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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
8
Sparland Department reports Mrs. Corcoran and Willie in Lacon for the weekend while Charles Schaaf conducted business in Peoria last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Suft hosted Anna Suft’s visitors Sunday. No school Friday due to Varna institute. Mrs. H. Marshall and sister Chesky shopped in Peoria Monday. Anna Becker and Lily Simpson visited Henry Friday afternoon. John Blackwell of Memphis visits sister Anna Suft.
Velma Campbell and relatives visit in Lacon with Mrs. Emily Orcutt while others host relatives from Chicago. Prof. Nelson and Mr. Ganzer attend an institute in Varna. Church events include ministerial dinner and sermons. Obituary recalls William Berwick, a 54 year old barber and Knights of Pythias member, laid to rest after a years return to Lacon.
The text notes the deceased is survived by his sister Mrs Anna Jacobson who was buried a year earlier and by an aged mother four sisters and three brothers. The companion remains in sorrow while community sympathy is offered. Attending from a distance were Mr Chase Wabel Mrs Harry Compton of Bosworth Missouri and Phil Compton of Monmouth.
Community items report Mrs Black visiting Peoria and social events hosted by Mrs Edminster and Mrs Hastings. Miss Mollie Smith visits Dr and Mrs Bradford in Lacon. Lucie Calder visits Mrs Hill in Sparland. Obituary notes Rev H H Houston of La Prairie and Struthers dying at 66 after years of health decline. survivors listed. Mozart Concert Company lecture at U P Church Oct 24 announced. Calves purchased in Edelstein stampede near Chillicothe after a trip from Nebraska ending with an eastbound train incident killing nine calves.
A Hannibal Missouri reader named A J Ironmonger praises Foley's Honey and Tar saying a single bottle cured a bad cold that threatened pneumonia. The letter notes the product contains no opiates and reflects strong customer satisfaction.
Saratoga locals report July like weather as Mr and Mrs Will Frisbey visited Sparland and Sun day. Alfred Martin of York Nebraska and Alfred Betts called on friends. Mrs Holly Culton Lamp from Rose Bud Indian Territory visits her uncle Tom Cain with two children. Mrs Samuel Thumma and Harry spent time in Peoria Roosevelt Day. Local teachers attended an institute in Lacon. Ed Cain of Camp Grove and brother bought Hayes restaurant in Henry, marking a new venture. Fishery crews restocked the big lake above Frederick after seining releases into the river.
A vintage ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for all ages improving strength for babies and anemia for girls. It promises flesh for the tired, resilience against colds, and calls for 10 cents plus paper name to receive a Good Luck Penny with the bank and booklet from Scott & Bowne.
SPEER EE E Stisser and C W Merrill were in Peoria on business Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James McQuilken visit his parents in New Jersey. Charles Stisser visited his parents last week, returning to work Friday. EE B Stisser and Charles Bishop attended the horse sale in Camp Grove Saturday. Mr and Mrs Stephen Pinkney of Peoria visit Mr and Mrs C W Hurd. C W Merrill visited his daughter Mattie near Pontiac from Friday to Monday. Charles Moore and Hamilton Phillips attended the ball game at Chillicothe Sunday. C W Merrill rented his livery barn to H A Barton with possession Dec 1. Dr J A Menoher sold property and practice to Dr Wilmot of Pratt possession Nov 1. Arthur Merrill sold household goods at auction Tuesday and will depart for Seattle with wife Monday. Mr and Mrs Charles Goodrich returned from St Augustine Fla where they have been the past month for his health which is much improved.
Mrs Zellah McMurtrie approaches her 99th birthday enjoying remarkable health. Sparland farewell for Wallace Hoadley family, noting long service by Mrs Hoadley. Sparland notices on Mrs Waugh Dunlap convalescing with nurse Mrs Frisby. Marshall Putnam Medical Society held a successful semi annual meeting in Lacon with 25 physicians attending including two auto leads from Peoria. Dr Potts entertained at Hotel Thomas dinner.
The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs Clarence Hay on Thursday afternoon. Families and friends visit and take tea at various homes including Charlie Swineman's Sunday evening and Rufus Warner's Sunday. A chicken pie supper at Milo drew $25. Several locals attend church, birthdays, and school events. Miss Jennus travels home with students.
Local office receives a bundle described as old papers. The items are reportedly part of archival material stored for cataloging and potential historical use. Staff will sort, date, and assess contents for preservation.
Renter George Crady plans to move onto Fred Nurss’s farm near Rowe in spring and start a truck business. Frank Gallup’s traction engine and well drilling outfit are seen near the ridge. Gypsy fortune tellers pass through Edelstein with chilly receptions. Local hay crops thrive with buyers and several carloads sold. The Perkins boys ship three carloads of hay to Edelstein, corn travels from Centerville to Speer, and coal moves through Edelstein to a farm. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich return from Florida hoping for lasting rest. Mrs. Millie Sims takes her club on a woods picnic. Wm. Predmore hooks hedge work with his engine for T. C. Moody. Mrs. John Hensel hosts nurse Miss Charlesworth from Peoria. Will Stowell and wife return from Springfield fair. The Bennetts visit Clarence Bennett in Delano, Cal. The McQuiltons travel to New Jersey. two children contract scarlet fever and are quarantined.
I N Ragan of Missouri reports kidney and bladder pain relief after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He credits the remedy with his full recovery and health restoration. A. J. Ironmonger notes the claim. The death of Lee Duke aged four from infantile paralysis after a Iowa visit alarms Sheffield villagers as quarantines are placed for homes with children who played with him.
Probate actions include William Salisbury estate will admitted with Margaret J. Salisbury as executrix and $400 bond. guardian Emma L. Bussell discharged for minor Harry Bussell. Johnson J. White and Julia A. George estates with inventories and recorded appraisements. multiple estate claims and property transfers listed. marriage licenses issued in several cases.
About 115 farmers near Princeton have organized and will soon begin operating a farmers elevator in Princeton to boost local grain handling and sales.
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