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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
5
A forced sale of an established footwear stock highlights deep discounts on slippers, kid shoes, vici leather, oxfords, and boots for women men and children. Prices drop from regular values to fractions such as 67c to 3.17, with emphasis on warm, felt, and dress options and limited sizes available. Store hours extend Saturday evening.
The Sparland column reports Harry Wescott renting the James O Garrett property and moving nearby. Burglars struck Simpson's saloon, Mary Berwick's restaurant, and the meat market, with cigars and other items missing. James A Wilson sells his south Sparland home to Dr Es Royce and plans to move to Morton county Dakota next spring. Government surveyors visited town for an unknown purpose. Several locals tied to schools, farms, and roads are noted, including Henry Luft's county farm victory and county bills brought in at Lacon. Ballard's Horehound Syrup is advertised with testimonials from a Wisconsin druggist.
Judge Tracy and Lawyer Golden of Toluca were in town Friday en route to Lacau for court matters. Dr J. W. Fevane and Jesse traveled to Pearla and then to Martinsville Indiana to visit his sister. A complimentary dance honored Miss Schrader before her Saturday departure. Mrs Pritchard hosted her mother Mrs Fulton of Washburne last week. Durley Miller returns after a year in Missouri. Harry Holder of Joliet visited Varna friends Saturday. Mr and Mrs P W Held will move from their farm to town. Mrs Chas Koch of La Rose visited Mrs Specht in Lacon. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Amtel Grill Monday morning. Anna Grill remains very ill with lung fever and throat trouble. Chaff Haws of Magnolia returned from Chicago Friday. Marshall Broaddus was a Chicago visitor last week. Bert Gunn of Tonica called on business Friday. Chas Berg conducted Lacon business. John B. Wright is in town from Florida on business.
Salt Lake City reader R. H. Foster at 318 8 2d street reports 21 years of illness and multiple doctors without relief, claiming a cure with Herbine. He recommends it to friends and notes a 60 cent price at Dr Powell's drug store.
Harry Snell advertises a fresh stock of groceries inviting former customers to inspect prices. Miss Gertrude Strawick speaks at Boyds Grove church Sunday morning and Whitefield in the evening. The Woodmen plan a mixed program entertainment next Tuesday. Various local visits and social notes follow, including family visits, school events, and a Bible Institute on the 17th.
Lettie Feltham and Newton Rolest wed in Indianapolis on November 25 in a ceremony marking their union. The couple, both from wealthy families, will reside in Fisher and plan to host friends after December 20. The notice also conveys community sympathy for the Bogner family after a death at Henry German cemetery.
Obituary notice extends sympathy to the reft husband and children of Mrs Val entine Bogner who died on Tuesday. Thanksgiving gatherings near Edmond, Oklahoma are noted with visitors from Marshall County including Mr and Mrs G Gotney, Mr and Mrs Hankison, Mr and Mrs Klein and families. Adam Ammoron of Netawaka Kan visits his sister Mrs Theodore Kiefer Sr and the Kiefer family. new residence built in Netawaka. Mrs Wm Kinich of Oklahoma attends Mrs Bogner funeral and will return home.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a superior cod liver oil blood food that restores strength flesh and color to those with sick blood. It targets young women especially teens and claims regular use cures a mysterious blood disease. A sample offer and labeling note are included.
Farmers in the area are finishing corn work and will shell and haul soon thanks to good roads. Mrs John B. Kieth and daughter Hella returned home Tuesday after a brief visit to Henry. John Hofer, wife and children were guests of Horman Hofer and his wife.
Sparland reports a horse named Insane Wangbop ran away Saturday night crossing a bridge en route to Hopewell. Mr W searched Sunday for his last property in the area amid scattered local notes. Several social visits and illnesses are mentioned in a rural community diary style item.
Fragmentary notes describe husking corn drawing to a close and locals working odd chores while keeping warm by stoves. Adam Deck is mentioned as a hub for various holiday goods and activities.
Dr Velmy president of the State Normal and County Superintendent Want will address the Maraiera Institute on New Demands to education. J H Pettit from the University of Illinois will discuss Tinels Boll and fertility maintenance. Fr G L Loomis offers a dollar sugar prize for top three ears of corn. Local happenings note Palmer of Chicago visiting for Daily Titan Ocean interests. Myrtle Williams returns to Peoria after a home week. Alvin Murphy of Chicago visits relatives. Thlere Carroll travels to Kewanee. Albert Stickel and Charles in Princeton.
A neighborhood gathering at Jag8.Simpeon’s home in Hennepin Tuesday night celebrated his birthday with his mother arriving at the door. Guests included local residents and families. the event featured coffee and cake and light-hearted reminiscences as the crowd dispersed. County court sessions and local church activities were noted, with Parson sermons and county official movements mentioned.
An oyster supper at the Swedish Lutheran Church is planned for Saturday evening December 12 to benefit the church. All are invited and a Sabbath morning sermon December 20 will be given by student Carl Nelson of Rock Island who plans to stay through Christmas and New Year. Community updates mention several parishioners' health and gatherings.
Lebanon Indiana resident Morton L Hill reports his wife endured six weeks in bed with inflammatory rheumatism after eight doctors failed to help. He says the Mystic Cure for rheumatism provided immediate relief and enabled walking again, claiming it saved her life. Sold by J and F A Powell druggists Henry. 10 16 6m
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