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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
13
A long coal train moved through the area Monday signaling renewed mining activity nearby. Local residents note observed miners at work and several community moves, with visits from Mrs. J W Thomas and others, plus local business ads and a Royal Woodman lodge entry.
Snarland Department Mrs. Schaffer and the boys visit relatives in Iowa while Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Trompeter’s kin travel nearby. Dozens of neighbors, including Otto Frank and the Wilds family, are seen around Lacon Henry and Peoria area. Rev. Elliott, Rev. Rist, and others travel for visits. no church service Sunday morning.
Camp Grove Water Co. installs a 60 HP gas engine and begins laying water mains next week. Fr Roach vacationing in Colorado for about three weeks. Camp Grove Soreheads lose 3 to 4 at home to Speer Regulars. Miss Jennie Cluskey and Cleo Driscoll visit from Bradford. Yellowstone Trip planned for Samuel King and wife. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy recommended and sold by A. Tronmonger.
SPEER Mrs. O W Hurd has been under a doctor's care the past week. Mrs Milton Gaumer and three children visit her mother in Walton Indiana. Dr and Mrs Menoher are extended in Iowa. Mr Gray entertains friends from Chicago. Miss Mary Hurd visited Chilli cothe Saturday. Miss Florence Stisser returned from Iowa health improved. Wm Shallow has a serious appendicitis attack with Dr Price Princeville in attendance. A trained nurse cares for him. Edith McCraw visited Dur lap last week. Ima Gaumer guest of Alma Peterson last week. Mrs Frank Marshall and two daughters returned to Monmouth after visiting sister Mrs Wilbur Root. Mr and Mrs C Blood returned from Minnesota where they visited Al Haw ley family crops fine country delightful. Mrs Lewis McCully of Chillicothe visits her mother Mrs Peterson.
Local residents report visits among families including Mrs. Al Cruse and the Moodys, Miss Fannie Wilcox sings at church, and many to and from Estherville and Denver. Threshing advances with Kimble’s machine. oat yields run 30 to 50 bushels per acre. Burglary hits Washburn shops, safes untouched. telescope stolen from school laboratory.
Mrs. Harry Wood of Second Street Chillicothe Illinois testifies to quick relief from kidney trouble and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes two bills of relief and recommends the remedy as it lives up to its promises. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole U S agents with a 50 cent price.
Mrs A J Fistler and the Wests pursue an extended southern Indiana visit. Conover visits Dakota on business while Hufnagel returns with crop reports. Parade of relatives gathers from Speer to Providence and Lacon with several Sunday visits. Epworth League outlines a sermon on God’s Reasonable Expectation led by Edith Mallett. Market day planned in Bradford August 20 at McManus Swearingen store.
Mrs. Rose Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana reports long suffering from kidney trouble and costly cures ended by Foley Kidney Pills giving a permanent cure. She can work again and would recommend the medicine. A J Ironmonger is noted in the testimonial.
Miss Cora Reynolds of Peoria visits sister Mrs William Clement. Mrs Charlie Swinemann entertains relatives from Walnut Friday to Monday. Ladies of the society sew aprons at Mrs Ernest Dee's with ice cream and cake. Next meeting with Mrs Ella Shorts on Aug 25. Local families visit and travel news from Oliver Wright, Walter Bentley, Joseph Hufnagel, Robert Conover. Boyd's Grove church to hold market day at McManus Swearingen's store in Bradford. Beatha McClane visits Mattie Phelps.
A travel tip urges carrying Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sudden diarrhoea while traveling. It cannot be bought on trains or steamers, so be prepared for water and climate changes. Sold by A. J.
Crow Meadow residents shift homes including Mrs Alice Williams to Henry for better Henry school access as daughter Alice Delphine plans to enter Ban school in September. George Harney brings expert to fix Crow Meadow Threshing Co. thresher. machine then travels to Whitefield after a successful season. Other local movements include Mrs Barbara Quinn return from Jefferson Indiana and visits in Clyde Gregory’s Broadmoor meeting. Elmer Rollins and Quinn Bros ship carloads of cattle. Barnes and Ed Quinn ship lambs. James Burt family nursing, Prof Charles Whitten visiting from DeKalb via Joliet.
Probate filings include final settlement for Albert G. Byerley and guardian letters for Josephine Grill issued to Amil Grill with bond. Executed appraisals and admin filings cover Ella Peters and Henry Peters estates with notices for October terms. Real estate transfers list Henry Davis addition parcels and Wenona deeds. Local deaths and injuries note Anna Vargo’s head injury at a ball game and prolonged illness.
Ambrozio Sontognossi was stabbed in the stomach by his brother Brmiamino after an old feud. He was taken to Streator hospital in serious condition. The assailant is at large. Also, Mrs. Fred Groth died in a gasoline stove fire at her home five miles southeast of Toluca after a stove was left lit and gasoline spilled.
When digestion is sound, appetite returns and bowels stay regular. If appetite wanes, a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can help. They strengthen the digestive organs and regulate bowels. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger, druggist.
The greatest automobile show ever seen in Central Illinois occurred during Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis speech at Pontiac Chautauqua. At one time 268 vehicles were present, 247 inside the grounds and 21 along the fence, mostly farmers owning cars valued near half a million dollars. Also noted are Toluca treasury receipts and expenses, a theft among Lacon section hands, and an estray roan yearling steer offered for identification.
Beginning July 7 1910 regular meetings of the Marshall County Board of Review will be held at the Court House in Lacon Illinois at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm on weekdays until work is complete. All complaints must be in writing signed or in person by August 18 1910 and addressed to Board of Review Lacon Il. By order of the board D L Hartley Clerk.
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