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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
5
Sparland residents report moves and arrivals, a daughter and a son born locally, several visits to Peoria and Henry, school notes from Sparland and the M. and M. club gathering, plus plans for Illinois Centennial events and a livestock sale near Sparland. Several locals attend theaters, churches share space during repairs, and Tim Carver buys land while Albert Hunt sustains injuries on a pole.
The ad notes Cham berlain's Tablets provide relief and often permanent improvement for weak stomach and impaired digestion. Sufferers are restored to health, with testimonials and a prompt question about advance payment.
Sugar Grove community gathers for a farewell to Rev Menze and wife as he departs for a new appointment near Rock Island. Readers report hospital recovery, silos being filled, and numerous visits among neighbors including Mrs Mattingly, Mrs Doris Brown, Lewis, Mrs Fred Farley, Mrs Johnson Lutes, and others.
Mr and Mrs Cal Toomey welcomed a son named Robert Stanton born at the hospital September 20. People include Delco lighting salesman Mr Travis, Miss Elsie Lindeen with sister Mrs Arvid Magnuson and brother Lawrence Lindeen visiting Camp Grant, and Mrs Frank Spangler aiding at home. Other notes cover hospital progress for Mrs Johnson Lutes, visits from Mrs Case’s sister and Mr George Sparling, new Maxwell car owned by Mr and Mrs James McAleer during a Marysville trip, cattle deals by George Harney and Ed Quinn, silo work by Benjamin McAllister, Dennis Landers renting the Jennett house, Helen Case’s sixth birthday party, and Loyal Rollins injuring his chin in a fall.
Broadmoor residents share visits with relatives in Lacon and St Paul, while Irvin Capperrine and others fish at Lake Senachwine. Travelers attend conventions in Milwaukee and Chicago, with multiple family visits noted in Alabama and Indiana. An advertising blurb promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and endorsed by mothers and by Wm. Scruby of Chillicothe.
Circuit Court lists new cases with confessions and divorces. probate notes on estates of Weatherwax Morgan Hastings Klevesat Hills and Keedy. real estate transfers in Toluca Wenona Lacon Richland and other townships. multiple names listed as heirs and receivers. rural notices and an advertisement for Farris Colic Remedy with dealer names.
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