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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
4
Varna and Wenona residents seen at shops visits and a Henry race trip. Community notes report visitors, church services, school institute events, property transfers, and a child’s obituary. The Varna family circle, social events, and upcoming picnics give a snapshot of small town life deep in 1913.
Local notes from Hopewell record routine visits and gatherings among residents. Mr and Mrs Charles Wallin host family. Mrs August Peterson of Princeton visits. Mr Block from Peoria sells brooms. Elva Donelson and Mildred return to Peoria. new baby born to Charles Ghrison on Aug 18. Peter Nearing on business in Lacon. Taurose Extrem falls ill with appendicitis. Dr Bradford attends. Aldolphson and Extrom families visit. advertisements for King’s New Life Pills appear in the column.
Miss Blanche Lord engaged to teach Reid school this fall. Miss Mauda Terns to teach Milo school. Jonathan Pettegrew and daughter Mrs Laura Lake visited with Miss Maria Pettegrew. Howard Williams of Henry visited John McClane family. Mrs Amos Kellom visited relatives at Wyanet. Elizabeth McKibbons of Bradford stayed with Miss Fyrn Bentley. Miss Jesse Swearingen visited Margie Smith. Death announced of Mrs Sarah Wilson near Toulon after illness. Olive Griswold visiting John McClane. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Gertrude Bentley. Epworth League social at Lester Reed home netted $30.15. $13.90 cleared. Miss Mabel Carrico resigned. Alice Hanchett elected vice president.
Sunday and Monday mornings brought much needed rain to Putnam. Miss Kate McCormick of Blue Island visited Mrs Curt Henkins and relatives in Perry Indiana. Mrs Walter Winship and children stayed with relatives in Princeton. Mr and Mrs Harvey Wileon of Chicago spent time with Mrs Anna Reeds. F J Koerner and family were guests of relatives in Slypase. Mrs Howard Lobmis and son Clif spent time with Mr and Mrs H Soper. S. F L Jackson and daughter Mrs Hallet-Test visited Oconomom, while AWM and Daily were visitors at J T Kelso’s home. Wherry’s daughter injured elbow in a wagon fall front. A woman slipped and hurt her right hip, ligaments possibly torn.
Residents attend visits, reunions, and institute meetings as Magnolia Grange directors meet. Oak Park visitor Jeannette Flitcraft arrives. Wedding, Grange activities, and yearly meeting attendance noted along with a Republican Circuit Judge candidacy and long service claims in Peoria.
A row of testimonial claims promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for backache nervousness sleeplessness and urinary distress. The copy urges readers to ask for the product by name and cites patient relief over years of kidney complaints.
A nostalgic reflection on the refreshing water from the old well bucket and the vivid memories of youth. The piece contrasts that nectar with present life and ends urging a subscription to The Republican.
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