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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
6
A historical ad promotes Mother's Friend as a solution to the dangers and pain of childbirth. It claims to prevent morning sickness and other ailments, urging women to send name and address to Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for free information.
Community items recount visits and travels of Mrs Mat Kiice and son to the area, and numerous relatives and neighbors from Delavan, Marseilles, Rutland, and Wenonsa. Local events include a town hall entertainment on August 24 with ice cream and cake, a church outing to Henry, and a Woodman picnic at Chillicothe.
Mesjohn Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky, known locally as a wreck dealer, suffered a week with flux. His physician failed to help him and he was advised to try Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports that half a bottle cured him. Sold by Dr Powell.
Varna diary items report Mrs White of Chicago visiting her sister Mrs Dennehe while Ora-Dent of Fuesday and Grace Broaddus are among relatives calling. The Varna–Nebraska Indians game drew locals, 24 to 4, and a party for the Gray baby on August 5 is noted along with several trips to nearby towns.
Charley McClasky returns to Whitefield Corners while Lizzie Smith and Bertha Smith visit from Tiskilwa. Neighbors report: Sewel and Elsie Calef to Chicago, Swift couple at Henry, Emma Quinlisk visiting from Towa, sheep killed by dogs amid higher dog tax calls. Flo Fountain and Bertha Swift join Rahnells and Lillian to Princeton for institute. others visit Bethel area and nearby towns.
On Saturday a sale will offer 2500 dollars worth of new Fall suits and overcoats. Cannah Jones urges customers to inspect the grand lot and compare prices, promising the best and most desirable shipments.
Residents recount a day fishing off the pontoon bridge at Lacon and praise local conveniences including a store, blacksmith, doctor, and two paint shops. A testimonial extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with trials and free bottles at Dr Powell’s Drug Store.
Carl Barker visited Steuben last week while Will Blackwell stayed home and Clyde Dille guests at the county farm this week. Mrs Fosdick visited Steuben last Friday. Heavy rain halted threshing until midweek. Many attended the Woodman picnic in Chillicothe last Wednesday. An Experiment social at Bethel church is set for Wednesday September 7 where each lady aims to earn one dollar and share how earned.
Kirk Booth visited friends last week while Daifsy Stowell finished a summer term at Geneseo. James Qutram is slowly losing his sight likely due to age. Mrs Louisa Aman Wilson welcomed a son last Sunday, their first child. Lewis Armstrong has returned from Denver and considers future plans there. Gorto Grove from Dixon is visiting the area.
Hennepin reports include Frank Cunningham of Alexia visiting for a few days. Church events feature a temperance meeting at the Congregational church led by Rev Zinser. Social news mentions visits by Mrs Towle and family and a guest from Tonica. A wedding at Sycamore Street was conducted by Rev Zinser with details about the couple. Rainfall measured heavy over a 24 hour period.
Members of the Republican party in Hennepin announce a mass convention at the courthouse at 2 PM on August 27 to choose 10 delegates for the county convention on September 1. Reports mention social events causing illness after an ice cream supper at the Congregational church. Individual notices include Bohers of Antioch visiting Adam Deck and wife, and Putnam County teachers Institute scheduled August 9-26 with instructors Carter Hanter Hawthorne. board arrangements at Alice Seaton’s.
Cora Dent arrived Thursday after a prolonged stay at Oberon. Joe Hawes and family spent several days visiting relatives in Lacon last week.
Toma-Rameey and Mary Talley visited Peoria and later Magnolia from Pennsylvania. Lena Johnson and Walker Johnson visited a sick mother. Clara Glenn trips to Pearle and plans to move. J J Ramsey returns from Kansas in poor health requiring rest. Gertrude Ramsey recovered from suspected salmon poisoning. Mrs Beasie Berkshirr died in Waukesha. remains brought to Jacksonville for interment. Park social planned Aug 24 with Masonic Hall option. Rev John Rogers to speak. Bro Roger’s community notices include visits, losses, and local events.
Arthur Benjamin is guest of Grace Price. Charlotte Boman visits cousin. Mrs Todie Smith hosts, Mr Crocker, a Normal student, Sunday with Joseph Bumgarner. Dance at Walter Griffiths well attended and enjoyed. MA Wilson family returns from White side county relatives. Alice Tomlinson and Mills children attend wedding in Decatur then conference in Richmond Indiana. Rain ends threshing. Uncle Sam pauses thrashing. William O Connor from Methodist church in neighborhood shared temperance talk. Oscar Bamgarnet injured when thrown from buggy near his home. Large turnout of C O Mills wedding guests. chartered car to transport guests.
Mrs Dan Williams was on the sick list last week. Mr and Mr Joe Mattern of Tonica visited James McNabb. Miss Kayzkl of Chicago visited Mrs Jobo Bishop. Anna Flora and Ollie McNabb of Tonica visited James McNabb. Mr and Mrs Austin Hiltebrind and son of Tonson visited Dr McGee. Mrs Frank Mattern returned from Missouri. Loo George Keehler returned from Chicago. Mrs Tom Henning and son and others took excursion rates to see Falls and visit friends.
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