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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
11
Sparland society items record Wilbur Hastings buying a seven passenger Jeffery touring car and frequent visits among residents. Attendees include Dr. E. E. Royce and A Aitchison, Mrs. Delphie Bolender, Mrs. Lottie Duncan, T. Van Antwerp, and others. School life highlights cover eighth graders, Athenian and Berean groups, a Rome-like outing to Rose's Opera House, and a Royal Neighbors meeting with Mrs. Charles Klein as guest of honor.
A Lakeport parent reports an 8 year old girl recovered from debility and chronic cough after using Vinol claiming increased strength and health. The testimonial cites Vinol as containing cod liver oil elements and tonic iron.
Seven years after moving away, a family returned to town on Friday visiting friends. Mrs. Klein attended the Royal Neighbors event as guest of honor and later left with Mrs. Frank Wunder. A house on the hill south of town owned by Wm. OLeary and occupied by Anton Marentich and family burned early last Wednesday. Marentich woke to smoke and found the kitchen ablaze. without a ladder, the upstairs items could not be saved though a few pieces from below were saved. The building was insured, but the contents were not. It rained hard and salvaged items were left exposed overnight.
Sparland public school reports for the month ending Oct 6 list grades Primary through High School with teachers Miss Elsse Gehr Miss ADella Taylor Hans Otto and Miss Roggy. Enrollment totals 133 with 125 average attendance and tardiness in several rooms. 11 visitors recorded. Superintendent L E Dennis urges continued parental cooperation and invites inspections.
Steuben John Oleslager of Lacon and family were guests at the Newell House last Sunday along with many relatives. The Baptist social at Mrs. John Russell’s netted 13 dollars after a 15 cent luncheon. Ephraim Johnson finished a molasses season with fine sorghum. Robert Russell and William dined at the Newell House before returning to Canada for land business. Maria Hunt returned from Salem and the exposition with relatives. Miss Mary Hunt accompanied her. Mary will visit Ola Hunt soon to share experiences. McKinley Kear visited his sister Jennie Johnson. he plans corn husking and visits parents in Hatfield, Arkansas. Colwell’s dog caught three more coons, ending chicken theft woes. Clyde McLaughlin threshing at Asa Nightwonger’s, averaging about 35 bushels per acre. seed likely. Elizabeth Marland, entering the Temple of Fine Arts in Chicago, writes home of her progress. Delbert Marshall and Clyde McLaughlin overhaul the mill at Asa Nightwonger’s for lumber sawing. Subscribe for The Republican.
SPEER items include William Gray traveling to Chicago and new hotel plans for Mrs. Matticks, families moving to a new home, Violet Burnett visiting La Prairie, a new well at Speer high school, and church services with a call to hear the new minister. Residents crowded Speer events, a new agent arrived with his wife, and home building activity continued as workers lath and cement the church basement. May include a recipe ad for Chamberlains Tablets and a note on a Baltimore township owl killed by Norman Chambers.
Philadelphia woman testifies at length that six years of monthly pain during Change of Life eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She attributes relief to the remedy and urges others to try it. The ad notes confidential correspondence with Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
M B ladies host church supper Friday evening. James Hastings visiting in Aurora. Rally Day planned at U P church next Sabbath. Miss Emily Smith to host L L C on Oct 27 afternoon. Miss Lois Milles from Prinzville visiting Alma Calder. Weekend at Princeton for Dr and Mrs Bradford of Lacon. A J McCullough back from California and Colorado. U P Christian Union to hold social at Wm Seo home Oct 26. Mrs Ollie Hastings ill in Sparland. Herbert Wilson with friends in Princeville. A J McCartney in Peoria for new grandson. John Davidson Jr and Miss Epley wed in Peoria and depart for Colorado.
A Sunday downpour disrupts the area as families like the Hastings and Waughops cope with rain related travel needs. Elmer Deck and family visit Leslie Waughop, while Chauncey Barnes battles bronchitis. Visitors from Peoria and Henry join Sunday meals at the Waughop and Anderson homes.
Saratoga M E Church reports a large Sunday gathering and big Sunday school rally planned for next Sunday at 2 p m Rev Jacobs to speak and songs practiced by Sunday school members A Cottage church Rally Day is set for Sunday Oct 24 at 3 o clock. numerous local residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events across Neponset Princeton Henry Bloomington Dixon Providence Green Valley and Peoria areas.
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