Baptist Sermon and Local Happenings in Henry
In Henry on Sunday Rev Crumby of Normel preached at the Baptist church. Mrs Abijah Hall of Henry visited with her niece Mrs Zetta Gehr and family. Mr and Mrs Henry Olson returned from Bloomington with their daughter Mrs Minnie Barton. Various residents, including Howard Anderson and Harold Aitchison, began new roles and jobs. The La Rose school closed for scarlet fever. multiple community members attended funerals and moved houses. The week featured a Dupont trophy shoot in Sparland and area social visits among the Holer, Marshall, Kenney, and Jarman families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Marshall
Henry
Crumby
Normel
Baptist Church
Wim, Hill
Wmn
Charles
Abijah Hall
Zetta Gehr
Henry Olson
Bloomington
Minnie Barton
Timothy Carver
Steuben
Gapen
Harold Aitchison
Mabelle Marshall
Guy E. Moore
Sara Marland
Fred Blackwell
Harry Luft
HH. Gehr
Edward Shafter
Themas Hollow
Tena Ridenour
Claypoole
Peoria
Robert Cumming
Elsie Cumming
Wilson Jarman
Airline
Lacon
Ed Corcoran
Vetri
Theidohr
Emma van Antwerg
Rupert
Idaho
Chester
Everett Frisbey
Jesse White
South Dakota
Mr. Frisbey
L. A
Irma Riddell
Velma Campbell
H. Gehry
Eliza J. Wood
la Prairie M. W
Wriday
Fey
H. B. Warld
Wood
Edward McNevitt
Chicago
Olive Hastings
Eliza Wood
Osborne
Hinily Bonham Haver
Pueblo
George Zimmerman
M. E. Sunday School
Charlotte Duncan
Dupont
Sparland
George Eckott
South Whitefield
Wm. Kenney
Kearmen
Kenney
Roy Tanner
Margaret of
Clinton
Tarven
Harrison Thomas
Hdna Thomas
John van Antwerp
Formaldehyde Promises Smut Prevention for Oat Crops
A seed treatment advises sprinkling seed oats with a formaldehyde solution before planting to prevent smut. Farmers report healthier crops and potential savings, noting one pint yields 40 gallons of solution and that the product is inexpensive and effective.
Illinois Central visitor recalls long marriage voyage
Vl Je Segraves of the Illinois Central returns to the area, visiting family before traveling to Clinton. The page notes Mrs. Tarven visiting her sister in Peoria, and lists a stream of local happenings, sickness, travel, and church activities, including Rev. Martin's operation, Miss Elsie Fleming's visit, and the Wood family obituary detailing a long life in La Prairie Center and Marshall County.
A Word for Mothers Opinion on maternal health and strength
A public notice urges mothers not to endure aches in silence and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing, alcohol free tonic. It claims the product strengthens blood, tissues, and nerves to combat fatigue from tiring work, naming Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Camp Grove Notes and Mrs Owens Funeral Details
Camp Grove trainmaster G Z Flanders dined in town as railroad workers gathered at meal times. Long list of local visits, sales, and travel includes John Colgan selling his mule team, A J Fistler buying spring goods in Peoria, and Miss Vera Timlick visiting from Springview. Mrs James Owens dies near town after five weeks illness. James Owens born 1848 in Valley township. nine children and 11 grandchildren survive. services held at home and St. Patrick's church. thanks from Owens children to helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
G. Z. Flanders
John Colgan
Huette
Morton
George Lombard
Mary
Vauline
Peoria
A. J. Fistler
Mariel Barnes
Raymond Kroeger
Ray
Bowhole
C. J. O'Brien
Eva
Bernice Powers
Broadmoor
M. W. O'Brien
James Owens
N. M. Pearce
Dona Lamasters
Charles Nelson
Viola Lackman
R. v. Lackman
Bradford
Wm. Wilkins
Groveland
Clyde Root
Veoria
Valley Township
James Simmers
Jamaica
Hanna Sager
Anthony
Kas
John Ryan
St. Patrick’s Church
Local Visits and School Closure in Depue and Sprinkleburg
Harvey Lorens of Depue visited his mother Mrs. Joseph Schuck and grandfather Mr. Martin for a few days. Marguerite Reichwine returned home from Tuesday for a few weeks as Depue school closed due to scarlet fever. Mrs. Alice Clark visited her nieces, Mrs. Joseph Edwards and Mrs. Willis Deininger, from Wednesday to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Beck visited their children near Sprinkleburg on Thursday. Little Henry Alleman has been quite poorly recently. Rev. Eastwood hosted the elders and trustees at the manse Thursday evening and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lorens
Depue
Joseph Schuck
Martin
Marguerite Reichwine
Alice Clark
Joseph Edwards
Willis Deininger
Simon Beck
John Beck
Sprinkleburg
Henry Alleman
Eastwood
Weathering Floods and Farm Talks in South Waitfield
It rained heavily all Sunday and Monday with snow. Ben Mattingly worked with his sawing outfit last week and will resume when possible. Miss Henkins returns to Henry. Ely oversees his father’s farm. Wilbur Hastings attends Grandma Wood’s funeral at Li Prairie M. E. church. Hol Damm visited from Vera, formerly Mr. Vamm’s home. Mrs Elkins and children visit her father Hayline. Local sick list improving. grip waning but many have bad colds remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol Damm
Mr. Vamm
Annual election of officers and teachers at Sunday services
No services were held last Sunday due to rain and poor roads. A large attendance is hoped for next Sunday for the annual election of officers and the communion service. The annual election of teachers will be held the following Sunday, April 9, with Sunday school at 2 pm and public worship at 8 pm. The Sunday school secretary will present his yearly report then.
Sign of Good Digestion and Local Notices
Sign of Good Digestion suggests Chamberlain's Tablets aid digestion and bowel movement. Cottage notes new Maxwell car ownership by Mr and Mrs Frank Lidgard. Whitefield resident Mrs Thomas Olson visits Mrs Theodore Borg. Jap Reynolds of Minnesota visits Warl Reynolds and P W Reynolds at Tiskilwa. Fern Day is home for weekend. Wm Chesney travels to Racine Wisconsin. Stephen Merritt ships cattle by car. Ladies Aid meets at Marion Charles with lunch. next at Ed Duncans on April 5. Boys Day program postponed to April 2 due to bad weather. New neighbors Mr and Mrs Johnny Jack welcomed to the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lidgard
Maxwell
Thomas Olson
Whitefield
Theodore Borg
Jap Reynolds
Minnesota
Warl Reynolds
P. W. Reynolds
Tiskilwa
Sd Duncan
How to Prevent Croup and School Contract ruling
How to prevent croup recommends light evening meals to avoid triggering attacks and to monitor hoarseness, advising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as symptoms appear. A Sidell teacher, Miss Clara Perry, won a contract for Pattison school at $55 a month. directors required five days a week attendance, but she may skip when no students remain until movement occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Clara Perry
Sidell
Pattison
Young America
Court House News Probate and court actions reported
Probate Court details orders for appraisal notices and final settlement hearings for the estate of Augustus Garrett with heirs to be notified by April 3. Claims against A H Dohman decased led by Triebel and Sons. Conservator's report on Mary A Fort. Inventory and heirship orders for John Kline estate. Real estate transfers by Master in chancery and various lot deeds. Divorce case Lillian Wood vs James L Wood cites drunkenness and cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Raski
George Bonham
Michael Fahy
John McGrath
Augusts Garrett
A. H. Dohman
Triebel & Sons
Heacock
Henry
Francis
Thierry
Kate Whitney
Bond
Lawrence Anderson Lindholm
Wowler
Venona
Mabel M. Doran
George A. Wiley
Joseph
Helen
John Kwiatkoski
Block 1
Wenona
Circuit Court
Lillian Wood
James L. Wood
Small-Town Happenings Include Birthdays and Visits
RK O Green and William Wilcox sold a crib of corn last week. Misses Mary Armstrong Vesta Collins home from Peoria duties. Cora Perkins visited from Peoria to help with spring tasks. Roy Wilcox moved his engine to John Russell’s farm to saw lumber for a barn. Gentle Spring brought warmth, then a northeaster caused a chill. Mrs Harris from Peoria cared for Mr and Mrs Moody, then left for Marion Ind. Mrs Carrie Hamilton came from Chillicone to help until her parents’ care ends. Rev J C Spencer conducted a funeral in Rantoul with no Sunday preaching. His wife joined him for several days with old friends. Wilson sick from grippe attacking heart and lungs. sister Hattie Robinson aiding care. George Sims’ birthday observed by wife and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. T. Burnett
Kansas City
Lena Scoon
Frank Marshall
Monmouth
la Prairie Friends
Alva C. Jacobs
Salvation Army
Springfield
Rey
Varney Jacobs
Elsie Fleming
Lacon
Eliza Jane Wood
Eliza Jane Boyd
Prince Fredrick
Chillicothe
Peoria
Lia Prairie Center
Marshall County
Illinois
Methodist Church
Christ
RK. O. Green
William Wilcox
Mary Armstrong
Vesta Collins
Cora Perkins
Roy Wilcox
John Russell
Wdelstein
George
Marion
Ind
Carrie Hamilton
Chillicone
J. C. Spencer
Rantoul
Wilson
Hattie Robinson
George Sims
Local Celebration At Public Hall With Games And Dance
A celebration hosted by a host inviting several score of friends held in the public hall. About 75 to 100 attendees gathered for an evening of happiness featuring a luncheon, many games, and dancing as the central activity.
H. W. May Experienced Auctioneer Promotes Services
An antique classified style ad proclaims H. W. May as an experienced auctioneer with promises of reasonable terms and guaranteed satisfaction. The fragment includes a quoted poem about sails and fate, suggesting a nautical metaphor for guidance and decision.
Thinking You Can Win The Mindset Of Success
A motivational verse by Walter D. Wintle urges belief in oneself to overcome doubt and achieve success. It asserts that willpower and confidence determine outcomes, with lines stressing that victory comes to those who think they can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Wintle
How Mrs Bean Met the Crisis
Nashville reader recounts a Change of Life tumor described as large as a child’s head, cured by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Letter from Mrs E H Brean of Nashville notes relief after medical absence and urges others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia KE
Pinkham
E. H. Brean
Joseph Avenue
Lydia BR
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Spaniard Revarment
Af Curner Drug Store
Je Segraves
Sloan
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
U. P. Church
Anna Madison
Clara McCartney
Martha Manock
la Prairie Center Township
la Prairie Center
M. E
Ward
Tussey
Will Russell
Herman Webber
Linas
Maude Root
Dr. King
Dr. Wing's
Saratoga M. E. Church
Picador
Thos. R. Seblye
J. P. Siewers
W. . Quiram
A. J. Kistler
A. W. Schriver
Fichstaedt
la Prairie van Antwerp & Oshort
F. G. Folken
Held Utnam
Court House News
Lawn Ridge
H. W. May
Henry, III
Mrs. Bean
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