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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
10
W. W. Dewey & Son advertise grain coal at top market price and best coal quality. Dr J A Swem, physician and surgeon, lists office over C Hilsin Smiths grocery in Henry Illinois with Main Street residence and phone numbers.
The writer recounts a long rail journey from Toluca through Kansas City Topeka Pueblo and Denver. They describe flood conditions along the Kansas River and Missouri river, train delays, and diverse scenery including the Rocky Mountains Lookout Mountain and Pike’s Peak. Attendees also mention visits to towns and people, and a Fourth of July celebration in Magnolia.
Sickness is not a sin but neglect of illness is wicked, and Po-Do-Lax offers rapid relief. The ad touts Podophyllin May Apple formula that arouses the liver and increases bile flow, claiming constipation and other ills vanish overnight with one dose. Get a bottle from your druggist today.
Local notes from Lostant and nearby towns include Mrs R C Tomlinson hosting business callers, Henry visitors at T J Smith’s, and W G Griffith shopping in Streator. Eugene Flitcraft returns home with his grandfather, while Pauline and Eleanor Shinn visit M A Wilson’s in summer.
Elizabeth W. Mills of McNabb born August 11, 1835 near St. Clairsville Ohio died June 27, 1915 at age 79. A teacher and long time resident of Magnolia township, she married Abel Mills in 1866 and raised five sons and many grandchildren. Active in Friends meetings and WCTU, she guided Sabbath school and community life, leaving a lasting spiritual and social impact. Her funeral on June 29 featured remarks by A R Taylor and others, with burial beside her son Amos in Clear Creek Friends cemetery.
Elsie Zilm visits Mendota this week while Fred Klag buys a quarter section of land in Texas. A new metal roof updates the Priscilla warehouse. Several residents journey to Kansas and Chicago for visits and medical news. Local families host guests, celebrate a wedding in Hennepin, and share hospital and travel updates. Wm. Groat of Ralls, Texas plans a return trip with land seekers.
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