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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
The column notes a thriving grain dump and local trades like OM and kerosene. It reports births, visits, Illionis state normal scholarship, lawn social for M E church, moving pictures, picnics, bicycle crews, and a Baptst church repair with tree removal. Names include McCall, Wetzel, Hoadley, Swain, McMullen, Holmes, and many Sparland and Camp Grove residents.
Sparland and nearby residents share a flurry of weekend visits and shopping trips. Will Franks called on Peoria, Mr and Mrs O Connor from Peoria visited C Schaat, and Stella O Leary spent time in Peoria with sisters. Mrs Hendrix Davis and Mrs John Davis shopped in Lacon, while a miners meeting convened at the town hall. Will Hill Sr Frank Hill and wife of East Moline visited Sparland and returned on the six o clock train.
Mrs Henry Franks and Mrs Fletcher attend church dedication with a niece. Flora Trumpeter underwent successful floating kidney surgery at St Francis Peoria and will stay in bed four weeks. Mrs Bolender injured by a fall, fractured a rib but is improving slowly. Mr and Mrs Dunlap and guests enjoyed a country visit with cake and ice cream after a day with the Riddells.
Four starters Mrs Nelson Mrs John Hickey Mrs James Winne and Miss Rose Barnes ran 100 yards. Barnes led all the way but won on a foul by Winne. Hickey placed second by an apron string, Winne third. Time 15 seconds. Camp Grove beat Saratoga Regulars 13 to 8 on the local diamond as Sutton and Walton formed the Saratoga battery. Lippett brothers starred for Camp Grove with George Lippett catching and John Lippett pitching.
Batesville Indiana resident A S Nusbaum recounts years of summer colds and hay fever, says doctor’s remedies failed, and Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him. His wife later had the same success, according to the testimonial signed A J Ironmonger.
Miss Cora Perkins spent last week in Peoria. W R Peck and family of Edelstein visited at C E Stowell's. Mrs Wil Nickerson purchased the Mallory place and takes possession in spring for $1,000. Mrs C E B Stowell entertained two cousins from Walworth and Oak Park. Marion Adams and family of Princeville visited L A Chapin's. Julius Bullock returned to Peoria for work at Goldstein's. A 22 member party spent Sunday in the woods for dinner and supper. J B Greene and family went to Flatt by automobile. Applin, new occupant, attends to chores. Cecil Shafer slowly improving.
Beaverdam Kentucky man credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with lasting relief from intense colicky pains after a few doses. He reports four years without symptoms and notes the remedy is sold by A J Ironmonger.
Sugar Grove reports a week of family visits and birthdays as J Reismeyer and family and Hoa Taylor spent time east of the river. Reynolds North Dakota couple Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin celebrated birthdays with a 40-card shower. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Eddie Neuhalfen ill with catarrhal fever and remodeling at Anton Bogner’s home by Sivell and Stapp of Henry.
Dr Menoher has gone west for a vacation. Mrs Dietze took dinner with Mrs Stocks Sunday. Miss Blanche Shallow of Woyming visits Irene Stocks. Chris Rapp bought a piano for his daughter Anna. Robert Stocks bought an Emerson piano for his daughter Trene. Edna Hagan of Peoria visits grandparents J B Smith. Mr and Mrs Al Shane left for Texas for several months. Hillebrand sick but able to be around. Wirt Hurd returned to Chicago after visiting relatives. Willard Blood visiting relatives. plans to return to Florida in August. Henry Speers of Haddam, Kas, visiting son and relatives. Ina Gaumer won a scholarship and may go to Normal instead of Wyoming. Sunday school will be held every Sunday at 11. Threshing this week. oats yield higher than expected. Grant Burdick reports 63 bushels per acre. B P Baker recovering from auto wreck near Kewanee. months to recover remains.
County Superintendent E Frank Perry calls all county school directors to prepare for the 1909 10 term. A School House Cleaning Day is set for Friday August 20 with floors washed windows woodwork desks yard mown and weeds removed. Replacing broken window lights and ensuring ventilation and well cleaning precede the school start.
Walter Drummond LA PRAIRIE Esmond N D visiting relatives Burnetts Scotts Charity Hillebrand Speer visiting C M Calders Mollie Smith Lacon caller Thursday Mr and Mrs Webster Greene Hinsdale Mich Mr and Mrs Dietz Portland Ore visiting brother Powell Mrs Long Peoria guest of Misses Mary Jennie Pringle Mr and Mrs Clyde Doran James Blackwell Robert Calder Earl Van Petten Miss Lucie Ethel Calder pecateton Al Fresco Friday Mrs Robert Aitchison Archie Mo guests of Mr and Mrs David Aitchison Born to Mr and Mrs Wm Russell Sunday Aug 15 a son Miss Kerr Pontiac visiting James Hastings home Myrtle Ella Hastings Miss Kerr accompanied by Misses Tillie Kelen bach Ollie Scoon Blanche Davidson picnicked Starved Rock Tuesday
The annual teachers institute meets Aug 23 27 in Lacon high school starting 8 30 am. Instruction will be provided by A H Porter Chicago C W Harlan Winona Lake Pearl Aubere Havana Will Botwell Carlinville and Clara S Wolfe Charleston. All county teachers expected to attend. Hotel Littlefield and Shaffer House offer 350 rate for board and lodging. Mr Harlan will host an entertainment Tuesday evening.
Probate matters include Albert Lenz and William Carter estates with final reports and hearings. Isabella Carmen and Henry Shafer estates show final settlements posted. Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Aliie Fitzgerald delinquency petitions, with motions to amend or dismiss. Real estate transfers listed for Toluca and Toluca Coal Co. marriage licenses for John W Betts and Mae Lowden.
All persons are recommended to take Foley's Kidney Pills for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble as they are healing and antiseptic and correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness They restore health and strength Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder troubles and risk Brights disease or diabetes A J Ironmonger 4t
Toluca Herald notes County Superintendent Perry audited Bennington township school treasurer books showing July 1 balances: district funds 7998.66 and township funds 7000, all loaned on real estate, sinking fund 4000 for district bonds. Toluca Coal Co plans to double its workforce soon, signaling a local boom. Businessmen push for a September 7 stock fair, contingent on funds. Italians accused of stabbing a city man faced hearings in Lacona with Judge Monahan. prosecution by State’s Attorney Jacobs and counsel for the state. defense by Tracey and Tracey. interpreter Mrs Baldini. Trial delayed to August 13. defendants reportedly offer no evidence and may go to grand jury, bonds for October term.
A baby boy born Aug 6 to Mr and Mrs William Zeigler and Mrs Frank Simpson visits from Paxton with grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Aukland. The trio plan an all day August 27 picnic, with a program arranged last Saturday. Harry Aukland attended a boat show and Miss Margaret Zeigler helps care for the nephew.
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