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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
6
Residents Headed Back to Wenona and Town News
Mr and Mrs W T Hamilton of Galesburg plan to reside in Wenona again about the thrall of March. J8 Thompson & Son contracted for a burglar proof vault from Diebold Safe and Stock Co Canton Ohio, about three months to manufacture and install. The Evans Township Farmers Mutual Ins Co directors assessed one mill on property to cover loss of $1100 on the Baldwin farm destroyed February 8. James Hall of Lacon has been hired as clerk for the City of Peoria under Capt Chas Ed Mentzer and E HW Heath will be thereafter. The boat season will start once river ice clears. Judge Wm Buckingham of Woodford county died at his home south of Washburn, age 90 years 2 months. He lived in Lacon in the 1850s and was county judge of Marshall county. George Lake bought the bakery and restaurant of H B Pettett of Gacon. Pettett and wife were hardworking, popular tradespeople. Pettett owns land in Nebraska but plans unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T Hamilton
Galesburg
Wenona
Thompson & Son
Diebold Safe and Stock Co
Canton
Ohio
Evans Township Farmers Mutual Ins Co
Baldwin—farm
James Hall
Lacon
Peoria
Chas Ed Mentzer
HW Heath
Wm & Buckingham
Woodford County
Wouth
Washburn
Masons
Marshall County
George Lake
H 8 Pettett
Gacon
Sparland notes and local changes in spring 1890
Sparland and nearby areas show much movement with residents relocating to and from Iowa and La Prairie Center. IH Kidmey secures mail route rights to begin July 1890. Will Harney moves into Jas O’Leary’s house and farm. James Diverbiss shifts to Lacon. Dorsey may take over County Farm. A bar iron bending exhibition draws crowds. John Betts suffers paralysis. a burglary hits Barr’s Store with little cash taken. George Hoffman wanders the town late at night and seeks passage home. G W Zimmerman expands Morrison farm implements stock on hand for sale locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Zimmerman
Iowa
Sparland
la Prairie Center
IH Kidmey
Will Harney
Tucson
Jas O'Leary
Wills
James Diverbiss
Lacon Londay
Dorsey
John Betts
Henry
Forrest
Barr
George Hoffman
Zimmermen
Morrison
Varna Scarlet Fever Sickness Report
The notice notes scarlet fever affecting the child of Mr and Mrs Joe Hawa in Varna. It mentions Mrs Tda Kohler visiting a brother in Chicago and Mrs Dickleman of Peoria visiting a father who is ill, with additional local social mentions involving Polly Broaddus of Champaign and Mrs Gail McGulio.
Local Notes On Main Street And Nearby Moves
A Simp son remains ill through winter and is noted on Main Street Friday. Abas R Swanson has a newly painted and papered store by Onion of Lincoln. Mrs Frank McCadllicook and Mr Broaddus traveled to Chicago yesterday. Frank Martin conducted a funeral in LaRose Thursday for the Epple family. Cora Mutcks returns from Kempton this week. Miss Rebecca plans to go to Chicago Monday for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Wilber Stoner moved away from Henry. neighbors express sorrow and praise the couple and their child. Irak Stoner will take the cottage left vacant by the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Simpson
Main Street
Abas
R Swanson
Onion
Frank McCadllicook
Rebecca
Chicago
Wilber Stoner
Henry
Irak Stoner
Bugar Grove News Briefs and Personal Moves
Mra Quinn lost a valuable horse last week. Rube Shafer moved into the Parker house on High Prairie Farnie. Vail entertained Mamie Locke last week. Mra OE But visited Lons City to see a feeble mother. Diverbiss sawn wood-for O 14 Burt last week. Frank Wigand is his right hand bower. Albert Kane to work at Whitefield Carnera butcher shop this season. Mrs Clara Smith moved to Caledonia with her children for the year. Land rented to Gao Vail. Prof Geo Strawn spent Saturday. field has no charms for him. Will Dorsey moved to the County farm with Mary Burwick and Verne Ketcham assisting. The Dorsey family and Lizzie will be missed at Sunday school. Milo to County farm距离 Sugar Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Quinn
Rube Shafer
Parker House
High Prairie
Farnie
Vail
Mamie Locke
Mra OE
Lons City
Diverbiss
Burt
Frank Wigand
Albert Kane
Whitefield Carnera
Clamis
Milo
Sugar Grove
Local residents and visitors noted in South Whitefield area
South Whitefield residents report returns and arrivals including Roccoe Bonham family home return Chalmers Burson among friends Annie Wunder owning a new piano Joe Kline visiting O Kline family Raby Jacobs housework at El Hofer Mrs Newman and daughter Abbie business callers Mrs A Koto plans to return to Clifton as her mother improves Mr Gray moved into O Swanson house Peter Klima moves onto David Watkins farm Lewis Sapp from Marshalltown visits Wim Monier seeks cattle, weather brings colds EBuckions Amnion Salve advertised with a money back guarantee by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Roccoe Bonham
Chalmers Burson
Annie Wunder
Plano
Stever
Henry 3
Joe Kline
O Kline
Raby Jacobs
el Hofer
Mra Newman
Abbie Werd
Koto
Clifton
Mr Gray
O Swanson
Holler
Ramox
Dod Uabbard
John Gornell
Peter Klima
MG Conroy
Noble David Watkins
Abraham Nightwonger
Lewis Sapp
Marshalltown
Iowa
Princeton
Wyanet Relavas
Whitefield Corners Nilson Sale Noted
The Nilson sale went very well. Reminder of sabbath school at 1 30 and teachers desire scholar attendance, followed by preaching after school. Local youths invited neighbors to a party at the Hall on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Nilson
Move at Crow Meadow and birthday party noted
On Monday evening about 75 attended. William McGee moves to Wm Stout Jr’s vacated place and will farm Crow Meadow. Albert Lane and Will McKeeel move into Wm McGee house. McKee to run butcher shop with groceries. Lualan Foadick's 11th birthday party hosted ~80 schoolmates from three to seven with a hearty supper and tokens of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm MceGee
Wm Stout, Jr
Crow Meadow
Albert Lane
Will McKeeel
Wm McGee
Lane
Mr Mckee
Lualan Foadick
How To Look Good From Health And Beauty
A health advice item explains that good looks come from healthy vital organs. It touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney issues, purifying blood and improving complexion. Sold by J B Powell and A Powell's Drug Store at 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldat J.B
Magnolia Community News Update and Movements
Magnolia notes show residents visiting and illness cases. Visitors include Mrs Jane Bobbitt with Mrs Iank of OxBow and Mr Frank Fank's arrival. Sick list mentions Mrs Lash, Myriam Zaller, and Hul Rolley children, while Varna reports scarlet fever and quarantines. The Ladies Aid plans a March 3 meeting at Mrs Brenn with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Bowers
Frank Fank
Albert Forest
OxBow
Jane Bobbitt
I‘ank
Mary Hannon
Lorence— Mead
Whitefield
TF Lash
Lash
Will
Varna
Hans
Magnolia Ladies Aid Bazaar and Revival Notes
Revival meetings continue with many conversions reported. Sister Zoller inspires attendees as Mrs Hauger returns eastward. The Magnolia Ladies Aid Bazaar at Masonic Hall on March 17 will feature a Dioner supper and various sale items from dishcloths to pianos to fund church work.
Local notes from Lacon and nearby areas
Mrs Lizzie Haines visits relatives at Lacon. Mrs Wm Morphy ill with grip. Condit of Sparland in town. J M McCormick of Blue Island home for week. JM Williams ill but improving. Durbin Downey ships goods to Mineral, will reside there. Mrs Ollie Smith of Harmon visits, returned home. Athea Wheeler visited sister Mrs Smith. Mrs Chettis Crawford of Dana visits then returns home. Waughop and Davis of Henry entertained by War Murphy. Mrs Joseph Kelso travels to Walnut for nephew Dale Shaw’s illness. No school Monday and Tuesday. Stipp not yet recovered. Rey Slabney of Mr Polaski preached at Christian church. entertained by Wm Murphy and wife and Mr Barckley. M E church to host temperance lecture Friday evening March 6. Tree lecture to draw crowd. Bad roads hindered attendance at Henry Daily’s socal. several braved elements for social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athea Wheeler
Mra Smith
Chettis ‘Crawford
Dana
Waughop and Davis
Henry May
War Murphy
Joseph Kelso
Walnut
Dale Shaw
Musday
Stipp
Rey Slabney
Polaski
Wm Murphy
Barckley
M-E
Henry Dally
Franks Downey Farm Wedding Celebrates Milly Downey
At Francis Downey residence a wedding connected Milly Downey to a highly regarded groom. The ceremony occurred Thursday evening with friends present, a blue silk dress, and a wedding supper served. The couple departed for Chicago and plan to start housekeeping on the groom’s north of town farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Downey
Milly
Geokay
Chicago
Mear
Sound Liver Remedy Promises Cure for Liver and Bowels
An old advertisement claims a sound liver prevents symptoms like jaundice headaches and indigestion. It touts Herbine as a universal liver medicine that cures liver stomach or bowel disorders. The item offers 75 cent price and free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Presbyterians to Hold March 6 Sermons
J B Albert attends public sales busy days. J F Findley to preach at Bundy Presbyterian church on March 6 morning and evening.
Grain-O for Children A Nourishing Coffee Substitute
A described drink named Grain-O offers a tasty appetizing nourishing substitute for coffee. It is promoted as aiding digestion and strengthening nerves for both children and adults. It costs about four times as much as coffee and is processed at a location referenced by the text.
Moving and family changes in Caledonia area
Oxbow visits Iroquois county as the Smith family moves into William Champs house in Caledonia. Mr and Mrs Adam Peterman and daughter Edith spend Sunday at Martin King’s with Geo Lippert as host. Miss Kennedy returns to Union School after Nellie’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquois County
Smith
Wm Champ
Caledonia
Broun
Magnolia
Geo Lippert
Norris
Jonas Maust
Frank King
Little Ethel Ong
Varna
Thor Ong
Peoria
Martin King
Edith
Local Notes and Social Roundup at Palatine
Geo Koehler returns from Chicago to Palatine on Wednesday. Colvin visits Normal over the weekend. Mort Hepner comes back from Chicago for the winter. Emmet Laughlin of Princeton visits. The youth troupe presents The Spy of Gettysburg on Wednesday night March 1. Will Zimmerman relocates to Moses Gunn farm. Deaager moves to Amog Wilson’s. John Travis’s sale draws good attendance. Ladies Circle lunch table well patronized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Koehler
Chcago
Alert Colvin
Oture
Mort Hepner
Chiago
Emmet Laughlin
Princeton
Folke
Gettysburg
Will Zimmerman
Moses Gunn
D Heaager
Amog Wilson
John Travis
Ladies Circle
Quaker Lane News Notes and Local Updates
A batch of brief items records A B Wilson visiting Springfield on Tuesday and Dawson Hanger relocating to Green Lawn for work under A B Wilson. Belle Bumgarner remains home with a sprained ankle while Peter Stillwell on Lostant road mourns a wife buried Monday. James Patterson on Lostant road is ill with paralysis. Theo Wilson visited brother George near Farmington on February 12. The Dane family from HK Smith’s tenant house plans a spring move to the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Wilson
Springfield
Belle Bumgarner
Dawson Hanger
Green Lawn
Peter Stillwell
Lostant Road
James Patterson
Theo Wilson
Goorge
Farmington
HK Smith
Notable Victory for Lawyer Banting Over Kidney Trouble
AB Bunting of Minneapolis claims a long battle with bladder and kidney weakness ended after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He slept badly at first, but reports sound sleep now. The ad touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney diseases, selling at 60 cents per box or six for $2.60 by Dodd's Medicine, Suffolu, Noy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneafolis
Minn
Dodd
Banting
Family moves into new house on Charles Price’s place
A family near Princeton relocated to the large new house on Charles Price’s property built last fall. Martin Johnson and family joined John Thornton’s household in Green Awn town to work for him this season. Many farms changed tenants this spring with Job Curtis moving from the Fyffe place to William Hildebrand’s in Hope Center district, LaSalle County, and Chas Lormig taking the Fyffe farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Charles Price
Martin Johnson
Green Awn
John Thornton
Job Curtis
Fyffe Place
Wm Hildebrand
Hope Center
LaSalle County
Chas Lormig
Fyffe Farm
Local School Changes and Family Moves Reported
Last week items note changes in staffing at Clear Creek school with Mr Pratt resigning for Pekin civil service and Mr Tomlin of Delavan taking the post. Ida Shields recovering at Henry Atherton's, Dr Turner attending. Arthur Benjamin couple leaving for McLean County then to a Hudson-area farm. Theo Wilson visiting Marmington to see brother George. Curtis moved to LaSalle County Hope Center district. Charlie Lormis moves to Price farm after leaving James Price's tenant house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Charles Price
Pratt
Clear Creek
Pekin
Civil Service
Tomlin of
Delavan
Ida Shields
Henry Atherton
Turner
Arthur Benjamin
McLean County
Hudson
Theo Wilson
Marmington
George
Mr Curtis
Fyffer Place
LaSalle County
Hope Center
William Hillabrand
Charlie Lormis
James Price
Price
Enterprising Druggist Sells King's New Discovery
Dr Powell offers Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a free trial bottle or regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 60. The remedy is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis and other throat chest and lung infections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Dr King
Keota and Lone Tree News Roundup and School Show
Mrs Murtice Wright improves at Wheatland as Henry Pettit and Ensworth Wright head for Keota Iowa. John Ostroll of Chillicothe and Mary Henneberry of Lone Tree wed in Tiskilwa. Lone Tree school entertainment draws 100 plus with pieces Aunt Betsy’s Beau the Wedding Notice Handy Andy and a Delsarte drill by May Finnegan Nellie Johnson and Helen Kane. Proceeds about 71 dollars go to schoolhouse needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murtice Wright
Henry Pettit
Ensworth
Wright
Keota
Iowa
John Ostroll
Chillicothe
Mary Henneberry
Lone Tree
Tiskilwa
Mary
Jeff
Mr Carroll
Betsy
Handy Andy
May Finnegan
Barbara Fritchey
Laura Bell
Delsarte
Nellie Johnson
Helen Kane
Myotic Cure Advertised for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An ad claims the Myotic Cure treats rheumatism and neuralgia in days with dramatic results. It asserts immediate relief after the first dose and that the cause and disease disappear. Priced at 75 cents, sold by J B Powell and F A Powell druggists in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B&f A Powell
Henry
Farm for Sale at Hoagland Place Near Henry Illinois
170 acres with 120 acres under plow 10 acres timber 12 room house with annex large barn stables for 12 horses cow sheds and crib capacity 1600 bushels ice house and reliable well system of piping to fields good home site and improvements for investigation letters to A W Hoagland Henry Ill February 28 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C
Henry
A. W Hoaglany Henry
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Sister Zoller
Hauger
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St Patrick's Day
Dioner
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Brother Zoller
Peter Clemens
Wm Hartman
Taylor
J B Albert
Bettev
J F Findley
Presbyterian Church
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John Garside
John
Harry Cassell
Decatur
Mt, Palatine
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