The Avery Leads Them All In Planters and Cultivators
Farm implements line up at the dealer as Avery showcases a full range of planters and cultivators available for inspection at the business location.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
9
Farm implements line up at the dealer as Avery showcases a full range of planters and cultivators available for inspection at the business location.
SPARLAND DEPARTMENT announces Prof. J. R. Bouton as the local representative in Boacland for The Henry Republican. All items entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention and he is authorized to transact all business connected with this paper.
Sparland residents mingle with friends and visitors as weddings and entertainments unfold. Mrs Kate DuVal visits Henry and Miss Gertrude Cartwright wed Jesse Reinbeck last week. A district Epworth League convention, band concert, ice cream Sunday crowd, and Navy sailor Harold Larson’s Newport furlough are noted along with business and saloon closes and a prophecy of community pride.
A local note recalls Thomas Marland’s imagined first prize for a “standing broad grin” and describes a German silver token tied to a sweetheart. It recounts a dispute between Nigger Joe and Yankee Robinson, court involvement, and debate over policing costs versus law enforcement in the town. The writeup condemns lax penalties while defending justice and civic order.
Henry Jansen and Joosten report on a recent educational contest in Venona where teachers and pupils participated. Miss Elsie Cumming of Sparland performed with patriotism despite not earning a medal. Otto Frank placed second in the quarter mile. A ball game against Wenona favored Wenona, with local boys seen as still developing.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood nourishing remedy to ease nervousness sleeplessness and general weakness. It argues safety non alcohol base endorsements and lists ingredients including Golden Seal root Stone root Black Cherrybark Bloodroot and Mandrake. It also promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation biliousness and headaches.
The column reports on residents returning from Abingdon and plans to visit Chicago, along with local events. It notes children’s Day exercises, illness of Mrs. Moore, visitors Bertha Swift and C. Fosdick, a wedding trip, and a meat wagon run by Jesse Anderson. Heavy storm damage near Graymont affects Will Tuttle’s family. a Willing Workers meeting is planned, and church services shift to Sunday night with a 2 pm Sunday School.
Nearly 100 guests attended the wedding of William Clement Jr. and Ada Reynolds at Spring Hill Farm Sparland with music, a wedding march, and a lap supper. The couple, dressed in white, received gifts from friends before departing for Oklahoma via La Prairie and Whitefield Center.
A long catalog of gifts includes teaspoons salad spoons and china sets given by numerous couples and individuals. Guests from Bloomington Wyanet Tiskilwa Lacon Sparland and other towns attended with regrets from several families across multiple states.
Tena Schwarz of Henry visits her brother Joe while R Waughop and family come from Rutland area. Johnny Schwarz buys an auto. Cherries ripen as birds help harvest. Death of Charlie Barnes on the 15th with funeral led by Rev McCown at home. Keller funeral director. Large turnout in Henry.
Pall bearers Frank Dawson Val Hofer James Burt Leslie Waughop Anton Bogner Clyde Vail. Junia Henkins is severely ill with St Vitus dance and heart trouble. Towne and family traveled from Princeton. Mr Towne seeks catarrh treatment while Shimel plans Colorado move for health. Floyd Hay visited Princeton briefly. Mrs Moore Henkins Schammel families visited Hennepin and Lon McClane hometown friends. Melissa Driver and Iowa children visit Mrs Towne.
Reports include sale of real estate for John HB Cassell minor and bond of 7300 approved. Court orders executor to pay legacy to guardian William P. Babcock, and applications for legacy to Randolph Moss children. Includes probate petition for Michael Martin estate and will hearing for Anton Shafer. J H Magoon attorney. Adjustment term noted under law.
Aug 6 real estate transfers include Caroline Schlachter to James Tracey in blocks 66 lots 18 14 15 To luca and multiple other parcels in Richland Evans Saratoga and Camp Grove. Marriage licenses issued for W W Clement Jr Ada Reynolds and Jesse L Reinbeck to Gertrude Cartwright with residences Snyder La Prairie and Saratoga.
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