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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
6
R M Barnes and J H Magoon law firm of Lacon Illinois advertise specializing in settling up estates and land titles. The notice lists the names as partners with a dated line 2 19 1y.
Chicago specialist Dr Fruth promotes his treatment program for chronic diseases. He will provide consultation examination advice and one month of treatment starting Wednesday February 12 from 8 to 11:30 am at the Camp House with follow ups every 28 days.
The notice records the death of James H Harris age 70 in Los Angeles California on January 20. It details his Marshall county roots, Jonathan club membership, the January 23 funeral at 2 pm from 636 West Twenty first street, and condolences from friends. The piece also notes related notices for Mrs Susan Eagelston and Susannah Ray, with biographical snippets and family ties to Ipava and nearby towns.
An advertisement extols acetylene light plants as safer for eyesight and easier to maintain than gas lamps. It claims annual lamp cleaning costs drop drastically and a proper system can light many rooms for decades, promising tailored installation quotes.
The note details the funerals for Mrs Esmere, who joined the Christian church in Vermont Illinois ten years ago and died recently. Her service in Ipava was led by Elder G W Ross, with burial in Ipava cemetery. Separately Rev J H Morrow delivered a tribute at the Peoria home of Mr and Mrs Frank J Potter for Hon John Holmes. The Peoria services highlighted Holmes strong character, Irish and Scottish heritage, and his role as a pioneer of Peoria County. Burial followed at Mt Hawley cemetery with a grave service led by Rev Morrow.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga calls Dr King’s New Discovery the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. He cites seven years use and mentions kids prone to croup. Sold at A J Ironmonger’s drug store 50c and 1. Trial bottle offered. A social at 218 West Fifteenth in honor of Miss Mary Boice who has recovered and will return north. Guests include local residents and former Henry Illinois pupils. Los Angeles Ex press via Jan 20.
The undersigned will sell at public sale on Wednesday February 12 1908 starting at 10 o clock a m twelve head of horses and mules twenty nine head of cattle farm implements and 15 tons of timothy hay Auctioneers are August Lith Col A P Child and Son with Elmer Quinn as clerk Lunch served by M M Henkins.
Auction in Whitefield on Monday February 8 1908 at 10 oclock sharp lists twelve horses including matched bay geldings and brood mares plus cattle stock and hogs with farm implements and household items. Terms cash on all sums under 12 months credit on bankable paper at 6 percent if paid when due no property to be struck until terms are met. Auctioneers Smith and Davis clerks Moody H McVicker and J. Clerks.
R M James of Louellen South Carolina claims a cure for malaria misery from electric bitters a tonic and blood purifier sold in 50 cent bottles. It promises quick relief for chills bilious attacks yellow jaundice and stomach kidney ailments and lame back with a guaranteed sale at A J Ironmonger's drug store.
Mrs. Henry Koch, 19, formerly Dora McKee of Lacon, on a farm near Peoria county, suffered severe burns Friday when her clothing ignited after sitting before a stove. She rushed outside, rolled on the ground to extinguish flames to spare her infant in a high chair. Passersby found her dying in the yard. she did not survive.
Mrs. Harlin sells farm at public auction three miles west of Henry at 10 o clock. Sale lists five horses fifteen cattle five shoats and various farm machinery and household items. Terms include cash under ten dollars and credit ten months on bankable paper with six percent interest after due date. Lunch served by Charles Wood. Local option petition filed with Chillicothe clerk with 160 signatures.
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