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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
11
Sparland notes record a string of visits and events. Ednad Thomas and others travel visitors from Peoria and Clinton. many residents celebrate weddings birthdays and school activities. Children attend Starved Rock trip. local clergy plan Children’s Day services. local crews paint homes and outbuildings. teachers travel to Princeton and Des Moines for academic pursuits.
An old advertisement urges readers with back pain fatigue headaches dizziness and swollen feet to use Doan's Kidney Pills as a home remedy. The claim cites Mrs Murray of Edward Street Henry and says three boxes relieved her kidney symptoms. Price 50 cents at dealers from Wester Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
The June 6 ceremony proceeded despite heavy rain as graduates dressed in white and two young men in debonair style took center stage. The program featured music by the Richmond Orchestra, songs, toasts, and diplomas awarded by Principal Aitchison with remarks on dawn and progress.
Mr and Mrs Wm Moody visited Peoria over the weekend. Miss Myrtle Hastings and Henry Hastings returned from Monmouth for summer. Invitations issued for Blanche Davidson Urbana to wed Dr Ira Nichols Wandan ND at La Prairie M E church on June 21. A festival will be held at Robert Turnbull sr home June 20. Various residents attend showers and visit relatives in Peoria and Urbana.
Mike Jacobs and James McQuilken were in Peoria Thursday. Charles Leigh of Chicago is visiting at the E R Leigh home. Miss Myrtle McQuilken came home from Normal Saturday. Mrs Rose Calder and son J M are visiting in Speer. Mrs Walter Wombacher and son of Peoria are visiting Mr and Mrs Claude Doran. Miss Isabella McCartney is visiting her brother Dr McCartney and family in Sparland. The Methodist W M S will hold their annual bank offering Sunday June 18 with address by Mrs Ella Truitt of Himwood. Ad for Dr Kings New Life Pills promotes daily bowel movement and health benefits.
Mrs. Shaw widow of late Judge Shaw died at her Lacon home on Tuesday afternoon June 6 after a paralytic stroke. She leaves a foster daughter Daisy Shaw Stout in Peoria and was considered wealthy. The article notes Judge Shaw’s long service, the May circuit court term, local board appointments, and family details including Bridget Connell’s death and the probate status of Mrs. Shaw’s will.
Forest will stand for the 1916 season with home breeding on Mondays Tuesdays and Saturdays. The black stallion weighs near a ton and is a strong foal getter, but is not purebred and thus not eligible for any recognized stud book. Dr J W Otto certified the horse free of disease and licensed to stand in Illinois, license expiring May 18 1917. Owner Victor Westerlund. recorded Putnam County April 8 1916. terms $10 at home $12.56 away to insure a colt stands up and suck. Parting with more or moving away forfeits insurance and money becomes due immediately.
Court records show multiple probate actions including conservatorship for Vivian Ball with bond set at 8000 dollars, discharge of Lucy Dunlap Argraves as guardian, final settlement in Patrick Powers estate, and discharge of executor for Sarah Dean. Also guardianship and maturity findings for John Adley Malone, support orders, real estate transfers, and numerous estate claims and guardianship matters across several estates.
When you have a cold give it attention and avoid exposure. Dr King’s New Discovery contains Pine Tar antiseptic oils and balsams and is slightly laxative. It eases coughs soothes the throat and bronchial tubes checks the cold and starts to clear your head. It is the standard family cough syrup and sold at your druggist.
South Whitefield Edward Baugh and Danny Chance visited Chillicothe. The Prather family with the Sells spent Sunday in Wiskilwa. Miss Etta Wunder improves and many friends hope for full recovery. Many locals attended events from weddings to Children’s Day programs as weather altered plans. Couples, farms, and school events fill a busy community weekend.
Helen Smith assists Mrs. Bryon Allen with housework in Cottage.
Forethought helps avert large costs as illustrated by a reader noting their family never lacks Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during travels. An advertisement promotes sale of J. C. Blaisdell's Market Street residence, 40 by 160 foot lot with six rooms, porch, electric lights, cistern, chicken yard, garden and perfect title.
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