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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
5
Full line of agricultural equipment including Case and Moline plows planters and implements. International wagons and manure spreaders. Schroeder grain dumps dairy cream separators Peoria power washing machine cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips olls greases husking pega pumps and tanks.
Charles D. Marshall and Edw Van Antwerp transact business in Peoria and Ottawa. Miss Elizabeth Rock visits Chillicothe with Mrs. Walter Pride. Mr and Mrs Elmer Frisbey welcome a daughter. Otto Frank visits Moline relatives. Packinghams and Marshalls travel between Henry, Chillicothe and Peru. Helping Hand society hosts a Baptist social on Dec 12. Helen Luft visits with music teacher Offie Rowley. Lectures on Les Miserables draw a solid crowd with Rev Thornton Mills delivering Jean Val Jean.
An evening program at Bethel Church organized by the Young Ladies club included readings and music by Blanche Davidson and Beulah Busby of La Prairie. Proceeds supported the Ladies Aid Society. Attendance and collections from multiple area schools and churches were noted with totals and donor thanks expressed.
Community notes list social visits in Chillicothe and nearby towns involving Sargent Russell Kehlenbach and Garrett families. Attendees travel between Henry Sparland and Yankee Street for gatherings. A Christmas tree program is planned at the Baptist church, with Henry Sargent and Arthur Kehlenbach delivering a horse. An ad praises Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and coughs with prices 60 cents and 1.00.
LA PRAIRIE and surrounding communities report social visits and gatherings. Mrs. T E Scott of Marvel Texas sent tube roses to adorn Walter Scott’s grave at UP cemetery. Nes and Ella Watt visited in Peoria while Miss Ella Watt stayed with Mrs Una Burnett. Local quilting events occurred at the homes of Mrs Margaret Smith and Mrs Mary Calder with a bazaar planned by juniors. Elma Peterlgin married Elmer Russell of Speer, and other regional movements include Lloyd Longman visiting Lacon, Ernest McCartney ill, Blain Davidson in Chicago, and various church and social activities. The L P MBE Sunday school plans a Xmas cantata, and a bazaar is set for Dec 16 at the Cottage church with doll dressmaking by Junior Aid. Several families attended the fat stock show, and numerous visits and day trips are noted among local residents.
A damaged ad-like passage cites Mrs Alfred Taylor describing dull kidney trouble headaches dizziness and low energy. It promotes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York selling kidney remedies at a price of 160.
A busy period resumes with Neff family visiting parents near Brimfield and repairs at village crossings. Sunday rain affects plans as Rev Dr Batley’s mission meeting falters. Funeral for Asher Gaumer draws neighbors, a Thanksgiving hall gathering features a comic play by local women. Mead Nurses visits from Estherville plans, Meads' crop prosperity noted and Mead remains with the railroad as conductor.
Stomach liver and kidney troubles weak nerves and female ills disappear with Electric Bitters. WPila Pool of Depew Oklahoma says the remedy raised her from sickness and suffering and brought great improvement. Ad assures thousands benefited and guarantees every bottle at 60c or 1. Advised by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
Colder weather followed a foggy spell as the bazaar and supper drew a large crowd. Sales were strong, booths well decorated, and patrons generous. Noted attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Aukland, Mr and Mrs Lyman Loothis, and Oscar Denton of Iowa. Reverend J Neal conducted a funeral. plans were announced for Christmas services and Sunday School offerings.
Readable lines show scattered terms on sick headache stomach disorders and remedies. Mentions Mrs Joe plahop Rogeville Ohio and REO Liwaa with phrases about digestion and attacks. Content is fragmented and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Probate matters include proof of notice for several estates with hearings, inventories, appraisements, widow’s awards, and discharges. Real estate transfers list quit claims among residents of Lacon and nearby towns. Births and marriages recorded for Sparland and Steuben residents.
An advertisement touts a vast selection of gifts described as varied and complete to ease holiday shopping. The copy asks readers to decide what day they plan to visit, emphasizing a pleasant selection experience.
The Huffman school in Saratoga district 51 has been named standard after efforts by teachers pupils and patrons. A new furnace ventilating system was installed this fall and the building includes a 130 volume library desks maps globe clock dictionary good water supply and fair grounds. The diploma will be recalcified and sent to the county superintendent. Miss Grace Huffstetter teaches with board members Joseph Ziegler Frank Ziegler James Barry listed.
Having sold my farm I offer at public sale at my residence nine miles northwest of Henry on Whitefield road one half mile east of Whitefield Corners Monday December twenty second nineteen thirteen at ten o clock A M. Readied property includes head of horses dairy stock cattle hogs Poland China boars sired by Pilot Lumbo and Signal plus roadsters and foals. Terms: cash sums above ten dollars bring ready funds. Sale date and location are clearly stated with itemized livestock and farm equipment.
Pure bred stallion Gardais 46647 imported from France offered for sale in Marshall county by Robert Burgess and Son. Black grey color noted. Advertised as cheap trade for young stock. Local notice lists contact F. Lowe 924 5th Ave and J G Bett Sparlang as agents.
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