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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
The January post office ruling requires renewals within specified periods or subscriptions lose second class mailing status. The Republican notes arrears must be paid to comply. Local items mention funerals, moves, preachings, tax collections, and social events among area residents, with several family and community updates continuing through the week.
Mrs Clay Finley and Opal visited G W Finley while Miss Mayme Parker left for Galesburg after a pleasant visit with relatives. A pie social at Henkins school earned 25.45. W A Bracken of Chicago stayed with local folks. Remember the High Prairie social Friday February 14 at the school. bring fruit boxes for two. Gertrude Winship ill with la grippe. John Wherry's guests surprised Miss Pearl Bobby boarding there. Clayton Sittser visits Putnam with C A Sittser. James Wherry and Beulah Cummings guestings noted. James Bennett of Grinnell visits G W Finley. Lee Stickel collects souvenirs spoons and stamp pictures.
An article promotes Alpen Seal as a health remedy for women to regulate menstrual flow prevent cramps and headaches and improve appearance and social success. It claims no alcohol content and suggests proper dosing before during and after the monthly period for married and unmarried women alike.
Mrs N J Stringer and Henry Aukland of Paxton attend the 20th wedding anniversary of Elsie Longman. Miss Mabel McLane receives a miscellaneous shower hosted by Amree Longman. Grandma Aukland visited. Henry Aukland01 out of La Prairie. Lilly Griffin’s death prompts a trip to Venona. Miss Ethel Seelye visits Vernie Huffman. Mabel Taylor at Joseph Harrington’s. Wanted a 30 year old woman to keep house with three five years experience. Apply 1 I. B. Kexto.
Perry Dunn a 38 year old farmer living near Herby was found dead in a hotel room in Tiskilwa from gas asphyxiation. The night clerk reported Dunn blew out the gas before retiring, and the death is considered accidental. The coroner conducted the inquest and funeral plans were set for Friday at 1 30 pm with interment at Henry cemetery.
B S Lopez of Marlilla NY says the salve healed severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It heals burns sores ulcers and severs. Available 26c at the Ironmonger's druggist.
Misses Lizzie Waldsmith and Goldie Simonton and Messrs Joe Sivell and Carl Phillips of Magnolia were McNabb callers on Thursday evening. J. E. Boman was a Florid caller on Thursday. Mrs McNabb was a Granville caller on Friday. Sarah McCune spent Friday in Granville. S. W. Chafin of Ravenswood secured an appreciative audience on Monday night. Miss Martha Winegartner of Mt Palatine was in town Monday. Miss Olive Sheperd of Granville enjoyed Friday and Saturday with Miss Hazel Boman, Mrs. Wolf spent Saturday and Sunday with Lestant relatives. Alice Sylvester has been on the sick list for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Peart went to Mendota on Monday to attend the funeral of his grandmother. Fred Koehler was able to be taken to his home near Tonica on Monday. W L. Mills went to Chicago on Sunday.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the product prevents Bright's disease and diabetes and urges immediate use, noting sales by A. J. Onmongér.
The column records Blanche Allen recovering from illness, Mrs Deininger’s death at 77 with funeral by Keller and Biles, Mrs Case visiting from Joliet, and several villagers including H E Allen and Mrs Forristall noted for their health and social activities.
In the aftermath of a fire three weeks ago, Clyde Allen notes the school reopens this morning with new supplies as old books were burned. The community expresses sorrow and hopes the incident will not recur.
Advert shows Dr King s New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so the user feels better. Sold for 25c at A J Ironmonger's drug store.
Lewis Bogner and family visited Henry Mercian. John Diverbiss and wife hosted T A Seelye. Truman Packingham has grippe. Charles Griffin and family returned from Wenona trip. Mayme Balleweg visited Mayella Wiegand at Will Rickey’s. Elmer Diverbiss stayed at John Loomis’. Edmond Quinn and wife welcomed a son Sunday. Nora and Mollie Wallace visited Chris Mercian. Congratulations to Sol Nighswonger and wife of Walla Walla on a new baby born Jan 30. Lewis Nighswonger and wife of Sparland and J R Newman and wife of Henry are grandparents.
Frigid conditions freeze rivers and aid hunters as turtles gather in shallow sloughs under ice. Opening ice nets quick capture while turtles stay passive. Both hard and soft shell varieties are shipped east to restaurants with high names and prices. Illinois shipments to the East reportedly total 200 million annually.
An eminent authority in the Scranton Times touted a simple home remedy for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and taken in tea spoonful doses after meals and at night. The article notes rheumatism stems from kidney failure to filter uric acid from blood and claims the remedy cleanses and strengthens kidneys swiftly, advising caution toward patent medicines.
A public sale of horses cattle hogs hay corn and farm implements will be held 2 miles south and 1 1/2 miles west of Henry Iowa on Wednesday February 19 1908 starting at 10 a m. The catalog lists twenty head of horses including four driving teams and several mares colts and a Norman horse plus twenty two head of cattle and eighteen hogs with sows and barrows. Eight tons of timothy hay and about 1000 bushels of corn accompany the sale along with farm tools and household goods. Terms: cash under 10. credit 12 months on bankable paper with interest rules and discounts for cash. No removal until terms are met.
On Saturday March 14 1908 at 1 PM at the late residence of Casper C Wood deceased the personal property will be sold by Ellison G Weon administrator. Items include two horses two milch cows lumber wagon single buggy bobsled sleigh hay corn plows harness saddle hay rack and household furnishings with terms cash for $15 or less and nine months credit for larger sums with note and approved security. Henry Ill February 11 1908.
Auction on Monday February 17 1908 lists fifteen head of horses including a grey Percheron stallion and multiple mares and geldings, plus thirteen head of cattle with milking cows and calves. Also Fifty brood sows, timothy hay, beehives, Reed's Yellow Dents corn, potatoes, farm machinery and implements with cash terms and five percent cash discount for sums over one dollar.
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