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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1891
Page
2
A series of brief social items from Lacon covers visits by residents including Ode Scott, Arcene Pichereau and Alvin Barnes. Engagements, weddings, marriages and honeymoons surface with Rutland Utica and Ottawa mentioned. Neighbors move to Galesburg and Streator as church events and teas draw local attendance.
The Drummond Medicine Co of 4850 Maiden Lane New York touts Lightning Remedy for Rheumatism as a guaranteed cure with a price of five dollars per bottle. The ad promises prepaid express shipment if not in stock and claims dramatic potential value beyond the stated cost.
Local items note Charles McClanahan’s return from Chicago for a brief vacation visiting T. Van Antwerp & Co. for carpets. Other notices include the burial of Mrs Isaac N. Cooper from consumption and the death of Dr Henry Teamer with Masonic rites, while Rev Bailey filled the Baptist church to a crowded audience. Sentiments of sorrow are voiced for the late physician. Attending members hailed from Chillicothe La Prairie Center Lacon Henry Peoria and Delavan.
English Spavin Liniment removes Efard soft or hard lumps from horses and cures blood spavin curba splints sweeney ring bone and other blemishes It promises to save 50 dollars with one bottle sold by J King and A Powell druggists Henry Illinois to.
Rey Dille visited Peoria last week while Harry Monroe was a visitor from Tiskilwa over Sunday. Dr and Mia Willis and the twins traveled to Chicago for a pleasure and business trip, expected back today. The Corners meeting closed with 12 units joining the church and strengthening the society. Lillian Runnels at home for spring vacation with Lithania in poor health. Willing Workers meet at Wesley Runnels this week and services planned at another home. Steve Grady gains a $6 monthly pension on Uncle Sam’s roll. William Longman returns from Canada after 26 years, reports a good visit. Jesse W Barker of Saratoga marries Isadora Bhurts of Milo at the Whitefield Corners parsonage March 12. Quarterly meeting at Center church on Whitefield circuit next weekend with services including lovefeast and sermon by PE C O McCaulloch. Public invited.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills claim to regulate the vat stomach and bowels via nerves. The ad promises cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and is offered as suitable for all ages. Sample copies are free at J B F & F A Bowell's Drug Store. Henry Illsly
Tuesday hog shipments to Chicago noted along with several health updates. Mrs James Davidson’s mother suffered a light stroke while Dr Teamer and Maud continue recovering. Local deaths, recoveries, and small incidents are reported, including schoolchildren returning home and a surprise gift to Richard and Mrs Davidson from an insurance society.
Magnolia notes Mr Lash improves health A U Law moves to Whitefield town news wages high scarce farm bands. John Poyer US Navy visits health and public lectures March 20 Prof John Cook lectures at Masonic hall admission twenty cents. Temperance play Under the Spell at Masonic hall drew strong crowd. Recollections on Magnolia state of roads mail schedule changes and community life. Local clubs churches schools and fraternities profiled amid humor and comment.
Minnie Hawkins of Lacon visits with Bell Condit and Mra H M Duncan of Monica visits her father John Anderson Frank Edwards of Peoria visits friends in the locality. Quarterly BLE church meeting next Sabbath. Sacrament in afternoon. Generals Sherman eulogy praised by Rev C W Ayling at M E church last Sabbath. Married at Los Angeles March 17 Millard Sheldon and Minnie Condit. A strange fish appears in ponds and swamps. easily caught and described as a mouth with a trail.
Quaker Lane reports H C Mills built a stable and roofed a tenant house while Perry Mills recovers from a lame back. Lu Smith served molasses candy to the grange. Samuel Zebley visited Chicago recently. Maud Mills plans to be at home from school in Avril and will attend Decatur. Centerschool scholars plan an entertainment on March 28 eve. Isaac Sherman and two children visited local friends. The G A IRt.s add steps to their hall for better access. Magnolia Center WCTU to hold its second medal contest on April 11, admission ten cents. A Magnolia Mason hall drama Saturday night drew a well-filled audience. Eddie Price and Gertie Wilson return from school late next week. Eddie to Normal for another term, Gertie staying home.
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