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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
8
Local notices recount visits and travels in Varna Washburn and Hopewell with guests from Joliet and Magnolia. A major health report covers Mrs Otto Sun ward undergoing stomach cancer surgery by Dr Mabroy Varna and Dr Ireland Washburn with a successful outcome.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hultgren visited relatives in Hopewell over the weekend and planned housekeeping on a Wesley Iowa farm. Numerous small trades and visits are noted including horse buying and selling, births, illnesses, and local social calling across Lacon Evans Henry Richland Varna and surrounding areas with several families named.
A local rumor about a man being involved is dismissed as false while weather prophets predict an early spring and a bountiful crop. Held stock yards added a large new addition six by four feet to improve shipping. Lizzie Ramsey visited Held, and the Republican caucus meets in the grain office Friday at 2 PM.
Residents recall two surprise gatherings hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Fountain and her family. Neighbors, friends, and relatives from Missouri to North Dakota attended, sharing meals, games, and stories as 23 years apart reconnect. The Willing Workers sewing day and a horse exchange visit also highlighted a busy week.
The Republican caucus at town hall chose officers including Town Clerk Charles Bourdette and Assessor R Tremain. Others listed: Collector William Fountains, Commissioner of Highways Fred Cleveland, Justice of the Peace L-Crews on, and several constables and trustees. A Democratic slate named Edward Slatten as Town Clerk and Delbert Marshall as Assessor among others. Snow faded, locals report illnesses and social events including a china wedding and church decisions.
Mrs Olja Hunt spent Sunday in Henry visiting her parents. The Aid society will meet Thursday March 14 with Mrs Lily. Thomas Richard Hayes has moved to the old Mead place. His mother Mrs Wright of Peoria will be his house keeper. She has been quite sick since coming here but is improving. The Bethel Sunday school are preparing a program for Easter services. Cecil Hunt has been on the sick list the past week. William Monier is very sick at this writing. His friends have little hopes of his recovery.
Mrs Addie Shimel has purchased Orrin Sherman’s property and plans to move in once Sherman settles his affairs. The sale marks a transfer of ownership in the local area.
Sunday activities include Grandma and Shriver visit and sewing with Mrs Lo. Local residents report illness and recoveries, with Joe Caley, Dr Cromwell, Sadie Smith, and Anna Veraus named. Charles Barnard obituary mentions long illness and family sorrow. A Whitefield Center baby joins the family, while officials pass messages about Republican headquarters and local printing services.
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