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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
6
scattered notes from Lacon area detail residents visiting relatives in Peoria Bloomington and Galesburg, illnesses and cures, church services and Easter plans, school board actions, minstrel show, and plans for new buildings and events across nearby communities including Sparland Varna and Toluca.
Mrs Snell remains ill while Lilian sews a rag on Wednesday. Norton Moffit hauled twelve loads of hogs to Patras last Monday. The Snell family digs in the nursery and Mrs Loy Clark aids in Hien while confined to bed. Farmers expect a muddy spring and oats planting is hindered. Easter services set for 2 PM next Sunday with children asked to rehearse Saturday at 2 PM.
Sadie Baugh spent Sunday with Effie Waughop. Measles troubles crop up amid farm events. Hunt shipped cattle to Chicago. Little Eva Rolley stricken with measles. Bohool election slated Saturday at 7:30 PM. John Cornell lost a favorite horse. Chas Updegraff aids spring work with R. L. Waughop. Metamora relatives hosted by Mre Meinter family. Spring school begins in Kiefer district with Emma Frank teaching. Leslie Waughop welcomes a newborn daughter born April 6. Mies McAleer starts spring term in Burson district. Milby Marshall and Mayford Wilson ill with measles. Mrs Moushan and Helen improving. Lottie Davis visiting. Georgie Waughop attended exams at Lacon. Badie Baugh plans return from vacation. Lawyer M. J. Monahan of Lacon visits mother and sister. Helen R Waughop and Clara from Henry visit. Sick folks remain indoors. many sow oats in Crow Meadow area. Floyd Betts driving locally. two young ladies observed. funeral of Lizzie Gunther attended with low attendance due to measles and bad roads.
In Hopewell Maggie Schlosser recovers from illness while townsfolk discuss snow, sleighing, and a July forecast. Funeral for Garret Fitzgerald last Friday noted. he died Wednesday at 41 after years of suffering. John Jason’s family contracts measles. Wimner Schlesser plans horse outings this week. many locals mention relatives, neighbors, and social visits.
Hennepin area updates report Frank Sanderlin on sick list and H F Andrews of Henry visiting in city. Mayors Camp and wife of Henry called in Hennepin. Mire Redman of Peoria ill near sister Sarah Eok. Mary Ray and Miss Otto hosted at Miss Ray’s parents over Sunday. Anna Downey left for Springfield after completing labor. Grandpa and Grandma Deyoe of Henry hosted James Weeks family over Sunday. Cecil visiting Chicago near return in 10 days. Mrs Adam Deck and others from Henry visited Tuesday. Deputies and Henry residents seen out Sunday. Sheriff Downey returned from Jacksonville after placing Joseph Hoppold in asylum. H O Thomas of Fairfield Iowa, longtime county resident, buried at Riverside cemetery Wednesday. Thomas's two sons Scott and William, A. L. of Spring Valley, and Olande of Minn. family attended. also Agnes Parmlee of Aurora and Mrs Spy Ryan of Galesburg were present. They all returned home next day.
Magnolia resident Della Allen visits friends for a series of social calls. Mrs Jane Dean and India Dean, with Clarence and Ray, are noted among visitors. Mrs Lash and Allen Glenn with wife called on Friday. Mrs F Taylor entertained several ladies for dinner. Massie plans return to town after a year away. Kate Rawson, a teacher near Putnam, spent Sunday at home with her mother. John Downey of Wenona visited and Windy at W W Bobbitt’s home.
George Burger baled hay Friday and George Koehler owned a horse to Anton Deltz. Sarah Sipais works at the Tonica House. George Davis had wood cut Monday. Mr and Mrs Nall visited Mrs Nall’s sister. Joseph Hoppole was taken to Henwood Friday and pronounced insane. later moved to Jacksonville. Lostant woman Mrs Barr stayed with Geo Davis’s family. The church meetings continue with Miss Clara Gunn to lead next. Ed Devereaux’s house frame up. Dr McGee plans office soon. George Huth confirmed in Lutheran church. Mr and Mrs James Bush and daughter visited Palatine relations and dined at Dr McGee’s.
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