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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
3
Sparland residents report Peoria visitors and neighbors sharing in church events and social gatherings. Local engagements feature Epworth League bake sale, supper, and a hot weather pause in evening services while families welcome guests, travel between Sparland and Henry, Lacon, and Peoria, and preparations for the Chau tauqua.
An advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and chest irritation. It claims to relieve inflammation soothe cough loosen phlegm ease breathing and prevent bronchial irritation with pine tar balsam and laxative tar syrup. Drug gists carry it.
Broadmoor residents hosted relatives from Buda and Illini area last week. Michael Tyne and family from Providence visited John Poff. Alma and Jessis Hodges visited Princeville relatives. Mrs Eliza Rider of Bradford visited her daughter Mrs W C Young. Miller Cunningham and family were Peoria visitors for a day. Mrs A W Shriver visits relatives in North Dakota. B G Rees and wife plan a ten day trip to Buffalo and eastern points. Nellie Powers and Bernice visited friends at Camp Trove. Emme Johnson of Lostant visits her brother A W Shriver.
A local note describes Dr King s New Discovery as a trusted cough remedy with a money back guarantee. It also covers Grace Williams and Vesper Parker performing at Watseka Church, Sunday schedules, Anti Sloon League talk, and a lawn party at W H Smarts with refreshments and entertainment.
A newspaper notice urges families to keep Chamb erlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready during hot summer months. The ad emphasizes its usefulness for common stomach upset and dehydration and notes its accessibility and cost.
The report lists Uncle John Deck joining the Leslie Waughop family, Ralph McLuskey and kin returning to South Whitefield, and Mr. Williams supplying orders to farmers. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Benny Hunt, George Johnson and family, and Mrs. Charles Anderson. W. B. Deck called on patrons and spent time with his children. local youngsters have been ill under Dr Royce care. The Merritt home hosted Mrs. Merritt's sister and daughter before their Colorado departure. A young man favors a rose as his preferred flower.
Quite a number from Speer attended the Chautauqua in Sparland last week. Mrs James Green visited relatives in Galva the past week. The Bible day school will be held again this summer at the Lawn Ridge church Watch for the date. Mr and Mrs Wm Gray were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs David Shane Sabbath, Mr and Mrs Waiters of Peoria were guests of Dr and Mrs Wilmot and enjoyed a fishing trip to Spoon river. Mrs Shelby Deaton is entertaining this week. Mrs EB S Jenkins and son and Mrs P W Brendle of Jerard, and Mrs J E Moore of Canton. Mesdames Place and Makes of Halleck were guests of Mrs Burton Green Friday and Saturday. Ww Gray received word Wednesday that his mother Mrs Margaret Gray, who lives in Californias, was lying at the point of death. George Groves was taken to Proctor hospital in Peoria Thursday for appendicitis operation, doing nicely. Rev John Spencer was ordained at the Lawn Ridge Church Tuesday with many delegates present. Services at 3 and 8. The Speer Ladies held a parcel post sale in the church basement Wednesday afternoon and evening ice cream and cake served. The Ladies’ enfracement had a decent afternoon Thursday at Mrs Wm Gruner home. Twenty ore ladies were present. After the business meeting music the vie trola was enjoyed. Several stunts were engaged in and a delicious lunch was served by the hostess.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for a clear complexion by cleansing the system. It claims the pills are gentle, non griott, and relieve the liver through action on the bowels. Available for 25 cents at your druggist.
Mary a Sac and Fox descendant and chief Black Hawk’s great granddaughter will reign as queen at Rock Island’s Fort Armstrong centennial celebrations. The 18 year old Mayetta Kansas native is a Haskell College graduate and heiress to Potawatomi wealth through her mother. She and her family will appear in native dress at the historic pageant along the Mississippi river event.
Estate matters before the Ta probate court include letters of administration for Gertrude Davis with $200 bond, proof of adjustment for Joseph S. Hensley with a $120 seventh class claim by Goker & Breen, hearings scheduled for Viola Hensley on July 10, pro tem administrator B W Wright to defend, various minor estates with current reports, heirship proofs, and notices of adjustment terms. Real estate transfers list J H Ballard to Elmer G Rees, Henry Wink to Herald Reesberg, and Emma M Scholz to William H Quiram and Louisa A Quiram with parcel details.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Seward at her son Charles Seward’s home in South Lacon. She lived 88 years in Marshall county and 67 years in the family home, the latter since her marriage to James Seward. Survived by three children. Also noted are California travel plans of attorney R. M. Barnes and family, visits to Ottawa Beach by several locals, a divorce suit filed by Jennie Newell, land sales including Paul Robert buying property from Mrs Scholz, and various community announcements from Lacon including the Chautauqua, local visits, and a humorous column on nature and current topics.
A wartime burlesque on rising food costs leads to a recipe for an eggless milkless butterless fruit cake. Instructions list brown sugar lard raisins currants spices and flour with careful steps to bake. The piece ends with social commentary on gossip and moral restraint.
A damaged patient testimonial notes relief from kidney related backache and nervous weariness after using Doans Kidney Pills. The report cites Mrs A R Joyce of East Park ROW 2 Henry as a user who recovered during chilly attacks that affected kidneys and caused fatigue and improper passage symptoms.
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