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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1903

Page

5

Sparland Notes of Local Happenings and Changes

Sparland and nearby areas report moves and arrivals including E C Frinbey returning from Peoria and John Evans improving after poisoning. The Sparland bank opened with good prospects while George Portman sold his stake to Wm Fenske and plans to move to Oklahoma. A burglary case involved a $2800 raid and a damaged buggy from a day trip. Community notes mention visits, shopping trips, and local business shifts as Varna grows into a thrivable town with better rail access and housing plans.

Sparland E. C. Frinbey Peoria John Evans Isa Sparland Bank Frank Ray Gladden Blarter John—Brooks Fon-Lown Joseph Ropinson Robinson Texas George Portman Wm. Fenske Mir Portman Alva Oklahoma

Mrs Jennies Muift Visits Putnam Home of Mrs Wheeler

Mrs Jennies Muift and Mrs C Fosdick spent Sunday with Jennie Wheeler in Putnam Wells. The visit was hosted by Mrs Wheeler noted for her pleasant hospitality. Mrs Geo Wheeler and children joined the group. Road travel to Putnam was reported smooth and countryside well kept with many farms well cultivated between here and Putnam.

Eld Jennies Muift C. Fosdick Mrany Wheeler Putnam Wheeler Geo Wheeler Put‘Dam Kent Penn

Bruce Fountain Injured In Accident At Work

Bruce Fountain suffered a deep hand wound Monday while assembling a disc, requiring several stitches from Dr Patch. Mra W. R. Brokaw resigned as school director, creating a one year vacancy to be filled by May 16. Wm True plans an addition to the east side of the tenant house, improving looks and convenience. Dyffe will spend a year in the West for his wife’s health, health. Sunday events include echoes at 2 pm and a temperance lecture at 7:45 by Mr Whorrell of Peoria. Bonhan, daughter of Henry, visited C. Swift. Mr Failor and family at G L Hackins.

Bruce Fountain Patch Mra W. R. Brokaw G. L. Haskins Dyffe Whorrell Peoria Bonhan Henry

Lost jacket and local notes from South Whitefield

A missing jacket of Rosie Baugh is sought after Sunday afternoon near the Bonham school house. Mrs Henry Hailey visits Lindsey Feaster and Mrs Ieaster. Isaac Gilpin paints Mr Schroeder's barn. Farmers plow for corn amid cold weather. The Kalser school begins with Minnie Tiff. Harriet Baugh plans a Chicago stay.

Bonham Rosie Baugh Henry Hailey Lindsey Feaster Ieaster Isaac Gilpin Schroeder R. Wanghop Souttelfe Minnie Tiff Misa Osborne Burson Willie Taylor Grandma Jacobs

Surprise Party Honors Hopewell Schoolmaster Win Panzer

A May 2 surprise gathering at the Shaffers’ home honored schoolmaster Win Panzer with about 50 attendees. Songs by Ganzer and Dalrymple, a chair and cushion gift, and a farewell line “Good bye, Ponzer” marked the eve. The school closes on Wednesday. Also noted is the death of Mrs Otto Junker after childbirth leaving two daughters.

Win Ponzer Simon Shaffer Messrs Ganzer Dalrymple Panzer Ponzer Otto Junker Jetter Ireland Varna Potts Lacon Var

Local notes recall resignations and visitors in Pontiac

Lester Feld of Pontiac has returned home after resigning from the reformatory and facing poor health. Fred Morrison and wife welcome a son after 21 years of marriage. Aford Thomas’s family visited Mr and Mrs Waldo Held. William Kamp gifted his wife a sewing machine last week. Jane and Rose Shaffer visited Pea Ridge on Sunday as Rev Whitmer preached there.

Lester Feld Pontiac Reformatory Fred Morrison Aford Thomas Counter Waldo Held Wm Kamp Jane Rose Shaffer Pea Ridge Whitmer

Sunday services resume as Bethel hosts sermons

A crowded Bethel gathering heard Rev May deliver five sermons this Sunday. Regular services resume with Sunday school at 10 30 before preaching. a Sunday school election of officers will follow. The note invites neighbors to attend weekly services and to bring someone along.

Anna Culter Hall Pupils Recital in Hennepin Opera House

A pupils recital by Anna Culter Hall is set for Saturday night at 10 O Opera House with tickets 10 and 20 cents. Also notes resignations of Aldermen Devore McWhorter and Stewartson leaving council quorum-less. News items from Hennepin include new storefront work by Danley building, trips to St Louis for G A R encampment, several social visits, and church dedication upcoming May 16.

Anna Culter Hall Opera House Danley High Second Streets Hennepin John W. Munity Apd Geo Young St Louis G. A. R. Post T. V. Thompson Thomas Afra Kofold Normal Rockhill Grocery Company High Street O. B. Davis Emily Leech Granville Coal Town Emily J Leech California Henry Peoria Swain Alice Seaton Hephiertta Jackman Florid Sillia

Second annual W C T U institute in Putnam County

Magnolia notes the second annual Institute of the Putnam County Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the Ma g... The readable snippet hints at a local temperance event with civic church involvement in Magnolia.

Local Notes and Community Vignettes

Supervisor O P Carroll oversees cemetery repairs and square fencing while trees are planted. Families visit the ill Andrew Anderson with relatives from Virginia City. Margaret Cammell returns from Oklahoma. May baskets mature. school ends Friday. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised by Dr Powell.

O. P. Carroll Rachel Taliaferro Peoria Andrew Anderson Anderson Adam Virginia City Margaret Cammell Oklahoma Maria Davis Henry J. H. William

Local Notes from Granville and Area

Granville community updates include Mrs W W Hurln on the sick list. Visitors and movers include Pluma Eames in McNabb, Ruby Hopkins back from Champaign, and Wm Peterson from Chicago visiting family. Mrs Taylor of Magnolia visited Henry Westcott, Birdie Opper and Carrie Bruder at Normal, and Mrs C N Tyler born 1868 near Granville died in Granville on April 27 with funeral at home.

W. W. Hurln Pluma Eames McNabb Ruby Hopkins Champaign Faytoris Wm Peterson Chicago Mra Dr Taylor Magnolia Fred Bellera Hennepin Henry Westcott Birdie Opper Carrie Bruder Mra C. N. Tyler Granville Rey

Value-Actual and Forced Types in Clothing Trade

The statement contrasts Value-Actual and Forced classifications in the clothing, hats and furnishing goods market, noting the current preference or designation used in pricing or appraisal. It implies a shift toward a specific valuation—either value actual or forced value—for these goods.

World Wide Reputation Whitels Gream Vermitage Worm Destroyer

Vermitage product Whitels Gream is billed as a world wide worm destroyer with tonic effects for weak children. It claims to neutralize stomach acidity, improve digestion and appetite, strengthen the nervous system, and restore health and vigor in children. Sold for 26 cents at J. B. Powell.

J. BE FF. A. Powell

Baptists and Friends Hold Meetings in McNabb Area

Joshua Mills returned from Webracka with Joel Barton of New Jersey who preached at the Friends meeting house Sunday. The Farmers Bank at McNabb will soon operate in all branches under Henry Ream from Peru National Bank with McNabb as cashier. Marie Gallaher left Saturday to visit her brother Louis and wife.

McNabs Joshua Mills Webracka Towa Wal Friends Joel Barton New Jersey Friends’ Meeting Farmers’ Bank McNabb Henry "Ream Peru National Bank Fred

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