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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
4
Peoria visitors stop by and Frederick Siebold’s illness noted. Numerous local visits unfold with Mrs. Faye Watson Mrs. Mary Cummings and many others attending dinners meetings and family events. Mary Beth Emerson Smith and baby Mary Beth appear among local births and gatherings.
Halloween decorations lit dining and living rooms in black and yellow. Tables were prettily arranged with small candy filled baskets serving as place cards and favors. Refreshments included frosted ginger bread coffee and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Hostesses praised. officers named Mrs F H Gehr Mrs Wm Pribble Mrs Andrew Calder Mrs James Burnett and Miss Della Taylor.
Invitations issued by the officers of the ladies and society of the M. E. church led members to a Hallo ween party in the church parlors Wednesday evening. Decorations fit the occasion and a ghost assisted the reception. Games and stunts entertained guests as they followed a ghost to the treasurer Miss Dells home.
Whitefield residents report visits and health updates including Mrs. Fosdick hosting and Frank Anderson's eye surgery at Peoria hospital. Dwellers discuss home radio installation, visiting relatives, upcoming Home Bureau meeting with Miss Rebecca McAllister, and plans to attend the Springfield assembly. The Willing Workers group held a surprise party for Fern, while Felix Clauson family plans move to Henry and an upcoming egg shower at Mrs. Lou Ely’s.
Otto Klatt of Minonk announces he is emptying his ice house for the first time in five years and selling ice harvested in 1920. Unusually strong demand last summer exhausted his stock, and after this five year old crop is sold by mid month he must buy more ice.
An advertisement urges kidney health with Dean's Pills a stimulant diuretic. It cites a Henry case Mrs George Krooper who claims relief from backache fatigue and nervous weariness after using the product sold at Ironmongers Drug Store priced 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is named as the manufacturer.
Reports list numerous local visitors and guests at area homes and events. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thomlinson, Miss Dorothea Kemp, Miss Charlotte Vollmer, Rev. Strobel, Hade Eberly, Harold Phillips, Mrs. Metz, Gussie Swaney, Vava Travis, and multiple families from Elgin, Normal, Peru, Granville, Decatur, and Decatur area. Many attended Illinois Valley Teachers Institute or visited in Streator Friday and Thursday evenings.
A misty day slipped into a cold mix of snow and rain then full snow on Friday, giving the village its first winter taste for this region. Warm ground limited snow accumulation though roofs and sheds took on a wintry look.
Mrs Christiana Grivey aged 72 residing here for years died at St Marys hospital LaSalle Thursday at 3 30 following a year long illness. Death was due to complicat ions. She was taken to the hospital in serious condition about a week ago but showed no improvement. Grivey was well and favorably known here and her death caused deep sorrow. A full obituary will follow in these columns.
The Ne Plus Ultra class met in the church parlors on Thursday evening with Mesdames Harvey Griffin Chasteen and Henning hosting. Twenty-five members answered roll call with two visitors present. Minutes were approved, and the group planned a carnival and the annual supper and bazaar for Saturday December 5th.
Good used tires tubes generators tops radiators and other car parts offered by Simon Kaplan at Henry Auto Salvage Co East Edward St Henry Illinois.
An ornate scene described with yellow and black paper bowls of flowers and lanterns surrounds a luncheon. The text notes a class meeting planned for the first Thursday in November, indicating a social or organizational gathering.
A large barn on the J. L. Smith farm north of Sheffield was destroyed by fire early morning, killing three horses and burning hay and machinery. Cattle were rescued, one horse escaped, and the Smith family guarded other buildings. Fire believed started by spontaneous combustion in hay. Insurance held but not enough to cover losses.
Country housewives can sell any surpluses on the farm through a little want ad in the Henry News-Republican. Thousands read them every week.
Mrs Cook reports years of gas and nervousness eased by Adlerika. The ad claims one spoonful clears gas and bloating and offers a real cleansing of the bowels. Ironmonger Drug Store endorses Adlerika for digestive relief.
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