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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
13
Sparland and Camp Grove items recount visits and illnesses among residents, church and school happenings, plus obituaries and community notes. Reports include visitors from Peoria and Lacon, Ford agency news, a county farm resident’s death, and a college campaign launch at Hedding.
Sparland notes show girls basketball team selection this week with a large talent pool and two squads. Jane Rae reports weekly gossip. Friday evening girls assisted at Mr Dennis for the community party. Boys resume basketball practice with two weekly sessions at the hall.
John DeWalt visited Peoria last Thursday. Frank Ely rebuilds chimneys at the Marshall house and builds for his father. Wesley Ray and Ellis Hendricks of Henry recreation in nearby woodland. Hayline family Sunday visit with J Hayline. Hunt party at Mrs. Miller's near Lacon. Sellers attend uncle Scott Osborne funeral at Lacon. sympathy extended. Will Salisbury of Osakis enjoys new home and prosperity. Sunday visitors at Charles Hunt home include Samuel Chesney and family from near Putnam. Joe Robinson of Texas visiting sister Mrs. Wilbur Hastings. former resident plans time with brother Will at Ottawa hospital. Moss Hughes of Peoria with Johnson, Brown, Rich camped in George Waughop's pasture. pleasant ducks outing.
The Harvest Home Festival on Oct 17 raised 345. Five dollars paid the coal bill and 40 covered janitor salary, aiding church expenses. A lunch counter is planned this winter and attendees are urged to support it. Sunday school drew 24 with 55 cents in offerings. evangelistic revival is planned for December led by Rev Jacobs and his wife.
The Camp Grove M E church schedules preaching at 1 30 p m next Sunday October 29. A Sunday school will be formed at 2 30 p m with aim to run weekly. Families are urged to bring children and assist in starting the program.
Mothers may neglect colds in children leading to chronic catarrh a lifelong burden. Frequent colds at contraction often recalled by sufferers. Forethought and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used promptly could have prevented trouble. Obtainable everywhere Subscribe renewal asked.
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