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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
5
July 24 1818 Sparland Chautauqua concert series drew large audiences with lectures by Gen Frank Jackson and Mortimer Cramer and a closing program by Bland's band orchestra. Visitors from Chillicothe Speer Milo Lacon Henry and Camp Grove attended events and social gatherings.
A terse note indicates the Chautauqua wall project navex satisfactory status with brief remarks. No further details or dates shown in the readable text.
The Chautauqua at Sparland enjoys cool pleasant weather and strong support from Dr. N. B. W. McCartney. R. Glenn Quine visits from Washburn with friends, entertaining guests while Partridge and Draves receive praise. The tent site impresses with tree shade and easy dressing space, and locals lend chairs and benches to accommodate attendees. Bead work by Pueblo Indians and a ten month old baby attract interest.
The pastor plans regular Sunday services next Sunday July 27 at Bethel in the morning and Sparland in the evening. On Sunday August 3 Miss Atkinson of Normal will speak at Bethel in the morning and Sparland in the evening. Sunday School and League services continue. Mrs. Helen Dobbins of Chicago has returned home after visiting her parents at the M E parsonage and attending the Chautauqua. The M E parsonage porch roof was painted and the church is being redecorated.
Miss Ruth Hastings traveled to Peoria for eye treatment joined by her mother and Dr. Royce of Sparland. Ralph Taylor and spouse returned from South Dakota last Tuesday to glad friends. Mrs. Albert Russell cared for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Grover Roberts ill from Chillicothe but improving. Chautauqua attendees from the countryside gathered in Sparland this week. Mrs. Arthur Kehlenbach visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Blackwell of Henry, last Tuesday and Wednesday.
South Whitefield reports visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Alex Brown of Henry and their son D Brown, while Mrs WW Holler and son Glenn return from Peoria. Chauncey Peters plans dancing parties with music and refreshments, starting Friday. Mrs A Kuhn and children return to Clifton home after two weeks with Hofer and Wunder families. Alma and Jennie Gogerty visit Enoch Baugh family. Rain is needed as corn and vegetation suffer. farmers cut oats for a light crop. Dr Hobson's products advertised for skin conditions with claimed quick relief.
The Ridge area anticipates harvesting oats this week with the bulk to follow next week. Robert Gehrig traveled to Peoria for naturalization papers. A hot dry spell troubled farmers but caused no severe damage. De Roy Wielcox began threshing his father’s wheat at 20 bushels per acre, with other field work ongoing. John Finn moved to Nelson for a machine operator job. F H Cornell heads north for lake fishing. Livestock shipments to Chicago via the Santa Fe increased after the new double track. Robert Turnbull sent a car of yearling cattle selling at $9.10 per hundred.
Miss Wetzel and Miss Russell visit and sew in Sparland and Elgin. Families attend gatherings at homes in War Perry’s Putnam Tiskilwa and Sparland Chautauqua events. Numerous visits to Wm Fountain and other residents mark a busy Sunday and weekend in Prince ton, Tiskilwa, Henry, and neighborhood. The note records many named families and regular social calls.
Mrs Mary Hanchett visits at Howard Crawyer s. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Clarence Hay s. Bertha and Eva McClane visit with M Hanchett iris Mr and Mrs Burton Barker and child in Peoria. Preaching at M B D church next Sunday at 11. Mr and Mrs Carl Barker visit Roy Stone s. Mabel Carrico and Ethelt Reid guests of Miss Waele Bass. Mr and Mrs Adi Gerard visit Chambersburg. Gerard sister of Mrs Lidgard. Henry and family guests of Obie at lakes. Madeline McKlwee 18 with mother at 20 South Race Street.
Howard Edminster of La prairie was a Broadmoor caller Monday. Miss Leona Bushawn of Camp Grove visited her parents over Sunday. Harry Holmes and wife of Ta Prairie were visitors last week at the home of his brother Alfred. Miss Gladys Glover of Chicago was the guest of Olive Rees recently. George W. Bean and wife of Ke wanee visited relatives Friday and Saturday. B G Rees accompanied Mrs. Sidener to North Dakota for a short visit with relatives. Mrs. Sarah Sidener of Indiana spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. BE. G. Rees, and will go to North Dakota to visit relatives on the way home for a longer visit.
The notice reports Miss Violet Wabel returns from a New York trip and enjoyed her visit yet is glad to be home. Mrs. Carver and daughter Clecta Irtrisky have come to Sparland to assist with the Bourdette home where Mrs. Bourdette remains seriously ill. Nurse Miss Latham of Pekin cares for the patient as family and friends hope for a rapid improvement. Mrs. Adolph Bourdette is much improved and able to take nourishment.
An auto collision three miles east of Kewanee involved Ira Hayden of Bradford in a seven passenger Glide. The buggy carrying Peter Stuhlstatz his wife and children was turning west when struck. All four in the buggy escaped injury. the buggy and auto suffered extensive damage.
Henry is to host Fowler and Clark with their Dog and Pony show on Saturday July 26 featuring Satin the pony valued at ten thousand dollars. Satin allegedly speaks by trainer suggestion and can identify rainbow colors and tell time with an ordinary watch. The act includes color reading, audience interaction, and demonstrations of arithmetic-like feats. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under ten.
Court records detail hearings on estates of Diana Feazel Eva Kraus and other deceased, with claims allowed or rejected, guardianship bonds set, and letters of administration issued. Real estate transfers include Marvin Hughitt to James Colgan and James Colgan to James Hickey, plus Toluca Coal Co to Chris Cofoid, and marriages show William Shafer and Anna Arnett wed.
Canton Christian Church reports a record Sunday school attendance of 4714 with 3261 average. the vast crowd fills the church and surrounding areas as Rev Welshimer leads a strong building and outreach effort. The church plans to sustain high turnout through a 100-member building-up committee and two stenographers supporting 90 teachers.
Public notice lists Pure Bread Roadster Stallion with license A 3363 renewed Feb 26 1913. Details include Billie Thomas Hill foaled 1894 height 16 hands weight 1400 and breeding records from 2:09% to 2:18%. Sire William M Hill and dam Possum Pie with multiple progeny. Stallion examined by Dr H A Gebhardt and cleared of diseases, licensed to stand in Illinois for 1914 season. home barn and precautions noted.
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