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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
7
A fragment notes the venerable mother of George Belper in frail health this winter, described as infirm and feeble, facing illness and decline.
Henry Illinois items list births marriages visits and business notes. Funeral attendance and relocation plans. sales, leases, and new hires. Local social events at St Josephs church and the M E church. optical and poultry ads. river ice and navigation hazards.
The Congregational Church plans an Orange social at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening March 2 with a fine program, supper, and oranges for sale. Admission is 10 cents for program and supper. Local notes mention bookkeeper changes, social events at the Commercial club, and critiques of competition in the butcher trade.
The Christian Endeavorers gathered at Mr and Mrs B F Andrews home for a costume masked evening with unmasking, light refreshments and thanks for hospitality. Dr and Mrs B F Forrest hosted progressive en cores with prizes won by Mrs O R Jones and Mr Vogelsang and guests enjoyed fine entertainment. Mrs J W Niece hosted Martha Washington tea day with needlework, songs, and a dainty repast for about 25 ladies of Henry.
An advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the Eustachian tube inflammation leads to hearing loss and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured, with circulars and druggist sales in Toledo Ohio.
The ad touts No-to-bac as a harmless, guaranteed nicotine cure promising fewer nicotine poisons, stronger nerves, weight gain, and vigor. It advertises refund options and mails from The Sterling Remedy in Chicago, 46 Randolph St., and New York. Also notes subscription bundles for The Henry Republican and partners. William Tomasson of Henry and Miss Nellie Brady of Rutland plan to marry tomorrow in Toluca and reside in Rutland after.
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