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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
3
A brief classified-style note advertises a free railroad ride to customers who purchase a piano or organ from Jansen in Peoria Illinois, urging readers to act on the offer.
Sparland residents report illnesses and visits with neighbors, including Lulu Kenney with tonsillitis and Wallace Headley on the sick list. Many two way movements like Miss Sarah Charles and Mrs. Nellie Wright visiting friends in town, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell hosting relatives, and Joe Cook’s family passing through en route to Whitefield. A nine pound boy born to Ethel Ohlman spurs wedding invitations for Edith Waugh and Halsey Monier. Plank walk laid across the railroad bridge. Mrs. Del Valle hosts a niece from Oglesby aiding rheumatic work. Mrs T Campbell marks her 382nd birthday with 45 post cards. Bloomington trip and homecomings noted.
Scott’s Emulsion strengthens the mother and enriches her milk to nourish the child. Hand Inc., name of paper and this ed, for our beautiful Savings Bank and Child’s Sketch-Book. Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl St., New York.
Local notices report Mrs. Harry Marshall's nephew Newsam visiting, Mrs. Marian Tuthill returning from Davenport, and Will Prebble moving to Cartwright house. Rumor says Mrs. Ray may move back. Baptist church seats arriving, dedication set for Feb 13 followed by revival meetings led by Rev. Elliott with a state evangelist expected. President Helps Orphans lauds Electric Bitters from Macon institution for nine years aiding stomach liver kidney health and child build up. 50c at A J Ironmonger’s drug store.
Daily life items from Camp Grove recount visits by H R Hogan and families, a Corcoran memorial chapel wedding of Rose Corcoran to Thomas Kelly, Topsy Turvy performances for St Patrick’s church benefit, and local entertainment at the Speer hall. Also noted are a sprained ankle, school fund receipts of 74.65, and a 1909 state fair profit of 27548.84 with total receipts 129540.32.
La Prairie residents visit Peoria. Marriages occur in Sparland and Lacon with local witnesses. Community events include church services concerts and a missionary tea. FoIey s Honey and Tar praised as a children s cold remedy by A J Ironmonger carrier note.
Mr Hillebrand with Jim Smith of La Prairie travels to Hot Springs for treatment. Dickerson shows gradual recovery after four weeks illness. Miss Ina Gaumer ill with mumps while at Normal. P Phillips offered cigars to the man who killed meat rabbits in the side hunt with Frank Smith winning the prize. Al Shane ill with asthma while wintering in Texas. Mrs Amelia Grove suffers a serious heart issue but improving. Stephen Willard and chosen men won the side hunt last Monday. Mrs John Russell hosted her sister Miss Reynolds of La Prairie. M J Luther, builder of the first Streator to 1867 railway, dies at 74. line later part of Chicago Alton system.
Medical note states eczema germs reside in the inner skin and require a penetrating liquid rather than a salve. Recommends Oil of Wintergreen in liquid form as D. D. D. Prescription. A trial bottle is offered for 25 cents, claimed to instantly relieve itch with long-standing endorsement by T. J. Segraves, idruggist.
A large crowd gathered Saturday night January 29 at Mr and Mrs Wm Rickeys Jr to celebrate Hazel J s 15th birthday with games piano singing and ice cream and cake The event was planned by Misses Cecil Neu halsen and Rosa Reinbeck Other local items mention Frank Dawson sales Kendall Smart s illness and a social at Fred Stangs house plus a testimonial on Foley s Kidney Pills by A J Ironmonger.
South Milo sees a baby born to Mr and Mrs George Hall on Monday January 24. News notes include visits by Mrs Frank Barkman and children to Mrs Roy Hill, John McClane in Princeton, Miss Ethel Reid visiting Toulon and Wyoming, and George Wilson of Toulon calling on neighbors. The Woodmen held an oyster supper at Whitefield hall Tuesday. Adel visitor Frank Applen stays with home folks as a card from St Joseph Missouri mentions Howard Oliver born January 20 1910 weighing 1014 pounds. Oliver Wright at St Joseph now boasts a grandpa title. Broadmoor reports a son born January 27 to Glenn Driskill and wife. Elmer Dally from Moline visits his brother John Dally. Charley and Olive Rees visited uncle B F Davis. M J Hay and wife visited H O Mallett in Milo. Mrs John Poff visited daughter Mrs Wilbur Ervin in Milo. Bert Boles of Chicago stayed with G Rees. Frank Thirkell Howard Wilson Albert Rose and George Forbes traveled to Peoria early in the week. Subscribe for The Republican.
Lloyd Hay Milo and wife stayed with H O Mallett from Friday evening to Monday morning. Mrs David Wright hosts a Salisbury niece. Rev Vandervoort of Milo M E Church travels to Chicago for health, hopes for quick recovery. Ladies Aid plans at Mrs Monier home Thursday. Miss Taylor and Conover pupils held a box social at town hall last Friday, with receipts over 25 dollars. Walter Winship and family and Will Grubbs and family visited Adam Henkins' Sunday. Dorcas Society to meet at Mrs Phelps Wednesday for an all day meeting. Elijah Henkins of Wayside Neb spent Friday night at Adam M Henkins'.
Louis Brussatti an Italian miner killed himself by leaping 608 feet into a Spring Valley coal mine shaft. His body was found mangled.
New York hospitals link dyspepsia to consumption risk, noting malnutrition weakens the body and enables tuberculosis germs. A Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets promotion offers a 15 day trial at 25 cents, with larger sizes 50 cents and $1, and claims guaranteed relief or money back. Rexall Remedies are available in Henry at A. J. Tronmonger, druggist.
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