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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
13
SPARLAND DEPARTMENT Prof. J. R. Bouton as Local Representative for The Henry Republican in Sparland. He is authorized to handle all business related to this paper and will receive prompt attention for entrusted news items.
A local item column notes residents at home from work and travel, births, illnesses, and small events. It mentions William O'Brien at home during a strike, Cleveland Davis as a new father, Dr. Emmett Garrett visiting, and various town residents moving, travelling, or shopping for horses and property.
Cassius works for the Advance in the city and sings of good standing. Carl Ray and Clinton Tuthill were not headed to North Dakota but seen in Chicago last Friday. Rev Bliss postponed Temperance Sunday sermon due to illness and will preach next Sunday. A prowler with a bundle limped up Sparland hills at 2 am, load heavy and shifting. Clarence Jarman was asked for a hat at his door and has not seen the man since. Mr Martell on Snell’s farm reports a horse loss from bots. bot-fly stomach portion on display at Gapen’s drug store. Horses suffer from gastrophilus equi, common in the U S.
The excerpt details bot life in horses and school incidents including a Peoria doctor’s visit, students like Frank Hill and Otto Frank, injuries from a tree collision, civic studies, exams on constitutional topics, and references to state and federal government questions from a civics exam.
Thursday evening after the prayer meeting will be the election of officers for the Sunday school. All teachers and officers should attend. Last Sunday the Epworth League was led by Miss Minnie Tanquary. The Sunday school is prosperous and song books are well liked. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs Gehr Minnie Olson Anna McFarland and Vinetta Spar. Next Sunday Rev Bliss will deliver a temperance sermon and Easter program practices have begun.
Mr and Mrs Ed Monier and baby visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Calder last Friday. Miss Fannie Morey of Lacon came home with cousin Alice Scoon for the entertainment. Mrs Black and her little daughter returned from four weeks in Kansas last Thursday. Miss Stabb visited Miss Blanche Davidson over Sunday. A son was born to Alvin Calder and wife formerly Laura Casey last Sunday April 8. mother and child are doing well.
Mrs. Ed Monier visits Bradford to help with her new nephew as James Root of Des Moines visits relatives. Clarence Calder hosts relatives while Nordica fans plan Peoria trip. A U P church home talent show features Miss Fae Conklin and local singers with praise for their readings and musical numbers. Over $47 taken at the door.
Local notices from Milo report Mrs. M. Sims ill with uncertain rally, new church members admitted at Congregational service, and Rev H M Burr renewed for another year. Residents host visitors from Princeville Peoria and Texas while farmers sow oats and prepare for April showers.
Probate matters highlight hearings on wills and estates in Erastus D. Fenn case and others. Letters testamentary issued to Alta Embler. administration to H P Jensen. guardianship reports and inventory approvals noted. Real estate transfers listed. naturalization certificate issued. Public nuisance and minor guardianship items also referenced. The National Magazine note summarizes Gotham features and other periodical content.
Mr J E Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa reports severe winter colds developed into la grippe with aches chills and fever. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a double dose of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and was quickly knocked out the grip. Sold by Powells City Drug Store Henry Ill.
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