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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
11
A display line featuring Avery planter and cultivator models is showcased at a local business, inviting inspection by customers. The display emphasizes the company’s reputation as a leader in agricultural equipment.
Prof. J. R. Bouton is the Sparland Local Representative for The Henry Republican. He is authorized to transact all business connected with this paper and to ensure prompt attention to all entrusted items.
Miss Sadie Huffman becomes hello girl in Elsie Cumming's place. Miss Nellie Thomas accepts teaching post for next year. Rev Bliss officiated at a funeral in Lostant for Miss Carry Sibley. Sparland band entertained Lacon with music. Miss Della Taylor to teach Tax school east of Lacon at $40 monthly. Farmers and locals report painting, coal loading, and a new soda fountain planned for John Van Antwerp. Chinese toilet soap sent from James O’Leary of Los Angeles.
In Sparland a primary instructor Beatrice Fife departs to be replaced by Miss Thomas in Hammond Indiana. Miss Thomas earns 60 dollars a year for a nine and a half month term and has taught six years, admired by pupils who love her work.
Rev Bliss will deliver a Memorial sermon next Sunday evening with front seats reserved for old soldiers. Sunday school attendance was up but room remains. the church invites more older folks to attend. A birthday offering by Fred Aitchison totaled about seven pennies. Prayer meeting is Thursday evening. Next Sunday League will be led by Miss Bessie Tanquary on The Philippians.
Traces the rise of a single executive from colonial governance to the president. Describes the creation of a two chamber Congress, their functions, and the balance of powers. Explains impeachment of federal officers, voting rights post Fifteenth Amendment, and ballot eligibility for Illinois lawmakers and certain US officers. Covers constitutional compromises and key terms including bicameral, treason, habeas corpus, and citizenship.
An office advertises old papers available for purchase at five cents per package.
The remains of Mrs. Mattie Johnson Hensley were brought from Peoria and laid to rest in Sparland cemetery after a funeral at the M E church. Born 1879 in Farmington she moved to Sparland with her family and later married John Hensley with two children Leland and a daughter. The family lived on a farm before moving to Sparland then Peoria. Her death followed typhoid pneumonia on May 17. The community notes various visits, memorial plans, and local activities including Children's Day prep and district Epworth League plans.
Local notes report a completed well in Shorts district reaching 98 feet with 60 feet of water. Decoration Day preparations at Milo M. E. Church feature Rev. J A Alford as speaker. A Willing Workers ice cream supper funds church needs. Bureau County Sunday School convention set for June 5 and 6 in Wyanet with A T Arnold attending.
MORSE is noted for a social week as Mr. and Mrs. A. Putcamp of Princeton visit their daughter Mrs. Alice Henkins. Caselton's Mr. Harrison spends time with John Clifton, while Kate Conover visits Lon McClane. Broadmoor's Will Austin visits John McClane with family and Miss Mattle Toomey. Henry visitors include Miss Alice Henkins and Mrs. Charles Moore with her little daughter. Envelopes and writing supplies advertised. Subscribe for The Republican.
Probate matters show inventories approved and claims allowed for Jesse O. Mathis and Emil King estates with final reports continued. Real estate transfers include multiple transfers on Burress Island Wenona, Varna, Hopewell, Whitefield, Steuben and Chillicothe licenses. a science passage discusses earthquakes and crustal strains with geological explanations.
Leading medical writers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal conditions. The formula includes Black Cherrybark, Golden Seal, Bloodroot, Stone root, Mandrake, Queen's root and uses glycerine as a safe solvent. A booklet of authorities endorsing its ingredients is available by mail from Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
The piece extols William E. Curtis of the Chicago Record-Herald, detailing his rise from Chicago reporter in 1872 to managing editor and his later roles with the South American commission and the bureau of American republics. It notes his prolific travels, books, and celebrated letters, praising his lucid prose and wide readership.
Thomas Gants announces his bid for County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries. Envelopes with return card print cost 50c per 100, single pack 10c.
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