July 8 1902 Communations at Pelican town meeting
A fragmentary notice indicates a Thursday July 8 1902 meeting in Pelican town. The readable text names Henry Tl and mentions communications likely as part of a local civic session.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
5
A fragmentary notice indicates a Thursday July 8 1902 meeting in Pelican town. The readable text names Henry Tl and mentions communications likely as part of a local civic session.
Fragmentary town notes from Lacon township recount minor incidents and social events. A telephone line worker suffered a 25 foot fall and thigh injury. others share hospital news and marriages. Community gatherings include a band concert, church services, travels to Peoria and Chicago, and local visits among families in Lundy and Varna.
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Rain continues since Friday with brief clear spells. Forecast calls for more rain and cloudy skies on Monday, stressing crop and hay losses. Mrs Campbell moved goods from Peoria county to North Saratoga then back again. several residents report berry picking and visits to Bradford and Camp Grove.
Old town well near the courthouse filled 80 years ago ended by heavy rain. James Simpson checked for a possible coal mine break in Tuesday morning. Frank B Neal of Peoria plans to move to Peoria with his wife to establish a home. Edna Cofoid of Hennepin to wed a Chicago man at the Begley home in Sh Wee. Mrs Huldah Boyle, Hennepin Prairie’s oldest resident, dies. A Peters Etscheidt home party drew many local youths. James Hogan kills Jess Brumfield’s dog after it bit his boy. Percy McWhorter couple on a two week outing to Pekin, Havana, Peoria, and Chillicothe. L. E. Skeel and Rev Ward go to Peoria for Prohibition convention. Bert Coleman returns from southern trip. F B Cook and family back in Chicago.
Mr Hedmunds and wife arrived from Topeka. Hedmunds holds contract for the new grade to Henry. The painters keep busy as Horton’s tenant house and Mrs Brookses tenant house are being painted. Mrs Willard Swaney and her daughter visit relatives including Mr and Mrs J C Kid and Mrs Dave Ruble. The M E Sunday school picnic occurred last Thursday in Clifford Hawa’s woods. Telephone workers fixed lines last week. Mrs Ed Hillabrand entertains Miss Engalls of Chicago. Lewis Du Breil returned to Topeka Sunday. Martin Purtle was a business caller Saturday afternoon. Ida Milla of McNabb visited her aunt Rebecca Mills. A Whitney of Lostant called Thursday. Frank Zluzin was in Peru last Wednesday. Aleck McKirgan was quite sick early in the week. Wm Simonton had a barn built.
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The rain ruined the planned lake outing for local youth with camping fishing and boating. Section hands labored Saturday night and Sunday to repair railroad tracks. Mr Rogers of New York promotes Bible study and takes orders. Henry Atherton and Christabel Rees visited Ohio in Bureau county to see Christabel’s father. Wilbur Sutherland returned from Bloomington. Geo Ziegler suffers rheumatism and cannot ride. The Tele company held four meetings Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Geiger attended the Elks Carnival in Peoria. Belle Bumgamer’s Galesburg roommate visits. Ada Beely of Normal visits Cordelia Wilson. Mrs Sorenson and children visiting Seeyou M. Smith has company from Pekin.
Lone Tree reports the funeral for Mrs Vail at Putnam M E church Sunday at 10.00 am followed by interment in Henry cemetery. Relatives and neighbors extend sympathy as Rev Wray plans future sermons and the community prepares for local notices and visits.
Lola Davis was thrown from a small wagon on a Wednesday ride and suffered a broken left arm. Mr Jackson canvassed the area for Greenville nurseries last week. Simeon Hillabrand began a hay shed on J. C. Stansell’s farm. Mr J. C. Johnson of Tonica visited the village. Geo Burger had an Ogleby man overhaul his large engine.
Alma Bently returns home after a week as a guest of friends in Providence. Mrs William Longman of Henry visits with daughter Mra H. Bulleyment. Mra Chas Hufnagel and child stay with her parents at Kewanee. Lloyd Hay returns from Eureka for summer vacation. S C Brown of Chicago visits Thon Brown and family. Mra Thos Rahmeyer seeks medical help in Veolia for cancer. Yellow Clothes are Unbecoming. Keep them white with Red Crown Ball Hine. All grocers sell large 2 oz package, 5 cents.
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