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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
9
An old classifieds snippet advertises New York area dairy and grocery items including cheese butter eggs and tobacco products. It urges customers to visit a restaurant and online presence for possibly higher market prices and reference to nuts cigars and tobacconist goods.
A historical note details a Mason procession to Chillicothe led by Van Antwerp with around two hundred participants in severe cold. It lists attendees and officers, mentions Rev May’s travel plans, local residents’ activities, church events at Whitefield Center, box social earnings, sickroom rumors, and a marriage of Robert Dantela and Izantha True amid community updates.
The ceratchofa pin injury risks blood poisoning and possible limb loss. Prompt application of Ohim berlast's Priv Balm will prevent danger as it is an antiseptic quick healing agent for cuts bruises and burns. For sale by Dr Powell.
A farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs McAleer is held at their home in South Wastefield tonight as they prepare to move to Iowa. Neighbors praise them as fine, well-liked locals and wish them luck in their new home. Nearby notes mention a funeral for G O Friedrick in Chillicothe and various social visits and chores among area residents.
Robert Daniels and Stanthan True married in Lincoln. The brief notice notes their ceremony occurred midweek with no further details on witnesses or venue.
The town enjoyed warm sun last Saturday and improved conditions as windows were cleaned. The Bradford club hosted music at the Lyceum, an audience enjoyed the north west exhibit, and residents spoke of upcoming revival meetings while noting health and travel updates for several locals. Dr Willett and family prepare for a trip to New Jersey to visit his ill mother.
Mr H Hagging of Melbourne Florida credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life after doctors gave up on him with consumption. A free trial bottle was offered and led to his recovery. The medicine is sold by Dr Powell’s drug store with trial bottles free and full bottles priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar.
N B Lowden of Kewanee visits Joseph Cook and plans to move back spring to occupy the Thompson lease. Mrs Thompson Hubbell suffers bronchial fever and grip. Dr Forrest treats the ill boy Earl. Jacob Helgoth marries Gertrude Frey and will begin housekeeping on the Wonder farm. Other items note sick children, visits, and a marriage of Robert Daniela to his bride. Persistent health concerns include Mrs Niblock nearing pneumonia.
The item lists several locals such as Mr Ganzer and Mr Panzer and mentions a hill with ice and driving, a possible fortune for Travk Ganzer, Wil Freeman with a Wp haupglog, fear crossing Lacon bridge, a wolf hunt in North Carolina, and Mr and Mrs Ellen Keanen with Mrs Henry Colly visiting. It notes dates 14 and 16 of the month and a basket social at Will Freeman’s school netting 819.50.
Saratoga notes several farm tenure shifts as Franklin Dawson moves to Clark Ball’s Whitefield property, Philip Cain takes Dawson’s, John Mannion to Calo’s, Will Dillons to Mannion’s, Patrick Kennedy heads to his Missouri-bound farm, and others fill vacancies. Kennedy’s sale drew strong prices. social events accompanied the week. George McAfee and Henry King shipped cattle from Laurens to Chicago, then visited nearby, while mail routes suffered snowblockade and a Wilson school box social raised 227.60 for the school.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills to restore health and regular digestion. It contrasts pale fatigue with rosy vitality and urges use of the product to prevent constipation and lazy organs.
A community roundup notes amateur performances in Putnam and nearby towns, a Valentine social at Pinnell’s hall, and various visits, illnesses, and family births. It references Miss Blattie Clark, the Larsens, and local officials, plus a long reminiscence about a 1855 snowstorm on the C and A railroad and regional travel.
A large group of ladies with families attended a surprise birthday dinner at Mr and Mrs T J Gallaher last Saturday. Mr Gallaher was taken by surprise by the gathering. Geo Winter of LaSalle county nursery visited his representative Geo O Davis on Sunday of last week. James McNabb Bert Henning and Geo M Puffer appraised the Barbara Schmidt property Saturday. Miss Alice Laughtin and Mire Darline Powell visited Eureka from Friday to Monday where Miss Powell attends school.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid remedy for coughs colds and croup. It claims to kill the microbe tickling the mucous membrane clear phlegm heal inflamed parts strengthen lungs and be harmless for all ages. Sold by all druggists.
Florence Thompson visited Lacon for a family day with Crawford Ong and his parents Mr and Mrs C J Held. The Helds returned from a Florida trip after a two week visit. The column notes the absence of the "night Warblers" and asks if they are all dead.
Dr Viola Terwillerger recovers from a grip illness and returns to duties. Mrs B H Champion improves after two weeks of critical illness. Ed Deyo leaves for Texas to manage a rice plantation for big uncle Ava Deyo. James A Smith and Miss Jane Culton wed January 27 at the Baptist church in Toulon. X Ray specialist E B Ferris opens a Bradford branch at the Bradford House. Miss Kate Lay visits from Princeton, guest of Robie Broward. John Powers and wife take a Pacific coast trip. A Reynolds firm plans a new dry goods store leasing the Pilgrim building.
Ad claims Kodol Digestive Cure treats indigestion by digesting and rebuilding. It asserts it has cured thousands and is used daily by people who suffer until they try it. Sold by full druggists.
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