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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
11
The Sparland page reports a successful junior chautauqua with a pageant titled America Yesterday and Today. It notes large local attendance, varied episodes, and praise for Edna Brannon’s supervision. Other items include visits, travel, and social news from area residents and families.
Miss Kate Thomas returns to days visiting relatives in Gerard Illinois with Mrs Anna Hawksworth and family. Charlie Thomas of Pontiac visits with his mother during the week of the 4th. Baptist Aid Society to host an ice cream social at Mrs May Hart home. Miss Hattie Nay of Peoria visits Albert Russell family around the 4th. Genevieve Colwell visiting friends in Princeville. Hugh Russell suffers from swollen face due to ulcerated tooth. advertisement pitches a summer remedy for colic or diarrhoea.
A mix of old proverbs and observations on gender roles contrasts men's steadier self acceptance with women's perpetual striving. The piece notes women fret over small matters yet may face bigger questions better, while men accept life as is and avoid envy. It touches on digestion remedies, hunters’ laws, and local social notes.
In a quiet ceremony on Thursday at 4 30 p m July 5 at 113 Crescent avenue Rev David B McCown officiated. Miss Mildred Titus North Chillicothe and Walter Null Hobart Ind were married with Mr and Mrs John Titus and sister Annie Titus and Mr and Mrs George Zimmer in attendance. The couple will reside in Hobart Ind where the groom works as foreman at Parrish Leaflet Co.
Milton Holler visited son George in Peoria on Sunday. Edna Miles stayed with Henry relatives. Rose Ely visits from Peoria. Vernell Stout visits his mother and little brother. Fred Ely hosts Miller family and Ed Wishall. Willard Rickey and family from Henry call at Hayline's. Benny Hunt buys a new Buick from a Chillicothe dealer. Mr. and Mrs. Wa Moore welcome a baby girl born Saturday. Dr. Cromwell and nurse Katie Van Dyke attended. Grandparents include George Moore and John Ely. R. Waughop of Henry visits his sons. A young neighbor reportedly entertained at a local home. HB Blough of Peoria has a baby girl. Fred Schupp's group visited Metamora. Neuhalsen family from Lacon visited Holler. Ray Elkins's family spent Sunday with J. Hayline. Farm life busy with corn plowing and hay making as weeds spread. Guy Smith and wife visited Henry.
McColl and Smith advertise as reliable experienced salesmen ready to ensure successful auctions. R. K. McColl based in Princeton Illinois and Lisle Smith in Manlius Illinois invite potential clients to schedule dates early for best results.
Last week's tent meetings closed with five conversions and strong gospel services. Chas Worthington and wife, home on furlough, will speak next Sunday at 11 o'clock, likely at the tent, with a Sunday School at 10. Reports note good crop prospects, a large Kewanee celebration with orderly crowds, and local visits by Miss Young and others.
Probate notes show letters of administration issued to Ellen Krantz for Frank O Kranz with bond of 145000 and hearing dates in 1917. Real estate transfers list numerous properties in Richland and Bennington townships and Toluca additions. Also mentions marriage licenses and local Red Cross chapter counts in Bell Plain township.
Expert horse dealers warn against expecting a market slump as demand remains strong with postwar recovery. The automobile and bicycle do not replace horses yet, and Europe’s war losses, up to 10 million in military service, boost future need for work animals. The Percheron Society of America notes 84 percent of farmers do not raise horses for market, a potential missed opportunity for those who do.
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