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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
Local items report Dr. W H Weathers seeking settlements, Daniel McKirgan relocating near Lafayette, a fire escape addition planned for the high school, and a large white elm tree felled on Sandy with sawmill prospects. Also noted are measles at the high school, illnesses, and young Burl Simonton on vacation.
Mrs. Dr. Panchard, age 83, celebrated with greetings and gifts from friends across Putnam county and Magnolia. Magnolia cemetery improvements proceed with new fence and hitching posts funded by a local drive. donations to secretary Mrs. Hattie Hillabrand are encouraged to support drainage and yard care.
Mrs Samuel Potter aged 25 died at her Independence home after a brief illness marked by blood oozing from the skin on slightest touch. Officials note the condition resembled scarlet fever but with hemorrhage. burial hygiene precautions were ordered for mourners. Lulu Wellman Potter, born near Littleton, married to Samuel Potter, left a son Clifford. a devoted husband and a wide circle of mourners express shock and sympathy.
A statement notes the grave will be prepared the morning after death with only four persons allowed at the interment. The body is wrapped in rubber coverings, the casket tightly sealed, and a box cover added. All assistants received disinfections before leaving. No similar case is on record in Iowa's estate.
Thomas Brenn born April 16 1830 near Chester Pennsylvania died at his Lostant Illinois home March 6 1908 after long illness. He married Emily Bills March 10 1859 and had twelve children, four living. Funeral services were held at his home and he was interred at Magnolia with Masonic rites. He was a faithful church member and a long time AF and AM lodge member.
Lostant lodge A F and A M a Magnolia chapter star and a carnation bouquet from Lostant WoCT U Mrs Arthur Thompson and daughter visited town Friday. Mrs W B Mills and son Floyd went to Bloomington to visit relatives. Joe Sivell and Will Wierman from Magnolia and Lostant were in town or on streets Thursday and Friday. Mrs Alice Weaver and Mrs J Ziegler visited Granville. Mr and Mrs J Langstrom welcomed a baby son. Mrs Birdie Barr of Hennepin visited friends and relatives. Mrs O Bumgarner traveled to Decatur on Saturday.
Mrs Alf Johnson and her grandmother Mrs Shaffer visited Mrs Sarah Chance's last Thursday. Alf Cliff sawed wood last Friday. Mrs Jessie Reichwine was quite sick a few days last week. John Gallagher lost a fine horse last week. Adam Delininger had three very sick horses last week but they were saved by Dr Mauffair. Mrs Lillie Daily is much better after recent illness. Mrs Sarah Chance visited Ed Chance at Cottage Hill last Sunday. Pluma Alien from Hennepin prairie visited Florid friends over Sunday. Cora Deininger has been quite sick but friends hope for recovery. Mr and Mrs John Beck visited Mrs Beck's folks at A B Deininger's over Sunday to help care for her sister Cora. Anthony Lehman visited Harve Allen last Sunday and will return to Canada Wednesday. Mr Halligan the teacher visited Putnam from Friday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dick Bierer and Nellie Brandt from Nebraska visited Wm Hollman last Friday. Mrs Peter Lehr, who died at Bureau, was buried at Florid last Friday afternoon. Charles Allen helped Morine and Durley break colts OsL wick. Sabbath school drew a crowd with 10 o'clock session and 11 o'clock preaching next Sabbath expected.
Mrs B H Wilson left for Chicago this week. Charles Brock of Freeport visited relatives over Sunday. W G Wilson is visiting in Chicago for a few weeks. May Vandergrift left Tuesday for Aurora. Beryl Barber began work this week as a telegrapher at East Junction Freeport. John Wattgenbach and Nick Schmitz spent Sunday with friends at Theldi Boe a.
Norman Barber begins work as operator on the C. J. ERR R. at Ladd. Mrs. H. B. Gatchell of Ottawa assists her sitter Mrs. I. P. Wierman who remains ill. Louis Lippincott returns from a surveying trip to Tora. James Chestnut A. H. Bell W. G. Wilson and Downey attend the Masonicop in Ottawa. Miss Agnes Harris dies leaving a husband and one daughter. Emma Avery suffers a stroke and passes away. her sister Mrs. Emma Avery cared for. Henry Philips Blanche plan to reside on his farm west of town. Mrs. KE Bliss attends Galva funeral. S H Hill goes to Pedra as Royal Neighbors delegate. Elmer Russell of Ottawa visits town. Dr and Mrs Manly assist in care of Mrs. Emma Avery's mother. Mr and Mrs Alex deliver daughter is now settled in town.
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