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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
8
A scattered readout covers residents in La Prairie Peoria and Champaign including Mary Broehrs recovering from illness Emmet Hancock visits Andrew Afencoks Walter Chapman back from South Africa and the Christmas season plans. Reports detail hospital visits births and deaths along with revival meetings and local society events.
Seasonal ad touts abundant crops and high market prices as reason to shop. Santa Claus stock fills the store with groceries, china, toys, silverware, and more. Emphasizes cash value, thousands of bargains, and a merry time for family and friends.
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A letter from Sparrland correspondents notes a recurring illness in schools blamed on a Marlmony like disease. It has affected several teachers over years and disrupted schooling while promising recovery with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Powell Drug sells the remedy.
Mrs Smith returned to Henry last week for Thanksgiving with the usual home gatherings. Mrs Taylor and family moved to the old Bentley house toward Milor. Mrs Pershing of Henry visited her son and the Drand family for Thanksgiving. Mrs C Fosdick hosted a rag sewing party for ladies. Lillian Penn returned to Smithfield after months with Mr Moses. Gomanauary's children were home for Thanksgiving, with three Whitefield families present. Cora Bevaclus gave her scholars a two day vacation and visited Fon Peach. The Willing Workers meet with Mrs Barker next Wednesday afternoon. all ladies invited. Kum, George Griswold ill. his sale today drew a good crowd. Next Sunday services include Sunday school at 1.30 and preaching at 3.30.
The schoolhouse program with recitations and music went smoothly. Auctioneers James Somers and William Mielkey led basket sales that raised 20.45 dollars for library purchases. Miss Clark is praised for managing the event.
Community notes report Joseph Clark Baratoga intends to attend the fat stock show in Chicago. Thanksgiving passed quietly. George McAtee and Henry King went to Iowa to buy farms and plan spring moves. Richard Kelley recovers from a hand carbuncle. Samuel Thumman heads to Nebraska and Clarence Kelley with Will Stevens return to Pennsylvania. Local mail delivery and a new Peoria Nelson railroad station rumor mentioned.
Delayed report from Hennepin includes Postmaster Lamm’s improving health and partial riding. Home news mentions hogs shipped to Chicago, Mary Moore overseeing affairs, funeral in Henry, and a near-miss fire at Pp Dore’s store. Tuers Bros in Chicago report improvement. Laciey Aid fair nets 45 dollars amid stormy weather. Ida Hurin heads to Chicago for sewing work. a chimney fire near Judy Boyle’s residence is controlled after soot blockage.
Putnam residents report a homecoming of I C Cook and shop activity. Dallys recover, Sunday schools plan Christmas entertainments, and Thanksgiving visits occur with Mrs R’s mother. A Bovachwine Grange meeting is set, youngsters host a town hall party, and a wedding between Minnie Beil Medearis and Arthur Medearis is noted. Cheese factory production rises as fair preparations start at the M E church December 18.
An advertisement claims a new heart treatment can cure incurable heart disease. Dr Franklin Miles offers two dollars’ worth of treatment free to applicants, citing centuries of study and numerous testimonials. Receivers urged to send for free trial treatment and mention the paper.
The notice invites the public to a church event starting at 1.80 o clock with meals served all hours. Proceeds support the church sustaining in the village. All ladies and gentlemen are welcome to attend and enjoy a general good time.
The Pie sociable at the sco house drew a good crowd with Mrs D W Williams and daughter Nannie in attendance. Oscar Thistlewaite from Centerville Pa has moved to UMnois and will reside in Tonico next year. The Open Window club met with Master Ira Williams on Saturday. due to bad roads turnout was small at the lodge. An election of officers was held Dec 5 with a brief program.
Elevator handyman prepares for a groceries stock at Priscilla Orange Parrett building. Oak Park visitors attend Friends meeting. Clear Creek schoolhouse Literary Society holds winter opening with a fine program. A large stove installed at Yearly Meeting house. B. Wilson buys 410 acres of Travis farm and adjacent lands at about 19 an acre for stock farming. Will Galbreath to wed Enida Wotan. Jennie Thompson and others visit Salem Indiana via McNabb transfer. The Three I extension humorous poem discussed after Grange reading.
An ayster supper is scheduled at the Swedish Lutheran church on Saturday evening December 8. The public is welcome to attend.
Jell O debuts as the new dessert with four flavors Orange Raspberry Strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents a package. The ad promotes the product as a modern favorite and encourages purchases today.
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