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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
10
Advertisement touts a Hurt, Schaffner & Marx suit as the top market choice for young men. It stresses a jaunty snappy style, proper collars and shoulders, and a focus on graduates' clothing needs.
A special line of black suits adapted for graduating purposes is to be shown this Saturday morning for the young men graduates of this section. The event promises great pleasure in presenting these suits to the graduates.
William Riddell sells his erba and business to W W Dewey of Hensy due to aging and poor health. The move ends Riddell's long standing venture, with concern expressed for his health and future. Local notes report social visits, anniversaries, river conditions improving, and ongoing bond renewals.
The Yeomen of America announce an open entertainment on Friday evening April 16 in the hk of EP ball. A short program music and games will be in order. All are cordially invited to attend. The Loyal America goes to a receiver and may receive little. Varna people who were sold out by them show no sympathy. Win Kehler and family expected home from California after two years travel in the north and west. Mr Luella Moffatt of Magnolia in town Thursday from Washburn. Orren Richardson lost over 100 in 103 and 5s bills. Miss Mullen of Venona spent Sunday with sister Mrs Joe Mudd. Glenn Hooper of La Rose was a barber. Mr Russell of Bloomington attended Saturday. Mr Evergoll of Minonka in town Monday.
A card from Keokuk Iowa announces the marriage of Frank Lionberger and Carrie Sknobbe on Thursday April 7 with word of an At home May 1 in LaCrogee North. The notes mention remodeling at a store room, Dr Sutton’s lung surgery improvement, George Snell relocating to Sparland and nursery work with rabbits. School election set for next Saturday. Effie Johnson ill. Quarterly meeting planned. Barker sick again.
Booth Whitefield announces a pie social at the Kiefer school house on Wednesday evening by April 20 7. No admission. Mrs Spangler will lead a short program and extend a cordial welcome. Ladies invited to bring pies. Local notices mention road improvements and health news among residents including Mr Than Marabull and Vinton Huffman family visits.
A Pall Mall style testimonial from Mya J I Cooke of Nederlands Lexus praises Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints in children. The family says it has used the product for years with success and recommends following directions for a cure. Sold by Dr Powell.
Henry Bridge Co and commissioners discuss cutting down bill at old Efolmes place for clay it contains. Dike wash area shows clay remains intact. Hope for favorable action benefiting both parties. Hill at that point a long crumbling roadblock. Acres of corn in Givingston county yet to be husked as farmers plan plowing planting and busking. Hopewell town hall dance postponed to Friday due to weather. J H Shatter back from Livingston county reports good health among relatives. Gertrude Martin visiting with Wm Kelley near Virus. Setherton visiting with daughter Mrs Henry Simms. Chas Riel with Dr Potts of Lacon and Hopewell on call. Mrs Gertie Remley and Miss Satie Strawn visiting Mrs Chas Day. John Watt and Geo DeVault of Lacon in Hopewell last week. Oats sowing progressing slowly this spring. Win Freeman shopper in Henry Saturday. Minnie Carlson visiting friends in Varuna.
An advertisement touts Character- Into's Cough Remedy as ideal for kids stating it relieves and cures coughs and colds, is harmless and pleasant to take, and acts as a preventive and cure for croup with no danger from whooping cough when used after epidemics. Sold by Dr Powell.
Next Saturday April 16 a school director election will be held at the court-house for a three year term. Mrs Wil la A Brouffer retires after nine years on the board. D W Dauley and daughter I C Boyle arrived in Moronts. Jamies Weeks remains ill but active. Mr J B Albert of Florid re elected as school trustee. Rheumatism cure claim for Chamberlains Pain Balm noted with local sale.
A list of new phones were introduced at Elephone Central including G. W. Law yon Henry Dalley Lawn Dalley Geo Finley George Freer and John Wher Ton Monday a number of trees were planted in the cemetery to replace those last year and there was a note about S. H. Condit returning from a warm climate.
Lebanon Indiana resident Morton L Hill reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks with swelling and eight doctors trials. After using the Mystic Cure for rheumatism she recovered in three days and could walk, according to Hill and sold by J B I A Powell druggists Henry.
The Community discusses church services and a 1st May Odd Fellows anniversary sermon at Whitefield M E church. Election info includes D Shorts school board directors, plus local move announcements and health updates. Residents plan presiding elder Van Pelt visit and remind attendance.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellow skin and sunken eyes. After three physicians gave up, Electric Bitters brought rapid improvement, turning him from near death to health in three weeks. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store for 50 cents, guaranteed.
A district committee requests pastors to urge church members to donate at least 25 per year to cover the District Bulletin costs. They plan missionary meetings to educate the public on missionary work and to boost giving, asking the presiding elder to help arrange funding during coordinated activities.
William Divelbiss and Ella Hogar wed in a respectful ceremony at the M E parsonage with Rev D. 8. McCown officiating. The Baratops farmer and the Pennsylvania bride from Whitefield begin life together on his farm amid well wishes and a wedding dinner. Later a quiet parlor ceremony in Battle Creek joins Olive A. Kelsey and Louiza C. Bailey nee Clannon with Elder S. H. Lane performing. The gatherings celebrate a shared future and cordial social ties.
Leesite Indiana reports a remarkable recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. WH Brown, once thought near death, credits the remedy with immediate relief and a total cure. Trial bottle offered free and guar anteed by Dr Powell druggist.
Cynthia Ann Barnes Finley Bennett, born August 10, 1823, daughter of Samuel and Cynthia Barnes, married Walker D. Finley in 1842 at Manchester. After his death in 1849 she remarried to Mabloh Bennett. she died April 3, 1904, at age 78. Funeral at the home of daughter Mrs Henry Dally, with grandsons as pallbearers.
Obituaries list Rev Fr Knnery conducting a funeral for Mos Mowbray a young woman of about 20 in Chillicothe mother Nellie Harris dies of pneumonia and heart failure at 4 16 am leaving a son and daughter Dory Nelson dies at 47 at Cottage Hospital Peoria funeral held at residence of C A Nelson in Chillicothe with several siblings and relatives attending including Mrs Harriet Ire he may and Mrs Kirchman on behalf of the family
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