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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
11
Sparland diary items recount local visits and travel among residents from Henry, Lacon, Steuben and Peoria. Social notes cover Epworth League Washington birthday event, post office staff changes, a church funeral, and school activities including a patriotic party and basketball victories. Includes plans for future events, sports, and town notices.
Mrs Frank Lidgard spent Thursday with Mrs William Bentley Mildred and Guy Shorts who have had scarlet fever are improving Dave Wright sawed wood for Oliver Wright Friday Lester Reed shipped a load of hogs Wednesday Miss Addie Barker will entertain the K K klub on Saturday afternoon Feb 17 Alb kum Marjorie Smith spent week with parents Abe McClane of Iowa visiting relatives Reid and Longman shipped two hog loads Monday others sold hogs on Thursday market Mrs Byron Allen and Margaret sick with the grip Mrs Watson sold household goods Wednesday family left Thursday for Chicago George Reid visiting sister Mrs Hugene Vail and family Born Wednesday Feb 7 Francis Percival Thirkell Frank Thirkell and wife are proud parents Harold and Harry Reid visited with sister Festus Bentley family reunion at parental home Charlie Hufnagel sick list
Attendance and offerings at Sunday school were modest last Sunday with 68 cents collected and 5 dollars total. Rev Jacobs preached an engaging sermon and five new members were welcomed: Mrs Charles Anderson Miss Ethel Cutlip Lavina Newman Charles Salisbury and Carter Shearer. Two were baptized earlier. the others had baptism previously. A baptismal service is planned for Sunday afternoon Feb 25 if weather allows. Evening devotional attendance was small due to cold but plans were made to resume in spring or summer. The topic Why Join the Church? was highlighted. Regular services next Sunday include Sunday school 2 pm public worship 3 pm and devotional at 7:30 pm. Jesse Clement will lead the devotional on The Marks of a Christian. Condolences are offered to neighbors in their sorrow over a funeral held in Henry last week.
Whitefield residents report Mr Bornsheller renting near Manchester to farm without moving. Dr Gotcher visited, Grove meetings continue, Fosdick shows partial relief from osteopathic treatment. Upcoming Sunday services with 10 AM Sunday school and Thursday prayer meetings. Visitors include Mr Clark and wife from Wyoming. Business news includes cattle buying by Harry Moore and moves of John Wherry and others. W W ladies plan all day meeting Feb 22 at Mrs Rosella Herr’s home. Road improvement hopes rise as railroad promoter Lampman visits. A church meeting on farming and dairy cattle for the local creamery is planned.
Painful joints and rheumatic aches are eased by Sloan's Liniment, which quickly penetrates without rubbing to soothe sore muscles. The ad claims it stimulates action and drives out pain after a single application, noting cleanliness, convenience, and skin safety, available at druggists for 2 cents.
Born to Mr and Mrs Leo Schu vert a son Thursday in Henry hospital. Funeral of Mrs Bogner held at Henry Catholic church Tuesday with many friends paying respects. Sympathy sent to her husband and children. Box supper attendance low due to cold. proceeds about 30 dollars to buy school equipment. Eugene Rowes moved to the Rowe house. Leo Currys children recovered from measles.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a soothing remedy for coughs croup grippe and bronchial ailments hopeful relief after nearly 50 years of use. It promotes pine balsams mild laxatives and a home medicine option available at druggists for 50 cents.
Miss Callie Shearer visits sister Mrs John Doty in Tishilwa. Mrs Win Piper spends Monday with Mrs Lidgard. About 25 friends give Ed Duncan farewell party, postponed by bad roads, gifts include aluminum percolator and cooker from Mr Loewenstein. Duncan couple to move to Iowa. Various visits and gatherings noted, including Ladies Aid at Roger Atkins with baskets and ice cream freezers and a gift of cut glass. Mrs Kate Bell dies January 30 at Sioux City. funeral in La Rose. long-time Marshall and Woodford counties resident. husband William Bell previously businessman in La Rose.
County Superintendent Nichols presided over a meeting of the Marshall County Literary and Athletic association’s executive board in Lacon to revise by laws and set plans for an annual basketball tournament in La can. The meet will occur March 5 and 6 with May 18 and 19 for the county meet. A reorganized fund system places all money with a treasurer and bills require secretary and president signatures. A sinking fund starts with 25 dollars from the meet participants and 10 from the basketball event, growing to 100 dollars before surplus goes to the hosting school. City superintendents present included Harold I. Tice Wenona John H. Glaeser Varna I Wilson Nichols Toluca L B Dennis Sparland R A Scheer Lacon H G Walker La Rose and W B King Henry, who telephoned their regrets.
Edgar Nichols urges Lacon teachers and boards to attend February 21 session with Prof Booth and Prof Cavins to understand the new sanitary law effective March 1 1917. First lecture at 10 30 a m. Boards may send a delegate and pay expenses from the school fund. all members are urged to attend.
A vintage ad warns neglecting a cough can cause chronic issues and promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a soothing antiseptic remedy. It claims relief, easier breathing, and germ-killing action. Also lists horse and seed ad by S A Snyder with ages and description.
Circuit Court reports multiple probate proceedings including estates of Henry Luft Laura Carver Sherman Sperry Andrew Aitchison Michael Costello Augusta Lenz Charlotte Green and others. Hearings set for March and April with guardians ad litem appointed, notices posted, final accounts approved, and letters testamentary issued where applicable. Real estate transfers, miscellaneous claims, and marriage licenses listed with parties and involved guardians ad litem and bonds.
Inactivity and lack of exercise in winter are linked to constipation causing heaviness dullness and a sallow complexion. Dr King s New Life Pills offer relief by easing congested intestines without gripping with a dose at night ensuring a smooth movement in the morning priced 20 cents at your Druggist.
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