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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1911

Page

3

Local residents and visitors report around Peoria Delavan and Chillicothe events

A string of social notes lists Mrs H Campbell in Delavan with relatives and Miss Bessie Ray in Peoria Sunday afternoon. People such as Miss Rose Baugh and Miss Vanda Nighswanger visit, while Miss Elsie Gehr joined relatives in Peoria last week. Compton and family spent Sunday in Chillicothe, and Helen Luft suffers an arm abscess treated by Dr Royce. Clyde McLaughlin broke his arm at Werk. Miss Marie Hutchingon of Manhattan visits her aunt, and Edna and Nell were Peru visitors Thursday and Peoria Saturday. Robert Cumming and daughter Disle visit his son Roland at Molitie. Will and Mae O’Leary visit Chicago with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm O’Leary. Shaffer family returns from Iowa and Missouri. Marie O’Leary goes to Chippewa Sunday with her brother Will and family. Tha Van Antwerp visits Peoria with Mrs King, while Mrs Wilds moves into the Rooms Over Aitchison store.

H. Campbell Delavane Bessie Ray Peoria Phil Compton Chilli-cothe McFarland Rose Baugh Vanda Nighswanger Elsie Gehr Relaives Compton Ulttle Helen Luft Royce Robert Cumming Disle Roland Molitie Willa O'Leary

Local families gather for house party and repairs at school

Misses Sadie Marland and Mamie Campbell attended a house party at Lucie Calder's home. Milby Marshall and Will Frank worked on furnace improvements at the school, while Lewis Osborne and family and John Riddell and family spent Sunday with their parents, Mr and Mrs Osborne.

Sadie Marland Mamie Campbell Lucie Calder Milby Marshall Will Frank Lewis Osborne John Riddell Osborne

Community Notes From Prairie Area Social Visits

Miss Una Watt of Lacon spent last week with the James Burnett family. Visitors included Miss Eunice Durham and brother Francis Durham of Toluca with Miss Dorothy Scott. A daughter was born Aug 23 to Mr and Mrs James Blackwell. Benjamin Sides of Urbana is visiting relatives. Orville Myers and wife of Peoria were guests of E R Leigh and family. James Davidson and wife and Wil McCartney left for Canada. Mr and Mrs Robert J Aitchison of Archie, Mo, are guests of Mr and Mrs David Aitchison. Mrs E R Leigh entertains Mr and Mrs Oscar Montrose of Host Lynn. Miss Sadie Marland of Spainland spent a few days with Miss Lucy Calder. Mrs Mary Calder visited Miss Minnie Marshall in Monmouth. Misses Alma and Ana Calder hosted a party with Louise and Charity Hillebrand, Helen Even of Speer, Mayme Campbell of Sparland, and Mary and Ruby Rapp. They picnicked near Sparland then returned home. Mr and Mrs David Aitchison and Scott Aitchison, with Robert Aitchison and wife of Archie, Mo, motored to Sparland and Lacon. Myrtle Hastings attends institute in Peoria this week. Mr and Mrs Fred Hill of Sparland visited L Calder. L L GC will meet with Mrs Claude Doran Saturday afternoon Sept 9. Misses Lucy Gallup and Grace Powell attending teachers’ institute in Lacon this week. Miss Hester Collins spent weekend with Miss Westin of Speer. Mr and Mrs Mason and son George of Peoria visit Mrs Margaret Scott and family. James Root and daughter Mrs Julia Stevenson of Des Moines visiting nearby relatives.

Una Watt Lacon James Burnett Eunice Durham Francis Durham Toluca Dorothy Scott James Blackwell Benjamin Sides Urbana Orville Myers Peoria E R. Leigh James Davidson Wil Mctartney Canada Robert J Aitchison Archie, Mo David Aitchison E R Leigh Oscar Montrose Sadie Marland Spainland Lucy Calder Mary Calder Minnie Marshall Monmouth Alma Ana Calder Louise Charity Hillebrand Helen Even Speer Mayme Campbell Sparland Mary Ruby Rapp Calder Scott Aitchison Robert Aitchison Archie Miss_ Westins Mason George Margaret Scott-and James Root Julia’ Stevenson Des Moines

Broadmoor Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Mrs Otto Hodges visited relatives at Speer the first of the week. Clarence Perkins returned home Monday from a week with Normandy and Polor relatives. Patrick Powers and DB G Rees were in Peoria on business. Frank Richards of Buda and others visited at Philip Cadell's home.

Otto Hodges Speer Margaret Flood Speen Jas McLane Bertha Robert Hodges Princeville Clarence Perkins Normandy Polor Patrick Powers G. Rees Peoria Roland Shimel EB M. Shimél Buda Frank. Richards J’ H Redebaugh Chicago Patrick ‘Cadelli Bradford Philip Cadell

Life story of a Lawn Ridge woman ends in sorrow

Steven Y Cornell of Lawn Ridge attends the niece’s funeral in Morton with Ezra Brayton. Mrs. Paul Rumbold visits from Three Mountain Utah, Antone Wagenbach adds insights from Peoria. Mary Hazel Cornell Wilcox, born February 4 1889 in Chillicothe, married to Bert Wilcox in October 1906, died August 19 1911 at home after long illness. She leaves two children Emma and Freddie. Rev R W Foley conducts service. burial in Blue Ridge cemetery. pallbearers James McDonna, Ransom Caldwell, Harry Perkins, Roy Foster, Steven Willard, Frank Gallup.

Lawn Ridge Steven Y. Cornell Greenfield As-De Ray— Mond Peoria Ezra Brayton Paul Rumbold Antone Wagenbach Three Mountain Utah Morton Bert, Wilcox Mary Hazel Cornell Fred H Emma Cornell Chillicothe Bert Wilcox Emma Freddie R. W. Foley Blue Ridge Cemetery James McDonna Ransom Caldwell Harry Perkins Roy Foster Steven Willard Frank Gallup

Cottage Visits and Local Social Roundup Across Town

Daniel O'Brien and family visited Wm Perry and Frank Perry on Sunday. John Farley and wife returned from an eastern trip via Maple Park and Lewis and Alta, then at William Pipers before Henry. Roy Maynard family visited Ralph Maynard. Stephen Merritt’s guests included Walter Vanscott Milford Shugart Edna Shugart John Barry and daughter Mary Erna Kissick. Chicago trip for Henry and George Smith to buy cattle. Mrs Hess and Meta Williams hosted tea at Mrs Henry Smith’s. Roy and Mrs Rodgers and several others entertained at Samuel Chesney’s. Amber Edminster of Wyanet visiting Mrs Hailladay. Charles and Margarite visiting Robert Elliston. Rudolph Miller’s visitors included Mrs Ben Soder Laura Cora Miller Annie Lundeen Henry Miller. Samuel Chesney and Maxine visited Leslie Wilkin’s in Tiskilwa. Bertha Morgan visiting Miss Jessie and Mabel Milter. Alvira Brady visited aunt Mrs Olson. Hannah McCartney visited Mrs John Barry. Daniel Donovan and Ernest Reynolds were in Princeton. Ernest Reynolds visited Arthur Obermeyer on Sunday. William Chesney’s visitors included Mrs Samuel Chesney Maxine Chesney Ed Burkey and Mrs Electa Hunt.

Daniel O'Brien Wm Perry Frank Perry John Farley Maple Park Lewis and Alta William Pipers Henry Roy Maynard Ralph Maynard Stephen Merritt Walter Vanscott Milford Shugart Edna Shugart John Barry Mary Erna Kissick John O'Neal Chicago George Smith Ilown Hess Meta Williams Henry Smith Roy Rodgers Mrs Rodgers Mesdames Albee Smith, Goodale Chesney Hunter Samuel Chesney Amber Edminster Wyanet Hailladay Charles and Margarite Robert Elliston Rudolph Miller Ben Soder Laura Cora Miller Annie Lundeen Henry Miller Maxine Leslie Wilkin Tiskilwa Bertha Morgan Jessie Mabel Milter Alvira Brady Olson Hannah McCartney Daniel Donovan Princeton Ernest Reynolds Arthur Obermeyer William Chesney Maxine Chesney Ed Burkey Electa Hunt Mrs. Hunt

Woman Suffers Various Ailments Prompted by Kidney Trouble

A daily sufferer experiences backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and insomnia. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief and a speedy return to health. Endorsed by A J Ironmonger.

Foley

Wenona Notes on Departures and Visits Across Town

Alfred Judd left for North Dakota on Friday. Jacob Miller and family of Melvin visit relatives at C A Axline A L Turner and C G Turner. Mrs Susan Drew of Parsons visits the former’s brother’s family. Dr O B Yarnell purchased near the Men’s Club, moved in. Mrs Jones moved into Yarnell’s vacated room. Harold Everly went to Vandalia Missouri to see parents and attend Columbia University next year. Big Bend reunion at Camp VanHorne in Magnolia. Sarah Kemp and daughter Louj visited Tonica. Samuel McAllister went to Chicago for eye abscess surgery, returned early this week. Lewis Fulks of Chicago visiting former W Peeters as Mrs Celia Evans and daughters.

Alfred Judd North Dakota Jacob Miller Melvin C. A. Axline A. L.turner CG. M. Turner Susan Drew Parsons, Das Beatty Drew O. B. ‘Yarnell Omar Harter H. A. Jones Yar Nell Mrs. Jones Columbia University New York City Venona J Bend Union VanHorne Inirm Magnolia Sarah Kemp Miss Lou W. Peeters Celia] Evans

Wenona News Briefs and Upcoming Weddings

Miss Mae Heflin, visiting relatives from Chicago, will return home this week with Mr. and Mrs. Heflin and Miss Pearl. Miss Parepa Wood came home after two weeks at teachers institutes. Mrs. Oscar Frede visits relatives in Lacot. W. V. Howe family returned from Phelps Wisconsin by auto. Wenona teachers attend Marshall county institute in Lacon. Old Settlers picnic also there. Miss Little Blythe Judd and Ernest E. Hoobler plan marriage at Judd home Wenona on Wednesday Sept 6. Hoobler secretary of Livingston County Abstract Co. Pontiac. They will live at 322 South Vermilion Street Pontiac after Nov 1.

Pomona Cal Miss Mae Heflin Chicago W. V. Howe Phelps Wis Wenona Marshall County Institute Lacon Old Settlers Little Blythe Judd Ernest E. Hoobler Pontiac

Magnolia defeats La Rose in Big Bend ball game

In Magnolia at the Big Bend reunion on Wednesday the Magnolia team beat La Rose 7 to 2. La Rose players included Marty Fahy Frank Arnolds and Claude Taylor. Mrs Frank Ball recently returned from Colorado and will stay until their new home is ready. Julia? Not present. Also notes on Charles Olischlarger recovering from appendicitis, Mary Roe injuring herself on a motorcycle, Rutland team loss to Chicago Leland Giants 9 to 4 with McGonigle making a one handed catch. Reunion of Holdstrom and Esterdahl families set for Sept 2 at John Peterson’s home. Chamberlains remedy praised by a Des Moines woman.

Toluca Big Bend Magnolia la Rose Marty Fahy Frank Arnolds Claude Taylor Frank Ball Colorado Frank Charles Olischlarger Jerry Breen Peterson Rutland Mary Henry Roe John Scullans Larry McGonigle Chicago Leland Giants McGonigle Holdstrom Esterdahl John Peterson

Injuries at Lacon car accident delay racing horses

From Exchanges. While one fine trotter was being taken to the Cambridge fair from the Alverton stock farm at Lacon, attendant Mr Ward was injured when the train switched in Galva. The car was bumped three times, Ward and the horse were thrown, Dr. Kirkland attended Ward, Dr Tomlinson treated the horse which was too injured to run. One end of the freight car was smashed.

Cambridge Alverton Lacon Ward Galva Kirkland Tomlinson Kewanee Star-Courier Orpheus Bailey Harvey Cox Wyoming Cox Bailey Wyoming Post-Herald

Night Sky Romance Between Artie and Muse

Fragmented OCR depicts a dreamy scene where Artie and a night owl share a surreal conversation under Venus’s gaze. The lovers’ whispered dialogue hints at longing and misunderstood admiration as a childlike mother and hospital ride reference conclude the odd vignette.

Why Corn Is King Among Cereals A Primer

A historical survey extols corn as the king of grains, detailing its global production, led by the United States, and outlining diverse uses from food to oil, glue, glucose, paper pulp, and fuel. It notes byproducts like corn oil, cornstalk paper possibilities, and cob fuel, plus industrial links and overseas trade.

United States Mexico

Court House News Probate Filings and Real Estate Transfers

Probate court records include petitions for public sale of personal property and guardianship actions. Real estate transfers list quit claim and warranty deeds for properties in Lacon Wenona Belle Plain Toluca Camp Grove and nearby towns plus a patent copy to Belle Plain.

Wm. CG White Henry L. Peters WH. A. Gebhardt A. H. Dohman Nancy Clifford Elmer Hunt Lawrence Hunt Maria Hunt Lynn A. Bdminster Ward Tellaricée Francis Shreve Harriet Fishbun Lucinda Belle Plain J. Finley Shreve Harriet Fishburn Michael’ Chernick Wenona Kazmiler Markowski William ¢C. Kamp Lacon Fleming John Noel Belle A. Noel Ball Martha Duncan Watson B. Duncan Cecelia Mary Costelli Joseph Aimone Toluca Gerridine Dunlap Leila OD Wolf Jessie Catlin James F_ Brady Martha J. Stratton Bennington Amos A. Griswold Illinois Baptist State Convention Mary M. Phillips Lawrence R. Hunt Richland Ola G. Hunt Maria H. Hunt Davis Henry Joseph O. Hill Lombard United States Hezekiah Lyon Joshua L. James John H. Haws John Grieves Herman Krusee Rosa L. Thompson Bert Duncan Camp Grove Wm. Riddell John H. Riddell Sparland Assessors Steuben Charles A Lake George and Alice Bffner Kewanee, Bradford and Henry John E Holmstrom Sherwood’s

Petit Jurors Drawn for October Term in Marshall County

The Marshall county circuit court has drawn jurors for its October term. Names listed include Lacon Wm Broaddus Fred Guede Robert Cresswell J R Belsly Henry Charles Dewey MLester Knight James Wabel Sam Garland Harry Traver Howard Stoner Roy Coe Arthur Paris Thomas Cain Charles Salisbury Thomas Cartney O C G Shumivay Whitefield Clark Ball C Hunt Steuben Henry Luft John Mar pshalh Evans Wes Young P O Mata H M Taggart Bennington Lott Sullivan Jr Thomas Keegany Mytron Stratton Robert Fay Roberts John Preston Frank Grilt Frank Peterson Belle Plaim We are Bellz Walter Owen Joseph Creabil Hopewell Charles Deilcl Andrew Linderety John Dortt

Marshall County Lacon Broaddus Fred Guede Robert Cresswell J. R. Belsly Thomas Cartney O. CG Shumivay Whitefield Clark Ball C. Hunt Steuben Henry Luft John Marpshalh Evans C. Wes Young P O' Mata H. M. Taggart Bennington Lott Sullivan, Jr Thomas—Keegany Mytron Stratton Robert Fay Roberts John Preston O Frank

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