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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
7
A fifty year old man recalls fourteen years of perfect health ending with a severe sickness. He credits Drs Walsh and the Davenport specialists for curing him and restoring strength, saying he felt near death before treatment and now remains active and vigorous.
Geneseo county court records detail multiple probate matters. Administrators and executrices present reports, petitions for appraisements and private sales, and final discharge of estates. A city incorporation vote and commission form government proposal are ordered for a forthcoming special election.
Chancery notice from Illinois County of Hins County directs Marion H Gilbert to appear in February term 192, to plead answer or demur to Minnie M Gilbert’s bill. If he fails, the bill may be confessed and a decree entered. Clerk JzA Horberg signs.
In Henry County Illinois Circuit Court February term a guardianship minor Zimmenman petition filed by William G Zimmerwan against Floyd S Zimmerwan. The notice states non residence of defendant and a decree sought regarding undivided one fifth of a three block parcel in Cambridge Illinois. Court set to hear on the second Monday of February AD. appearances required.
Reports of the Union Special Drainage District for year ending November 1 1911 and other district reports are approved. Probate hearings include wills estates and bonds. guardianship, probate of last will and testament. notices to creditors and heirs. bonds set at amounts up to 16000. multiple appearances and guardians appointed. hearings scheduled for January 2.
A sensational warning about a fearful forest fle on the Catskill is paired with a medical claim for Kings New Discovers in curing lung ailments. A Texan resident attests the product cured a dreadful cough and lung disease after multiple deaths from consumption. Price 50c, guaranteed by J. E Wright.
A Danville woman who adopted a girl from an Indiana orphan asylum shows concern over heredity and misbehavior after the teen elopes to Decatur amidst family disputes. The item also riffles into rheumatism cures with Chamberlains Liniment and warns against trespass on premises.
A religious excerpt highlights God’s correction and protection through trials including famine and war. It praises deliverance in six or seven troubles and the healing power of nature, mentioning Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an aid to restoring health and ease for many customers.
A visit to an old friend ends with the householder denying the caller as the colored maid questions who is at the door. The scene turns on misrecognition and a curt dismissal as the woman complains no one is home. An advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil claims it cures toothache earache sore throat heals cuts bruises and stops any pain.
A four year old named Charles shows a preference for chicken over soup during dinner, asking his father for a portion of the chicken while avoiding the rest of the meal.
An old advertisement touts a patent medicine claiming to cure headaches toothaches sleeplessness bad dreams shortness of breath sour stomach and despondent mood. It mentions a “box 50 cents” at F A Petersons and large druggists carrying the product.
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