13 Jan 1881
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1881
Page
1
Local notes from Lacon describe cold weather, a doctor’s vacation, and Mrs. Joseph Johnson’s funeral. Week of prayer and temperance lecture mark the period. Reports mention baptisms, weddings planned or occurred, musical prospects, school visits, and various community happenings. Water scarcity, road conditions, and local commerce also noted.
Sparland reports a typhoid fever illness in the Cartwright family with Mrs Cartwright very ill. Thomas Robinson moved to Texas seeking a new home and his family plans to join him. A social at Col J McClanahan’s, school winter term begun, land rented for next year, and local talks of a southern colonization effort. A cold snap prompts emigration thoughts, George Ray runs the wood saw, Broaddus from Lacon supplies railroad ties, a court session draws locals, a social hop planned at Martin’s hall, Roscoe Bonham to Peoria for a clerk job, and GE OrnoEe remains as foreman at Erwin & Co.
Julia Root and brother Eddie returned for vacation and were joined by Samuel Bell of Kansas and George Morrison student at Morinmouth College. A New Year social at William Duncan's brought two dozen guests to an elegant dinner with a royal turkey.
The message from Saratoga residents seeks better local coverage, noting Dawson's stroke of matrimony, Moses of Milo’s illness, and J S Conklin of Loda visiting friends. Six attended the town debate, reflecting community engagement and efforts to keep the town informed.
Frank and Ary Mortimer visited uncle Casson in the city last week. Chas Bradish lost a $150 horse Friday night. David Parker sold his farm east of town to Geo Melane. Heney Winterscheldt and Oak Turner hosted gatherings this week. The Breyers head to Wenona and plan to return in about three months. Magnolia plans and band news mix with river ice and local meetings. The J Vo Metleat Association meets at Beaton M Do on Trasday January 8.
A wedding at Squire Hannum’s in Magnolia united John Mand of Inwa City and Mina Ella Hannum with Rev JF Rogers presiding. Guests enjoyed meals and music by the Lansing choir before returning home. Other items include local health, school, and tax debates, plus Hartford policy notes.
Milo Sutherlin prepares an ice house for summer. Ice 121 inches thick. Miss Maggy Koern and Miss Ida Kevorn visit Canton this week. Milo Indiantown Wheatland Insurance Co held its annual meeting at the town hall with lively discussion. Three directors elected. J W Harris named president and Robert Hunter secretary.
An opinion argues Mr H cannot hold office without building an office in Milo While noting the company offices must be located in Milo the piece urges readers to study the referenced article In Milo Homer Hinman is described as the happiest man in Milo after his daughter Thomas Draper suffered a jaw lock from a fish cleaning accident and required a physician On the weather front another light snow fell with temperatures near zero Joshua
The village reports diphtheria and sore throat cases with recovery ongoing. A church festival is planned for January 20 with food, singing and declamations. A local blacksmith was injured but expected to recover soon. Community humor and stray notices fill the week in a rural columns style.
A compact hometown column from Chillicothe and nearby areas covers year end wishes, weather, local post office changes on Hunter's block, and upcoming use of the legislature hall by the Women's Christian Temperance Union for Frances Willard’s address. It notes local civic actions, such as Poller becoming Peoria Democrat president and Marsville spiritual support, plus travel plans of Mrs Wesley Drake and Dr J Thomas family.
The Children's Entertainment at Chrietion Avenue Church last Friday evening delighted with a child led program. Pupils chose roles and performed a lively pro gram featuring Grace Varley Patsy Groan Clara Kieater and many others. Mrs Troshenner lent the piano for pieces including The Ox Waltz and Will You Lift Little Brother.
A lively lineup features Bond in Rollicking Dolly Day with Mabel Gould and others performing in a school discipline tableaux. Nina Goodrich Osh Ha Duet and Silver Waves share the bill, while Misses Sleater and Gould present Slater of Charity. Liszie Hamaker Roooipta concludes the program with a final act amid a $24 note of proceeds.
The December 7 ceremony conducted by Rev Moynihan united Thome Doonsy of Saratoga and Miss Maria Driscoll of Lombard. About 40 guests attended a dinner at F. F. Driscoll’s home, followed by dancing and gifts including silver, tables, napkin rings, and a wide array of keepsakes from family and friends.
Frank Skinkle died suddenly from heart disease on Tuesday morning. Friends report his energy and business skill at Field Lester Co. He returned home Monday evening and fell ill, later found unconscious by his wife. Funeral arrangements and interment in the family plot were being considered with relatives traveling for the services.
Man’s Noblest Work lauds Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments praising its life prolonging benefits. Mentions trial bottles at $1, testimonials of cures, and retail by druggists. Also notes local aims at health with Perker’s Ginger Tonic and Trask’s Magnetic Ointment as remedies.
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