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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
3
Sparland residents report visits and travel from La con Henry Peoria Chicago and Oregon. Names include Mrs W Thomas Miss Mayme Osborne Miss Fay Mrs Bolender and many others visiting relatives or working on farms. Cited trips include Peoria Chicago Henry Hoopeston and Oregon with several extended family gatherings and a farm employment lead.
Reports from South Milo describe the Chautauqua opening Tuesday with a large audience at the tent near the Baptist church. Ice cream, lunch hours, and strong forecasts for a week of strong performances frame the event as locals anticipate a memorable series of talks and music.
How delicious were the pies of boyhood No pies now ever taste 80 good. What's changed, the pies No it's you You've lost the strong, healthy stomach, the vigorous liver, the active kidneys, the regular bowels of boyhood. A complete toning up by Electric Bitters of all organs of digestion. Try them They'll restore your boyhood appetite and health, saturating the body with vigor. 60c at T. J. Segraves' and A. J Kronmonger's drug stores.
Weather in Saratoga has cooled after a warm spell as residents report daily life. Miss Bessie Holmes hosted a class party. Wesley Doyle of Henry visited Joseph Clark. Elsie Wier Thompson and family stayed with Grandma Noyes. Ed Bogner welcomed a baby girl, Hdna Catherine. Local farmers Bert Newman and others worked, while Alfred Younger plans to move near Forest Grove and Weekley's brother prepares to relocate. Will Henessley celebrates a new baby boy. The Republican office remains open for applications.
Mrs Clarence Perkins hosted and guests visited from Peoria and Chicago figures include Miss Rose Hoffman from Chicago and Miss Alice Perkins returning from Normandy. Local residents shared weekends with relatives in Buda Camp Grove Bradford Milo and Providence.
Miss Luciile Curtis returned home Friday evening after a week of doctors care Mrs Carroll remains under medical supervision. Leah Estell and Lillie Crady change places in local households as part of a friendly transfer. Mr and Mrs Curtis and children came home from Michigan last Saturday, Curtis recovering well and Morris graduates amid old friends.
Wim Cray called on business in Dunlap last week. Frank and Fred Hodge purchased a new auto. Mrs James Speer and family visited Peoria by auto Tuesday. Mrs I Hinman and daughter visited relatives in Chillicothe on Monday. Dorothy and Mabel Kuhn of Spring Valley visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Al Shane. The Misses Ruby and Latha Dunn were dinner guests for Everett Jackson's 21st birthday. Otto Hurd injured a finger in machinery. The Speer family rejoices that Mrs Curtis is home recovering from surgery. Mr and Mrs C S Blood of Florida visiting with sisters Mrs Richard Dunn and Mrs E Hinman. Mrs Tom Rogers returned to Chicago. Carrie will stay with brother O W Hurd.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills claiming they cure kidney trouble and backaches. Mrs. Ida Norris of Spring Valley Illinois testifies to relief after starting the pills, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo listed as US agents and a 50 cent price.
La Prairie and nearby towns seen hosting a stream of visitors. Calder family members host guests from Peoria and Ogden while Miss Rose Herridge plans a long trip to Ogden Iowa. Several calls and meetings note missionary hostesses and upcoming departures.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the earth’s greatest healer for injuries from wrecks and for burns sores eczema chapped skin and sore eyes. It promotes quick relief and cure and lists drug stores T J Segraves and A J Stronmonger as sellers.
Community social events are noted with an ice cream and candy social hosted at the Clarence Hay residence on Thursday evening. A Stimson of Princeton represented the Bureau County Republican in the area last week.
The Rock Island lines appoint Prof M Cottrell as agricultural commissioner to assist farmers and especially inexperienced settlers. He will work with the Immigration department, visit farms, provide crop guidance, hold meetings, and offer free advice to all in Rock Island territory while based in Chicago.
Orders must state purpose or account for school funds. No warrants issued without sufficient treasurer funds or director approval. Warrants for taxes may cover up to seven percent of levies and do not draw interest. Wages warrants unpaid due to funds accrue 5 percent annual interest.
An explainer on how state officers judges receive salaries from state funds while most county officers rely on office fees. It covers six monthly accounting to the county board, fee surplus transfers to the county treasurer, and the varying structures for sheriffs clerks recorders and other offices. It notes the need for prompt paper handling and diligent oversight to control court costs and keep expenses low.
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