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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
12
Mrs. Anna Kleiber of Washington Street Lacon Iowa praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney distress backache and unrest after years of suffering She urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills by name and notes the product is sold for 65 cents at all stores Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In Varna on Monday an Easter dance hosted by the Vara orchestra drew a large crowd. Several local residents and visitors from neighboring towns were noted in attendance, with many listed as business callers and shoppers over the week. The item also notes multiple personal visits and brief arrivals from Lacon Pattonsbury Peoria and other places, plus a death in the community and a kidney health advertisement.
Mrs Leo Murphy and Miss Theresa Owens spent Friday in Peoria. Dave Ross visited Morrison with Mr and Mrs A P Freeman. Mrs Gil returned from Gilman after attending the funeral of her cousin Mrs Crangle. John Sparkel and Mr and Mrs John Barnes visited Peoria Saturday. Wa King sold his meat market interest to James Murphy forming Renzi and Murphy. Nenzie and Murphy received two cat loads last Saturday. Mrs James P Hickey and Miss Kalie Terberger visited Peoria Tuesday.
An Georgia man from Atitman reports La Grippe left him with a deep hacking cough. He says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured the cough, healed inflamed membranes, and strengthened his lungs.
Hopewell notes report visits across area families including Mr and Mrs Aug Extrom, Gus Extrom, Spencer Freeman, and E Extrom relatives. Entries mention Miss Minnie Flesberg visiting Wena, Ed Lane callers, Edward Andayson working for Ed Lane, and various callers in Lacon Varna and Peoria. A new telephone line between North Hopewell and Varna is noted with local plastering work by Henry Rogers.
A brief advert promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for children. It notes it is pleasant to take and free of harmful substances and lists A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves as sellers.
East Saratoga residents describe a lively Henry dance with many attendees. The column lists visitors and helpers at Hartley Salisbury Mills Spangler and other homes, plus several sickbed notes and family visits. An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound with a testimonial from John Bennet of Tell Wisconsin.
Cottage Mrs John Carroll and Miss Josie Parry visit Wm Perry. Mr and Mrs Samuel Chesney and children visit Wm Chesney. Mrs Daniel Donovan and son visited in Sheffield last week. Byron Allen visits Clarence Hays. Jessie Miller sews for Mrs Cook. Miller family visit Rudolph Miller. Laster program at church well attended. Fred Farley visits Wm Piper. Wright brothers cut wood for George Smith Money. Pa Charles family visit at Was ter. Harry Doty working in a Princeton garage. Melvin Grange visits father near Tiskilwa.
Executor of Caroline O Horr deceased of Marshall County Illinois gives notice to creditors to appear at the Marshall County Court House Lacon on June first term 1913 for claims to be adjusted. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to the undersigned.
A local retailer touts its boys' suits for ages 3 to 17 priced from 2.75 to 10.00, promising fit quality and satisfaction. The ad positions the store as customer profit first, appealing to shoppers seeking value.
This store markets a wide range of men’s suits described as a mecca for new styles. It proclaims each garment born in red blooded manhood, offering utmost quality with prices from 19 to 25 dollars and higher.
We are showing all new weaves and colors in dress fabrics with great values at 25c, 40c, and 0c per yard.
A display of Ladies suits coats dresses skirts waists and muslinwear from leading makers, offered at 15 to 25 percent cheaper than rival stores. Prices range with figures such as 1.00 2.50 7.50 12.60 and 8.00 with several items listed in sequence.
April 4 program at the hall under the auspices of the Count Life club invites all. Local news notes several residents’ health, visits, and family additions. A pocketbook with $77 was lost in Putnam or Henry. finder should return to Norville Downey for reward.
During a country visit, small Stella assists her grandfather with milking. After several fruitless attempts she asks him to come here and show how to turn the milk on.
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