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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
3
The notice presents a complete list of assessed personal property in Whitefield Town for 1913 in Marshall County Illinois. Supervisor SCOON announces the assessment book details and the district’s official listing.
Local society items list visits and gatherings around Henry Sparland and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs Anna Suft Helen Murdock and Miss Campbell with extended family at Henry and Lacon venues. Church events, funerals, mail subscriptions, and a woodchopper note close the column.
First day features opening exercises, Lincoln Glee Club concerts and lectures by Gen. Fred S. Jackson on popular government. Evening programs spotlight “What Makes Kansas” with Jackson and musical entertainment by the Lincoln Glee Club.
Sara Charles and brother visited from Rock Islandszac with Mr and Mrs George Neborm. A large crowd attended the Al Breacozpark event in Peora where Charles Read of Steubeny and Miss Katie Otto were guests. Miss Helen McDonald returned to the county on Sunday evening to resume work as farmers prepare to cut wheat.
A notice notes deaths and mourning for a man with many warm friends and an aging mother, sisters, and his loving son Porter. It also records social visits by Miss Jessie Crocker and Mrs. Albert Russell with Lulu Mae, plus a testimonial from Mrs G Stengle of Plainfield about Chamberlain's Tablets aiding stomach issues and constipation.
Miss Estella Kyle visits brother in Monmouth this week. Families from Tiskilway Chillicothe and Evergreen guests at Scott home. U P Church Woman's Missionary society meets July 10. Funeral in Henry for Lola Scholes. Gifts and travel notices for several Scholes family members. Vacation granted to Rev Busby. Lawn fete planned at M B E parsonage July 16.
An old Texas ad praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as ready for every burn cut wound or scar with claims from J H Polanco Delvalle Texas and endorsements from A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves. The copy touts a 25 cent price and calls it the world’s pest salve.
Mrs J Barnes has returned home from St Elmo after treatment and improved greatly. Mr and Mrs J DeWalt hosted relatives, while Mrs Josephly passed away Saturday morning after long illness. The Melsterg farm family shared stories and sympathy as community shares in these events.
The message notes a kind mother called from loved ones to rest. Remains were taken to Peoria on Monday to be laid beside family near her former home. Sympathies are expressed to the bereaved family. An advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cough and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine.
In Henry the community enjoyed the Fourth with a parade and festive day. Visitors included Jerlel Ketcham with Lucian Fosdick and wife. Neighbors and relatives such as Mrs. Hunt and Miss Phyllis Brown attended gatherings and lunches, with the Ladies' Aid meeting at George Lutes' home prior to August 6.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says the pills are the King of all laxatives and his family always keeps a box at home. From a 26 cent price and endorsements by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
Clarence Perking visited Peoria recently while many locals celebrated the Fourth in Henry. Several families moved or visited nearby towns including Dunlap Whitefield and Princeton for events and to witness games.
W D Magi of Whitemound Wisconsin bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply big customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. Fat sale by T J Segraves and A J Imonronger Adv.
The clipping notes Stewart Foutes lost a valuable horse recently. Several visitors and neighbors including Mrs HOC, Mr and Mrs Forrest Draper, Clyde Gregory, and Roland Doyle were mentioned among those who called or visited the home in Toulon and nearby areas.
Local residents and guests frequent Wing Piper’s over the week with numerous calls and visits. Attendees include Ben Mattingly, Frank and Mrs Vail of Iowa, Hiram Allen, Gertie Allen, Fred Allen of Winchester, Lewis and Alta Marley, Ernest Reynolda family, Samuel Chesney, Henry Smith, Gus Rubirg and daughter, Harlan Field, Frank Doty, Harry Hunter, Herbert Goodale, Mabel Minter, union school duties, Roy Maynard family, Margaret Wyatt, Theo Borg, Charles Anderson, Rudde Miller, Ray Hume, Otto West, Olaf Rosenquest, George Minter, Fritz Miller and Witla.
Circuit court filings include guardianship petitions for Alfreta Ruff minor and Lizzie Thomas as guardian, with bonds set at 7600 and 500 respectively. Appointments and letters issued upon bond. conservatorship for Theodore Bickerman noted. inventories and real estate transfers listed, plus final settlement notices and appraisals.
Fragmented OCR lists land transfers in Wenona area including Eliza Hunt Stella Patterson Bower Laughiin and others with quitclaim deeds and lot and block references. Marriage licenses for John Carlson and B Smith plus signatures of multiple residents. Health ad touts Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble and digestive advice with local sellers A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
Illinois Stallion Reg Board reports Pure Brea Road atér Stallion licensed to stand for public service in 1913. Details include lineage from Sire William M Hill and Dam Possum Pie, with race records for multiple progeny and offspring times. License expires March 29, 1914, at home barn in Whitefield Illinois. insurance conditions noted. Contacts via telephone for season availability and breeding terms set at $12 to insure a living colt.
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