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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
5
Local items describe visits and returns among families in Varna, Lacon, Sparland, and nearby. People travel to Nebraska, Chicago, Peoria, and Michigan. new barn work, house finishes, and farming shifts are noted. A wedding invitation from Velma Lenore and John Roller McLeod is reported, along with community updates and a cautionary ad about Electric-Bitters.
The community learned of the death of Mr E P Calef on Sunday. His remains will arrive Wednesday and the funeral will be at his aunt Mrs L A Jones home in Henry at 2 PM, after which interment will occur beside his wife and child at Bugar Grove cemetery.
The notice lists family members Will Calef of Minnesota and Mrs Acton Hartley of York Nebraska as mourners and notes Rev Coolidge’s absence on a Niagara Falls trip and church activities. It mentions falls, illnesses, and local social updates including travel plans, visits, and ongoing parish events.
A vintage advertisement proclaims relief from backache liver complaints and constipation. It credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with ending pain and promises gentle effective results. Sold for 25 cents and guaranteed by Dr Powell's drug store.
Eliser Haller and Hall Weatherball of Peoria vacationing at Enoc Strawn’s home. Strawn daughters praised as good entertainers and Strawn boys lively. Mrs Ed Monier and children from La Prairie visiting Mr and Mrs Charlie Casey. Minnie Anderson and Indy from Chicago staying with Ponto Carl and family. Henry Stroup and Martha with P. W. Shaffer family. Mr and Mrs H T Wilkes visiting with Mr and Mrs Robert Blair. Edna Gibbs of Lacou visiting Mrs Charles Day. Mrs I W Remiley and daughter spent Friday in Tun Rose. David Anderson was a Venona visitor last week.
Four year old boy with colic and stomach cramps improved after Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given by the parent. Morphine by doctor did not help. half a teaspoonful led to sleep and recovery. Sold by Dr Powell.
Mrs Lyle H. Durley returns from St Mary's hospital in LaSalle tired but improving. Visitors include ex county superintendent W E Hawthorne and editor B B Bloom. Ice cream supper by Mr Douglas's Sunday school class a success. Ida Hurin and other residents noted in weekly roundups within Granville and nearby communities.
Rev. Ry of Chicago preached at the M B church to aid orphans and placing children in homes with religious training. Putnam county Teachers Institute at Granville August 24 28 adds an agricultural contest. McCormick family moved to Blue Island. Wheeler and Crawford grandsons visited Dana. Williams attended the Poland China sale. Bracken couple from Colorado Springs plan to reach Adin California. Train delay halted a freight move. Mrs Nesbit sang at M I church. Various locals, travel, and farm notes fill the week.
Mr and H Mille entertained a few friends with a vocal and instrumental music program and light refreshments. Prof J R Bouton and family visited his sister Mrs T H Rolley. Bling Rolley joined them for a short visit. The church will host a reception at Charles Hannum’s home for Dr Barbour and family on Thursday night. Katie Bishop helped care for her ill mother in Mt Palatine. Jessie Eimans returned from Peru after visiting friends. Mrs Quaintance of Hope and Nora Wooley of Lostant called in. Mr and Mrs J B McKirgan visited Rutland relatives. Martha and Rebecca McAllister went back to Lafayette Monday. Mr and Mrs E B Ramage were Henry visitors. Joe Hawa and family of Varna spent Sunday with Wm Mombin. Mrs Taft and Mrs Hoscheidt were Henry callers on Sunday. Frank Baker returned to Brady, Nebraska. Edna Boyd of Rutland visited relatives here. Lena Johnson of Henry visited her mother. R W Spencer and family spent Friday in Granville. J H Massie was a Henry caller on Thursday. E R Spencer is having his house painted. Mr A Phillips has been quite sick.
An advertisement from J.A.J. Montgomery of Fuxico Missouri claims White Cream Vermifuge cured worm infestations in two twin girls after multiple doses. It asserts the medicine both destroys worms and aids child growth, selling for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
A tranquil ceremony was held at Louis Carlson's on Wednesday night with Josephine Carlson wed to Frank Johnson. Congratulatory wishes and hopes for future happiness were extended to the couple. A family note reports Robert Shield's daughter broke her arm after falling from a wagon last Saturday morning. Community sympathy and best wishes follow this minor accident.
An engine from C M and N was moved to run the construction train between Churchill and Spring Valley. McNabb Tonica and Granville boys plan a six game baseball league, forming an executive team in each town. A Wednesday dance at the hall drew large attendance despite rain. Saturday’s gold medal contest attracted a big crowd with Wilson receiving the medal.
Mrs Dille and her daughter Mrs Chas Anderson visited Mt Palatine for a week. Chester and Pauline Powell returned from Dixon. Jessie Dales visited G O Davis. Laura Nicherding and Toa Laughlin, recently ill, are improving. Mrs Fredrica Goldsmith of Iowa visits her niece Mrs Fannie Davis. Mrs Josephine Bishop is very poorly. Rollin Bwindier called on Chas Powell.
W. H. Bally of True Texas reports his wife recovered from five years of arm paralysis after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He also used it for old sores frost bites and skin troubles. Available at Dr Powell's drug store in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles.
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