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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
3
Announcement promotes a 1914 wallpaper line with a display of past styles and new spring papers. It highlights improved arrangements and a complete stock of designs and novelties, claiming exclusivity and affordability to suit every pocketbook.
Local residents report visits and illnesses including Frank VanAntwerp in Peoria and Miss Bess Hill with the grip. Various social calls occur with friends in Peru Verona Leroy and Clark City along with church events, a ladder incident, and a wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin.
Mystic Workers hosted a box social and dance at the town hall where baskets sold well and the event ran late. Performances included Miss Leila Maxwell and Miss Elsie Gehr on instrumental pieces, with solos by Miss Emmaury Warns and Mr Hans Otto, plus an orchestra. The evening raised about $15.10 for the Mystic treasury with attendance from Whitefield.
A Saturday birthday surprise for George Frank organized by his wife Mrs Frank featured a quiet home gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar McLaughlin and others as music, games, and a served supper followed by social good wishes.
A testimonial from David Moor of Saginaw Alabama credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a 15 year cough in his husband and an eight year cough in his son. The ad touts relief for hacking coughs throat and lung ailments with a money back guarantee and price 50 cents to 1.00.
The note reports several residents with grips illness including Arthur Kehlenbach and Henry H. Sargent. It mentions a farewell party on Dick Hayes street, Mrs Carver returning to Sparland, a sale of Mr Henry E L Sargent, Lyda Buck visiting Mario Garrett, and social calls by Ada Pringle, George Wiley, and Mrs Wm Russell.
The Lacon high school senior class enjoyed a social at Joseph Allen's home with a small group this year. Plans for two new buildings in Lacon include a new printing office and enhancements to Fifth street area, with construction set when weather improves.
A fragile eight to ten pound pork parcel caused a stir at Watseka’s post office. The box lacked proper packaging and the sausage spilled over a sack of mail, prompting criticism of postmasters and clerks for careless handling in this Springfield area incident.
A local woman begins a word‑of‑mouth campaign for Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo after giving bottles as gifts. The ad touts instant cleansing, hair and scalp benefits, and a money back guarantee, with prices listed and Rexall outlets selling the products.
Residents relocate to farms and homes near Chillicothe Lacon and Henry while others move to the Clint Moody place Lawn Ridge and the Rid dell farm. Local shippers move livestock to Chicago and Miss Emma Kanive visits. The L L C club hosts a wedding shower for Miss Lucy Gallup ahead of her March 18 wedding to Guy Moore.
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a cure for children worms and related ailments. It claims to expel seat and stomach worms, relieve foul breath and sallow complexion, and notes a candy confection form with a 25 cent price. The ad lists Kickapoo Indian Med Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Whitefield Center reports a busy week with multiple farm relocations in the district. Allan Rouse shifts to the old Aukland/Rowe farm, Frank Curry leaves for Camp Grove, Nick Smith takes Morrison farm, and Draper and Welson occupy neighboring properties. Families plan moves and gatherings as residents anticipate a favorable harvest and travel to Paxton and Ohio.
Otis Humphrey of Springfield, longtime U S district judge, has been elected trustee of the University of Chicago. He served as United States district attorney from 1897 to 1901 after starting his career on a farm near Jacksonville. The state department noted the water is deemed safe while investigators return to continue probing typhoid causes in the city.
George Perkina and the Squire came from Peoria for the Willard sale but the storm ruined it and they returned Monday morning. F D Nuras and family visited from Peoria then left Monday. Mrs. Belle Allen Cline and Mrs. Lizzie Gaumer came from Peoria to visit and celebrate Mrs. Wilder’s birthday. William Wilcox returned from Mudlavia Ind. and hopes for a cure. Rev and Mrs Curtis host William Hoskins, Panama veteran, who plans to work on the Green farm west of town with Robert Green this season.
Probate court orders include notices of final settlement for James K Wesner and Henry Johnson estates, custody and conservatorship actions for Latourette Ferrari Wilkins McLaughlin Bohnes and Speck estates, and guardian appointments. Real estate transfers list numerous quit claim and deed transfers in Lacon Richland and surrounding areas.
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