This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
11
Local Sparland column reports visits by Miss Minnie Olson and others across Peoria Henry Lacon Toluca and Peru areas. Chautauqua opens with Merchants Day drawing large crowds featuring William Sterling Battis James Barkley and Dr. E L Eaton with lectures stereoptical views and telescope observations.
A broad summary of Sparland and La Prairie news covers a Chautauqua event with speaker Basanta Koomar Ray of India praising reform hopes, local visits by Mrs. Emma Long and others, family health updates, threshing and farming details, and various social calls. The piece marks town vitality and upcoming schooling moves.
An advertisement for Ayer’s Hair Vigor promotes natural hair growth and safety. It assures no hair color change and urges consulting a doctor with clearly listed ingredients on the label. Produced by the J.C. Ayer Co. Lowell, Mass.
Link Van Ostrand is very ill with appendicitis. James Jones of Nebraska visited at Joseph Clark's Friday. Karl Doyle worsened after recent surgery. Dr. Barrett from Chicago performed another operation and he is improving. Willie Van Ostrand broke his arm. Dr. Blough set it. Jennie Clark to attend Henry high school. Gilbert Van Fleet, formerly of the area, died after being struck by a train near Zion City, leaving an orphaned 14 year old. James O'Brien's baby very sick.
A well on the Thomas uTeen place near Camp Grove struck a strong, continuous gas flow at 90 feet a week ago, the strongest yet in the area. The Green place well issued 77 pounds pressure until recently when Jesse Pierson piped and controlled the flow. Pierson delivered gas to Mr. Green’s residence 50 feet away and prepared the home for lighting and cooking. If permanent, gas heating could extend through winter and pave the way to piping gas to Camp Grove and nearby homes.
Mrs Elmer Higgins and Ruth helped Grandma Culver who is improving. Charles Aukland and wife with Charles Bourdette and Will Ketchum joined Mr Case on a Michigan land excursion Tuesday. Fremont College Neb program Aug 9 for a week. Miss Vernie Huffman among graduates. Clay Finley family visited Thomas Seelye Sunday evening.
An Illinois-Indiana style ad notes Electric Bitters aid stomach liver and kidney troubles with six bottles giving new strength and appetite. Local notes report visitors and social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doty to LaMoille, Miss Irene Thompson from Buda, and several Chesney family gatherings.
A practical mechanic with 12 years’ car experience creates the Minerva Auto Horn to replace harsh road alarms. It uses exhaust pressure, resists oil clogging, and is built from non corrosive brass. Each horn is tested and adjustable to exhaust pressure with sole Marshall and Stark counties agents.
Mrs Myrtle Erskine of Peoria visits Grandfather Wilson. Misses Pritchard host cousins from Pottstown. Mr C W Perkins returns from a two month western trip with family. Mrs C E Stowell and daughters visit Kansas. Mrs Fred Moody visits Kentucky for health. Mrs L A Chapin visits near Camp Grove. Otto Symmes recovers after wife’s Joliet trip. Mrs Rob Green visits Spoon River home. Mrs Winkler returns from a five week nursing stay at Charles Spoon’s La Prairie. Mrs Caroline Coil of Walton Indiana visits grandson Hugh here. Mrs VanTassel moves back to be with daughter Mrs George Crady. Morris Perkins applies preservative to barn. John Anderson repairs on farms and collects grain rents. Mrs Lizzie Gaumer and Awalster visit Harry Coil. Miss Cora Perkins visits Peoria sisters through threshing. Mr and Mrs H B Crady welcome a baby boy. Rey and Mrs Curtis host Sunday school picnic. young people invited to parsonage.
In re Dennis and Katie Kenik minors petitions for letters of guardianship filed. Hearing orders letters issued to Mary Norkins upon bond of 500. Bond filed and approved. Inventory filed and approved. Estate of Henry Fisher reported sale of personal property filed and approved. County docket adds cases People v Howarth disorderly conduct and People v Madden and Kohlman. Real estate transfers include Maggie Curry to Clara Johnson and others. Marriage license issued to David Marl Baker and Mary Erickson.
Advertisement from a veteran well man offering 20 plus years in the business. He guarantees competent service to sink a well and asserts customers will save money by consulting him for their water needs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.