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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
3
Local Sparland readers record a busy period with Chautauqua attendees, family visits, and a marriage announcement. Residents include John Marland of Wenona and Thomas Marland of a Denver marriage, plus travelers from Peoria and Chicago visiting relatives and attending events.
A Sparland town hall Chautauqua week features readings dquarters and music by Bland's band with savings stand and fifteen cents admission under Ladies Aid. Highlights include Prof Bland L Morgan Harry G Hill and Charles Podle talks plus a Dixie quartet and prizes in contests for children and adults.
Labor Day events in Sparland drew a large crowd with readings by Elizabeth Marland Lulu Kenney and Sadie Marland. J Earl Houston deputy clerk delivered a day address and the Sparland ball team beat Lacon 9 to 8 in a lively sports close.
An old advertisement from Ayer Co Lewell Tees touts Sarsaparilla as a tonic for digestion and blood quality. It implies fatigue relief and general vigor enhancement with a natural vegetable formula claiming freedom from alcohol.
Local items report Mr and Mrs Frank Calder visiting relatives in La Prairie. Mr and Mrs Lewis Armstrong were guests of Mr and Mrs Calder. Henry Hastings and Miss Myrtle Hastings visit friends in Peoria and Washington state. Teachers listed include Miss Gallup Kellors at Macon Sparland Center and others. An ad touts kidney pills claiming cure without habit forming drugs.
A designer claims the Minerva Auto Horn delivers clear carrying power without sounding harsh. It operates from exhaust pressure, avoids back pressure, uses non corrosive materials, and is adjustable to exhaust variations. Each horn is heavy brass, mechanically tested before factory release.
The Marshall County circuit court proceedings include Della McEvoy vs Clyde McEvoy for divorce on desertion grounds. Probate items cover estates of David Wilson and Michael A. Dodling with partial asset distribution and private sale petitions. Also listed are bills allowed against estates and petitions for conservatorship and real estate transfers in the October term.
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