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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
13
Prof. J. R. Bouton is the Sparland local representative for The Henry Republican and will handle all entrusted news items with prompt attention. He is authorized to transact all business connected with this paper.
Sparland residents describe a holiday week with no shaft work, visits from relatives, and school holiday activities. Plans include a M B church commencement, two graduates Lina Jarman and Grace Aitchison, a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Chessnut, an ice cream social, and a Woodman Memorial Day observance. Rebuilding and growth noted as old elevator demolition begins and lumber used for new coal works housing.
The Steuben township Sunday school convention met at Bethel church on Sunday May 26. Morning sessions opened with a song service led by W B Duncan and prayers by Rev St John. County President J A Williams welcomed attendees and Mrs Waugh Dunlap taught the Sunday school lesson.
Rev Chessman delivers the baccalaureate sermon before the Sparland high school class of 1907 on June 2. He shares personal struggles choosing words, advocates learning by rote versus inquiry, and promotes the laboratory method to know God. He ties education to daily life, service, and persistent growth toward spiritual understanding.
Local social items record visits among La Prairie residents and nearby towns including Monmouth Peoria Wyoming and Normal. People mentioned include Miss Bessie Willard Miss Hazel King Mrs. Barnes Miss Rose Herridge and Miss Ada Aitchison. A baseball game between Sparland and La Prairie is announced for Saturday June 8 at La Prairie Center.
A Cedar Grove resident, George H. Parris, praises Electric Bitters in a letter saying after liver and kidney troubles relief came after one bottle and full cure after three. The note, framed as a testimonial, promotes the remedy as best for stomach liver and kidney troubles at City Drug Store for 50 cents.
Marshall County Circuit Court term opened under Judge Worthington with little business. Several cases continued or dismissed including manslaughter and murder indictments and a water mains dispute. Divorces granted or pending involve Wilcox and Hall families. Italian widows seek damages from coal mine incident defendants. Court reconvenes next week.
Wiliam Moreland will also be tried next week. John A. Burcham to Grover C. Burcham lot 16 block 18 Varna. Grover C. Burcham to John A. Burcham lots 21 22 23 24 block 47 and lots 6 7 block 72 Toluca. Louis N. Osborne to Frank and Clara Barr lot 11 block 4 Sparland. Peter Jacobs to Frank Van Antwerp 20 feet off east side lot 5 block 7 Sparland. Andrew J. McCartney to Edward J. and Jazob F. Fairbanks sw qr se qr sec 27 129 e. Daniel Schneider to Ellsworth Potter et al sublot 2 of lot 141 Henry.
Star report notes Georgia Moffitt was taken to Presbyterian hospital last Saturday and had an operation on Monday. The operation succeeded but observers fear the shock may have taxed her frail health. Forty hours devotion at St. Ann's church this week draws many friends and priests from nearby towns. J M Breen returned from North Dakota trip. Corn sold around 50 to 51 cents a bushel as farmers moved grain despite late season and mild weather.
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