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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
8
Varna and nearby towns host a flurry of visits and social events. Families from Peoria Wenona Toluca and Moline spent weekends with relatives. church activities, fairs and school events are noted along with several travel and illness updates.
Pedigree notes detail the dark grey Percheron stallion born April 24 1909 bred by M Mouthale Sarthe Department. Details list sire Pellctan by Biribi and Duchesaray Voltaire Pourqui Pas Bon Espair Brilliant and dam Coquette by Agor Bomptor Picador Favori with farm stud duties and seasonal stud schedule. Groom Roytates promises terms of 15 insure living foal and notes lack of liability for mares moved or lost while outlining service locations and dates in 1916.
Community update covers church song service next Sunday at League We have a program. Debates and social events draw crowds. Mentioned are visits by Mrs Bertha Gebhart, Dr Hess, Roy Hill, Esther Daniels, John Wherry, and many local residents. The Swaney school carnival netted funds and the town awaits a new town hall project.
Avoid spring colds as weather shifts trigger grip and lingering coughs. The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery with Laxative Tar Syrup to soothe coughs, curb colds, and ease grip. Ready to use, no mixing required, trusted for over 40 years by druggists.
Mrs Uriah Humphrey has cystitis and shows slow improvement under Dr Coggshall care. Dorothy Case daughter of James Case recovers from pneumonia at Elmer Rollins home where Mrs Case waits to help family. Royal Rollins son also ill with cold and biliots attacks. Dorothy Quinn returns to school after a week absent.
Mr and Mrs J C Spitler of Montrose announce the arrival of Mildred Elizabeth Spitler on March 31, 1916, weighing nine pounds. She is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Downey of Putnam. Mrs Downey is visiting down there to meet the child and the parents invite congratulations. Mrs Robert Droll visits Chillicothe relatives briefly. Also noted is a March 29 birth, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ivan Martin. A Play Saturday evening drew a full house with the young people performing well.
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