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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
Sparland area residents and visitors are listed with social calls and outings. The piece notes trips to Peoria and Chicago, church events, a Royal Neighbors meeting, an ice cream sociable at the Baptist church, and local residents dining with friends. Details include neighbors, travelers, and upcoming renewals for The Henry Republican.
The M E church held a children's day program in the church on Sunday evening. A very large and appreciative audience greeted those who took part in the program.
The event featured solos by Helen Luft and Mr. Durning and readings by Elizabeth Marland. A May day of recitations, songs, and class exercises followed with performances by Dollie Compton Arlene Wilde Evelyn Sparr and three girls from the Girls class.
Carl Sendelbach shelled corn Friday in South Whitefield. Harry Holler visited Peoria. Milwaukee sisters Anna and Jennie Gugger ty arrive to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Baugh. Miss Dela Klein stayed with sister Mrs George Holler. Opal Sale enjoys a country week. Tom Thumb wedding at Henry M E church. Wilder’s new brother welcomed. Dallas Perry Little christened. Maybelle DeWalt recovering from burn. Rumor says two local youths plan marriage. Frances and Will receive best wishes.
Rec Galloway visits Miss Estella Kyle then returns to Juneau Alaska. Morland Smith sick with scarlet fever. Mrs. Vincent dies in Chillicothe. burial at La Prairie M E Cemetery. Obituary next week. Male quartet of Monmouth college entertained. Sabbath school convention at U P church well attended. Officers elected for coming year. Funeral of a schoolmate Alma Calder attended by locals. Wine Root formal in Chillicothe attended by many.
Mrs Carver of Sparland visited son Timothy Carver and family. Ed Reed hosted by Ed Reed and Mr and Mrs Harry Reed. Olive Russell with sister in La Prairie. Numerous guests visit local homes. social at Bethel M E church. Nellie Hickey Camp Grove visits. Laura Brown extends visit in Elgin. Lulu Poff and Matthew Foley wed in Peoria and will live there with Foley employed by Northwestern railroad. Best wishes offered.
Astrid Larson visited Claus Swanson from Friday to Monday. Theo Borg and family were Sunday visitors at Claus Swanson's. Mrs. Frank Doty visited in Mendota from Tuesday to Saturday. Marion Charles visited at his brother Harry Charles near Bureau on Thursday. Mrs. Samuel Chesney and children visited Wm. Chesney on Friday. A black overcoat was found near Grover Paul’s road, owner to call Paul, Telephone 962, Tiskilwa. John O’Neal and family called at Daniel Donovan’s Friday evening. Ernest Reynolds and family were entertained Sunday in Tiskilwa at Peter Reynolds’. Mrs. Wm. Chesney and Esther and Clara visited Mrs. Charles Hunt on Tuesday. Ben Mattinglis and family, S. M. Charles wife and daughter were Sunday evening callers at Arthur Millis’s.
Mr and Mrs George Baker visited over Saturday night and Sunday at the home of her sister Mrs Odell near Sparlands Alden Bentleys spent last week with his grandparents Bradford John Hufnagel and Harold Iveid Misses Ivestar Wright and Viva Reed were in Peoria on Monday with Clarence Austin and friend.
A varied local column describes Mrs. Jennie Swann visiting Elmwood and Trivoli for business and pleasure, William Predmore buying a car and traveling to Peoria, Mrs. Hotaling aiding her mother, and neighbors like Kilgore returning to old ties. It notes abundant clover, a thunder shower, and corn boosted by rain, alongside updates on Nurss family visits and local businessmen expanding with lumber brick and concrete in Hawkeye region.
A U S Geological Survey report by George A. Johnson outlines practical water purification for drinking. It compares city water systems, its health benefits, and cost savings, detailing slow and rapid sand filtration, coagulation, sedimentation, softening, and historical methods.
Probate matters include notices for final settlement and claims adjustment for Thomas Reilly estate with executor Margaret McManus and $2000 oath. hearings on will probate and letters testamentary issued. Real estate transfers cover Joseph J. Berry to Phoebe Willard, Henry US to Timothy Atwood, Cyrus Foster to Michael Landers, and Capponi to Mike Johannes among others.
Mrs Bruce Jones of Bitham Alabama suffered an ugly ulcer for nine months and Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her in two weeks. The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers fever sores eczema boils and other skin troubles. Only 25 cents recommended by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
Francis G. Blair Illinois state superintendent promotes recording living and dead Civil War soldiers from each district. Teachers, pupils compile names in a permanent school library book, plant a Memorial tree, and hold a yearly flower ceremony with grave readings to honor local veterans.
This summer reminder promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family during hot weather. The ad claims it is worth many times its cost and almost certain to be needed, urging purchase from T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger.
Decoration Day items recount the launch Feloise with a 78 member crew and passengers passing up the river toward St Louis. The vessel rests at Batter Bros shipyard awaiting a new rudder during a multi day downriver trip. Gene Batter is praised for knowing his work as others urge rest.
A fragmented reminiscence honors an old-fashioned mother. It recalls simple acts of care and toil, the silver threads in her hair, the guiding hands in childhood, and the enduring memory of her gentle fragrance and voice. The speaker cherishes the lasting warmth of maternal love.
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