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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
6
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Varna reports a lively birthday party at the home of James O Garrett with about 12 couples sharing an elegant supper. The commentary notes 20 is planning to move to Henry due to rheumatism and unemployment. Also mentioned are deaths, illnesses, and a cattle shipment to Chicago.
Rob Meyers and wife visited H Marshall's on Sunday. Nellie Baugh rests at home. Wm Rowe of Henry visited Harry Bonham last Sunday. Otle Hant sick with la grippe. Joe Vergason and Lawrence attended Delber Marshall last Sunday. Supt Mallory noted visitors at Bonham school. Charles Kline and Adolph Kline attended Dwight funeral Friday. Manfred Wilson returned from Galesburg visit with relatives. Several recovering from la grippe. Mrs Baugh, Frank Gugercy, Mrs Harry Bonham and children improving. Cizy Rowers remains poor with little hope. his mother tends him. Grandma Jacobs rents farm to Conrad Swartz and will sell personal effects Feb 9, staying in old home indefinitely. Last Wednesday evening pleasant social with L Wanghop. refreshments by Mrs Bughop. Sale of late Daniel Botts's personal property last Thursday well attended. proceeds around 5500. H D Bonham rents home to Wm Osborn of Sparland. Bonham's family moving to Henry. Osborn and family welcomed in Soulfield.
Notes from Lacon include Mrs Iiverett in Chicago and Mrs Mary Stith visiting Pekin. Emmet Hancock and Florence Haskell in town news. Geo Strawn buys the Sell homestead for 91000. local grip affects pupils and teachers meetings. Frank Wilson returns from Nebraska. Fred Young dies from ritonitis. near-drowning of three boys rescued by Sam Thomas. Mr and Mrs Dantel McGill celebrate 25th anniversary with a large gathering and late supper.
Sparland notes: Mrs Saggars recovering from grippe, Mrs Waugh improving after travel to California, Philip Compton and bride visiting relatives, plans for upcoming concert, Grace Hankison wed to Mr Daniels, Baghe family moving to farm on hill, JH D Bonham leasing farm, Huffman renting property, Mrs J W McAlanahan ill in Peoria and to return, Rosy back from Albans with family considering move, miners among future relocation. vague sale hinted.
To the Public we guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be as represented and refund money after two thirds used if not satisfactory. There is no better medicine for lagrippe colds and whooping cough. Price 98 and 60 cents per bottle. For sale by Dr Powell.
Grace has returned from his visit to his old home in New Jersey. His little boy is afok. True was laid up part of last week with a boil on his nose and neuraglia in the head. Herry Snell has had his store papered and is giving it a thorough cleaning and it don’t look like the same rooms.
The Woodmen camp held an officer installation led by Preece Burt of Henry followed by an oyster supper drawing a large crowd and funds for the treasury. The column mentions Milton Fountain’s illness and death losses, family gatherings with neighbors, and upcoming weddings. Local residents O Fosdick family visit, Mrs Lewis Odell’s birthday surprise, and several illnesses including Hattie McCully with pneumonia and Clark Ball’s scalding accident.
Sherman Betz is very ill while Pearl Betz attended Bethel services with Stella Saft. Tanquary and wife visited H D Bonham. Edson and Lillie stay home. Mr Johnson and wife remain with Mrs L Tanquary. Bert Duncan heads to Rice County Kansas for a year. John Griffe of Whitefield stays at J Reinbeck’s, poor health with slim hope of recovery. About 700 attended D W Betz sale, total $5140. J McVicker presiding. Mrs Lewis Odell’s birthday festivities lead to a surprise family gathering in Trag with carrom and visitors from the Corners. Exposure to severe weather triggers rheumatism or neuralgia. Dr ER McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment offered for immediate relief at Dr Powell’s.
Community notes flag mild weather and improving movement plans. Wedding bells loom, Batts sale drew attendees, Grandma Jacobs schedules a public sale February 9. locals share travel updates and church efforts raise funds for the minister while meetings progress with good access.
La Rose and Toluca report illnesses and deaths including A Wright and Mrs van Moeter, grip and rheumatism. J D Ball shelled corn. John Linaweaver visited Joseph Hight. Wash Hancock and son called in Le Rose Toluca. Minouk’s John Ryan sick with grip and asthma. double wedding at FB Feezel’s. John Retter to move southeast of La Rose. Will Daly to Specht farm. Casper Price to move to BH Foster farm.
A householder writes that Grain-o made from pure grains replaced coffee after a week of use. The letter notes Grain-o nourishes the system and is safe for children, calling it the strengthening substance of pure grains. A package is available from grocers for 1d0. and 25s.
MIE church revival services end Friday night as community attendance winds down. Holiday week activities include visits by Mattie Hvans of Henry and extended family from Milo and Chicago guest Albert Williams. Socials note marriage of Lyman Loomis and Mrs L Southard with a Saint Louis trip to visit relatives.
Feb 7 stock sale announced for Quaker Lane. M A Wilson reported in Tampico on business. WCTU chapter meets with Mrs Nettie Monabb. James Price receives a last walk after a journey with Corn. Walter G Griffith and Frank B Smith shipped a carload of hogs. Local grip cases reported for both sexes. Danish Lutherans appoint new minister Mr Koch moves to Brooklyn. Chas Price injured driving horse and taken home unconscious. About 25 local youths organizing a new society fori
The Twentieth Century club hosts Little Jeannette Whittcraft of Oak Park. The annual Grange election at Magnolia Grange selects John Wilson Milton Ford and Barney Morris as directors. Frank Griffith of Montana sends venison to his mother and sister. The Grange year begins under new officers: Jas McNabb Master Martha Wilson Lecturer D R Shinn Secretary. The Clear Creek log cabin, long on the Griffith place, is being torn down and moved by Alfred Given. Susan Wierman, last surviving Lundy child, dies. funeral in Lostant with interment at Clear Creek.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Care as a remedy. It cites endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free. Ball's Family Pills also praised.
Local news mentions sick residents in Palatine Little Ora Hillabrand and Mt Palatine. Visitors include Waugh of Peru and Frank Thompson of Tiskilwa. Virgil McCabe returns from Montana. Emmet Langin of Iowa and Howard Langin of Princeton visit. Rev Edgerton preaches on Righteousness. Mt Palatine Gun Club plans another meeting. Chrislisa Endeavor holds a good meeting led by James McNabb. Also a health ad touts Mystic Care for rheumatism and neuralgia, sold by J E Powell in Henry.
A OU Longman was in town Monday. James Caldwell visited Whitefield last Saturday. Carl Koch of Henry called on relatives last Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Sutherland and son Walter along with Mrs W Shriver were Bil-Potnan visitors who left Friday.
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