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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
11
Advertisement for Litchfield manure spreader buggies wagons robes and whips with the Marseilles Grain Dump claim and best on the market. Also offers machine oil kerosene and oily lubricants and invites trade offers with assurances of fair dealings and customer satisfaction.
Sparland residents engage in town affairs and visits as March approaches. Mentions include Mrs. Trompeter in Peoria on business, Grace Fenelon visiting Essie Hoadley, and Bert McLaughlin preparing pulverizers. The Mystic Workers plan a 12 candidate class and mail carriers face bad roads delaying routes.
The water line advances toward town with a potential steamboat landing nearby. Yards show flooding and skiffs surround the Mvery barn as the bus runs passengers across the water. The Ladies Helping Hand society elected new officers led by Mrs Headley and Mrs Simpson after a successful year. They plan an missionary tea on March 18 at the Wide Awake club room with supper from 6 to 8 pm priced 15 and 25 cents.
John Schwarz of Whitefield and Miss Mary Schupp of South Lacon married Tuesday at 11 am in the convent chapel by Rev. Fr. Hawley. The couple will reside on the Kaiser farm in Whitefield after a wedding dinner with about 25 guests.
La Prairie residents host and visit relatives including the Leigh and Monier families. News covers upcoming moves to Princeton, health updates, a gold medal winner at Durham Oratorical, a surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Dodd heading to South Dakota, and several guests staying with local families.
Herman Budde completed the purchase of the Allen property for 4500 dollars and moved into the farm and house near Lawn Ridge, a 20 acre trifle with a price per acre well above previous local farm sales. Philip Hoerr moved to Speer with his son in law Wm Elsizer, and Rev. A B Curtis preached at Edelstein Lawn Ridge and Speer. Vine Stillman and son Calvin left the old Trim house for Edelstein with Mrs Rose Hawley, as Calvin battles a cancer and the Stillmans relocate for comfort.
Otto Hurd visited Peoria on Tuesday while Mr and Mrs Mike Ghert and Mrs C Shane faced illnesses. Eyen sold many goods at a well attended sale. James Peterson leased land near Northampton and Osmund Shane moved to Petersons farm with his brothers Poe and Ben. Ruth Hinman returned from Oak Park to aid Harry amid his pneumonia and improved. A large turnout marked the Hodges anniversary party near Toulon despite rough roads and a fine Speer play drew praise though attendance was affected.
This item states the office offers printing services with prompt dispatch and invites orders for all kinds of printing work.
LACON residents honored Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jacobson with a surprise party before they move to the Col Mc Clanahan place near Sparland. Jimmie Hall returned from Peoria and will vacation in Arizona soon. The community noted illnesses and visits, while a local merchant urged a protective credit association to curb deadbeat customers. Mrs. M B Lake suffered injuries in a C and A caboose incident with brakes failing.
Miss Minnie Klein suffers an acute grippe attack while Mrs Kaifer relocates to Henry. Johnny Schwarz will oversee the Kaifer country home, joining a neighborly reception as his bride, formerly a local pupil. Walter Holler hosts a visiting friend amid rumors of a charivari party. Bad roads halt post deliveries as Crow Creek overflows, halting traffic. The season’s change is underway.
Rural Gaslight for Country Homes touts acetylene lighting as color balanced like sunlight. It claims plant growth, eye comfort, odorless rooms, and lower cost per candle power versus kerosene. Install in two days with monthly carbide topping, via Acetylene Jones in Chicago.
Farmers endure poor roads as conditions test patience while daily routines and land plans unfold. Mr and Mrs T B Hunt visit their son Charley and his wife in Henry awaiting possession of a new home. Duck shooters report a good catch and seasonal activity continues.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa declares there is no use to die from lung trouble as long as Dr Kings New Discovery is available It loosens a cough quickly and can cure lung disease even after doctors say hopeless The remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis hoarseness is sold at A J Ironmongers drug store with a 50c and $1 price and a trial bottle free
Ed Monier delivered two horses to Wyoming with Frank Thirkell as escort Miss Mary Smith works for Mrs George Shorts She visited her sister Miss Alta last week Charlie Lamb moved to Milo Roy Stone will take the former Lamb place Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Frank Lidgard Thursday afternoon Adam Staab and son dined at Henry Mattison's Cora Reynolds spent weekend with her sister Mrs William Clement Charlie Reid and family traded in Henry Wednesday Local option speech by Rev C B Dunlevy at Milo town hall next Saturday evening George Barker Charlie Austin and Henry Mattison attended Charlie Monier sale Lou Nichols and family moved into the Austin house vacated by Will Austin Mr and Mrs Frank Lidgard and daughter visited Henry Sruth Sunday
Court house news lists marriage licenses for John Schwarz and Mary Schupp of Lacon, Antonio Olmino and Giovanna Costa of Toluca, plus community notes from Toluca. It mentions Kathleen Breen visiting a Chicago hospitalized brother Maurice, D. M. Stratton returning from Missouri with horses for spring trade, Chris Cofford leaving Devlin Coal for Davison & Livingston elevator, a wagon depot talker Worth McVicker, and carrier Harry Skelton praised for reliable service on R F D No. 1 despite heavy snow.
A roan Belgian stallion is for sale by the undersigned. He is a full blood and imported and pedigree goes with sale. Apply at once to T. A. Seelye, Henry, Illinois. February 27, 1931.
Mr and Mrs Lon McClane entertained a small gathering for dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adam Henkins Mr and Mrs Charles Moore and their children Mrs Will Carrico of Abingdon visiting relatives. Mr Robertson suffered a bad fall from a hay rack. Mrs Will Beatty visited C Moore on Monday afternoon.
When you have a cold the mucous membrane is inflamed and the disease germs you breathe find lodgement and multiply especially the pneumonia germ. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes and heals the inflamed air passage stops the cough and expels the cold from your system. Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger.
Rev Billy Sunday concluded a Decatur revival sermon on Work with a ten minute prayer listing local officials police and many groups. He included a sharp dig at breweries and saloon men while expressing love for them and a desire to save them. A 150 man Clinton delegation planned an all day temperance visit, and Sunday pledged to return to Quincy in a year.
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen arnica salve as the best healer for his army wound and stubborn sores and also uses it in his veterinary practice. Priced at 25 cents at A J Ironmonger s drug Store.
A list of dietary guidelines warns against eating while fatigued or overheated and after meals. It advises delaying baths, limiting sugar and starches, avoiding foods that disagree, steering clear of gloom at meals, not overeating highly seasoned foods, avoiding between meal eating, and eating fruit before breakfast.
Stockmen and agricultural authorities predict hogs may be scarce this summer. Whether prices rise hinges on the actions of the packers' trust, making the outcome uncertain and affecting farmers and markets alike.
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