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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
8
A jumble of names and scattered events from Henry Satudray and nearby towns details visits, illnesses, and family happenings. Several residents, including Freida Frank, Flora Trompeter, and Miss Mabel Gehr, are mentioned with various stayovers and health concerns impacting plans. Weather and local activities mix with mentions of a temperance lecturer slated to return next week.
Sunday revival meetings draw steady converts while news from Lacon and Sparland highlights a new eight pound girl born to Mr and Mrs George Franks on Feb 12. Local moves include Mrs Marks relocating to the countryside, Mr Hawksworth shifting for more ground, and Mr Vincent renting in Lacon. A Peoria Journal rep promotes premiums with a six month 10 cent weekly paper offer.
Adam Stabb and George were in Peoria Tuesday. Adolph Ruenzi went to Peoria with load of cattle Sunday. Webber & King shipped one load of hogs Monday. Bert Duncan visited at Peoria Monday. Mrs C J O'Brien called to Minneapolis Wednesday for sister Anna's pneumonia attack. A social was held in David Ross’s name Tuesday evening. A. Fouts was in his auto from Wyoming Friday. Wm. Green returned Saturday to Scranton Ia with a load of horses. H R. Bulleyment received four cars of ice Monday. Rev. Barnes will preach next Sunday evening at Camp Grove. Hanna O'Brien and Nellie Cluskey kept house for J. O'Brien this week. City windmill wheel shifted from its axis Saturday. Mike O'Brien spent Sunday and Monday in Peoria. Jon and Will Flynn, Thomas and Frank Murphy were initiated into the Knights of Columbus at Peoria Sunday. they returned Monday evening. Mrs. Marthe Hinman recovering from grippe but improves. Rev. Mr. Curtis preached Sunday evening at Onodotoga. James Speer and Ott Hurd attended the M. E. church auction sale at Lawn Ridge. Ole Shane stayed a few days with the Himmnian home while Harry was in Chicago visiting his sisters. Ice harvest dominated last week in Speer. MTF Sivens put about fifty loads of ice in his ice house for the year. Charles Pinkney returned to Fairmont to his home. a proud farmer. Public note on Bold fitness lifestyle shows.
A Kendall County Record report notes widespread corn moisture and poor curing this year. Tests show some corn nearly 27 percent water, with many lots graded No. 4 or no grade and sold at low prices.
A Danville Commercial News piece mocks Holy Hoopeston curfew enforcement with a night scene where a young boy, after the curfew bell, tells an officer he will go home or be jailed. The passage contrasts the town’s social whirl with police actions and a cryptic local humor.
Tax collector Henry Holier of Whitefield Township says tax books for 1907 are ready and will be returned. He will receive taxes at Lundy store on weekdays and Saturdays at Yanochowski's, with Sundays unavailable.
County Superintendent Gail Bennington and Erne Rith Miller report January attendance and awards across multiple township schools including Bennington and Sherman. Notes on director powers, teacher employment terms, and a push to plant trees for Arbor Day on April 17.
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in the 6 yellow package. Sold by A J Trommonger.
Henry Smith is in Princeton hospital after an operation. Miss Cora Schammer of Hennepin visits among friends. Mrs Alice Henkins and Mrs Bertha Thirkell attend a shower for Miss Mabel McClane at Mrs Amroe Longman’s in Whitefield. Charles Moore and family visit Paul Schammel. Mrs Sutherland Frank Thirkell and Adam Henkins in Princeton. Miss Mabel McClane to wed Roy Stoner at John McClane’s home on Wednesday evening February 12. Born to Mr and Mrs Dan Swearingen a son on February 10. Dr Mitchell called to see Mrs Fuller who is poorly. Frank Liggard and family visit Sam Chesney. The Larkin club meets with Mrs Alice Henkins Wednesday.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for sick kidneys. It explains danger signals from kidney secretions, back pain, and dropsy risks, and includes a customer testimonial claiming lasting relief after use. The claim cites Foster-Milburn and a local drugstore as sources.
Toluca Star reports Mrs J M Breen and Kathleen visiting St Bede college and returning with Maurice who has had the grip. John L Sullivan and Minnie Baugh wed at Andy Faulkner’s home with Rahey as magistrate. they start housekeeping in Toluca. Adolph Schumacher of La Rose dies of pneumonia at 87. survived by widow, three children, six grandchildren, a brother and brother in law. Granville grain ship news shows Shipper Sucher, Witte, Hopking and others posting prices after storm days. Otto Webber ships sheep. estate shipments of Hereford calves. Patrick Dore estate. J A Freeborn named Arkansas State Manager for Tribe of Ben Hur with Little Rock HQ. moves away from Granville. Col A P Childs buys Defenbaugh farm near Magnolia, enabling mobility to avoid jury service. Miss Emma Mae Barnes travels to Norcatur for sister Leola Barnes’s appendicitis. Kids and townsfolk celebrate Charlie Medearis’s 12th birthday with acts of kindness at Strawn School. George Marsh plans Canton move after wife’s illness. Mrs Ray Garretson and Ohio nieces visit in Lacon. Stinger buys Barnes house for 600, plans to live there. Rosé Shaffer returning to Kansas City. Hotel Thomas owner Mr Littlefield seeks stock company to build new opera house, capital about 25000. Mysterious Adolph Orino laxative praised as non-gripey remedy.
A stormy Saturday dampened a church sale in progress as bidding moved to John A. Titus for 244 dollars. Residents on Lawn Ridge prepare new homes while brick hauling from Northampton continues for future farms. Jacob Strettmatter, about 78, dies near three miles southwest, one of the original Strettmaite Amish church founders. The area hosts a great session at the public hall and a Chillicothe linked concert ends a stormy night.
Court records list final settlements for Mary Pwitchell and several estates, guardianship for minors, and inventory proofs. Real estate transfers include Mary McEntee to David and Thomas Breen and several others, with a public sale of farm property planned for March 3, 1908, at 10 o’clock, detailing horses, cattle, hogs, implements, and terms.
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