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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the estate of Robert Waugh are urged to call and settle their accounts. Andrew Aitchison, who has bought the business, will manage the accounts for the next thirty days. Mrs Waugh Dunlap.
Local notes list visits by Mrs Trumpeter and the Patterson couple in Wyoming, Delavan residents with multiple social calls, and various town errands. Weather, health concerns including whooping cough and scarlet fever, and church events occupy community life with meetings, repairs, and upcoming dedications at Acme church led by Prof. McVey and Rev. Wilson.
A series of social calls and visits are recorded in Ottawa and surrounding area with notes on guests such as Mrs. Kinney of Loda and Mrs. Frank Calder entertaining friends. The Chicago Concert Trio will perform at the UP church on Monday evening January 20 with Madeline Lacke Corrine Willoughby and Inez Dodds as soloists and readers. admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
A blizzard hit Sunday with heavy snow piles noted. Residents attended a Camp Grove supper Friday night. Preaching halted for three weeks due to the preacher’s illness. Robert and Wilbur McAtee returned to Iowa after a three week stay. Mabel Sutton resumed school Monday after a 10 day grip siege. Will Coulter Johnny Hayline and others shelled corn the past week. Mrs Elizabeth Sanderlin and son visited from Wymore Nebraska. Mrs Joe Johnson Jennie Clark and Mrs Will Coulter are on the sick list. Tommy Hubbell held a public sale last Wednesday and moved to Henry for his wife’s health. Will Jacobs had a public sale last Monday. ladies held a lunch counter that netted $16. The ladies thank Mr and Mrs Jacobs for hospitality and use of their house.
An old home remedy claims to cleanse kidneys and drain poisons from the blood. It recommends half an ounce of Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Compound Argan, three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, taken after meals and at night, with plenty of water. The note says readers can have a local druggist mix it and promises relief or cure.
Barneys Hunt visited the country Saturday while Mrs. Deck of Henry and Miss Gilpin spent time with relatives. Various residents, including Mr Lopeman and Miss Lane, are noted for health, travel, or school start. The Lawn Ridge Methodist church may be sold at public auction February 1, and Wrigley’s poultry business signals early next season. Reverend Sutherland spoke at the Congregational church on "Tears and Laughter" attracting a attentive audience.
The column reports on Samuel Hawkins and family in Peoria, James Speer visiting Peoria, Ada Harrington returning to Oak Park, Mrs Robbie Green visiting Mrs Hven, Osmund Shane renting a farm, Sunday school at 1030, students returning to school, Miss Parker and sisters visiting Miss Willard, a party hosted by Mrs Richard Dunn, a farmers meeting and the new Speer elevator ready for shares sold, Swindler selling coins, land values near $200 per acre, selection of Elsie Snow as fifth grade teacher in Pekin after Myra Cunningham’s resignation, and notes on Toluca to Pekin schooling changes.
George Holler, collector for Whitefield township, notifies taxpayers that tax books are open for 1907 taxes and will be reopened March 10, 1908. He will be at Lundy store on weekdays except Sundays and at Yanochowski's Store in Hebry on Saturdays to receive taxes.
Julia Harris returns home after visiting Alta Orwig. Winnie Taylor honored at a surprise party. Charles Reid and students visit Reid school with Emily Fawcett. Local residents hosted by J W Orwig family. Epworth League lecture opens in Whitefield. Various neighborhood visits and business trips noted. Bucklen's Amica Salve praised for piles chapped hands and wounds. 25c at A J Ironmonger’s drug store.
Public sale of eight head of horses including the Shire stallion Captain Lukyn foaled in England 1899 plus several mares and colts. Eleven head of cattle with five milch cows six heifers one Aberdeen Angus bull 14 months old. Twenty seven hogs including brood sows fall shoats Berkshire boar. Farm implements including deer binder planter cultivator pulverizer hay gear wagon carriage and harness. Terms: cash under ten dollars, over ten dollars 12 month bankable paper with interest if due not paid 1 percent from date of sale. five percent discount for cash over ten dollars. Sale by Julius O Meister auctioneers S. L. Gase clerk. 1-16 2t.
On Monday February 3 at Bridgewood farm 3.4 miles northwest of Princeton the Palmer firm offers 20 Pure Bred Registered Angus bulls and 10 high grade Angus steers and heifers. Sale starts at 12 30. Catalogues on application. Usual sale terms. An opportunity to buy market toppers at your price.
The undersigned will sell at public sale in Whitefield township seven miles west of Henry Illinois and 24 miles southeast of Whitefield on Tuesday January 28 1908 commencing at 10 o'clock am. The sale includes seven head of horses thirteen head of cattle thirty head of hogs farm implements and other items with cash or credit terms and discounts for cash. EDSON LATES Col H F McVicker Auctioneer Elmer Quinn Clerk Lunch served. Charles Wood 1-9-312
Notice of public auction at Pat Collins farm near Camp Grove La Prairie Saarland 10 oclock Tuesday sale includes five horses and cattle, numerous farm implements, hay and household items. Terms cash under 10 and credit 10 months with interest. sale conducted by H Zodd and McVicker with James P. Hicke as auctioneer.
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