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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
2
Local residents report many visits across towns including Magnolia, Hennepin, Henry, and Peoria. A Fourth of July address by Rev Lackland is planned with patriotic music and games. Community events feature a May social, Sunday school programs, and gatherings at homes, with multiple family and visitor details recorded.
Miss Alice Sylvester returned home from school on Monday afternoon. WW Johnston visited his mother and brother in Peru last week. Frank Kohler loaded hogs and Grace Kerns visited Mr and Mrs Frank Smith last Monday. Alice Sylvester spent a night with her sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs Pete Briner. Mrs Gash Waate visited her daughter Mrs W He Johansson. Otto Kasling and Howard visited Alice Sylvester last Thursday. Jasper Johnson traveled to Chicago last Thursday morning and returned Friday night. Pete Price and daughter were visiting Mr and Mrs George Kobler Sunday. Ora Ka
Our central town notes Elsie Dissinger was home last Sunday after a visit. Neighbors report she appeared well and plans to resume daily routines soon.
Obituary notes the passing of Mrs Henry Hanull uillian Birdsill Bush known as Birdie born Feb 9 1875 near Mt Palatine died Sunday after 139 years 4 months 12 days funeral at Hennepin M E church with Rev Henry Brink and burial in Riverside cemetery. She left husband Jesse F Barry and later married Wm Henry Hamill leaving three children and many relatives.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild remedy for biliousness headaches sour stomach and dyspepsia. It promises a full bowel movement after consuming a 26 cent bottle and cites endorsements by A. J Ironmonger and T. J Segraves.
Local residents host guests and visit relatives across nearby towns. Henry, Minonk, Streator, La Salle, Bloomington, Mena, West Baden, Toluca, Ottawa, Rutland areas appear with names like Lash Quaintance Boshell Robison Dole Means and Ball among many. An auto collision near town injures none. families report health and schooling updates.
Walter Grant and granddaughter Charlotte Vollmer left Thursday for North Judson Indiana to visit Mrs Turner. Josephine Kimberlin and husband from Missouri visited Frank Hight and wife and plan to move to Indiana. Lois Schoenneshoefer turned seven with a party of friends. Alberta Taylor of Lafayette honored at a Jawan party hosted by Mrs F B Hagy.
Sam F Gunn of Whatley Alabama reports severe stomach and bowel illness after measles and rain exposure. He credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving his life and restoring health. Sold by all dealers. Agdivt.
Mrs. James Ransom and two children visited her sister Mrs. James Wheat at Milo over Sunday. Many locals travel to Henry, Sparland, Kewanee, and Peoria for family visits and community events. An Odd Fellows picnic in Princeton and a Cadillac picnic at Glen Oak Park in Peoria are mentioned alongside multiple town visits.
The Field Museum plans a traveling exhibit in Chicago schools funded by a 250000 donation from N W Harris. At Burnside Vacation School, displays of muskrats, squirrels, butterflies, and a Philippine scene captivate pupils. The program aims to rotate exhibits to all schools and engage parents nationwide.
The article outlines the November 3 1914 general election and lists offices to be elected including U.S. senator congressman state treasurer and superintendent of public instruction. It notes primary filings and deadlines for petitions and registration along with a local dry issue in Woodford County and related legal actions.
A narrative on irritable temper and its impact within a family and community. The piece reflects on how a harsh, disagreeable mood damaged a home and relationships, urges self restraint, and offers a verse about preserving joy and kindness in life. It also includes notes on school laws and holidays as side content.
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