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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
8
Rev Fr OBrien of Bloomington visits with parents in Henry. Several residents mark holidays with family, purchases, and travel. A whooping cough outbreak, a death of Rose Colgan, and the death and funeral plans for Mrs Cartney are noted among school changes and local activity.
An 1842 New Orleans auction note for Henry Clay tastes implies medicine ads. Clarence Perkins family Christmas dinner in Normandy and a string of local visits follow. A mix of wordy notices mentions Shamrock and Foley Kidney Pills urging health claims amid holiday chatter.
The Saratoga ME church will serve lunch at W D McAfee s sale on Jan 8 to cover general church expenses. Edibles include doughnuts buns weenies ham pies and hot coffee. Local travelers and visitors are mentioned with several social notes about families and church activities.
Irene Dwyer spent the holiday week home from Henry for New Year. Oliver Downey and family visited William Murphy in Putnam. John Fogerty and wife of Chicago celebrated Christmas at Timothy Fogerty's. Julia Harrington returned to Peoria school after holidays. Carrie Anderson visited her aunt Mrs Nor son Bforfit in Henry with Hazel Downey. John Hennebery joined John Carroll for Christmas. Daniel Anderson received a rocker for his December 27 birthday from friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Bell Lombardville and others visited Oliver Downey.»
Terrific northern winds cause rough and sore chapped skin and lips. Bucklen's Salve is advertised to heal these conditions and soften the skin. Available at Ironmonger's and T. J. Segraves drug stores. Also promoted for burns boils ulcers bruises and piles.
Varna and nearby communities share Christmas gatherings with dinners and visits. Hoofing through lists, residents note guests at homes, church events, revival plans, and upcoming New Year celebrations. Community updates include illness, travel, and local society activities.
The lone Tree Christmas program by teachers and pupils drew praise from parents and friends on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Dauber received a pearl handle gold pen from the pupils. Williams and Glenn Anderson visit Lawrence Chiersy in Magnolia. John Wright spends time with Wyoming friends. Mrs Cleve Shearer and children stay with her parents for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Frank Ziegler and Muriel Wright shared New Year’s at Lindsey Andersonia. The Republican office advertises school tablets at two for a nickel.
The page lists Christmas gatherings and guests visiting families in Lacon and area including Mr. and Mrs. Willisiness, Mr. and Mrs. Conatt, Dana visitors, and Chicago guests. It notes a church service, a charity collection of 8.50, and a 16.25 total expense for holiday events, with proceeds aiding less fortunate families. It mentions illness and hospitalities, travels to California and Minnesota, and local household tips.
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