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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
5
The article argues there is no substitute for Royal baking powder, stressing it is pure cream of tartar and healthful while substitutes often use alum. It warns grocers against offering alum-based powders.
Local items report residents visiting relatives and friends in Peoria Henry and Bethel. Events include Epworth League social with fancy caps homemade candy and a 10 cent admission, plus church program at the Baptist church with refreshments and proceeds around 21 to 22 dollars.
Mrs Anna Luft entertained a small party Sunday night for Mr and Mrs L A Packingham. Miss Ina Murdock spent last week in Spring Valley with Mr and Mrs Wa Gunther. Miss Murdock works at Sparland telephone office and is highly regarded by patrons. Abe Ridenour student of the M church janitor received a surprise birthday gathering. Friends enjoyed games and a fine supper after prayer meeting, leaving pleased with the occasion.
Bethel church hosts an evening of readings and music on December 19 by Miss Blanche Davidson and Miss Beulah Busby with 20 and 10 cent admission under the Young Ladies club. Sparland Epworth League plans a Sunday social with fancy caps, candy, program and refreshments for 10 cents. Christmas trees and activities planned at Bethel and Sparland, Sunday school at 10, Epworth League 6, preaching 7. January quarterly conference set for Jan 11 preaching by Dr. Dwinell and Jan 13 all-day meeting with several ministers expected.
Joseph Clark moved to Henry last week and Mary Diverbiss recovers from appendicitis under doctors care. Epworth League held a business meeting. members plan a book collection drive and urge donations. Miss Mabel Haugen expected home for holidays. Christmas church lunches planned to boost attendance.
Mrs Will Riddell of Chillicothe visited with Mrs Thomas Martin for part of the week. The Ye Believers bazaar Friday evening raised 104 dollars for a social and financial success. Attendees included Byariand Speer and Dr Bradford with Mrs Bradford visiting family in South Chillicothe. The La Prairie male quartet, Miss Zinger, and a cantata in the La Prairie Center Methodist church were highlights along with a Christmas tree and children’s treat. Recitals by Misses David son and Busby are planned at Bethel church under the Girls' club auspices.
Elmer Alexander Russell and Mary Alma Peterson wed on Wednesday December 10 at 8 p m in the bride’s parents home. The ceremony, led by Rev Howard Simpson Busby, featured Mendelssohn music and a three course repast as relatives celebrated the union.
An advertisement extols Harmony Hair Beautifier claiming it softens hair and adds gloss while masking odor. It touts a shampoo also by Harmony, promises quick results, and asserts safe, non greasy formula. Sold at Rexall stores and 7000 leading drug stores.
The column notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Oren Colwell of Princeville and Mrs. Swann in Chillicothe, winter weather hardships, and church activity. It reports Rev. A B Curtis arguing against the existence of a Personal Devil at a Princeville ministerial meeting, sparking mixed reactions among peers.
Auction announced for a farm four miles west of Henry on Tuesday December 80 1913 starting at noon. Items include four horses stalIon Billie Thomas Hill stock with two year old colts, cattle calves sheep hogs, Poland China sows, and extensive farm machinery such as mowers rakes binders plows wagons cultivators and hay equipment. Terms include cash under 10 and credit 12 months on bankable paper with 6 percent interest later discounts for sums over 10. Auctioneers Miles Fox Elmer Quinn clerk and others listed.
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