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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
Everett Gulp's youngest child dies suddenly and is buried at home. Residents attend a corner stone ceremony for a new school. guests visit from Peoria, Pittsburg, and Chicago. Weather shifts with winds, rain, and a spring-like rebound. Local families share news of visits, births, illnesses, and daily labor.
The 83d anniversary of the I C C F in the United States was observed by Clayton lodge 812 with Bro W Yarger and wife of Whitefield and others attending. Mrs Gertrude Burson died near Kinceton last week and was buried Thursday. she had been known as Gertrude Van Antwerp. The Eastern Star will entertain on May 6 at Town Hall with Mr Bayberry’s Dilemma and Samuel Drayton’s Fortunes and Misfortunes in three acts followed by a tableaux. Prof J H Bouton resumed teaching after inflammatory rheumatism. Edna and Emily Case visited Missouri.
Josh Edgar of Germantown Val states he endured sciatic rheumatism fourteen years while able to move yet in constant pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm it gave immediate relief and eventually cured without return. Sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Community letters note sympathy for Lundy family after a trouble time. A horse illness affected by Dr Willett, with thoughts that the horse is not in danger. Social visits include Hofer family, Peter Newhalfen, and Myron Worthington. Several residents and guests are mentioned including Mrs Fairchild, Mrs Adams, and Mrs Rickey and daughters.
Mrs Dr Pershing and Cora Reynolds attend League rally at Bethel church Steuben report good attendance and engaging program. Family updates include illness and death in Princeton and funeral services. Willing Workers plan Breezy Point entertainment May 21 with 12 young ladies. Grange hall Friday hosts travel show graphophone moving pictures and songs. Local church members visit, new member received, rain celebrated, and Dr Pershing reelected school director. Public health note advocates White Cream Vermifuge for children.
Mrs Austin Hannum and daughter Mary of Tandy with daughters in law visit P D Kleins as they head to Wyoming to meet WS Hannum owner of the Idea Hotel. Raymond Ryan ill with pneumonia, doctors King and Cheatham consult. Ina Thomas new clerk at Weal and Winn’s, and James Winn elected school director. Ed Hennessey returns to Henry, Joe Mahoney to run two drug teams, and school resumes in Monier district with Siies Applen as teacher.
Rev Wray is ill so Christian church joins with the M E. people for Sunday evening worship. Putnam school teachers and township teachers attend the Institute at Ottawa Friday. WL Kelso renovates his store with paint and Charles Condit rides in a new buggy.
Advertising notice from Schaefer agent offering dyeing and cleaning services at Fitch's Laundry with telephone contact 120 for specialized at tent Sinance See dry work.
Eva Taylor spent Saturday and Sunday with Stella Applen and family with plans to visit Frank Applen and the little ones. William Yarger and wife traveled to Sparland to visit Kinney and family and attend the Odd Fellows anniversary. Mrs Gugty Nichelle visited her sister and mother, with remarks on Mrs Caley improving. Ed Shorte's visitors included Herry Bensbures and Elmer Martell. Willie Taylor visited Ed Daniels. Lyman Ader with Ed Shorts and wife. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for digestion and vitality with a Dr Powell’s City Drug Store listing.
John Homans, a German farmer and longtime Putnam county resident, shot himself Tuesday morning about 11 o clock. The family heard a gun report as he crossed the yard and found him dead, with the manner of the death undetermined.
Durable old ad proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Balm a universal healer for eczema scaldhead ulcers burns and bruises. Claims quick relief and lists Dr Powell’s City Drug Store as seller.
Local items celebrate visits and visits by Frank Funk and family of Oxbow, Mrs Arohold of Peoria teaching Royal Neighbors, and several residents moving or preparing new homes in Henry. The Deestrick Schule is set for April 30 at the Masonic Hall with Evans neighborhood talent. The Masons plan to attend Lacon cornerstone ceremonies and post office painting progresses.
The week begins with Phretenry brothers and Booth family members heading to Oklahoma. Wm Breno and children visit Mrs Daken in Bandy. Miss Ferguson and Geulv Funk called on Sunday. J G Devlin of Topeka Kansas spent Sunday evening in town. Loma Ramney visited McNabb on Thursday. Mrs Jane Deantia is re-shingling her house.
The McNabb correspondent defends reporting standards saying many items come second hand and appeals for less criticism. O F Conklin clarifies an error about his land option in Morgan County where his McNabb farm is offered below its former $125 per acre price. A. Wilnon returns from a western trip praising California as Western Union convention news unfolds.
Mt Palatine and McNabb students shine at the contest with Edward E. Laughlin winning the Gold Medal and Edith Harkins earning first honors. Local families, including Mr and Mrs William Laughlin of Granville, visited E. H. Laughlin, while others from Lostaut and Cajolla area attended events and shared greetings with old friends.
Ko EE Phebe Vail returns from western visit and stays with sister Mrs Wesley Upnelly in Whitefield. Telephone lines were damaged by last week’s wind storm affecting communication in Lone Tree and Whitefield. J Rinenburger’s daughter has pneumonia while wife ill but improving. David Wright Frank BeH and Geo Freer visit Princeton as jurors next week. Mrs John Herr of Whitefield visits Mrs McKeon. Corbly Wright and wife in Tip Kilwa. Oliver Downey shells corn after rain.
A historical advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a universal remedy for consumption and throat lung diseases. It claims it cuts phlegm and mucus, enriches blood with oxygen, and relieves inflamed throat and lungs. Trial bottles are free at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Last week Trome reports a benefit program for Augustana College by Swedish Lutheran church youth groups. A social on Friday night April 25. Neighborhood newcomer Robert Patterson joins Arispie via phone and offers help. School election results show Christenson elected for three years. Visiting relatives Mrs Mendel and Lynda Rock Island at Charles Norlin’s home. Hubert Patterson and family visiting from Aris PIE area. John Norli returned from Peoria to see relatives. Subscriptions urged for the Henry Republican.
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