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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
6
Residents in Lacon and surrounding towns are noted in a series of brief items. Moves, visits, and family events include Bart Riel moving into a Connolly house, Tepnie Bates returning to Pekin, and Kate Burke visiting Lagon friends in Chicago.
Comrade Isa Cooper is very low. Alex Walker visits old time friends. Y Gepen built a small building behind his store. Uncle Ned Henry roofed the barn with help from Duncan. Rey James preached the Bacca lamenta sermon for the class Sunday night, keeping some away. Last week a telegram announced the death of G M Johnson.
A storm Friday night damaged local property and livestock. Lightning struck an oak on the James O Leary place and five young cattle belonging to Paul Nighswonger were killed. Also noted are farm equipment sales from G W Zimmerman and visits by Emma Wall, Perry Cooper, and Isaac Cooper. A Thomas Haskins incident with barb wire and a mare injured by hail is reported. Grain-o beverage advertisement concludes.
Sugar Grove items note Joe Bogner shelled corn, road smoothing by district 28, James Wilson building a boat for Cally Clawson, and O F Bart painting his house. Neighbors struggle with plowing, Lucy Bart’s visit from Norman, Sylvester Sparling hired to teach school, and Wyoming Bradford trip. Health concerns for Will Kapraun, Dudley Hubbard colt injury, Dr Briggs treating fracture, and large potatoes reported by Dwyer boys. New sorghum mill planned, Thomas Monter building scales and bay shed, and eight acres planted by William Wallace. RM Tremain cow injury and recovery with calf.
Mrs Lucan Tree shows off new paintwork by Duke Ros as families visit near Henry. Swift family trips to Peoria, and telephone poles set, while Children’s Day exercises are planned for next Sunday at 8 pm. Flora Runnells graduates praised and a Red Town schooling picnic near Moffit woods draws a crowd.
CANNAH JONES reports a large turnout at the funeral of Mrs Jennie Reid Smith. The service was led by Pastor Rey Moses with the Whitefield choir singing. Also notes a severe wind storm causing damage in the area, including a hay barn, uprooted trees, and a struck clothes line post, with Ed Adkins briefly knocked down but unharmed.
The ladies of the M B church plan a social at Condit's Grove on Jane 23. A Quincy granite monument for A B Henkins was placed last Thursday by Mellow of Lacon. Town hall construction contract awarded to Newson for 12T, aligning with domestic production. Children’s day programs at Christian and M churches featured, with Roy Northrup aiding in the services and a hopeful collection.
The Magnolia Band plans an open air park concert on Saturday evening June 17 with ice cream and cake for all attendees. Local social news notes a wedding in Hennepin involving Miss Elen Engstrand and Miles Hauger. A sick sister-in-law, Aunt Jennie Ransome, suffers heart neuralgia and seeks speedy recovery. Mrs Doty of Des Moines thanks for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The Congregational church choir enjoyed a pleasure trip to Deer Park and Starved Rock on Tuesday. Judge McNabb holds a three day county court session this week. The Ladies Mite Society served ice cream and a strawberry treat last Friday to a well attended event. We note the marriage of Judge Albert of Florida to a Magnolia couple at the courthouse in Hennepin on Monday. Jennie Whiting plans a Chicago visit and summer trip to Michigan. Miss Calla and May Rousseau leave for Houston with Lora Sparks accompanying to Kansas City. A week of religious lectures at IOU & Opera House featuring Regers Lenz and Crary. J Be Taylor adds to his dwelling. nearly ready for plasterers. Granville plans include the three I R R project drawing much attention. Frank Whiting bought property in Granville and will open a law office there. Items recall people losing various items, and a long bonnet spotted rolling along Chestnut Street.
Mrs L W Jenkins suffers stomach trouble and Mrs Isaac Richwine is dangerously sick. Walter Chance and wife visited James Chance on Saturday. J B Albert repairs roads. Children’s day service planned for next Sunday evening. Grand Army veterans attended a memorial service at Bureau Junction last Sunday. Mrs Templeton and daughter Mary return from Peru. Henry Cassell begins building a new house. Three railroad reportedly buys the V and W line, Granville route may be abandoned.
West Putnam notes a Sunday shower and local social visits including Fred Taylor from Whitefield, Carry Williams staying with Jennie Vail, and Henry Sheldon’s household moving eastward. Children Day events occur at M church and Christian church, with remarks on manners and school reform. A severe Friday night electrical storm knocked Henry Lewis senseless, and town youths faced consequences for misbehavior.
Do not take any internal medicines before the baby arrives. They endanger both mother and child. Mother’s Friend is an external liniment praised for relief of early distress during labor and afterward. It is sold by druggists for $1 and promoted by Me Bradley Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia.
Weather brings heavy showers hindering oat growth. Abel Mills attended Prairie Grove Quarterly meeting in Winfield Iowa. Directors hire Mr Morgat to teach school next year. John Davidson delivered corn to Lestant and will take next crop at the Three I railroad station. Three I railroad deeds and right of way work pass through Putnam county from Streator to Marquette. Joseph Bumgarner called to duty with surveying corps for the Three I line. John Bell, longtime resident, buried at Lestant June 3. Morns Wilson family plan a late week drive through Bureau and Whiteside counties to manage land and rents. Dr C O Mills of Decatur visited Abel Mills’ birthday. photographer snapshots made. Magnolia welcomes Dr Everett Barksnr arriving from Indianapolis with family and new house setup. his household includes Mrs Baronda and Kendell, a blind six-year-old. The doctor seeks steady Magnolia practice replacing Dr Turner.
The Swedish Lutheran church will serve strawberries ice cream cake and lemonade for 25 cents each on Saturday evening at their church in Quarterich settlement three miles north of Putnam. All are cordially invited to attend.
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