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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
3
A public notice promotes consulting Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for female weakness. It stresses female readers may write at no cost, assuring all letters are read by women and kept confidential. The notice claims extensive experience from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co and urges all women to seek advice regardless of wealth.
Sparland resident Mrs Will Pribble is on the sick list this week. Mrs McCartney shopped in Peoria Friday. Wm O Leary made a business call in Henry last Thursday. Mrs Bolender and daughter Ruth shopped in Peoria Saturday. Miss Viletta Murdock returned from the country to spend Sunday. Mr and Mrs Reinbeck and baby visited T Campbell Sunday. Mr and Mrs Milby Marshall and Mrs Schaffer shopped in Henry last Friday. Miss Mayme Osborne returned to Chicago Sunday after a week of vacation from school. Miss Freda Franks came home Saturday to spend a week and is a Chicago teacher. Mrs Anna Luft, sewing in the country for three weeks, is at home again. Mr Wilson came from Downs Ohio for a short visit then goes to son Manford's for the summer.
A diary of small town life records visits from Mrs Mayme Green and Elmer Olson, moves to Oregon, job changes at East Mo line depot, and a farmer losing a horse. It notes weather, fruit crop fears, a school trip by Sadie Marian’s class, and a mistaken city council list caused by a typesetting error.
A local druggist endorses a mild liquid remedy D. D. D Prescription for eczema and itch relief. The ad promises fast relief with first drops and a trial bottle for 25 cents. Segraves Drug Store owner T. J. Segraves attests to the product’s merit.
La Prairie residents and guests frequent Peoria and Chicago visits with illnesses and family care. A men s meeting at the M E church May 8 features Dr Dwinell of Peoria and local speakers followed by a reception. Revs Barnes and Black exchange pulpits May 1. Remains of William Gallup, longtime area resident, were interred in U P cemetery after services led by Rev Black.
L. W. Harriman of Burlington Maine credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing eczema suffered during army service after 40 years. The ad calls it the greatest healer of sores ulcers boils burns cuts wounds bruises and piles and lists T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger as sellers for 25 cents.
The Lawn Ridge school election selected Charles Goodrich for a three year term replacing Dan Shane, with Sheridan Grove chosen for a one year term to fill Morris Perkins’s unexpired term. An obituary notes Charles Roll died at 94 in Peoria after long illness, cared for by daughter in law Emma Roll. Funeral held at home with Rev. A B Curtis.
SPEER Homer Gaumer visited Peoria Friday and Saturday. A Caldwell and Mr and Mrs John Turnbull called in Peoria on Wednesday. Harley Brown and Ed Timmons of Wyoming came through Wednesday afternoon. John Clark of La Prairie bought a Ford from Harley Brown. delivery was Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Joe Stowell returned from California Tuesday night, away since Jan 1. At the school meeting Saturday night W Hillebrand was elected to replace O G McCraw. Call around boys and get a cigar. It looks to a man up a tree as though March and April had got mix-
The obituary notes the death of Roll at St. Francis hospital Saturday. He was 94, just after his birthday, with funeral at his house Tuesday and interment in Lawn Ridge cemetery. The text also mentions Albert Shane and Mrs Shane returning from Herford, Texas, due to health reasons and his improvement.
Louie Ely and family visited East Peoria parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ely. Mr. and Mrs. Chesney celebrated 30 years of marriage with 60 guests in Bureau County. A wedding gift list included silverware and gold, with speeches and a dinner by surprise organizers.
In Lone Tree residents note unexpected April snow, while local farmers report losses. John Wright mourns a prized milk cow, John Dwyer loses a horse to blood poisoning, and Wigand family sees illnesses with measles and bad colds affecting children. Neighborly visits occur as others pass a quiet Sunday.
Peter Pratt visited Tiskilwa on Wednesday as John Dwyer handles timing tasks. The recent cold snap has damaged the fruit crop across the area, with growers assessing losses and potential impacts on harvests.
Mrs Jamison and Miss Ina Jamison along with Nellie and Josse Perry visited Mrs Willie Perry on Wednesday. Daniel Donovan stayed in Sheffield over the weekend. Hock and Luce helped with papering for Mrs Hiram Allen. Electa Bishop visited her brother Stephen Merritt. Willie Chesney returned to Chicago. Henry Smith shipped two cattle loads to Chicago. John Farley visited Wm Piper. Vina Milner went to Kaasbeer for an aunt’s death. Halladay visited Bert Piper in Milo. Census man John Finnegan called at Willie Perry’s. Draper visited her uncle J L Dawson near Lone Tree. About seven and a half friends surprised Mr and Mrs Wm Chesney on their 30th wedding anniversary with gifts including silverware, a gold berry spoon, a fruit dish, a carving set, a Claywood vase and a five-dollar gold piece.
The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the most popular cough medicine, claiming it prevents and cures coughs, colds, croup, and bronchitis for immediate relief.
George Homer Padley and Mrs. J. M. Breen wed in Chicago on April 14. A missionary voyage is planned for April 20 from New York to Southampton and April 29 from London to Bombay. Enoch Berresford elected board president. Fahy named police magistrate. aldermen elected. Sam Skelton, former Marshall County sheriff, faces a serious leg injury after an amputation. Coal company repairs at the mine affect about 100 workers. 60-day overhaul expected before a potential strike resolution.
SOUTH MILO George Shorts served on the grand jury last week. Bert Stout and Hallie Ferris areditching for Charlie Swineman. Mrs John McClane and Mr and Mrs Roy Stone and baby were in Henry Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Applen and two children of Adel Iowa came to attend their mother Mrs Henry Applen's funeral and were visitors at Charlie Reid's late week. John Reid went to Peoria Friday to meet his sister Mrs Jennie Horner and her granddaughter Opal Wells from New Washington Indiana. They plan an extended visit with relatives here and at sev eral other points. Petit Jury last week.
A brief advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a prompt, pleasant, and safe cure for diarrhoea with no after effects. It claims universal efficacy and notes it is sold by A J Ironmonger, druggist.
The annual election of officers and business meeting of the Epworth League will be held at Karl Doyle's on Thursday evening May 5. All Leaguers and others please come. The note lists several social updates including Thelma Holmes visiting Mabel Hogan and Bob Kelly's Chicago trip.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Pills provide prompt relief for kidney and bladder disorders and describe them as healing strengthening and antiseptic with endorsement by A. J. Ironmonger.
The paper touts itself as the newsiest in central Illinois urging readers to follow its coverage for clear, engaging reports and timely updates across local events.
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