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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
13
Sparland residents hear that Andrew Aitchison has bought out the estate of Robert Waugh and will handle all accounts for thirty days. The note lists many local social items, sickness, travel, and town events including meetings, quilting, and church work amid a heavy snow period and flu season.
The church prepares for a dedication service next Sunday with several helpers. Prof McVey from Hedding College will give the morning address at 10 30. Rev Wilson of Lacon leads the afternoon service and preaching continues in the evening. Baptist church offers communion at its close after inviting members to the Methodist service and new converts join the church. All members urged to attend if possible.
Local residents and guests are listed with brief visits across Ottawa Loda Sparland and Peoria. Social calls include Mrs Calders parties and relatives visiting with Alma Edna Calder, plus Louie Neill and Wm Scoon. Chicago Concert Trio seeks patrons at U P church January 20 with Madeline Lacke Corrine Willoughby and Inez Dodds.
A Sunday blizzard in Saratoga brings snow and town updates. Attendees recall a Camp Grove supper from Friday night. Local preacher has been absent for three weeks due to illness. Residents report school reopening after 10 days with grip, multiple farm tasks, visits, and public sales.
A home remedy recipe claims to strengthen kidneys and cleanse toxins to relieve rheumatism. It directs half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kargon, three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla shaken and taken after meals and at night, plus plenty of water. Our readers can obtain ingredients or have them mixed by local druggists.
Barney Hunt visits from the country while Mrs. Deck of Henry and Miss Gilpin are mentioned among weekend visitors. Several farmers shell corn and Miss Lane starts school. A Lawn Ridge church sale is planned for Feb 1. The Wrigley branch stays open for holiday poultry trade. Rev J M Sutherland from Toulon lectures on Tears and Laughter at the Congregational church.
George Holler, collector for Whitefield Town, notifies taxpayers that tax books for 1907 are available. Taxes may be paid at his Lundy store on any weekday except Sunday, and Saturdays at Yanochowski’s in Henry. Books must be returned by March 10, 1908.
Julia Harris returned home Monday after a visit with Alta Orwig. A surprise party honored Winnie Taylor at Charles Reid's Wednesday evening. The Whitefield school with Emily Fawcett visited Reid school Monday afternoon. The J W Orwig family were entertained at Charles Reid's Sunday. Several neighbors attended the Epworth League lecture at Whitefield Friday. Frank Lidgard and Mattison were Sunday guests of Smith and Clark families. J L Reid Hattie and Marjorie dined with George Wilson. George Barker and Charles Austin traveled to Tiskilwa on business Tuesday.
M E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen's Arica Salve “does the business” and has cured piles chapped hands and an old sore without scarring. Available for 25 cents at A J Tronmonger's drug store.
Public sale set for Monday January 27 1008 at Julius C Meister's farm near Sparland Illinois. Eight head of horses including the Shire stallion Captain Lukyn plus mares foals and a gray horse. eleven head of cattle with five milking cows and an Aberdeen Angus bull. twenty seven head of hogs. farm implements including a Deering binder Deere planter cultivators harrows wagons and harnesses. Cash terms under ten dollars. over ten dollars 12 month credit on bankable paper. five percent discount for cash on sums over ten. Auctioneer S L Case clerk J Riddell.
On Monday February 3 Palmer and Palmer will sell 20 Pure Bred Registered Angus cows and heifers 18 Pure Bred Registered young Angus bulls and 10 high grade Angus steers and heifers at Hdgewood farm 3 miles northwest of Princeton sale begins 12 30 catalogue on application usual terms opportunity to buy breed toppers at your price attendance urged 1 16 31
Col H F McVicker advertises as old and reliable auctioneer. Emphasizes live stock and farm sales expertise and local familiarity. Invites written or phone inquiries before billing sales, with contact at 112 N Adams St Peoria II. Phone number provided. Date negotiable at office.
The undersigned will sell at public sale in Whitefield township, 726 miles west of Henry Illinois, on Tuesday January 28 1908 commencing at 10 o clock a m. Described property includes seven head of horses thirteen head of cattle thirty head of hogs farm implements hay corn and more. Terms cash or 11 months credit on bankable paper. 6 percent cash discount on sums over 1. No removal until terms met. Edson Lates Col H F McVicker Auctioneer Elmer Quinn Clerk Lunch served.
Walter H. Dodd conducts a public sale on the Pat Collins farm near Camp Grove La Prairie Sparland Ill. beginning at 10 o'clock. Sale lists work horses cattle hogs farm machinery household goods and more with cash and credit terms and a 6 percent cash discount over ten dollars. Auctioneer Col H F McVicker Peoria. Clerk James P Hickey. Lunch by L Weber.
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