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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
4
A July issue highlights actions by the Republican Office, remarks on the Illino is Masonry legacy from Kaskaskia to Vandalia, and notes on state progress. It covers public figures, court appointments, and early governance developments in Illinois.
Dr Hutchins of Chicago, brother of E H Hutchins the merchant, survived a fall from a roof after joining neighbors on an adjoining house. He suffered a broken left ankle and other injuries but is expected to recover. His family and friends commend his high character as he lies comatose for days.
A Flood Sufferers supply depot on Bawards Street near Niece's Drug Store, under White Cross Benevolent Society, asks for flower, groceries, dry goods, clothing, and nonperishables. grain should be sacked. cash donations may be left at the bank with Mr Jones. Mrs Ely absent as president. Mrs Ringeway Ky as presiding officer urges community contributions.
An elderly druggist advertises White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it expelled worms from a sick child. The column also covers longtime local residents Green and family visiting Bloomington, moves of Mr and Mrs C. C. White, Pavilion Park preparations for opening day, and various social notes of area residents and events.
A California letter reports a city election victory for prohibition by a 257 vote margin ending saloon power in July. It notes plans for an electric railway to Los Angeles and Long Beach, a crowded Festa in Los Angeles, and mentions J M Winship’s death and a hoped reunion in the afterlife.
The 1903 note to Elmer Downey from Los Angeles recounts a cross country trip via Santa Fe route visiting Illinois Iowa Missouri and Kansas then a desert and mountains journey. It mentions a booming city with a million dollar hotel and convention hall, prosperity low crime rates well paid labor and a six month European tour for his daughter. He notes church services ministers library access baseball theaters beaches and visits with relatives.
James M Powers writes from Lawton Oklahoma praising the Henry Republican weekly letters and editors Mrs G M Locke for farm church and women columns. He notes storms in surrounding states, calm in Comanche County, rising crop prospects and new town amenities including city mail carriers and free delivery. He mentions tenants finding school land and a Henry colony doing well and subscribes for a weekly paper to share local news.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drugstores refund the purchase price if it fails to work, with Grooge's signature printed on each box in EO Wy. 5c. 121i-lyr.
A Mrs Thompson on the west side of the river buys ferriage with a marked dime and later seeks change for it to pay the ferryman. The merchant searches town and returns with the same coin, declaring there is no other dime in town. The tale highlights money scarcity in pioneer times.
In a reader testimonial from Rahway New Jersey Marcus G Shantz reports Blys Cream Balm cured catarrh improving taste smell and hearing. A Dover New Hampshire user Mrs Franklin Freeman notes quick relief after first application and praises the balm for not irritating. The ad lists a druggists sale at 60dta or mailing from Ely Brothers New York 56 Warren St.
Bessie Reinbeck and Bessie Holmes rode the train to Bradford as delegates for the Epworth League convention. H. S. Betz's barn burned last Tuesday with the fire origin under investigation. Betz suffered a serious loss and burned hands. Children’s day at Saratoga was well attended with an excellent program. J. E. Reinbeck and Jacob Rickey plan to install telephone service this week.
North Saratoga notes say Willie Taylor rode a new buggy Sunday, with rumors of a nearby partner for the evening. Eva Taylor and Ethel Bonsheuer visited Verna Huffman Saturday afternoon. Mrs Wm Kenney and Lulu from Spain are visiting Wm Yarger this week. Baseball draws neighbors on Sundays, Robbie Yarger improves after illness, Mrs Bufforan and daughter visit Sparland, and Wm Niblock with wife were guests of Hd Shorts.
The Henry group visited Wheeler's Grove for a picnic while Putnam argues it was Sunday. The Times notes the event during church time, sparking questions about calendar alignment between the towns and their local traditions.
MT PALATINE notices show the Ladies Circle met with Mrs Will Zimmerman on Wednesday. They will meet with Mrs John Henning on July Lat. A Sunday school picnic planned for Tuesday was postponed to Saturday due to rain. E H Laughblie and family fished Thursday with good luck catching about 50. Mr and Mrs Lewis Gallaher of Byron visit Rollin Swindler’s family at F. & Powell's. Geo Travis of Henry was in the area last week.
Milo Perry Hay of New York, a geology professor, traveled with his brother L. B. Asay to Washington and carried specimens of his work. Sarah Bulleyment of Henry 18 visited a dog at her brother H. R. Bulleyment. Mr and Mrs Joseph Sutherland made a business trip to Princeton last week. Mra A Lane and son visited relatives. A W Shriver and wife of Broadmoor visited Joseph Sutherland last Sunday.
About 125 attendees enjoyed a sociable Saturday in ARISPE. The Putnam orchestra with J J Euard violinist Mrs Euard organist and William Bracken cornet led the music. A collection totaled 34 dollars with 21 in net. Teeda and Magnuson children were hurt picking cherries recently. Weather remains fine.
Dr Powell offers a money back guarantee for Ohnamberain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims high success in bowel complaints and promises a pleasant safe reliable cure.
The article argues carp feed on plants not fish spawn and explains why carp numbers surged in Illinois streams due to last year’s high water preventing seining. It urges removing trammel nets to boost local fisheries and labels carp as a potential wealth source for regular fishermen. It also discusses rural route changes near Henry and calls for better hard roads to support mail carriers serving farmers.
The piece touts August Flower as the best selling medicine worldwide and cites past reliance by mothers and grandmothers for indigestion biliousness. It claims the remedy clears the system stops fermentation aids liver function and nerve action with two doses in liquid form and lists Dr Powell's city drug store selling it for 26c and 75c.
A meeting is called for Saturday at 8 o'clock in the M E church to plan hosting Chicago children during two weeks of hot weather. Protestant and Catholic friends have united to support the effort and invite all interested to attend. Shall a?
A correction from the editors of the Henry Republican requests rectification of a column error about the church name at St Patrick's in Hennepin Illinois. The note notes subscriber concerns and hints at a broader issue about accuracy in reporting.
Comanche County pitch invites renters in Lawton to own 160 acres with small investment and no rent payments. Investors and land seekers are urged to request printed information and price details from Robinson & Powers, Lawton Oklahoma, J. M. Powers noted as former Henry resident.
Peoria endured a severe cyclone with lightning and flooding damaging stock on South Adams street. The city held its annual outing, which surpassed past years in scale, amid burnt clouds and an electrical storm.
The undersigned represents several first class insurance companies and offers special attention to dwelling house risks with very low rates. J H Jones signs the notice dated Aug 14 be it.
Notice states all city barber shops will close Saturday July 4 at noon. Customers are asked to govern themselves accordingly and plan visits accordingly.
An investment notice touts the Jimay Copper and Gold Mining Company based in Lacon Illinois urging purchases of 45 cent par value shares. The document claims a 77 foot shaft in Battle Lake Wyoming with rich ore a planned mine expansion and strong return prospects backed by promised superior mining and transportation facilities. It invites inquiries to D Fuiks secretary treasurer and notes a mining booklet titled Copper.
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas suffered six years with severe diarrhoea and costly failed treatments. She found relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, purchased from Dr Powell, with a testimonial that matched her case. One bottle cured her at little cost.
Extraordinary July round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo available for ten days with return allowed until August 31. Open to all readers and tied to the Christian Endeavor annual meeting. Special folder with full details available from Rock Island agents or by mail to P A 1018 Jefferson St Peoria Ill 6 25 59.
A testimonial states catarrh develops when the stomach is overloaded and food is not digested, causing mucous membrane inflammation and abnormal mucin secretion. The sufferer credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, from Dr Powell, for relief.
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