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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
13
Sparland residents and neighboring families spend Thanksgiving at home or visiting relatives. Notable mentions include Miss Hallie Odell near Henry, Arthur Atchison on a Chicago trip, Mary Osborne teaching at Morgan Park, and multiple gatherings hosted by the Franks, Slattery, and Ketchum families. Local services and weather note a rainful weekend.
Minnie Olson was home for Thanksgiving and Rutie Olson visited Peru with Miss Ethel O’Brien. Rev. McLish preached on Isaiah 60 20 22 about bearing weakness. The McLaughlin families had Thanksgiving dinner with 26 grandchildren. Ed Lynch returned from Colorado planning to stay the winter, after visiting daughter Anna Packingham in South Dakota. Mrs Anna Luft and Helen dined at Camp House with Mr Blackwell. Al Watkins hosted relatives and friends for Thanksgiving including the Van Antwerps Sparrs Watkins and Miss Ethel from Abingdon. Ladies Aid and Epworth League plan a bazaar and supper December 10 with varied gifts and aprons, supper priced 25 and 15 cents. Mr Allie Webber and children visited from Castleton after a family reunion in Henry, planning to move to Canada if property sells. Mr F H Gehr hosted Thanksgiving with H Gehr, Mabel, Elsie, Evans, Frank Johnson, Rev and Mrs McLish. Mrs Johnson and the McLishs were longtime friends.
The ad compares the stomach to a churn and warns that foul digestion fouls the body. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for bilious symptoms and related ailments. It invites readers to mail for a free booklet listing ingredients and medical endorsements.
Years ago Rev McLish led Henry M B church parishioners to reminisce at a supper and bazaar. The Helping Hand society served a large crowd with home made dishes and crafts across weekday themed tables. Most items sold. remaining rugs offered at 35 cents per yard.
Mrs. Pond, a Sparland resident, assaulted Lieutenant Albert J. Flessner of Peoria police with a leather pocketbook and a washpan bearing a cake of soap. She was detained at Union Station after a frenzied confrontation during which she threatened the officer.
Dr Charlie Smith attended Prince George Waughop s driving horse on Friday diagnosing catarrhal fever with the animal slowly improving. Miss Rosie Baugh recently returned from a several week visit with her Milwaukee sisters Mrs Frank Gugerty and Miss Harriet Baugh. An accidental shooting involving Harry Pearson was noted and mourned by the Pearson and Ely families. Mrs Willis Rickey suffers a sore eye and consulted a Henry physician. DeWalt and Walter Heller shelled corn with D Marshall. Guy Moore recovering from illness aided in operating the machine as friends cheer his progress. Benny Hunt spent Thanksgiving in Henry with home folks to attend a football game. Irma and Clyde Brown of Henry visited country kin from Thanksgiving Eve to Sunday. Adolph Schupp and Miss Clara Ray wed at Peoria on Tuesday the 22nd with family present. The bride, daughter of L J Ray, is praised as accomplished and a fine homemaker. the groom is industrious and worthy. Irma Riddell and Louise Osborne of Sparland visited Bonham school Friday afternoon. William Farling attended the Chicago land show with a widow from Henry. curiosity about sharing her name arose. A Thanksgiving card from Mrs Julius Meister indicates friendly ties. Dr Vernay of Lacon visits his farm operated by Mr Pride, bringing helpers and keeping property well maintained. A niece Ida May Seelye, daughter of J H Seelye, married William H Jensen on November 29 1910 at Montevideo Minnesota. Ida May visited Henry last winter and the couple will enjoy happiness and prosperity. An at home card accompanies the announcement.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Jensen at home after March 1, 1911, Montevideo, Minn. The groom is a stranger to Miss Seelye's Illinois relatives and friends, but the card suggests he is a resident of the bride's hometown.
Mrs Walter Burnett hosts her sister Mrs Lizzie Aldridge and LA daughter. Ada Randolph of Delavan and Aitchisons from Archie and Mt Pulaski visited last week. Edwina Elminster entertained Coral West. Several locals traveled to Peoria and Chicago for events and stock shows. About 60 friends surprised Mr and Mrs Scoon. they plan to move to Lacon. Thanksgiving visits and stock show attendance figure prominently.
Mrs. Jennie Swann visits Elmwood this week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Al Cruse were over Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ford Moody. Miss Alma Wilson spent most of last week in Peoria visiting sisters and friends. Emily Bragg and Hattie Miller visited their brother Irving and family in Brimfield over Sunday. Mrs. Charles Perkins went to Peoria with son Elmer for eye treatment. Mr. and Mrs. William Kaufman of Northampton stay this week with daughter Mrs. Jack Donath. Kaufman recovering from rheumatism. Sheridan Grove harvested two thousand bushels of corn last week to free cribs for the season. Henry Lukehart husked 151 bushels 50 pounds in eight hours forty minutes for Samuel Perkins. Rev. W. R. Foley bought a horse and rig in Peoria and moved into the parsonage. welcoming parishioners at home. Many neighbors finish husking as weather remains fine. A card from Rev. D. G. Martin reports Pekin life and health for him and family. George not well.
MITA born to Mr and Mrs H O Mallett on Wednesday November 28 a son eight pounds Mrs Sutherland of Bradford visited friends here last week Mrs Jones spent Thanksgiving in Bradford with relatives The Ladies Aid meet Thursday with Mrs Gertrude Bentley Several families attended the old fashioned social at Mrs Phelps home last Thursday night a large crowd enjoyed A bank offering of eight dollars was received by the League Subscribe for The Republican.
A prolonged social and local news digest lists dances Thanksgiving visits and family travel. Notable items mention Mr. and Mrs. Arno Reinbeck hosting a social, Herbert Doyle at the fat stock show in Chicago, Henry and Castleton connections, wedding invitations for Ida Seelye and W H Jensen, and stock show plans in Chicago with introductions to area residents. Police fund dispute in Joliet cited with a deadline for settlement.
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