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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
6
A jumble of social updates, travels, marriages, deaths, and community happenings across Mt Avibure, Peoria area, and Don Moines references. Reports include visits, parties, store improvements, a temperance meeting, a fire aftermath, W R 0 hospitality, a sudden death, and funeral details.
A late week report from the M E church notes a protracted gathering this week led by Mrs Clara Tarbill and Frank Tarbill visiting relatives in Chicago. Other items include wedding anniversary of Ad. B. Bagiers, furlough return of Oliver Hamilton, Anton Kosask moving, Blackwell's new home, Paul Nightwonger’s horse at multiple stables, and township collector Cooper’s death with Robert Waugh named to complete the term.
Mr Ketchum returned from Galva Monday and Clark family headed to York. Jasper Brown traveled from California with goods arriving Tuesday. A basket social at Center M E church next Tuesday evening Feb 1 supports Sunday school. Ladies bring baskets, gents draw partners, Sara toga glee club to perform.
Emma Swift remains ill with pleurisy as spring preparations begin. Dr Willis buys a new team. Clark Swift’s hired man moves his family and goods. Rey Dille conducts meetings at the Corners and grange organization forms. Augustus Steinger turns 21 on March 4 with a planned birthday party. Fred Townsend heads west with his family and belongings. Luther Brode visits from Buda with Arthur, hired to Wesley. George Washington sociable was held and praised. flags loaned by Lookout Mt post. Willing Workers report $16 net from the sociable and other fraternal activities.
Officers elected for the society include President Mrs Clark Switt Vice President Mrs Wesley Raonelis Secretary Mrs John Herr Treasurer Lillies Raonelle. Meetings monthly with an upcoming basket social March 26. A pound sociable and reception planned March 6 for Rev and Mrs Miller at La Prairie church. Articles mention Doyle’s season finish and Peter Kistr’s move to La Prairie, plus James Burnett’s move to Baratega farms and a local drama tale.
In Wenona several residents travel between nearby towns, and diphtheria prompts authorities to urge cleanliness and outbreak precautions. Numerous deaths are reported, churches hold services, and Postponed events reflect the health crisis.
A stream of social events fills the town with weddings, parties, and church notices. Oliver Downey and Miss Murphy wed at the bride’s home with a festive supper. Fred Morgan and Nettie Sparling marry amid a crowded scene at the Bearling house.
A mix of community items covers neighbors moving in, job changes, and a fair appointment. Accounts include a poultry superintendent appointment, quarterly meetings, debates on lectures versus libraries, and farmers improving methods during off season. Regional students pass exams, rank awards are listed, and senate bills pass with president Mills awaiting final approval. Grange notes list programs and questions for discussion.
An important discovery claims the pills act on the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. The preparation targets biliousness bad taste torpid liver pilea and constipation. Marketed as mild for women and children with 80 doses for 25 cents and a free sample at Dr Powells Store.
Community updates report health improvements in Mrs Lawrence Lippert and locals on the mend. Winter snowfall tops this season with preaching at Caledonia Baptist church and Magnolia protracted meetings yielding good results. Charley Nilson moves to Thornton place. Kate Ravcem joins ME church. Caledonia Sunday school planned for Easter exercises. Rev Blies of Magnolia visits Princeville and delivers a well received discourse.
The ad argues against ultra cheap goods and warns of low quality. It claims to offer desirable men and boys wear in cassimeres at near wholesale prices, stressing honesty about fabric content and color fade. It invites customers to buy heavy woolens, blankets, shawls, dress goods, and hosiery while saving on profits.
Local notes list residents changing farms and homes including George Koehler with G O Davis and Theron. Several social visits, a deathbed illness, horse speed tale, and a dog kennel nighttime anecdote close the communal items with a Cleopatra signature.
Presper Hill remains bright and Mrs Morse convalescent. Wm Shields ill with a sore leg. Woodmen plan a near term supper. Johnnie Mobauch, Ina Ransom, Maggie Morse, Nick, and Erven Broaddus had mumps. All invited to M E Church Caledonia next Sabbath at 3 pm for Easter preparations. Katie E Ransom joined the M E Church praying for faithful service.
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