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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
2
A compact diary of local visits and errand runs. Frank Koehler and others travel to Peoria and Marshalltown for fairs and funerals. Neighbors attend school events, dances, and harvest activities while plans for a Grange flag dedication and a Harvest Home Festival are noted along with church services and a royal neighbors meeting.
The death of Pater Ziegler, oldest of eleven children, who lived in Missouri, is reported with funeral planned Monday at his home. Family and neighbors gathered for the farewell as the minister Reaves from the southern Withola conference is noted to be moving to Hilladale in Rock Island County. Several local items follow including community notices, farewells for Menze and wife, and various names and events from the area.
Flaving opened a salesroom and workshop in the Herry building. The firm advertises electrical supplies and wiring for homes and buildings. It carries the McKinnon adjustable portable electric lamp fixture at a special price of 88.05.
The Marshall County Farmers Institute Toluca hosted an education exhibit with a wide prize list. Awards included eight best essays, penmanship and map contests, cooking and sewing displays, and various schoolroom projects. The Country Woman's Club organized prizes and announced a meeting at Mrs Barbara Kuhne's on October 3.
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