This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
11
Sparland reports visits by Miss May Gillette and Miss Edna Thomas, baby news, and multiple hometown appearances. Decoration Day flag displays and a high school commencement set for June 6 dominate, with community events, Scout plans, and a Chautauqua lineup promised for late June.
Irving Stephens now rides in his own auto after purchasing a used car through Peoria dealer James Collins. Mrs. Etta Erskine returned to Peoria last Thursday after a long absence. L. J. Wilson’s horse suffered a severe arteria attack prompting veterinary care. he expects to resume riding tomorrow. The cool cloudy weather has spurred corn replanting on fresh sod, with cutworms showing appetite. Princeville high school promoters faced strong local opposition to a snap judgment plan. Miss Lela Webster, junior teacher, has returned home to Bible Grove after not being retained for another year. her pupils earned top head-marks with prizes. A school director election saw Lewis Odell 35 votes, Irving Stephens 21, others one each. turnout ne arly 60. Public school closed with an afternoon program and picnic dinner with ice cream.
A Des Moines church lecture featured an Indian missionary who fell ill in the Indian interior and credited a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He said the remedy is effective as both a preventive and cure for cholera in India and in milder bowel complaints at home.
Farmers replant corn due to cold wet weather and damaged seed. Local residents Alex Wunder completed a new corn crib at Alfred Betts home. Visitors include R. Waughop and daughter Clara from California. Frank Wonder and family spent May 21 with the Hofers. Ed Blaisdell obituary noted. Clara McManners obituary mentioned. Local residents John Ely and Wm Moore visited Crow Meadow area.
Advertisement promoting Dr Bell pine tar honey as a cure for colds and lingering coughs. Claims to heal inflammation soothe cough loosen phlegm and ease breathing with laxative tar syrup and pine tar balsam. Urges purchase at druggists with guarantee.
Notices of a memorial service at the M E church next Sabbath with Rev. Jacobs delivering the address and music by a double quartet. Also reports of births and visits across nearby towns, reflecting a close community network.
An advertisement urges parents to consider Dr Kings New Discovery for children. It touts a pleasant syrup that eases coughs and colds and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It emphasizes long use by loyal customers and urges purchase with directed usage.
Final settlements and hearings listed for the estates of Sarah Dean Edward Quifam Angeline Rose Walter Zilm Edna Hall and August Bade. Probate filings include will probate petitions and letters testamentary with June hearings. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses also noted for Venona Toluca and surrounding areas.
An Omaha dispatch reports locomotive engineers on the Union Pacific system have notified officials of withdrawing from the wage demand drive. They offered no reasons, but it is generally believed they are content with wages granted earlier and with the pension system. Forethought, people learn this can save money, as E W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has been in their home for years and is carried on extended trips. Have you renewed your subscription?
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.