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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
10
Local notices describe Bradley and Vrooman Paint used on a Varna house praised as the nicest for miles. Many residents travel by auto to pass the good roads, attend chautauqua events, visit Peoria, Streator, or Joliet, and attend a funeral in Chicago for Jerry Ong. Funeral details note Oct 15 1884 birth and June 27 1907 death of Ti nis McNeal, with services at the residence and Myers cemetery.
Weekend callers include Alf Johnson and a Mr Schurtz near Lacon visiting Varna. Several residents hosted meals and social visits, plus Luther League met in Paxton with local attendees. The Swedish Fourth of July celebration will be at the grove by the church with Prof. Anderson as orator.
A house remedy for cramps colic and cholera morbus is urged as essential when a family physician is away. The Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as the best preventive and treatment, with sale by A J Ironmonger, Druggist.
Robert Burgess of Burgess and Son plans July return from Europe with about 70 horses. Julian Wood heals after nail injury at Marshall county meet in Washburn. J W H Hodges buys a Buick in Ottawa. Heflin and Miss Mar return to Venona for summer. Coppin recovers from typhoid and aims to go home soon. Grace Parkinson visits Venona vacationing. O J Esterdahl named on Evans township board of review. James Pendergast injured by stallion near Garfield. injuries serious but improving. Chris Walker undergoes appendectomy in Peoria. wife and Dr. Oliver with him.
The piece argues charm can come from neatness, clear eyes, and sprightly health, not only perfect form. It praises weak women as unattractive and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for restoring strength, nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion, sold at A. J. Ironmonger’s Drug Store for 50 cents.
Mrs Wyatt Brenner returned home after visiting Venona. Miss Lena V Gross of Serena visited Lostant friends from Saturday to Monday. A fine little girl arrived June 24 at the home of Dr and Mrs Wm Schoenneshoefer. J D Fyffe and niece Mrs Guest of Maywood visited Mrs Caroline Griffith Friday. Mrs Haigh Davenspike went to Chicago Thursday to visit relatives until after the 4th. J M Hannum and family joined a Masons picnic excursion from Bloomington at Chautauqua park.
An advertisement questions thinning hair and promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as a regular hair grower tonic. It claims hair stops falling out grows faster remains soft and smooth and cures sick hair, noting the product has sold for over sixty years.
A silver medal contest Saturday evening featured scripture reading prayer songs and readings with contestants listed from No 1 Alice Hannum to No 8 Alice Barber. Mamie Thommes won the medal as the audience enjoyed a well attended event. local families visited relatives from La Salle Ivesdale Wenona and nearby towns with about 30 guests for dinner and supper.
Postmaster F M Hamilton of Cherryvale Indiana also runs merchandise and patent medicines. He calls Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy standard in its line and says it never fails to give satisfaction, noting he could hardly afford to be without it. Available from A J Ironmonger, Druggist.
Miss Charity Moulton of Wenona spent last week with Miss Laura Smith. Mrs F E B Smith and Mrs Massie visited friends near La Salle. Miss Harper of Peoria stayed with J Piper. Ruth Mills broke her arm after a pony fall last Sunday. McNabb residents attended the Streator chautauqua. Mrs James Bouton hosted her sister Mrs Clemens of Seymour Indiana and niece Mrs Ralph of Eyansville Indiana. Mrs James Dean and her daughter from Magnolia called Tuesday. Grace Wari of Chicago visited Beatrice Massie and George Koehler, Frank Kerns and W Johnston left for Colorado Tuesday.
Notice recalls Miss Hattie Fyffe who died June 17 in Fairfield Indiana after a lingering illness. Raised in Magnolia, she taught local schools, ran a drug store venture, and stayed active in social and religious life. She was admired for character and deeds, with family in Magnolia and sister Mrs. McIntosh hosting her. A tribute is anticipated for publication in The Henry Republican.
Charles Odekirk and family from Granville visited Florid friends last Sunday. Dave Clemens and family visited Harvey Allen's. Maud McHenry, who went to Peoria, brought her two month old babe here to be buried, dying at her father's home Saturday. The community offers sympathy to Maud in this loss. Dave Clemens acquires a new carriage. Misses Sadi and Pearl Hetrick hosted guests.
In Granville the Child Brothers secured a major plumbing contract for A. B. Wilson of Magnolia. The Wilsons build a modern residence costing over 7,000 with plumbing and heating costs over 1,400. Commander Orange Parret of the Big Bend association and Col. J. B. Bush show support for a strong encampment. Nan Guinea of Magnolia visits, bringing rain. Rumors say Granville may become a division point for the C M St P railroad, boosting population and jobs.
Public announcements include Mrs. C. F. Anderson leaving for a month in Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Carroll planning an eastward trip starting July 4. Mrs. Allen returns to Princeton after a week with the Lawson family. The C. W. E. M. meets at the Christian church next Sunday. Royal Neighbors welcome Lettie Henkins after initiatory rites. Ladies’ Aid hosts a tea at Mrs. George Daily’s home on Wednesday July 17 with several hostesses. Preaching scheduled at the Christian church next Sunday.
Lindsey Anderson sold a fine bunch of cattle to William Chesney. We had an electric storm last Sunday evening that shattered several telephone poles north of Lindsey Anderson's house. Mrs. Lizzie Moffitt spent Saturday night and Sunday with her son Allen Moffitt and family. Lindsey Anderson and daughter Carrie spent Monday and Tuesday in Peoria. John and Laura Bell and Mrs. Downey were Herry callers Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Clay Finley and daughter of Putnam spent Sunday at Norton Moffitt s and Mrs Finley and daughter will remain weak. Mrs McKee and daughters visited last Sunday with her sister Mrs Corbly Wright. Oz Powell and William Leets from Keota are visiting at Frank Bell s. The Misses Ora Brokaw Edna Hillabrand Elsie Clawson Linn Barfoot spent last Thursday with Cora Moffitt. Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson and son Ivan attended church at Putnam last Sunday and had dinner with Mr Wherry and family. Mrs Downey and children were callers at Mrs Frank Bell s Wednesday. The sad news came of the death of Mrs Ellen Swarthout oldest sister of Mrs John McClane. Funeral at home in Princeton Monday at 11 o clock, burial at Mound cemetery. Relatives and friends offer deepest sympathy.
George Reid and wife were guests of J. L. Reids family. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barkman Sunday, June 30. Various families attended church at Cottage and Boyd's Grove. Quarterly conference at the parsonage July 6 at 2 30 with the presiding elder preaching at all three points. Mrs. Cappertine and daughter Ruth visiting the old home farm and neighbors. Willie Bentley and family visited Orrin Sherman. Gusta Reid and daughter from Iowa staying with J. L. Reids. James Caldwell Evaline and Beunah Geneseo area drove to Boyd's Grove for church and to visit.
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