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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1888
Page
8
Peoria visitors and family gatherings mark a week in Lacon. George F. Wightman of Peoria visits his daughter, while Jonas Ball dies of paralysis after heading to the polls. Weddings occur at Henthorne and in the Catholic church, with Masonry entertainment, Easter services, and notable community events. A mad dog outbreak prompts muzzles and dog control, and local auctions list plows and farm gear.
Sunday morning the coal shaft was down 122 feet and residents discussed the status. Sparland schools resumed after a two week vacation. The winter wheat appears killed in the area. Will Harney and bride visited, Mrs O Leary’s family hosted guests, and Uncle James Gallup renewed his hunting and fishing routine. A local school election will be held at Riddall’s grain office on Saturday April 21. William Berwick’s baby, one week old, died and was buried on Thursday morning. Mrs DeNormandy became very ill Monday evening. O. Hamilton’s new house is nearly finished. Yl Gehr moved into the south end house on School Street. Mistra Parker of Loami visited A. J. Parker’s family last week and may stay awhile. T. G. Robinson traveled to Pontiac to see his family last week.
Local items recount Easter services and school plans at Caledonia M E church. Notices mention Seneca Michener death, Lutheran or Methodist rites, and a long list of residents visiting relatives, moving to Eureka, or awaiting family events. Emory Kays visits from Phoenix praising his new home, while O A Norris sells wares from toothpicks to flour barrels.
Sabbath schools drew good attendance as farmers rejoiced in showers. A third quarterly meeting is set for one week from next Sunday. Mrs Emeline Davis hosted by her daughter Mrs Sheldon of Tiskilwa. Miss Bruce from Livingston teaching the village school starting last Monday. Elder Speck of Eureka preached at the Christian church last Sabbath. An election for one trustee will be held at O P Carroll’s office next Saturday. Mrs John Chambers enlarges her residence. J R Veach offers a nearly new Union Cornplanter and checktower for sale. J Malone moved to Lone Tree. Rachel Taliaferro to occupy former house. Sabbath lesson for next week in Matthew 25 45 51. Rev J W Whorrell of Evanston to teach at M E church next Sabbath afternoon at usual hour. Sabbath shook after 2 15. all invited. Rev J H Scotts sermon last Sunday afternoon praised. gospel seed here bore fruit. Delayed from last week Davis returns from Lacon. spring work begun by farmers. Mrs P Grady back from Minneapolita. Planchie Kelso of Eureka home. Elijah Henkins trip to Peoria.
Ed Spencer travels to Chillicothe with tools to aid the town. Jacob Piper’s sick child is reported better. Squire Bobbitt’s house and woodhouse are being painted by Archie Clark, with Mrs Jemima Smith overseeing a fine woodhouse. Silas Horton the architect. Local students visited Hennepins for scholarship tests. Drs Taylor and Pendleton are busy riding. Samantha Van Horne returned from a protracted visit to Kansas and Missouri. Memorial services will feature speakers and music. Hartford Fire Insurance sent a portrait of Gladstone as a token of respect for fair dealing. some readers privately claim ownership of the picture. A. B. G
Health in the vicinity is good amid uneven roads and new residents on Literary Lane. Putnam saw a calm town election with no vote buying or cigars. Arbor Day next Friday will focus on tree planting and giving access to fruit trees for travelers and the poor. The republican township convention at Hennkins hall named James Winship and John Wherry as delegates, with J. C. Winship, John Wherry and W. L. nee as central committee members.
Hemamepin Chris Sutcliffe on sick list. Tommie Hamill shows a new buggy. Farmers busy sowing wheat and oats. John W Leech loses fine mare Monday night. Minnie Burnham returns from Peoria last Saturday. John Bisterius of Peoria in town on business. Benj Sutcliffe opens meat market on High Street Thursday. Seed potatoes received by F L Simpson. Mr and Mrs Geo M Lankills trip to Rock Island this week.
W O Schell merchant tailor in Bureau taking orders. Dunlavy and Peterson ship horses to Chicago. Local workers pursue carpentry and milling plans. Easter services and a large Sunday school gathering noted. City election set for April 17 with license issue anticipated. Deputies and conductors visiting, land purchases for a trotters track, and several social incidents reported. CRECELIUB.
West Oxbow reports Henry Roth’s children with measles while the Perdew boys offer seed potatoes. Forrest loses his best cow, leaving a week-old calf. Mr and Mrs Mathis and Norris families now go by grandpa and grandma. Norris school opened April 2 with Kittle Carman as teacher. Dorff camps with Perdew, others drop by to play cards and drink beer. A pump, chain and wheel were stolen from Norris schoolhouse.
Sunday visits and health updates mark a quiet country diary. Willie Smith visited in Oxbow, Mrs Tomlinson is improving after illness, L A Kesling grew sick Sunday evening, measles are gone from the neighborhood, and a dry weather forecast shadows fruit prospects. Farmers split between sowing small grain and plowing corn while townsfolk joke about weather and courting. Nellie Shields visited her niece Mrs Wm A Smith and returns home ahead of election day next Saturday for one trustee, with a quarterly Caledonia meeting starting the 14th. locals remark on a young man courting his brother and boys’ notions about girls.ETSEY.
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