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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
Dr Frith famed Chicago specialist will give free consultation examination advice and one month treatment to the afflicted at Camp House on Wednesday February 12 from 8 to 11 30 a m half day only with return visits every 28 days to prove his claim of superior treatment for long standing diseases.
Mrs C J O'Brien and Miss May McManus attended a Bradford card social. James Corcoran and others went to nearby towns on business. A public sale of personal property is planned at the Monier homestead on Jan 30. Many residents attend dances, visits to Peoria, and social events at Barnes hall and local homes.
In Saratoga and nearby areas activity remains strong with corn haying in full swing and Camp Grove busy as corms arrive near Henry. Mrs Jennie Malamphy visits Bradford while a basket social at the town hall school by Miss Nighswonger proved successful with a fine program. A shooting match was held at Adaim Staab on last Thursday.
Capt Charles S Ebaugh of Riverview flats died Sunday morning after a long life in river shipping. Born April 16 1824 in Stewartstown Pa he began steamboating at 14 and worked on Mississippi Ohio and Missouri river boats for decades. He designed and captained the Ebaugh in the Smith-Hippen grain fleet and endured losses from sunk boats and a bank failure before passing. He is survived by his wife and granddaughter May Ebaugh. Funeral from Riverview church Tuesday at 2 with interment Lakeside.
John Holmes a prominent Peoria county farmer and early settler died Tuesday at 1 10 am at the home of his daughter Mrs 8S J Potter 611 North Monroe Peoria aged 83 He came to Illinois in the 1830s and helped build county institutions He served as township official board of supervisors and was a state legislator His survivors include three daughters Mrs Potter Mrs Austin F Johnson and Mrs Thomas Williams and six sons Bruce William V John Zealy M Charles Walter with family connections to the Old Settlers association and local government in Peoria Saratoga and Pontiac Illinois
C O Eldridge of Empire Go warns against taking any other medicine for coughs colds or sore throats and endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy. He says he has used it seven years and it cures croup and throat lung troubles. Sold under guarantee at A J Ironmonger’s drug store 60c and 1 trial bottle free.
Auction on Charles Nordin farm 344 miles NW of Putnam and 7 miles SW of Bureau Ill Wednesday Jan 29 1908 at 10 a m. Featuring 9 horses 26 cattle 32 hogs farm implements household goods and 1200 bushels corn. Terms cash on small sums and 12 months on bankable paper with 5 percent cash discount over 10. Lunch served by Ladies Aid.
The undersigned will sell at auction near Whitefield in place names tied to Sparland, listing twelve head of horses and cattle, hogs, farm implements, seeds, and household items. The sale begins at 10 o clock with items including brood mares, cows, hogs, wagons, mowers, planters, seed corn, hay gear, and household goods, on terms of cash or credit with 6 percent interest on unpaid balances.
The undersigned sells at public auction on February 7 1908 at 10 oclock a.m. three miles west of Henry Jicky. Auction includes five horses one black sires three years old weight 1400 one day Shire mare twelve years old weight 1400 one black ring Norman two years weight 1200 one black mare five year old family horse and cattle nine Hereford cows and calves in spring two yearling heifers three yearling steers five Shoate weighing about pounds each plus farm machinery hay rake wagons Hussey riding plow riding cultivator walking plow corn planter and other equipment plus household goods and springs. Terms cash or six to ten month credit on bankable paper with 6 percent interest if paid late 5 percent cash discount on all cash purchases over 10. No property moveable until terms complied with. Auctioneers R K McColl Lisle and partners. Lunch by Charles Wood.
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