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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
10
The ad claims strong buyer interest the past week with commitments higher than prior periods. It states lower markups than competitors and invites comparisons while advertising kitchen and dining room papers at 2 5 7s and 10c per roll, nice bedroom papers at 5 and 6c, parlor papers at 7 4 3 10 and 12%e per roll, and borders at same prices.
The store touts low prices and good quality on carpets and related items. It advertises price points for yardage, Art Squares Rugs and Matting, window shades in multiple colors, and lace curtains with numerous model options and discounted pair prices.
Community notes report a Hit or Tales social planned by SPARLAND groups at Mrs Dun lap home on April 20 with supper and 10 and 16 cents admission. Also updates on residents and visitors, pension applications, travel, and local church activities in Sparland and nearby towns.
In Varna 800 pounds of dynamite was shipped to Lee Broaddus for stump blasting with hiastump land showing rising results. The town observed Arbor Day with a prepared program as trees and shrubs were planted. Residents Henry Graves and son Bert visited Varna over the weekend from Magnolia, after working in Metamora. Mr and Mrs John Ide moved from Minonk to Yaroa, occupying the house of Mrs Ide’s mother. Mike Shroud of Toluca passed through Varna en route south. Mr and Mrs N A Hall visited Toluca with their children, while Mr and Mrs Robert Martin moved from Streator to Varna this week. Ephas Harl travels to Momence for work as F H Davie and family move to Gardner. a two day bed rain storm occurred.
Man woman and child suffer ing from headache biliousness or a dull drofyay feeling should take one or two of DeWitts Littles Early Risers at night and morphine these famous pills as well as a pill. They cleanse the system and strengthen by their tonic effect upon the liver and bowels sold by Dr Powell.
Local column from Whitefield Corners reports escape from a severe hail storm southeast of town and mentions three runaways. Dr Patch and wife plan May Chicago trip for postgraduate eye testing. Dr Simmona to cover practice. Snells return home. Mrs Snell ill at times. Miss Schuyler of Henry stayed with Mrs Lynton Adar. Adar family welcomed a baby girl April 18. Regular preaching day slated. Odd Fellows to attend service at 8 pm at M E church. Mamia Flacker of Lacon teaching Quinn school visited relatives Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Wheeler of Putnam spent one day last week with her daughter Mrs Annie Swift. J. Herr was reelected as school director at the recent election.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Ltd aided his wife in a dire stomach and liver illness when doctors failed. He turned to Dr King’s New Life Pills and she received instant relief, prompting a sale at a local drug store.
William Hennessey plans to wed a Stark County charm as relatives wish happiness for the couple. Miss Mary I O Nell of Wyoming and Miss Gray of Center school attend exams with Miss Jurgensen of Wilson school and T E Sallabury reengaged at Center school. David Copple of Indianapolis guests of his sister in law to relocate here. Mr A R Whitever's health pains him. Michael Landers welcomed a son April 20. Edward Ray Shurfs John True shot 12 snipes locally. Daniel Cunningham celebrated midweek. Thomas Lowden of Milo visited. Frank Applen called at Luton. Lina and Alice Jurgensen confined to bed with la grip. Patrick McGuyre shelled corn last week.
Ed Nud of Townville Sedgwick Co Kan describes severe crutch bound pain from a cratick that vanished after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He reports three bottles relieved his gait letting him walk unaided and perform farm work, and many others benefited after recommended use. DePowell’s drug fare sells it at one dollar.
Wilce Bush and others narrowly avoided injury when a bridge south of Remley’s washed out and a horse fell while fording the creek. Boys freed the harness and the buggy was pulled out by hand. Several locals sustained ruined clothing in the incident.
Mr and Mrs L E Skeel left Monday for Los Angeles to attend the national meeting of the M E conference. They plan to return by late summer via Portland after a grand journey by sea from San Francisco to Portland. They wished for a safe journey and pleasant visit. Next Thursday the Ladies Mite society hosts an entertainment and candy bazaar at the M E church. Bertha Fessler trains the youth for a dialogue worth admission. Everyone invited. May 6th is the date. Saturday’s hall storm damaged many fences and stoves. windows shattered widely. James Weeks added a new door with deer scene on Fifth avenue. Dr Thomas visited from Henry and noted spring warmth. A hail storm broke records last Saturday night. many houses lost window lights. The Board of Education organized Monday with Willa A. Stouffer as president, J E Taylor clerk, W C Patterson director. Reverend Josephson of Chicago preached at Congregational Sunday and will speak again next Sunday.
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best treatment for burns bruises eruptions and piles. It claims quick cleansing healing and guaranteed satisfaction by Dr Powell-Douglas. The product priced at 26 cents is featured as a reliable remedy.
A sudden hail storm disrupted Saturday afternoon in this vicinity as horses bolted and residents sheltered. Delegates chosen to attend the county convention at Hennepin tomorrow include J. M. Williams Henry Downey De Conn or J. Howard Williams Rev D Martin Wm Kelso and J. Winship. The senior class recently took its general history final with the lowest grade at 99 percent. Commencement is set for May 12. Mrs Vesta Wilson of Touloty, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. W Reeds, has been visiting homefolk for two to three weeks. the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Davey has been ill but improving. Mabel Smith of near Henry was with her sister Mrs George Duily last week.
The text endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for children. It claims to relieve and cure coughs and colds, prevention and cure for croup, and safety from whooping cough, with Dr Powell selling it.
Edmund Ewing Bradford died at his home on April 18 after a long illness. Funeral services were held April 20 at the M. and M. church with Rev Cullom presiding. A Peoria juror report notes T. Ash of People’s Store. Dr Gilmore’s lecture What is he worth at Mr church drew a fine crowd. E. Reed and daughter Marcia visited Ed Clark’s home near Whitefield. Samuel Haskins moved to Clinton Iowa to work for a bridge firm with a large salary. Bard Mayhew of Stine ran and Mayhew returned from the Wance trip. James Halligan Pearla urged presence at U.S. court. Alice Foster returned from Toulon after weeks away. Mrs J. B. Wilson and Mrs Ed Deyo noted. Deyo now convalescent.
Public health concern in the state delays admission to the Pontiac Reformatory for visitors amid smallpox and other contagious diseases. The U S Supreme Court rules that periodical books are not eligible for second class mail transmission.
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