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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
13
The Sparland column records Monday visitors from Henry and Peoria, Thanksgiving gatherings with the Seelye and Tanner families, a new baby named Robert Waugh Monier, and a Thanksgiving wedding between James Parsons and Bertha Jones at the Van Antwerp home. Attendees include Edw Shafer, Miss Edna Zellhofer, Mrs. Halsey Monier, Rev. Klotzsche, and many locals.
Full line of agricultural equipment including Case and Moline plows planters and implements. International wagons manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps dairy items Peoria power washing machine Cowboy tank heaters wire fencing and farm accessories such as buggiss whips Olis greases husking pegs pumps and tanks.
M. B church notes report well attended Thanksgiving services led by high school girls with a duet by Miss Alfreta Bedford and Miss Emma Cumming. Rev Klotzsche gave the prayer and proclamation, Rev McLeish preached on The lines fallen to me in Pleasant Places. Epworth League social at the Bert McLaughlin home described as enjoyable. Mr and Mrs Roy Dobbins of Chicago visiting, Ladies Aid party planned with birthday program and needlework sale at Bethel. Services at Bethel were missed due to rain though regular Sunday services set for 10:30 am.
Mendota resident Geo W Fitch touts Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment as a cure for lifelong eczema saying one box helped after Civil War treatments failed. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co advertises 50 cent price with money back guarantee. The text notes the president will read his annual message to Congress in person next month, signaling broad appeal.
Bradford visitors Mr and Mrs Nathan Chandler visited Sugar Grove. Deck of Henry spent an evening with John Loomis. Blackburn and Hunt Bros hog sale in Henry drew good attendance. W W bazaar and chicken pie supper set for December 4 at Grange hall with seed corn contest hoped. Several residents on sick list attended events and funerals in Henry.
Mrs W R McClain of Blairsville Pa recalls her boy Rays early croup years and says Cham berlain's Cough Remedy gave quick relief and remains a household stand by a positive cure for croup. Sold by all dealers.
Norris Root of Glen Elder visits Lawn Ridge for estate business and Thanksgiving plans shift due to a funeral. Conductor Hawley’s transfer saddens locals. Nov 24 a tragedy: Asher Gaumer, 18, son of Milton Gaumer of Peoria, died after a depot shed accident as a flat car passed, limbs amputated at hospital, funeral held at Congregational church with burial in Lawn Ridge cemetery.
A Henry man joined a fishing party but caught none. To appease his wife he bought two channel catfish for the family frying pan. She praised his effort but warned that timing mattered for cooking tomorrow.
An ad promotes Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo for glossy healthy hair. It touts a rose scent, oil-free formula, easy application, and a money back guarantee. Products sold at The Rexall Store with branded Harmony laboratories in Boston. A. J. Ironmonger, Henry, Tl.
Charles Hunt and families and others joined the Chesney family for Thanksgiving at Wm Chesney s. The L A 8 will hold a church bazaar December 16 with aprons bedding and fancy work plus supper at 6 30. Several local residents visited, traveled, or were ill, including Mrs Foley and Mrs Piper, with Rev Stevens preaching a fine sermon at the church oyster supper well attended despite weather.
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pennsylvania says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is her children's favorite for colds and coughs. She recommends it as superior to other medicines and urges others to try it. Sold by all dealers.
Letters of administration issued to Anna B. Curtis after oath and $800 bond. Real estate transfers include Mike Johanas and wife to Joseph Ruben for lots 28 24 block 36 Santa Fe Ist add Toluca. Florence Winter and husband to Martin V. Wilson quit claim deed. Marriage licenses for Linn Argraves and Lucy Dunlap. Births report a daughter to Thomas Wabel and wife and a daughter to Lloyd Bumgardner and wife in La Prairie.
Mrs. A. Keller of Blida writes that two years of indigestion ended after using two or three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad notes the remedy was a great benefit and that the medicine is sold by all dealers.
A. M. Jenkins, clerk of the Lacon Modern Woodman camp, received a 5000 draft for death benefits for two Lacon residents who died within days of each other. One policy paid 2000, split between son Robert Cresswell and daughter Mrs. Ella Hacker. another 3000 went to Richard Owen’s beneficiaries, his mother. Total paid this year by the order reaches 9000, with 4000 more from Leander Anske and Schroeder of South Lacon, who moved to Peoria before death.
A note urges readers to call early for selections of gift articles arriving around December 25. It emphasizes the abundance of suitable holiday offerings and encourages timely correspondence to secure preferred items.
Mr and Mrs Marion Johnson of Henry and daughter Edith were dinner guests of S E Johnson Thanksgiving. Miss Lena Macon left for Bloomington to study for two weeks while her father and brother Willie stay home. Miss Alfreta Bedford of Sparland visiting at Mrs Wilbur Hastings home from Thanksgiving through Sunday. Henry H Sergeant sold a fine driving horse to a man in La Rose last week. Roscoe Burns visiting Washington IL to spend Thanksgiving with his father Adam Burns. The Hastings hosted Thanksgiving dinner with John Hastings and family. Miss Margaret Russell has been ill but is better now.
LA PRAIRIE notes busy U P ladies planning a church bazaar and supper for December 11. Several locals, including Miss Myrtle Hastings and Henry Hastings, were home for Thanksgiving. Others attend events in Peoria and Chicago as relatives visit family.
A speaker recalls his mother’s baking of bread and pies and her coffee, noting how he longs for those tastes. He mentions conversations with his barber about the neat, artistic haircuts his mother used to give.
Saratoga residents push a winter road maintenance drive as corn husking ends. Miss Lena Hennefeld starts duties at Rickey school and Clarence Fleming takes Drake school teaching post. Fred Hannum recovers from fractured ribs, Art Brown and Hd Neuhalsen aid husking, Arno Reinbeck helps with Wm Rickey’s machine, Jennie Higgins returns to Chicago. No church services last Sunday due to rain. Miss Rose Reinbeck visits with Hazel Rickey and Cecil Neuhalsen. Mrs. John Barnes remains on sick list. Herbert Doyle visits Henry.
The Lone Tree district 22 directors Lindsey Anderson J B Anderson and P J Finnegan have updated the school building installing a Quaker furnace arranging seats adding sash curtains and building a coal and cob house. Teacher Miss Rose Dauber. A soap profits benefactor endowed a university chair leading locals to joke about it being Bart r's chair.
Detective William J. Burns says Europe suffers heavier corruption than America but hides it due to strict libel laws and press timidity. In the United States abuses are loudly publicized, drawing broad scrutiny and exposure.
An old exhortation endorses a homemade curfew device using siding and a barrel to deter youths up to age 18. The method claims three applications will curb loitering, and notes music as a stronger motivator than the song Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight.
A local Illinois pharmacist advertises D D D as the fastest itch remedy and invites customers to try it with a full size bottle guarantee. If it does not relieve itching at once, the purchase costs nothing. Other druggists are advised to stock D D D or face reduced profits.
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