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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
3
Sparland department notes recount a busy period with shop activity at the new pool room, local visits and gatherings, and residents returning from travels. Obituary announces the death of veteran legislator Gallun after a long public career, with details of his marriage in 1852 and later life.
A fragment notes a family staying in the country for a few weeks and a large work force has been rapidly making changes. It mentions the Junior League and Sunday school meeting in a room named Wide-Awake Club, with preaching at the Baptist church.
LA PRAIRIE residents hosted and visited relatives this Sabbathi week. Mrs Ida Doran of Chicago visited Mrs Wm Monter in Speer. Miss Anna Monter returned from Lake Geneva with her mother. Mrs Scott visited Edelstein with Dr Wilmot. Myrtle Hastings and Mary Scoon attended the Christian Union convention in Stronghurst. Ambro Wilmot visited Edelstein. Ernest McCartney has scarletina but improving. Frank Calder and James Bigger were seen in Peoria. Mildred Greene to give an elocutionary entertainment at Speer Friday night Oct 25.
James P Hickey and John Faul traveled to Dakota. Phily Cain accidentally amputated the end of a finger while cutting meat with an ax. Doctors Dr Blough and Dr Wade performed surgery to remove bone and close the wound. Cain recovered while others in Camp Grove faced illness and local activity continued with meetings, travel, and commerce.
The village reports a flood of trick men arriving to lay track along the line with foremen cooks and diners. A meeting is planned to promote town incorporation as a city while mayor Gill faces rising interest in his office. Also recounted are local life vignettes from a bachelor living example to a book titled Sure Way to a Happy Marriage and several social visits and events across the area.
An old advertisement touts a simple home made mixture claiming to cure kidney and bladder troubles by using Blood Extract Dandelion Compound and Syrup. It asserts harmless ingredients, simple preparation, and warnings about avoiding progression to Bright's disease. Local notes follow with farm life updates and community news.
Probate records note Charles Anthony as executor for the will of Mary Ramp deceased with letters testamentary issued in the January term. The December 1907 term lists notices for final settlement and adjournments, naming multiple real estate transfers among heirs and trustees.
Ott Hurd thresh millet for Linus Root on Monday. Dick Wiles rents a La Prairie farm. Mrs. Hawley of Edelstein visits Mrs. James Speers. Rev. Marsh of Peoria swaps pulpits with Rev. Martin. Miss Mildred Green to give two readings in FE on Oct 25. Mrs. O. G. McCraw improves, friends thank her. John Dunn buys a Wyoming home, to move. Kid Jackson rents a farm. Mrs. Evens and Mrs. Caldwell attend Eastern Star in Peoria. Mrs. Martha Hinman notes Fred Wheeler of Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Cole of New York City on Sept 27. Hurd reaches Seattle after 24 hour delay, 6 in Salt Lake City. John Speers returns home. death of sister Miss Glen Speers at Haddam, Kansas, aged 15, typhoid. older sister died less than two years ago.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for liver torpor and constipation. It claims the product regulates the liver and prevents appendicitis, marketed as a cure at A. J. Ironmonger's drug store for 25 cents.
SOUTH MILO social calendar lists visits and casual gatherings. George Shorts drove to Princeton on Wednesday with a guest and wife sister. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert John and Mr. and Mrs. James McClane and daughter Eva visited Friday. Bertha McClane recently ill is improving and plans to attend with Mrs Ove Criswold visiting last month.
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