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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
3
A local business advertises a full line of farm implements including planters cultivators mowers wagons and similar equipment. The display emphasizes the Avery brand as leading the field and invites inspections by customers seeking durable farming gear. Also highlights Kingman pulverizers and Harro products.
Sparland news notes list visits from Delbert Walker of Nebraska and Delbert Taylor’s replacement in Barr’s store. Local residents attend concerts, visit relatives in Wyoming and Chicago, and rent properties. Students pass teaching exams while Mrs. McCartney and Mrs. Barr perform musical solos at baccalaureate and commencement.
Mr and Mrs McClure of Colorado visit David Anderson's family and Rev Bliss's household. William Riddell Sr. travels to Nebraska to manage land interests while Delbert Taylor and sister head to Fairfield for weeks in the west. Otto Bliss attends graduation with his brother. Jesse recovers from sunburn after swimming. Allie Webber and family attend Sparland commencement, where two boys and three girls graduate. music by Henry High School orchestra. thanks extend to Mr Gapen and helpers for organizing the event.
Lawrence Turnbull Robbie Turnbull and Herb Wilson were among the many injured slightly by firecrackers on July 4. Lant of Stronghurst spent the holiday with Edith Leigh, Miss Cora Reynolds headed to Denver for six weeks, while Miss Myrtle Hastings tours Idaho and nearby states. Mrs Hall of Chicago visits her family, Lenna McVicker stays with Mrs Turnbull, and health updates include Estelle Calder and Eddie Calder with tonsillitis and Mildred Green recovering from rheumatic fever. Robbie and Andrew Turnbull hosted eight couples, Alvin Calder’s family visited, Dr. Van Pelt preached, and the fourth quarterly conference was held. Kate Grossberndt contemplates returning from St Paul due to homesickness.
The article argues many female illnesses are uterine in origin rather than separate diseases. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a scientific, harmless tonic and remedy, claiming it cures root causes, strengthens the system, relieves nervous symptoms, and aids sleep and mood. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach, liver and bowels.
Corn is laid by and haying has begun with a light crop expected. Local events include Henry celebration attendees praising the program. Pulpit changes and visitors from Peoria to Henry fill the week, with social notes on finds and minor accidents.
Alta M Stisser of Speer Peoria county abandoned his wife Eva after leaving farm life to tend bar at C D Firth saloon in South Bartonville. Eva swore out a warrant for arrest. Stisser was arraigned June 28 with a continuance to Monday. He owns an eighty acre Speer farm worth about 25000 and the couple has a 12 year old son Hiram.
A call for the Marshall County Democratic Convention to meet August 9 at 11 a.m. in Lacon to nominate candidates for county offices and elect a Democratic county committee. Delegates from thirteen precincts chosen by primary rules based on Parker and Davis vote tallies from 1904. Delegates allocated to districts Evans Bennington Belle Plain Roberts Hopewell Richland Lacon Henry Whitefield Steuben La Prairie Saratoga and others totaling 108. By order of the county central committee Joel Haws chairman J E Houston secretary.
In a trial, the speaker downplayed the gun's carrying power, stressing modest claims by Maxim and the judges. The outcome surprised the jury. The text also touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as surely curative for diarrhoea dysentery and abdominal pains, sold by Powells City Drug Store in Henry Illinois.
Samuel Parker praises a new Stopita device that silences obtrusive accompanists at vocal concerts. The article argues the instrument lets the singer be heard, while critics of accompaniment gain relief and audience enjoyment improves.
Sixteenth Republican senatorial members met in Minoak to select Dwight as the convention site for naming two lower house members. Delegates by county earmark Livingston 30, Woodford 12, Marshall 10, Putnam 3. Aug 14 set. 11 30 a.m. start. Kerrick and Ireland also in attendance seeking reelection. Legal blanks of all kinds at this Office.
Analysis of painting choices focuses on long wear and efficient coverage. The past paint wears evenly and ready for repainting with minimal prep. Present paint minimizes labor, maximizes surface coverage per gallon, and looks best. Future paint resists cracking and peeling for maximum protective years.
Extensive level land with rich black loam soil 140 acres corn 100 acres oats remaining cultivable large grove and barn hog and chicken houses large corn crib 8 room house wire and cross fences school house near railroad Marshall county Illinois value at 125 per acre offered at this price.
Property offered at seventy five dollars per acre with twelve thousand dollars down and the balance on favorable terms. Possession will be given subject to current lease, which the seller will assign to the buyer.
In Springfield a juvenile court order under a new law gives the court equity powers to enforce orders in neglect cases. Judge Murray ruled in the Addie Adwell matter, forcing the husband Albert Sidney Adwell to turn over earnings for the wife to manage the home. The decision, the county’s first under the new statute, sets a precedent for similar cases. A saloonkeeper warned the man risks trouble if he breaches this arrangement. Also included is a note from J B Houghland praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after aiding a comrade returning from the Grand Army Encampment. It is endorsed by Powell’s City Drug Store in Henry Illinois.
Probate Court names James Tracy as guardian for minors William Carl Augusta Annis and Minnie Birmele with notice of adjustment terms. Estate of Joel D Forbush includes allowed claims from Chas Motter Walter A Rickey Cemetery association Fred W Potter C C Doran Jefferson M McLaughlin deceased. Final settlement notices and multiple real estate transfers listed, detailing transfers among Bussell Potter Haws Wood Jones, O'Brien Johanes Corbin Kiernan Wyckoff Powell Borrom Petrick McCulloch Betz Reinbeck Stormer Rosendohl Schwartz.
A red sow and four two month old pigs vanished from the farm two miles north of Whitefield Corners about three weeks ago. A suitable reward will be paid by notifying Harry Snell's store where they may be found. Alfred Aman, 6-28-3w
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