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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
2
Magnolia and nearby towns report sick residents and school absences. A big church project begins with D M Dean and seven workers, plus a boys basketball game between Granville and Magnolia. Obituary for Martin King notes his long Marshall Putnam roots, 79 years, with funeral held at Magnolia Masonic hall.
Advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment soothes nerves to relieve neuralgia and other pains. It advises applying to the surface without rubbing in and promises rapid relief, priced at 36 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A public auction will sell fifteen head of horses and colts, seven head of Shetland ponies, thirteen cattle, and sixteen hogs on Friday January 22, 1915 at 11 a.m. at a farm 1467 miles west of Magnolia Illinois on the Henry road. Items include Shire horses and foals, ponies, cattle, hogs, machinery, and numerous articles. Terms: cash under $10, credit up to 12 months with note and approved security. 7 percent interest after due date on deferred payments. Lunch will be served on grounds.
Mrs Charles Reynolds ill with pneumonia. Miss Elsie McKensie visits. John Shawback and Wm Horback in Minoak. Pie social to raise funds for primary chairs. Funeral sermon for Maulfair at McNabb. Mrs M L Merritt visiting from Dwight. Alberta Taylor visiting Dr F H Hagg family. Starry Dugan resting to recover rheumatism. Henry Kelley sick with rheumatism but improving. Dr and Mrs Koeper moved north of office. Shipley family donates solid silver communion set to Hope church. Mrs Whitney and children home for a few days. Mrs Wm Davey out after nine weeks illness. Charles Boyle visiting from Burton. George Schiffbauer piano music drawing crowds. Milton Hartehbower in Des Moines with Victor Bredeius. Frank Gapen shows birds at Springfield poultry show. Jersey cow killed after straying to Welbry pasture. Lena Grivey visiting Mrs Burgess in Wenona. Lewis Boyd visiting old friends. moving to Minnesota. Mrs S Kregor returns from Season. W R M S January meeting held at Mrs S B Merritt. Mrs E Phillips sprained wrist from a fall. Allebrand and Partridge in Clay City. Charles Zilm of Marshall County visiting. brother Fred Zilm dies aged 60. Marie, Bernice Phillips and Leonard Phillips visiting from Bloomington. School entertainment praised by Miss Courtney and Miss Barber. Christmas and New Year gatherings with Foley family. D. F Wilson preaching at M E church. Rev W Thompson leads La Salle County Sunday School assoc. meeting. Lodge installation of officers with Mystic Workers of the World. 200 members. Subscriptions urged for The Republican.
Local brief lists names of residents visiting Granville and nearby areas. An advertisement promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for Colds and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores. The column ends with General Sherman’s cited antiwar quote about war’s true costs.
Five farmers report dogs roaming on their land suffering after exposure to poison. The danger warns rural residents to keep pets at home and prevent further incidents on country roads.
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