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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
11
Sparland community reports illness typhoid pneumonia. numerous visits, visits to Peoria Henry and La Prairie. camp meeting at Oak Hill. residents traveling, guests visiting, and family gatherings. church events announced with Rev C L Hamilton preaching August 13. residents share news of fires demolition and new home plans.
A Bloomington Epworth League program features Miss Blossom Musselman and Forest Musselman of Bloomington as niece and nephew of Rev McLeish. The recital includes piano, readings, and vocal items with admissions 25 and 16 cents, Friday evening. Also noted is a health ad for Foley Kidney Pills and obituary of Eri Mallary aged 76 with service details.
Paul Mathurka of Buffalo New York says he always keeps at home Dr King's New Life Pills the king of all laxatives. They cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia. Only 25 cents at T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger's druggists.
John Grife born August 12 1848 in Beaver County Pennsylvania died July 27 1911 at 10 30 PM in Marshall County Illinois aged 74 years 11 months 20 days He lived with his nephew and niece Mr and Mrs John Reinbeck and was survived by one sister Christiana and several relatives Funeral services were at Bethel church with Rev D McLeish and burial in Sparland cemetery Card of Thanks from John Reinbeck and family
Local residents and visitors are listed as guests and travelers from Chicago Chillicothe Jacksonville Monmouth Hand Oklahoma Denver and Des Moines A j Ironmonger and Segraves advertise Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints in La Prairie Updated social calendar notes include a union picnic at Rootgrove August 16 with readings quartets and solos and a church social for the Juniors in the U P church this week campuses and travel mentions fill the page with numerous greetings and arrivals from various towns and states.
Obituary note that Squire Eri Mallary died on Monday after a long illness. Funeral at his farm residence is planned for Wednesday afternoon. He was about 78 years old. The item records local events and farm life including crop yields and social news.
A harness match race between John Hickey's Colchester and Pete West's Cy at the fair grounds was halted after the fourth heat due to a dispute over excessive whip use. Hickey led 2-0, West won two heats, and with no official rules, the fifth heat was not run. The $100 purse drew a large crowd.
The village reports a furnace installation at the schoolhouse, visits by residents to Camp Grove and Peoria, and travel by Mrs. Kilgore and daughter to Albert Lea. Rev. Foley resigns from Trinity parish to pursue graduate study. Mrs. Wilder, a 97 year old Lawn Ridge resident, is listed among nonagenarians. she remains mostly homebound after a hip injury but memories stay sharp.
H. M. Young Peters editor of The Sun Lake View Ohio suffered intense stomach issues. He reports Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave relief after first doses and a second bottle restored his health completely. Sold by A J Pod Mobb ee and T J Segraves druggists.
Mr and Mrs Bert Boles of Indiana visit Mr and Mrs George Smith while Mrs Boon Wright hosts the Ladies Aid this Thursday afternoon. Neighbors report various social calls, lake Sunday gatherings, and teaching plans for Reid School. Bucklen ARnica is praised by B S Chamberlain of Clinton Me for its healing power. 25c at local druggists.
Wenona Mystic Workers lodge to hold a two day picnic in City Park on Aug 16 and 17. Hentrich band of Ottawa will provide music. J Ross Mickey of Macomb will give an address Wednesday and Hon Claude A Stone of Peoria will speak Thursday. Baseball games Wenona vs Dana and Streator Reds vs winners for a $75 purse. Motion pictures platform dancing at night with Monk's Orchestra. Everyone invited.
Henry citizen C. W. Woodward testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pains after a period of kidney discomfort. He previously endorsed the remedy publicly and now confirms the prior statement. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Harley Songer files in circuit court for divorce from Elenor Songer charging desertion to Humbolt Kansas, with three children Delkin Harley and Anga ages six three and two. They married July 3 1898 at Lacon and have been separated since. A return letter to Elenor failed to receive a reply. The item also notes a pamphlet from Illinois Central Railroad on courtesy and a medical ad for Foley Pedney Pills.
Estate of Join Grife seeks probate. hearing set Sept 11. Maria Pond alleged distract, conservator appointment sought, Frank Kehlenbach named with $1000 bond. Estate of August Leichter final report filed and discharged. Estate of James Young final settlement notice issued. Estate of Wm H Mutton continued.
The document itemizes claims against estates and transfers including First National Bank of Henry and numerous individuals and entities. It lists various debt amounts, quit claim deeds and warranty deeds with property descriptions across Belle Plain Venona Steuben Whitefield Roberts Henry and related parcels, detailing transfer actions and ownership changes.
An advertising pitch highlights The Republican as an effective platform for reaching local readers. It emphasizes broad readership, timely inserts, and measurable response, urging businesses to place ads to boost visibility and sales.
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