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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
5
The notice promotes a jewelry business claiming good quality and reliable service. It asserts fixed low prices and encouragement to visit the shop for a discussion, presenting the ad as a sales pitch with repeated claims of value.
In Lacon September preparations include reappointing most current teachers except Miss Bates who rests. Maud Myers and Inez Hall fill vacancies. several teachers depart to teach elsewhere. Local residents and visitors from Chicago and New York travel for expositions and family visits. A remedy claim for cholera infantum is cited with sale by Drs Powell.
Sparland brief reports a horse ran away after frightened by two white clad girls, injuring shafts but no harm. Mrs Amasa Garrett dies at home near Sparland with funeral set for Tuesday at 2 pm. Locals include Jimmie Cumming and sister-in-law visiting James P. Cumming, William Hill buying Leroy Newell’s place, Gapen family in Ottawa and Springfield, May Spart visiting relatives, Frenk-Lair joining G W Zimmerman in blacksulthing, Leroy Newell moving Bets Hensley’s house, Ed Rooth of Boongs Iowa visiting kin, and W O’Leary recovering from a gore leg.
The sudden death of Dr J H Rooke a 25 year old dentist from Washburn and Varna areas sent shock waves through the community. A Louisville dental college graduate he had just begun his upward path and carried $7000 life insurance for his parents beneficiaries. He died at his Emporia Kansas home leaving brothers and a sister and a mother and father to grieve. His loss is deeply felt by local youths and friends who recall his integrity and studious nature. The community notes a lawn social at the Cox home and thanks for support in the F A of A protection effort. Robert Law from Henry visited Varna to compare autos with D C Wright.
A lively gathering last Tuesday at Whitefield Corners featured blind musician Mr Burkee from Cottage with guitar and harp, plus home agent performances. Cream and cake were plentiful, with many locals from Cottage Henry and Putnam attending. Elsie Calef’s father improved after a trip to Ishpeming, and visits from C Tanquary and family occurred. Rev Moles and family left for Oak Hill. Mrs Clarke and others ill with tonsillitis.
South Whitefield notes report Waughop selling the riding nag Queen Esther to Griswold. The mare, named after Henry Cantata events, was christened by J W. Waughop and family. Local social visits and driving outings appear as residents, including Miss Tennie Swarte and Effie Waughop, share music and entertainments.
Mrs James Barry and cousin Miss Hickey visited Saturday and Mrs Barry's health shows gradual improvement. Albert Newman's ill son is slowly recovering though still weak. Mrs Walter Dodd and her mother Mrs Sayers were guests at Clark Ball's home. E. W. Daniels and wife visited the Flynns in Camp Grove. Gertie Bogner assisted with threshing at Louis Klein's, Anna Newhalsen visited John Klein, Homer Thompson in Kewanee on business, Charlie Barnes of Chicago vacationing with family, Katie Hickey of Camp Grove visiting Jamies Barry.
CAMP GROVE reports surveyors last week staked lots and streets for a new town while a stock yard well was dug. Bridge builders for the railroad company are at work and boarding with local families. Terry's grand pavilion show of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Wyoming on the 12th drew crowds. An M E social cleared over 11 for the minister. Wandering visitors and local residents attend events and visits. threshing winds down as Wyoming fair approaches.
North Hopewell notes extend sympathy to Mrs Wm Forrest of Oxbow over her father Ad McCaleb's death in Missouri and recalls a mother’s passing. It mentions Jennetta W Ransom’s dying farewell, family departures, and visits around Lewistown, Magnolia, and Peoria with church and social events.
Mrs Josie Whitaker wife of Lewis Whitaker died at her home on Hennepin Prairie Friday morning at 7 o clock interment Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev Andrewaths officiating. She was 20 years old a short time ago. She leaves a husband two sons father and mother seven sisters and brother. Hennepin high school opens Monday Sept 2 with Prof Fay principal Miss Ethel Zenor intermediate and Miss Ray primary as teachers. A large number of county pupils will attend this year. Judge Green of Pekin and Frank Quinn of Peoria visited the city Saturday. Joel Otto arrived with six blooded horses at the King Hotel stables. Mr and Mrs Charley Wood visited Princeton and Lamoille in Bureau county returning Saturday morning. Uncle Tom's Cabin Co billed for the 23rd. A band entertainment on the street. The Hennepin lecture course has seven entertainments this winter season tickets $1.60 reserved. single night 35c. Mrs Lyle H. Durley and daughter hosted Dr Hook and wife at tea Wednesday evening. Born to Mr and Mrs John Weeks of Bureau Sunday morning a boy telephones No5. Congratulations.
An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for cold in the head and catarrh. It claims rapid relief without pain or irritation, stating the product spreads over the nasal surface and heals the inflammation. Available for 60 cents at druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers in New York.
Deacon Pearce and family camp at Deer Park and Starved Rock this week. Hurings visit Granville farm, wheel outing Tuesday. Sunday school group enjoyed Hayaslip's Grove picnic last Friday. Mendota agent Rhear for Witte Burke in city Tuesday. Postmaster Lamm on two week vacation in Bureau County. Dr Thomas of Henry attended Ed Newman’s horse in city Monday. Gap Andrews Chillicothe in city on business. Jess Tuers on the sick list.
The Magnolia church will host a Sunday eve program at 8 15 featuring song, scripture, duets and anthems with Beasie Qotto Oscar Schacht Inez Lundy Edith Law Marie Gallagher and others. Nearby, the depot foundation is being laid and Cumberland Gap whistle heard as population and building activity rise with new houses and shops. local residents and visitors are noted in daily life and neighborhood visits.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Florid Presbyterian church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Beck on Thursday for a pleasant gathering. Rev Henry White, pastor, traveled to Chicago Tuesday. Woodmen workers paint half a coat and install shutters. Danley of Decatur is visiting the Sugars. Walter Flermin of Springfield visits his mother Mrs Kate Cassell. Mrs L W Jenking visits Mrs Kate Deininger Tuesday. Threshing is complete and the women are happy.
The piece notes social happenings including two native members being welcomed into a society. It mentions tepid plans for next Sunday, lead by Ithel McNabb, and reports the Ladies Circle meeting at Mrs Wall Zimmerman on Wednesday Aug 7. Further notices list visits and guests in Tonica and neighboring areas.
The Craw Creek crossing south of Lone Tree school house will be replaced with an 80 by 14 foot steel bridge. Commissioners meet at the site on the 15th at 1 p.m. to receive bids, which will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. bidding is subject to rejection of all bids.
Mra A W Bueyes and Mea F Pettegrew set out for Buffalo and the Pan American Exposition, planning a ten day absence. Willie Wilson and wife welcome a daughter in Grand Junction Iowa. Jesse Hufnagel suffered a painful accident Tuesday last week as a wagon struck a boy. he is recovering but disabled for some time. Tattle Besgie, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Fields, died early Monday after a seven hour illness. Sympathy extended to the bereaved parents. Cityes Pectin and barge landed above the dock yesterday with a small La Salle crowd.
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