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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
6
Local notes report residents moving into new homes on Centre Street Ninth Street and the corner of 4th and Prairie. A Palm Sunday service is planned, and a birthday party for Theodore Riel was held. Election results reelect Mortimer Balm an and name W L Wescott mayor candidates.
Otto and a friend visit Varna while in town for business. The August town board met Monday evening. Jeff Traver lost a horse. Dr Martin and his son from Wenona were in town on Friday. Whitney of Lostant in town with friends. Winter coal purchases rise amid a cold wave. April Fool Day passed quietly. kids enjoyed pranks. Mr Dinnehey traveled to Chicago to visit his wife, who is improving. Measles are widespread. Frank Gries is very sick. The new mimnery woods and a fine film will be featured Friday and Saturday. W C McCulloch will oversee this department. Mr and Mrs Semel Myers mourn the death of their child Tess. Mrs Reed was with them.
Helpfully touted bal taras snow liniment claims to cure sprains cuts burns sore throat and backache by reaching the disease center. Advertises crippled users throwing away crutches and says it will restore mobility after other remedies fail. Sold by Dr Powell for 50 cents.
Lizsie Botham visits grandma Aukland. Amanda Aukland hosts Henry visitors for several days. Homer Swift moves into the Ramsey house. Center Sunday school plans Easter services on the 18th. Ladies Aid Society posts to the second Wednesday in January. Aukland’s Laisa Nelson and daughter Nina stay a week at Buda. Leland now with grandma Worthington.
Whitefield neighbors share visits and news from May Street, Mrs Dolly Cox sewing, and Orphena expected. A new doctor arrived with wife and son. Grandma Clerk is reported better yet fragile. Easter program planned by Sabbath school. Florence Fountain to lead the Uphworth League. Junior league to present a church flag purchased by the group.
Mra Vail shows slight improvement while Oliver Downey has oats sowed. Lindsey Anderson remains ill though spirits rise. A peddler from Whitefield got mired crossing Crow Creek and required extraction. Citizens anticipate new county commissioner to clean up rough spots.
The agency invites readers to bring in a list of magazines and periodicals published in the country. They promise potential savings, noting if you have half a dozen or more to send they may cut costs by a dollar or two.
In Steuben County a town report notes poor road conditions with several vehicles stuck near Bethel church and few travelers due to mud. Sunday services at Bethel were small. Sunday school reorganized with O Tanquary superintendent and Alvin Gallop assistant.
County court started Wednesday and Wednes ay river trip noted. A Miss Downey of Evanston leads Pentecostal meetings at the Congregational church this week. Walter Boyle returns to Galesburg school after visiting family. Anti license men convene Friday and nominate a ticket for the 20th. Carla Rousseau returns from Chicago and Peoria with millinery fashions at the Commercial Hotel assisted by a young staff. she promises value and variety.
J R Huard of Garfield visited the metropolis last week returning Sunday morning with news of local happenings and meetings, detailing short calls with residents and officials.
Town happenings include residents returning from Dixon and Keota visits, Mrs Loomis recovering, Richard McEvoy resigning as crossing watchman, a monthly Christian Endeavor plan, and a Republican candidate withdrawal. Frank Towle’s ineligibility prompts J H Williams to stand, Mat Drake sells an acrobatic Polled Angus, and town straggles for a hall. A bottle found in Fox River carries a letter from Ottawa and arouses curiosity.
Jack Bishop worked at Mt Pala tine. Joe Bunk visited Magnolia last Sunday afternoon. Lene Umbarger visited India Dean last Sunday afternoon. Sidney Ray of Henry visited his sister Mame at the hotel last Sunday. J A Kays and H K Smith dined with W W Bobbitts on last Tea diy.
Journal entries describe James Thornton’s illness, Ida Rapp staying with Mrs Smith, and Mr and Mrs Bennett planning housekeeping expenses. Samuel Sebley moved household goods to T F Tash’s farm near Thomas Brenn’s, with Balderson to occupy the house. A home talent play at Masonic Hall raised 24 dollars. A magnolia mail route changed hands from W W Bobbitt to J M Emans. The Young Men’s Club hosted a social with about 12 couples, praising local members and noting games and dining.
Seasonal advice warns impurities in winter blood may cause weakness and illness. The remedy, Hood's Sarsaparilla, is claimed to purify blood, boost energy, and restore appetite, marketed as the best spring medicine.
Joe Bumgarner of Putnam spent Sunday at home while Normal students return to classes this week. Dr O G Milla visited Chicago on business. Lula Wilson returns to Oak Park as Grace Price Stella Mills and Jennie Hillabrand plan to attend Normal this spring. David Wilson visited from California after ten months away. L P Wierman and wife celebrated their 25th anniversary with relatives from here and Lostant, a supper for five tables, and gifts including linen, cutlery, and a dish set.
An old advertisement claims a sound liver cures biliousness constipation jaundice headaches and digestive issues. It promotes Herbine as a universal liver medicine priced at 75 cents with free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
Northwest of Putnam the community notes slow spring, visits and a birth. John Carlson travels to find work this summer while Isaac and family welcome a newborn son. Easter services at Swede Lutheran begin at 10 30 a.m. Contributions go to India, with calls for humane society and critique of harsh horse bits.
Sokoo began at the Poole school after a month’s vacation last Monday. Henry Moraes at Instagundey and Mr Mrs Truman Wolfe of Lacon were guests of Edward Chance and family last Sunday. Wayne Ham and family and John Broaddus and daughter and Irving Broaddus of Peoria spent Sunday at Leland E Broaddus’s.
Otto Perdew catches fish to sell and offers carp at two cents per pound. He can be found at the Perdew landing every Thursday afternoon where customers are welcome.
The Mt Palatine column reports repairs on Mr Davis's glass front and a new birth at the Davis home. Grandfather Uteoch dies at 91 at Leatant, grandfather to Mrs George Avis. A windmill accident injures Louis Hoppole and Uncle John Bishop breaks an elbow. Dr McGee and Dr Smith attend casualties.
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