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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
13
An advertising item touts Arbuckle Bros ARIOSA coffee as superior to all other packaged coffees, claiming it preserves flavor and should be sold in branded packaging. It urges buyers to request it from grocers or write to Arbuckle Bros in New York City.
Local notices report changes of residence and marriages in Sparland. The community mourns Josie Lynch who died April 24 after six months illness. A heartfelt poem by sisters Anna and Edna closes the item.
Community column recounts visits and moves in Sparland, Lacon, and nearby towns. Anna Lynch and family express thanks for support during Jo Edward Lynch's illness and death. weddings, births, and social events are noted along with church activities and upcoming union Sunday school convention. The piece mentions a funeral for Josie Lynch at the Catholic church in Lacon and regional weather and local happenings.
Mrs Turnbull and Miss Scott were in Chillicothe Saturday. Lucy Smith visited Edith Waugh in Sparland Thursday and Friday and attended a musicale in Lacon Friday night. Herbert Wilson and son Everett visited Irwin Calder's in Blue Ridge Sunday. Hannah Green visited her son Webster Greene Monday. Dorothy Scott visited Grace Edney in Chillicothe last week, and Dr Wilmot of Adelstein visited. Lucie Calder stayed in Sparland Friday to Sunday. Will Scoon and Charles Scoon Jr. visited Gurney McCann at Speer Sunday.
Rebuilt uprights and grands from Steinway Weber Krakauer Haleston Washburn Sterling Huntington are offered by Lyon & Healy in the Exchange Department. Pianos are restored to like-new tone and appearance, trading up options and half price estimates available by writing to Lyon & Healy at 10 Adams Street Chicago.
Miss Bessie Willard entertained Edelstein friends Friday evening. Rev Barnes was in Peoria Saturday. Miss Nina Edminster secured a teaching post in Fessenden NC for the coming year. Miss Cora Reynolds reported on the Sunday school convention in St. Louis. Mrs Emma Reed now of La Verne Indiana plans a visit to England this summer. Dr and Mrs King of Wyoming visited Mr and Mrs Albert Fites last week. Harold Smith, son of William, is seriously ill with slim chances of recovery. Mrs Duncan of Sparland visited with Mr Van Petten and Mrs Mabel Toran this week.
Roy Martin Camp Grove and Owen Sharkey of Milo were in Peoria. Various locals traveled for business, visiting Bradford, Wyoming, and Henry. A moving outfit rearranged town landmarks, and a big barn and Albert Beech’s skyscraper were relocated. A local dance drew a good crowd, and eyewitness notes recount town mischief, injuries, and wise sayings.
Leslie Waughop mourns a fine young horse lost during the past week. Miss Louise Osborne visited her grandparents last week. Sparland mayor T Van Antwerp was in town as a business caller. School events involve Miss Gilpin and Polly Nightwonger taking eighth grade exams at Lacon. Births, deaths, and local notes follow with a long list of residents, farms, and community updates from Whitefield and Henry.
Saratoga notes a Epworth League social at the home of J W Johnston on May 7 for officer elections. Ivan Webber of Castleton visited the old Johnston home last Saturday. A S Newman and family visited C C Darling residence Sunday. Miss Mabel Newman and Miss Anna Brown accompanied by Virgil.
Vale guests of Robert Byrne over the weekend. District No. 55 school board met in Peter Louis’s office to organize for the year with Peter Louis as president T. J. Salisbury as clerk and Richard Kelley on the board. Reo orchestra toured to Camp Grove for a Friday dance, returning by Joe Gresser. Peter Louis added scales to his shop. Richard and Robert Kelley were visitors in Bradford Friday. Joseph Harrington plans a new barn this season.
Probate records list final settlements for Emily King Susannah Fisher J C Mathis and others with current reports approved. Guardianship granted for Nettie May Jackson with bonds. minor reports for H P Jackson Jr and Jacob Crazen recorded. Will probates for Theodore Kaiser William Williams and William Monier. notices and adjustments scheduled. real estate transfers noted in multiple townships incl Whitefield Venona Wenona Toluca Saratoga Steuben.
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