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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
Sparland daily life features visits from Peoria and Peru friends, family travel by car and train, and local work notes. Mis Rebecca Sparr heads to Pueblo for summer with Hanford Sparr family, Mystic social night earns 10 cent ice cream, and church programs honor Flag Day with strong student performances and mission fund collections.
Farm supplies and machinery used on the farm can be continually resupplied by V8 Cade and Moline plows planters and implements.
John Quincy Adams born January 27 1835 in Maine died June 10 1914 at 79. After service in the 199th Illinois he lived with nephew Walter Pride and remained an invalid for over a year. Survived by sister Hattie Early of Kawanee and brothers Asa of Elmira and Daniel of Oregon. Funeral held at Bethel church with Rev D McLeish, burial in Bethel cemetery. EF H Gehr mortician. Relatives from Kewanee Dimba and Flanigan attended. A petition urged Congress to recognize Dr Frederick A Cook as discoverer of the north pole with Senator Poindexter introducing a resolution for inquiry.
W K Lockhard of Homer City New York reports severe rheumatic pains in arms and shoulders last spring. After one application of Chamberlain's Ointment he was relieved and after a full bottle was completely cured. Sold by all dealers.
Home Department members alerted that a visitor will call on or after June 28 and to study lessons and prepare reports. Sunday school classes received pins to wear next Sunday at 2 pm, with public worship at 3 pm and Epworth League at 8 pm. Rev. Frank M. Wilson of Delhi India will speak next Sunday, June 21, accompanied by his father, a former local pastor. Children’s Day exercises were held last Sunday at La Prairie church with good turnout. All are urged to attend Union Sunday School convention June 23 at La Prairie M. B. H. church, as Saratoga and La Prairie Sunday schools join forces.
La Prairie residents and visitors from Ontario and nearby towns are listed visiting relatives and attending gatherings. A picnic at Senachwine creek turned dangerous when a wagon overloaded on return broke its double-trees, injuring several including Emma Mae Guede Agnes Blackwell and Anna Mae Calder. none killed.
Coughs and colds depress the body, causing weight loss and poor appetite. Dr. King’s New Discovery offers relief for stubborn coughs and bronchial troubles, with a first dose noticeable effect. Recommended for children. bottles 60 cents and one dollar. Endorsed by local figures.
In Lacon Mrs B McClary remains very low with Allan McClary and family from Chicago at her side as hours grow hourly. Mrs Doc Moore is ill with dropsy and little hope remains. Lacon’s big Chautauqua opens Wednesday for six days with high expectations. The Democrat office moves to a new building beside the post office. A new factory already employs over a dozen workers with more to come. Miss Lyle Buck looks to return to Hexter’s store after a sore foot. George Hacker and Wayne Howard travel to Chicago for two weeks of sightseeng and visits, their first Windy City trip without their mother as chaperon. Lawrence McMahon to oversee their laundry in their absence. Minor Owens, recently from South America, visits his father D D Owens for a week or more. William Kamp’s new garage nears completion. Mrs Will Winters returns from Chicago with daughter Mrs George Yanchowski and family.
Steuben reports Children’s Day services at Bethel church last Sunday with a large congregation and beautiful decorations. National Flag featured prominently. M. I. church Ladies’ Aid will serve supper there on Wednesday June 24. All warmly invited.
A fragmented 19th century ad essay praising Wet Weather Tonic and Electric Bitters with testimonials from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine and notes on medical care in large cities. The text also recounts a hospital experience, nurse attitudes, and the rise of home surgical procedures with portable tables and visiting specialists.
Vicinity news reports Bishop ENM Dunne of Peoria will visit La Salle next Sunday to lay the corner stone for the new $40 000 parochial school for St Patrick's parish. The Dixon based Northern Illinois College of Law closes after 25 years with commencement. Creditors of La Rose Bank receive 60 percent dividends. $43 000 realized from asset sales distributed to depositors. Senator Sherman petitions for renomination led by George Keys. New clam shell dredge underperforms, tests planned. Ta Salle hosts new barges engines installed. Mendota horse races set for July 7-10 to open Illinois Valley circuit. La Salle skips. Swearington notes large horse entries across circuit counties.
An advertisement claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment stops itching and heals red rough and scaly skin. A testimonial from Mrs Craeinfeldt of Rock Island says after nine years she is free from eczema following use. The ad endorses the product as guaranteed and recommended by local names.
Court notes list numerous probate matters including estates of Hubbard Shaw and George H Shaw with guardianship and bonds set. estate of Casey with letters issued after oath. final report for Susan Johnson due June 22. guardianship of R B Litchfield after bond. real estate transfers across Lacon Wenona Sparland Toluca and nearby areas. marriage licenses for Janowetz and Dorff. a birth announced for Henry and Bennineter couple.
Mrs. Mary Mortell of Henry visited Will Shorts and Mrs Bell Mortell spent time with Mrs Annie Yarger. Neighbors hosted gatherings at the Mortell and Schwab homes. Local youths and families shared Sunday meals and visits. The piece also notes lake to Illinois River boating via the tadpole ditch, the canal commission profits of 346335 dollars since 1848, and Joliet’s role in proposing a Lake Michigan to Illinois River waterway, with federal plans tied to northern Illinois counties.
The Epworth League of Boyd's Grove plans an ice cream social at Mrs. Mary Hanchett's home on Thursday evening, June 18. Invitations go out to all, with attendees including Mrs. Jesse Barker and Mrs. Carl Barker visiting from Peoria.
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