This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
3
Sparland residents report illnesses and social visits across Henry La Salle Peoria and nearby towns. Residents attend camps, shop, travel to Peoria and California, and families relocate after fires. A Baptist service is announced and musicians prepare a Friday program at the M BE church.
The Epworth League presents a Friday entertainment with Miss Blossom Musselman and Forest Musselman of Bloomington and Miss Sadie Mart appearing in piano and reading segments. Admission is 25 and 15 cents, including refreshment, and the show supports local church activities.
La Prairie hosts visitors from Chicago Chillicothe Monmouth and Peoria with numerous relatives called on. A union picnic at Rootgrove Aug 16 features readings quartets and solos. Local deaths earnings quailty crops and upcoming church changes noted along with social gatherings and parties across towns.
A advertised match race at the fair grounds between John Hickey's Colchester and Pete West's Gy was halted after the fourth heat. Officials cited excessive use of the whip and a dispute over its legality, ending the race with no winner under strict rules.
News and notices from Lawn Ridge include furnace installation at the schoolhouse, visits by residents to Peoria, a resignation tendered by Rev. Foley from Trinity parish, and a feature on nonagenarian Mrs. Caroline Wilder. Also listed are light health anecdotes and a testimonial for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mr and Mrs Bert Boles of Indiana visit Mr and Mrs George Smith. Ladies' Aid meets Thursday with Mrs Boon Wright. Various neighbors noted on past week. Miss Cora Reynolds visits Mrs William Clement in Peoria. Miss Anna Dickman to teach Reid school. Bucklen's Arnica promoted as a healing remedy with 25 cent price at local druggists.
The Mystic Workers of Wenona lodge invite all to a two day picnic at City Park Wenona on Aug 16 and 17. Hentrich band Ottawa plays. J Ross Mickey Macomb speaks Wednesday and Hon Claude A Stone Peoria speaks Thursday. Wenona Dana baseball Wednesday and Streator Reds Thursday for 75 dollar purses. Evening motion pictures platform dancing. Monk’s Orchestra music. All invited.
A Henry Ill resident C W Woodward tests Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney discomfort. He reports relief after one box and confirms prior endorsement, noting Fort sale by Foster Milburn Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Price 50 cents.
Harley Songer sues for divorce from Elenor Songer alleging wife left for Humbolt Kansas with another man and has been absent over five years. They married July 3 1898 at Lacon and have three children Delkin Harley and Anga aged 6 8 and 2.
Probate Court set Sept 11 for hearing on Felix von for probate of will. Maria Pond case seeks conservator appointment with Frank Kehlenbach as conservator. Bond $1000 approved. August Leichter and James Young estates have final reports and discharge orders filed. William H. Mutton estate probate actions noted.
Lists numerous debts from various individuals and institutions including First National Bank of Henry and others with specific amounts. Details transfers of real estate under quit claim and warranty deeds across Belle Plain Wenona Steuben Roberts and Henry with multiple parcels described by sections and blocks.
An advertiser touts that The Republican brings results and suggests trying their product or service. The message emphasizes effectiveness and a prompt response.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.