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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
3
Local residents share family visits and movements among Peoria Chillicothe and Chicago, with several relatives and friends visiting Henry, Sparland, and Whitefield. A Boy Scout joining project, church activities, and a benefit kitchen shower at the church highlight community life amid health updates and family arrivals.
The article recalls the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry C Perkins of 2850 Warren Avenue Chicago marked with family visits from Mrs Mary Gapen Sparland and Laura Gapen Lacon. Friends sent flowers and well wishes. a gala day featured a festive dinner, dear grandchildren, and courteous gatherings reflecting aged memories.
Keep It Handy for Rheumatism. No need to squirm as Sloan's Liniment penetrates to ease soreness. One bottle costs 25 cents at any druggist and brings instant relief for colds sore joints lumbago and sciatica. Money back if not satisfied.
Farmers butchered season's meat last week while neighbors extend best wishes to Louis Ely and family who moved from Hunt's house. Bert Farling assists James Farling. Bernadine Holler visits from Henry. Mrs Henry Schlosser was ill. C Hunt shipped cattle to Chicago. Mrs M C Marshall and children visited at Dewan's. Benny Hunt and bride settle in. Betty Miller helps. Watghop couple returned with baby daughter from Grandma Lane. Sympathy extended to Camm and Mrs Hofer. A box social drew a large crowd with proceeds of 30 dollars.
Icy weather slows news as townsfolk share updates. Blacksmith Earth Mc Laughlin, returning Scott Osborne from Colorado, and Lester Newell awaiting goods are mentioned. Miss Ruth Marland to be bridesmaid, Aileen Kelley returns from Peoria, and Frank Cumming may move back if mining improves. Saw mill work delayed by frozen logs. Oklahoma reports good prospects with rain all winter.
La Prairie updates share Ruby Wilson medical care and visits by Rolla Webber and Miss Blancho Holmes of Weston. Missionary society postponement and upcoming U P church Juniors events at A J McCartney home. Peoria visits for medical treatment and a tribute to Rapid action against colds with Dr King's New Discovery.
Cottage in Miss Gertrude visited Byron Allen from Tuesday to Saturday. Mrs Frank Lidgard hosted birthday guests Saturday afternoon. Various social visits occurred including Mrs William Piper dinner guests Wednesday. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel warned abstracts in US war supplies exceed 300 million dollars and predicted a new peak in prosperity.
An old testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Segraves Drug Store for back pain and urinary kidney issues. Mrs Garlin of School Street Beaufort claims enduring relief after use, urging others with kidney disorders to try the product. The ad cites a 1912 date and a promo price of 50 cents, attributed to Gartinhed OsterMilbara Co. of Buffalo.
Mary Parsons visited Mrs. Jennis Swann in Lawn Big and planned a Monday return via Chillicothe to see her grandmother, Mrs. Abe Par Son. The piece notes local illnesses, farm losses, a calf mortality mystery near Henry Aman’s lot, and a 30th wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Streitmatter with children delivering gifts and a celebratory luncheon.
Probate and estate notices across several cases including first state bank versus Leslie Kemp with hearings on final settle ment, heirship orders, and discharge of executors. Citations for discovery of assets and appraisals issued. several estates list claims and sales, with real estate transfers in Lacon Toluca and Santa Fe additions, including Henry Rowley and Alvina Rechlin transfers.
Judge Graves reformed Illinois State Reformatory chair shop by removing middlemen, paying 15 percent to inmates, posting weekly earnings, and placing workers on an honor system. Over the year inmates earned 3106.62 with half upon parole and half at discharge, while average monthly payroll reached 266.35 in the year ending 1914.
Mrs Willian Bentley entertains relatives at dinner Tuesday in honor of Ler sister Mrs Cam mie Driver Clarence McClane and wife visitors Tuesday Mr and Mrs Robert Conover were visitors Tuesday at Amree Longman's Sem ay Will Harris and his tenant house mentioned Mrs Burton Barker spent Thursday at George Barkour's William Reid has returned to Aledo after two weeks with relatives in town Mr and Mrs William Clement visited relatives at Tiskilwa Wednesday Mrs Sarah Tees and daughter spent several days at George Smith's Reid school plans a box supper Watch for the date Your Cold Is Dangerous ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds and coughs
Auction announces a public sale on February 15 1915 at 10 a m. on the Herbert Wilson farm near Camp Grove Illinois. Readily described livestock include horses cattle hogs and sheep plus farm machinery and tools with terms offering cash or credit.
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