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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
9
Ida J. Mills read a Thanksgiving poem at a Magnolia Grange meeting. The piece traces ancestral roots to Pilgrims, Mayflower sailings, religious freedom, and family feasts with roast turkey and plum pudding, linking historic gratitude to modern celebration.
In Granville a funeral director boasts the first automobile hearse in the area claiming the driver operates separately from the coffin with a two tone almond grey finish and Morene extinguishers. An order for an upgraded car includes an electric fan asbestos lined casket ice water demi-john of ice cream and more though the undertaker remains on the job. Also noted are upcoming midnight masses in Peoria diocese urging universal peace with Bishop Dunne approving the Christmas observance and midnight service details for St Marys Cathedral and local churches.
Mrs. R G Neff of Crookston credits Chamberlain's Tablets with restoring her health after two years as an invalid due to stomach trouble. She says she took three bottles and has since enjoyed excellent health. Obtainable everywhere. Advt.
Dr W J Thomas veterinary and dentistry offers condition powders worn powders sentiments and antitoxines. Residence and office over Henry Republican Office call telephone 273 Green. December 8 1916.
Obituary notes for Dwicht Ball, age 3 years 7 months 28 days, with family details and church ties. funeral at MFF church in Putnam officiated by Rev Merwart of Peoria. burial in Putnam cemetery. Christmas school notes and local events follow, including visits, sickness, and activities at Senachwine School.
The Youths Companion extols its varied stories by C A Stephens and invites new subscribers for 1916. A sample copy and a free Home Calendar are offered to those who subscribe at 2.00 dollars for 1916, with remaining issues delivered after payment.
On moving to Minnesota Otis Stewart planned a public sale near Henry Iowa on December 28 1915 at 10 a.m. The list includes wagons buggies farming equipment and harvesters plus forty five head of hogs cattle and horses and mules. Terms offer 10 months on notes over 10 with six percent interest and 5 percent cash discounts for large sums. Auctioneers are Charted Dome Box McColl Elmer Quinn clerk. Refreshments will be served.
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