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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1889
Page
6
Henry Republican letters call for more parent and guardian involvement in the public schools. The writer notes neglect by patrons and some board members, cites supervision difficulties between buildings, and reports concerns about conduct during visits, music during recess, and the need for attentive leadership from the school board and directors.
The article notes Henry's population near 2000 with many troubled by throat and lung issues. It urges readers to visit their druggist for Kemp's Balsam, offering small and large bottles priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar, sold by all druggists.
Mrs A H Kinnear announces her resignation as president and leader after three years guiding the Children’s Union and the Willing Workers. She notes past hardships and harmony, will focus on library work, and thanks the members for support amid her declining health.
Fragmentary notes warn that cathartic pills claim to strengthen the liver and bowels but provide no real benefit. Mills' Pills are said to positively strengthen with longer use, though the text suggests skepticism about their efficacy and safety.
Lacon notices Mrs C A Gale in Springfield, Mrs John Thompson visiting her uncle Dr Wilcox in Gham, and Mrs Clara Fort in Washington DC. Spencer Ellsworth attended the Danville press association meeting. Edward Kunkle tests a new piano with a Tuesday musicale. Fred Thomas returns from the west seeking a location. Thomas Terry of Spring Valley, now very ill with heart disease, is noted. The Lehman concert did not meet bills' promise. Addie Northern spoke at the Baptist church on Children’s Rights. Yo Hatchet Partie at Temperance Hall Feb 22 features young women in charge with olden time costumes and French candy. Christian Endeavor sociable at J S Thompson's drew a good crowd. Eli Pyle rents land from William Rowe becoming a Whitefield citizen. Trematin is feeble. Klein will cut a hedge. Geo Vail and wife hosted a birthday turkey. Sugar Grove youths enjoyed evening at Sammy Clift’s and Porter Martin’s party. William Monier sold eight head of horses to a Neponset buyer for 1510. one horse sold for 165. Measles spread through town. Ed R Hannum ill but known as a nurse. Traveling man praises Dr Spencer of Cambridge and his popularity. Central examination at Sugar Grove schoolhouse under Supt. Ong shows strong student results. John Kapraun and bride return home after marriage at Benson. they plan to move onto farm in spring. The writer recalls WC SC shooting club debate and challenges Ergo to a long-range shoot, asserting they have the gear for 60-200 yard matches.
A miscellany reports several illness cases including Mrs George Duncan and a mother with measles, births such as a son to Moshier Kinney, and ongoing protracted meetings at the MME church. It also notes relocations, a sale in Peoria, shop setups, and livestock injuries from trains, urging better horse care and rail safety.
Mercury low at four below last Tuesday. Measles spread among Ed Fountain’s children. about 80 cases reported weekly. Hogs sold by J W Runnells to Snyder & Clark. prices around 40 pounds per hog. Weekly church notices, willful vaccination remark, and social events listed. Will Wright and Laetla Johnson return from Iowa trip, praising open winter. Community shooting match challenges issued. minor typographical errors noted in notes.
Community briefs recount the McCurdy funeral with M E church clergy, W W society giving $80 to Boyd’s Grove, and Mrs Snell’s sympathy. A Brokaw pie social raises $10 with men predominating, plus Bardwell lauds Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and local sale by J W Nicce.
Henry and Putnam area residents share notes on a heavy snowstorm and cold spell, with measles illness and a broken elbow. Reported visits by Hubert Clark and D P Turner, courthouse and railroad updates, and a Farmers Institute at Clear Creek. Ferrill leaves, Jackson Board takes over, and a promotion to Sparland is noted.
Merit Wits claim year after year to sell Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction They offer a refund if results are not satisfactory stating these remedies owe their popularity to merit J B & FA Powell druggists.
reCMNE PIN C tr Howard of Puoria was in the city Tuesday. Mahion Newburn moved into his new house Tuesday. George M. Kimble is visiting friends in Hennepin for a short time. Wm Smith and wife left Monday for their future home in the west. Roy Baker of Streator delivered the ma at AL.E. church last Sunday evening. Postmaster Seaton is in Springfield this week attending the GAR encampment. The Winterscheidt brothers have lost a farm of 220 acres from N. Hi. Colby, consideration 10000 dollars. Ben Sutcliffe has lost the property formerly owned by the Broomfield estate, consideration 500 dollars.
J M Durley sold his household effects last Wednesday before leaving for Nebraska. A birthday party honored Mr Ford last Saturday with good attendance. A new agricultural establishment is starting in Spring Valley. J William Shields married Allie Turner at her parents home in Hennepin Monday Feb 18 at 2 pm Rev Burr officiated. About 50 guests attended and many presents were given as the couple plan to move to Missouri soon.
Mr Buckingham visited Chicago. Mrs Randolph Disosway left for Sheldon. Little Genivieve Funk is recovering from throat trouble. W. F. Troue is in poor health and confined to his house. Rumors hint at another wedding in the Bow soon. Magnolia residents visited Ida Funk and planned a grand ball at Magnolia’s new hall on the 22nd. Will Shields and Alie Turner married today at the bride’s home. The Shields sale yielded 4590 dollars. neighbors hosted a surprise visit with crust and merriment. Also mention of winter and a reward for catarrh cure by Hall’s.
Local notices report Alec Mills traveling to Fairbury this week for a Quarterly meeting in McLean county. Funeral of Ars Isaac Mills in Decatur last week drew Gertie Mills and relatives from the area. Joshua Mills Jr of Ottawa, formerly of Quaker Lane, pursued damages from sharpers over a patent wheel pattern, winning $800 with witnesses Willis Mills and others. Farmers Institute and Grange meetings at Clear Creek featured discussions on employment recommendations and farming economizing, plus music and recitations. A humorous aside describes a broken engagement prompted by a deaf suitor and a catarrh remedy.
A nostalgic verse notes Castoria as a constant in the narrator s family from infancy to motherhood and beyond. The poem traces a child s first remedy to a grandmother s life of shared care. Castoria appears as a familiar remedy across generations.
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