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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
10
Prof J R Bouton is the Sparland Local Representative for The Henry Republican entrusted with prompt attention to all news items and authorized to transact all business connected with the paper.
F A Barr chartered the steamer Peerless and invited Sparland residents to a river trip to Henry and an afternoon at Pavilion Park. About 200 rode the boat, enjoyed a picnic, and watched a vaudeville style baseball game between married and single men. The outing ended with bids of thanks to Barr and a 17 to 20 score.
Local items list residents visiting relatives and returning from trips in Ottawa Peoria and Minnesota. People attend church and M B services, a baby burial, a carnival circus at Lacon and a Peerless excursion with nearly 200 aboard. A street fight among residents prompts questions about medical dueling between doctors.
On May first Sparland saloonkeepers received three month licenses worth 125 dollars each, reversing prior practice of annual licenses paid quarterly. The village board, noting licenses expired by seven days, instructed saloonkeepers to close until new licenses are granted. The board will meet Thursday to issue licenses while upholding prohibitions on Sunday after 10 PM sales, minors, habitual drunkards, and election-day sales.
Miss Leila Noll of Hartsburg visits her brother Larkin Noll and family. Rev Dille and family attend camp meeting at Oak Hill. J W Greene plans to buy sheep in Nebraska. Cattle shipped by B R Leigh. Miss Mary Scoon hosts a party for her sister and Miss McNutt. Miss Mabel Van Patten seeks eye care in Peoria. Miss Nina Edminster ill. bilious fever feared. Miss Myrtle Hastings visits Miss Dorothy Scott. Miss Bertha Miller visits near Wyoming. The Epworth Teague Mercy and Help barrel shipped to Peoria Deaconess home. Miss Anna May Calder hosts lawn party with croquet and supper. Miss Hilbert leaves for Pennsylvania Sept 1.
Miss Mildred Greene assisted by a male quartet will give an entertainment in the M B church Tuesday evening August 29. The program aims to offer light singing and pageant numbers for church attendees and the local community.
Lawn Ridge notes report Newton Bragg visiting Logansport Indiana to see a sick wife. The bulletin lists preacher and schoolteacher assignments, elections to lay association, and church items at Camp Grove M E church. Local moves include Christ Rapp renting the Wetmore farm and John Estle moving to Alta Stisser farm next spring.
Willie and Mamie MecCrystal have been ill but are improving. Mrs. Mary Hart is better after Sunday illness. her husband and father, L. D. Williams, traveled to Nebraska. Mrs. Helen Boomer visits from near Bureau. Mrs. Mathis recovers slowly from paralysis. Allie Williams stays with Mrs. Hart. Myron McLaughlin hires Mrs. Owens as housekeeper. Oscar McLaughlin buys land near Sparland. Threshing is active with better yields. Miss Sarah Cooner of Dunlap visits brother Gene. Mike Hayden's boy improves slowly.
Probate Court approves estates in the district with current reports for George H Shaw and John Q Fetter. Real estate transfers include First National Bank of Henry to Joseph Gubbins and others in Wenona La Rose and nearby townships. A list of jurors for County Court August term includes many named individuals across multiple towns. Death notices report Mrs Lydia Bell of Minonk and Martin Daly of La Rose, with brief burial details. Chicago to open a $300000 cooking school sparking an ironic note on culinary education.
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