Anniversary marks reformers Martin Luther in Henry
Last Sunday marked the 400th anniversary of Martin Luther’s reformers in Henry. Union and Methodist churches hosted exercises with Judge Payson and a note of local pride. Socials at the Union church raised funds. receipts over 36 dollars. Various local residents and visitors are listed with movements and events through Sparland and nearby towns.
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Martin. Luther
Union
Payson
Thea
Congress
The
Union Church
Lacon M, EB
Bell Winters
Kyler
Gen. Treakie
O. G. Norrin
Alton
Wiseacres
Singars
Court House
Geo. Shields
Kewanee
Peoria
Eureka
Delavan
Cambridge
La Rose notes local moves and a sudden death
Streator reports a half storm last Thursday evening. J N McNeff shipped three loads of hogs. L Sterling went to Plano. C G Motley opens a saloon restaurant in La Rose. McCully thriving in business at the bank. Miss Conaway moved to Lacon. Gro Wocum moved in Mr Wink's case. Miss Henry Curtis of Bennington township died suddenly of heart disease and was buried in La Rose. Belle Reed had a birthday party with many presents. Wm F Spangler lost sheep to wolves. John Glob sought lumber to build a crib.
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LA Rose
Streator
J. N. McNeff
L. Sterling
Plano
Motley
la Rosa
McCully
Ank
Miss Conaway
Lacon
Gro. Wocum
Wink
Henry Curtis
Bennington Township
Belle Reed
Wm. F. Spangler
John Glob
O.b.q
Wheatland Scribes and Prairie Skits From Thunder
The town notes T W Harris plans to move to Dakota next month and urges travelers to bring coats. A singing event in Putnam draws prairie youth. Harney is said to be rehearsing. A prize fight rumor at Harney ends with officials escorting garbled pugilists from the scene. Mrs Corcoran travels from Ottawa to Streator then Detroit. Corn husking begins, Ellen Finnegan returns home. Bicker man Hall opening draws crowds with singles missing partners and a shy suitor who rings a doorbell. Albert Stickle hosts a surprise gathering. High Prairie Indians’ dispute sparks tension. Johnny Dwyer rents a farm. James Derr to operate the switch at Wherry school. Thunder.
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Wheatland
T. W. Harris
Dakota
Putnam
Harney
Stacey
Stacey Weare
J. W. Corcoran
Geo. Longman
Han
Ottawa
Streator
Mia Longman
Detroit
Mich
Misa Ellen Finnegan
Bickerman
Tuesaday
Kit
Albert Stickle
Johnny Dwyer
Thomas Real Farm
Jas. Derr
Wherry
Thunder
Weather Shifts As November Warms Then Freezes In Whitefield
Last week brought unusually warm weather in Whitefield followed by a sudden cold snap on Sunday and a light snow Tuesday evening. Protracted meeting to begin this month at Whitefield Corners. Residents note visits and travels as local events include gatherings at several homes and plans for trips to Iowa Kansas Nebraska and California.
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E. Diehl
James Aukland
Richard Tremain
Will MorVicker
Iowa
Sareptea Combins
Kewanea
Cyrus
Brown
California
Yes
Joseph Torrey
Prescott
Kant
Kansas
Nebraska
Sherman Smith
Reaper
Lizzie Kenyon
Lillie Disosway
E.E
Whitheigld Corners Sermon and Medical Practice Change
Local brief notes describe residents at Whitheigld Corners facing harsh weather while Dr Reader departs for Nebraska and Dr Hamilton takes over the medical duties. The piece mentions a sermon on Luke 17 10 and hints at the strain of aging physicians amid cold winds.
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Rey Riason
Nebraska
Mia
Hamilton
Death notices and society notices from Bennepin
Mrs Paterson mother of our postmaster died at noon after two years of consumption, funeral Friday afternoon at the Congregational Church. Mrs A D Blanchard back in Chicago. Ladies of the mite Society host an oyster supper at the M E church Wednesday evening. Jenkins recovering from typhoid fever. Hennepin I O O F lodge excursion to DePue on Wednesday night with festive spirits. G W Ramsey rush called home to Buchanan county due to his mother's illness. Society meeting at Mrs Fielda Wednesday with dinner. Dr Cowen finishing upper story of his office for an art gallery. May I. Warnie.
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Hennepin I
O. O. F. Lodge
Black Swan
W. Ramsey
Buchanan Couty
Saloon Critics Debate Henry License Vote and Influence
The writer reflects on Henry saloon keepers bearing blame for local evils, noting a town vote of about 400 for the license and their claimed public spirit. They describe saloon sheds offering shelter to farmers and the public, arguing privilege and influence shape the city and countryside.
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Henry
Yaeger
Mysel
Temperance talk and local towns in a storm of saloon debate
The piece recalls a Henry community debate among Christian temperance figures about saloons and mutual aid. It notes Yaeger’s shed as shelter from a storm for customers, urges self reliance instead of blaming saloonkeepers, and references Putnam Record and Cottage Hill correspondents. It also mentions Rev Merrill’s missed appointments, Mrs Hartwig’s cancer, and Dr Taylor and Dr Haws visiting Vermilion county relatives.
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Jones
Witerentt
Butchins
Yaeger
Henry
Christian Temperance Business
Putnam
Cottage Hill
Marshall County Democrat
Hennepin
Merrill
Hartwig
Taylor
Haws
Vermilion County
Teanc Tomlinsons Florida Trip Delayed At St Louis and Nashville
Local notes report Teanc and Josie Tomlinson slowed by stops in St Louis and Nashville while en route to Florida. Miss Sadie Fell visits Venosa. tile makers expect winter work as they finish sheds after a Sunday freeze. the Lew Johnson Jubilee Singers perform to a full Henry crowd. The Grey Eagle steamship sufferes pipe burst and wheel-house damage, resuming service after repairs.
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Quaker Lane
Teanc
Josie Tomlinson
Florida
St. Louis
Nashville
Ieaac
Sadie Fell
Venonsa
Hennepin
Henry
Envelopes in Stock for Sale by Pack or Lot
Cold weather drives stock availability as 17 000 envelopes are offered for sale with or without printing. Envelopes claimed as best in the market and warranted to give satisfaction.
Card Board and Paper Stock for Trade Supplies
Republican office offers a wide stock of card board and papers for trade including letter papers, bill papers, statements, dancing programs, wedding paper and envelopes. Variety of designs and sizes with leather case cards and colored business envelopes. printing available at low rates. Orders from abroad welcomed and promptly fulfilled by George Burt.
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George Burt
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