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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
3
Sparland updates report illnesses and visits among residents, a fatal accident involving a traction engine injuring a family, school enrollment at a record high, and community events including a Harvest Jubilee with games, dances, and prizes for corn.
A fire at Mr Himphreys house summer kitchen caused panic in Sparland due to limited local protection. Neighbors and Down Went responders controlled the blaze, prompting calls to sink a well erect a tank install a gasoline engine and hose to improve town fire safety. Modern obituaries note Rev. J A Windsor 84 died at 1725 Orrington Evanston after a long clerical career and real estate work.
Steuben society news reports Mr and Mrs Louis Kent returning from Georgia and being pleased with the country. Paulie Niglewonger to attend Valparaiso Indiana for the coming school session. Bertha Straedder visits Miss Sallie Charles and Mrs Jacobson from Chicago. Clarence Flemming plans to go to Valparaiso for schooling. Drowning of Carl Leigh reported from La Prairie with sympathy extended. County farm holds a big dinner as votes look to re election of Conrad Luft. Nellie Bliss arrives as new housekeeper from Bloomington.
Dr Sadler estimates about eighty million dollars in wages lost annually to colds in the United States. The notice urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy to stop coughs and heal sore inflamed air passages. A. J. Ironwonger.
Myrtle and Henry Hastings depart for Monmouth College to enroll, Alma and Edna Calder prepare for Abingdon school, Eleanor Kyle to Cedarville, and Osborne family attends UTFP services. Carl Leigh of La Prairie, aged 24, drowns near Blue Ridge. funeral held at M E church with numerous distant mourners attending.
Mrs O W Hurd visits relatives in Chicago for a week. Miss Ina Gaumer begins teaching at Fox school. Mr and Mrs Frank Barnes of Princeton visit their mother Martha Russell. Hibiman heads to Gullico to enter next year’s school. School opened Tuesday with Cora Reynolds as teacher and nearly all seats filled. John Davidson of La Prairie buys property from Ben Davis after Montana trip. Phillips hosts large group of relatives for Sunday dinner. Wednesday brings factory visits and social events among neighbors.
A practical mechanic with 12 years experience invents the Minerva Auto Horn. He cites frequent near-collisions from ineffective warning horns on country roads and aims for a clear musical chord that carries well without back pressure. The horn should be exhaust driven and avoid oil or carbon clogging.
A lawn gathering featured a cake centerpiece with nine candles as guests signed a tablet and moved to a darkened dining room. Chicken sandwiches and ice cream were served on the lawn amid gifts and friendly tokens. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Root and Miss Emily Root, with notes of travel and local happenings in the area.
The Optician J E Carlson will be in Henry on Monday September 16 1912 from 1 to 6 pm for fittings. He will return every third Monday of each month at the Camp House location.
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