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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
Notice from Sparland department that all indebted individuals must settle with the estate of Robert Waugh. Andrew Aitchison, who bought the business, will handle accounts for the next thirty days per Mrs Waugh Dunlap. January 9, 1921.
Mrs Trumpeter was very sick last week. Mr and Mrs Lou Patterson toured Wyoming. Albert Frank of Delavan visits his uncle Henry Frank this week. Residents attend calls in Lacon and share weather effects like sleighing from heavy snow. Community groups meet for quilting, church carpets, and social visits as illnesses spread. upcoming meetings feature Rev Rist, Prof McVey, and Chicago Concert Trio at the UP church January 20.
A Sunday buzzard sighting and heavy snow marked a quiet period with several community updates. Attendees joined a Camp Grove supper on Friday, while local residents report a three week gap in preaching due to illness and two public sales led by Will Jacobs and Tommy Hubbell with meals and thanks to the Jacobs family.
A home remedy claim prescribes a simple mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to cleanse eliminative tissues and aid kidney filtration. Readers told to mix half ounce dandelion fluid extract one ounce kargon compound three ounces sarsaparilla syrup and take teaspoonful after meals and at night with plenty of water.
Barney Huntt visited from the country on Saturday. Mrs. W. Deck of Henry spent a couple of days with her daughter Mya L. Waughop. Miss Gilpin stayed in the country over Sunday. Wn. Farling heads to Mendota to visit home folks. A letter from Mrs. Sunderlin says she arrived home safely. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hunt entertained Lawrence Hunt and his lady friend. Mr. Lopeman, once very sick, is reported improving. Farmers shelled corn last week. Miss Lane begins school today after a three week vacation. Miss Etta Wunder visits at the ferry home of her aunt Mrs. Winduss.
Local board of trustees meeting approves sale of the Lawn Ridge Methodist church building and lot at public auction on Feb 1. The structure is in usable condition, includes fine No 1 lumber, and may be removed whole or torn down. Nearby notes mention poultry trade, lectures, and various community items.
Julia Harris returns home after visiting Alta Orwig. A surprise party honors Winnie Taylor at Charles Reid's. Whitefield school and Emily Fawcett visit Reid school. J L Reid with Hattie and Marjorie dined with George Wilson. George Barker and Charles Austin travel to Tiskawa on business.
Clinton Maine resident M E EB Chamberlain testifies that Bucklen's Arica Salve cured piles chapped hands and old sores without scarring. The product sells for 26 cents at A J Ironmonger's drug store.
Public sale announced for Monday January 27 1008 at the farm near Sparland Illinois. Seven head of horses including the Shire stallion Captain Lukyn and several mares and foals, eleven head of cattle with a registered Aberdeen Angus bull, twenty seven head of hogs, various farm implements and hay. Terms: cash under 10, twelve month credit on bankable paper at 7 percent after due payment, 5 percent discount for cash over $10, auctioneers listed.
Auction listing for January 28 1908 at Salem Whitefield township describes seven head of horses thirteen head of cattle and thirty hogs plus farm implements. Terms include cash or 11 months credit on bankable paper with 7 percent interest if paid late. 6 percent discount for cash on sums over ten dollars. Auctioneers Col H F McVicker and clerk Quinn. Lunch by Charles Wood.
Undersigned will sell at public auction on the Pat Colingston farm two miles east and south of Camp Grove and ten miles northwest of Sparland Illinois on Tuesday February 4 1908 sale to commence at 10 o clock. Seventeen head of cattle including five milk cows four spring calves and two steer heifers and two steers are offered along with five horses and six brood sows and one full blood Poland China hogs. Farm machinery includes mower harrow wagon pulverizer grindstone hay rack and more. Household goods listed include stoves kitchen items and a washing machine. Terms cash under 1 and 1.50 credit 20 months with note and security or cash discount 6 percent per annum on all sums over $10. Sale conducted by Walter H Dodd Col H F McVicker and James P His Launch.
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