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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1887
Page
6
A compilation of community items from Lacon and Sparland Illinois. Marriages, business moves, fairs, lectures, church events, Decoration Day observations, and local sports and theater notes are reported with names of residents, businesses, and nearby towns.
Mt Palatine details include Daniel McNabb selling land to Fred Wolf and buying the John Morrigan place east of town. Michinel Mattern appears in local notes and Geo Hartenbower loses a valuable mare, as does John McNabb Jr. A grand bowery is planned for July 4 with noted attendees Fannie Barr and Norah Toppin.
Tine accompanied by Prof Skeels and wife of Granville visited Deer Park. Our burg enjoyed a splendid shower Sunday evening. Sadie Kelso arrived in Putnam last week and was greeted by many friends. The W E Cassidy Manufacturing Co. of Chicago agent toured the area taking farmer orders for vices and tools. The town is booming with spring improvements as KE Henkins remodeled his residence and a new refloored store is being prepared. Sam Haines did the work. lawns and shade trees are planted at homes. John Anderson improved his property with Slanter's lathe fencing. Potato bugs are common chatter and Mr Parish from Tiskilwa visited to promote washing machines. The teachers association met at the Christian church. the east side of the river was well represented and a generous dinner was served in Condit's grove. Rain aided vegetation. visitors from Peoria and Jefferson attended. The cemetery clean-up day drew many citizens. Supervisor Wheeler urged broad turnout to restore graves. J R Vench attends the Sabbath School convention in Chicago.
A foot race north of town drew four entries: Mike’s old mare, a three year old colt, a clod masher, and Dan Merritt. The old mare won, the colt came second, the clod masher third, and Dan finished fourth after shedding a boot and hat during the sprint. Both horses are now under Dr Stipp care.
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