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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
2
The column reports on weddings and moves in Sparland and nearby towns, with updates from Varna, Lacon, and Metamora. It mentions social visits, property changes, and community events, including nominations for local offices and a Farmers Institute in Springfield.
Mr and Mrs W Miller plan to occupy the Feazle house this summer while Mrs Feazle returns to the Seipentanes area. Chas Swanson and John Austin swap goods with Swanson taking the dry goods and John the groceries. Evangelist Mrs Williams preached to a large crowd at the M church. A. W Miller displays a decorated drag store window and plans for dressmaking and millinery from April 1. A promotional note for Herbine liver remedy priced 75 cents with free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
The Whitefield area details Togo duck hunting fad among locals. Abbie Newman of Henry and Whitefield friends attend the event. A quarterly meeting is planned for March 28 at Center M H ohuroch. A basket social last week was canceled due to bad roads. The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs E Aukland on the first Wednesday in April. Mr and Mrs J Somers celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise dance and neighbors enjoyed visiting and refreshments.
Large turnout from Woodmen camp attended the initiation of three candidates at Henry Camp Saturday evening. The event followed by remarks on local church topics and notes on the ongoing caucus schedule for township offices. A nurse has attended to Fred Wheeler who recently underwent surgery for internal issues and is improving.
A mosaic of small items: visits in Steuben and Strawn, improving status of Wm Monler, Emmet Saft leaving school for sore throat, Rev De Clark's Sunday sermon on poor roads, Charley Tanquary’s fever relapse, Anna Robinson’s Temple Texas trip, Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin ads, bets on the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight, a funeral in Hennepin and Florid, bucklen’s Arnica Balm ad, local visits and illnesses, births, and a tax collector update.
HENNEPIN notes Willie Darley on vacation and Dr W J Thomas from Henry in town Monday. H O Eddy confined to home with measles. Alice Seaton visited Inex Shepherd-Inat-week. Morine Peterson shipped three Mrs Aug Shepherd and daughter to Michigan. Eight Modern Woodmen attended a camp meeting in Henry Saturday night. Nannie O Averill reported better. her father O Averill can be seen on the street this week. Zenor went to northern lows to oversee land interests. Spring arrives with house cleaning talks as snow clears. Frank O Porviance owns a chestnut filly standard bred likely to race. he tutored trotting mare Billby May to LF Boyle. The J F s were entertained by Mrs J W Leech Jr with sewing and carpets repair. Eight J De Taylor left town Sunday morning. Some reports say Garson City destination, others later clarified.
Magnolia residents report illnesses and recoveries including Mr WmitHauger's stomach trouble and various family illnesses. Dr B Forrest of Henry visited. Fred Small Sr. left for Philadelphia. Baby of Mrs Lonnae Sweet of Obenoa died born March 5. Hugh Chestnut of Ox Bow died March 10 and was buried March 12 at Caledonia cemetery. Rev St John led funeral services.
H M Blossom of H M Blossom Co Saint Louis recounts relief from influenza cough after using Ballard's Horehound Syrup. He notes sending a bottle to his sister and praising its efficacy. John Cranston of Illinois testifies the syrup outperforms other cough medicines. Price 50 cents. Sold by Dr Powell.
Mrs James McKnabb hosts cousin Josie Koehler from Nebraska visiting Palatine. Dr McGee to use the former German church lot as a pasture. teens plan a young people meeting at the church Thursday evening. Road crew urged to mark trees through the big woods between Florid and Palatine to aid the coroner’s travels.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment claiming its composition is unique and scientifically advanced. It lists wide range of uses from rheumatism and neuralgia to bruises, wounds, burns, sore throat, and paralysis. Sold by Dr Dowell.
During March the Nye school community advanced toward a library by laying its foundation. Local families including Chas Person J Hanso ner Larson and J Hanson join in the discussion and praise the project. Joseph Hnani sha of Ocoomiah Persia spoke Sunday on his country’s customs and religion. He studies at Augustana College Rock Island preparing for mission work in Persia. The Andersons hosted a birthday gathering marking Mr Anderson's 68th year as friends recall his timekeeping.
Andrew Morse shipped hogs on Tuesday. Henry Morse spent Sunday with parents. Willie Ransom helped Robert Shields this week. Fred Deyoe will work for Willard Studyven this season. Ligzie Kline and Margrete Kennedy visit Ina Ransom on Sas ay. John Morse and sisters Maggie and Lizzie spent Saturday evening at D H Ransom's. Mr and Mrs Will Francis named their new son Wilson Jenning. Mrs A A Random and son Willie visited in Henry shopping. John Chance and Dr Swem left for Chicago for an eye operation. Those who have been ill recently include Mrs Wayne Het Albert Forrest and Shields and Mrs Ransom who went to Henry.
The notes tell of Oliver Wilson planning activities in Belvidere at Grange work this week. Details mention a Tuesday noon wedding of Lia Price to Charles Stockhaus officiated by Judge McNabb at John B. Price and wife’s home, with an accompanying Wednesday evening reception.
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