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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
11
Sparland pages describe a lively Fourth of July with a large crowd, floats, and town pride. A barefoot visitor, religiously minded, caused a brief stir, while local families and businesses showcased gear and goods in elaborate parade displays as residents enjoyed the warm summer day.
A lengthy town celebration featured stock powder bindings and a horse dressed in pants with a banner, as Mystic Workers' lodge floats led the parade. Jenny Watkins greeted the crowd at the band stand, the flag raised, and a grove picnic with prayers, readings, and oration by R. M. Barnes. races, recitations, a Sparland vs Peoria ball game, and a large fireworks display followed in hot, sunny weather with many locals and visitors in attendance.
Local notes from Camp Grove include visits by Francis Long and James McMullen kin, Mrs. Will King returning from Canova, a midnight July 2 celebration girl for Mr. and Mrs. James Winne, and numerous 4th of July gatherings. Residents zoals Nellie Barnett, Tillie Brown, and Mary Campion visit relatives. hayrack sales by C M Gibney. families at Peoria celebrations. Farrier and Hickey clan visits. and Oliver Finch’s lakes recreation.
A large crowd at the Saratoga diamond witnessed an exciting game with Pony Loller shining in the box for Saratoga and Tom Murphy catching. Saratoga led 8 to 1 in the first two innings, Castleton narrowed the gap to 8 to 6 by final out. Lippett and Holmes opened for Castleton until the fourth when Lippett Bros. took over and Castleton added five runs. Umpire Leo Carroll of Bradford judged the match with satisfaction.
A testimonial from C L Carter of Skirum Alabama praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure he has found for colic and diarrhoea. He credits the remedy with saving his life during a severe attack and reports feeling well after using a half bottle of the 25 cent size. Sold by A J Ironmonger Druggist.
Local notes report the June 26 wedding of George Perkins and Laura Wilson, performed by Rev. Marsh at the Peoria parsonage. The couple left for Chicago and a lakes cruise, with plans for a reception canceled due to the bride’s illness. The groom recently bought a home on California avenue and earns with Avery Planter. best wishes from neighbors.
Cherryvale postmaster F. M. Hamilton also runs general goods and patent medicines. He calls Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy standard here and says it never fails to give satisfaction. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger, Druggist.
LA PRAIRIE J T Burnett visited from Wednesday until Friday in Paxton Robert and Enwart Hall of Chicago are visiting relatives in this community. Miss Mabel Melion of Lacon is the guest of Miss Alice Scoon. Misses Alice Monier and Lucie Smith left Tuesday for a six weeks outing at Colorado Springs. Mrs Johnson and daughter Edna of Brimfield are visiting at Charles Scoon's. Mrs Neill of Milwaukee is the guest of the Scoon families. Mrs McNeish and daughter Miss Ellen of Chicago are visiting the Burnett and Scott families. Claude Calder is visiting in Paxton. Miss Lucie Calder was the guest of the Misses O'Brien of Sparland the past week. The John Reynolds home was the scene of a juvenile party on Saturday afternoon for Mrs Reynolds sister's children, Mrs Crane of Oklahoma, who has been visiting them the past two weeks. The Woman's Missionary society of the U P church will give a sweet pea social in the church dining room Friday evening of this week. Luncheon will be served. All are cordially invited. Miss Agnes Burnett entertained about 20 ladies at tea Saturday afternoon. The guest of honor was Miss Belle Burdett of Esmond ND. The ladies had a delightful time at this hospitable home. George Gallup is erecting a fine barn Rev Martin is adding a kitchen to his residence Alma Calder was the guest of Louise Hillebrand at Speer from Thursday until Sunday.
Patrick Collins, who has been ill so long, is not getting along as well as friends could wish. Miss Anna Mae Calder was a Henry visitor Monday.
Devlin Coal company transfers Lots 5 6 7 Block 34 Toluca to Mrs Louis Ratsky. Mrs Louis Ratsky transfers Lots 5 6 7 Block 84 Toluca to Louis Ratsky. Phebe A English and husband to Miranda Doyle Lots 207 and 216 Henry. Marriage licenses issued: Stock Novak 19 and Anna War man 19 Wenona. Joy Rudolf 26 and Franciska Lilek 21 Wenona. Armando Spina 23 Toluca and Mary Antonacci 18 Toluca.
A nostalgic line promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as painless purifiers that relieve headache and biliousness and keep bowels right, priced 25 cents at A J Ironmonger’s Drug Store.
Geraldine Shaw visits Lon Dally this week. The Christian church tea Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Kelso Buard Wherry and Stickel drew good turnout. Next tea July 17 at Mrs. George Dally. Royal Neighbors initiated a candidate with a banquet. House painters at Wm Wheeler’s refresh the home. Several visits and calls noted among local families including Dally, Stickel, Kelso, Wheeler, Bracken, and Moffitt households.
Reports that the Depot Hotel in Centralia has served chicken for dinner nearly every day for thirty years, with two exceptions noted.
The Joseph Sutherland farm comprising 225 acres in section 22 Milo township Bureau County Illinois lies four miles east of Bradford. The property includes 120 acres of farm land and 105 acres timber and pasture land. Sold to settle the estate. For price and details apply to A W Shriver Bradford Ill. 6-20-2m R F D 4.
Milwaukee Binders HAYING TOOLS DEERING AND PLYMOUTH BIN DER TWINE SOLD AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST. Fine line of Buggies Wagons Robes Whips etc. The Marseilles Grain Dump the Best on the Market. Call and see them. We also handle Machine Oil Lubricating Oil and Kerosene. We want your trade if fair dealing will merit it Yours to please
A catalog entry describes the stallion Cyclone Z No. 0406 as a chestnut sorrel horse standing 16 hands 1 inch high and weighing 1,275 pounds with a noted action and a mark of 2.15 percent, followed by pedigree details.
The Board of Review will meet at 9 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. on July 1 2 and 8 and the first five days of each following week until work is finished All complaints must be filed in writing and signed on or before August 15 By Order of Board of Review Lacon Illinois
The Reader medicines from Reedler Medicine Co. are advertised as safe pure and reliable with sale at J. W. Niece’s Drug Store. Reedler Medicine Co. 3148 S. Washington St. Peoria Ill.
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