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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
4
Public sale of the late Mrs. Michael Sutton will be held on the premises on School Street Henry Illinois. Auction to dispose of estate assets as directed by the will with interested parties invited to attend the sale.
Saturday May 27 sale terms require 300 dollars at sale and remainder with deed. Miss Katherine Sutton owner. Chris Sawyer acting as auctioneer.
George A. Burt details a 1000 mile six day auto tour largely along routes from Peoria to Chicago and eastward through Indiana and Ohio. He notes state road spending in Indiana and Ohio, praises cement bridges, bluffing beech and maple stands, and mentions visiting Lafayette Muncie and Indianapolis before returning to Peoria. The piece highlights road quality for travelers and the contrast with Illinois roads, urging lawmakers to study the cross state examples.
A Scotch professor, long a widower, unexpectedly announces plans to marry again, admitting he would not have considered it if Lizzie had not died, in a brief, reflective moment.
The death of John Riddell in Chicago led to a La Prairie township burial at United Presbyterian churchyard with Masons from Henry County attending. The procession followed a solemn service at the sisters' home, detailing the church, graveyard, and pioneer monuments. A later Grand Musicale at the Methodist church featured Antonio Froscianno, Miss Lillian G. Prouty, Bradford musicians, and an updated eye muscle tester in Bradford.
Farm for sale a 40 acre tract adjoining Mt Palatine. Call or write George O. Davis RD 18 Lostant Ill 4-20-41. Also an offer to buy a house and lot on Richard Street Henry IL with barn and buildings in good repair for particulars through Robert Doran Henry IL 4-20 11. Teachers' Examination at Hennepin Putnam county examination in Hennepin courthouse Friday and Saturday May 26 and 27 W A Paxson County Superintendent. Eggs For Hatching Rhode Island Reds heavy laying strain from over 200 hens early pullets eggs 75 cents 1 00 and 1 50 per 15 Can price 5 6 7 cents each for larger orders Philip Steimle Henry IL 2 tf.
A 1905 record from the American Percheron Horse Breeders and Imporers Association shows a black stallion named Siptlioe of April 30 1902 birth, weight 2100 pounds, sired by Martho Desouls with dam Toute Senile by Talma. Examined by Dr HW As Gebhardt and licensed to stand for public service in Illinois though seasonally stood at various farms. Insurance terms set at 18 to insure a living colt. parties Quinn Bros and others advertise seasonal breeding schedule with locations in Winthrop Wheeloer Mk.
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