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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
11
Sparland residents and guests are noted visiting Peoria and nearby towns. Several names appear attending church, funerals, shopping trips, and social visits. Chautauqua preparations run July 16 to 21, with locals eager for sessions and events. The item highlights community activity and travel by residents such as Alber DelValley, Mrs. McLaughlin, and the Waughops.
Farm equipment and supplies on offer including Case and Moline plows planters and implements. Full line of International wagons and manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps Mald cream separators Peoria power washing machine cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps and tanks.
N W Tanner, longtime local janitor and community member, is killed when attempting to board a moving train after trouble buying a Henry ticket. He leaves a widow and seven children, with a long record of church and lodge involvement. Funeral and burial details follow with tributes from family and friends.
Steuben and La Prairie residents visited friends in several nearby towns including Sparland Chandler area. Henry Sargent bought a horse in Henry and visited with Henry Sargent. Yankee Street Sunday school held a large crowd with a fine program. Numerous social calls and dinners link the Steuben, Kehlenbach, Russell, Hawks, and Mathias families across La Prairie Sparland Mackinaw Chillicothe Northampton and Peoria with horse purchases and barn construction noted. The Johnson family attended a Chillicothe funeral and a quip about sleep closes the item.
A testimonial from Mrs H Schutte of Lac on NL touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief. She reports long standing backaches and loins pain eased by the remedy and recommends it for future kidney discomfort. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Subscribe for The Republican.
John Sparbell spent a few days in St Louis at a Spanish American war veterans encampment. Rev T B O'Brien of Bloomington was home for a brief visit. Edward Bogner is able to be around again after a lengthy illness. Arthur Landers works at the Ottawa tent colony for an ailment thought to benefit there. Sister M Celestine of St Mary's Academy in Galesburg visited relatives. Thomas Breen of Coker & Breen monument works in Lacon spent Tuesday here. Mrs H B Wilson of Hanlonton is back visiting Marshall relatives. Mayme Mc Manus and Nellie Hickey attended Sacred Heart Academy commencement at Peoria. James Corcoran and John McManus joined the automobile ownership fraternity locally. Andrew Owens returns from St Bede's college at Peru. Ellsworth Weekly reports ivy poisoning nearly closing both eyes. Local ball game vs Northwestern engineers. Broadmoor to visit next Sunday. Funeral of Matthew Keefe held at Edelstein. he was a long-time resident and brother of Frances Lawless. Jacob Beam accepts position as flagman for Northwestern on the crossing near H M Dewey elevator and Johnston Lumber Co. A drowning accident involving one of T J Walsh's men in Radnor reservoir occurred last Sunday. A. J. Moran injured eye with pitched ball during Wyoming game. Dr Kings New Discovery promoted for coughs and bronchial issues. testimonials cited. SOUTH MILO notes: dinners at Barker and Mortell homes. lightning killed Henry Bonshuer’s colt. Lula Kinney of Sparland visiting Lyman Sutton. mention of rain aiding crops.
Five years ago Mary E. McMullen of Phelps New York began using Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation. She reports the tablets gave immediate relief and after several weeks she was cured. Ad appears to promote sale by dealers.
Broadmoor residents report Matt Foley and family returning to Peoria while W J Blackburn and wife traveled to Texas last week. Frank Horrock attended Streator for a relative’s death. Mrs va T Millslager visited Lewistown relatives. Lyman Loomis and wife visited the Blackburn home in Broadmoor. Mrs Clarence Dobson of Lewistown guests of sister Mrs Co T Millslager. Mrs Patrick Powers and son James and BE G Rees and wife were Lacon visitors Monday. Charles Winn visited Peoria earlier in the week. Michael Tyne and family of Agortenes were Sunday visitors at John Poff’s home.
Virgina Wilmot of Speer visits aunt Mrs. Wm. Scott. Juniors plan raspberry and ice cream social at Andrew Pringle home Thursday evening June 25. Immigrant ship Victoria due July 1 at 8 pm for local talent entertainment with 40 performers. La Prairie male quartet to perform. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Mrs. Reynolds and daughter visit Gale Reynolds. Miss Mabel Stowell a Chillicothe guest of Mrs. John Collins.
A Homer City New York user, W A Lockhard, reports severe rheumatic pain in arms and shoulders last spring. After starting Chamberlain's Liniment, the first application gave relief and one bottle cured him. Sold by all dealers.
Raymond Dodd visits sister Stella Jordan near Stark while Alma Wilson improves at home. Fred Cornell sick. Will Nickerson covers his store. Mrs. Charles Perkins recovers and helps at home. Farmers plow corn and tend vines as Rev. Curtis misses service. Mr. Gish filled in. Mrs. Mary Root dies in Galesburg hospital. Millie Sims takes Sunday school scholars for a woods picnic. Linus Root home remodel progresses well. Mrs. Caroline Wilder is very ill and cared for by Frank amid local criticism.
Circuit Court actions include probate for John D. McVicker Louis Hinz Augusta Hyatt James Hartley and Richard Davidson with appraisers reports, inheritance taxes and heirship orders. Also will probate for Richard Davidson and letters issued to John Davidson with $5000 bond. Real estate transfer shows Harriet Wikoff and husband to Frank N Ireland quarter section 20 Benn ington.
John VanDusen and wife to Baro ney Holler l ht lot 5 block 59 Longs add to Lacon Special Master in Chancery to Epley T Fisher part lot of swar lot 24 Lacon and lots 1 4 block 6 City of Lacon F D Dodd and wife to Eva Sweet swar lot 13 Cumberland cemetery Walter V Howe and wife to Adelia Kemp lot 8 block 26 Bonds add to Wenona Walter W Howe and wife to Peter Zimmerman 80x160 feet in w hf lot 1 Wilsons add to Wenona Marriage Licenses John E Stephenson 26 and Beulah E Bennington 23 both of Bennington Harvey F Walker 24 of La Rose and Ethel F Day 23 of Varna Births To Mr and Mrs Peter Tozzi of Toluca a son To Mr and Mrs Antonio Pazzi of Toluca a daughter To Mr and Mrs Thomas A Davis of Toluca a daughter To Mr and Mrs Scott Osborne J of Sparland a daughter To Mr and Mrs John Buck of Steuben a son To Mr and Mrs Harry Russell of Steuben a daughter
Public notice announces a Master in Chancery sale in Marshall County Illinois to satisfy Frank N. Ireland Trustee against S B Fisher and Myrtle Fisher. The sale is set for July 11 1914 at 2 PM at the west front door of the Court House in Lacon. The described land lies in section 36 township 29 north range 2 west and will be sold for cash to cover the debt costs and fees.
Property of the late Robert A Cowen offered for sale near Magnolia. 18.86 acres in sections 27 and 28 plus 1344 acres timber in west half northwest quarter section 24 all in T 81 N R 1 W. Favorable terms possible. Proposals to Dant Jackson attorneys Chicago by Aug 1 1914. Executrixes Hannah H Cowen Isabella Weber Executor Arthur T Cowen.
A notice advertises a sizable farm for rent in Marshall county for a term of years. Prospective renters should inquire at the office for particulars.
The Putnam VI Percheron stallion foaled June 2, 1909 is recorded with the Percheron Society of America number 73040 and licensed to stand for public service in Illinois. Breeding details show sire Putnam III and dam Inec, with listed dates and seasonal service schedule and terms of insurance. G. J. Staab is listed as owner with stated care and liability notes.
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