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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
11
Sparland notes highlight the upcoming Chautauqua with ticket prices and daily schedules. Residents are seen visiting Peoria and Henry for work and errands while local churches gain updates and community events unfold.
Full line advertised includes International wagons and manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps Dairy Maid cream separators Peoria power washing machines cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps and tanks a specialty.
The column notes a rough week with a sorrel driving team animal dying, threshing of Henry Owens wheat, visits by Dr. Menoher and wife from Yates City, and Crady painting a corncrib under Ed Hakes. Miss Mildred Nurss vacationing from Estherville with Clifford to Peoria, and seed crops rising with Wilbur Armstrong shaping 40 acres. Prof. Frank E Nurse and family visited, a La Crosse language professor slated to teach French and German next year.
Mrs Richard Olp of Spencerport New York credits Chamberlain's Tablets with curing her headache and nervousness and restoring her health. For sale by all dealers.
Campbell Grove community updates list Miss Mary Meehan Florence Mercian Virginia Cluskey and others visiting relatives in town. Mentions of Dr Bloughs Miss Aliie Blough Thomas Conway and Earl King visitors. births and local calls by Sharon Coal Co and Dooley Bros Co salesmen. Also an advertising testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a purchaser from Whatley Ala. endorsement.
In South Milo farmers are in harvest. Elizabeth McKibbons of Bradford visits Mrs. Elsie Longman. William and Mrs. Austin entertain relatives Sunday. George Ettridge travels to Manlius to visit brother John Horrocks. Eugene Vail and family of Princeton drive to Bradford to spend the day with Festus Bentley and family. Margie Smith joins them home for a short visit. George Pace of Henry calls on Frank Barkman last week.
Local testimonial from Mr E S Lopez Marilla New York claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals cuts burns sores and wounds. Advertises 25 cents a box with notes on lockjaw prevention and endorsements by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
Mrs. Clark Righthouse spent Sunday afternoon at Mrs. Will Jones's home in Bradford. Miss Alta Mortell visited Miss Margaret Barker on Tuesday. Annie Farling moves from Mrs. Bell Mortell to John Diverbiss. Addie Barker visited Miss Eva McClane Sunday. Mrs. Leslie Dalrymple hosts her sister and mother from Wyoming this week. Oats cutting noted for a light crop this year.
Adrian Michigan housekeeper Mrs Alonzo E Baker credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after severe female weakness and backache. She says two bottles helped and three months cured her, noting the product aided daily tasks and work capacity.
Mrs Frank Horrock and sister Miss Addie Barker shopped in Peoria Tuesday. Several residents visit relatives in Chillicothe Henry and Galesburg with births reported. The U P church social at A J McCartney home drew a large crowd with Speer orchestra and readings by local figures.
John Poff and wife visited Peoria on Saturday while Giles Winn joined home folks at Castleton Sunday. Mrs. Ella Carpenter of Iowa stayed with Mrs. PB J. Noyes and Miss Anna McKean visited friends in Chicago. Fern and Hileen Eldridge of Lacon were in the area visiting. Alice Poff visited her sister near Providence. Michael Tyne and family of Provincetick were Broadmoor visitors Sunday. May Downey of Putnam visited her sister Mrs. Francis Quinn last week. Mrs. Irvin Cappertine entertained friend Mrs. Cross from Baltimore. E G Reese and Irvin Cappertine recently bought new automobiles.
A former Courier editor reflects on the Review anniversary and the creators who built the paper. He recalls colleagues from Marshall and Henry counties, honors the Whiting family and Senator Lorenzo D. Whiting, and notes the long, hard years that shaped the paper and its readers.
A California writer notes the Illinois supreme court ruling on woman suffrage and the Illinois campaign led by Jane Addams Ellan Young and Catherine Waugh McCullough. He contrasts past NFWC stance with current support and ponders who will care for the world while Californians visit the Panama Pacific fair in San Francisco. Glendale, Cal.
Probate Court actions list conservator reports, inventories, and notices across estates including Feazel Martin Smith Lindstrom and Kunkle. Claims, final settlements, guardianship filings, appraisals, and transfer tax orders appear with dates, notices by posting, mailing, and publication. Marriage licenses and real estate transfers accompany court entries.
Misses Ray Henkins and Opal Uril narrowly escaped serious injury Wednesday afternoon as their car slid down a steep Tiskilwa hill. The right rear wheel dropped off causing a loss of traction until the remaining wheel caught a post and prevented a rollover. They were taken home by their uncle Adam Henkins after repairs.
A 7 inch water tub trap uses a brick center and a paper cover to lure rats. Bacon rinds are spread on top, drawing the first rat to climb the brick and squeal, prompting others to follow. Report states 800 rats caught in one factory night.
The C B Q railway has dismissed all Mexican workers, citing their lawlessness and disregard for human life. The issue has drawn attention from large railway companies and sparked debate over immigration and security.
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