19 May 1881
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1881
Page
1
Lacon updates include E D Fenn leaving for Denver to engage in real estate. Obituary for Melphi Grove praised for integrity. Local events span school concerts at Rose's Hall, temperance talk, church services, and community news on travel, property moves, and upcoming railroad rumors.
Weather cools from last week while crops rely on spring planting. Child with spinal ailment treated by Dr Henry Reeder. Cary Fosdick team had a scare in cornfield with a fence injury and another horse loss. Lightning strikes Willow tree near Townsend home injuring Townsend and son. Fence post damaged by lightning and wires affected. Community asks for Roofing and metal work guidance. Wenona close to Decoration Day planning and temperance events. Wenona school year ends with praise for teachers. J W Nichols to speak on temperance. J H Jaukson sells city residence. Decoration Day preparations complete. Strawberry festival planned at Armory Hall. Mrs Morse recovering from recent falls. Ella signs off.
Mrs Alfred Mead aged 70 died Thursday and was buried Saturday after a long illness. George Mead and Mrs Martin Nash are survivors. Hennepin public schools closed Friday for a church entertainment. Public meeting elected delegates for the canal convention in Davenport. A town wedding rumor swirls amid gossip on presents. Farmers busy planting corn while potato bugs menace crops. residents wish them prosperity with brief lives. Ruts.
Emma Fyffe Thornton wife of James B. Thornton and daughter of G Fyffe died Monday at eight. Married little over a year, their path seemed bright before tragedy struck. Burial occurred Tuesday afternoon in the local area. Samuel Gurnea of Hudson visits friends while Stalebrook fills a Des Moines seed corn order. Capt Hans builds another cattle barn and work on the fifth for Mr Park has begun. Readings by Miss Clark last Saturday night were grand.
Patna Tho farmers rush planting with corn target by the 25th if weather stays favorable. Grass hay shortage keeps prices high while a large potato and oat crop is planned. Measles waned, Judge Stipp visiting, and Miles Wheeler begins a new hillside house.
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