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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
3
Local Sparland items report Henry Olson gravely ill with grip. Community members provide care as neighbors visit, with numerous family and friends listed as sick or recovering. Rev Bagwill to address Boy Scouts and church services planned, plus social visits, school news, and a recent O. B. entertainment praised for its performers and titles.
Community tidbits report visits and illnesses across LA PRAIRIE and Milo area. Names include Roy Foster, Clifford Tuthill, Mrs Peck, Scoon family, Busby, Cyrus Root, Edith Slough, J T Burnett, Agnes Bur ett, Mina Marshall, Ruth Greene, Scott Aitchison, Lucy Bradford, James Smith Sr, Lula Skelton, and others. Movements reference travels to Lacon Ottawa Chicago and North Dakota with cattle hog shipments and farm moves. An ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets for biliousness and Dr Kings New Discovery for colds.
Real morality is an impelling principle that respects life, loyal in love, seeks useful daily work, subjects desires to sound judgment, puts public good above personal gain, abhors filth, is stern toward self but kind to others. Morality is found in any man guided by these principles, regardless of race station or religion.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Knott’s Croupine as a safe croup remedy with instant relief for children. The copy claims no poison, a chlordone-based formula, and a money back guarantee, urging purchase by Mail or in local stores in Monticello. It cites Dr. D. Yenott and a local banker endorsement.
David Real Harry Clark and D Ross visited Peoria on Sunday. E N Bogner expands stock and invites public inspection. Miss Bertha Lamaster visited Peoria the weekend. Thomas Curran and Frank Bill traveled to Peoria and Blue Earth respectively. Henry Schooks moved to Holand Minn with family. M W O Brien moved into Schooks house. Frank Murphy bought a large farm from John Thompson at Lacon, assigns Lem Boyer as manager. Bert Duncan wed Mary Cain in Peoria last week. couple hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm King. Court of last resort at the cross roads store overrules others. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as value for money.
Cottage news reports hedgepeth family relocating east of Tiskilwa Claus Swanson moves into Hedgepeths old house Chesney visited Princeton for business Fountain dined with Chesneys Mrs E M and Florence Providence visit Mrs Jardine Atkinses move near Mason schoolhouse Maupin family shifts to Atkins vacated farm Ernest Reynolds toured the farm P W Reynolds and sons shipped weekly Srv hae tata oom Olive Anna West visit Fern Hay awaiting telegram to move to Minnesota Old people win Sunday school contest, young people to host banquet at Ross.
Obituary notes Rev Frank Metcalf born in Australia who pursued ministry in the United States and led Bradford First Baptist from 1913 until ill health prompted his return. A farewell in his church parlor featured a gift purse of 130 dollars a gold watch silverware and a steamer trunk reflecting townsfolk tribute amid wartime travel delays.
The column reports visits by Maud din Pathopeilies and George Perkins in Peoria area, illness in families including Mike Clancy with Bright's disease, a planned but cancelled dramatic entertainment, Roy Wilco injuring his hand on a rusty nail, active bobcat hunting, mumps and sore throat illnesses, and improving Mrs Sumner Perkins amid ongoing community weather and farm life.
Circuit Court case William B. Anderson versus Anna E. Grange and E. H. Grange. Probate files include will probate for John Kapraun estate with letters testamentary to Henry K. Kapraun and Frank F. Kapraun, bond $400, and May term for claim adjustments. Trust discharge in Mary L. Locke estate. claims allowed against McDonough estate. Real estate transfers noted in Lacon, Toluca, and Santa Fe areas. marriage licenses issued for Isom to Lottie Gibs on Toluca route. Editorial excerpt discusses Wallace’s Farmer focusing on farming profitability and marketing cooperative efforts.
The article notes the opening of a new intercontinental line and canal project labeled 6C, predicting shifts in freight rates. It argues seaport points gain by cheaper freight to interior cities, with the Commerce Commission set to determine effects of these transport changes.
A historical notice claims Dr Kings New Discovery cured a child’s stubborn cough after repeated severe episodes. It praises the medicine as mild, pleasant, effective for children and delicate women, offering a trial bottle by mail with a stamp price.
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