Birthday Surprise for Mrs Deck On Her 40th
A 50 plus attendance from the Christian congregation gathered at Walter Cott’s residence to honor Mrs W B Deck on her 40th birthday. They surprised her at her home with a landscape gift and a farewell sermonlike tribute, followed by a social supper and a comforting note on life’s milestones.
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Christian Congregation
Waltercott
W. B. Deck
Deck
Geo Halblelb
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Mrs Deck
Christian Church of
Henry
Valentine’s Day Marriage in Henry City
Mrs Mary L Hildebrant and Mr G Monroe Locke wed quietly at the bride’s Second and Carroll street home on Valentine’s Day. Rev Campbell officiated. The couple plans a several week trip to Kansas City and beyond, return after March tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Locke
M. L. Hildebrant
Cupid
Second
Carroll Streets
Mary L. Hildebrant
G. Monroe Locke
Rev Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Locke
Mrs Locke
Kansas City
Woman's World” Department
Henry Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Henry
Henry Woman’s Club and Library Association
E. H. Hutchine
J. A. Williams
Clara Williams
A. D. Stevens
Faith
R. L. Campbell
W. Alfred Dunaway
Ottawa
Iowa
Mr Locke
Henry Station
Putnam Cheese Factory Boosts Local Economy
The Putnam cheese factory under owner G W Lawson changes village commerce by paying patrons in cash, boosting farmers, merchants and overall activity. Cheese priced at 18c per pound drives immediate remittances and a shift from credit to revenue, spurring plans to expand dairy and milk cow herds in Senachwine township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
G. W. Lawson
Senachwine Township
Escaped an Awful Fate by Dr King’s New Discovery
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggins credited Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor said consumption was incurable. He said the remedy started his recovery and Powell's Drug Store offered guaranteed relief for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr King
Powell
Powell's Drug Store
Rheumatism Relief Proved With Pain Balm
Northwood resident R Wheeler reports severe rheumatism in winter 1898 left him barely able to hobble. After one Chamberlain Pain Balm application he began improving and claims full cure, enabling steady work throughout the year. Sold by Dr Powell.
What Lent is and is not as described by Arthur Gorter
A reflective piece on Lent from Arthur Gorter contrasts its universal practice with personal aims. It frames Lent as growth toward Easter, a period for spiritual renewal, peace of conscience, strength of purpose, and love toward God and neighbor, despite its hard discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Universal Church
Earth
God
Arthur Gorter
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Readers
A Camden Messenger reader recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as one of the best cures for coughs colds and croup. The writer notes repeated use in their family preventing croup and urges households especially with small children to keep it on hand. Sold by Dr Powell.
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Croup
Camden 5
Messenger
Dr Powell
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