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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
3
Lightweight maintenance devices featured include the can’t sag gates and can be paired with Schine Oil for lubricating OL and kerosene use. The items emphasize innovations in weatherproofing and electrical safety, presented in a trade notes style.
The Republican reports Lena Schmidt severing ties with Hexter Bros and planning marriage to Charles R Scoon of La Prairie. The couple will reside on a farm near La Prairie as community well wishes follow them. City Clerk Thomas Breen and wife travel to Chicago for health and family matters.
Mrs Anna Colligan and Katie Her berger visited Peoria last week. Mrs Skinner is improving after illness with possible appendicitis. Ladies Aid cleared expenses at a handkerchief sale and oyster supper though some handkerchiefs remain. Mrs Bertha Snowless sick but improving. George Lombard and Bob King rode to Peoria last Wednesday. Mrs Mattie Freeman returned from Chicago last Thursday, reporting a fine time. Sparkle couple's baby troubled by bronchial issues but better. Edna Cavanaugh returned home from Morris at New Year with cousin Miss May Hollenbeck. Royal Neighbors of Camp Grove plan a grand ball and chicken pie supper in Barnes hall on Jan 12 with Sebree's Orchestra of Chillicothe. Grand match at 8:30. All welcome.
The Saratoga Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Frank Spangler. Jan 72 invites all. Herbert Doylé and Frank Grex returned to Acschool Onarga after holidays. John Thuimma traveled to Peoria. Mrs Wil McAtee NYAS called to Galva by aunt's death. Dovepworth League candy social at Y all home. Miss Lucile Hatiniwm visited Maybell Hauger. Frank Spanglé visiting Peoria and Paisbury. Wil Prisboy improving. Mrs One Ely Murich pink white carnatlon and ferns. Mrs Newman recovering from operation. Robert Kelle shipped rocaip Gnie.
A Monday weather shift brings cold air and west winds with snow flurries. The column recounts visitors, family visits, weddings, greetings, and local happenings from South Whitefield including travels to Clifton Geneseo Peoria and Lacon, with a note on a broken leg and a busy social round at the Monahan and Barr homes.
Revival meetings begin Monday evening at the ME church in Milo. The annual gyster supper is set for Tuesday evening at Whitefield. Reuben Orwig visited Milo friends last week. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon with Miss Edna Smith. Relatives were entertained at Mr and Mrs Jesse Barker's New England day home. Mrs Cavanaugh recently suffered a fall. Young folks attended a hall party Friday honoring Miss Ora Bro Kaw Miss Gallie Bro Kaw and Roland Doyle. Mrs Theodore Clarkz visited Mrs Jonn Reid and Mrs Chauncey Reid at Dr Willatt's Thursday.
Fess Barker and George Shirts, who had been visiting relatives in New Jersey, returned home the latter part of the week.
A collage of social updates lists Jesse Barker and relatives visiting New Jersey, Mrs Case of Buda visiting relatives, Mortell and Barker families sharing meals, illness in local households improving, and neighbors dining with Roy Rowe. Also mentions holiday lunch plans, travel in Canton and Spear, and thanks for Electric Bitters with promotion.
Miss Stella Dodd visits home from Brown business college Peoria. Miss Veta Grove returns from Moline to celebrate with her parents. Newton Bragg joins Christmastide with Irving Bragg’s family in Sumfield. A Lakehart home social dance draws invited guests for a festive evening. Mrs. C T Moody visits Eureka for Christmas with friends. Clifford Nurss travels from Istherville to dine with his grandmother and companion. Harry McCraw of Speer and Miss Emily Bragg join Christmas dinner with Mrs. George Miller’s family. Linus Root suffers bruises from a runaway colt but recovers at home. Frank Wilson returns from Nebraska for the winter with sister Mrs. Charles Goodrich whose farm needs help. Joseph Prichard and Miss Leah Estell secretly wed in Peoria, returning for church exercises and receiving broad well wishes. Reverend Foley delivers a Christmas Heart illustrated sermon and notes no response from Rev. Curtis about birthday cards. Christmas Eve services feature children’s songs and recitations, with Santa delivering gifts. The message endorses Chamberglain’s Cough Remedy for colds and croup, available from local druggists.
H A Barton visits relatives in Chillicothe. Mr and Mrs Wm Gruner shop in Peoria. Wm Holmes goes to Nebraska to visit parents. Mabel Gruner and Ina Gaumer home from school for the holidays. John Cartney and Iowa family visit Thomas Cartney family. Joseph Pritchard and Miss Leath Estell wed in Peoria on Saturday Dec 24. Adam Gray O G Hurd Reuben Streetmatter and B B Stesser in Peoria on business. Roy Grone becomes billing clerk at Peoria Packing Co starting Thursday. Most are recovering from illness. Mike Ghert and wife remain unwell. Col Timmons and family hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm Even. Christmas tree program drew a good audience at the hall Saturday night.
Advertises Bucklen's Amica Salve as a rapid treatment for burns, cuts, wounds, bruises, sores, and inflammations. Claims pain relief, soothing healing, and effectiveness against skin eruptions ulcers and piles. Sold for 26 cents at local drug stores A J Cronmonger and T J Segraves.
An advertisement on the package urges buyers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and reject any substitute with the Bee Hive brand reminder. The note is signed by A. J T Ironmonger.
Mr and Mrs Walter Mudd of Varna prepare for a California trip as family reunions unfold. John Adams recovers from illness and Billie Reay’s coal mine family quarrel ends with a severe lip injury. Hungarian miners celebrate Christmas, rolling a beer keg to Sparland to the amusement of onlookers.
Probate Court records show inventories, appraisements, and final reports filed and approved for multiple estates including George W. Bethard William P Williams Curl May and Ella D Judd. Guardianship petitions for Harl Maupin minors heard with letters of guardianship issued to Watson B Duncan. Notices of heirship and final settlements filed for several deceased individuals. Local notices also include real estate transfers and marriage licenses. Community notices recount social events and local ads mixed with medical testimonial letters.
An assortment of misfortunes follows a man who delays actions from insuring his house to quitting drinking. Each intention ends in disaster, from burned property to lost deals and illness, highlighting a pattern of postponed responsibilities culminating in ruin.
An advertisement touts MEDNA and MI-O-NA as tonics that boost blood nourishment and nerve strength. It promotes a month’s MI-O-NA treatment costing 50 cents, claiming to cure indigestion and restore energy, with druggists selling the remedies.
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