Henry aA Republican. Henry, Illinois Local News
Henry Illinois newspaper notes a new Bible gift at the M E church by the Ladies Aid Society, a St Louis packet excursion led by Spencers band with 800 aboard, a hay shed accident to Jacob Syphers, Prof C Edwards returning from York Nebraska with a York school class, local assessments and clerk discharge, remodeling of Kapraun store building, picnic island party, marble monument work by Kirk, a family portrait by Abbott, and various moves of residents to Iowa and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Henry
Ill
Taylor
St Louis
Calhoun
Second Methodist Church of
Peoria
Jacob Syphers
Walliams
Kinnear
Eltimn
Our Viciny and Local Notes From Lacon and Vicinity
Local items report returning residents and social visits in Woodford and Lacon. Alumni events at Rose's Hall July 15 promise an entertaining program with modest admission. Marriage at Lacon. railroad conductor groom and McMurtrie sister bride. Cholera of town details include school sessions, institute chatter, and fish law zeal. A infant death, weed cleanup, and livestock sale plans near Washburn and Beona are noted amid church pastor searches and community reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Gaston
Woodford County
Baptist Church
Wilson
Lacon
Nettie Ellsworth
The
Home Journal
Harris
du Quoin
Union School
Ef.r McKinney
Alumni Association of the Union Schools
Rose's Hall
Marine Smith
Comanche County
Kansas
L.C McMurtrie
W P Hastings
Susie McMurtrie
C. W Ayling
Onarga
P. M. McMurtrie
H. Thompson
Woodbine
M. 1
Temperance Hall
CL 8C
Chatauqua Lake
Heary Institute
Col Judy
Beona
Andersen
Calhoun
Henry
Smith
Union Church
Sparland Fourth Celebrated With Band and Orator
The town plans a grand Fourth of July in Sparland with the Light Guard Band O Hanty performing, R B Edwards of Lacon as orator, Mary Fisher of Chillicothe reading the Declaration, and a fireworks display. A large crowd is expected as residents invite all to attend and celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenner, Jr
Chillicothe
Sparland
O Hanty
R. B Edwards
Lacon
Mary Fisher
Chilicothe
R. Edwards
Colorado
Martland
Hsef Hunter
Henry
Mabel Barr
Deering
Zimmerman
Brasfield
San Francisco
Schuyler
Chicago
Simpson
Scott Osborn
Moore
Watseka
Local notes mention sick list and wedding report
Jerry Cooper is listed as ill. A report states Dick Brooks and Lucy Cooper married last week. A hillside residence is offered for sale at a bargain by GQ W Zimmerman for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Cooper
Dick Brooks
Lucy Cooper
Zimmerman
Whitefield 4th of July Celebration in Lyon's Grove
Whitefield hosts a July 4 gathering at Lyon's Grove with Sunday schools joining, sunrise salute by A J Diehl, New York as orator, Revs Lockett and Garretson in program, and German band for music. Bowery dance at Mr Hofer's, German strict band hired, water and refreshments on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon's Grove
Whitefield
Fred
A. J Diehl
New York
Cyrus Brown
Bertha
Clara
Sarah
Willie Daniels
Tamar
Mary
Augusta Caley
Lizzie Hofer
Lizzie Niblock
Edith Peters
John Smith
Herbert Smith
Berthe
Clara Daniels
Alice
Maryales
Alice Caley
Willie McFadyen
Horrent Hunt
Lizzie Huffman
Rot
Withetietad Visits Dakota and Local Notes
Mrs E P Calef travels to Dakota to visit her brother Ransom Gregory and sample the climate for health. A two year old Seelye boy narrowly survives a kick from a horse. Mr Lutz and Mrs Luce praise Henry’s thrift and prospects. Hay and grain harvest begins with above average prospects. The writer was too unwell to attend the old folks’ meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E P Calef
Dakota
Ransom Gregory
Seelye
Mra Ao
M Luce
Lutz
Pittsfield
Mass
Henry
Juntzin
Luce
Hennepin Community Happenings and Arrivals
Citizens discuss Peoria visits and local gatherings as residents welcome visitors from Sparland Elgin Milan and Peoria The town band concert in the park drew praise and the Young People’s Society of the Congregational church elected officers with Winfield Turner Annie Speer Mary Smith Annie Durley Jennie Smith and Mae Turner among those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Wo Mills
Speers
Mradl
EE Durley
Wm Bishop
John Whalen
Powler
Milan
Anna Durley
Jennie Smith
Mac Turner
Annie Speer
Winfield Turner
Mae Turner
Il Wiutt
Mineral Springs News Roundup of Local Happenings
Mineral Springs notes cover weather with excess rain near Ox Bow and drought north of Clear Creek. residents Mrs Chance and Alvin Shields ill. Lawrence Lippert loses a cow. Jobo Halblide buys a Wond binder and cuts fall wheat on an 80 acre Lippert farm. The Modocs and Magnolias play ball. Ed H Wilson and A Q Hillabrand seek legal counsel in the Ditman Bobbitt school district matter. Miss Bacon returns from Chicago. schools closed for summer. two mare losses valued at 400 dollars. pink social at ME church deemed a success. Ed H Wilson and Studyvin acquire new buggies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ox Bow
Clear Creek
Chance
Alvin Shields
Lawrence Lippert
Jobo Halblide
Modocs
Macnolia Boys
Gus Otto
Smutoing
Ed H Wilson
Studyvin
Reb McNeal
Tau Iste
Justice
Dani
Turney
Varpa
Ed Jakes
George
Harriet Hartenbower
Feder Thompson
Jacob Seibert
Henry
W M Hannum
Walter Chance
Tavo
Hannum
Frank
Charlie Lormin
Hennepin
W Hillabrand
Leechat
C F Reginald
Isaac Hamm
Illabrand
F Trone
Jerry Trone
Lacon
Frank Webb
Buda
M E Bacon
Chicago
Budd
Kays
Stever & Co
Henry Kays
Knox County
Allen Glenn
Putnam Community Notes Span Illness, Weather and Weddings
Local column from Putnam records a five year old girl’s funeral of Scarlet fever, a late week lightning rod dispute, fishermen arrest, property tweaks, crop news and social notes. Mentions Henry fishermen, Hannum watch case, Elopement Caley Condit and Etta Murphy, and upcoming church events at ME and Christian congregations.
Putnam Incident Leaves Man Injured by Ax Glance
While J H Williams was chewing a log last week an ax glanced and cut a gash on his instep. Howard O’Banion of the Henry Times reports the incident and its resulting discomfort.
Clear Creek Farm Notes and Local News
Weather remains dry and crops look promising with corn and clover hay harvest underway. Local items include trades and mishaps, a lecture by Edward H Magill on higher education, and various visits and health updates across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek
P Hoste
James Harper
John McNabb
Bickel
Edward H Magill
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Friend
Yearly Meeting
Potatoes Grow Large as Hickory Nuts in Local Notes
Harmon Williams lost a horse last week. Hartsock and Hoops have not run their mill due to low water. A gentleman in Oxbow has a lady riding a corn plow with him. Charley Ben Judd and Wenona friends fished at the lake but caught only one eel. Wheat cutting begins. A Magnolia ball game last Saturday pitted the Bushwhackers against Evans Station for nine dollars a side. outcome not reported. Ludwig is left alone as friends depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Henry
Christian
Putnam Ball Club
Tiskilwa
Hugh Robinson
Milo
Geo Griswold
MWOE
Carl
Husay
Lim
Granger
Magnolia Grange
Wi Wheeler
Torrente
OW Winship A
Mra
Fmehine
Davis
Keota Town
Rollef
Honer
Lizzie Kistler
Mortee Kistler
Lonni
Carle
Heim
Squire Hawkins
Caley Condit
Etta Murphy
Zone Tree
Murphy
Cale
Rei
Caley
George
Mr Condit
Magnolia
Harmon Williams
Hartsock & Hoops
Perns
Charley Ben Judd
Wenona
Evans Station
Ludwig
Wieder
Lone Tree News Briefs and Local Gossip
A rough incident near Lone Tree saw a buggy team run down Michael Dwyer as he tried to halt them. witnesses say the team sped away. Mrs Shults visits, J J Swanzy plans to return with ponies, and the 86th Illinois Infantry held a 29d anniversary near Henry. Williams and Winship steamers grind corn. Parker preaches. crowds plan Fourth of July activities across nearby towns. Henry and Sion note public plans for July celebrations and local serenades by prairie youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Granger
Michael Dwyer
Mike
Michael
Shults
Tiskilwa
Lone Tree
J J Swanzy
LaCrosse
Rush
Kansas
X6th Jil Vol Inft
Henry
86Th
Williams Brothers
Winship
Parker
Crow Meadow
William Henry Bell
Kidone
Robby
Peoria Sion
Safety In Epidemics and Local Church Membership
In Bartlett Tennessee J King recalls surviving a yellow fever period aided by Simmons Liver Regulator while the ME church welcomes six new full members tenaciously named. The new members include Mr and Mrs Charles Reichardt Mrs Geo Fritz Mr and Mrs Wm Ponser and daughter Lizzie and Mrs Q Panser, all previously part of the Evangelical Association which ceased services years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
J King
Bartlett
Charles Reichardt
Geo Fritz
Wm Ponser
Lizzie
Q Panser
The
Evangelical Association
Salves and horses in a bustling market scene
Bucklen Arnica salve promises cures for cuts and eruptions with a money back guarantee at 24 cents a box. Reports note shipments of large well developed horses to Chicago, rising demand and price. Red Star Cough Cure praised as a pure vegetable remedy. Local notes mention a depot back up habit, Gray's Glycerine Salve for wounds and piles, eight hour workday, Ayer's Ague Cure for malarial poison, and milkman Harrison’s lost Texas pony. The painting craze grows in Henry with many houses colored. Hood's Sarsparilla touted to chase languor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Dr Powells Dry Stor
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Joseph Kapraun
Ruggles
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Emorett and
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Grace Perley
T. D Kirk
Margaret Irwin
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Slaws
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Saratoga
Abbott
Prince of Photographers
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Harrison County
Iowa
Neufind
Martha Barnhart
Hawkeye
FS Becker, Esq
Nebraska
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St Paul
W ¢ Jens
Capt Price
Red Cloud, Neb
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Hin
Spain
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William Osbon
Gilpin
Henry Wetzel
Emma
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Michigan City
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Marshall County
Suurper
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C Bacon
Lawrence Lipperts
Uocle
Joe Funk
Tomeca
Bob Wilson
Will Hannum
Sidney Pool
Sis
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C Gould
Payne's Point
Friay
Harley Cooper
Newbern
Tonica
Hennepin Deoe
Phil Smith
Cn Cago
Riel
Gray
J W
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