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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
6
Sparland reports a fire at the James Gallup office building near the lumber yard, social events for James Waugh, schooling notes from the Sparland school and Sugar Grove, visits to Marseilles and Plain View, Kan, a basket social at Benachsine school house, and local changes in residents. Also mentions dehorning cattle and telephones in use, with town folks traveling to court and preparing clothing orders.
The local undertaker I. D. Judd purchased a new hearse and has used it several times. The Evans Township Fire Insurance Co held their annual meeting, insuring over 48 million in property and listing multiple townships served. Union revival services began and social events followed the installation of officers by Dr Ensign. A free mail delivery and telephone service are praised, Osage lacks both. Magnolia is reportedly set for a railroad, spurring talk among residents and retirees toward Verona.
Local notes report George Griswold’s strengthening health update and Wright family return from visitation. Items mention Mrs IS Rogers planning to move, family travels to Chicago for treatment, and several local residents ill or traveling. A marriage between Strank Anderson and Carrie Finley is noted as a possible error, and a school case count at Reid is given. A play titled Down in Dixie is announced with character list and performance date in the hall.
Charles Griswold visits South Whitefield. Kiefer and sons ship cattle to Chicago. Hofer brothers report horses with distemper. Billy Herricks wrecked buggy and walked to church. Mrs Delber Mareball teaches near Sparland. substitute ill. Bonham Schoolhouse services paused. Rev Whitmer planning revivals at New Salem and Panola. Lime Kiln Club adds member. next meeting at leading member's home with games. No song service at the gathering. Bonham schoolyard pet Earl Bonham’s runaway pet causes a village stir.
A medical pitch urges men to act now to restore manhood believed damaged by youthful indiscretions and stress. Dr Vince Powell claims to treat conditions of loss of vigor, urging readers to seek help for themselves and their families.
Advertises free consultation and promise of a cure for nervous prostration, men’s health issues, and chronic diseases. Claims confidential talks, no charge for advice, and urges readers to contact for “best scientific” treatments. Targets men and women with prostatic troubles, kidney and bladder issues, digestive disorders, and related conditions.
Dr Vance M Powell owner of Powell Hanss Electro Vacuum Treatment offers free consultation and examination. He advertises a large mica plate X ray machine and access to office rooms 218 14 15 16 at the Masonic Temple Adams Street Peoria Illinois with daily hours 9 to 6 and evening hours Wednesday and Saturday 7 to 8 00 p.m. Sunday 10 to 12 noon.
The text reports various local social and family events including visits by James Somers Lundy a Peoria visitor, Theodore Kelfer’s Chicago trip with cattle, and a social at Abert Newman's home. It notes neighborhood illness, school entertainment at Miss Newman’s school with recitations dialogues music and a basket social raising 17.40 for the school.
Delayed from last week Anna Kincaid of Henry visits brother Charlie Ransom and family. James Ransom Joan Fitchorn and Alva Forrest were guests of Wm Ransom Sunday. Van Martin and Willie Ransom chose sides for a shooting match in C H Ransom’s meadow on Jan 9. Mr and Mrs Ludwig Toemmis and two children were guests of Mr and Mrs C H Ransom Sunday. Beckwiths, who kept house for Sawyer brothers, plan to move to their own Henry residence in spring. Public M W A installation and entertainment at the Town.
Between 11 and 12 o'clock a delicious lap supper was served after a pleasant gathering at Hopewell. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gus Stoner and two sons, Mr and Mrs Marion Head, Mr and Mrs James Antrim of Whitefield, and Spencer Freeman with his sister.
Chas H. Chaffee, traveling agent for D Appleton New York, reports curing an old ten year sore with Golden Ointment after trying remedies. He praises the product and notes another case of a 20 year sore on a Wabash railroad master mechanic in St Wayne Indiana who spent $200 with no relief and is now recovering after months of use. For sale by Dr Powell.
The South Saratoga column reports church meetings closed and a run of public sales upcoming. Samuel Thumma and Harry visited Pennsylvania while Owen Doyle hauls lumber for a new barn. Elder Merrill preached and a baby girl arrived to join Mr and Mrs Charles Salisbury. Feb 2 delivery route approved. A carpet rag sewing at Mrs J’s and a side hunt supper at William Martin’s drew villagers, with 40 attendees and lively card games and oysters to end the evening.
Jess Barker's children recover and attend school while families from North Saratoga share visits and local happenings. The Putnam Telephone Co held its annual meeting with officers elected. other local remarks cover farming contests, illnesses, travel, and church services.
Morris Bosley remains very poor health while Mr Bush from Henry visits town. Wable from Toluca spent last week with his daughter. Lewis Dean and family visited Sandy’s father. Genevieve Funk stays with Grandma Bobbitt in OxBow. Revival meetings continue daily with cottage prayers. Daisy Morgan teaches at Union school and visited Mrs Dick Spencer. Funeral of Mrs George Lippert in Caledonia drew many town residents. John and H. B. Ramage move into Ramage House. Young people attended Clear Creek literary society. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Thomas Bishop’s on Thursday afternoon January 24. Mary McKirgan visited sister Mrs Frank nasaire Harris from Dwight.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago and vice president of Illinois Woman's Alliance discusses a severe cold that threatened pneumonia. She cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as easy to take and immediately effective, saving a doctor’s bill and suffering. For sale by Dr Powell.
McNabb Harris visited town Monday to discuss opening a barber shop. Perry Mills Morris Kuhns visited Chicago last week with stock. Mr and Mrs W B Mills and Turner visited Bloomington relatives Tuesday. A carload of Minnesota flour and feed unloaded for the Grangers Monday. Mr Wrench of Sicily Park looked for a general store site. Garry Beck moves into the new building and may hang an implement sign.
A horse transition to Alek in town with Dr Otto sought relief for suffering. Toluca road railroad man reports a survey as a sure thing. Water and slush around M Nabb. Shinn’s rubber boots noted. Toluca Lumber Co secretary Mr Brown visited with W B Mille handling local interests. A Colt belonging to J A MeNsb needed help to rise after a mishap. Mr and Mrs Smith of Amboy and daughter visited relatives for the 67th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ed Morris. The Three-I prepares to move toward Clinton Ia. Two passenger train options to Mississippi River or other points. freight traffic expected to grow as belt line near Chicago launches freights.
Mrs Charles Norlin is on the sick list with a cold and rheumatism. Willis Christensen suffered a severe cold with lagrip. John Lefman and others shared a dinner. John Carlson recovered from a bad cold. Emel Christensen sprained a leg but is improving. Charles Peterson had rheumatism and Oskar helped with chores. David Stephens moved to Princeton. John Carlson purchased the farm. A literary meeting was planned at the church with a program and open invitation.
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