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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
11
The Sparrand Department reports a busy week with visits to Henry Suft and DeWalt, illness of Mrs. Murdock, and various local social events. church meetings, funerals for Mrs. Dawson and Dr. Nicholson, Fourth of July celebrations, and a note about mail subscriptions. Also mentions hunting tracks near Sparland and a playful exchange about direction south.
Full line of farm implements including International wagons manure spreaders grain dumps cream separators power washers heaters fencing buggies and pumps and tanks.
July program spans six days with opening exercises, Lin c0ln Glee Club concerts, lectures by Gen. Fred S. Jackson and Dr. George LaMont Cole, Indian dances, and Tesuque Tribe entertainments. Season tickets offered, local notices include condolences for Porter and social updates. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets and local ads.
Miss Sara Charles and her brother Will hosted a visitor from Rock Island Mr and Mrs George Neborn arriving Thursday and leaving Saturday on their wedding trip. Lydia Rock visited Lulu Mae Russell Mist and many Steuben youths went to Al Fresco park in Peoria. Charles Reed and Katie Otto visited relatives in Dunlap Friday to Sunday. Wheat is ripening quickly signaling farmers to start clotting. Ethel McDonald returned to the county farm after illness as sister Mabel had filled in. News of W T Wood of Lacon passing noted with sadness.
Miss Hstella Kyle visits her brother in Monmouth this week. Families from Tiskilwa Chillicothe and Evergreen guests at area homes. The U P Church Woman's Missionary society meets July 10 and hosts a lawn fete July 16 at the M E parsonage. Funeral attendance and travel among local residents reported.
A Delvalle Texas reader reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his daughter's cut foot. The ad touts the salve as the world's best, priced at 25 cents and recommended by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves.
South Whitefield reports a lively 4th with Henry parade attendance and morning exercises. Mr and Mrs Hunt visited Sunday at J Cornell's home. Mrs Hunt improving after St Elmo treatment. Mrs Joseph Bly passes away after long illness, after five years in the Meister farm community.
The obituary notes that an unnamed mother has been called to the land of rest. The remains were taken to Hast Peoria on Monday to be laid beside loved ones near her former home. All sympathize with the bereft family. The piece then shifts to local notices and brief social updates from Henry.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr King’s New Life Pills the King of all laxatives. He says they help with constipation headaches and indigestion and that his family always keeps a box at home. Price 25 cents. Recommenders include T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger Ady.
Clarence Perkins spent a recent day as a Peoria visitor. Henry hosted many local Fourth of July celebrations. Several residents, including Mrs. B. G. Rees and Olive, visited Peoria Tuesday. Lawrence eBauprie of Chicago stayed a week with Clarence Perkins. Claud Harmon sustained a serious run away injury Sunday evening. Mrs. Mabel Churchill and children with Mrs. Henry Churchill traveled to Peoria Friday for the holiday.
W. D. Magli a known Whitemound merchant bought Chamberlain's medicine stock to supply customers. After receiving it he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Imonronger Adv.
Sugar Grove reports Stewart Lutes lost a valuable horse last week. Dr and Mrs H C Swift of Henry were Sunday visitors at C L Claw 30s. Clem Ransom and family spent Sunday evening at Roy Ransom's. Mrs Nathan Chandler and children visited Clyde Gregory's last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Forrest Draper entertained friends from Manlius on the Fourth. Mary and Albert Quinn called on Clyde Gregory Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs R M Tremain with Mr and Mrs Roland Doyle were Toulon callers lately.
A summer note invites readers to the soda fountain for a seat and refreshment after heat. It promises no adulterated ingredients, pure fruit flavors, and excellent ice cream, signing off with a cordial invitation to visit again.
Residents and guests filled the Cottage area with visitors from Iowa Winchester Kentucky Chicago and nearby towns over the week. Notable names include Ben Mattingly Frank Wall Hiram Allen Gertie Allen Fred Allen Gus Ruburg and many more as social visits and church attendances continued through Sunday.
Circuit Court cases include Ward and Skelton versus Sivell with a confession. Probate filings name guardians and bonds for Alfreta Ruff, Isabell Thomas, and others. Conservatorship for Theodore Bickerman noted and hearings scheduled. Real estate transfers listed: Willis Ford to Royal Eddington. Henry Cemetery Association to Hill and Williams. Bragg to Predmore.
The notice lists quit claim and deed transfers in Wenona Toluca Varna and We nona with buyers sellers and parcels including lots and blocks in several additions and towns. It also reports marriage licenses for John A Carlson and Ey B Smith both of Wenona and Francis B Moffitt and Florence V Extrem of Wenona.
A short health notice lists causes such as sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient mastication constipation torpid liver worry and anxiety overeating and improper foods. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets and urges correcting habits. Sold by A J Ironmonger.
Billie Thomas Hill is a dark brown 1894 foal standing 16 hands, with a strong racing lineage including Sire Wm M Hill and Dam Possum Pie. Examined by Dr H A Gebhardt and certified free of diseases, licensed to stand for public service in Illinois, license expiring March 29 1914. Season 1913 at home barn, terms 12 dollars to insure a living colt. GEO VAIL WHITEFIELD TLL.
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