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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

2

Magnolia Department Notes and Local Visits 1914

The RepublicanEra item lists numerous community updates including funeral attendances for Charles Trone, visits to Henry, Putnam, Streator, Abingdon, and Chicago, and travel by G A Morphew, R A Ward, and others. It notes school institute attendance, post office fixture updates, a windtoppled tree near Spencer store, and a May Day program. It also mentions a Farmers' picnic, outings to Michigan, Colorado Springs, Kansas, andDwight, plus a large needlework and violin party with many attendees from multiple towns.

Ford Car Ad Promises Unmatched Satisfaction and Durability

An advertising note promotes Ford cars as a wise investment offering limitless satisfaction and rugged durability. Also included are political notices from Putnam County announcing a campaign for County Treasurer by Oldon C. Cofold, and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from L B Cantelou of Clarendon Texas. A concert scene follows with a humorous exchange about a singer.

Camp House Hotel One Day Shuttle Schedule

A one day only trip service from Camp House Hotel operates Saturdays with return trips every 28 days. Office hours run from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Camp House Hotel

Dr Fruth Promises Cure For Wide Range Of Ailments

Dr Fruth offers a long list of treatments for eye ear nose throat lung stomach liver kidney heart nerves blood skin rheumatism neuralgia and bowel bladder female disorders goitre piles fistula and fissure with no knife or business disruption. He claims rapid diagnosis and invites a free confidential consultation at 2967 Michigan Avenue Chicago with reference from South Side State Bank.

Bright South Side State Bank of Chicago

Local notes from Sheffield and surrounding towns

Norville Downey spent several days with his brother Durbin Downey at Sheffield. Mrs. Arthur Gotchell of Wenona visited Co R Wheeler. Mary Carlson of Spring Valley visits sisters Leet and Swanson. August Leet with his mother at Spring Valley hospital. Born Aug 21 a daughter to Curt Henkins and grand daughter to F G Cook. Belle Cregg and Grace of Minoak visited Charles Wherry. George W Crawtford and Arthur of Dana visited relatives here. Prof Klontz at Putnam County Teachers Institute. School starts Aug 31 at Senachwine consolidated. Jerry Ammons of Ancona visited M M Henkins. Rev John Seble vacation trip to Buda Geneseo Camp meeting and Colona. Klontz preached at M E church. A heavy rain and wind Sunday blew down trees and J M Williams barn. Cement sidewalks being poured downtown from schoolhouse to Front street. Family reunion at Roy Bracken home with many relatives. Ladies Aid lawn social at Readeehone Sept 7. Aug Lith auto accident from Tiskilwa. other car damaged. no serious injuries. Mr and Mrs Charles Belkie of Peoria visiting Mary Wheeler. George A Burt of Henry in town. Beryl Bacon returns from Montana trip.

Norville Downey Durbin Downey Sheffield Arthur Gotchell Wenona Co. R. Wheeler's Mary Carlson Spring Valley Leet Andrew Swanson August Leet Spring Valley Hospital Curt Henkins F. GC. Cook Belle Cregg Grace Minoak Charles Wherry’s George W. Crawtford Arthur Dana Klontz Putnam County Teachers’ Institute Senachwine Consolidated School Jerry Ammons Ancona M. M. Henkins John Seble Buda Geneseo Colona M. E J. M. Williams Front Street Roy Bracken Albert Stickel Henry Leo Stickel L. R. Thomas Daniel Vail W. A. Bracken Chicago the Christian Church Tiskilwa Charles Belkie Peoria Mary Wheeler George A. Burt Beryl Bacon Montana

Not So Strange After All Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsement

Mrs. Rosle Rish of Wabash Indiana reports dramatic stomach relief after starting Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims the tablets strengthen and invigorate the stomach enabling natural function and urges trials, noting the medicine for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Local visitors, reunions, and events fill Losantown week

C A Whitney and wife visited Chicago friends over Sunday while Paul Evans toured Forrest to see his brother Dr Glen Evans. Families from Rutland Stirling and Rutland hosted guests including Mrs Kirkendahl and Mrs Brock. The Wilson family reunion is planned at Frank Smith’s home with many arrivals and a Rock Park outing. A walking horse race is advertised for Sept 2 with prizes from Hunter Allen Co. and A J Will. An elaborate wedding occurred in Alexander Illinois with Jane Colwell and Leland Griffith.

Lostant C. A. Whitney Chicago Paul Evans Forrest Glen Evans Fred Klag Little Bertha Sterling Wilson Frank Smith John Skeet Tonica Big Bend Cornell Farmers' State Bank Kirkendahl Rutland Kankakee Tillie Osborne Helen Broken Bow Neb G. F. Bell Kate Skeet Pusonby Pittsburg Kas Lukins St. Charles Wm. Lyons Kate Comisky Walsh Marcella Detroit Mich B. F. Mortenson R. L. Brock Laura Brock Ilsin Kendall Ruth St. Louis Ed Hannum Melvin O. S. Black S. H. Hill Barr C. W. Curtis Louis Barr Blackwell Deer Park Park Rock Hunter, Allen & Co A. J. Will M. EB Alexander Jane Colwell Leland Griffith McNabb John Umphries Edna Evans Bloomington Myrtle Raney Lockport Clyde Harper Bishop C. H. Merritt Dwight Elmer Siemers Joseph Taylor Mandle Bros Margaret Keenan Streator T. F. Comisky Art Stillwell Mr. Sweet Chenoa Iowa Beryl Barber Dora Baker Victor Baker Ottawa Harris Morrisonville Frank Hight Kregon Dixon Chautauqua Margaret Richards Richland Baker Wenona Barton Pennsylvania Marjorie Bang Lawrence Ryan Wenona

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad

Summer coughs are dangerous and indicate low vitality. Dr King’s New Discovery relieves coughs and colds promptly and helps prevent complications like lung troubles. It is soothing and antiseptic and improves wellbeing at once. Buy bottles at 50c and 1.00 with money back not satisfied guarantee.

Dr. King Dr. King’s

Joy bells ring as Griffith wed Colwell in McNabb

Leland Stanford Griffith of McNabb and Martha Jane Colwell of Alexander united in marriage at the new Methodist church in Alexander on August 12, 1914. Rev N R Johnson officiated. The ceremony featured a yellow and green color scheme, lilies of the valley bouquet, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plan a wedding trip via Alton to Chicago and northern Michigan, then reside in McNabb after October 15.

Leland Griffith Martha J. Colwell Granville Echo Leland Stanford Griffith McNabb Putnam County Martha Jane Colwell Alexander John Swaney Consolidated School New Methodist Church Anna Colwell Marie Carrington Althea Hall Burdette Griffith Frank Tracy Henry Hall George N. R. Johnson Jacksonville Daily Journal Miss Hall Miss Carrington Peacock Inn Margaret Colwell Illinois State Normal University Normal Griffith Walter Griffith University of Illinois Alpha Beta Fraternity Alton Chicago Michigan

The Twenty Year Test of a Diarrhoea Remedy

Geo W Brock of the Enterprise Aberdeen Maryland recalls using Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for 20 years. He endorses it as a quick safe cure and says he would not accept any other product. He has recommended it to many.

Chamberlain Geo. W. Brock The Enterprise Aberdeen Advt

Chicago I M Canal Rehabilitation meeting aims revival

Shippers and manufacturers in Chicago and the Illinois valley will convene early next fall, called by the I. and M. Canal Rehabilitation association of Chicago. The gathering starts a series of meetings to revive interest in the Chicago to gulf waterway transportation and seeks support from business leaders, politicians, and the public.

Chicago Illinois Valley I. & M. Canal Rehabilitation Association of

Putnam County Representative Candidate Seeks GOP Nomination

A Republican candidate running for the Illinois General Assembly from the 16th District in Putnam County seeks the party nomination. The primary is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1014.

Putnam County Illinois General Assembly

Death of Asaph Parmelee Prompts Aurora to Hennepin Transfer

A telegram announces Asaph Parmelee died at his Aurora home and will be buried in Riverside cemetery after his body is brought to Hennepin. Other notes report a lightning kill of W F Thomas’s cow east of town, Mrs. Florence Church shipping goods to Peoria, and Mrs. Willard Hamm visiting from Henry with her son driving up. Mrs Kate Simpson received a 2000 draft for Royal Neighbor insurance on Birdie Hamill, described as a prompt settlement. Mrs Chance, recently ill in Granville, returned with relatives to Henry after brief care.

Hennepin Asaph Parmelee Aurora Riverside Cemetery Fred Seitz Henry W. F. Thomas Florence Church Peoria Birdie Hamill Chance Minnesota Granville W. Morris Charlie Meier Mrs. Chance Florid Meier

War tax eyed as inevitable revenue rise

Legislative leaders foresee a forthcoming war tax despite peace. Prolonged European conflict and shrinking imports push emergency revenue measures, with Representative Underwood noting no firm plans yet. A stamp tax similar to the Spanish American war is possible, targeting whiskey, beer, tobacco, and likely checks and mortgages.

United States Underwood

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