Clarke and Co Silks Bargains in Armine Royal Silk
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
6
Our Sister Towns Lacon brings local notes and obits
Mrs Rathburn of Chicago visits her sister Mrs J R Chapman in Lacon. Mabel Gale returns from near Aurora for vacation. Weddings noted Ida Hall Tuesday and Laura Gregory Wednesday. Rev A F Marah and Rev J P Barrett preach to attentive listeners. U S S O meeting grows with effort. Mrs Helen Gouger to lecture March 28 at court house. Carpet rag sewing party and a surprise party at Fred Colling’s for his wife. Revival at Methodist Church continues with nine accessions. WCTU holds annual tea at Temperance Hall with new members. Mrs Fraser and Mrs Bonham attend Washburne Sparland meetings. Prof E N Spellman’s wife returned home to Varna for burial. Spellman married Willey in Varna last year. Deaths of Mary Bangs Hirsch and Anna Painter noted. Dr Blanchard dies near Minooka. Ban Barnar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathburn
Chicago
J. R. Chapman
Mabel Gale
Aurora
Ida Hall
Laura Gregory
A. F. Marah
Pittsfield
J. P. Barrett
U. S
David Owens
Helen M. Gouger
Court House
Gougar
Mcfadden
Fred Colling
Collins
Methodist Church
Mr Mc
Washburne Society
Varoa
T. M. Shaw
Metamora
Mary Bangs Hirsch
Mondamoraleg
Mra Hirsch
Mra
Frank Ireland
Washburn
Mrs Shaw
Anna Painter
Lacon
Blanchard
Minoak
Itia
Bloomington
Josh Badgley
Joliot
Lacona
BanBanra
Local Notes On Residents and Travel
Sparlanda Wm Wabster built an addition to its barn. Airs Hd Root of Bradford visits her mother and slaters. Ashey looked after his farm in Iroquois county last week. O if Walt attended a funeral in Varna for Mrs Spellman Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparlanda
Wabster
Bradford
Slaters
Ashey
Iroquois County
Walt
Varna Wriday
Spellman
Sparland Notes From Last Week Include Local Visits
Major Webber and family from Saratoga visited Mr and Mrs Watt last Saturday. The Odd Fellows of Sparland plan an April 26 social. Mrs Duncan returned home from an extended visit with friends and in laws. Henry visitors Mr and Mrs H. J. Gregory visited Mr and Mrs Buckley last Sunday. Pay day at the coal shaft yielded several hundred dollars. Petre advertised farm machinery buggies and wagons for sale. Mrs S. B. McCluskey returned from a visit to Atlantic Iowa. May Newell injured by a stone fall at the coal shaft last Monday. St Patrick’s Day observed with heavy drinking by a few locals. The sick folks are recovering well. Bauighman and Tarbill sold last half of lot 4, block 6, Cotton’s addition to Sparland to R. M. Risby. Mr and Mrs G. W. Zimmer tied wedding anniversary on March 19. “North Oil Gift” a fine helm horse owned by William Webster. William Pease of Oregon visiting relatives in Sparland. Will, a Sparland lad, making his own fortune. residents express pride. G. E. Ono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Webber
Saratoga
Watt
Odd Fellows
Sparland
Duncan
H. J. Gregory
Henry
8. B. McCluskey
Atlantic Iowa
May Newell
Bauighman & Tarbill
R M
Cotton
Spariand
G. W. Zimmerty
William Webster
Wm Pease
Oregon
Brasfield
Will
G. EB. Ono
Ira Barnhart
Iowa
Clark & Son
Wm Golden
Montana
Washington Territory
CG. M. McCurdy
Eureka
Charles
W. L. Kelso
Billy
Allison Petit
H. M. Duncan
Princeville
Putnam
MM. EB
Charlotte A. Wheeler
Pasadena
Cal
H. Wheeler
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
James
Swaney
McCracken
Kansas
Dave Haines
Watson
James Gilter
Elder McCurdy
Burt
Bartimeus
Son of
David
Jesus
Christ
J Vaach
John Nelson
Seattle
St Paul
Whitefield notes of farms schools and mischief
Elmer Dally reports a missing horse while road work continues. Ed Grady rents Harrison Gregorys place and moves in. Sugar Grove school starts next Monday with J C Bouton as teacher. Ward Wallace returns tax books and notes good collection progress. Dennis Farling and many family members sick with measles but improving. Mr and Mrs Mohler back in their old home. A young teacher in training near Squire Huffman, farmers plow ahead, spring arrives early. Local exchanges span beef jokes, visits from Flora Peters and others, with school openings and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohler
Squire Huffman
Henry
Adams’s
Heim's
Heim
Adams's
Whitefield Corners Local Notes and School News
Weather records show 64 degrees in shade last week. School elections plan two directors this spring. Easter services prepared at Sunday school. Will Wright and Ed Scharts recover from illness. Maud Stringer heads to Peoria for summer. Plows operate in Milo in stubble and sod. Miss Allen restores order with firmness. Maz Kelly assists at invoicing then plans return. W W society report shows net $166.02, expenditures $15.02, cash balance $1.00. Fresh measles invoices noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wright
Ed Scharts
Maud Stringer
Peoria
Milo
Theodore Clark
Harry Snell
Mia Kenyon
Ethel Willis
Local merchants and shooting club spar in lively ad hoc column
A verbose local column discusses new merchants Worthington and Little arriving, stock plans and price cuts, mock battles over stove etiquette, and a playful quarrel with Clyde about shooting club bravado. The piece ends with advice to emulate triumph and quiet rivalry.
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Sells Against May Morning Cough
A short ad style note highlights Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a remedy for a distressing cough. It mentions Mrs Jones at a window with five children playing and Salvation Oil used for sprains and cuts, echoing domestic household uses.
Weather talk and local visits headline region notes
The item mentions sewing ants, weather, and local visits. Frank Ramp and Jim Martin are noted with land, while Mra Henry Stroup, Cass Ramsey, Jane Ramp, and Mra Fred Wolf with Misses Elsia Sperry and Mattie Johnston are referenced visiting. A list of the sick is promised with several names including Chold's little boy, Mra Clemmie Smith, Dick Antrum, and Will Westbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ramp
Jim Martin
Henry Stroup
Cass Ramsey
Jane Ramp
Hopewell
Fred Wolf
Elsia Sperry
Mattie Johnston
New Medical Principle Promises Nerve Relief
An advertisement proclaims a revolutionary approach by Dr Powell's Drug Store featuring samples of a nerve remedy claimed to aid digestion and bowels. The copy emphasizes mildness and broad applicability as a new principle in treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Local notes and society updates in Princeville area
John Knoto of Princeville and J M White of Englewood visited Tuesday while Jonnie Ehmler and Lottie Greinet left for the west. Circuit court meets with Judge Page. Mason & Co received a boatload of agricultural implements. J H Dunlavey returned from Nebraska with two carloads of horses. A select party at Katie Schermerhorn's and a M E S S sociable at May Campbell’s. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer advertised as dandruff cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phead
John Knoto
Princeville
J.M White
Englewood
Jonnie Ehmler
Lottie Greinet
West
Drj M Cowen
Peoria
Gertie Barmore Circuit Court
Judge Page
Mason & Co
John Deninger
Magoon Barnes of
Lacon
J. H. Dunlavey
Nebraska
Chicago
Wedding Bells and Travel News From Putnam
Local notes report weddings and a Putnam couple’s Seattle trip after their St Paul stop. Mentions include Charles, W. L. Kelso, and Mrs Wheeler heading to Pasadena with details of a recent Eureka pastor’s nuptials. Also notes an equinox storm and church meeting scheduled for April.
Nervine Free Samples Promoted For Neural Ailments
Advertisement touts Dr Miles' Nervine as a cure for headaches dizziness nervous prostration and fits after long illness. Claims several local patients were cured after sixteen physicians failed. Warns Nervine contains no morphine or opium and offers free sample bottles at Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Local Notes From Hennepin Township and Surroundings
Quauker Lane Jr and Mite visit Hennepin while Emma Wilson travels to Sterling. A social event at J N Wilson's Tuesday evening is noted. Fifteen scholars took the fluonan examination at Hennepin. Edith Milla visits her sister near Bloomington. Mr Sutherland near Bloomington hosts a visitor. Clarence Mills seen in the neighborhood during vacation. Mr and Mrs Harvey Ramsay move to the Bobbitt farm this week. Bell Bros mill destroyed by fire last Friday caused by engine spark. Wilson John Swaney Morris Emma Wilson attempted Grove meeting in Hennepin township but funeral halted progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite
Hennepin
Emma Wilson
Sterling
J N Wilson
Edith Milla
Sutherland
Bloomington
Clarence Mills
Harvey Ramsay
Bobbitt Farm
Bell Bros Mill
Wilson
John Swaney
Morris
Hennepin Township
Local Neighbors Share Spring Happenings and Visits
Joan Morgeson moved on Mr Durfey's property. Jim Shields lost a calf last week. William Perdew moved east of Oxbow. D L Travis owns 60 acres near his place. Jakes and wife host at Uncle Edward Jakes. Spring work begins as farmers plan. Fox chase preparations stir the neighborhood. Alex Gibson visited James Shields family last week. John Link returned to Peru Thursday. El Allen and son Henry visited Shields. H Ranson visited once. his son will stay with Shields. Mr and Mrs C H Ransom welcome friends on Main Street. mail directed to Oxbow, Putnam County, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shields
William Perdew
Oxbow
D. L. Travis
Jakes
Edward Jakes
Alex Gibson
James Shields
John Link
Peru
Allen
Henry
Shields
GC. H. Ranson
C. H. Ransom
Main Street
Putnam County
III
Local Notes Roundup and Social News from Milo
Delayed from last week weather improves slowly. J L McCullough sick but better now. An apron sociable at M E church Tuesday evening March 12. Brother Secret drew good crowds at Christian church Sunday. Measles few in Milo. Adam Shriver remains the sickest. Married at Milo residence the bride’s agents present. Mary Ambert wed J A Nevitt Sunday March 10. Uncertain who tied the knot. Wishes for long life and happiness. Set up the cigars, Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ambert
J. A. Nevitt
Thomas
Fourteenth Century? Nuptials in Seanchwine Parish Feast
In Seanchwine township Putnam County Hi a large wedding party celebrated the marriage of M Drake and May Giltner the eldest daughter. The festivity featured a piano procession by Mrs Durbin Downey and a brief sermon by Rev C M McCurdy followed by a repast praised for abundance. Guests included local families and neighbors who offered gifts and congratulations as the couple prepared to manage the Giltner farm for the elderly relatives Echoes of the day describe mutual long forks of life shared by the Drakes and Giltners and a community moment of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Nuptiat Kaet
James Giliver
Seanchwine Township
Putnam County
Peroof
Artars
M. Drake
May Giltner
Durbin Downey
Slater
C. M. McCurdy
W. M. Drake
Giltner
Parker
Giltoer
Drake
James Giltner
J Drake
Elder Parker
L. Case
7bin Downey
Jon Sparling
O P Carroll
George Sleator
W. H. Wheeler
Irvin Williams
Geo Burt
Mra L. Frisbey
Millie Downey
Martha Williams
Effe
Etta Bracken
Bell
Ida
Lillie Drake
Rey
M. McCurdy
Mathias Louis
J. P. Bracken
J. L. Marshall
W. M. Downey
Will Wherry
J. E. Parker
Wm Stekle
Grant Perkins
Wm Hunter
Fred Aforgan
W J. Veach
Orton Perkins
Herman Noscan
Gis Anderson
Electric Bitters praised as purer medicine
This advert claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases purify blood remove pimples boils and salt rheum ward off malaria fevers help headaches constipation and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction or money back available at Powell's drug store priced 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell’s Drug
Advertised Letters At Henry Post Office
At Henry post office on March 16 1889 James Ballantyne Mrs H L Pauley H rere Mrs Barbara Steward Irvan I Nam Mail time 900 a m 550 p m 720 p m night mail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Post Office
James Ballantyne
H L. Pauley
H. Rere
Barbara Steward
Irvan I. Nam
Alee
Spring Tonic Claims Relief From Ayers Sarsaparilla
Ad claims spring fatigue relief from Ayers Sarsaparilla. It says the product cleanses the system restores energy and vigor. Lostant reports fire loss estimated at 40 675 dollars with 4 900 dollars insurance. The block will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostant
Mr Joseph Jefferson to Publish Autobiography in Century
The Century will serialize Joseph Jeffersons autobiography starting this autumn. The noted actor, beloved by the public, will recount six generations of the Jefferson acting family and his early life touring with his father in western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Thig
Stig
Grande Lane
America
Dex
Kemp's Bilsam for throat and lungs trial size offer
The text urges Henry residents to visit their druggists for Kemp's Bilsam to treat throat and lung affections. It notes about two thousand population and many complaints, promoting trial sizes free, bottles 60 cents and one dollar, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ini
Kemp
Horse Theft and Confession Mixed With Mission Notes
Timothy Hunt of Whitefield recaptured his horse from A L Hupp after a theft linked to George Bailey who had boarded with Hunt’s family. Bailey had recently joined Hunt at a Rowe sale, rode home, and vanished with the horse before Hunt recovered it. The matter was settled between Hunt and Hupp. Rev J F Lockney assisted at a Catholic mission in Keithsburg with sermons on the Word of God and Drant enness as crowds attended despite rough roads and bad weather. The mission continued at Viol and Fre Easpton with large congregations listening to the preacher’s exhortations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Hunt
Whitefield
A. L. Hupp
George Bailey
Mr Hortfy
Mr Hunt
Mr Bailey
Rowe
Bailey
Hunt
AL. Hupp
Hupp
Plevin
Hurt
J. F. Lockney
St Josephs Church
Keithsburg
Burke
Father Lockney
Father Burke
Violt
Easpton
Viol
Nature's Own Trae Laxative to Aid Digestion
Early 20th century ad offers Nature's Own Trae Laxative from the California Fig Syrup Company claimed to cleanse the system, relieve headaches, colds, fevers, and indigestion. Sold by Dr Powell at the little old house behind the air residence of John Eckhart later moved to a farm. Eckhart’s transfer converts property into a large hen house with chicken coop plans described as an infant industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Californa Fit Syrup Company
Powell
John Eckhart
John Hw
Tobo
Buckten Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Buckten's Arnica Salve claims to cure cus raises sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents a box. In Peoria the electric light shone so bright it reflected on the sky during a Monday evening illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckten
Winter Cholera Remedy Sold By Local Dealer
Winter cholera a bowel complaint called winthosira appeared in several northern cities last winter and may spread this season. Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarthas Remedy is a certain cure and for sale by J. W. Niece. The Rescue did not make a Peoria trip owing to a stay bolt issue. passengers traveled by train today after a boat incident near the narrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
Chamberlin
J. W. Niece
Peoria
Will
Syrup of Figs Promoted By Local Meeting
The article promotes Cantforty liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs as a perfect harmless laxative. Dr Powell sells it in bottles and jars. G. A. R. post members L. A. Meier Walger Scott Robert Horr RS. Ervin F. A. Goodrich Wm Lopeman attended an open meeting and described a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
G. A. R. Boys
L. A. Meier
Walger Scott
Rober Horr
RS. Ervin
F. A. Goodrich
Wm Lopeman
Ubiscothe
Heart Disease Cure Claims By Dr Powell’s Drug Store
Fragmentary ad text promotes Dr Mites’ Net Care for heart disease with breathing difficulties swelling ankles and chest pain. It claims sale at Dr Powell’s Drug Store and urges readers to obtain the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powells Drug Stort
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