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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
2
Our Furniture Buyer visits Grand Rapids Furniture Exposition to select carloads of parlor diningroom and bedroom sets side boards china closests bookcases tables hall trees rockers chairs cupboards kitchen cabinets mattresses bedding and springs.
J A Melick expands to Queen Insurance. Henry’s Hutchins Lincoln Co advertises a 600 picture sale for 10c each. Visitors include Miss Ila Herron and Miss Eliza Riddell from Scotland. A cycloning report, a library meeting, and upcoming baseball uniforms and game vs Wyoming on Pavilion Park highlight a busy week in McNabb Illinois.
Mrs Chas Appelgate of Alexandria Indiana recalls severe coughs and consumption cured by three bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery. She reports losing 58 pounds and credits the remedy for relief of coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat troubles. Trial bottles free at Dr Powells drug store.
Mary Boyce born in Tippeary Ireland in 1888 came to the United States in 1853 and to Henry in 1854. She married John Harney in 1856 and is survived by six children and several siblings. Funeral will be held at St Josephs church on Saturday at 10 am with Rev E J Kotery officiating.
Reubey H. Jenkins died at his Richard street home at three p.m. after several days illness. Born October 4, 1838 in Coles County Missouri, he lived in Henry most of his life. He never married and is survived by sisters Catherine, Ella, Belle and others. Funeral set for Friday at 4 p.m. with Rev D. McCown officiating.
This long regarded fatal infant disease can be cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil as directed with each bottle. Cure stated as certain. Sold by Dr Powell.
St James communion at St John’s 7 a.m. on Saturday and a cancelled Presbyterian social previously set for July 24. St Cecelia’s Guild meets Friday at 7 before 7:30 service. Dr Fawcett’s consecration date pending. M E Ladies Aid meets July 29 at 2:30. A found Catholic prayer book is at the office. Percival to be ordained diaconate August 2 in Chicago. M E Sunday school picnic tomorrow at Pavilion Park with river trips advertised. Vestry sets St John’s Church insurance at 2000 for five years. parish fund tax ends this year. each communicant asked to give $1. Rome funeral rites for Pope Leo XIII July 29 at 9 a.m. in Mary’s German Catholic Church. mourning for St Mary’s Young Ladies and Royas. Leo XIII memorial at St Joseph’s next Sunday 10 a.m. by Rev E J Kiitty. Leo XIII funeral attended by city officials and clergy. St John’s parish record: 20 baptisms, 20 confirmations, 8 marriages, 8 burials. 80 active communicants. 804 services. card filing system. church insured for 2000. strong finances. 60 regular contributors. Steamer J A S excursion by St Agnes Guild of St John’s Episcopal drew 600 aboard with Henry, Lacon, and Chillicothe. calliope and orchestra provided entertainment. $75 net.
For Sale 81 acres in Whitefield township 40 acres farm land 41 acres timber priced at 45 dollars per acre Also town lots in Russell Indian Territory For Rent two residences near city business district eight dollars monthly One fare round trip half fare to all Santa Fe points by land seekers and colonist rates Niagara Insurance Company business transferred to Jacob A Melick agent Renewal of policies and new business welcomed Age nt Jacob A Melick also handles insurance and real estate services in Lincoln Counties area
The well known optician J E Carlson will visit Henry again on Friday July 31st at Camp House. Details listed in another column.
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