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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
10
The Sparland column records local movements and visits. Mrs John VanAntwerp, Edna Thomas, and others travel to Peoria and Henry. Miss Frisbey and Lithe visit Henry. families attend markets, shopping, and social calls. A tragedy recalls Basil G Lappin of Fort Clark Texas, killed by an accidental gun discharge during practice.
A Peoria healer touts a non medical treatment that cures many diseases without drugs or instruments. He asserts hundreds have recovered after visits at 407 Masonic Temple Building, offering no set fees and inviting skeptics to inquire in person or by letter.
Mrs Lena Meeker of Delavan visits her aunt Mrs Horatio Campbell. Miss Sadie Marland ill from Center School. Wesley Marland recovering from a mine No 1 powder explosion injury. Easter services planned. Epworth League to lead. Merle Gallup presides over Sparland Sunday School. PF H Gehr oversees. Steuben reports sleighing turns to mud. locals engage in mining work and shows remain popular.
An 1872 cough remedy advert claims exceptional merit after more than 40 years of popularity. It touts world wide reputation, relief from coughs and colds, and caring effects. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves. Also includes a Bunco Steerer joke and Farmer Green dialogue.
Mrs Lydia Wilde moves in with her son Abel Ridenour in Flora Indiana. Dad Hubbard’s facial cancer shows slight improvement. Residents relocate including Mr and Mrs Meyers and Finkelbinder. Baptist church reports lively meetings led by Rev Hodgson. An ad promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for chronic stomach issues. Community events include St Patrick’s church fundraisers April 2 and 3 with a home talent play, dancing and a grand ball. Marriages include Daniel Owens and Nina Phenix. new baby born to Roland and wife. Local society notes and sickness counts prominent.
Grandma Fuller is quite sick. Mr and Mrs Rouse and son visited Fred Newton on Sunday. James McClane hosted Robert’s 18th birthday party with several young guests. Ernest Damon visits his mother Mrs George Reid. William Graham to work for Charlie Reid and Clarence Snyder for William Bentley. Miss Ethel and Harold Eid visited William Rouse. Ladies Aid spent Thursday with Mrs Billings serving ice cream and cake and presented a silver berry spoon. Reid school reopened with Miss Jennie Innis. Mattie Bentley resigned for health. Joseph Hufnagel bought Charlie Lamb property. Mr Billings family move to farm near Buda. It is believed Mr Lamb will move to Hve. James McClane and wife dined at Charlie Swineman’s.
A spring of heavy moving hits Princeville area as Roy Foster and others relocate to farms and new homes. The town reports 17 tenant changes on the main road as snow and wind disrupt telephone lines and hiking cold slows work. Mrs Miriam Locke Corbin shares China experiences at Congregational church, attracting an attentive crowd despite poor weather.
Movements of residents include Alex Albie to Tiskilwa and Herbert Goodale to a farm vacated by Albie. Others relocate to Bradford and near Tiskilwa. Marital news notes Ira Minier and Annie Harden wed in Princeton. Various visits and social calls among locals and farm moves are listed. automobile purchases are noted. A dialog line ends with a humorous exchange about lighting a fire.
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