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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
6
Display of Maine battle relic by F A Packingham sparks talk as Venona residents nominate city officers. Elections feature ward by ward candidates in Lacon and Venona with voting results and plans for a new school building and church organ installation.
Sparland community items report N W Tanner ill in bed and visiting relatives of Cyrus Wright. Isaac Cooper sick but upright at times. Dan Betts buys barber shop. others repair and relocate homes. Andrew Catello visiting. Uncle William Smith to move May 1. Legal bonds filed for Zimmerman and Barr. Dr George T. Cress visiting. thunderstorm damages Strick tree. Pension office questions widows’ eligibility.
Varna residents attended Easter events and church services while Kennedy’s school at Wright reported 16 scholars. Nellie Kennedy completed seven months at Harmony school. WLO elected officers Maud Kennedy president Luella Moffatt vice president Mamie Little secretary Alma Norton treasurer Ella Brown reporter. Merchants asked to supply soap bars for an upcoming community obligation.
Retailers tout affordable suits rivaling tailor garments in quality. They claim $10 suits match $22 tailoring and note last Saturday's sale of 16 suits averaging $9, drawing customers from Bureau, Tiskilwa, Bradford, and Sparland who preferred their offerings.
Local notice announces the Willard hall fund next meeting at the home of Mrs Grace Stateler on Saturday April 16.
Local fragment reports residents visiting relatives and hosting guests from Streator and Henry. Farmers begin sowing oats while weather shifts to sun after showers. Easter memories linger as spring elections pass. Mary Zenor canvassed for Mrs A H Kinnear's Bazaar. Effie Waughop is the sole 8th grade bonham pupil advancing to Lacon April 15.
STRUBEN Mrs A Tanquary is still visiting in Princeton. No preaching at Bethel Sunday on account of rain. Most of the farmers will be done sowing oats this week. David Watkins is very poorly having gangrene in the foot. Mr and Mrs W Monier are expected home soon from their southern trip. Earnest Duncan was out riding one of the nice days last week, he grows weaker day by day.
Advertises relief for distressing kidney and bladder diseases within six hours. Promises prompt back and flank pain relief for both men and women and immediate relief from water retention. Sold by JE&EFA Powell.
Princeton visitor 8 L Osse attended Crow Meadow Monday while farmers finish oats. Mrs J Monier and Madge Harney expected home from Geneseo. Amands Mercian from Henry assists Mrs Cate with spring sewing. Mike O'Marra returned from Chicago and works for the Quinn boys. Mrs 0 Vail and Ben Jr visited Sugar Grove. Crow Meadow Grange meets Monday April 18 due to school election. Geo W E Cook of Lacon visited Putnam relatives. Lydia Harlin staying with sister Mrs Chance in Putnam. Mrs Chance’s son injured a leg in an accident.
Mrs Ada B E Hart of Groten 3 D recounts a severe lung illness that nearly proved fatal but was cured by Dr Kings New Discovery. She thanks God and notes trial bottles were offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store with regular sizes 60c and 1.00 guaranteed or price refunded.
Hennepin and Henry residents are noted visiting on Monday and Tuesday for various business and social events. Highlights include a Sun bonnet and apron fair at M. B. church on Thursday evening April 21 and Minnie Ray’s new Pattee bicycle of 1898 pattern. Will Willie’s bicycle mystery is mentioned amid other small town notices.
Fine literary program at Congregational church Saturday evening with admission six cents. Various locals including Rey Campbell and Lyle H Durley attend Fox River association in Ottawa this week. Dr McCormick took Henry to Chicago for medical exams and hospital stay. Easter observed by church youth with songs readings and recitations. Rev Joe Ball will lecture at M B church Monday evening April 10 at 7 30 on Tempérance with free admission. Easter social by MB church youth noted as a season highlight. Haworth league young ladies are praised for their successful ventures. attendance lauded.
Richard McBvoy visits daughter in Peru and Mrs Watson’s property changes hands. Local residents attend Haster ramble and church events. Rev L R Thomas assumes charge near Dixon and Elocution show. court case Williams vs Smith ends with Williams victorious. Bedside visit for André John Williams. several elect officers. children burn incident and injury details. Chamberlain's Cough Medicine praised by W Terry of Elkton.
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