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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
13
Sparland community notes Christmas visits and dinners as families like the Campbells Corcorans Lufts and OLearys share holiday gatherings in Sparland and nearby towns. Visitors travel to Chicago Peoria and La Rose while local services prepare evangelistic meetings and church programs.
Winter troubles like frost bitten toes fingers and chapped skin are claimed to vanish with Bucklens Arnica Salve a tested healer of burns boils piles cuts sores eczema and sprains offered for 25 cents at T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmongers drug stores.
Willard Rickey of Sparland marries Miss Josephine Isabelle Ryan of Henry in Peoria on Thursday December 22. The groom’s father owns a Sparland farm where the couple plans to live, while notes of local holiday visits and church events fill the rest of the page.
Last Friday's Camp Grove program featured recitations dialogues and singing before a full audience. The Xmas church entertainment drew many, with a decorated tree and Santa gifts. A handkerchief sale and oyster supper for the Ladies Aid is set for Barnes hall on Saturday night December 31. The Royal Neighbors ball and supper at Barnes hall on January 12 will replace the Leap Year ball previously advertised.
Broadmoor residents share Christmas dinners and visits with relatives across towns. Events include Lilly Thirkell receiving a piano, school vacation with candy and cards, Dorcas society plans, and various families hosting gatherings. Walter Austin visits Nebraska. Charlie Austin goes to Chicago. multiple local personalities noted in holiday activity.
A brief note recalls a Monday evening scene with a car load of sheep. The Ladies' Aid plans a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Billings home, inviting members to attend.
Frances Nightwonger and Bonham school pupils staged a Xmas program with a fireplace imitation and Santa Claus visit. Nearby Burson and Dunlap schools also held Xmas trees and afternoon programs. The issue notes weddings, sales, moves, health, and a detailed obituary for Arthur Sylvester Hilton with funeral details and local tributes. It closes with a family card of thanks for support during illness.
Harry Brimmer and Ferguson built a fur nace for parties at Flanigan while Mrs. Estell and daughter visited Ridge neighbors before moving north in March. Lizzie Rumbold spent time in Morton with her parents and brother returning Wednesday night. The Aid society held a necktie and apron social at the public hall raising funds with a partner lottery for lunch. The Congregational church hosting the amateur comedy Mrs. Lesters Soiree on Dec 29 with 20 actors in five acts and local musicians performing between acts to benefit the church.
Miss Currid spent Sunday with her parents in Bradford. Mr Gray and Mr Even are confined to their beds with the grip. Harry Hinman visited his sister in Chicago. Ernest Elsesser, sick with typhoid pneumonia, is recovering. Julius and John Ghert of Morton visit their feeble parents. Miss Ruth Hinman visits Chillicothe with her brother Guy Hinman. Charles Moore took his wife to Peoria hospital for shoulder growth operation. Dr Wilmot accompanied her.
A. Schingeck of 647 Elm Street Buffalo claims Dr King s New Life Pills cured his chronic constipation after other remedies failed. He recommends them for biliousness jaundice indigestion headaches chills malaria and debility. Available 25c at T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger s drug stores.
Clarence Anderson came home last Monday from Moscow Indiana where he had stayed at the home of Joseph Birch. Several locals were seen at Henry trading in the past week and Mr and Mrs Lindsey Anderson hosted their 15th wedding anniversary with about 40 relatives and friends at their home on Dec 26.
Advertiser touts Hyomei inhalation as a five minute bedtime remedy for catarrh coughs colds and sore throats. Readers are urged to inhale蒔 steam from hot water for quick head clearing sleep and relief overnight. A 50 cent bottle and a one dollar complete outfit are offered at T J Segraves with a pocket inhaler included.
Social notes detail neighborhood Christmas visits in Princeton Sheffield Halltown and Tiskilwa with numerous families hosting gatherings at homes of Reed Maynard Chesney and Barry among others. Observed activities include popcorn stringing and holiday hospitality as residents travel between towns including Henry Bradford and Henry.
W A Ellis of Washington Taze well county was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Black in Peoria on a warrant for selling liquor without a government license. He posted $200 bail for examination. Ellis ran a hotel and mail and express services and allegedly sold a half pint on two occasions to two men who charged it to his bill.
Probate court grants executors leave to sell 1910 crop grain for several estates including Johnston S White Sarah White and Karl Fasbender. Minors Anton A and Russell B Cochran inventory approved. Conservator reports approved. Final settlement notices. Numerous warranty and quit claim deeds listed for properties in Camp Grove Toluca Lacon and Saratoga.
A Detroit Free Press tribute by Edward A. Guest reflects on life after death and the continuance of human effort. It emphasizes that while individuals die, the work they began is carried on by successors, and the world progresses regardless.
A Humane Advocate piece praises animals for inspiring inventions and skills then includes a local testimonial by J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana about severe lumbago and relief after Foley's Kidney Remedy. An unrelated line jokes about hobble skirts as restraints for horses.
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