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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
6
Porch Rockers and Lawn Sets Sale Listing
A fragmentary ad lists porch rockers priced from 75 to 125 with specials on rattan porch rockers and lawn settees. Hammock chairs and porch carpets in multiple colors and prices appear, indicating a broad outdoor furniture sale.
Hammocks Offered At Bargain Prices In Local Ad
Local ad promotes hammocks as essential luxuries for every family. It lists variety prices ranging from 76 cents to 450 dollars, highlighting strong, well-made models and slat designs as affordable options.
Birthday Anniversary for O. H. Tyler in Rushville
A June 8 birthday party honored O. H. Tyler, aged 86, hosted by his wife with New Church friends. Four octogenarians attended, including Mrs A Jones and Mrs Samuel Holmes. Tyler, born June 7, 1817, in Erie, Pa, has lived in Illinois over 40 years and has two sons. The event featured a Lords Prayer recited in unity and a gift of leather slippers from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Tyler
Higisin
Heatler
W. H. Williams
Tyler
Moses Hartley
A Jones
Samuel Holmes
Mr Tyler
Mra Hartley
Mra Tyler
Erie
Old Kentuck
Illinois
Magnolia
John
Albert
Larned
Kan
Tran
Deferred Letters Recap of Local Visits and News
Mrs Thomas Aukland returned from Watseke after three months with her daughter Mrs N I Stringer and they celebrate another boy. B P Hill of Henry and daughter Mrs Arbina Webber of Chicago and Paxton niece visited J O Hill. Mrs Vernie Ketchum stayed with her parents Mrs Orrin Frisbey. Miss Shimp closed her school on Monday. Weather allowed plowing and weed pulling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Aukland
Watseke
N. I. Stringer
B. P. Hill
Henry
Arbina Webber
Chicago
Paxton
J. O. Hill
Vernie Ketchum
Orrin Frisbey
Shimp
Community visit and social gathering noted in local report
Mra George Scholes Sr and Mrs Port visited Mr and Mrs Al True. Decoration services passed off pleasantly with a good crowd and Rev Shoop gave a fine address. Tina Hawsworth returned home from Bradford after a stay with her aunt. A dance and strawberry supper occurred at Hawkaworth where Hawkins has malaria fever and Dr Cromwell of Henry is waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scholes
Port
al True
Rev Shoop
Tina Hawsworth
Bradford
Greve
Canighra Hawkaworth
Cromwell
Henry
Mystic Cure claim for rheumatism and neuralgia
A dated advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It promises immediate relief after the first dose and claims the cure removes the cause of the disease. Sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell for 75 cents to $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent
Soldy J. E
F. A. Powell
Read family ties mark small town notices
Vesta Read wed recently in Valparaiso Indiana where she attends school and her husband is a college student. Mrs ura Spurling returned to Kewanend. Mrs Lottie Kelao accompanied her to the crossings. John Stephens and wife of Kewanee came for a brother’s funeral and will stay a few weeks. A large number attended Andrew Anderson’s funeral at Lone Tree. Elder L B Wray concluded his pastorate at the Christian church here last Sunday. Charles Anderson and wife of Toal ta visited his mother last week. Rev Nesbet preached to the old ladies at Arlsple Sunday afternoon. Children’s Day will be observed at the M E church next Sunday. Kettie Cook went to Chillicothe for several days. Bridget and Mary McCormick went to Wyanet last Thursday. Rev Nesbet and family are settled in the M E F parsonage. Envelopes plain 10c per pack with card at office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Read
C. W. Read
Valparaiso
Ind
Ura Spurling
Kewanend
Lottie
Kelao
John Stephens
Kewanee
Andrew Anderson
Lone Tree
L. B. Wray
Charles.Anderson
Toalta
Nesbet
Arlsple
M. EK
Kettie Cook
Chillicothe
Bridget
Mary McCormick
Wyanet
M. EF
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