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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
11
Sparland residents and visitors are noted in this weekly column. Many travel to Peoria, Toluca, Chicago, and Bloomington for family, health, or work. The piece also mentions gatherings, church work at the Methodist church, a Davenport commercial club train visit, and local weather plus community updates.
Mrs. F M Garlin of Henry Illinois praises Doan's Kidney Pills for easing kidney trouble and related pains. She says uric poisoning and backache subsided after using the remedy from J W Niece's drug store, and health returned as kidneys improved.
Local society items report visits by Misses Calder and Dorothy Scott in Speer and Henry Scott of Neponset. James Scoon obituary notes a 65 year old Californian native who served in the Civil War and escaped a tunnel during a prison stint. Lectures planned by Gabriel Maguire with season tickets and admission details. Real estate ads for Camp Grove homes. Numerous short notices on local births arrivals and local events.
James O Briens son shows improvement after serious illness. Mrs Burnette and Violet visited Will Coulter at his home. Will Coulter returns from Iowa and contemplates moving next spring. Charles Hawsworth rents a farm near Bradford and will relocate with his brother in law. Mrs Hayline suffers a severe stroke at meals and is under care. The Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs Reinbeck on Thursday Oct 17. Mrs Salisbury of Henry spent Sunday in the country.
Frank Martin died in Butte Montana on September 25 following a painful illness after a surgical operation and complications. He was born December 31 1854 in Belle Plain township Marshall county and lived in Lacon Sparland York Nebraska before moving to Butte where he worked for Amalgamated Copper and was active in the miners union. He married Lillie Webster in 1883 and left a wife and two children Clifford 23 and Eva 9. The funeral was held at the M E church in Sparland with Masonic and miners union attendance.
Michael Landers sold a team of horses to Gypsy Dick last week. Edward O'Brien, previously seriously ill, is now out of danger and recovering. Gypsy Dick has left for Whitefield after staying in the locality. Michael and Irene O'Brien attended the Bradford wedding of their cousin Charles Owens. Charles Winn rents Turnas farm and plans to reside next season. The Henry Republican advertises wedding stationery printed on short notice.
Lone Tree residents Nora Moffitt and Winnie Taylor visit kin in nearby towns. Hen Lindsey Anderson hosts court week in Princeton with Walter Dean, Oliver Downey, and families. Mrs. Moffitt and daughter Cora visit Maud Moffitt and Orphena Knight, while Lindsey Anderson's family visit Dr. Simmons in Magnolia. Mrs. Frank Anderson and Iven spend time with aunt Mrs. Dally. In Ottawa, Mrs. Harry Finley and Ida Dawson call on Mrs. Lindsey Anderson.
Milton Halsted visits Linus and Norris Roots this week. Grace Coyle recovers from pneumonia while David Hodge shows improvement. Karl Heckel and Estus Wilson attend the state fair. M. P. Sims remains in frail health with son Elmer in Nebraska. Winter wheat sown around the area looks healthy, some planted before rains. Martin Gehrt builds a new home two miles west. Lewis Streitmatter handles carpentry. Rev. F. E. Peterson brings Mr. Davis from Farina to church. they dine with Mrs. Fannie Perkins. E. J. Betts family from Brashler, Mo. visit relatives before returning home. Newton Bragg makes a business trip to Nebraska for farm interests. two years of corn on hand shrinkage hints at smaller yields in that region.
Mr and Mrs Wirt Hurd return to Chicago Monday. Mr and Mrs Richard Dunn shop in Peoria Monday. Mrs Nancy Hodges is seriously ill at her home southwest of Speer. Mrs C E Gaumer visited her daughter in Camp Grove last James Speers sold his Minnesota farm and expects to return soon. Sam Hawkins to spend weeks with relatives in New Jersey. Mrs Gray and two Nebraska children visit aunt Mrs A Caldwell. Miss Mamie Hurd leaves for Seattle Tuesday to visit brother Leon. Mrs Joe Browman fell ill Sunday morning. two doctors attend. no improvement. Mrs O G McCraw critically ill from neck tumor operation by Drs Daugherty and Menoher. recovery uncertain. Community offers sympathy.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills regulate the liver and prevent appendicitis by establishing regular bowel habits. Priced at 25 cents, it is sold at A. J. Ironmonger's drug store.
The South Milo column lists local social visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Mallett entertained with the Barkmans. Mrs. Harry Francis lives with Mrs. Pettigrew. Charles Reid's family spent time with Lon McClane. Rev. J. E. Mercer preached at Boyd's Grove. Miss Cora Reynolds faced her mother’s illness. Charlie Reed returned from a Dakota trip. several families shared Sunday activities and a midweek prayer meeting is noted.
A local listing highlights the Marseilles grain dump with market activity. The advertiser notes availability of wagons buggies robes and whips along with machine oil lubricating oil and kerosene for sale or exchange.
Probate proceedings include guardianship final reports for Ralph J. Russell and an ex ecutrix discharge with Elizabeth Fischer heir proof. Letters testamentary to Henry Jacobs on bond 1700. Real estate transfers list multiple Toluca parcels among Walter Scott David Dwyer and others. Marriage licenses include Frank Wrytusius with Mary Kliment and Elmer Williams with Theresa Lloyd.
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