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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
11
SPARLAND DEPART NT announces Prof. J. R. Bouton as the Local Representative to handle all items of news entrusted to his care. He is authorized to transact all business connected with this matter and will ensure prompt attention.
A compilation of Sparland news items includes social calls, visits in nearby towns, and routine happenings. People named include John Riddell, Mrs Sabina Ray, Mrs Daisy Ording, Rev John May, Dr Royce, and Prof Thomas Gallaher, with brief notes on travels, court visits, repairs, and community events. Edith Dennis’s death is announced with a tribute to her teaching career.
The tax rate across Marshall county shows a notable reduction with only Sparland and Varna exception due to new schoolhouses. Lacon $8.25 Henry $6.35 Wenona $6.97 La Rose $2.51 Varna $6.12 Toluca $6.94 Washburn $7.12. Officials are praised for careful, economical administration.
The Republican editors sent calling cards with our name. another daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Patrie last week. Forthcoming sales include John Mallmann on the 29th and Fred Shultz’s sale today as he moves to Chillicothe to run the Halcock livery. A sick list includes Miss Hernie Hughes Mamie McCrystal and Mrs Hastings.
WHITEFIELD CENTER T A Seelye and wife returned from Abilene Kansas after two weeks away and attended the 50th wedding anniversary of his uncle Mason Seelye and wife on Christmas at their son A B Seelye's home. A five course dinner followed and A B Seelye dedicated their new 25 room house. Mr and Mrs George Huffman welcomed a baby boy on New Year’s Day. John Rouch and daughter Louise of Shickley Nebraska visited Vernie Ketchum and family last week. Luke Harrington returned from Peoria where he had been sick. The Chicago Daily Tribune and The Henry Republican offered one year for $4.
The Sparland New Year shooting match drew about thirty shooters with six or seven breaking ten straight. Smokeless powder dominated, gun reports quieter yet as effective as ever. Anthony Hacker and Henry Wombacher were the only players to use old black powder and were teased. Another shoot is planned in Sparland in a few weeks.
Attorney Jay Magoon conducted a public sale in yans township last Saturday, selling the Bridget Kane quarter section to A. L. Turner for 36 400 dollars or 165 per acre. It is noted as the highest Marshall county farm price at public auction and one of the highest at private sale. County officials report tax book auditing underway and future tax collection planned.
Community news reports Charles Monier recovering from typhoid fever under nurse care. New Methodist hymn book in use. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Calder ill under Dr Menoher care. Eva Stowell hosts party. Mabel Van Patten and Will entertain Friday. Marsden Calder returns from Colfax sanatorium to visit. Joseph Stowell injured fingernail while shutting a gate. Linus Root and Cyrus Root listed as sick. Edith Leigh offers vocal and instrumental instruction. Olive Powell improves. Herman Webber to lead Heague and BE Leigh conducts Bible drill. Eva Stowell returns to Hedging College. Mildred Greene resumes Conno School of Oratory in Evanston. Carl Leigh and Ralph Greene go to Onarga. Y P S students.
Miss Charity Hillebrand marked her seventh birthday by hosting a party for friends. The Morphet-Stevenson company of Chicago will present a four person magician and music show at the M. & church on January 29.
South Milo reports a lively League Sunday with Elsie Bentley as leader and Mabel McClane appointed for next Sunday. Sunday school officers were chosen including Edna Smith as assistant superintendent Bertha McKeon secretary Mrs Sutherland treasurer Floyd Turner librarian and Bonner organist. Singing class formed Friday with ten present meets Fridays at 7 30. Prof D L Allen of Princeton instructs and leads. T N Browns sale ends and Bertha McKeon improves but remains confined at home.
Probate matters name guardians for Mamie and Leroy Laub and approve final reports and sales. citizenship for Peter Calyelli noted. notices for adjustment term proved. real estate transfers list deeds in Wenona Lacon and nearby towns including lots and blocks in multiple properties. John McCusky and Augustine M. Ryan mentioned in proceedings.
An advertisement asserts that blood circulates through the heart every two minutes and that illness follows blood impurity. It claims Scott's Emulsion purifies blood and implies improved health as the outcome.
Weather remains fine as roads improve. Local social news covers visits to Frank Klein's, New Year trip to Wyoming, a Milan Holmes party, and a League social at Mrs. Owen Doyle's. News of Guy Jacobs killed December 23 in Nebraska and funeral in Indiana adds somber note. Illinois game law violator fines listed with towns and amounts. state plans quail and pheasant distribution with Cooperating farmers, wardens, and recent shipments from Alabama.
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