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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
A Rexall Store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a no risk remedy for chronic constipation. It claims the product tones nerves and muscles of the bowel without purging and promises to refund costs if not effective. Sold only at The Rexall Store by A. J. Ironmonger, druggist, in two sizes.
Local notices report Robert Kelley of Saratoga trading in Henry and Mrs Swien and daughters visiting Peoria. Several social updates include Mrs Ella H Ong deed transfers, Mrs Susan Peters entertaining her sister, a stroke news on Henry resident Wenry Dally, plus Arbor and Bird Day projections and the 54th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard Waughop.
A house cleaning spotlight lists sponges carpet cleaner cedar flakes wallpaper cleaner moth balls nature polish metal polish and varnish paints and varnish including an automatic vacuum cleaner offered by Ironmonger City Drug Store.
Several community notes update on local life including visitors from Peoria Miss Lou Willey mother here this week and Miss Anna Green ill under Dr Cromwell Palm Sunday preparations by St Josephs choir led by Mrs Anna Hall.
A Lacon Alabama resident L H Anske credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief from a three year back pain. He reports initial relief followed by a permanent cure and endorses the remedy as sold by dealers at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
Albert Kranz sells barber interests to Ingram Smith. A son born to Mr and Mrs Taylor Smith on April 1. Ferdinand Kapraun adds a separator to his threshing outfit. Dr Bayne and family depart for southern Colorado. Town meeting allocates 400 for roads and bridges. Various family visits, illness, and travel noted. County option debate looms with opposition to prohibition. Military rosters and march weather notes conclude.
A bill by Representative Rice of Menard would create a county superintendent of public highways, appointed after a popular vote by petition. The official would oversee road and bridge work, classify roads, file maps with state and county authorities, and serve a four year term with salary fixed by the county board. The county must provide office space and equipment, while the appointee must procure surveying tools at no county cost.
The Southerners note that Colonel Roosevelt’s Atlanta remarks echo Booker T. Washington in form and substance. He urges action over words, stressing that self-presentation matters and deeds define worth rather than claims.
Next Sunday Palm Sunday services and sermon will mark the day with Mrs Hoyle singing The Palms in the morning. Lenten services are held Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30. Good Friday features litany penitential office and ante communion at 10 30 with Commemoration of the Three Hours Agony from 12 to 3 pm and a 7 30 pm service.
Community members including Joseph Reismeyer and family, Nick Seichter, William Yarger and Hans Otto spent a weekend in Henry for visits and church services. Notices posted for the April 15 school election. Mrs William Yarger and daughter Gladys narrowly avoided a buggy axle accident near Whitefield.
The community voted 12 ballots with Hiram Allen elected coring sioner and Benj Bachman and Cori Wright as justices of the peace. A large farm residence owned by Charles Griswold four miles east of Bradford burned quickly. L H Wright occupied the house and most goods were saved. The origin is unknown and Griswold faced total loss due to expired insurance policies. Mr Sterling fron near Burean moved in north of the Corners to help Cuno with farm work. Lindsey Anderson and family visited Frank Ziegler, and Miss Stephens attended an institute at Princeton. Bernice Kanets under doctor care threatened pneumont.
Mrs Mars Olson's paralytic stroke leaves her unable to speak and strength unchanged while friends express sympathy and hope for improvement. Insurance newcomer A Lundquist reports over 100000 in Putnam county, and Rev and Mrs Dysart receive care packages ahead of their Europe voyage. Election results show 123 votes with only 11 against water works. Dr Meng earns a silver medal at a Chicago dental meeting. Judge Mills makes a tough freight trip to Chicago with cattle. W A Boyle and wife relocate to Pool Place on Henry road and start housekeeping with notable kitchen efforts by Rey.
The old battleship Texas once hailed as a mighty engine of naval warfare with heavy guns armor and steam turrets is described as obsolete. It has been sunk as a costly target for late model warships and is deemed not worth raising for salvage.
The ALCALI stallion imported in 1905 and recorded by the American Percheron Horse Breeders and Importers Association is license approved to stand for public service in Nuigow. Sire Marine 27274 Dam Toute Senle. Weight 2100 pounds, color black with star and snip. Examination by Dr. H A Gebhardt confirms fitness and freedom from disease. Season 1911 schedule and terms for insurance and payment outlined. Also notes on eggs for hatching and local advertisements.
Farmers visiting Henry are urged to stop at the Camp House for meals and best cuisine in the city. Dinner served from 11 15 to 1 with free stalls for horses in the barn and special rates. J J Kirby proprietor. 3 16 41 Uncle J Joe chatter about horse races leads to a playful exchange between boys about a spanking team.
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