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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
11
Sparland notes show Mrs Ollie Hastings visiting relatives, Miss Neva Duncan staying with Miss Mary Osborne, and Matilda Kline visiting her sister. The community mentions threshing near Chillicothe, funerals for Henry Frank, and many attendees at the Chautauqua with visitors from Henry, Delavan, and Davenport.
A man’s body was found broken by a moving train about a mile south of town. The coroner ruled accidental passing by a train. Identified by papers as G. D. Davis, wife in Barrville notified. burial held at Sparland cemetery with brief services.
Regular services expected next Sunday July 25 at Bethel and Sparland. Fourth quarterly conference to be held in Sparland July 26 at 10 30 pm. All official members trustees stewards presidents of societies superintendents of Sunday schools to attend with full year reports in writing. Pastor.
Mr and Mrs Theo Borg hosted a gathering Sunday for about 30 friends and relatives to celebrate Mrs Borgs birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Brokaw Wim Piper Chesney Wilson Jardine Chesney Hunt and Fred Farley along with Florence Wilson from Providence and other family members. The Sunday events included visits from Will Piper Ed Wilson and extended family across the area.
The Sparland Boy Scouts, a branch of the National Order of Boy Scouts, organized in September 1914 by Hans Otto a public school eighth grade teacher. They elect officers and run meetings like adults and attended the May Annual Interscholastic contest in Toluca in Scout fashion. unique in Marshall County.
Henry Frank born November 14, 1886 in Ekenboken Rhinish Bavaria Germany died July 14 1915 at his Sparland home aged 78 years 8 months Survived by wife Margaret Vogt nine children among them Charles Henry and Otto Frank and a brother Jacob Frank Funeral held July 17 at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev D McLeish with psalms and hymns and interment in Sparland cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mrs Henry Frank and Family.
The Sparland Chautauqua ends after six days with strong attendance and engaging events. Ellis Brooks Military and Concert band drew praise for a grand afternoon and a martial sacred southern program. Walter R. Poole spoke on Fiji Islands experiences and civilization’s impact, sharing vivid anecdotes and cultural notes.
The Beatrice Weller Company headlined the fifth day with Miss Weller showcasing cartoon storytelling and landscape art. Rollo McBride urged humane reform at Harrison street station, proposing homes for the fallen and better morals over jail.
In 1888 I suffered a severe cholera morbus attack. Two doctors gave no relief and advised telegraphing for family. A hotel porter bought Champlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for 50 cents. A double dose restored sleep and strength. by 5 am I traveled on, still shaky but well. Ad by H. W. Ireland Louisville Wy Obtainable everywhere.
Miss Rose Ely visits home folks then returns to Normal. Mrs. Hunt suffers a boil. sisters Isabelle and Betty Miller help. Opal Sale visits country home. Frank Farling visits Mendota to see mother. Frank Wunder and family enjoy a new auto from Henry Overland agent. Marie Smith of Henry rides pony to Merritt home. Mrs. Walter Holler and sister visit Will Quiram near Holton. Violet Klein Meyers of Michigan announces Vaughn Lee birth on June 15. Relatives from Peoria visit Genesee, Henry, and Lacon. Elmer Deck family visit R. L. Wanghop. Grandpa Deck recovery with oats cutting underway.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a versatile antiseptic remedy for cuts bruises pimples eczema and skin blemishes. It warns that even small injuries can lead to infection such as blood poisoning and promotes an original 2 ounce box for 25 cents from your druggist.
Mr and Mrs Frank Billings visited Will Shorts on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Horrock visited Jesse Barker on Thursday. Miss Addie Barker spent Sunday at Ed Moniers. Mr and Mrs Clarence McClane welcomed a baby boy, giving them a boy and a girl. Mrs L M Bell is the nurse. Mr and Mrs Elmer Martell are released from quarantine and all are glad. The Martells thank everyone for help during scarlet fever and for cards and bouquets for Alta.
An ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine balsam tar and honey. It claims thousands benefited and urges readers to ask dealers for a 25cc bottle to start relief from cough and cold.
An 19th century retelling of Mother Shipton's prophecy lists visions of travel without horses, widespread accidents, instant global thoughts, underwater walking, aerial sightings, floating iron, gold in stone, and an end of the world in 1881. The excerpt notes England and early discoveries, framing the prophecy as historically published in 1485.
In a Louisiana Negro settlement a judge in a one room shack fines Sam eighteen dollars and ninety cents for drinking. Sam pays, then explains the “law book” was a mail order catalogue and jokes that if it showed “ottermobiles” he would have faced life.
Several residents in Lawn Ridge and nearby areas are mentioned. Angelia Perkins visits Merle Chapin near Princeville while Art and Clarence Streitmatter recover at home. Lucy Mertz of Elgin visits and calls on Robert Gehrig. Carrie Hamilton travels from Chillicothe to see her invalid father Robert Moody. Herman Budde loses a work horse. Rain aids berry growers as George Jones and Ida McGion igal reap rewards. Wheat harvests proceed with little loss despite rain. Webster Green owns 60 acres on the Proc tor farm and expects good returns.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles after hard work. It claims quick relief, praises a grateful user testimonial, notes counter irritation benefits, and pricing and availability from all druggists for 25 cents.
Ned Swain donates 200 acres adjoining the Miller home farm for hospital support. Deeds to be finalized after Royal Arch Masons meet in October. swain to receive $800 yearly during life. Farm totals 464 acres once transferred. Swain, not a Mason, is linked by family to Miller.
The Chi Namel Ready to Use Grains material hides color and blemishes in old flooring giving color grain and wearing quality of new hardwood. It can be applied by inexperienced users and even cement floors or carpets can be transformed with a New Chi Namel finish for about 4 cents per square foot.
Probate proceedings include estate of George H Holler with will admitted to probate and letters of administration issued to Harry E Wescott, bond $200. Other estates undergo partial distribution, final settlement notices, and guardianship adjustments for John J Heitz, minor. Real estate transfers and a civic-tinged poem conclude the docket.
Judge William C Hooker of Carthage who practiced law in Hancock county for 60 years died last week at age 80. He came to Ulnois in the 1840s as a member of a Shakespearean company and later studied law at Nauvoo before being admitted to the Illinois bar. He was a personal friend of Stephen A. Douglas and aided in the uprising that drove the Mormons from Hancock County.
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