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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
6
Day Bros. partner John Day visits Peoria while Geo Kunkel calls on Lacon, and Mrs Otto Neff and others travel between Springfield and Lacon. Court and social events anchor a week of notices as residents travel, study, or face relocation.
The Sparland scene lists a Republican caucus planned for next Saturday and reports several local illnesses, deaths, and visits. It notes Mrs George Simpson is sick, Mrs Patrick Collins died last Tuesday, A J Baughman is unwell, and Elder D R Howe and wife visit Mrs Zimmerman. Also mentions Mrs King and other residents, and a death from typhoid pneumonia.
Ola older woman Atchison dies Saturday about 10 a.m. after suffering a bad grippe illness. She was described as a very old lady.
The South Whitefield column reports the sick were improving, mentions Mrs Fisher visiting daughter Mrs A Fleetwood, and Georgie Waughop leaving school due to weak eyes. It notes emigration from Midway, a warning about trespassers on Weis lake ground, social visits, potato concerns from a cold snap, house moves, and the death of Mrs Patrick Collins with heartfelt tributes.
Fred Dawson and wife visited his father as the week closed. Geo Worley will saw wood for Dawson and others. L Crise shipped a carload of sheep to Chicago, accompanying them for safety. Harney brothers plan a trip to Bureau County to farm, Maggie joining to supervise. Hirs Studley returned home after caring for her ailing mother Mrs Frisbey. Eli Pyle sale attracted a large crowd with goods selling well. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder touted as World’s Fair highest award.
Retailer advertises a March sale offering deep discounts on suits hats and shoes. Items list prices and sale prices including suits 10 to 7 dollars hats and shoes various reductions with multiple misspellings and price errors throughout.
Next week we go to market for carpets novelty dress goods prints ginghams and muslins as the store promotes its fabric selection for upcoming season shopping.
In Stronghurst NL Rev Ward conducted a revival meeting that converted about 60 attendees. Local notes mention residents visiting relatives, chicken business among Fred Wilmot and Haven Leigh, and land sales tied to the Andrew Smith estate. Funerals for Geo Hastings and grandma Aitchison were held, with patients and parishioners gathering amid seasonal changes. Mrs P Collins died from paralysis, shocking the community.
Frank Dawson moves on the Doran place while George Harrison attends court in Peoria. Huffman school closed due to scarlet fever. Burtha Burt opens a school in Conover district. Richard Parker returns from visiting cousin Wm Weir. he is a prosperous Iowa farmer. Bruce Wilson’s new well yields 35 feet of water at 86 feet, causing the wall to flood. Wilson’s teacher Ed ward Burt receives a gold pen from his students and Elsie Weir presents it. A friendly gathering at Bruce Wilson’s marks the occasion with a literary program and games. all report a pleasant time.
Chas Anderson has been indisposed for a few days. A large number of Putnam citizens attend court in Hennonpin. Mary Anderson returns from Morton. Mrs Minnie Zeffler visits her mother Mrs Taliaferro. A C sociable is planned at O P Carroll's on Wednesday evening March 13. Indictment renewed against Geo Williams for shooting M A Thompson. trial in Hennepin next week. Ladies Aid Society C sociable at Carroll's March 13. Deestrick Skule by Helping Hand society a success. Jacob Henkins dies in Chicago typhoid fever. funeral March 7. Rev J B Parker visiting family in Belvidere. Social evening at Wm Wheeler’s reveals new piano purchase.
Edward Hunter died at his residence east of town Saturday afternoon of stomach cancer. The funeral at Christian church drew a large crowd with Rev Daniel R. Howe delivering a masterful sermon. The Masons led graveside rites as Magnolia notes mark a good neighbor and family man. Peddlers, visits by Dr Howard Van Dorn, Ladies Aid earnings, and local social notices fill the week.
Anna Wilson fights a deep cold while Dillie Heyling suffers pneumonia. A. B. Wilson serves on a grand jury. Local social reports include a rag social at Grange Hall with Bell Bumgarner improving after illness. Fundraising efforts by Nebraskal solicitors yield 3132, aided by W C T U carpet rag event raising enthusiasm and lively bidding for ribbon balls.
Aquilin Burger moves into town and several residents make housing and job changes. Wm Hoyle relocates to the old home place, William Hunt rents a nearby farm, and De A McGee is rumored to consider returning. A new Mt Palatine gun club trap setup with 5000 clay birds is noted amid other local shifts.
A claimed miracle remedy titled Mystic Cure advertises rapid cure of rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. The text asserts it acts on the system to remove the cause and end the disease, with the first dose said to give major benefit. Sold by J. E. & F. A. Powell, druggists, Henry.
Vague notices mention Fred Perdew’s sick wife and Ethel Zenor on the sick list with possible school closure. References to Belle Lizzie Ben George and a harsh pledge to kill the ducks appear alongside sales like the Burger sale where items sold well. Names Marcus Rayes Antone Ragvy C A Morris and horse sales to Onry Mills hint at trade with Chicago. The fragment ends with a woman asking her husband about tariff details.
The item mentions a marital dispute and a misreported win about law rels attributed to Mrs W. CG Forrest, clarified as not won by anyone. It notes illness of Chas G. Ransom, sugar tree tapping by neighbors, Ed Chance's many friends, and a death of a Mrs. who died at 9 am last Thursday with burial last Sunday. Sympathy extends to the bereaved family.
Whitefield reports diphtheria while H M Funson is expected home. A rumor notes a new store at the corners. John Henneberry and sister Katie returned to Pearis to resume work. Corby Wright and Milsworth move nearby this week. Funeral of Edward Hunter in Putnam drew many locals. Perry Dunn rents Ned Ryan place and plans move. William Rinehart and family relocate to T T Funson farm. Abraham Anderson and wife hosted a turkey dinner last Sunday.
New subscribers and one year advances offer The Henry Republican for one year plus The Business Guide by J. L. Nichols for merchants workers and households. No hotel in Patna but Mrs Taliaferro provides a welcoming lodging with meals and beds at a fair rate. Nominations for town offices due by the 18th. aspirants and others should note. Lucy Burt hired as tro*/millinery assistant at Adkinson millinery in Henry county. Roads remain muddy and sickness is decreasing.
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