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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
11
The Avery line tops buyers’ lists with Planters Cultivators and the renowned Kingman Pulverizers and Harrows setting a standard for performance and reliability during the season.
Profess or J R Bouton is the Sparland Local Representative for The Henry Republican and will promptly handle all entrusted news. He is authorized to transact relevant business for the paper.
Sparland residents report travel and visits across Illinois and neighboring states. Watkins builds a new shed while Luther Ray and Ed Shelton head to North Dakota, and Andrew Jacobson returns from Oklahoma with positive impressions. Several ill or resting individuals are noted, including Henry Sargent, B. S. Duncan, and Mrs. Saggars, with routine school start pending on September 3.
Come out to Mystic meeting tomorrow night. Mrs. White of Ottawa visited Mrs. Saggars last week. Elmer Hunter and family from Chilli cothe passed through Sparland on Monday in their new automobile. The excursion to Al Fresco park last week was well attended despite a low turnout. The McLaughlin Bros. bought a new hay baler. Mrs. Buckley came from Peoria to visit her daughter Mrs. Lou Osborne. The new baby draws attention. Miss Freda Frank returned from Chicago. Geraldine and Bernice Hoskins visit in Peoria with Mrs. Etta Bucksley. Dr. Robert Waugh has a sick patient in Henry with heart trouble. Mayme Sparr went to Colorado for health. Frank’s health rumored to be poor and he may go soon. Miss Gussie Wetzel and Mrs. Ording of Kewanee visited Edith. Henry is home too. Sherman Betz shipped goods to Oklahoma to farm. Harry Compton helped move. Dean jtarman injured by a horse mishap and on crutches. Today’s excursion to Fern by Odd Fellows. band will play under new leader. Mrs. Roy Newell sick, possibly nervous trouble. Mr. Schreck preached at Baptist church. he will spend the vacation here.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach and liver remedy. It claims alcohol free glycerine base and lists ingredients like Golden Seal, Stone root, Black Cherrybark, Queen's root, Blood root, Mandrake root with medical endorsements from several prominent professors. It also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
Mrs Nellie Anderson learns her mother is seriously ill leading her to travel to Roseville. A Rock Island train wreck near Sparland delays service. no injuries reported. Community notes include illness updates, school plans, and local visits across Onarga Mossville and Peoria areas.
Mrs. Robert Turnbull and sister Miss Cora Scott visited Peoria on Thursday. Several locals, including Miss Don Reynolds and relatives of Frank Calder, spent time in Peoria or Purderville last week. A large children s party hosted by Mrs. Turnbull entertained 24 youngsters with a fried chicken supper and souvenirs. The Bloomington Epworth League chautauqua drew 900 attendees and featured a six course luncheon and a later picnic. Blanche Davidson was the surprise guest of about 60 friends last Thursday.
Camp Grove endures dust due to lack of rain while near rains occur within a mile. Dugan takes possession of Hennessey Grocery. the Dugan family moves into Nelson’s house. Local social rounds include shows in Wyoming and visits to Peoria. Camp Grove baseball club hosts games with Roofs and Cool Skins winning. 1800 tickets sold. West Camp Grove wins 4 to 2 against Camp Grove.
An advertisement from the National Lead Company promoting Shipman mixed with Pure Linseed Oil as a durable paint that will not peel, marketed from 4510 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. The copy emphasizes the long-lasting finish and references the old dated process.
Sunday reports detail Bert Walsh injuring a finger and seeking care, Ed Strange visiting from Lacon, Mike O'Brien attending the game in Henry, and several residents traveling to Peoria, South Dakota, or Texas. Gypsy band visits, trades by Adolph Renzi, and a wagon famed for fortune telling are noted. A prowler incident in Camp Grove and wedding plans for Webber and King appear amid church and school notices and farm news.
A Sunday gathering at J. C. Nelson's home includes Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hanchett and family. Other notes mention R. H. Mannon’s Wyoming trip, Robert Nelson’s Toulon flight, Charles Nelson visiting Clyde Roof in Henry, and visits by Mrs. Manard and Mrs. Clarice Robinson to Mannon. Mrs. Belle King visits West Camp Grove, Mrs. McMullen and daughter visit her mother, and the Swigers return from California after three years. A poem line about Adolph driving people to the fair appears among the local notes. Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey visit Bradford Monday.
Ed Jennings and A McKeon attended Wm Gerard funeral in Bradford last Thursday. Hamill Olson of Sparland stays with Elsie Pearec while her father tours Dakota. J Carrico repaired the Milo school house before school begins. Miss Ternus is re engaged to teach. Joe Bennett drove to Princeton on business. Laura Elmer and John Bell of Lone
Probate Court proceeds include letters of administration for Henrietta Skelton bond eight thousand dollars and administrators ad litem in several estates. Final reports approved for minors and estates of Sarah Russell and Annie Althouse. Real estate transfers and assignments recorded for multiple properties in Lacon Toluca Richland Venona and related parcels. Envelope sale details noted: return card printed envelopes 50c per 100 and 10c per pack.
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