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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
11
Sparland notes include visits from residents of Peoria Chicago and Lacon, a wedding at Lacon parsonage, a miscellany shower for Nellie Jacobs and Warren Jones, and two local commencement programs. The eighth grade graduates and the 1917 high school class are documented with names, events, and gifts.
Mrs Jackson of Peoria visited friends at the Newell house while Robert Ray returns from Johnson City as foreman of a local mine. Madie Keiser and children of Lacon visited Mrs. Asa Nightwonger. Warren Jones and bride settle on Vine Street. Invitations sent from Glen Elder to attend Miss Lydia Fink’s wedding to Beryle Daugherty. The Ross family corrects moving plans to Wisconsin. Eighth grade exercises were delayed by rain. Melvin Doran, age 11, walked from Lacon to attend, with grandfather Robert Doran of Henry sending encouragement from Kansas.
A 1911 testimonial from Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana urges households to keep Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus. She recalls two of her children falling ill that summer and receiving immediate relief after using the remedy. The note warns of the disease’s danger and frequent deaths before medicine or a physician could arrive.
Dr C M Wilmot returns from Chicago. Frank Merrill to work on J K Burnett farm. Dorothy Phillips visits sister Blanch Swope. Ruth Dodd visits Peoria parents. State Bank of Speer directors meet on Wednesday. Hopedale visitors Mr and Mrs B E Davis. Henry Amen and Mrs Amen travel to Peoria. Pear Grove begins nursing course at Peoria Deaconess Hospital. Memorial services held in La Prairie M E church. Lawn Ridge memorial program with children decorating graves. O G McCraw family visits Dunlap. M J Barton of Northampton visiting Henry Amen family. Red Cross membership drive 65 members. charter sought. HQ at O W Hurd building. Miss Minerva Manchester entertained at Congregational church. well attended.
Joy to Whitefield reports Dr. Pinkerton and wife staying with Harry Monroe and plans to move into a yellow house soon. Miss Anna Hufnagel returns home for two months, Miss Carrie Teagarden visits relatives, school closes with a Debolt timber picnic, Viola Herr to teach in Marseilles next year, Grandpa Herr’s illness noted, Henry Hufnagel and wife visit.
Imported in July 1911 Jason is a dark grey thoroughbred draft stallion bred by M Monthule in Sarthe. He has strong conformation and a proven record as a high class drafter producer. He will stand for the 1917 season at multiple noted locations with a $15 living colt insurance and strict terms.
A large group of ladies attended the bakery sale in Henry Saturday afternoon and reported strong aid. The event showcased home made country baking with praise for Mr. Smith’s efforts. A tent meeting is planned for June 18 at Whitefield with Bro. Meneka expected to lead, and Frank Thompson of Tiskilwa promoting related insurance interests.
Probate actions include leave to purchase a monument for Sherman Sperry estate and final report approval for Ingram Smith. Appointments and conservatorship orders cover Laura Green, with bond set at 18000. Several inventories and claims allowed, adoptions granted for Susan Griffith and others, plus multiple quit claim deeds and marriage licenses in Peoria County area.
Sugar Grove notes list visits from Granville Kansas Colorado Peoria and New Jersey. The Sugar Grove school closes Friday with Miss Mary Schubert as next year’s teacher. A death in the community Albert Trobaugh’s wife mourned with funeral held at home Rev Mercer officiating.}
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