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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
3
July chatter from Sparland notes the Chautauqua opening with tickets on sale and events at the depot area. Local residents and visitors share visits, church events, and social outings amid heat and travel, with notices of attendance at nearby Peoria and Henry and a parade of neighbors past and present.
An agricultural catalog notes durable farm implements available from Moline with emphasis on plows planters and related tools. The line stresses reliable supply for farming operations and mentions the range of equipment offered through the supplier.
Local column recounts a driving team accident that killed a sorrel horse, threshing season kickoff with Henry Owens' wheat, visits by Dr. Menoker and wife from Yates City, painting plans by Crady under Bakes, and Mildred Nurgs visiting from Estherville via Peoria. Also mentions abundant clover seed harvest plans, Wilbur Armstrong's 40 acres last week, Fourth of July calm with family picnics at Otto Simmes, Prof. Frank Nurse and family visiting from La Crosse area, and a note on Chamberlain's Tablets for headaches.
Missory Methan of Bradford Wis visited last week with her cousin Thomas Murphy and aunt Mrs John Barnes and families. Florence Mercian returned to Henry today after weeks with the Howard Bogner home. Virginia Cluskey of Springfield visited last week with her sister Mrs James Colgan and relatives. Dr Bloughs enjoy a visit from sister Allie Blough of Seattle on extended vacation. A O Anderson station agent spent last week with relatives near Mattoon. Thomas Conway of Chicago visiting friends and enjoying the local air. Earl King son of Henry King former resident now in South Dakota spent a few days here. Mr and Mrs R J O Fennell rejoice over birth of a son. Sharon Coal Co president R O Sharon and Dooley Bros salesman H Moffitt were in town Tuesday. Mrs Thomas Gubbins visited Peoria relatives last Friday to Sunday.
Measles illness and exposure to rain led a user from Whatley Alabama to praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial claims it saved his life and restored health after a stomach and bowels distress. For sale by all dealers.
In South Milo farmers work harvest, Elizabeth McKibbons of Bradford visits Mrs. Eisie Longman. William and Mrs. Austin entertain relatives. Sunny George Ettridge visits Manlius to see brother John Horrocks. Eugene Vail family from Princeton spends Sunday with Featus Bentley. Margie Smith visits. George Pace of Henry calls on Frank Barkman.
Buuckien's Arnica Salve touted for cuts burns sores and wounds with 25 cent price and claims of preventing lockjaw. Ad features endorsements by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves. Also notes social visits and residents in Bradford and Marilla as oats harvest looms for a light crop year.
Adrian Michigan woman describes severe female weakness and backache, nearly unable to work or care for her home. After reading about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she tried it and improved, enabling her to resume duties and feel stronger.
Mrs. Mortell and her children joined Will Yarger for an afternoon ride to Henry with ice cream treats after dinner at the Yargers home in Peoria. Miss Fannie Moody and Miss Mira Bentley were visiting local residents, highlighting social gatherings in the area.
Mary Kunkle visits in Chillicothe last week. Mrs Mary Calder welcomes a newborn daughter July 6. Miss Nellie Kimble visits friends in Chillicothe. U P church social at A J McCartney home well attended with Speer orchestra. Thomas Martin Burnett Pringle group in Peoria for visits.
John Poff and wife visited Peoria on Saturday. Giles Winn was a visitor with home folks at Castleton Sunday. Mrs. Elia Carpenter of Iowa guests of Mrs. B. J. Noyes. Miss Anna McKenna visits friends in Chicago. Fern and Eileen Zbldridge of La Con visit nearby friends. Miss Alice Poff visits sister near Providence. Michael Tyne and family of Provi on Saturday. Miss May Downey of Putnam visits sister Mrs. Francis Quinn last week. Mrs. Trvin Capperans entertains friend Mrs. Cross from Baltimore. G Reese and Irvin Capperune bought new automobiles recently.
Samuel Parker writes to the Republican editors reflecting on the Review issue and the paper’s history. He recalls the Ruggles era, Woodwards during the war, and names fathers and figures from Marshall county inspiring moral and educational values. He laments missing poems and notes the Whiting family tragedy and Senator Whiting’s long service.
A California writer recalls the National Federation of Women's Clubs split over woman suffrage. She notes Illinois advocates, cites the Illinois Supreme Court ruling, and praises Jane Addams Hilan Young and Catherine Waugh McQuilough. The piece laments California’s turnout for the Panama Pacific exposition. Glendale, Cal
Court docket records show conservatorship actions and estate proceedings for Albert Feazel Lillie Martin Clerentein Smith Edna Lindstrom James Hartley Ignatius Skube John W True Lawrence Latourrette Alfred Stratton minor estates and guardian bonds. Final reports appraisals and orders issued with notices posted mailed and published as required.
Miss Ray Henkin and Miss Uril narrowly escaped death Wednesday afternoon when their roadster failed to brake on a steep hill near Tiskilwa. A missing right wheel caused the car to slide toward a ditch before a remaining wheel caught a post and halted the vehicle. They were escorted to relatives' home and the car to town for repairs.
An 19th century freezer trap method describes filling a tub with seven inches of water, placing a brick, covering with stout paper, and laying bacon on top. A rat crawls through and climbs the brick to squeal, drawing in others. one factory reportedly caught 300 rats in a single night using this device.
The C B and Q railway has discharged Mexican laborers citing lawlessness and a disregard for human life. The issue has drawn attention from major railway corporations and sparked debate about anti Mexican sentiment.
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