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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
8
Varna frailties and visits fill pages with names of Ellsworths Ricketts Kohler and Ong families. Belle Cowan’s funeral moved to Magnolia. Feazel family memories mark the week as townspeople discuss illness travel and church meetings amid community life.
Hopewell notes departure of Nels Hultgren and family to Colorado with several neighbors planning moves. Easterly weather and heavy snow disrupt travel between Varna and Lacon, stranding trains while locals rally to feed 40 men stranded near Held.
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger.
Mrs Carrie Whitman and niece Treme Arnett from Washburns were guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Stephens in La Rose on Saturday.
George Schumacher attends Champaign school and is home briefly as Mrs Charles Justis and daughter entertain the Woman's club of Varna in Woodman hall. Several locals visit Varna and Peoria while others travel to Biloxi Mississippi and Lacon. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised by El S. Lopez of Manilla New York for healing cuts and burns.
Neighbors enjoyed a surprise gathering last Saturday evening at Whitefield Center. Attendees from the area also joined a Dazaar and chicken pie supper at Whiteford Corners. Reports note local residents ill and a recent sickness affecting Jerjel 2Ketchum and Mrs John Burton.
A crowded Whitefield Corner bazaar hums with praise for chicken pie and neighborly goodwill. Readers learn of local families planning moves to Iowa and North Dakota, plus remarques on gatherings, elections, sermons, and ongoing farm-related services and repairs.
Local families gather for visits and parties as neighbors plan moving changes. Mrs. Hunter and family host guests, Rev and Mrs. Sittaph entertain at Lawson's, and the By class Christian church holds a successful social. Several residents relocate, include George Finley and the Dallys, while the Putnam Dramatic troupe prepares a repeat performance of Dot the Miner's Daughter.
Saratoga report notes the Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs Will McAleer on next Thursday March 6 all members asked to attend.
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