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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
The Aparland department and Mrs Trompeter visited Peoria on business. Grace Fenelon of Peoria plans to subscribe to The Henry Republican. Community updates note illnesses, visits, saloonkeeper trip to Peoria, a missionary tea, Mystic Workers class initiation, and local home renovations. The new depot agent may leave, affecting staffing at the station. Spring weather chatter accompanies town happenings as residents anticipate improvements.
Water rises toward town with Lé in yards and skiffs roaming near the leery barn. The Ladies Helping Stand society elected new officers led by Hoadley as president and plans a missionary tea for March 18 at the Wide-Awake club room with supper from 6 to 6:30.
The Lacon Home Journal reports the marriage of John Schwarz of Whitefield to Miss Mary Schupp of South Lacon. The ceremony occurred Tuesday at 11 am in the convent chapel with Rev Fr. Hawley officiating. Guests, best man Barney Schupp and bridesmaid Christina Schwarz, celebrated at the bride’s home after the service.
La Prairie residents host visits from Montrose and Leigh family members while Charles Monier prepares to move to Princeton. News covers health updates, social visits, school contest success, surprise party for the Dodds, and real estate transfer at Lawn Ridge with Budde purchase. Elijah Stillman family relocates to Edelstein after health issues.
Otto Hurd visited Peoria Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Mike Ghert are ill with the grip. Hven sale well attended with high prices. Mrs Shane sick but improving. Mrs J B Smith visited Edna in Peoria last week. James Peterson moved to a rented farm near Worthington. Osmund Shane moved to Peterson farm. Brothers Ben and Wil on the Oak Park farm returned to help Harry recovering from pneumonia. Mr and Mrs J B Greene and others attended the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard Hodges near Conlon. The Speer soiree was among the best with careful gluing work and good attendance despite rough roads.
Lacon residents share social visits as Jimmie Hall returns from Peoria to stay with his father in Arizona soon. The region notes illnesses from grip to pneumonia with Mrs. Feazel ill and Mrs. Lake injured in a freight car incident on the C and A line. Local businessman backs protective credit associations to curb deadbeat habits. Charles Kuhl visits from Wenona and Nan Payton stays with Mrs. Anske.
South Whitefield notes report Miss Minnie Klein’s acute grip illness and Mrs Kaifer moving to Henry Johnny Schwarz’s home. Johnny and his bride take charge of the vacated country house. Walter Holler hosts a girl friend, with rumors of a charivari party. Crow Creek floods block roads. postman unable to run Friday. Time of year has arrived.
An advertisement extols acetylene gaslight as a superior home illumination. It claims colors are balanced like sunlight producing white light, promoting faster plant growth and eye comfort. It emphasizes ease of installation, long term cost, and maintenance advantages over kerosene lamps.
Farmers face rough roads as patience wears thin while T Hunt and Charley visit their new Henry home. Charley Hunt and wife spend time with Mrs. Hunt’s parents bringing home her young brother. Duck hunters log long hours, Ira Hawksworth and wife to occupy Kaiser's Henry farm home. Harry Holler assists Thomas Monier Jr. with spring farm work. DeRee Miss Mollie McGee visits Minnie Klein then heads to Dakota to preside over her brothers’ home. All wish them good fortune.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says the medicine loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even after hopeless prognosis. Sold under guarantee at A J Ironmonger’s drug store 50c and $1 with trial bottle free.
Ed Monier delivered two horses in Wyoming Monday with Frank Thir kell. Miss Mary Smith works for Mrs George Shorts and visited her sister Miss Alta last week. Charlie Lamb moved to Milo Wednesday and Roy Stone will take Lambs old place. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Frank Lidgard Thursday afternoon. Adam Staab and son dined at Henry Mattison's Thursday. Miss Corn Reynolds visited sister Mrs William Clement Saturday and Sunday. Charlie Reid and family traded on Henry Wednesday. A local option speech by Rev C E Dunlevy is set for Milo town hall next Saturday evening. George Barker Charlie Austin and Henry Mattison attended Charlie Monier's sale last Thursday. Lou Nichols and family moved into the Austin house vacated by Will Austin. Mr and Mrs Frank Lidgard and daughter visited Henry South Sunday.
Marriage licenses listed for John Schwarz and Mary Schupp of Whitefield and Antonio Cimino and Giovanna Costa of Toluca. Short notes on local people, hospital visitations, a resignation from Chug-Cotford, and farm and train era references.
Mr and Mrs Lon McClane hosted dinner with Mr and Mrs Adam Henkins and Mr and Mrs Charles Moore and their children. Mrs Will Carrico of Abingdon visits her husband’s parents. Mr Robertson injured after a fall from a hay rack. Moore’s house visit by Mrs Will Bentley. Advertising blurb on cough germs and Foley’s Honey for cold relief.
Sunday delivered a ten minute prayer in Decatur touching diverse groups from Mayor McDonald to police and saloon keepers. He urged salvation for drink sellers and mocked lawyers, provoking laughter. A 1650 strong Clinton delegation planned to join an all day temperance protest in Decatur, with a Quincy revival planned next year.
Rev IF Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for old army wounds obstinate sores and in his veterinary practice. Sold for 26 cents at A J Ironmonger's drug store.
Guidance on eating habits warns against fatigue overeating and hot baths after meals. Advice discourages excessive sugary and starchy foods and urges choosing foods that suit individuals while avoiding gloom at meals and late night snacking.
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