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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
3
Thursday May 23 1907 Sparland update shows Prof J R Bouton as local representative for The Henry Republican. He handles all news sent for the paper and is authorized to transact business related to the publication.
Local notes from Sparland detail Decoration Day plans, shop visits, school closings, and community events. The item lists residents’ activities, health updates, and outings, with mentions of meetings, a fire scare, and a funeral. An obituary for John Casey of Camp Grove closes the record.
The late John Monier lived on the Monier homestead and ran a profitable Camp Grove pool room. He endured injuries from a horse kick and ankle sprains before a recent operation, then declined at St. Francis hospital Peoria. He died at 1:20 am Sunday from diabetes with blood poisoning. Survived by mother, three sisters, one brother. funeral at St Patrick's Church with large attendance.
Funeral held for John Casey at Camp Grove Catholic church. Roy Barnes wife ill for a week. No preaching next Sunday due to Whitefield Center decoration. Clara Salisbury helping Maud Calin. Joe Schwarz and Beulah Kneip of Henry wed last week and moved to the Schwarz homestead. Charivar held Friday by girls and boys. Mabel Sutton to teach District No 9 school. Decoration services at tech church on Sunday June 2 with Rev. Barnes addressing. Riley Diverbiss mentioned. Girl injured foot. Dr Blough treated. Sara toga graveyard cleanup planned for Saturday May 25. church cleanup set for the day.
Announcements report a marriage notice for Mrs Isabella Allen to George Anline and detail club room improvements with new paint and gas burners. A Lawn Ridge Cemetery association meeting is set for May 25 at 1 30 p m at the cemetery to elect trustees and review last year’s work. Loren Wilson, injured as a child, faces a serious leg condition. teachers and peers mourn the accident. Reverend F B Peterson will lecture on Sheldon's His Steps at the Congregational church May 26 with stereopticon views and a collection to cover expenses. Printing services advertise various kinds with quick turnaround.
Measles keep Harold Shepard at home as Washburn field days loom June 7 8. Lacon seniors honor top grads Ray Iliff Leola Barnes Lylah Heim. Memorial Day plans include Rev Alexander Smith and Rev Wilson sermons. Local saloon scene noted along with contractor Wightman’s sidewalk work and a bridge bill discussed in Springfield.
South Milo residents greet visitors and church events mark the week. Gertrude Bentley visits, Winnie Taylor travels from Henry, Mr and Mrs George Barker and daughter Beulah visit Henry, Thomas of Chicago visits Milo. Health talk at Methodist church proves helpful, Decoration Day plans at Boyd's Grove church with Rev. A C Wood to deliver address, Whitefield services draw attendees, next Sunday Miss Mabel McClane leads north league service on rescuing the world from gin. Sunday school rally planned Friday afternoon and Christian church events this week with supper for attendees.
Probate court actions include guardians discharged and wills probated for several parties with administration bonds and final settlements. Real estate transfers cover numerous lots and parcels across Sparland Prairie Grove and nearby towns, with names such as Frank Van Antwerp, Albert McLaughlin, Philip Roil, and Willany Harns among others.
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