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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
11
Sparland diary items report residents visiting in Henry and Peoria, moving into the Baptist parsonage, illnesses and recoveries, church services and prayer week events, New Year dinners and a lively high school house party with dances and a day trip to Chicago. Readers learn who visited whom, who hosted, and the week’s small events.
Ransom and Hoskins unite in marriage at the M B parsonage Sparland Ill January 5 1915 with Rev D McLeish officiating The bridal party included the bride groom a sister and a brother A 6 o'clock dinner followed at the Hoskins home The article also notes local social events and visits across La Prairie Peoria Chillicothe and Chicago with mentions of arrivals departures and community notices.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds quickly and helps sleep. It promotes a 50 cent bottle, asserts germ killing and healing effects, and mentions testimonials like H E Bucklen Co and G S Clark of Westfield Iowa. It includes mailing info and price details.
Miss Geraldine Hoskins, to be married today, received a miscellaneous shower from Epworth League ladies. Guests brought hand painted pictures linen doilies towels and other gifts. Music, games and fruit salad followed. Earl Ransom the fiancé attended. guests offered best wishes as the party adjourned around 11 PM.
Herman Webber and his daughter Margaret were seen shopping in Peoria, prompting local shoppers to report their appearance near downtown stores.
New Year visits mark the week in South Whitefield as Ed and Williamm with their mother, Harry Shorts and wife, and Mr and Mrs George Holler share time with friends. Ed Wishall and family spend New Year's at Fred Ely’s. Mrs Thomas McLusky and two girls from Pearis visit Walter Holler’s home. Blanche Farling returns home after months at the Osborne household. John Long and Ed Danim lose horses likely from cornstalk disease. Harry Holler stays with brother George. Farmers shell corn. John Frey hosts a target shoot with many shooters, including visitors from Peoria. Rose Ely spends weekend with Della Klein at Henry.
Arthur Priest of Walsh Construction returns to Camp Grove from Tennessee with the storm shovel. Miss Anna Davidson and Grant visit Peoria for New Year. Mr and Mrs L H Salmon and Mrs O'Brien plan Breda visit to spend New Year with Salmon's family. Jack Brosnihan returns from the south with the steam shovel and is warmly welcomed. James Monier comes home from Champaign after holidays. A New Year gathering honors Mr and Mrs Mann of Peoria with 65 guests and refreshments. Walter Evans leaves for Scranton Pa. Kate and Nellie Hickey visit Peoria. alumnae banquet attendees Sara Murphy Calestine Ryan Leota Kissel at Jefferson Hotel. Hillis Swearingen to host a farewell dance January 12 in O'Brien's hall. all are invited.
Broadmoor residents and visitors are listed including Miss Mary Cadell of Buda guesting Miss Laura Brown, James Malone of Peoria visiting Thompson McKean, and Clarence Perkins of Lee Center calling on Broadmoor friends. Wm Blackburn and wife hosted in Kewanee. Mrs. John Brown returned from Nebraska. Miss Magele Jones visited South Pekin. A W Shriver attends Springfield poultry show. Thompson McKean returns from St Francis hospital. Also notes Sanford Sprague of Nebraska visiting locally. Ireland's wartime sympathy referenced after Strongbow conquest with Britain mobilization and home rule context.
The Bulletin reports a Christmas season filled with visits and meals. Myrtle Erskine arrived from Peoria to spend vacation time with relatives. Several local families shared holiday dinners, including the Perkins and Nurss gatherings. A Modern Woodmen oyster supper and a cantata Finding Santa Claus entertained crowds. An ice house expansion by EB. H. Cornell promises increased capacity for the coming season.
Frank P Bussell will offer at public sale on the E L Bussell farm 30 miles NW of Sparland and 10 miles SW of Henry Illinois on Thursday Jan 21 1915 starting 10 am. Horses cattle hogs and farm machinery including multiple Colts and wagons listed with terms cash or 10 month credit, purchase notes with interest, lunch served by Bethel church ladies aid.
Victor Robison and Claude Schneider returned to Indiana after staying in South Milo. Amro Longman improves from pleurisy after a fall. New Year greetings were exchanged by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hugnafel. Roy Stone exits quarantine as Dr. Hess fumigates. Revival services begin at the M. E. church Tuesday evening. The community reports a sick teacher and several family visits across the area. Funeral of Mrs. Grisfold held at Princeton.
John Anderson hosts a party for Jake Anderson of Iowa visiting relatives. School resumes after a week break. Relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Anderson of Henry. Hazel Downey and Muriel Wright will board in Putnam for the winter. Robert Shipp and family moved away. Locals attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Merritt. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kitterman visited Tiskilwa. John Wright stayed with Lindsey Anderson overnight.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette cites President Underwood of the Erie railroad arguing that business downturn stems from the automobile boom and movie habit, with “fool legislation” as another symptom. He suggests lawmakers respond, while noting railroads suffer from excessive interference and public utilities face caps on earnings.
Circuit Court cases include Ireland and Co versus Schertz and the Wright versus Weinberger group all listed with Assumpsit. Probate notes approve conservatorship letters for Thomas B. Foster and consent for monthly allowance to his wife and family. Real estate transfers record quit claim deeds among Kaprauns, Rose, Boers, Wabel, Raymond, Bibbett, Clifford, Rodewald, Dahlbach, and Preslin Holz across Lacon Toluca and surrounding areas.
George G. Newell reports his flock of 150 hens produced 18 000 eggs last year after an electric lighting scheme. A 100 watt and a 2 candle lamp in one coop and two 60 watt plus a 2 candle lamp in the other extend daylight hours from 6 am to 9 pm in winter.
The piece argues thrift builds national strength and contrasts French habit of saving with American pride. It notes if Americans saved $10 per capita in 1915, total savings would reach one billion dollars after a year, and praises French upbringing of thrift. It then laments rabbits hunted by night using car headlights, endangering farmers’ stock along roads.
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