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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
11
Local reports note William Pribble, a miner near Sparland in the Valley coal mines, suffered severe burns when a powder keg exploded after a spark from his lamp. He sustained burns to hands arms face back and right side and narrowly saved his eyes.
SOUTH MILO reports Jesse Hufnagel traveled to Dakota last week. Frank and Mrs Bell visited John Reid and family Sunday. Mrs William Bentley had dinner with her parents Monday. The school house got a new heater. Charlie and William Austin went to Minnesota last week. A son, Charlie Reid, was born to Lester and Mrs Reid on Monday October 2. Henry Friday saw the family trading. The Ladies Aid plans an allday meeting with Mrs Hanchett on Thursday with much work to do. all members and interested ladies are invited.
In Cottage and Broadmoor notes, local families from John Kopp to James Smith and Miss Jessie Milner share visits with relatives in nearby towns. An anecdotal feature highlights Mrs. C Wil loughby of Marengo Wisconsin crediting Dr Kings New Discovery for a severe cough and bronchial relief. A separate blurb touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic, with praise by Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire.
Frank Scullans suffers a severed artery after a cleaver fall injures his foot. Maggie Biegler’s home and furniture burn badly but are insured. Young Henry Roe Jr. breaks both bones in his arm after a wrestling mishap. Sheriff Mischke breaks up a poker game in Rutland, fining the proprietors. Charles O Briens returns as Toluca depot night man. John O Brien is sent to Ft Madison. A freight yard mishap at Custer delays Alton traffic as crews work through the night. A dog shot by City Marshal Flaminio at Wilkin's store rear is deemed not aggressive. Tom Hyerett’s horse collapses and dies while driving home near the German cemetery.
Uncle Jackson quizzes a city boy about farm knowledge then jokes about milking, as the El Paso fair reports a $2000 head of expenses surplus. The exchange captures rural humor amid local fair finances.
Citizens consider northern lands as several families eye relocation while Harry Hinman recovers from a severe appendicitis at Proctor hospital after a swift operation. Obituary of Mrs Julia Stone Mccall, long-time Lawn Ridge resident, and details of her family, move to Bennington and burial at Lawn Ridge cemetery.
Alfred Seonsema farmhand near Toluca was stunned by lightning while milking and lay unconscious for about 15 minutes. Pete West near Lacon shot himself but is expected to recover amid family troubles. His brother recently drowned in the river near Lacon. At La Rose Farmers Institute Hon. John B. W. Wayman spoke, and today Hon. Charles Adkins speaks. Cherry the railway promoter plans to survey at Spring Bay for an electric line. R. W. McCain of Venona has gone to Los Angeles to start a job printing office.
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