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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
5
A country resident in town caused minor mischief with a tea basket and fence disruption on the return journey, while neighbors report various odd incidents. A missionary tea at A Barr’s residence drew about 160 attendees and a 16 cent supper, raising funds. C B Cartwright attended a cousin’s funeral in Washburn. Odd Fellows and Epworth League activities are noted with community turnout.
Varna community notes list Abbie Swanson absent at W L C meeting placeholder. Minnie Wright hosts. Mrs Belle Ong visits from Lacon to see her mother P Mayes who has lung trouble. Clifford from Baltimore visits Mrs DurKobler. Swan Anderson travels to Iowa for a land sale. Band social successful. John Johnson and babe visit nkakee. Frank Martin and Myers Kohler in Varna. K of P dance slated for Feb 29. Mrs Ben Mortenson returns home. Tra Evans travels to Peoria. Abe Shipley visits, Sarah Wright ill with pneumonia. Bronadas in Chicago. Richter also in Chicago yesterday.
February 13 and 20 entries report widespread illnesses with bronchitis rheumatism and stomach trouble among locals. Names like Haskins Barker Clark Pershing Swift Tanquary and Hayward appear with moves and visits noted as sleigh season continues.
Readable text highlights Sections Room as the leading source in Marshall County for stationery tablets and school books with a broad stock of supplies. Local shoppers are urged to visit the store to compare selections and prices.
Mrs Wender receives a gold lettered invitation to the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Peter Hender Sr of Nebraska held this Monday at their Nebraska home. The item recalls former Marshall County residents Mr and Mrs Bender and the joyous event. A separate note thanks for a printed invitation to a Sparland basket social next Saturday at the town hall with a notable program featuring Prof. J Bouton and wife, Miss Waugh among others. Local society items include Mr K of Henry welcoming a child, changes in the Melater family, and a bird shoot at Waughop with local gun details.
Nathaniel Marshall of Sparland drives in these parts. Sarah Lyons suffered a spell but recovered. Mrs Ed Kaiser and Mrs Lew Shultz visited last week. Ruby Jacobs welcomed visitors at Wille Baggs hospital. Etta Lyons visits grandma Jacobs weekly. Magime Osborne hosts a basket social at Burson schoolhouse on Saturday the 22nd. Milton Holler plans a sale of personal property soon. RK Waughop of Henry visited son W. on Friday. Klein and wife visited Adolph Klein Thursday.
Jay Barnes returned from a three week visit to Oklahoma and Kansas staying with George Goodnough Kaneas and Joseph Undertwood. Herman Hofer and bride stay with Val Dunlap farm awaiting home. Illnesses and social calls described include Harry Martelle Robert Yinger and Thomas Hubbell with local activity noted.
A condensed local column notes hay and straw baling in Stark and Broadmoor, the Conover school spring break, and chickenpox in McCurdy children. Joel W. Hopkins of Granville dies, described as Putnam County’s wealthiest with extensive holdings. Post office moves update Casson and Danley block, with Hester-Hyter resigning as assistant postmaster. Kate McAnary and Nellie Ray misidentify a visitor as Prince Henry, a railroad condemnation trial proceeds in Judge McNabb’s court, and Misa Fox departs for Chicago after church meetings. Oysters fundraise joyfully. Henry W. Clemens ships Norman mares to Missouri. Seaton hosts tea. J O O Opera House previews Passion Viny on March 20.
The Barotoga community reports a basket sociable at the Bara toga ME church next Friday with proceeds for a good cause. A Washington District program precedes the event at 6 oclock. Reports mention visits, sales, sickness related absences, and local incidents including farm equipment losses and moves within the town.
North Saratoga reports weekend visits by Huffman and family of Spar land and Bradford couple at Fred Barton’s with John Nicholls and Rob Conover joining for oysters. Weil Holmes finally struck water on Mr Bonshire’s farm to 32 feet, wall fears. William Yarger’s first wedding anniversary celebrated with a surprise from I O O F. Broadmoor buys land at $110 per acre from Deyoe. Ed Brown and wife visited at Berry Mattison's. Mrs George Bhurts’s family has measles. Ransom Conover’s children also ill. John Chesniall’s family exposed to measles during visit. Dory Barker’s horse killed after a kick during a water-search. Will Appien and Miss Schumer wed and move to housekeeping in his father’s west house.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church in Putnam will host a George and Martha social at the town hall on Saturday evening February 22. A program features a George and Martha drill by sixteen girls recitations music by the Putnam Orchestra a short farce Sewing Circle and supper. Admission 26 cents children under 12 pay 15 cents doors open 7 parade at 8.
Laundry shipped to the Fitch Laundry every Wednesday morning. We do and clean anything that anyone else can, Schaefer, Agent. Telephone 120.
Geo Gregory and family depart for a new home in Ralston Iowa on Tuesday morning. About 85 neighbors gathered Monday evening at son Jay’s to share a social evening with games for the youths. The Gregorys were valued Magnolia citizens for twelve years and will be missed. best wishes go with them for happiness in their sister state.
An advertisement highlights New Silk Finish Pongimettes in green pink blue grey and other colors with striped patterns suitable for gowns. New Silk Taffeta Malls feature bold designs with plain and fancy scrolls and bright colorways. Also advertised are New Egyptian Tissue fabrics in stripes and checks ideal for shirts and blouses, plus New Lace Bie Mulls with dainty colorings on white. Luxeuil Broderii offers embroidered stripes in grey pink blue Oxford black and white with fashionable colorings for dresses and outfits.
Suffering from illness, Jenkina family members and Mary Morris attended Hen ery trading Tuesday. Oak Leaf Camp No 2876 met at Woodman hall with good attendance. Model Woodmen from Granville visited Mord Camp last Thursday. Illinois Comedy Concert Company entertained at Rand Opera Hall in Hennepin Saturday. Ladies' Aid met with Mr GL W Jenkins last Thursday for a well attended gathering. Lewis Gardiker plans to move two and a half miles south of Avennepin. John Deininger Sr died last Friday. funeral Monday at 2 oclock at Presbyterian church Lostant officiated by Rev James Elies. Geo W Keller of Henry undertaker.
A local ad invites readers to call Schaefer's News Room to obtain any publication from any language or source. It promises to supply books or periodicals and invites customers to specify their wants. Telephone 120.
A Burling ton Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy describes a near mishap and his recovery after taking Electric Bitters. He reports rapid restoration of strength and vigor and praises the tonic as life changing. Dr Powell guarantees satisfaction and sells for 60 cents.
The Christian Endeavor group held a Valenting social at the MWA last Friday night. An admission fee covered cream and cake, with several games and a pleasant evening reported. Nearby residents plan to travel to Iowa next week to seek fortunes for the year. attendees include Charles and Nannie Williams, Conrad Nolte and family, and Anton Gietz and family. Geo Gallagher, who attended last week, will farm home place this year. Mr Anna M Does was buried in the Catholic cemetery Saturday February 16. Deceased was a few days past seventy years of age.
Victor Droll returning to Greely Colorado after two months visiting relatives. Kate Bishop visited Rutland for family ties. Mystic Workers plan a grand supper at the hall with popular prices. Williams Weicherding and Bossenberger left for Iowa on business. Laughlin doctors visited Granville relatives. Rural mail service starts March 1. Travis Henry was a visitor last week.
Advertises White's Cream Vermifuge to cure worms in children showing pale faces fretful sleep blue rings around eyes and poor appetite. Claims parasite expulsion with a 25 cent price at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Henry Smith of Milo wed Miss Margaret Bradshaw at the bride’s parents home in Chambersburg on Wednesday February 12. Best wishes sent by friends. James Caldwell visited Geneseo with sister Mrs IT Pettegrew last week. Willing Workers and Domestic Science club announcements. Buena Pellegrow visiting at Grandpa Caldwell’s. C H Griswold spent several days in Chicago.
The weekly gathering of the young peoples group meets every Wednesday at 7 30. The Anson brothers visited the Nordstrom family. John Carlson was a Spring Valley and Ladd visitor last week.
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