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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
9
At Undercliff Lake Senachwine a steady flow of visitors fills tents and boats as Peoria and Princeton parties join many local patrons. The Lotus tent hosts Ellsworth Potter and family along with other guests, while Princeton editors and Bureau County residents enjoy fishing, swimming, and the expanding camp life amenities.
Harry Blackburn’s drive with a young horse turned chaotic when a young woman with a red parasol in an open rig spooked the colt. The horse shied toward a signboard, overturned the buggy, but both man and animal recovered as he tracked the beast toward town for repairs.
A retailer warns buyers to look for DeWitt on every box of Witch Hazel Salve to ensure genuine DeWitt & Co Chicago product. The salve reputedly cures cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles amid rising counterfeit versions.
From Peoria the Lotus Camp Co led by P. W. Nowland occupies a 54 by 78 foot tent overlooking the lake. The party of 10 includes Mr. Cole and wife Ellsworth Potter and family. They welcome comfortable living with a sitting room, sleeping sections, dining room and kitchen. Two colored cooks, ice box and ample utensils keep the camp well supplied. Mrs. Potter, daughters Gertrude and Elsie and son Fred enjoy camp life. Ottawa guests Charles Crook and Pitkins families also camp nearby aboard the steamer Lorein.
Ezra Paine Calef born May 7 1824 in Washington Vermont died August 9 1908 in Washington Vermont at age 79. He lived in Illinois from 1852, married Jane Gregory in 1858, and moved between farms in Henry and Whitefield Corners before settling in Henry. Survived by five children Theo P. Clark Adna Hartley W S Calef A B Calef and M G Calef. funeral conducted by Rev A Gorter at Aunt Luther A Jones home with interment at Sugar Grove cemetery. Also noted death of Emily Ann Jones August 5 1898 family links to early Fulton County settlers.
The Illinois fishing season yields slim profits as high water limits sailing. Carp prices in New York are favorable for carloads though light catches hinder full loads. Last week cars from Peoria Meredosia and Havana headed to New York. Many river fishermen switch to clam shell trade, citing better profits and easier conditions amid fish laws.
Wm J Bryan defends criticism of John D Rockefeller citing stock profits and alleged anti competitive methods. The report covers accompanying local items on farming feats, a funeral, county fair plans, road and water projects, fishing hauls, travel, and public lectures in Henry and Princeton areas.
Pension Commissioner Ware received an unusual applicant a Civil War veteran who explains in humorous terms how he incurred a disability after attempting to catch a sow hog during a captain’s pursuit He claims the hog had nothing to do with his line of duty and suggests his candor warrants unusual consideration.
A short notice urges Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve on Earth to prevent fatal outcomes from burns sores ulcers and piles. The ad notes 25 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store. John True of Whitefield township suffered a partial stroke last Saturday affecting his right side and speech but is improving and expected to recover.
A Lexington unit notes that white clover has supplanted blue grass in local pastures during moist seasons. The expert says this change is temporary, as white clover enriches soil with nitrogen and prepares to feed bluegrass next fall, when bluegrass resumes growth.
The Calef siblings gather at Theodore Clark's Milo home for the first time in years though a sad occasion summoned them. Their homes span Illinois Nebraska and distant Minnesota with three brothers apart. Michael Murray of Henry and trainer Walter Green plan to train their horses on the local track for the fall meeting. Other brief items note various local notices and sales.
Rev Edgar L. Williams preached in Peoria this past Sunday. Several pastors plan next Sunday's services in Henry. A lawn social for St Mary’s church is set for August 1 at Meister platform grove with amusements and dancing. The M E church plans exterior painting and interior frescoes this fall funded by about 500 dollars. Rev D S McCown spends part of August in Momence and LaRose, with cool weather noted. Rev L G Landenberger will preach in August at Osage City, Lincoln, and near Edmonson. Rev S C Eby will fill Henry’s pulpit in his absence. The Presbyterian ladies meet tomorrow at 4 p.m. for mission business. St Joseph’s hosts a grand picnic at Pavilion Park August 18 with games, music, and meals. Rev S C Eby of St Louis preaches for the New Church society August 11 in Henry. Rev Wm Woolley and son Walter visit Henry. Walter studies at Harvard, Roy McLeish’s former pastor now in Washington, Taezewell.
Harry Lively died suddenly on a Peoria steamer yesterday morning after a brief illness. The state health commission, reviewing the Illinois river sewer study, is in Peoria this week with witnesses supporting that river water harms little and even benefits fish. Also in Peoria, James Cunningham, born at the county poor farm and long an inmate, is to be sent to Jacksonville as incurable and idiotic, described as doglike in behavior and living largely on all fours with a troubled background.
An old allegory contrasts a girl fearing a grasshopper while stepping on a snake with a man who spends to build a cyclone cellar yet ignores a family remedy. It claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the prompt cure, sold by Dr Powell.
A local call urges residents to cut weeds daily to reduce disease risk and improve air quality. The message notes city trees appear small beside overgrowth and recommends using tools like scythes and axes. Mother Earth was damp from night rain, and feuding efforts show no clear end as we go to press.
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