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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
4
A busy Sparland Departant column reports grip illnesses but no severe cases, social visits including Miss Flora Trompeter and Miss Heinrich of Peoria, and a recent blizzard with heavy snow and travel delays. It notes a Mystic meeting, subscription renewals, canceled basketball in Henry due to scarlet fever, and a smallpox scare with a quarantine not enacted.
Camp Grove reports H B Wilson caring for a stray Duroc sow. Peoria shopping and Deacon Connolly moving into the hotel color the week. Ice deliveries, new store openings, stock travel, a horse mishap, a big wind, and a dance at Barnes hall Feb 13 appear alongside smallpox concerns, weddings, births, and community announcements from Lacon, Toulon, Lawn Ridge, and surrounding areas.
Henry Illinois residents report relief from kidney trouble after using Deans Kidney Pills. A local citizen Dear Peterman testifies to back pain, kidney soreness, and abnormal secretions improving since taking the remedy. Delivered through J W Niece's drug store with price 50 cents, advised by unnamed endorsers in the community.
Local activity covers Crady and Gaumer repairing the Blue Ridge church while Bert Wilcox rents Dr. Young house of Calvin Stowell and moves in. George Johnson drills a deep-well beneath plans to strike water as Squire Perkins visits family near Peoria. The ice trust holds a yearly meeting to settle finances and plan for colder weather, with over twenty members contributing to comfort and mutual aid.
The article notes Abbie Webber’s success in securing a piano in the Peoria Star contest, with district fans delighted by the win. It credits her earnest work and the help of many supporters, despite broader sympathy for others who failed.
SPEER. Miss Irene Peterson attended events in Feoria last Saturday and Sunday. Green Hamilton traveled to Chicago with two carloads of cattle. Jim Speer and John Turnbull shipped hogs and cattle on Monday and Tuesday. The Ladies association met with Mrs. Wm Gray on Thursday and planned substantial work for the year. Mrs. James Speer and two daughters visited Edelstein relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. George Kuhn returned home to Spring Valley after a two week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Shane. A lecture was set for Friday evening February 7 with good pictures and a fine lecture and singing, promising half the proceeds to the Sunday school.
In South Milo reports note Henry Cohrs sale on February 21 and Charlie Moore sale on February 25. Local residents including George Barker, Charles and Mrs Austin, Samuel Chenoweth, Rufus Warner, Grandma Reed, Alta Orwig, Elizabeth and Amanda Threfeman, Samuel Pettigrew of Kansas, and others are mentioned visiting, hosting, or staying with neighbors. Several neighbors attend the sale at Joseph Moody’s home south of Whitefield on Monday.
Charles Lamb busy this week filling his ice house in Milo. Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Lark Liggard quilting. Thursday they sew carpet rags with Mrs Emma Sherman. Mr Orwig held a large sale last Tuesday with good sales. Mrs Sutherland and others attended a surprise party for Mrs Albee at Cottage Monday. Miss Lottie Benham helps with house work. Mail carrier delayed by drifted roads. Mrs Will Henkins ill.
In Probate Court, Elizabeth Fenzel deceased, oath and bond filed and recorded. Letters of administration issued to Emma D. Breen for John M. Breen estate with appraised value around 8,000 dollars. Warrant of appraisal issued to William W. Twist Frank Shipley and Charles attacker Salathiel M. Hunt deceased. Final report and discharge of administrator Michael Hayline deceased. Prop of final settlement and discharge of executor.
Minor droid Hayline guardianship issued for Clara Hayline with bond of 900 dollars. Casper Woot deceased. adjustments and appraisal warrants issued to OC Loomis Albert True J A Williams Mae William Leona and Nancy Lowden. Inventory approved. Real estate transfers involve Perry to Perry Belle Plain lots 27 28 29 section 26 Loretta Brayton et al to Marian Cornell Varna Carrie Skinner William Feazel lot 10 block 12 Varna Clemens to Hunt and Hunt to Clemens in Gains end 6 halves section 9 Henry Mor rison site in Lloyds addition to Henry Kennedy et al to Perry Wenona Coal Co to John Chremitz Catherine Harney to Schaaf near section 14 Steuben.
Mark Sawyer and wife moved from Hopewell to Lacon to live with Mrs Elizabeth Reil in the South ward. Andrew Broaddus home in Hopewell burned on Saturday after sparks from the kitchen stove caused a hole in the roof. J M Breen of Toluca Star died leaving an estate valued at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. the widow will publish the Star until a purchaser is found. Several items cover Toluca, Venona, and Hennepin with local notices of marriages, medical operations, and community happenings.
A large public sale is set for Tuesday March 3 1908 commencing at 10 oclock sharp. The listing covers 25 draft and road horses including Percheron mares and foals, six draft geldings, mares and bays with earnings in foals, various drivers and colts, eighteen head of cattle including grade Short Horns, forty hogs with brood sows young brood sows and pigs, plus extensive farming implements and miscellaneous items. Terms: cash up to 102, credit 12 months on bankable paper with 6 percent interest if paid late, discount for cash on larger sums. Auctioneers Charles W Monier Col H F McVicker and John Riddell Clerk.
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