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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1888
Page
6
Local tidbits from Lacon surround a Democratic sweep in elections, a Republican convention, temperance talks led by J M Strong, and social events. Pins include a coal shaft accident, a birthday surprise for Prof Watt, ranch and merchant notes, and several community movements and visits.
Sparland residents report farm and business activity including William Riddell selling his team, John Flynn starting a new cellar, and G W Zimmerman elected school director for three years. Nearby visitors include Mrs Howe, Mrs Gi W Zimmerman, and the Bonhams family. The piece notes illnesses, property moves, and community concerns.
The young people of the community under teacher William Wright present an evening show at Whitefield Corners Church on Friday evening April 27. Admission is 16 ets with proceeds for church benefits. The organizers promise a first class entertainment.
Local items from Saratoga report Don Hickey moving to Henry this week and John Noyeés showing a new windmill. Mason Seolyn rents most of his farm to Mr Norris while Owen Doyle purchases a new carriage to please family. Finney to speak on temperance at Whitefield Center next Sunday night. A Greece missionary will preach at Saratoga church next Sunday afternoon. Miss Smith the alto singer teaches at Saratoga school and praises her class. The La Prairie class meets with Saratoga next Saturday. Homer bewift is able to buggy ride again. Sowing oats is the leading local industry. A request for advice on pancakes baking powder and washing powder of 76 fame. Redtown scribe noted. Saratoga gains a novelty scissors that writes locals for the county paper.
Town reports show seeding and plowing underway for corn. Fat hogs shipped to Chicago and cattle sent east. School directors elected and resignations noted. A steamer sale and social at the Congregational church are recorded. Prohibitionists set a Putnam county convention for April 24 at the court house.
Putnam residents reported visits from Read Clark and Lige Worley of Anchor with preparations for town improvements and a possible baseball league. John Dawson and J R Taliaferro were active in local affairs while Mrs Sid Chance mourned a sister’s death and a fatal house fire destroyed Halligan’s valuables.
The report notes a loss of 92000 with no insurance. The wind favored safety as eastward winds could have destroyed barns and machinery. Johnny plans to build a residence and expects a new roof to be completed within two weeks, reflecting a stroke of luck.
Local items report illnesses among Beck children and Only Me, a horse injury, a log cabin project in J Humes timber, cheap groceries at Norris, and various weather observations. Aarm broken arm misreported then confirmed to be a crack. annual quarterly meeting at Caledonia set for next weekend. Mrs Al Woods died with six children left behind, funeral details given. funeral hymns referenced. Carpenters from Bloomington at Wilsons hen house. local visits by Q J Lanigan, D V S. Center school diploma recipients noted. Ella Wood died April 19 with burial April 22.
The rural community reports good health and chilly weather with limited flower supply. Oats are progressing, friends arrive from Indiana, and J. J. Ellard returns to the Putnam depot. Fire losses prompt rebuilding, coal shaft financing stalls, and a hot school election yields a single successful candidate among two factions.
M A Wilson and wife and H K Smith and wife visit Putnam Grange on Saturday. Albert Mills of Center School ranked second at final exams at Hennepin on the 7th. Mason Wilson re elected Center school director. Charles Price and Walter Griffith elected at Clear Creek. Walter Grifith lost a colt to a broken leg last week. Oscar Lanigan, a veterinary surgeon, and Hannah Hoge of Wenona visited relatives here on Wednesday. Oliver Wilsons new house cellar finished and carpenters start work. Robert White of Bloomington is the architect.
Fragmentary obituary notes report L Milg attending a funeral for A W Speer last week. Mentions of Miz Albert Wood and Laine buried at Yonka and Phillicothe. References to Hen lived west of Palatine and Capron, with a husband and six children remaining.
The article claims springtime fatigue signals impure sluggish blood and recommends Ayers Sarsaparilla as the most powerful and economical blood purifier. It also notes the Paskell House served strawberry shortcake and fresh vegetables for Monday dinner.
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