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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
3
Sparland and nearby towns report visitors and residents visiting relatives in Peoria Lacon and Chicago includes Fred Vincent Toulon Miss Morrison and Mrs Truman Packingham several in Peoria and Chicago for Fourth of July activities, haymaking in progress, and census work by Walter Loft. town boat show draws a small crowd due to Fourth of July fatigue.
Miss Elsie Cumming returns from Peoria to spend the Fourth with kin. A Baptist church Sunday school blues versus reds contest continues with both sides optimistic. Henry Frank Jr and family visit from Chicago, with a large extended family gathering. Epworth League socials tie, raising about $28 for both sides. A fishing party reports a wagon full of catch, though only poles seen. Elmer Prishey loses two horses in three months. Most residents celebrate the holiday across Chicago, Peoria, Henry, and at home. Oscar McLaughlin’s crowded home hosts a grand family reunion of 46 grandchildren.
Epworth League social at John Reinbeck s home on Friday July 1 had about forty attendees. Girls presented a brief program, pastor opened the monthly business meeting with Bible verses, officers reported well. Enjoyable singing and playing followed, lunch of cake and lemonade served, and after supper the girls helped wash dishes. A joke about a dishwasher circulated before departure as the men and boys cleaned up, and everyone left late.
A Holly Springs reader testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a supposed tumor after doctors advised surgery. The letter touts the remedy's 30 year history and invites personal advice from Mrs Pinkham, claiming the product helps female illnesses without hospital remains.
Saratoga League delegates Charles Holmes Bessie Holmes and Rosa Reinbeck attended the Peoria District Epworth League convention at Brimfield returning June 27 28 after a jolly visit Ninety five delegates from various towns stayed at the church and were hosted by locals A paper on Sunday Schools Interest in Missions is planned for July 10 and a Temperance Work talk by Mr Herbert Doyle follows on July 17 all invited.
The column lists visits by Mrs Cornelia Rice and Miss Emma Dickman with local residents, describes Fourth of July festivities, a dog lottery of lost pocketbooks, and a popular ball game won by Henry. It then extolls Whitefield's growth including Snell Park, True Park, and two pineapple farms. Pineapple farming uses pipes and hot air from local stores, with salesmen ready to promote Snell’s fruit. The piece highlights Frue Park’s upcoming gala and invites visitors to view the pineapple farms free of charge.
MecMurtrie of Illinois was chosen as the lone state delegate to the national Court of Honor convention in June next year after being elected at Springfield in March. He served as chairman of the resolutions committee in Indianapolis, earning praise for his conduct and service to the court. J P Coffman and family bought the Judge Richmond farm in South Lacon, 320 acres, for 15 580, with James Coffman to assume management March 1. Norman Ford, son of Willis Ford of the First National Bank, wed Jessie Heberer of Chicago on June 29 at the bride's parents' home in Chicago. The Ford family attended. the groom works at the Car Exchange Bank in Chicago. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised to cure kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine.
Probate matters include guardianship for Chester Leo Tumey and a dependent child ruling. Estate claims listed for George A Ward and Mary R Hoge, with executors and probate actions. Multiple real estate transfers in Toluca and surrounding towns, marriage licenses, and a block of court orders on assessments, conservatorships, and delinquent properties.
Local items report Mr and Mrs J B Greene and Burt enjoying visits around Peoria Farmington and Flatt amid storms that disrupted telephone service then rebounded with rain. Roy Wilcox moves into Pfeiffer house after recent marriage to Miss Lewis. Mrs Jacob Shullow dies after a brief illness and is buried at Lawn Ridge cemetery. funeral held at Mrs Stocks home. Favorable health reports for Mrs Curtis grow as Mr Curtis attends a college alumni meeting. L BR Greene relocates goods to Wilhelstein then to Santa Fe area living arrangements.
A letter from J S Bartell of Edwardsville Illinois states his kidneys and back were in distress with congestion and pain across kidneys and hips. After using Foley Kidney Pills his backache improved and the discomfort diminished. he recommends the pills. A J Ironmonger signs the note.
SPHER Mrs J B Smith entertains granddaughter Mary Smith of Springfield. Miss Mary Hurd recently spent the past year in Seattle and visits for the summer. G B Hinman of Chillicothe visited his mother and family. Mrs Tom Rogers and Mrs Carrie Raye of Chicago visit their brother O W Hunt and family. Miss Alma Peterson of Chillicothe visits friends nearby. Miss Ethel Speers of Edelstein spent days with Mr and Mrs William Gray. Ed Stigser resigns from Farmers elevator. J B Greene to succeed. Calvin Stowell graduates St Albans academy winning debating and extemporaneous speaking prizes with a 95 percent average. Mrs Jacob Shullaw dies suddenly at her St Charles Mo home. body brought here for interment in Lawn Ridge cemetery. Funeral held at the Stocks home with many relatives and neighbors present. Rev Thomas at the sermon. Mrs Shoullan was 86 and had lived here several years.
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