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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
6
Lacon residents include Glover and Dey on business calls, Prof Frost’s Chicago trip for a sister’s wedding, and many travelers heading south or to Washington and Bermuda. A grocery firm dissolution, church evens with evangelist Ned Forrest, and a large Masonic gathering are noted amid social visits, funerals, and Thanksgiving events.
The ad notes stinging in the ears and roaring sounds from catarrh, causing loss of smell or hearing. It praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and claims cures for the disease, and recommends Hood's Pills as the best after dinner aid digestion and prevent constipation.
Mrs D R Howe returned home last Monday to Dureka. Mrs Saigh expected home this week from Chicago on a brief vacation. A man named Allen formerly of Etonry now Hutchinson Kansas called on us Tuesday. Ray Irving came home on Thanksgiving from Coxas and did not secure a location. Mr and Mrs A J Abhay celebrated their marriage anniversary Monday night with Celenda.
William Wier loses a fine colt and sympathy is extended. Mon day school begins at Wilson school house. Roads muddy from rains but water scarce for stock. Boys search Putnam for three robes and blankets with no finds. Thomas Monier loses two cows while visiting Missouri. Ed Burt and Howard Loomis ride the Grange goat at Crow Meadow Grange. Harry Monroe and wife suffer a minor accident when Bert Stout crashes their buggy and fence causes bruises. Cally Clawson buys John Harlin house and moves in.
Local merchant advertises heavy discounts on cloaks and clothing with a wide variety in stock. Shoppers are invited to visit and see the reduced prices and special offers as part of a holiday shopping emphasis.
J H Jones and son plan a hog house project while a neighbor frets over pig squeals. Thomas Wels returned from Nebraska after two months, boasting a large corn crib. Harry and Carry Blackburn celebrate 18th birthday with a party and treats. The Republican paper’s debate on conduct at a party draws strong rebuke. Stark county residents speak of upcoming weddings and local moves. Fragments mention a marriage, a visit from Mrs Jennie White, and Alfanso Seelye’s livestock losses. Ely Cream Balm praised by users Marcus Shantz and Oscar Ostram for catarrh relief.
Anna Huffman receives a handsome piano while Bill Martin digs a new well and installs a windmill. Ethel Tanquary visits Steuben. Tom Hubbel plans a town trip to see friends. Mrs Mary Walsh processes turkey shooting. Dr Jones of Henry tends a sick child. Robie McAfee and Andy Kelly with Tommy Salisbury return home for a week’s vacation.
Fred Taylor Magnolia visits Indianapolis this week while Louise Triplet spends Thanksgiving in town. Open Lodge holds Wednesday evening meeting. Mrs Elias Wright visits Varna friends. Lizzie Keller visits brother in Henry. Ransom spends weekend with Oxbow friends. John Brenn family Thanksgiving with Mrs Brenn in Topo. Potter builds new hardware store on eastern town lot. Ellen McGinnis of Normal visits Mrs James Ramage. Oliver Dungan begins months long Ohio visit. Florence and Lou Kidd visit Brememen district. Rev Francis to resume pulpit next Sunday December 9 at usual hour. Putnam Co teachers attend two day institute at Center school house. Louise Stillwell invited to Thanksgiving at Mrs RM Dent’s home. Miss Cora Lidl to
A late evening social at a young couple's gathering ends with music and refreshments. Community updates include hog shipments, teacher institute attendance, and a note on spelling and debate nights at the local school. A health ad touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cheaper alternative.
MT PALATINE Louis Goetz is boarding in town J N Travis will start his grist mill 5000 Samuel Williams of Nebraska visits his brother Nan Qhas Louis Gallaher spent Thanksgiving at home G O Davis adds a fine oak show case to his store furniture May Utech of Streator visits relatives in the Moknt and vicinity Mary and Clara Happold afflicted with rheumatism Thanksgiving supper at church well patronized Born Friday November 30 a nine pound boy to Mr and Mrs G O Dargis febran says he is a republican
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