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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
6
Sparland news notes include Frank A Barr buying Coal Co store, births and visits, comings and goings of residents like J Betts Jr and John Cumming, a Notary Public appointment for Wr Zimmerman, a Compton funeral, and upcoming Memorial and Masonic events at Lacon with addresses by the Grand Master and the Peoria troupe.
Maud Myers participated in a local contest at Henry Sunday evening. Varna women performed with Magnolis's beauties leading in a quirky weekly showcase. Allan Glennannon and Taenee Saenger are mentioned with references to Lo Ohlosgo Priday and shop wares described as good.
Local items report W Nelson with family in San ny and Worthington visiting in Chicago area. Social notices include a strawberry and ice cream sociable at Center Church, a Ladies' Aid meeting, and Decoration Day sermons with Rev Carr and W Clark. A travel account recalls visits from Whitefield to Toluca Magnolia Peoria county, dinner with J R Wabels, and a supper with Mrs Lash before returning home.
A fragment from South Whithefield notes farmers shelling corn and visiting relatives during a cool spell. Names include John Dewalt Charles Swanson O Kline and Al Fleetwood with Waughop family and local residents. Weather described as cooler with wraps in demand.
Mrs B Hofer and Lizzie hosted guests on Friday afternoon while Frank Faghner aided with farm tasks. Mr T B Hunt officiated the marriage of Joseph Cook and Miss Cerva at Sparland home with a small gathering and a pleasant supper. The newlyweds plan to set up housekeeping with L A Hunts horse and wish prosperity.
Allie Webber and wife keep planting corn as cool weather continues. Maud Shorts visits cousin Orie on the last Sabbath. Mrs Decker's granddaughter Laura is ill with fever. The corn shelter whistle sounds as people stay busy. Children's day exercises are planned for the second Sunday in June in the afternoon.
The pastor announces the Epworth League convention to be held at La Prairie Center on June 4th 5th and 6th. All are cordially invited. A fine program is prepared.
A new preparation named Grain-O made from pure grains is sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It suits delicate stomachs and closely resembles coffee in taste. Priced at 15 cents and 25 cents per package, it is recommended for children and adults alike to try.
Community snippets recount shopping trips by Mr and Tanquary and Miss Berthe on Henry Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Monroe and Mr and Mrs Fosdick visited relatives Sunday. Bethel supper proceeds exceeded 29 dollars with expenses over 18 dollars for sacks and dishes. Bethel Sunday School prepares Children’s Day for the second Sunday in June. The G A R Boat of Lacon decorates graves at Sparland cemetery Sunday morning and Lacon at 2 pm. Lewis becomes father again as twin boys join the family Tuesday.
Mra Hamilton of Cambridge Illinois says the remedy cured her rheumatism and she urges neighbors to try Ballard's Snow Liniment. J Cae of Ark or Layman, Kewanee Illinois also reports relief from rheumatism and recommends the product for inflammation wounds sores and sprains. Sold by Dr Powell.
J E Taylor visited, Carl Pfeiffer from Peoria came to town, John Swaney of Clear Creek was here. Ida Seaton hosted a 79 guest. A bicycle club formed with 14 charter members. Decoration day observed by GAR Post on May 29. Prof Parmelee visited Henry. D W Danley bought 30 000 bushels of corn at 2 per bushel. Tuesday 120 loads moved.
Local Magnolia column lists visits and travels of Mrs Lash Ida Rupp and others. Mrs Ramsey and Belle Younger return from longer stays. Mrs Massie settles home life as mother visits from Pontiac. R W Spencer expands as merchant. decoration services for soldiers planned with memorial sermon by Rev St John praised as one of the best.
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles. If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine is claimed to aid loss of appetite constipation headaches nervous spells sleeplessness dizziness and melancholy. Large bottles only fifty cents at Dr Powell's Drugstore.
Local items include Albert Stickel shipping cattle to Chicago, J N Mortell buying a wheel, Effie Bracken and Lucy Olson attending Memorial services, Katy Hines visiting relatives, and William Ball and Newton Maple visiting. Ads promote Bean & Loomis goods, package coffee, and Ballard's Horehound Syrup with broad claims of efficacy and availability through Dr Powell. The social event is a sociable at Putnam M E church, postponed due to weather.
The fragment records overnight and weekend stays by local residents. Daniel Crane stayed with 0-41- Ransom Thursday, Lizzie Morse visited teacher Nellie Camery Friday to Sunday, and Tomlinson and daughters Ning and Clara were guests of irs 0. a Dwangoom Thursday.
Our vicinity was visited by a rain last Saturday and welcomed by all. Willard Studgvin and son Hervey spent Sunday with relatives in Hennepin. Lizzie Morse visited Friday to Sunday as the guest of Nellis Camery of Henry. FF Andrew Morse, two children and Mrs Sanday with relatives in Washburn, and Monday with Mrs William Moulton, a sister of Mr Andrew Morse.
William Powell visits relatives near Palatine while Mrs Bishop and Josie Koehler travel to Peru Saturday. Nell and Dany Powell visit with Alice Laughlin, Frank Koehler returns to work after illness, Edward Burt and sister were Mt Palatine oshers last Tuesday, Amelia Bishop meets music teacher Clara Hoppold last Thursday. Mrs Geo Ford returns from wintering for health. The Young People's League held a business meeting and plans a drama. the Ladies Circle elected officers Clara Gunn president Josie Koehler vice president Mrs Tom Henning secretary Mrs Brank Powell treasurer. The circle meets at Mrs John Bishop's Wednesday.
Village social items include visits among the Vail Ball Anderson and Yerrington families. Fishing at the lake included Andersons and Wright. John Ball Jr and relatives report movement of a horse and a sick bed incident. A Sunday school lesson centers on James 1 14 23 and Christian faith guiding good works.
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