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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
3
Sparland residents report illness and recoveries, weekend travels to Crawfordsville and Henry, and frequent shopping in Henry. Several families host visitors, a couple quietly marries in Lacon and leaves for Flannagan, while teachers attend a Normal meeting and centenary events are planned.
Henry Maxwell born December 21 1842 near Harrisburg Pennsylvania died April 6 1919 at Sparland Illinois aged 76 years 3 months and 15 days He was married July 23 1868 to Missy Anna Stouffer They had five children three daughters and no sons including Mamie Green Emma Van Antwerp Leila and Charles George Maxwell died in infancy His wife seven grandchildren two brothers and other relatives survive The Maxwells moved from Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1872 living in Hennepin before settling in Sparland where they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 23 last year He served four years in the Civil War first nine months with Ruektatl.
The obituary recalls a Civil War veteran from Sparland active in the Winebrenner church, served as color bearer with the 6 Wis infantry, discharged 1866 at Elmira. Funeral at the M E church featured Rev. Bowlin and Rev. Johnson, with tributes from old comrades and a Sparland cemetery interment. Relatives traveled from Harrisburg, Rupert, Chicago, and beyond to attend.
Mrs Emma Horner adds a porch to her home. Oral Belt of Henry visits Sunday. Outlook for Oklahoma cited as promising. Illinois visitors pleased. Funeral of a relative noted with family condolences. Charles Maxwell and wife greeted at a gathering. Randolph Tanner busy with spring jobs, photographs taken Sundays. Music from Murdock Cumming families and a Victrola highlighted. George McLuskey of Whitefield visited his son Thomas. Sorrow over a family death from pneumonia in Scotland. two orphan girls send keepsakes. IF I Were a Farmer promotes home remedies for minor ailments. Lacon high school glee club concert praised with varied program and jazz finale. Baby James Kenneth Stotler obituary at Camp Grove. Kendricks in LaPrairie assisting. Miss Estella Calder showered with gifts from Young Ladies club. Easter program at Methodist Sunday school planned. Influenza improving for Miss Mary B Smith. Easter egg collection for Normal baby fold requested. Mrs Asher’s friends noted. John Aitchison improving though critical. Poultry remedies advertised. home healing oil and seeds sold by local traders.
Samuel G Blythe notes in The Saturday Evening Post that Democrats are united behind Wilsonian policy while Republicans search for a leader to rally around. The piece comments on leadership and party dynamics with satirical tone.
An old advertisement warns that kidney disease signals come from the body and claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules can heal kidneys. It promises rapid relief within twenty four hours and urges continued use to prevent further attacks with a money back guarantee.
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