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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
14
A garbled miscellany reports deaths, marriages, and local incidents. John Cain died at the county farm and was buried last Sunday. Myra Judge Laws visited Denver. Susan Ponguin and old residents are noted. A railroad incident injured no one. several residents fell ill or faced care, with school events and clergy services mentioned.
Ad claims Little Barly Risere gives perfect safety for children with no gripe or harm. It asserts strong results for all users and hints at universal effectiveness. Sold by J. BE. & F. A. Powell.
Obscure list of condolences and town notices from Whitefield including deaths, sympathy messages, local meetings, and town affairs. Mentions of Mr and Mrs Seeanpean in Peoria, school updates, a March town auditor meeting, and local trades and repairs.
Fred Cleveland was called to Ogles Saturday due to a relative’s illness who died before arrival. He was brought to Renry for burial on Tuesday. John Divelbisa and wife visited Edward Sburta Sunday. Nina Niblock stayed with her uncle John Divelbisy and wife. Elmer Quinn was seen in the neighborhood Monday. Bertha Christman of Sparland is staying with cousin Mrs Clark Ball. Mira Newton Webber of Chicago visited J. O. Hill and wife. Richard Tremain was ill with grip. Rayall rented a farm, works with wife Disa Blots as housekeeper. B. B. Lowden of Lundy has eight phones in his garden. New phones installed for George Shorts and Thomas Hubbell. Mico Mollie Magee visited Beery Sunday. Her brother Jease, at school there, is recovering from boils and under doctor care.
Readable bits mention Granville and Elsonepla communities gathering Sundays, with names like Henry, Seth O Mire Jefferson Ducley, and local figures such as Judge Young and Leech. Mentions upcoming election on first Tuesday in April and political guidance to vote straight. Reports note illness, weather, and a daily mail or bureau beat delivery.
The piece notes a week of nightly entertainments by Putnam Medicine Co. amid mixed feedback from residents. It mentions a controversial rude act, a lecture by Rev Ivan Chatton on The Greatest Tragedy with stereoptic views, local weather events, a fireless electric storm, a watch prize for the most popular young lady, and various town items including a new telegraph line work, visits, and a medicine ad praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers and wounds.
In Baratoga the Democratic slate lists several local officials while Republicans fail to nominate a candidate to oppose James Corcoran who is praised as an effective road and bridge man. Weather notes mention rain and a meteorological display with a reference to upcoming tickets and township officers.
Catalog of women's cotton hose in multiple styles and sizes with prices from 10c to 50c, including fast black ribbed and alloy finish options. Children's stockings offered, with sale to clear remaining stock. mentions of brand names and special features like double knees and high spliced heels.
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