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Henry Republican, Henry IL
March 25, 1915
Camp Grove
Mr. A. B. Hoff, manager of the eastern division for the Stark County Telephone Co., was in Camp Grove Tuesday inspecting the lines. The company will install a new Kellogg switchboard here some time next month.
John Malone purchased a new Oakland car from E. N. Bogner and is now wishing for fine weather and good roads.
C. C. Ruiz, auto mechanician, formerlay of France, has taken charge of the auto and gas engine repair shop for E. N. Bogner at Camp Grove.
Wm. Gill had an attack of la grippe but is again able to be out.
Miss Sara Murphy was a Peoria visitor Monday.
Mrs. Wm King, Mrs. Thomas Riley and Miss Celestine Ryan were among the passengers going to Peoria Wednesday.
Misses Nellie Hickey and Viola Lackman drove to Wyoming Tuesday.
C. J. O'Brien returned Thursday morning from Sac City, Ia., where he went on business the early part of the week. He stopped off at Webster city and Storm Lake, where he visited with friends and relatives. He encountered a great deal of snow and mud and Camp Grove looked good to him even if it isn't the liveliest spot on earth.
Louis Koenigsacker has returned to Camp Grove from Browns, Ia. We were glad to see his smiling countenance again and trust he will make his visit a long one.
Mr. Flanders, trainmaster of the C.&N. W. Railway Co., and Mr. Clapp, roadmaster, have been very active in our vicinity lately, handling petitions in regard to stopping legislation against the railroad. These petitions have met with good success which only goes to show a closer feeling of good will from the people toward the railroads.
Eleven cars of live stock were shipped from this vicinity during the past month. This would have been inceased only for the epidemic of the foot and mouth disease which is causing the stock business to be deficient all over the state.
M. W. O'Brien and son Leonard are victims of the mumps.
Work has again begun on the Thatcher Hotel. It is now receiving its first coat of paint. The large pillars which support the porch have been placed and gives the entrance quite an imposing appearance. When the building is completed, it will favorably compare with the excellent service one receives while stopping there.
--Transcribed by Nancy Piper