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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1883
Page
12
Weather outlook remains mild and a busy week with store expansion plans. Community meetings include Bryant memorial program, Catholic confirmation service, anniversary celebration, school shifts, a Tennessee Jubilee event and Sunday school institute activities at the M E church.
SPARLAND. Another wedding, Mr Reuben Shelton to Miss Mary Kear, eldest daughter of George Kear, on Wednesday of last week. We visited the Sparland tile factory run by J. W. McClanahan. The factory is busy with orders. over a quarter million tiles made last year. Town improvements show progress as residents add porches, new roofs, and painted houses. A lively pound party welcomed Rev Bower and family. Several homes receive renovations, including porches, fresh paint, and new stone walks. Residents report a strong, active community with cheerful social events and ongoing construction.
Local readers report frustration with saloon advertising in Putnam and defend newspapers for needing ad revenue. Farmers discuss corn prospects, seed stock, and a looming rail and road delays. Residents note highway tile work, a new Tila factory setup, and a Saratoga visitor’s missive.
A social at A P Webber's Saratoga home is planned for Thursday evening if weather allows. Mrs M G Cotony returns from Dakota, Mrs Raya ill, Mrs Droper improving with regular medical care. An oyster supper at Mrs Samuel Divilbiss's residence on Wednesday November 14 funds Sar atoga M E church stores, with invites to all.
Heaviest autumn rain Monday hampers corn husking and farm operations. Rev George Ransom and wife return Friday with a public reception at Lawn Ridge Congregational Church. Rev Wm S Hall visits, reflecting on the loss of his wife, and his daughter Mary joins him en route to Madison Wisconsin. A son of James Calder badly cuts a finger. amputation feared but wound improves. Locals mock a railroad across the township amid many stakes driven by engineers over 30 years.
Edward Murphy, leading merchant, visits Peoria with his son Willie en route to Bureks college. A night encounter near the Catholic cemetery spurs a frightened resident, who reports a ghostly figure chasing him. Thomas Steele plans Kansas departure in January. A local plan to curb cruelty to animals is proposed. A bold robbery involving a keg of refreshments occurred last Sunday morning.
A village column recalls a robbery during a Sunday gathering, mentions J W Watkins renting a farm, and Joshua Ammons’s pension adjustment after a Civil War injury. Dora Pettit visits, Miss Mollie Walker runs the local school, and residents discuss starting a winter literary society with local talents and officers.
Heaviest rain in days as creeks sing. Local residents report visitors Clara Funk of Lostant and Aunt Barah Hailey of Tunioa. Farmer activity includes corn cribbing and a log accident injuring McMillan but not seriously. A literary society met poorly and a debate guest from Redtown drew comments. School report notes 16 enrollment, strong exam averages, and urges parental attendance and support.
Owing customers are urged to call and settle debts at once as the business must secure funds. The notice emphasizes urgency with a request for payment without delay.
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