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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
6
The note states a visit by specialists from Peoria to the CAMP HOUSE. It indicates a medical outreach by Henry Associated Doctors with a focus on local care. No specific dates or staff names are provided.
On Monday May 6 free one day consultation and examination offered by the Associated Doctors licensed in Illinois for stomach and nerve diseases. Bring urine for analysis. No charge beyond medicine. results shared with friends to prove effectiveness. Married women must come with husbands and minors with parents.
A collage of patient testimonials from 1905 to 1918 praising cures for rheumatism asthma nervousness stomach trouble and catarrh. Individuals in Illinois Indiana Iowa and Nebraska report improvements and express gratitude to Dr. Tally in charge.
Advertisement lists Beed Corn and Oats varieties including Reid's Yellow Dent Gold Lear ing and Silver Mine. Claims good growth before cold weather with high yield in bad and good years. Notes fine quality price low sold on approval and lists suppliers J O Win Sup and Julliam.
G M Locke writes to friends about travels from Terra Ceta Florida to New Orleans and Lawton Oklahoma. He notes railroad disruptions from floods, meeting Mr and Mrs Runnells, attending a sermon on charity, and plans to buy land at College Springs. He closes with a cure for colds advertisement.
A blaze at 11 pm Friday consumed the Rock Island depot in Lafayette Station, destroying the freight house contents while waiting room furniture and some office fixtures were saved. Tickets and records were moved to safety before the roof fell. the Hoadley elevator nearby was kept from spreading the fire.
Health plays a major role in success as a preacher and evangelist close a three week Bradford meeting. Fred Fisher led singing, with Mr Fisher noted for energy and organization and 125 conversions reported. Free will offerings raised about $900 for the campaign.
The Vern Swain, built largely new at Stillwater Minnesota, 184 feet long and 45 feet beam, will operate as an excursion steamer between La Salle and Alton. Percy Swain will command, the vessel seats about 180 passengers, features a large cabin with side state rooms and a forward unobstructed end. Boilers and engines are by David Swain and will allow ice cream production on board. Construction advances now with a June opening, Peoria arrival by late May, and a season running to mid September.
Mrs Hannum born Susan Ann German in Janesville Ohio Sept 14 1829 married Henry Hannum in Magnolia 1846. Six children four sons and two daughters, only William Hannum survives. Henry died 1863. Mrs Hannum married Thomas Johnston in Chicago Feb 9 1865. Daughters Stella Vogelsang and Maude Holmes living. She died after capillary bronchitis while with daughter in Peoria, funeral in Henry Illinois April 27 conducted by Rev Mercer. Burial Henry Cemetery.
J B Albert of Florid is reelected school trustee with 12 votes. Kays of the Montea telephone exchange installs new desks in County Clerk Greiner and Clerk Ramage offices. Paxson appointed postmaster at Hennepin pending Washington approval. Putnam county circuit court convened April 21 with 81 cases docketed. A contemporaneous report notes a $12,000 appropriation for various projects and a proposed War Department review. California fruit parcel arrives for John Coleman. Village election results list Turner president and Raley McEnany Dore trustees with 70 votes cast. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder relief. Burleson, newly appointed postmaster general, plans civil service reform and merit-based promotions for postmasters.
Classified blurb shows a sale of comics and related items including a price of 15 cents per item and a general price of 4.50 for 100. The notice references Mrs. W. Stoner in Henry Illinois with a date 3-27.
Healer Hawkins of 407 Masonic Temple Building Peoria Ill claims cures for epilepsy constipation asthma and more without drugs or surgery. Reports describe patients like Clayton Snyder and T N Blair as healed after multiple treatments and emphasize no charge for treatment with free-will offerings. Lyman and other healers are listed as associates and rooms are said to be comfortable for out of town patients.
A verse contrasting the farmer who toils to earn pay with the clerk who fears layoffs as expenses mount. The farmer’s income comes from land and crops while the clerk faces watered stock, dividends, and aging worries. Promissory note books and legal blanks offered at The Republican office.
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