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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Arbuckles ARICSA Coffee as the choice for strong health and vigor, warning against switching to coffee claiming profits at the expense of stomach health. The text references a dubious wartime style law and a garbled location near Westincton.
R A Ward is named the local representative in Magnolia for The Henry Reegan. All new items entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention and he is authorized to conduct all business connected with this page.
Magnolia residents report visits from Josie Ruble and Morpihen brothers and note trips to Chicago Jamestown fair and New York Ireland. Activities include a ball game injury, a fashion notice, a teacher institute week, and discussion of mail service comparing Henry and nearby towns.
The Epworth League holds a service with Dr. Crewes preaching and administering the sacraments Sunday evening September 1. Magnolia Ladies Aid meets Thursday September 5 at Mrs. J. H. Bronn’s. An ice cream social in the park is planned for Saturday evening August 31. Infants may be christened during Sunday services September 1.
Community updates list numerous visitors and residents from Toluca Magdella Hennepin Wenona and other towns. People drop in for visits travel plans and local events while teachers gather for the Putnam county institute and a Yeoman Printing entertainment is announced in McNabb hall.
A testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. S Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa says the product has cured every time in five years of family use and recommends it to others as the best remedy of its kind. The remedy is offered by A J Ironmonger for Isab.
Mrs Robert Schiffbauer left for Chicago Thursday. R W Phillips was in Salle visiting Tuesday. Miss Margaret Conlin entertained Miss Alice Lamb of Peru. P J O'Shea of La Salle was visiting Monday evening. Rev J T Bliss of Benson visited here earlier in the week. La Salle visitors Tuesday included Mrs J C Hannum Mrs Richard McShane and I P Wierman. Miss Nellie McCoy of Chicago is visiting relatives here. Miss Cora Dixon of Chicago is visiting relatives here this week. Mrs Elizabeth Weber returned from Chicago where she has been visiting.
Relatives and friends visit from Miss Anna Thommes Nebraska and Chicago. Local residents attend funerals, recitals, and church events while others travel to Iowa Colorado Arizona and Ottawa. Social calls include Miss Jennie Comisky hosting Miss Vera Relof and Miss Alice Foley hosting Miss Reardon.
Doris Scott, six, died after eight months with diabetes at her Wenona home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. A fire at Mrs Emma Thierry’s residence caused partial roof loss. Mrs L J Thierry suffered a stroke and remains weakened. Aged 82, Alina Foge attends in hopes for recovery. Stallion shipments to Burgess branch barns are planned as Burgess Co. expands business. Samuel F Miller named general agent for Chicago and Northwestern Railway’s Nebraska Wyoming division. James Hamilton reports a valuable mare likely struck by lightning. Father Harrington to lead Strawn Parish with a new parsonage planned. Thirty prize stallions from Burgess & Son head to Iowa Des Moines and state fairs with Premindor and Girton Champion among top consignments.
The Peoria Sunday Herald Transcript reports Dr Zeller received a consignment of patients to Bartonville asylum. Two brothers arrived shackled with handcuffs. He obtained the key and released them citing their need for liberty and noting their distorted intellects.
A nurse of praise for Dr Zeller and his Bartonville Institution work on humane treatment for the insane contrasts with broader calls for justice. The Wyoming fair drew a record crowd and a crowding harness day with 15 heats to decide winners in the 2:17 trot 2:13 pace and 2:17 pace Buxom won the $100 Wyoming derby with Lila second Wiseman third Time 1.49 and great local interest from Henry residents.
In Kalamazoo Michigan a veteran physician recalls thirty years of service and cites his use of special remedies to save lives and improve health. An advertisement touts Zoaphora Woman's Friend and a regenerator as trusted treatments, with bottles sold for a dollar and a copy of Dr Pengelly's Advice to Women included.
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