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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
5
Local notices describe Tet celebrations across St George with school groups, cultural performances, and youth-led parades. Organizers invite communities to join, outlining schedule and safety guidelines for participants and spectators.
In Sparland on Washington's birthday the O E B club hosted a mask basket social with nations trades arts and sciences represented. attendance was strong and proceeds around 43 dollars. other village notes include new clerk at F A Barr store and local residents' health moves and upcoming skating rink plans.
Henry doctor visits Varna area with several patients. Albert Quirem couple visit Lacon to help on his father’s farm. Robt Johnson ill under Dr Taylor Magnolia care. Rudolph family from LaRose call on Varna. Ida Falk and brother from Oakland guests of relatives. Olson sick. Rogers back from Bloomington work. C Mae and Mabelle Rickets visit parents. Axil Berg moves family to Magnolia. Laura Quirem absent due to illness. Chas Whetzel and Shugegart visit Varna on business. Louis Brom to Chicago on business. May Norton to Seattle. Jennie and Ida Myers drive to Henry. Fred Johnston to Chicago on business.
Elmer Higgins and wife and Mrs Brown from Eagle Grove Iowa visit his ailing father at the bedside. Hill remains improved and is visiting his son. Beelye stays in Henry county but progresses. Griffin moved household goods to the Doherty place. Aukland family guests of L M Bell for the week. Katy Yaeger visiting sister Mrs Antone Boguer this week.
J. O. Hill started for Livingston county last Monday to stay a few days. James Berry shelled corn last Monday. Quite a number attended the sale at L. M. Bell's on last Saturday. Edward Mattern is on the sick list.
The W. W. Society marked its anniversary with a large gathering of church members and families. Maud Shorts and Mrs Monroe won prizes for guessing books. moving plans include A Longmans to a Saratoga farm and Lane and Snell households relocating locally. Miss McMillen visits. Lee Brokaw visits Oklahoma. family updates and upcoming social events noted.
A Friday evening program at Burson schoolhouse featured T N Osborne with a graphophone, humorous maskers, and an auction by D B Huffman that raised about 8 dollars. Attendees included Thomas McAteer returning from Oklahoma and plans for a Iowa business trip.
Dr Powell advertises Easy Pill YeWitt's Little Early Risers as a tonic remedy for biliousness jaundice and constipation. The pills are said to arouse secretions move the bowels gently and restore tone to the stomach liver and bowels removing the cause of trouble with continued use for a few days and claiming no relapse.
Grain markets rise and business surges as Hopewell awaits a new store. Local road conditions worsen farming land. Teachers Ganzer and Panzer bowling at Henry and reporting hard work with little pay. Holler bids farewell to Iowa friends. Poultry illness reported as a local epidemic. Families plan spring moves. Shaffer incubator set for early hatching. Shaffers attend Lacon dance. Charley Fort injured lightly in wagon fall. Raquet traps foxes for display. Geo B Horner ill in EKacon. Will Freeman attends basket social. John Shaffer offers a fine black mare. August Ekstrom buys a horse near Henry.
Lan caster man praises Electric Bitters for chronic indigestion and nervous debility after other medicines failed. He credits his wife’s long good health to the remedy and calls it splendid for female troubles. Powell's drug store guarantees satisfaction at 50 cents.
P D Klein ships to Edmond Oklahoma after a Feb 5 gathering of 46 neighbors. Guests enjoyed cards and carrom followed by a substantial refreshment table. The Klein and Pruitt families, long prominent in Saratoga, move after 87 years here. Lillian Klein, longtime church organist, will be missed. Tina Crathor and August Beckfield marry February 19 with Minnie Conrad as bridesmaid. Martin Pruitt and family depart for Missouri. M G Cotney to ship with son in law P D Klein. A new correspondent signs on.
Hennepin Sodge No 514 announces a Workers of the World event at the G A R hall Friday evening Feb 27 with 10c admission and free refreshments. Hennepin brass band to provide music and attendance invited.
The column notes daily freight transfer on the river this week and reports on local events. It mentions preaching at the Congregational church next Sunday morning and evening, and says Mrs C C Greiner is confined by a lame car. Also lists visits and birthdays among local residents with brief mentions of court and postal updates.
Word arrived of Orville Winship's death after a lengthy illness, with condolences to his husband and four children. Alfred Baylies to address Township High School plans on March 10 at 2 PM. Local visits include Chester Bidwell and Mrs. Williams, and Calvin Stickel returning from Eureka. Miles Henkins welcomes a baby girl. M M Henkins listed sick. Community events include M E church election day dinner and a Christian church literary and musical entertainment.
Magnolia The George Washington program Saturday evening by the Ladies Aid Society was greatly appreciated especially the red white and blue drill by the young ladies under Mrs Cora Dakin who also kindly loaned her plane which added to the evening. The committee thanks all who assisted. Next meeting March 4 at Mrs E E Barbour home. Various local residents visited and moved, with travel to Missouri and Iowa noted.
Mrs B W Evans of Clearwater Kansas commends Ballard's Horehound Syrup for quick consumption coughs and colds saying her husband recovered after three months and they always keep a bottle in the house. Available at J E & F A Powells in 25 60 and 1 00 sizes.
The Ladies Annex held its first dance Friday evening the 19th in Ziegler's Hall with red and white decorations and carnations. Water's Orchestra of LaSalle provided music as refreshments including red sherbet white cake and pineapple frappe were served. attendees reportedly had an excellent time.
A school program impressed patrons after which refreshments were served by Miss Rambo. A. B. Wilson hosted? his 6th annual stock sale on Friday Feb 20. Numerous Mystic Workers attended L H Graves funeral in Tonica. Ford & Chance opened Sat Feb 21 with music by H I, H G Beck and F E Kerns. Church meetings planned at Lutheran church led by pastor and Mr North. Mrs Luella Filitcraft and children visit from Oak Park. Mrs J C O Willets and Merle visit Farmer City. Mr North preached at Friends Meeting House. D B R Shinn photographed on the streets Saturday.
The town of Lone Tree hosts daily parties ending with a Tweo Funsch farewell to Minnesota. The tax collector of Wheatland will visit Tiskilwa Saturday to collect taxes. Local residents Paulina Massie, Miss Massie, Pier Larson, and Mr Dwyer are noted in recent movements and plans. Frank Bell eyes a Keota Iowa trip.
A testimonial from Dr Powell describes a Chriesman Texas merchant, J B Taylor, who suffered weak stomach and weight loss. After using Koad four bottles, he recovered strength and weight, praising the remedy and its stomach strengthening effects.
In a testimonial from Camden Messenger, Chamberlains Cough Remedy is hailed as a top cough and cold cure. The letter urges readers, especially with small children, to keep it at home as a safeguard against croup and notes the product is sold by Dr. Howell.
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