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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
13
In Sparland Prof J R Bouton acts as local representative for The Henry Republican. He is authorized to transact all business entrusted to his care and to ensure prompt attention to news items.
Hog hauler Leslie Waugh trips to Chicago and Peoria visitors drop by Sparland. Moves announced for Trompeter and VanPatten families. Taxes collected at Barr's store. Sparland section gains Chris Larson. Riddell family still in Scotland amid Atlantic storms. town vendors and a ventriloquist traveler appear. W. E. Downey sells mid win ter clearance goods and reflects on his career.
The second year general history class begins modern history study. Miss Bessie Ray returns after a week’s sickness absence. Frank Russell, visiting his mother in Lacon, was our first graduate and now teaches in a high school.
The excerpt notes study of Grecian, Roman and Medieval history and California interest. It mentions a return to work in February and first grade pupils reading the Holton primer. Examinations are set for Thursday and Friday this week with a call to appoint a truant officer for new arrivals with schoolbound children.
Tillie Kehlenback and others spent an evening with the Coopers. The Hughes family has gone to their farm to stay until moving. Mr McCrystal reports a very sick horse. A sleigh ride was planned for Monday night. David Lewis of Northampton visited last week. A wedding is likely shortly after February 14. Emer Staab remains ill and not improving. Myron McLaughlin plans a potential move to Chillicothe.
Local notices urge settling accounts since Nov 15 1905 during January. Obituary reports Mrs. Richard Anderson died Jan 15 near Bureau Junction. funeral at Lone Tree schoolhouse. Emily Fawcett visited Flora Runnells. W W’s to meet Mrs. FosDick then Mrs. Alford. Odd Fellows planning a home event for members. Surprise reception at Mr Orwig’s Milo for Mr and Mrs Allen Moffitt with silverware and linen. Presiding elder held conference from Henry in a storm. meetings continue with conversions. Continuous storm conditions and community foundation noted.
In the town, Lydia Hawkins has joined Rev. Alford's household and a young man named Pipes frequents the area. The passage notes that the previous girl did not stay long, as snowfall continues at a brisk pace.
Charles Lombard held a well attended public sale in Saratoga despite rain.Morgan Myers bought the Northwestern elevator at Broadmoor and took possession. Local notices report shipments, marriages, births, farm moves, illnesses, and deaths including Mrs Moses Hartley and Charley Sleater.
The shooting match at Henry Bornsheuer’s drew solid crowd despite poor weather. Guests at the farewell party included Mrs. Joe Ziegler Mrs. Albert Shufft and Mrs. Henry Bornsheuer with other families. Travel notes mention Albert Shufft in Peoria on business and Mrs. Wm Yarger visiting son William there. Lena Roth returned home east of Henry after visiting Mary Reismeyer. D B Huffman came back from Ohio after two weeks tending his farm.
The item lists Ole Huffman and J Lutes planning a spring trip to Washington. It notes Adam Henkins a Hennepin baller last week and Mrs James Foster hosting her Iowa sister. Mr and Mrs Melvin Grisowld entertained friends, Alta Orwig hosted a reception for Allen Moffit and bride.
Harry Moore Milo traveled to Chicago with hogs on Tuesday. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barkman near Henry on January 20, with the mother formerly Miss Fannie Pettigrew. Mr. and Mrs. Vick Goddard welcomed a daughter. A blizzard hit Sunday and Monday, followed by clearer weather and sleighing today.
Warm spell ends as storm slows church travel and quarterly conference plans. Charles and William Austin survey Texas trips while Elsie Pearch returns from Sparland with family. Charley Lombard to move to Bradford. Frank Applen’s sale occurred. H. L. Reed remains ill. League service Sunday features Korea topic by Luke Bonig.
Blake Franklin eldest son of ex State's Attorney J H Franklin of Lacon was admitted to the bar of the supreme court of the District of Columbia on Monday in Washington. He earned an LL B from George Washington University in June last and is praised as a fine young man from Lacon. A fleet of five boats remains tied near Campbell's elevator awaiting spring navigation. Louis and Charles Young hunted otter near Lacon and shot a large specimen valued around $20. Attorney R M Barnes heads to Michigan for a lawsuit while County Superintendent Perry schedules the annual teachers institute in Lacan from June 25 to 29.
The picture of a man with a fish is the Scott's Emulsion trademark seen globally. Cod liver oil is praised for nourishing properties and preventing weakness in children and thin individuals. The product offers a tasteless preparation of cod liver oil for all ages to regain strength.
Ad advertises a free sample and drug items at a New York address 409 416 Pearl Street with pricing at about $1.00 and a note describing drug items. The text implies a sale or promotional listing for pharmaceuticals.
Notices go to all teachers and certificate holders. On Saturday June 30 an exam begins at 8 o'clock. Returning teachers must pass the Illinois history and geography based tests. Non teaching holders must complete arithmetic grammar geography civics and Illinois history for renewal.
Probate Court approves conservator reports and inventories for Isabelle Cowan and George W. McCartney. Inheritance tax and bond matters for Elijah Holmes and Giles Cain. Discharge of executor for John C Townsend. Petitions for conservators for Myrtle and Thomas Antrim with hearings reset. Citizen admission application Bentoni Teodorico. certificate cancelled. Real estate sales and notices of final partitions in Bridget Kane and Nancy Diverbiss estates. Numerous final notices of real estate transfers and related estate actions listed.
Four fishermen named Take Senachwine hauled fish from under the ice and Nat Cohen of the state fish commission sent John Dailey to Hen nepin to prosecute. Evidence described a 200 foot wide open tract where nets were drawn in open waters. They caught 20,000 pounds, carp predominating with some crappies. The trial was continued for ten days to obtain the attorney general's opinion on fishing in open or closed waters.
Poem urges calm living and self restraint highlighting the blessing of quietude. It contrasts storms with serenity and argues inner peace protects from ruin. A separate note reports Congressman Fuller of Belvidere proposing a bill to bar congressional employment by corporations, labeled as a worthy measure likely to lack broad support.
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