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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1886
Page
6
Sparland area news reports Rey Wilson teaching sermons at the M E church and visits to the Baptist church, street work by the city council, and bar nt fire destroying a barn east of town. It notes teaching plans for Jennie Hoyt and Katie Riley, arrivals and departures of families, social events at the Union church, and upcoming lectures by Geo W Minier at Temperance Hall.
Mrs T E Gapen and husband returned from Ottawa on Thursday. Signor le Blond sketches scenery on this side for off paintings. Mrs Thomas Kelly visited Spring Valley. John Brooks returned from Pennsylvania to his aged mother. Uncle Ned Henry of Mossville came to repair property. Thomas Duncan and wife visit Warner Combs. Tom has sold out in Nebraska. Mrs George Ray and children returned from the country. Ane Deen visiting friends. Vand Antwerp and Miss Angie Baughman attended the soldiers reunion at La Salle. Sol Van Patten’s wife died last week at Chillicothe. Sohn Gray of La Prairie was kicked by a horse and injured. Mrs J S Brasfeld visiting sister at Champaign. Philip Decker's daughter and son-in-law visited the old folks. John Barton plans to move into a house formerly occupied by William Eply. Buzzard of Strawn visited his parents and sisters. Lyman Athny of Iowa City visiting his brother Alfred. Charley Gapen travels to Chicago for pharmagy studies.
Republicans in Whitefield are asked to meet at Center school on Saturday at 3 p m September 25 to elect six delegates for the county convention on September 28. The item notes other local news including visits, crop reports, land swaps, and an oak tree storm damage near Wm Chamber's residence with no injuries.
Local items report George Snell buying a new buggy and plans to lower sugar prices. Attendance at Princeton fair hindered by heavy rain. Edward Snell from Wilsey, Kansas observed dry weather and chintz bugs. Wm Fountain recovering and repairs underway on his farm. Mrs Funson improving slowly with age, John Herr and wife hosted a friends’ gathering with music. Miss Condit visiting Putnam, and Frankie Clift of South Whitefield fracture from hammock fall treated by Dr Willis. Rev Garretson’s final day approaching for this appointment. hoped to be retained. PHENIX.
The piece notes M Endaley heads to St Paul for a new office position with the Minneapolis & Manitoba R R and expects to accept. Henry Kline returns from the West and plans to settle near Humphrey in Platt County Nebraska. Local residents C B Campbell Newton Maxwell and Wm Darby are reported well with promising crops. A Republican primary meeting is set at the town hall next Saturday at 7 PM to select delegates.
The article calls attention to a lack of participation at county caucus meetings and urges prominent men to attend to express majority sentiment. It notes committees for a literary event at the M E church and outlines proceeds supporting church missions. A major fire at Nancy Diverbiss’s property destroys a corn crib, straw stack, and outbuildings with little water available.
Henry Winship of Nebraska and James Winship's brother were involved in a wagon wreck when the team bolted. Mrs Winship escaped with a child, but Mr Winship injured his ankle and a Mr Cox near fatally hurt. The incident coincides with James Winship breaking his arm.
Hopewell and Richland folks note H Feazel has rented his farm for 9500 and plans to move west in spring. The community laments losing a good neighbor and anticipates continued friendship. Will Westbrook received a first class violin from local boys for his past help and plans to keep playing. Ford Belford of Streator visited Grandma Shaffer recently.
An early October sermon signals the end of a speaker's time at the conference. The community laments his departure and wishes for his continued gospel proclamation in the local vicinity.
Durbin Downey reports a pleasant state fair visit while last weeks showers are praised. John Halligan expands into hogs with nearly 100 shoots bought. Rector and High Prairie DOT antics draw attention as cows threaten jail time. Fires from lightning injure property. M E church fundraiser in Putnam. Miss Mary Campbell nominated for school superintendent. Temperance meeting features songs recitations and papers. George Koehler rents a farm near Henry. Big Bend Reunion attendance noted.
Harry Mumma, one of the escaped felons, returned to stand trial in the October court after being found asleep in a buggy at Attogney Casson’s property. Bernard Caley, color bearer of the Hennepin Post, drowned after falling from a barge near the steamer Putnam during a LaSalle reunion. Caley’s body was recovered after a day of river dragging with help from a nine-man crew. He was born November 23, 1840, in Dauphin County, enlisted in 1861, and married Fannie Ellinger in 1867.
A severe electrical storm affected Mt. Palatine area, causing outages and possible weather-related disruptions. Utilities assess damage and monitor for further hazards as residents stay indoors and emergency services respond.
Long village column with travel plans for Mr and Mrs Abram Anderson and others, dental visit by Mrs M, Ludwick paint mishap, barn fire at Steve Merritt’s farm, veteran William Trimble’s disappearance, artesian well boast in Lone Tree, and advertising for Grige’s Glycerine Salve.
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