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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
8
A.J. Ironmonger advertises Rexall Orderlies promising a money-back trial if relief from constipation is not achieved. The ad claims the remedy is pleasant and safe for children and delicate persons, sold in three sizes 10c, 25c, and 50c at The Rexall Store.
The item lists numerous residents visiting relatives in Peoria Magnolia and Washburn. It notes deaths, illnesses, Easter observances, and community moves including the death of John Carruthers and the passing of Mrs Kranz. It mentions several families relocating to Henry and Florid and ongoing hospital cases involving Ed Holmstrom and other locals.
Mrs Wilbur Ervin and daughter of Morse visited at John Poff's home on Monday. Mrs Rose Beauprie of Chicago guests of sister Mrs Clarence Phillips. Allen and Ada Poff spent Sunday with their sister near Morse. Wm Perkins of Normandy visited Broadmoor one day last week. Mrs B B Sharp of Mendota visited her mother Mrs Sarah Reed last week. Mrs J C Phelps returned Saturday from Peoria after medical treatment. We still sell two for a nickel school tablets at The Republican office.
Mrs Fannie Barkman of Hutchins and Downey Whitefield Corners died Wednesday night April 3 at 9 oclock. Her funeral was held Friday at 2 oclock in Milo M church conducted by Rev Vandervoort. A large crowd attended as she was well known and beloved. The notice notes the illness, mentions a possible obituary, and extends sympathy to the family.
Crow Meadow Grange members meet at Quinn schoolhouse and disband after settling all business. Treasury funds are divided among active members. William Kapraun and Paul Leich ter acquire new autos. Mrs. Abe Spencer travels to Granville for her son Isaac Wier, who remains ill but improved. Farmers plant oats amid winter-killed wheat and road grading improves conditions.
Simeon Doyle spent Tuesday on the farm and came out in the auto as roads improve. Roy Shorts and family visited Sunday with his parents. Harry Blackwell and family spent Easter Sunday with his mother in Henry. Mrs. Spencer was called to Granville Sunday to the bedside of a sick son. reported the young man was very ill.
Charles Salisbury and family and Cora Durling visited Will Durling and wife while Elmer Hunt traveled to Chicago to see a specialist about an ankle injury suffered while riding. He must rest his foot, with friends hoping for a cure. Harold Ball spent Easter in Henry with Roland Doyle and attended M E church services. Clyde Balter and Mrs Bauter were in Henry for a visit after his battle with inflammatory rheumatism. A neighbor noted many attended Mrs Frank Barkman’s funeral in Milo last Friday afternoon, with heartfelt sympathy extended to her family.
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