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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
3
Sparland residents and visitors appear in many items from illness to travel. Mrs Frank Cumming suffers tonsillitis while Dr Royca treats Mrs E Airline for a tonsil infection and Henry hospital care follows X ray. Several families visit relatives. a Morgan Park boy sustains a broken arm after a wagon accident. local officials report tax and school fund details for 1916.
Mrs Reid had a new barn painted by Mr Winter and Smith from Tiskilwa. Clenn Stone remains bedbound but kindness and a post card shower are hoped to cheer him. Mrs Henry Windhorst returned home near Greenfield Ind after visiting since her sister’s death. Grandma Cavanaugh visits Bertha Cohre. Clarence McClane hosts visitors including Glenn Swearingen and Dan Swearingen. Miss Nellie Lambert’s club outing ends with ice cream and cake before her Indiana departure.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve constipation and dull feelings by using one box tonight. It promises immediate improvement and a sense of vitality after use.
A reader’s missive from St Louis rails at public inefficiency and modern life. The writer mocks infighting over improvements and urges self reliance while rejecting progress and public joy. He likens the sentiment to a nationwide trend in major cities.
Mrs Lucy Stout was "dutied sick" last week. Mrs George Holler entertained her sister Miss Klein the past week. Kline and Tanner of Sparland finished Mr Hayline's painting and improved the buildings. Benny Hunt and wife welcomed a baby boy born Thursday the 18th. Dr Cromwell cared for mother and Mrs Jarman for nurse. Uncle Timothy Van Antwerp of Sparland reported flourishing conditions there. Mesdames John and Joseph Bender of Humphrey Neb plan visits with Wm Russ’s family in Henry. Katie Klein and mother of Henry visited Frank Wunder. Val Hofer and wife called. Neighbors attended a ball game at Henry last Thursday. it was fine. T S Hunt stayed overnight at Charles Hunt’s and visited the new grandson at Benny Hunt’s. Grandpa TS grew seriously ill Tuesday morning. Lloyd E Everman of Newton Ind displayed Chicago Portrait Co work nearby. He is a pleasant speaker and good walker.
Advertises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honky as a remedy to relieve stuffed heads and runny noses. Claims balsams clear air passages quickly, reduce coughing, and speed recovery with directed use and a leftover bottle as cough and cold insurance.
A New Jersey coal and lumber dealer used large public notices to disclose his firm’s debt. The move prompted quicker payments as neighbors realized the press can enforce fair dealing. The episode size shows a shift toward cash basis ethics in small communities.
Probate matters cover final reports, allowances, and hearings for Joseph Hensley Mary McGrath and other deceased estates with notices for final settlement heirs and administrators. Real estate transfers include multiple quit claims and tax deeds across Marshall and To lupa areas with named grantees and parcels.
Cottage residents host events and family visits fill a weekend. births include a daughter to Ira Minner, while social plans note an ice cream social at Wm Piper’s home and various visits among neighbors and friends around Frank Doty and John Doty’s.
A new auto trail named Triple P Trail is planned to run from Peru through Seatonville Princeton Waukegan Whittell and Chillicothe with state aid concrete road construction. Opposition arises from rivals tied to the Ivy rail project along the river drift and local backers from Depue Spring Valley and Bureau.
The Deutschland arrives in American ports with about 1000 tons of dye stuffs, eluding British and French ships. Analysts foresee vast naval and Zeppelin trade potential, blocking countermeasures and prolonging the global conflict. State authorities plan a new colony near Waltertown as leprosy cases rise. two victims, a Mexican and his wife, are taken into custody amid 150 suspected cases in the state.
A memoir style snippet reflects July's beauty and summer haze as a sailor named Abbott closes a life chapter at age 30. He thanks friends and home, looks forward to new adventures, and recalls crossing to the Bar with hopeful anticipation.
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