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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
3
Community items report illness and recoveries, property and road woes, and social notes. Albert Watkins sick. James Persons handles passenger work. Mrs Carroll dies at Lacon aged 63. Oak Park home fire damages possessions. Tariff, dances, and local tradesmen details. Marshall County news notes and lodge anniversary events.
A Toluca report ties adulterated fish scares to public health laws. A farmer's family fell ill after eating rotten salmon from a local store, with a doctor declaring the fish at least 20 years old. Also noted: Jonathan Vaughn, a dangerous local man, has a history of stalking and threats.
A chemist can analyze soil to select fertilizer for products and a doctor guides nutrient needs for blood. If blood is poor you may need a tonic or a concentrated fat food as the missing element, since fat is the hard to digest nutrient required for rich red corpuscles.
An old newspaper card promotes Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil, highlighting its advertised health benefits. The readable text emphasizes nourishment and vitality, typical of vintage tonic advertisements.
Calder family notes travel through a storm to attend a Bradford sale. Dr. Stenhén J postponed lecture due to impassable roads. Nellie Powell and Lou Birk visit parents as their golden anniversary approaches amid illness. Local mail routes disrupted.
Roy Newman spent several days in Henry last week and Heo nears recovery from an injury. James H. Somers of Peoria visited Henry. families report happiness with their new homes. A Sugar Grove couple welcomed a baby girl. Frank Applen’s children sick and under doctor care. I O G F society in Whitefield hosted an oyster supper as seven weeks of meetings closed. Various neighbors travel to Iowa or plan moves. one man faces possible thumb amputation and others visit relatives in Peoria and Chicago.
The item lists a birthday on February 16 for Tamir Creo Shel and mentions weddings and family gatherings. It notes Myron McLaughlin's sale on the 22nd, asks about Bryden's sale purchases, and reports illness and recoveries including Henry Hastings Typhoid fever and Henry Republican seeking a Yankee Street correspondent as the current reporter moves away.
Kenneth Nelver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after three doctors gave up. He recovered from severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. The product cures worst coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and grippe and is sold at Powell’s City Drug Store Henry Illinois with trial bottles free.
Court actions approve inventories and wills for the estate of William Fosdick and admit wills to probate. Letters testamentary issued to Sarah Fosdick. guardianship for Myrtle Amtrim and Verna Amtrim approved with Harrison J. Gregory as guardian. Real estate transfers listed, and several guardianship reports and bond approvals noted.
Community updates report Mrs Relsmeyer returning home after two weeks with relatives across the river. Items mention an Odd Fellows puppet show at Whitefield Corners, a well attended bassar at Center church clearing 48.90, and various residents hosting or attending events. A horse purchase and several sales at a booth fair are noted along with Sunday school and preaching plans.
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