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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
6
Local notes from Sparland report visiting relatives, church gatherings, and school preparations as residents attend meetings, weddings, funerals, and community events. A town banquet, a showboat visit, storms, and ongoing farm work color the week’s chatter with multiple named families and nearby towns.
Miss Carrier and Miss Carroll of Idaho Falls and Chillicothe visit James Hastings home. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Long, and Mrs. Mason attend the late Robert Turnbull’s funeral in La Prairie Marshall County. Robert Turnbull Sr. born Roxburghshire Scotland died in La Prairie aged 79 years 7 months 21 days. He immigrated in 1851 lived in Geneva New York, Canada, then Illinois in 1854 and settled in La Prairie. He was a cabinetmaker and carpenter turned farmer with noted success.
The obituary recalls Minnie Turnbull wife of R W Hall of Chicago and their children, John on a neighboring farm, William in Chicago's live stock trade, and others. It praises Robert and the daughters, notes Mrs Turnbull’s Sept 1 1878 death and La Prairie cemetery burial, and highlights Mr Turnbull’s Christian character, Presbyterian faith, and leadership roles including president of the State Bank of Speer. Funeral Aug 3 was conducted by Rev Thomas Martin with multiple pastors and a large turnout.
During last week’s electric storm the Davis residence faced a close call when lightning hit the porch and followed the telephone line. Damage was slight. Jonas Ball keeps busy on a farm and asserts he is working, a claim supported by local belief. The M T N ran a special Sunday train to Granville for Chautauqua attendees, with about thirty five from the area joining. Large crowds traveled from Custer, Porterfield and Magnolia. Toluca pasture conditions spur cows to roam freely, suggesting residents with short pastures should corral cattle at night. The Marshall county board of review met on Tuesday. Miss Mary Slattery left Toluca Thursday for Sinsiniwa Wisconsin to join the Dominican Sisters, entering a convent and leaving the world to a degree. Her family gathered to wish her well before the departure. She is praised as modest and deeply religious, with a bright, sunny disposition.
An editorial on how marriage and motherhood affect women's appearance and health argues ignorance and neglect of pelvic drains cause decline. It promotes a tonic claimed to restore vitality, urging readers to consult Dr. R. V. Pierce at Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for a treatment associated with women’s ailments.
Seven years in Toluca as a leader at Toluca High School she served as principal under Prof. McTaggart. Afterward she studied at the State Normal school at Normal and graduated with high honors. Friends mourn her departure while anticipating her teaching in the Dominican Sisters order.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Lassman and daughter Etta visited with William Johnsons. A large number of young folks gathered at T A Seelye's last Sunday. Rev Dille will preach at Whitefield Center church next Sunday at 3 PM. Everyone is invited. Mr and Mrs Kenny Aukland and two children joined Henryton services and had dinner at Mrs L M Bell's. Mrs Mary Magarity returned to Paxton Wednesday morning.
Miss Nellis and Berenice Harrington headed to Joliet last Sunday to stay about a week at George Reavey’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry visited T A Seelye Sunday evening. Frank Chitt threshing last Saturday afternoon. Meta Lassman spent Sunday and Monday at Joseph Hayward’s. Samuel Clift and Logan Barrett at Frank Clift’s Saturday. Several young men were delayed Sunday evening by rain and reached home Monday morning after bright sun. Further particulars ask Tom and Jerry.
An old expression frames the routine of the sun and bodily functions. The ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills guaranteed by A J Ironmonger druggist, priced 25 cents.
Saratoga society guests include Ray Rowe and family with Robert Daniels. Michael Landers and wife. David Chapman and companion at Jos Hayward's home. One Barnes boy injured in Braddford runaway. John Elliott rents farm from Win Jacobs for next year. A ride was enjoyed by Thomas Monter George Niehals B H Hutchins and Marshall Do tre on OUL house.
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