chesney Ernest Samuel Chesney Charles Hunt Sparland Earl McKee Mabel Irene Hanley Wis Stephen Merritt Piere Condit Alice Teagarden Cottage Rude Miller's Frank Lidgard Atto Miller Lloyd Estelle Miller Ed Lundeen Ladies’ Aid Society Cottage M. EB

Chamberlain's Tablets Ad Summary

Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a medicine for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. Claims rapid popularity and wide availability across stores.

Chamberlain’s

Postal Card Sparks Sharp Exchange At Mrs Smith Home

Mrs Smith confronts her colored maid Belinda over a postal card left by the postman. Belinda says she did not read it. Mrs Smith condemns the sender as foolish. Belinda asks if the remark about her mother is proper.

Belinda

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