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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
6
Readable items from Lacon include social visits and moves such as Mere Willis Shores visiting Peoria, Dr Samuel Garnes visiting relatives, and Jim Mary Wescott planning a summer return. Election results show Republicans selecting Mayor John Heim and clerk Elliott Rose, with city and town officers listed. a Democratic contest over constable ballots prompts a county court petition and likely Monday hearing.
Itchy piles and skin eruptions are blamed on the product. Bucklen’s Archa salve is advertised as curing worst cases and numerous injuries. The ad asserts the salve is the best in the world and sold by Dr Powell with a guaranteed cure.
Parland community news details Joe Waugh’s nearing portrait, residents improving, and plans for a high school entertainment to aid boys’ ball ground funds. Charley Monier hires I. J. Duncan for a vast LaPrairie barn project with 45 000 feet of lumber and 50 000 shingles. George Hondly dies in a grass fire accident. widow and neighbors mourn as deputy coroner R. H. Maxwell investigates.
An old advertisement touts M others! Mothers! Mothers for curing feverish children with stomach headaches and constipation. It claims worm removal if present and offers 25 cent samples by mail to Allen Olmstead LeRoy.
South Whitefield reports from Sparland residents include Master services in Henry, Henry Blackburn building a fence, Delber Marehail visiting Huffman, and James Wilson buying cattle. Local happenings cover farming, sickness, potatos, a rumor of a wedding, and Ed Kent’s illness with Dr Royce treating him. Duck hunting outdoors and community chatter fill the week.
North Hopewell notes Rankin Forbes returned home from Chicago Sunday. C. H. Ransom attended a Baptist meeting in Oxbow on Sunday. Dr Swemn's patients are up and around again. Mr and Mrs Charlie Martin and Rachin's of Sandy spent Sunday at family homes.
A vintage style advertisement urges men to act now for their health claiming Dr Vance Powell cures for Lost Manhood caused by youthful indiscretions drains or overwork. It portrays a hopeful message to workers and families about renewed vitality.
An advertisement claims guaranteed cure and free consultation for nervous debility, impotence, urinary disorders, stomach and bowel issues, and many chronic diseases. It urges readers to contact the practitioner for confidential advice and emphasizes scientific, non-surgical treatment and gender-specific ailments.
Dr. Vance M. Powell advertises as sole owner offering free consultation and X ray imaging with a mica plate machine. Office is in the Masonic Temple on Adams Street with daily hours and evening slots listed for appointments.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Forbes attended a large cattle sale in Chicago last week. Van Marten is recovering from a long inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs James Fitchborn, and Mr and Mrs George Barker with children, visited Mr and Mrs Wan Crouse on Sunday. In Henry we spotted a waterlogged figure mistaken for an elephant, later identified as John Ford trying to swell his boots. Dr Powell’s front damaged by fire is being rebuilt by George Merdian with a new single front door.
Wm Ball Lundy of Henry hosts a Lundy visit this week as John Hayline and family visit Perry Dunn. Hannum family visit John Meadow at Crow Meadow and Grace Newman of Henry visits sister Dora Bomers. Miss Peters, a returned missionary from China, gave an inspiring talk. Sabbath school at Center now at two, preaching every two weeks at three. bad roads reduced attendance, superintendent Henry Aukland invites all to sabbath school.
Mrs Chenoweth sick. doctor called Sunday. Mrs Ben Lutz visited Lester Reed's to see the new baby. Lilian Cunningham helps with spring cleaning. Conover school opens with Mabel Dennis at the desk. Mrs Chenoweth buys a shore from Wm Mouler in Steuben. Indiana family moves into Mr Barker's house. children sick with measles. Lester Reed's girl born April 4. Izora Stout acts as nurse and housekeeper. Conover reports a neck lump needing specialist in Chicago for removal.
Anna King visited Miss Cleary on Monday. David Warren moved into the Bucket house. The infant of Arthur Menearis was very ill Sunday. Easter was bright with new gowns and hats. Commissioner William Strosnider noted in last week’s officer slate. Rev Weaver will be away a month to hold meetings near Vicksburg. Easter services at the Christian church went well. Miss Cleary went to Peoria Friday evening, returning Monday morning on the 9.45 train. Miss Dalley took charge of the avhelesehoot until her arrival. Plentiful farm work with planting and house cleaning keeps everyone busy. Sunday school resumed at the M E church after winter. hopes for a productive summer. Doctor Wakefield Co. testimonial for Golden Ointment from H. Harrison of Bloomington IL. With Graham Bros Co Chicago. For sale by Dr Powell Magnolia. Lundgren reports a very sick child. Frank Fyffe of Henry in town. A Toluca family moved here Thursday. Elza Downey returned to Normal last Wednesday. Alice Otto closed her winter term Friday. Fred Vaughn of Lorstant in town Thursday. Mrs Hugh Chestnut on sick list. Wilbur Moon of Henry in town tuning pianos. Mrs Moffitt went to Washburn to visit her mother. J H McKirgan and wife visiting Henry Saturday. Jesse Kirkendall of Lostant began carrying mail last week. Bash received word of his father’s serious illness. Mrs Susan Lundy making changes at home. Mrs Harris and Vera visited McNabb Thursday afternoon. The pie social at Masons’ hall Wednesday evening. Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs Taylor Thursday at 2. Geo Clemens called to Indiana for a sick brother.
Freda Hylene returns home from Ramaget house after months away. Howard Eddingfield dislocated a thumb on Sunday. James B. Thornton buys Pickings farm at $110 per acre. Mrs Ed Hillabrand and Mrs Ten Dean improving after hospital return. Clear Creek school hosts a pre social at Magnolia Grange hall on April 13. Mary McKirgan hosts choir at Sunday tea. attendees include Jennie Davidson Beatrice and J H Massie with Mr and Mrs Frank Lambourn. Friday evening entertainment praised despite bad weather. Masons held a special meeting and conferred degrees on Halloway Schacht and H Ramage. supper at Ramage house for new members.
McNabb updates on shingling Oliver Mille's house and new business moves by Hans Nelson and Johnson & Koehler. Town talk covers travel, dances, family visits, proposed school plans, and concerns about youth safety on trains. Allen's Foot-Ease advert ends the column.
McNabb residents receive the mall twice daily over the Three I railroad. A letter notes the Price farm sale after C M Price’s death. Mrs Elizabeth Mills heads to Fargo after her son’s illness improves. Joseph Bumgarner leaves for Indian Territory to work as surveyor. Maud Mills Parker reports a severe blizzard near Julesburg Colorado with winds and deep snow leaving outbuildings unseen.
A promotion touts Dr Miles' New Treatment for heart nerves liver stomach and dropsy claiming scientific care with a curative elixir tablets laxative pills and plaster. Testimonies from Julius Kelster E B Spileman and others back the claim and offer free samples with directions by writing to Dr Franklin Ming 201 State St Chicago.
After a blizzard, about 600 sheep are exposed as sheds are closed and no food for 24 hours. Rough weather drove many into the shedless yard and more than 40 sheep died this morning. Workers labored overnight shoveling snow while lambs are kept warm in a makeshift approach.
The Palatine area reports measles impacting residents and daily routines. Local workers such as mail carriers and shop staff show illness, with several families noting improvements as children recover. Community members like Matern, Gallaher, Koehler, and Anderson are mentioned amid disrupted services and health concerns.
John Ellard visits friends as Mrs David Hunter calls on Tiki wa. Robert Winter’s youngest son is reported very ill. Arba Law visits Magnolia with parents. M. E. center services attended by Caldwell. Martha Shimel of Crow Meade visits Milo relatives. Harrison Sutherland returns from Peoria after ten days. William Bentley and Bertie Sherman wed at Princeton on April 4. Friends offer congratulations.
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