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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
3
Sparland locals share visits and shop trips with Peoria and Lacon friends. Reports include Henry Suft illness and death, Christmas gatherings, a new public picture show, and church services paused for winter weather.
A young man wakes to a shock at his reflection and hurries to the YMCA to prepare for an evening visit to his beloved. An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pure Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds, bronchial irritation, and throat issues, claiming it loosens phlegm and fights germs.
La Prairie residents report visitors from Peoria and Lincoln. Mrs Minnie Hall injured slipping, Miss Davidson visiting Atlanta, and Holm family updates. Local events include church group meetings, institute attendance in Lacon, and winter preparations. Reports mention Sloan's Liniment ads and a Paxton scientist’s road treatment claim.
An advertisement touts The Williamer Treatment as a cure for bladder kidney rheumatic and uric acid troubles promising vigor and pain relief. It offers a free 50 cent bottle and a no obligation trial by mail from The Dr A Williams Company Dept 2190 New Post Office Block Hampton Conn.
A string of small town social items reports a Speer orchestra box supper success and visits by Mrs Phillips and Mrs Swope, Helen Even with relatives in Yale and Boise City, Idaho, plus church fund donations due at the bank.
Circuit Court actions list trustees in bankruptcy trials and confessions, partitions, quiet title suits, and foreclosures. Probate notes fix February term 1916 for William L. Flynn estate claims. real estate transfers document multiple property lots and parcels. marriage licenses issued. petit jurors named across several townships.
A wartime era advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best for colds and croup with many agreeing. It states the medicine is obtainable everywhere and presents a general endorsement from readers.
Miss Gladys Jardine spent the weekend in Silvis and neighbors attended a short course at Jiskthwa thia weekend. Mrs Wm Chesney was in Kewanee this week. The Cottage church held a Christmas tree and program on Thursday evening December 23. The Ladies Aid and husbands surprised Mrs Frank Lidgarg on Saturday evening for her birthday. they gave her a casserole. Everyone enjoyed the gathering and laughter aided digestion.
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