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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
3
Large crowd gathered at Aitchison's store in Sparland last Saturday November 11 for a drawing. The event drew local residents hoping to win prizes and view the showcased talc matra mlle items.
A large Sparland assembly attended two recent prize drawings drawing 10 400 and 10 200 tickets respectively. Andrew Aitchison and F H Gehr ran five week campaigns with ticket prizes of a silk dress and a gent's suit. Weather nearly scotched turnout but public interest remained high as vendors praised local commerce and community spirit.
Long item chronicles social visits of Sparland residents including Miss Campbell and Mrs Fowler with relatives in Henry and Lacon, travels of Edith Wetzel and Wm Anderson, and a large funeral for Hart Gallup of Sparland held at Bethel church with vows of faith and community support.
Mrs Ed Trompeter and baby move to Peoria with Ed securing a good job. Blanche Farling returns to school life resumes with teachers and pupils. Surprises at Mr and Mrs A Frey honor Miss Lizzie. Hog cholera hits homesteads. Fred Ely loses about 70 horse. Prince the driving horse dies after illness. Mr Marshall remains ill and dies Monday. funeral Wednesday. draw at Aitchison's Sparland draws crowd. Miss VanDusen wins silk dress. Thomas McLusky moves to La prairie. farming job with Mike Jacobs. Fred Schroeder loses fine horse. Dr Kings New Discovery praised by W L Mock of Mock Ark for lung issues. Julius Bullock undergoes Maryland operation. may return soon. Halloween social successful with 10 cent teas and fish pond. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for injuries. available at local druggists.
The Camp Grove note mentions a Friday visit by Belle Riel to Mrs Peorla and a Wednesday dance in Duncan's hall with about 30 couples. Henry John A Colgan's orchestra provided music and Mrs Dr Blough's father helped. Rev Wm Murphy of Beaver Crossing Neb, longtime St Patrick's pastor here, died aged about 60 after years in Nebraska.
Mesdames Samu and Frank Lidgard and children spent Thursday with Mrs. Henry Smith. Henry Smith and Frank Lidgard shipped hogs to Chicago Tuesday and George Smith shipped on Thursday. Marshall Lidgard and family moved to Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Wednesday. Claus Swanson attended a wedding at Stillman Valley Wednesday. The Chicago Daily Record Herald and The Henry Republican at combination club rate.
Charlie Gettle of Princeton visited relatives with the Swinemans. Bertha McClane and Ethel Reid spent time with Miss Blanche Mielkey. Uncle Thomas McClane now visiting his sons James and John. Typhoid cases in T Harris family improving. Ladies' Aid met Olive Barker. plan to meet again if weather permits to finish comforters and host Thanksgiving supper. Epworth League guests at Bertha McClane’s Wednesday evening.
Little danger from a cold or grip until pneumonia follows. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reputed for curing colds and grip and is reliable. For sale by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger, druggists.
Probate records show hearings on inheritance tax for William C White and final settlement proofs for John Kraus and Charles Spellman estates. Real estate transfers list multiple property deeds in Toluca and Weona, with various heirs and owners named and parcels described in Steuben and La Prairie townships.
A lady asserts women are less wicked than men and that heaven will have virtuous company. The man replies that men will still be found in the smoking room on the floor below.
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