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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
11
The Sparland column reports frequent visits and illnesses among residents, including Otto Frank with tonsillitis, several church and school activities, a missionary tea planned for Feb. 22, apron sale at Bethel church on Feb. 21, and a variety of calls, visits, and family happenings.
Farm supplies and machinery along with local updates from La Ridge describe purchases by William Foster, new hires like Carl Ambrose, family visits from Charles Donath and his sister, Stella Dodds employment, Predmore and Son upgrading shop equipment, Joe the shoer’s growing business, and Rev Curtis returning from the south with a sermon on The Conscience.
The judges ruled for the affirmative on Julius Caesar. Freshmen finished Conquest of Italy and found interesting elements. Juniors completed Insurance Contracts with notable problems discussed. Freshmen studied and wrote business letters, some in typed form.
When doctor orders rest, weakness, exhaustion, and ailing health threaten work. Electric Bitters are advertised to restore tone, vigor, and energy from the first dose, with a guarantee of satisfaction. Available for 50 cents at T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger stores.
Mrs H Hastings hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Kehlenbach. Miss Ruth Greene visited friends in Peoria while Miss Mary Hastings stayed with sister Miss Myrtle Hastings in Monmouth. Harry Scott LA Prairie and J W Greene attended the state insurance convention in Springfield last week. Richard Davidson of Breckenridge Col is visiting his father Thomas Davidson. Mr and Mrs James Smith entertained friends Saturday evening. A Valentine social is planned for Friday evening February 14 at the home of }
James Smith Jr and others are named among the bereaved and ill. Everett Edminster remains bedridden and unimproved. Charles and Art Brown learn their father was seriously injured in a runaway and travel to Chillicothe to help. Edwin McCullough brings his mother's remains from Inglewood California and plans to visit his brother before returning to Sidney Montana. L L C members meet with Mrs Mary Calder on Feb 15. Walter Scott dies in Texas and Harry Scott with Cora Scott depart for Manuel Texas. Angeline Jones McCullough dies in Inglewood California born February 3 1834 near present Chillicothe. She married Robert R McCullough December 22 1864 and is survived by four children. Funeral held at M B church with interment in M I cemetery.
An old age health advice blurb promotes Cham berlain's Tablets as a cure for digestive sluggishness liver tone and bowels while boosting mood. It notes benefits after supper use and lists T. J. Arana and A. J. Ironmonger as sellers.
G W Reed shows some improvement after a paralytic stroke. Elkhart area residents travel to Adel Iowa for family visits. Local births include a daughter to Emmett Harney and a son to Frank McNulty. Julia Kipp returns from India. Maud Haskins wedding tease. Mrs. Mary Ketchum visits St Louis. Jonn H Drawyer dies after bowel stoppage. longtime Empire Telephone secretary and temperance advocate.
The author argues that old gestures of love declarations are outdated and that verbal proofs of affection are less meaningful than genuine appreciation of a person’s character and appearance. The piece reflects on changing social norms and romantic expressions.
A public sale advertises a farm near Henry Il for February 18, 1913 at 10 am. It lists nine head of horses and colts, nine cattle including milk cows, thirty-two white fall pigs, two dozen Rhode Island Red chickens, and varied farm implements plus household goods. Terms: cash under $10, credit 10 months with a note, 5 percent discount for cash. Auctioneer Lisle Smith. clerk Elmer Quinn.
A prank call to central claimed Nellie the mule was dead and buried in the barnyard corner after the funeral had already occurred. The telephonists expressed sympathy and asked who to notify, only to hear the caller hang up in silence.
Everywoman proclaims a schoolmate is a millionaire while Everyman counters that many peers earn ten dollars weekly in town. He notes one is jailed, another marries a man earning fifteen hundred a year, and the argument shifts as a passerby bowls.
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