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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
34
Sparland society reports a ball game in Henry and an excursion to Peoria. Residents visit relatives in Chicago Heights Bloomington and Chicago while families host guests and attend church services. Children’s Day plans at Baptist and Methodist schools, with a Mystic Workers ice cream social and flag day events noted.
Mrs Riddell visits Monmouth as niece Frances Marshall graduates from Monmouth High School. Velma Campbell and Frances Ray earn teaching posts for next year. Children’s Day services planned at Bethel and Sparland churches with special music. Mrs George Ray returns to Chicago after decoration day visit. Local teachers attend Normal for six weeks. Sparland Interscholastic winners include Milford Marshall and Elizabeth Marland earning medals.
One of best quarter sections with good improvements and running water on a corner. Fruit trees near school and church privileges. Location four miles east and two miles south of Bradford, three miles from Broadmoor market. Also a modern nine room residence with large lot in Bradford. For terms see R L Conover Bradford Il RBD 5 7 tt.
LA PRAIRIE observes Children s Day at the United Presbyterian church Sabbath evening June 14. Miss Adeline Stevenson is guest of Miss Emily Root. Miss Myrtle Hastings visits from Monmouth college for the summer. Several locals and guests are listed with travels and visits, including Miss Scoon of Lacon and Miss Powell headed to Normal for summer school. Epworth League to host an ice cream social in M E church Thursday evening June 18.
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for serious stomach liver and kidney disorders. It claims to purify the blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy by removing fermenting and gassy foods from the system. Endorsed by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
Clarence Ward and wife were called on by George Woodford on Sunday afternoon. A dance is planned Tuesday evening at Charlie Reid’s new barn. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Barker visited Frank Billings on Sunday. Roy Stone and family with Mr. and Mrs. John McClane visited William Austin on Sunday. Carl Barker and family were in Peoria Saturday. Clarence McClane and family visited his parents on Sunday. Marion Smith sick with whooping cough. The fifty sixth annual Sunday School convention will be held at Walnut on Tuesday and Wednesday June 16 and 17. Mrs. Sarah Reed and Dora visited George Smith on Thursday. Lula Sherman visited Amroe Longman on Monday.
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment for itching skin and conditions like eczema. A testimonial from Mrs C A Einfeldt of Rock Island IL claims nine years free from ailment after use. Also notes local social visits and farm news from Milo detailing residents and events.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic to revive stamina and organ function. Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville, Me. says it cured her after doctors gave up. Priced 50 cents and 1.00, recommended by A. Nees and T. J. Segraves vt.
A customer debates a razor joke with a smithy while imagining profits from rising spring chicken prices. A salesman unfolds an alarm clock gimmick that supposedly jolts a person awake, prompting a banter about the device’s ringing behavior.
Local notes report a lively dance at Charles Reid's new barn and a wet spell boosting corn growth. Mrs. Hess visits from Sidney. straw berry and cream supper drew a large crowd. Sunday school at 10 and Children’s Day planned. no evening League due to Milo M. HE church events. Deaths include Mr. French near Camp Grove and Mr. Barber in New York. Chamberlain's Liniment praised for rheumatism. Railway work planned with extensive improvements to C and N W track nearby.
The will of Patrick Powers of Saratoga is filed for probate. The estate totals about 70000 dollars with 240 acres in Marshall county and 320 in Hyde county South Dakota plus Bradford lot and Broadmoor elevator. A life estate to widow Ellen Powers. sons James Leonard Powers and Patrick Francis Powers receive specific lands with reversion clauses and daughter shares. Mary Eva and Hanora Bernice Powers receive cash and property portions in Hyde county. Will dated March 3 1914 witnessed by E G Rees and Daniel J Phenix.
Court actions include First National Bank of Henry vs Enos Odell and others and multiple probate matters with hearings, final reports, and discharges. Real estate transfers list several Toluca parcels. birth announcements note several newborns to local couples.
Mrs Mary E McMullen of Phelps N Y says she suffered years with indigestion and constipation before taking Chamberlain s Tablets. She reports immediate relief and a cure after several weeks of use. Available from all dealers.
The passage argues that in school energy and effort win, in offices hustlers get promotions, in shops steady thinking earns better wages, in stores studious service leads to success, in professions active thorough work wins clients, and in newspapers constant vigilance and diligence bring rewards.
An advertisement praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the cure for colic and diarrhoea, with endorsement from 8. N. Galloway. It notes the product is sold by all dealers. A separate notice states H. Ensign leased the Rut land Record to Miss Edna Boyd while he travels to Wyoming for a homestead indefinitely.
The piece urges forming a habit of checking local newspaper ads to guide purchases and support home merchants. It argues advertisers back up claims and that residents should prefer local providers for reliable service and better outcomes.
Color dark grey foaled 1909 weight 1800 pounds. Recorded in Percheron Society of America number 73040 sired by Putnam III and by Cadox. Dam by Cadox. Dr. C P Smith examined and found free of disease and unsoundness. License expires March 22 1915. Stallion service schedule and insurance terms announced by G J Staab owner with Alva Vandusen and Groor listed.
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