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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
10
Sparland residents engage in visits and shopping in Henry and Peoria while local events include a basketball win for Sparland Comets over Peru High, many illnesses such as the grip and scarlet fever, and shifts in property and rooming as Mrs. Parsons is laid to rest after a long family life.
Moses H Parsons born June 22 1844 in Jackson County West Virginia died January 9 1916 at his Sparland Illinois home. He married Elizabeth Murray December 5 1868 and had five children John Joseph James Sarah Jane. Son Joseph died about 15 years ago and he served as graveyard sexton for many years before declining health.
Mrs Martha Wilcox of Gowanda New York says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy broke up a hard cold in a few days and cured the cough entirely. She adds that others who use it speak highly of the medicine. Obtainable everywhere.
The Steuben column reports a broad grip visiting the Russell family and praises a Robert Riddell letter from the previous issue. Dear Helen Doran dies of pneumonia with her parents Clyde and Mrs. Doran providing care. Local residents attended visits at the Russell home, including Shearer and Sargent families, while neighbors Baker and Ford called on Mrs Jennie Newell. Ex postmaster Frank Van Antwerp remains seriously ill in Sparland with slim hopes from his doctor.
A posed warning about coughs and colds stressing lung dangers from neglecting illnesses. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as tested relief used for 46 years and urged for timely treatment at drugstores.
LA PRAIRIE BE. R Leigh underwent an operation at the Deaconess hospital in Peoria last Thursday. At present writing he is getting along nicely. A great many La Prairie people are quite sick with the grip. The Juniors of the U P church will meet at the home of W J Scott Saturday of this week. Mr and Mrs Everett Moore of Whitefield were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Gallup on Sabbath. Misses Isabella and Agnes Burnett and Rober Turnbull Sr and Mr N Turnbull were very sick last week. Mr and Mrs wm Madison and son James are visiting in Iowa this week. The L L C are going to lose two of their members, Mrs Lucy Long South Dakota and mien going to Mrs Ethel Blackwell to Hoopeston. At the last meeting the club presented each with a set of sterling silver spoons. Miss Dorothy Scott will entertain the L L C on Wednesday afternoon of this week. Mrs Lulu Collins was in Wyoming one day last week. Dr EB H Bracley Eye Ear Nose and Throat Goiter Woolner Blog Peoria Tl Advt 10-2-tf
A Henry citizen recounts backache and rheumatic pains easing after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial cites nervousness dizziness and fatigue improving with the remedy. Price 50c. Sold by all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Camp Grove and Peoria visitors noted among residents. The Pearce family welcomed Forrest M. Pearce Jr and a new baby boy with dancing and plans for future gatherings. Mayo Brothers sent James Sliver for examination in Rochester. A public sale for Thomas H. Gorman is set near Wyoming, six miles east of Camp Grove, on Tuesday Jan 15.
Colds require prompt care as throat and chest troubles can lead to serious trouble. Dr Bell's Pure Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm and destroys germs in throat or nose. Soothing and medicinal, it fights cold germs. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey 25c all druggists.
LAWN RIDGE residents report George Wilcox shelling corn for William Foster. Mrs. Sumner Perkins returns from Long Point. Irving Stephens set to serve as Peoria circuit court grand juryman next Monday. Etta Erskine visits family here with L. J. Wilson. Vesta Collins and Mary Armstrong resume Peoria high school after holidays. Roy Wilcox shoots two thirds grown jack rabbit. no wild or pet rabbits known locally. Mrs. William Harris of Peoria visits, reflecting changes since her separation. Fred Nurss travels from Peoria to discuss smokeless powder production. Lela Webster returns to Bible Grove for wedding and to reopen her school. Mrs. Hunt resumes business. schools back in session as Christmas break ends.
Advertisement notes that women with little exercise suffer constipation and indigestion and that Chamberlains Tablets are beneficial. It states a daily three to four mile walk is preferable to a constipated bowels yet tablets are easy to take and agreeable in effect and available everywhere.
The Farmers' Review urges farmers to act against hog cholera, questioning current reliance on state and federal advice. It cites veterinarians’ success with foot and mouth disease, discusses vaccination tests in an Illinois county, and calls for farmer participation and practical solutions rather than continued speculation.
A 1915 advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. Testimonial from Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley credits relief after neck stiffness from wet footwear, noting improvement within hours after application. From a druggist ad for 25 cents.
J M Barry and sons near Neponset in Bureau county trapped 162 muskrats 38 skunks 1 oppossum 1 mink and 1 coon in one day totaling 203 animals. They boasted of an 8 skunk catch last week. Skins valued at several dollars each, losses occurred when thieves swiped their pelts.
Edward Merdinn advertises a strict hunting and trespassing prohibition on his premises under penalty of law. The ad warns against entry and asserts legal enforcement for violations.
In Circuit Court and Probate Court listings several cases progress. Matters include will constructions, administrations, and claims against estates for Pasquale Vespa Emilio Milano Patrick McGrath and others. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses in La Prairie Camp Grove Henry Evans Bell Plain and surrounding areas are noted.
An advertisement urges the use of Dr King s New Life Pills for liver torpidity and digestive disorders. It claims blood purification relief from constipation biliousness dizziness and indigestion and promises a clear complexion. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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