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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
11
Sparland residents anticipate a big Labor Day program with activities for all ages. Local happenings include visits, travel to nearby towns, family news, shop and business updates, a theatrical tent show, autos seen daily, and a weekly sale notice for 80 acres in La Prairie Township.
Funeral of Mrs. James Davis held in Lacon after being brought from Peoria to Sparland where relatives joined the procession. Mrs. Trumpeter hospitalized in Peoria. improving and expected home soon. Grandma Stevenson injured in a fall at her daughter's, age complicates recovery. J. R. Bouton offers Sparland residence for sale a two story home with ample grounds and outbuildings. Call or write for details.
Bradford residents report social calls from J Thomas Owens and Wm Haney and family. Ida Blough returns to Lincoln while Olive Dillman visits Peoria. Three days retreat at Camp Grove precedes Wyoming fair crowd and a risky amphitheater incident. الملك
More freight and express was delivered from the city depot and freight house to our merchants Monday than any day during the year. Mr. and Mrs. Sam King returned Friday from a trip to eastern points including Niagara Toronto New York City and a steamer ride along the Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay. Wm Cromie and two Chicago friends visited with Ruenzi Bros. Ed Ruenzi previously worked for Cromie. An easy youth generally means a hard old age. M A Hassenflu and wife with babe of Lacon visited Camp Grove Monday.
Jacob Aman head of the Aman family in Marshall county died at the Watertown asylum on Tuesday August 20 in his year. He was born in Thurgan Canton Switzerland and came to the United States in 1861. He married Serena Oertley in 1868. six of their ten children survive. The family lived on a La Prairie farm and he suffered sunstroke in the early 1880s leading to mental illness. Funeral held at Lawn Bates Methodist church August 22 conducted by Rev. Thomas Martin. Burial followed at the church cemetery.
The essay contrasts European May Day protests with American Labor Day as a peaceful family holiday. It notes Americans use the day for picnics and sports, easing work life between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Children enjoy delayed school openings, while summer ends and work resumes.
The article explains Golden Medical Discovery as a potent blood purifier and tonic improving mucous linings in the nose throat bronchial tubes stomach bowels and bladder with high cure rates for catarrhal conditions. Favorite Prescription is a mild tonic for tired overworked women aiding strength and regaining regularity and overall vitality. Both are non alcoholic non secret and use glyceric extracts. sold by medicine dealers. Pellet form also mentioned to regulate stomach liver and bowels.
The piece recalls the purpose of labor day as honoring honest toil and the common man. It emphasizes workers’ need for knowledge, skill, and provisions for families while noting the contrast between celebration and avoidance of labor.
Calv in Stowell shipped goods west last Monday. Lightning struck a shock of oats in Charles Perkins field during a thunderstorm. Heavy rains delay threshing. Bronco John and his multi horse team passed through the village en route to Wyoming for the fair. A burlesque "The Superior Sex" was staged by eight Congregational ladies and one manat the hall. Minnie League led the orchestra and gave a recitation. ice cream followed. Joseph Carter, born February 17 1888 in England, died August 15 at Lawn Ridge aged 71 years 6 months. He emigrated to Illinois in 1862, served in the 86th Illinois Infantry, married Belle Whitlow. survived by one son Johnny. Funeral at Congregational church conducted by Rev. Thomas Martin. Veterans and Sons of Veterans escorted. Burial with Sons of Veterans rites.
Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the popular remedy in Otsego County and family staple for coughs colds and lung throat diseases Guaranteed to never disappoint taker at A J Ironmonger s drug store 60c and 1 Trial bottle free Subscribe for The Republican
Local shop offers haying tools including Deering and Plymouth binder twine Buggies Wagons Robes Whips and a Marseilles grain dump. Also selling machine oil lubricating oil and kerosene inviting fair dealing and trade.
Probate matters include August Leichter estate with a Sept. 23 hearing for will probate, guardianship final report for minors and a custody of deceased Charles Saneny’s estate. Real estate transfers list numerous parcel trades among Lewis Perry, Thomas Harwood, David, Lacon, Sparland, Henry and others with marriage licenses and October petit jury roster noted.
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