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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
6
A lively ad from Powers' Fair Store in Henry Indiana touts cash bargains on eggs butter cheese and a new complete grocery stock. It lists prices on sugar flour fruit soap and hardware plus goods like wash machines and churns with bold claims of lowest cash prices and customer call to bring farm produce to the store.
July heat brings drought and blackberry prospects while Henry market quotes corn at 40c oats white 23c mixed 2c hogs at 4.80. People travel between Lacon Ottawa Oberlin and Butte Montana with family updates and community events. Maritime launches and local business actions are noted with brief anecdotes and civic matters.
Varna hosts a stream of visitors and locals on weekend and weekday trips. Notables include Hans Varna caller Dr. Taylor Magnolia Mrs McFarland Linton and Mrs P Mayes in town Willis Price Streator headed to Magielia to visit brothers Gus Otto Magnolia in town. Swift Chicago sold photographs. Bessie and Alice Otto Magnolia traveled from Warne to Laune Toin to visit relatives. A Bratéler travels to Kansas City as alternate democratic delegate. Crow Meadow Grange hosted a meeting and Neerary program with refreshments.
Community updates mention Georgie Christman owner with the Will Daniels, Abe Whitmer ill with chills, Fourth of July plans at Lacon, berry picking season, Mrs B Andrews visiting Ford County, Delber Marshall’s finger injury, attendees at a Peoria show, Mr and Mrs Pico Kiefer planning to buy a farm, Edward Kiefer to move there, and sympathies for Mrs Julius Meister after loss. The piece closes with reflections on faith and consolation.
Many thousands have been restored to health by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It offers relief for threats or lung trouble and can benefit chronic coughs that resisted other treatments. Sold by Dr Powell.
Grace Brown Putnam of Perry Iowa is expected soon. H H Condit visits Uttea with Charliet Condit during the holiday. Rev Gimeson will remain in Putnam. Harne Bean of Kewanee visits Putnam. Children glad to have Harrie back. H Soper reports two cattle killed and road damage from Saturday eve. Mrs BE L Cook and granddaughter return to Ohio after pleasant visit. Lightning struck a chimney during Friday storm causing damage. Elijah and Brown Hepkins return from Iowa after aiding a sister, Mrs Roberts, who is improving. Jast week Mr Wilson joined them en route home from Springfield. C Wo Reep improving. Mr Rydall Shivago helps care for him.
The town reports an opening of a new store drawing a large crowd, with local officials and residents like Elzy Downey and Mr Shinn noting success. Visitors include J. W. Harrington, W. H. Casson, Jas N. Anderson, and the Laughlins. A heavy rain affected oat fields and a new well project began nearby.
Mr and Mrs Lawson of Tiskilwa visit Putnam to fix a location for a cheese factory and search for a house. The proposed site lies between 8 H Condilt and Ira Barnhart, aiming for a central local hold. Riverside District Grange met at Senachwine Grange hall with papers recitations and music, featuring a joke about the next vice president.
A compiled local snippet lists Magnolia residents visiting or staying with relatives, including Moniton Venona Barbour sister Missouri and others. The Magnolia School Board invites bids for a new school building with bids due by July 12. plan and specifications are at W. L. Mathis, clerk. Rev Wiley will preach July 6 at 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm due to painting work affecting church space.
Rachel Haar Dean of Farmington Fayette co Pennsylvania born December 22 1sts died Thursday night June 28 1900 at age 78 years She came to Illinois at age 21 and married John Dean September 16 1866 They had seven children with five surviving The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the house Rev Bliss officiating Beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends and neighbors The family receives community sympathy in their bereavement
An advertisement for Ely Brothers of New York promoting Ely's Liquid Cream Balm in spray form for nasal catarrh with a 75 cent price including a spraying tube. The liquid mirrors the solid preparation and is quickly absorbed by the nasal membrane.
D. R. Shinn visited Stréator on business last week. Piper Bros of Magnolia are building a well store at their shop. L. Hinkle of Peoria called on friends here last week. George D. McNabb of Tonica was in town briefly last Friday. Dr Mills of Decatur was in town briefly Tuesday. Wm Newbern of Wenona spent a few days on his farm last week.
Leland Griffith owns a new wheel. Wilson travels to Peoria on business. Mrs Eliza Price of Lincoln visits Wilson. Dr C Mills and wife with child visit for the 4th. Mr Garrison of Sterling attends Lane meeting. Frank Price from Hutchins Lincoln Co. returns home for the weekend. Anna Wilson from Oak Park brings Jeanette Flitcraft home. Commissioner B Law works on roads improving lanes. George and Cordelia Wilson return from Pennsylvania visiting Luella Millcraft at Oak Park. W C T A meets Friday at Atherton’s with an evening Grange hall gathering. Andrew Mills of Decatur visits Henry and relatives on the Lane. Flo attends opening at D R Shinn’s last Saturday.
Circuit court records show hearings and decrees in civil and probate matters, including ease decrees for Henry Ream trustee versus Nelson Co foid et al, probate actions for Curtis A Chance will probated and letters issued, conservatorship orders, tax delinquency judgments, and numerous transfers and filings across multiple properties and estates. several names and locations appear, with dates and actions noted. A final line notes a poisoning claim regarding Kwang San and the dowager empresa.
Puritan and These stoves tested over two years have given perfect satisfaction. They light up instantly and positively do not smoke or smell. They are a comfort in the kitchen on a hot day. We also carry a large stack of byttno our créée Doors, Window James and Wire Cloth.
The Streator Free Press reports the Republican party willing to defend or redefine its stance on finances expansion trusts and market access. It asserts readiness to campaign on either its past record or a blend with present goals, believing its aims serve the whole people and that voters trust its ability and purpose.
Billy Jacobs on sick list in Saratoga. Woodman picnic at Lacon draws crowd. Amy Cain and Elmer visit Mrs Wr Cain in town. Elder Merrill preaches after a fruitful quarterly meeting. Higgins returns from Chicago to rest. Mr Trim of York visits Massachusetts and Massa state. A surprise gathering honors Mr and Mrs Sam Thumma with ice cream and carum. Democratic convention unsettled on monetary plank. nominations and resolutions in flux.
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