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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
13
SPARLAND DEPARTANT Prof. J. R. Bouton is the Local Representative in Sparland for The Henry publican and all entrusted news items will receive prompt attention. He is duly authorized to transact all business connected with this paper.
F A Barr moves household goods to Lacon this week while the Wide Awake club occupies the Klein building. Sparland residents discuss beautifying the school yard, medal contests, upcoming concerts, church events, and community notes including illness, travel, and local business changes.
A man went missing and was later found dead in a pool, likely due to cramps or an undercurrent. The body is expected to reach Streator in a few days as the town mourns the loss. The Silver Medal contest at M H church on May 3 drew a good audience and Beulah Kear won after judging by Rev Wilson, Rev Stevens, and Dr Royce.
Bessie Willard visited Dun lap and Mrs Rapp attended Lacon Friday with pupils after final exams. Marie O Leary of Sparland stayed with Lucie Calder. Mrs Frank Calder in Chilli cothe. Lute Wood and his mother Mrs Wood from Lacon visited. Mrs John Turnbull in La con. Frank Calder visited Irwin Calder at Blue Ridge Sunday. Claude Calder returned from Des Moines Iowa ill and unable to continue studies.
Snow covers Saratoga on the fourth morning prompting Christmas thoughts. Residents visit Peoria and nearby areas. Several locals病, including burial of Philip Manton from Camp Grove, hospital stay for John Casey, and typhoid concerns eased for Mrs. Copple. Ladies' Aid elects officers while carpentry and farm repairs continue.
The South Whitefield column notes a Friday snowstorm after rain and budding spring flowers. Rumors speak of a forthcoming wedding involving a local man and a beloved young woman. Snippets mention Julius Meister’s lost horse, visits from Ray relatives, Mrs. Waughop and Vada staying with Henry kin, and Miss Kneip ending her Burson district school. A Shamrock Texas letter from Allison Pettit is recalled with fond regard.
Local items note May baskets in town, farm and draft horse hunts, school exams, and family events. Ed Russell and wife welcome a baby boy. John Turnes, Peter Turnes Jr, and Dick Hughes and wives are listed with similar news. Farm mishaps include injuries from a pulverizer and a horse scare. A bold farm-house hold-up and Joe Clark’s mission plans in Camp Grove are mentioned.
Uncle Philip Manton, born Ireland April 4 1804, died May 4 at the Good Sisters of St Joseph Peoria. He lived near Camp Grove since 1862 and was buried beside his wife and mother at St Patrick's Catholic cemetery. pallbearers included Gibbons O'Brien Corcoran Moran Owens Gorman. Requiescat in pace.
Milo area residents had visits from Roland Shimel and family and from Louis Puttcamp of Princeton. A lecture by Rev. Carpenter on Mud Turtle drew a smaller crowd due to bad weather. People plan to plant corn, and Thomas McClane recovers enough to ride to town. Charles Anderson of Henry and Mrs. Chrisman visit Bradford bounds. May 16 meeting with Mrs. Charles Austin in Henry is noted.
The Milo Methodist church moves Sunday school to 10 a.m. and preaching at 11. A May 24 program for the Sunday school association is being prepared. Epworth League anniversary day features Edna Smith with the topic Accounting for Our Time. Mr Orwig and M Austin delivered bags in Bradford last Tuesday. Miss Mabel McClane was guest of Mattie Toomey Saturday night.
Mrs Swearingen has been quite ill the past two weeks. Uncle Thomas McClane visited in Bradford last week after a long sickness. A birthday party was held for Mrs Gertrude Bentle at her home last Saturday.
John Clark spent Monday in Pee- Mrs Parrish visited Brazil Indiana returning Monday Miss Effie Timmons of Wyoming visits her sister Mrs Wm Evan Mr and Mrs Wm Stowell and Laura Bragg called on O W Hurd Sunday evening Joe Schaffer bought a rubber tired buggy from Evans store last week Mrs J B Green and her mother Mrs Stowell called Sunday afternoon Miss Bessie Willard and Miss Ricketts hosted a party at the Willard home last Friday Alma Erskine had dental work in Peoria her brother Ransom took a job there O W Hurd and son Otto brought a new auto home from Chicago last week The season is on now and woe to the horses that are afraid.
The National League approves several changes this season. A batsman is out if he crosses from one side of the plate after the pitcher begins delivery. A batter earns a base if catcher interferes while swinging at a pitched ball. If two runners pass each other during a tag, the passer is out. Umpires must announce ruling plays before games.
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