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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
11
Sparland and Broadmoor columns describe visits from D. R. Taylor, Hans Otto, Chas Gapen, and others, plus engagements, church notices, travel plans to Peoria and Missouri, and a marriage license in Peoria. Local residents and relatives are listed with short travel and visiting details, church events, and community updates.
A short advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for summer colic or diarrhoea. It emphasizes the remedy's value, claiming it is worth a hundred times its cost when needed by a family.
The column lists community visits, family travels, church activities, and social events in La Prairie Center and Bradford. It notes Red Cross fund contributions, chautauqua attendance, motor trips, and home improvements, with mentions of local residents and their families across multiple towns.
Real estate transfers include Leslie Wilson and wife to W H Harrison for land in Saratoga and Alfred R Wright et al to German Evangelist Lutheran Church for 14 acres in Roberts. Fahy to Theressa Bertalots for Toluca blocks. Marriage licenses issued to Dalrymple and Lammis, Larmis and Swartz, Montayne and Hopper.
Camp Grove notes show Red Cross membership reaching 52. Local social items report visits by Mrs Dunnigan to Elmwood and numerous Sunday gatherings at homes in Camp Grove including Frank Murphy, Lulu Cartwright, and Mrs Currie. Mrs Morgan Myers underwent a delicate head trouble operation at Proctor hospital with Nurse Dillavone assisting. others attend funerals and visit relatives as contractors plan a new school building.
The C A railroad through agent Simpson donated ten dollars to Lacon for repairs. Mrs George Catlin’s home in Lacon is being broken up and sold. Mrs Florence Hubbard and Harry Holler wed in Peoria with plans to reside on a Lacon area farm. W J Black spoke at a Red Cross meeting in La Prairie. Lincoln chautauqua at Wenona was a success with 1404 dollars receipts. Sparland receipts totaled 1016. Wenona saw several accidents. J Hensel fractured an arm, Willis Griffin bruised and arm injuries, and a Petrovich child sustained arm fractures. A steeplejack named Roberts repaired St Mary’s church cross and roof in this city.
Edward P Bluell of Henry narrowly avoided draft exemption due to a board discrepancy before revision. Bluell draws 1562 the district key number as improvements worth 185 thousand dollars expand Aledo business district this year including a new post office city hall bank building and four new business houses.
Educational Bulletin notes July is the month for considering levies for education and building purposes. Certify and return to the township treasurer by the first Tuesday in August, then to the county clerk by the second Monday. Separate funds, proper fund use, and penalties for delays are outlined, with a biographical line about Dr. Van Pelt’s 99th year leading Sunday school.
Illinois county officers urge opposition to a measure that would slash probate fees, likely halving county clerk earnings in many counties. Proponents say the bill targets probate courts. critics warn it would imperil county offices and patient administration of estates.
Rev. T. R. Egerton known as the fighting parson is preparing to answer the call to arms. His resignation will wait until acceptance and call to colors. If he goes to war he may move his family to Peoria for his daughters to continue schooling. The McNair estate near Macomb valued at 300000 is being settled among Presbyterian institutions.
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