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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1904

Page

8

Grocery list shows assorted staples and prices from a Minnesota store

The page lists numerous everyday goods including flour buckwheat oats salt vanilla extract shredded wheat and canned goods with prices. It mentions brands like Old Country and Lenox and notes specials such as 6 for 8 or 10 cent soaps and bulk items like granulated sugar and syrup.

Baker's Chocolate iAc New York Rttiorn Seal of Minnesota New Orleans

Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings

A local digest notes Santa Clara county cars showing on Rock Island track with 10 cent admission and souvenirs. Bert Duncan leaves for Camp Grove to barber there. A preacher causes a scene on the street. Tax books delayed. Mrs Isenberg dies. M E church meetings planned with Rev Pearce assisting. A masquerade ball set for January 22 with masks at the post office. Station agent McMahon on layoff. Frank Barr replaces. Miners sought as coal shaft progresses. several locals mentioned. Circuit court at Lacon draws locals. Barr reports 14 miners at work and seeks more.

Santa Clara County California Rock Island Bert Duncan Camp Grove Mra Isenberg Jey McLaughin M, Ie Rey William P. Pearce Rey Dunton Maska Phil McMahon Frank Barr W. Webster Luther Williame Canada H. Barr May Royce Lacon Frank A. Barr

Yeomen entertainment in Varna as crowd enjoys program

The Yeomen hosted a crowded open entertainment with a good program and music. Talks by Wagner and Judd drew attendees. Local residents and visitors like Norton, Held, Wright, and Murphy family were noted in social rounds. An icy sleet caused skating afterward and various local visits and events were recorded.

Whitefield Corners Mother Recovers From Illness

Mrs O. Tanquary of Steuben improved after a severe illness that had health watchers fearing she might die. Dr Patch helped steer her toward recovery. family and neighbors provided attentive care as the community notes her progress. Notables include Swift family updates and local lyceum attendance.

Homefront notes from Geneseo area on grandchild and illness

James M. Jacobs of near Geneseo returns with his wife and four children to help care for the aged Grandma Jacobs who remains convalescent. The homecoming of his baby son brings a healing air while other local residents report illnesses, visits, sleighing joys, and routine social stops with neighbors and relatives.

James M. Jacobs Geneseo Grandma Jacobs Rwo James H. Marshall Mia I. W. Waughop J. L. Feaster Patch Whitefield-Garners Edna Moody D. Marshall D. B. Huffman

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed as Genuine Remedy

Chicago firm EC DeWitt & Co pioneered a witch hazel salve praised for piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. Dealers warn against counterfeit versions and urge customers to ask for DeWitt's genuine salve sold by all druggists.

DeWitt & Co of Chicago DeWitt DeWatt

Electric Batter Life Elixir A Close Call Story

O W Bellamy a Burlington locomotive fireman recalls a near collapse. He took Electric Batteries and recovered full strength, saying the product revived him unlike any prior time. The ad promises renewed health and vigor with a 50 cent price and Dr Powell guarantee.

O. W. Bellamy Burlington Owa Dr Powell

Family relocation and local notices blend in brief column

Horewell notes Josa and Samuel Pukenbinder moving with family to Oswego Illinois where J has purchased 9 quartercellion. Feazel and Schumaker report Strawn family hogs butchered last week for a younger member of the family.

Josa Samuel Pukenbinder Oswego Irans Win. Feazel Schumaker Strawn

Travel and small town notes from a Missouri paper listing journeys

C J Held and wife planned a fort night stay in Florida with St. Petersburg as a main stop. W B Kirkpatrick, Henry Insurance agent, conducted business in Hopewell and Richland last week. I M Forbess bought a fine econ skin coat in Chicago. Julie and Marion Strawn visited Hugh Clark on Sunday. Gertie Holland visited Julia Strawn. Harry Stroup drove a carload of hogs to Chicago on Tuesday.

C. J. Held Florida St. Petersburg W. B. Kirekatrick Henry Hopewell Richland I. M

Wedding congratulations and social notes from Sparland

The item records multiple local social notes and a wedding blessing. It mentions Sirs Davidoff planning to move parents from Sparland to live with them, Mrs Huffman nearby, congratulations to Dr Willett and bride Alta Ray, and various visits and calls involving Alta Ray Eva Taylor Verina Huffoodan Estella Taylor Anna Yarger Jay Gregory Luke Gregory and others in Sparland Camp Grove and nearby.

Sirs Davidoff Sparland Mra Huffman Dr .Willett-and-bride Alta Ray Wm. Meilkeys Anisa Yarger Therladies Aid J. A. Hill Estella Taylor Camp Grove Luke Gregory Jay Gregory

Hennepin Couple Wed at Bride’s Mother's Home

Chas E Bush wed Rena Hamill Wednesday eve Jan 20 in Hennepin Prairie with Rev W L Douglas officiating. A large crowd attended this winter event. A new merchant from Atlanta plans to open soon in Carrier corner. Mrs Adam Deck received a Newman Bros piano. Ida McCormick Shepard and daughter left for Louisiana after a four week visit. Bleighing parties are popular as Adolph Klein of Henry visited town. Mrs L C Rousseaux of Houston, Texas, was here. HL White & Co received a carload of soft coal.

Chase Bush Rena Hamill Hennepin Prairie W L Douglas Atlanta Carrier Corner Crispin Wood Court High Streets Mra Adam Deck Newman Bros Mra Deck Ida McCormick Shepard Louisiana Dr McCormick Alice Seaton Mra W J Peoria Adolph Klein Henry L C Rousseaux Houston Tex HL White & Co

A Noble Outcast drama at Christian church Saturday

The play A Noble Outcast shown Saturday evening at the Christian church features Jerald Weston Jerry the tramp Daniel Wall Col Matthew Lee and others in a two hour and forty minute performance praised as a popular reading. Admission is 15 cents.

Jerald Weston Jerry the Tramp Daniel Wall Col Matthew Lee Gardner Wiliams James Blackburn Wit Nama Bracken Jack Worthington Blackburn Woo Williams Lee Lille Huard France Old Carroll Sadie Louises Stipp Lyon Aghter

Dyspepsia Cure Claims 10-Year Relief

Miami Cycle and Mfg Co superintendent BE Hare reports ten years of stomach trouble with no lasting relief from medicines or doctors. After trying Kodal Dyspepsia Cure he felt better after two doses and after two bottles is stronger than in years. He endorses the product to others with stomach issues. Sold by druggists.

Hare Miami Cycle & Mfg.Co Middleton Kodal

Community Notes From Bumgamere and Nearby Towns

A crowd gathered at Bumgamere on Saturday to meet Ray visiting from home. Mae Wierman Parrett gave a recital at Mt Palatine on Friday night. Fr T J Smith planned a visit to Kansas City to see Lucretia Franklin. Frank Price intends a trip to St Louis after a home visit.

Bumgamere Ray Magnolia Eastern Star Mae Wierman Parrett Mt Palatine Bob Joad W. G. Griffith Rockford Jai Torn T. J. Smith Kansas City Lucretia Franklin Frank Price St Louie

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption

The Bobbitt family of Bargerton Tennessee recount a deathly struggle with consumption. A physician’s remedy, Dr King’s New Discovery, brought immediate relief and reportedly cured the patient, with bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar and free trials at Dr Powell’s drug store.

Mra M. L. Bobbitt Bargerton Tenn Dr King Dr Powell

Local Social News and School Fund Jar Brought In

The Misses Emma and Lulu Does hosted a gay gathering with games and music on Saturday night. About twelve, guests enjoyed cake, marguerites, popcorn and lemonade. A church entertainment Friday drew a large crowd with fine performances and applause. Receipts of 18 dollars and 65 cents go toward school reference books. Various townsfolk are mentioned visiting, traveling, or noting new sleds and health at home.

Emma Lulu Everett Parrett Venona Geo. Puffer Hubert Beck Marie Gallaher Alyce Laughlin Fannie Mateer Rutland Frank Hetrick McNabb LaSalle George O. Davis

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

Advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure relieves coughs in one minute by triggering mucus clearance and healing inflamed parts. It alleges lung strengthening, pneumonia prevention, and a harmless cure for coughs colds and croup, suitable for all ages and sold by druggists.

Lone Tree Sled Accident and Local Farm Moves

Rev J Alford and Elder Brizzelle were thrown from a sleigh in Lone Tree injuring Brizzelle’s elbow and Rev Alford’s back and face but no serious harm. The horse ran away as Geo Kreer hauls Brain to a coming season farm while Marty Finley moves corn to Andrew Anderson’s leased farm. Sunday school Dormal class at Whitefield meets weekly. Roy Alford teaches. Mr and Mrs Oliver Downey with J Merritt attended Mildred Downey’s funeral in Sheffield.

Rev J Alford Elder Brizzelle Whitefield Roy Alford Oliver Downey J. Merritt Sheffield Mildred Downey Corbly Wright Ruaday

Local Visits Highlight Week in Keota and Whitefield Areas

Simeon Bell of Keota visits his brother Frank Bell at the old homeplace and friends this week. Miss Vina and Erle Johnson of Whitefield visit grandparents and uncles this week. Jobo and tumpsey Anderson attend the Albright sale Monday.

Simeon Bell Keota Lown Frank Bell A. McKeon Vina Erle Johnson Whitefield Jobo Tumpsey Anderson Albright

Vest-Pocket Doctor Pills Offer Quick Liver Relief

A brief ad extols tiny pill vials for headache biliousness torpid liver and constipation. The pills are said to tonify and strengthen the liver and are sold by all druggists.

Republican newspaper office offers printing and stationery services

The Henry Republican office advertises real estate contract blanks, mourning paper and envelopes, promissory notes, receipt books, and broad printing services. It promotes subscriptions, engraving, stationery samples, and combined guides priced at $2.00, claiming to supply all newspapers and languages and provide ready legal forms.

Republican Henry Republican Henry Re- Peeheau Park

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