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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
3
Sparland society items list residents traveling to Peoria Chicago Hoopeston and Moline visiting parents and relatives. Mentions new threshing season venture, house painting, boat show at Lacon, and local church notes.
Local notes recount Mr and Mrs Trompeter and Anton in Peoria where Mr Trompeter bought an automobile buggy for meat delivery. The item follows a string of community updates including wedding trips, illnesses, a new bay window at the depot, Chautauqua tickets, and local social events.
A summer cold, if neglected, may develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. Do not neglect it. Take Foley's Honey and Tar promptly. It loosens the cough, soothes inflamed air passages, and expels the cold from the system. A J Iron wonger.
Mrs Jerial Root is very ill and cared for by a nurse. Miss Lois Leigh returns from Princeton for summer. The L. L. C. plans a June 22 meeting with Mrs. Nelle VanPatten. Rev Black spent several days in Kansas. A C Wilmot in Chicago early week. James Burnett Jr hosts cousin Leland Downey of West Point. Mrs Mayme Reynolds entertained Miss Goldie Purcell of Mossville. Miss Lucy Gallup visits Delavan and Ada Randolph in Delavan for weeks. Evert Wilson visited Forest Calder at Chillicothe last week. Ladies of the M EB missionary society held a memorial for Lilbratia Leigh Thursday.
Miss Evelyn Green of Jefferson Ta visits her uncle Thomas Green. Camp Grove defeats Wyoming at Camp Grove. Dick Kelley returns from Peoria briefly. A house party at Hedde Pyell home. Mrs Smart attends nephew’s graduation at Marysville Missouri. Mr Smart accompanies her to Peoria. John Dewey visits son Harry and wife. Kathrine Connelly of Peoria visits relatives over Sunday. James Winne in Peoria Thursday. Flynn Kelley and Jacobs visit Peoria Thursday. Farmers elevator directors meet. George Kruger’s home released from quarantine. Mrs Charles Winger visits in Peoria Monday.
Mr E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports after taking Foley Kidney Pills his backache eased kidneys grew stronger secretions became natural and bladder pain ended He states he is glad to recommend Foley Kidney Pills noting the yellow package and A J Ironmonger as the source
Sunday events include Woodmen Decoration at Chillicothe with attendees from the region. Charles Perkins and family dined with Adam Ratterman’s family near Edelstein. The Celery club plans a Thursday meeting with Rev. J Merle Stevens of Peoria slated to speak. Residents return from Toulon Academy and Moline for summer break. Roy Wilcox’s wedding to Eva Lewis drew Wilcox family trips to Peoria. Children’s Day observed with Chicago speaker Rev. McCullum. morning exercises followed by an evening address. A June ten cent tea at Mrs. George Sims home hosted by Mrs. Sims, Mrs. Symmes, and Mrs. Swann. A. Gray provided rides in his car. Alma Wilson helps with Etta Erskine in Peoria. Henry Shafer touring western Iowa seeking land. William Nickerson buys the old Trim Hotel site and begins demolition. Mrs. Curtis leaves for Michigan with medical plans. J B Greene and spouse assist with parsonage furniture. S L R E club to meet June 16 with Rev. J Merle Stevens to speak on “A Cure For Pessimism” accompanied by Edelstein male quartet and ice cream.
SPEER Milt Gaumer was in Spotland on business Saturday. Wm. Hillebrand and BE. E. Stisser were in Peoria on business Tuesday. Wm. Gray took Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Gehrt to Toulon in his auto Tuesday. Wm. Even and family visited near Wyoming Sunday. James Speers, Fred Hodges, and Wm. Gray went to Chicago Sunday afternoon over the C. R. I. & P. from Chillicothe. Arthur Merrill and wife were and BH. E. Stisser and wife were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hakes
Mrs Staab who has been visiting her daughter Mrs Joseph Gehrt the past two weeks returned to her home in Chillicothe Sunday.
South Milo notes recount visits by Wm Mielkey family and neighbors, a ponding fishing party to Undercliffe, and townsfolk’ chatter. Clark and Clark and Salisbury share a humorous tale of jazzed travels through Sterling and Dakota, with skating, Bibles, a moving picture unit, and a brief showman encounter, ending with local ad for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Ladies' Aid of the M BE church invites all to an ice cream social at William Blackburn's home on Thursday evening. Sunday visitors included Charlie seid family and Mrs. David Wright. Local notes mention George Shorts and family with a new carriage and Princeton candidate for sheriff Charlie Lea.
Sparland and Henry Chautauquas run July 15 to 24 with talent promised. Thomas McLusky and Missouri wife visit brother George McLusky. D Marshall was Peoria visitor. Mrs. T. S. Hunt of Henry visits son Charles. John Riddell and family drive by. Francis Quinn visits South Whitefield. A camp near the school sells steel finished crockery while traveling for health. Mrs. Mary Lane and daughters visit Mr. and Mrs. George Waughop. Althea stays to Saturday. Lopeman enjoys a drive. Horrom Hunt and wife in Peoria improving. Dr. Charles Smith treats a horse for Delbert Marshall. Mrs. Frank Farling attends Children’s Day at Bethel church.
A notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quick sure healer for wounds, burns, boils, sores, skin eruptions, hemorrhoids, and chapped hands. It states blood poison or gangrene prevention and lists drug stores T. J. Segraves and A. J. Tronmonger as suppliers for 25 cents.
Mrs Webster of Bradford visited the Pettigrews all week. Gladys Mallett spent weekend with Grandma Pettigrew. Chandler visited Chasteens on Sunday. Mrs Pettigrew ill the past week. Edna Shimel visiting Irma Thirkell this week. Henry Sherman and family visited Conovers Sunday. Monier visiting son Ed and family. Mrs John Fuller thanks friends for birthday cards. Ice cream social to be hosted by Will Blackburn and Ladies Aid. Billings Shorts Barker families spent Friday at Senachwine Lake. School closed Friday for a picnic near Hol Monier’s. program praised, ice cream served. Mrs Jones hired to teach next year.
Dr Powell Cottage attended Frank Lidgard's on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Wm Piper visited Harry Halladay and David Wright. The Pipers Lidgards hosted Sunday callers. Frank Doty guests in Castleton. Mrs Claus Swanson thanks readers for birthday cards. Elmer Merritt at Harvey Hunters near Buda. The Borgs hosted Sunday guests including Ros enquist Andersons and Chenoweths. The Hunter school closed Friday. Goodale visited Doty. Gertie Allen stayed with Ruth Kirkpatrick in Tiskilwa. Draper and Maple visited Wm Henkin’s Mile for Memorial exercises.
Byron Allen visits at John Mc Clane's while Frances and Edgar Draper stay with Mrs. George Kirkpatrick in Tiskilwa. Neighbors share gatherings around Henry, Henry Smith builds a large barn, and many guests visit farms, shops, and relatives in nearby towns including Bradford Putnam LaMoille Lombardsville and Sheffield. A note promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for children.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. Bert Newman on Thursday June 16 for an all day gathering. Decoration Day was observed at the church with nine soldiers present and an excellent address. The Ladies' Aid presented the church with a fourteen foot flag as a valued gift. Several local residents from Henry attended Decoration services including Mr. and Mrs. A True and others. Little Elsie Hubbell injured her shoulder playing last Sunday evening. A social at William Diverbiss is planned for Friday night.
Mrs Lyman Sutton and Miss Eva Taylor attended class exercises in Henry last Tuesday and reported all well. Mrs Henry Bornsheler and the new boy were in Henry Wednesday. Mrs William Yarger attended the Ladies Aid at Charlie Aukland's. Mrs Harrington and Mrs Yarger were Thursday guests at James Barry's. The Balenseifen child has been sick but is improving. A large crowd attended the Center church strawberry and ice cream supper Tuesday night. Miss Eva Taylor and Miss Bernice Harrington came to Henry Friday for commencement. Eva stayed with Lenora Camnery until Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lyman Sutton visited William Kenney in Sparland. Lulu Kenney accompanied them home. Rumor that James Barry will return to North Saratoga to farm Albert Quinn's. The community welcomes the returning family.
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