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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1893
Page
6
A local column notes visitors and residents including Migs Wood of Wenona visiting Mrs Morgan, Anthony of Alexis, and Ira Ong returning from Chicago. It mentions Old-Settlers Day successes, several in town feelers for college plans, and a glimpse of community life including doctor Gale and family. Mrs Fairbanks's death is reported after a long illness.
Dr Evérett’s ad wits returned from the World’s Fair last Saturday night. Mr and Mrs H Watt of Chicago are visiting among their many friends. Aunt Becka Haselton of Princeton came Monday for a visit among old friends. Likely two more saloons in Sparland soon. application for one already. Harry Borham and May Parson were married at Lacon Tuesday. John Flynn to Lostant for rheumatism treatment. doctor promises a cure. Theodore Axline and wife from Webb City were visiting. Mrs Thompson and Mrs Boys of Iowa also visiting. A family reunion mood as friends here were glad to see them. T Van Antwert engaged the Monty City Cornet band for next Saturday night at the pavilion with ice cream, peaches, cream, lemonade and oysters. Balloons go up at 9 and 10. Ivory body invited.
Mary Wilson starts at Sugar Grove School next Monday while German teacher at Niblock's in Wigan. Della Spencer to teach in Chillicothe this year after Knox College graduation. Jap Brown and wife visit Ohio. Crow Meadow hosts a feast. Telegraph Grange members attend the World’s Fair with Illinois Day crowds. Jimmy Raymond, post office worker, guides visitors. Chicago’s World’s Fair extends appeal as White City fades.
The column records Sunday visits among families including Mr Taylor and Mr Whitmer, notes Mrs Abbie Schreppfer’s poor health, plans of a family moving to Spain, and various social calls with the Updegraff, Kooh, Cornell, Hunt, and Waughop families. It highlights Marcia Waughop becoming assistant principal, a live pigeon shoot by Willis and Leslie Waughop, and Professor Bouton teaching in Bonham. It mentions missing person Charles Meadant, young absences, and church services in Henry with Rev S H Brown delivering a sermon and marriage ceremony notes.
A Pawtucket lawyer J Sencha and Denver druggist W A Hover report relief from catarrh after using Ely's Cream Balm. The balm is praised as an effective remedy for symptoms worsened by dust and dry winds.
A Saturday and Sunday write up from Whitefield Corners details visits, lectures, and a near accident. Notable items include Bro Hazard staying with relatives, praise for Bro Woolley, a Newark trio visiting the Chicago fair, and a wagon accident involving Tommy Longmen with Mrs Norton’s carriage lines.
A man named Longman was found unconscious in a wagon bottom after an impact with the wagon box. He was carried to a nearby house, regained consciousness, and recalled striking his head on the box. He was not seriously hurt and considered himself lucky.
Weather is warm with dusty roads and cooler evenings. Local residents plan health related travel and attend visits from Miss Newman of Henry and Alta Ray, with many others visiting relatives in Sparland and nearby towns. A grand supper was postponed to Tuesday evening. A lecture at the church drew a good audience and Rev Ward faced two Sabbaths left before conference. Robert Hells narrowly escaped serious injury when a wagon mishap injured him but left only a sprained wrist and thumb.
Hopewell hosts Max Manski of Chicago and Mrs Clemmin Smith rents her property for seven dollars per note to Cornstalk. B Wasmer and son Joe take threshing gear to Iowa. A report notes a local horse injury trend and a success story about Annie Beam of McKeesport praising Chamberlains Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children.
Community updates include visits by Miss Alling of Chicago, Rev Ward listed as ill with malaria like fever, W Whitten moving to the hall house, and a newborn weighing 10 pounds to Mr and Mrs Angers H Leigh. James Smith and Richard Davidson buy store property. J W Birkinhead of Peoria to run stock and goods. A purse given to Rev Thomas Martin and an upcoming elocutionary event at the church.
Bridget McCormick visited friends in Spring Valley and Anna Sparling visited her mother Mrs George Sparling. Tom Longman of Whitefield visited relatives Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Gaimby on Friday August 18.
Relatives visited in Greeley Colney and Streator at W Shields and Sparling homes. A fast spreading fire destroyed Asa Barnhart residence and adjoining W F Shields store and butcher shop, threatening the Christian church before being stopped by water and volunteers. Origin unknown and family escaped with injuries.
Hilierd's Know Liniment is advertised as superior with a scientific discovery claim. It warns against white imitations that offer higher profits and urges demand for Ballard's Snow Liniment which allegedly cures rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds cats sciatic and inflammatory rheumatism burns scalds sore feet contracted muscles stiff joints and paralysis. Sold by Powell's Drug Store. 2
Tom Burnworth is home again. Spencer's little girl is visiting. Bessie Otto was in Minoak visiting last week. Mr Morgan and family of Lacon Sundayed in town. Miss Richards of Streator visiting with Lizzie McDermott. Rev Bliss attended camp meeting in Eureka. Hamlin's Wizard Oil company have been in town. George, high school principal, arrived Thursday. lady teachers Hart and Edwards arrived last Friday. Will Ells from Rock Island road visited Thursday. Andie Kranz of Henry was guest of Mrs Riley Roberts last week. Ice cream social at church Thursday evening. Some youths went to the Rock last Friday and Saturday. School began Monday with full attendance. Mary Hannum of Whitefield visiting relatives around town. Olive Stillwell of Lostant visiting Cora Dent. Della Allen of Hutchinson, Kansas, visited last Friday. A number from town attended the Trone funeral Wednesday at the Bow. Lizzie McAllister of Chicago visiting friends nearby. Mrs Zelia Fyffe and daughter, Mrs Lightheart visiting John Fyffe in Bloomington. Sue Lundy, Mary Baker, Jessie Emans and Cthia Van Horn went to Chicago last Wednesday. You can never have a really good complexion until the blood is cleansed. a regimen of Sarsa or similar tonics is recommended. New cattle guards and culverts improve the Rock Island road and passenger safety.
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