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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
11
Sparland residents visit relatives in Henry and Toluca while others travel to Pontiac and Joliet. Olive Hastings enjoys a few days at grandma's. baccalaureate services and a large graduation reception at the Jefferson Hotel in Peoria honor Sparland's graduates with a six course dinner, orchestra, and theater outing.
Elva Campbell Louise Osborne Nel lie Aitchison Velma O Dell and Vivian Evans and Messrs Earl Blackwell Cecil Hunt Fred Aitchison Dean Aitchison Walter Smith and the host Mr Otto.
John Julius Pelz born January 29 1847 at Muelgart Steinan Germany died May 26 1917 at Sparland age 70 years 3 months 28 days after service in the Franco Prussian War he came to the United States 27 years ago married Nina Jacobson in 1889 and leaves three daughters Rose Seibold Janet Wilson and Mabelle Simpson plus his wife He was honest studious and family oriented His death was sudden with funeral held at home conducted by Rev H B Ward Interment in Sparland cemetery The community notes mention Mr Claude Hill Reds Cross meeting and other local items including a flag donated to the M B church
Mrs. Charles Wheeling visits daughter Mrs. Laura Laufenberger near Wenona while Edna helps at home. William Williams injures foot at the shaft. Leslie Compton visits Peoria then hopes to see the old town again. John Riddell hosts Charles Gibney. Wesley Watkins and Jennie buy a new Reo car for friends. John Riddell and John Beck bring car-loads of cattle from Sparland. a Black steer herd from Whitefield township is noted. Fred Nightwonger’s letter from Douglas, Ariz. describes medical exams at Jefferson Barracks and hospital care after vaccination. He expects training soon. his 1674-soldier train travels with flowers from visiting young ladies.
Earl Kimble is home on furlough from four and a half years in service and visits his parents. J R Davidson of Urbana and family spend a few days at Glen Eyrie. Margaret Webber just turned 21 and hosted the J A club. Decoration Day plans include L B Root driving to El Paso. La Prairie M B church hosts June 1 entertainment with Marjorie Carr Mabel Jackson and Dr Halladay. Next Sunday G A R Memorial services at La Prairie and Saratoga churches with Rev Stanley Ward and Rev Jacobs. L L C meets with Mrs Ruth Thomas June 6.
John Conrad Kunkle born September 29, 1868 in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. He moved to Richland township Marshall County in 1883 then to Oklahoma to claim land for 16 years before returning to La Prairie Center where he resided 11 years. Described as industrious and kind, his mind later became unbalanced and he took his own life. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Martin. He is survived by sister Mary and brothers George Will and Ed.
Advice on diet tailored to age and occupation. Warns weak stomachs to eat slowly and chew well, keep bowels regular, and consider Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and bowel movement. Pleasant to take and effective.
Rev. Schaffer preached his final Mendota sermon at Zion Evangelical urging all churches to love one another. He urged believers to widen Christian spirit, rejoice in church growth, and avoid petty grievances while strengthening the community through shared good works.
Imported 1911 by Dunhams, bred in Sarthe. Jason a dark grey with strong draft traits, proven producer. Breeder M Monthule. The season lists multiple mares at various owners with live Colt insurance terms of $15, payment due, and liability limits. Quinn Brothers and EB Johnson guide the service with a 4-19-81 date.
Court House News reports multiple probate and estate actions including foreclosures, administration, and heirship proofs. Cases involve Edwin G. Ball trustee, Ida Bendlin et al, Antonette Hacker estate, Julia Nance v Mary Zurko confession, and others. Real estate transfers list Grover C Kirby, S C Leffelman, and marriage licenses issued to Harold H Brady and Hazel Howard. Arthur G Simpson and Isabel G Macdonald.
Emma Donelson of the country east of Lacon died Friday after long illness starting three years earlier with cancer. She leaves six or seven children. Funeral held Monday at Ma sonic Hall with Eastern Star, burial in Lacon cemetery. Also reported are: nine Lacon Union high graduates this year, baccalaureate May 27 at Congregational church, class play May 25, class roll listed. Eighth grade graduates: 64 of 89, diplomas in August. names of graduates provided. Earl Rowley home from Peoria in uniform.
Mrs J B Roberts of East St Louis Illinois writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy kept her little boy's cough loose and relieved dreadful spells during whooping cough. The product is praised as the only cough medicine kept at home with strong confidence, and noted as helpful for colds and croup.
The remark credits cattle with much of human advancement, noting that what we are largely owes to cows rather than to mankind’s best friend, the dog. The statement highlights the transformative role of bovines in history and economy.
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