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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
3
Prairies residents and friends share holiday visits with Princeton families and Peoria guests. Invitations announce Mary Ada Aitchison and Edwin Randolph wedding set for December 30 at 2 pm. Local sleighing, visits, church Christmas exercises, and festive gatherings appear across South Milo and nearby areas with multiple households hosting relatives and guests.
In Lacon this week a water pipe burst at Mrs. T. W. Shaw’s home causing flooding and $200 in damage. Miss Nell Dillon warned of a possible frostbite issue. Ed Hacker the plumber responded. Mrs. Myers injured, Mrs. Shaw unharmed. Also announced marriage licenses for Theodore Quiram and Anna Arndt of Varna. Henry Wonder praised for character though he dislikes euchre. Hog sale: A D Keedy sold 18 head to John Riddell for $864 at $7.75 per hundred. Emnory A. Neill and spouse of Peoria travel to San Francisco for the winter with relatives.
W J Atkins worked alone as a midnight watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee enduring damp drafts and storms. A severe cold settled on his lungs forcing a break from work until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him after one bottle. Cures for severe colds coughs inflamed throats hemorrhages croup and whooping cough offered with trial bottle free and guaranteed by A J Ironmonger druggist.
The South Whitefield column reports heavy snowfall Friday through Sunday, leaving two feet on the ground and prompting great sleighing once roads reopen. Local residents and visitors recount visits from Dr. Smith of Peoria, shivering children with mumps, and a busy scene as people cope with icy weather and New Year’s greetings.
A daughter born December 21 to Mr. and Mrs. James Turner. M. E. Weekley shipped hogs to Peoria. Albert Conrad moved to Peoria to run a pool hall next year. Passengers to Peoria listed on multiple days. Christmas tree program at the school pleased attendees. Thomas and Leo Murphy had a wagon mishap at the Dewey elevator but escaped injury. Wishing readers a happy prosperous New Year 1910.
Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York hails Electric Bitters as a great gift from God to women. She says the tonic brings buoyant spirits vigor and health. It claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizzy spells. Sold for 50 cents at A J Ironmonger’s drug store.
Clara Chesney visits brother Samuel Chesney while Miss Aileen Lundeen boards at St West’s. A large pudding for scholars’ treats delighted after a fine program. Weddings, visits, and entertainments feature among residents including Albert and Blanche Allen’s marriage in Marseilles and various social visits across local households.
Saratoga notes Rev W L Barnes will preach a New Year sermon at the church on Sunday January 2 at 2 30 pm. Center school pupils who were never tardy or absent in the fall term include Ariel Thumma Glenn Thumma Mary Wilson Leslie Wilson Earl Landers Atha Cain Elmer Cain and Ena Jurgensen as teacher.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Wilson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 22 at their farm before moving to a new Bradford home. Relatives including Herbert Wilson Alfred Holmes Wm Duffield and families and Mrs Eliza Ryder attended with baskets and a large red and green decorated dinner. Two sons Oscar in Minneapolis and Arthur in Marathon Ta could not attend. Clarence stayed home to help surprise their mother as a telegram from Oscar arrived. Wishes for long health and happiness came from relatives including Mrs A W Holmes Sparland Ill.
J G Stowell shelled a corn crib with O G Hurd’s shelter while Alma Wilson visited Peoria with her sister Laura Perkins. Residents moved property to J B Grestie farm as lawn ridge eyes settlement by week’s end amid shopping and grain movement. Ice, lamps, and travel talk punctuate a community ledger of small fortunes and plans.
Jacob Schrall of 432 South Street Danville Illinois says he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for 18 months. After seven weeks on Foley's Kidney Pills he reports daily improvement and offers to advise others. Nearby notice notes relics found by H T Ireland in Washburn including a candlestick mould and an old still yard.
Dr. Miles promotes Special Dropsy Treatments claiming cures for swelling and related symptoms after 28 years of research. Free trial offered if you write, with testimonials from patients across multiple states. Send for Dropsy Book and 3.75 Free Treatment to Dr. Franklin Miles in Indiana.
Scott's Emulsion is presented as the original standard for sale by all druggists. The ad invites readers to send 10 cents, request the paper name, and receive a "beautiful Bavinga Bank and Child's Sketch Book" with each bank containing a Good Luck Penny. From Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl St, New York.
In the February term, Probate Court issued letters of administration to Bertha O. Klein for Frank Klein and approved wills for Eleanor W. Gregory, with appraisers named Wesley Doyle I W Camery and C L Loomis. Walter S. Harrison named executor. Minor guardianship and discharge orders issued for Henson and Dean Bonham and Ernest Becker. Real estate transfers listed for Ehringer to Foster, Dennis to Dennis, Campbell to Dawson, Gribbin to Gribbin, Richmond to Hexter, marriages licensed for Crook Taylor, Quiram Arndt, McCaskey Isam, Krantz Swanson, Sommerfield School.
Michael Ziegler conducts a public sale on January 3 at 10 a m at the J D McVicker farm ten miles southwest of Henry Illinois and six miles northeast of Camp Grove. The auction lists ten horses and mules twenty-five cattle twenty-five hogs hay and farm equipment plus household goods. Terms: cash for under ten dollars, credit up to ten months on other sums with 6 percent interest if overdue, five percent discount for cash over ten dollars.
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