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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
3
Sparland and nearby towns report residents and visitors transacting business and socializing. Wm Riddell and A Aitchison were in Toulon. Mrs Dunlap and Mrs Edith Moner shopped in Peoria. others visited Sparland Henry La Prairie Princeville and Lacon for examinations and gatherings.
The ad praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing coughs and colds with rising sales and testimonials from treated individuals. It lists T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger as local druggists in La Smiles. The text also includes a humorous streetcar incident and a quip about stability from a stable caretaker.
A vintage ad touts Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh coughs colds and sore throats. It promises relief by inhaling to clear nose throat and head with no opium or cocaine and claims several benefits and pricing. It mentions extra bottles and local druggists.
Township Assessor A W Betz visited farmers on Tuesday. Henry visitors include Mr and Mrs Holler of Peoria and Mr and Mrs Oscar Holler. Ed Damm family welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Hickerman cares for them. Mrs Quimby hosted relatives. Pride entertained a Chicago guest. Rain slows field work while locals shop and travel.
Mrs Reynolds of Peoria visited last week with her daughter Mrs William Clement and family. No church services Sunday due to rain. Mrs Olive Barker called on Mrs Carrico and Mrs Boon Wright wed nesday afternoon. Miss Anna Dickman stayed Wednesday night with Margie Smith. Minnie Morris and her young daughter from Tiskilwa visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Carrico. Clarence McClane was in Henry Saturday. Léla and Benjamin Montgomery spent Saturday with Myra Alden and Lucile Bentley. Festus Bentley and wife were out of town visitors with their daughter Mrs Robert Conover. Clarence Schneider Ira James and Victor Robinson were in Peoria Monday. Mr Colehower visited his daughter Wednesday night.
Citizens testify in a federal prosecution accusing Frank P Kelly of selling liquor without excise tax payment. Roy Bolander, former mail carrier, testifies he bought whiskey at Kelly s place and claims reform after his drinking. Jury deliberated after closing arguments in Peoria Journal coverage.
Saratoga reports Thomas Murphy losing a horse last week and a school election held the prior Saturday night. Mentions Maggie Sanders and Mrs Carter Shearer assisting, plus the Bonham funeral in Paxton. Other items note a new mail carrier with auto, a rain Sunday, and visits from Mrs Thomas Salisbury.
At a Monmouth Business Men's Association meeting A J Jayne defended township government as the best road and bridge system. He urged local officials to meet twice yearly, back their road workers, and promote local conditions over distant schemes, arguing modest levies can fund durable improvements.
A short note on backyard chickens voters and neighbors. The writer urges penning fowl during garden time to prevent crop damage and maintain good neighborly relations, noting roosters wake at dawn and hens lay eggs while cautioning against harming or releasing birds. The piece blends farm life with social harmony and a school teacher’s query about a lesson from the bee.
Mrs. Dawson returns home from assisting Maria Cornell near Evanston. James L. Root of Des Moines visits relatives along the county line. Central-West association attendees include Mrs. Summer Perkins and Rev. Curtis from Lawn Ridge church. Charles Perkins is in serious rheumatic condition. George Sims renovates his home with a furnace. Orren Colwell and bride visit Edwards Station. Charley Donath assists on farm. School election was sparsely attended. H. E. Crady reelected director, George Sims fills vacancy. District finances improve. heating system in schoolroom praised for winter comfort with minimal coal use.
Probate matters include wills admitted to probate for Peter Senninger Lucian Martin final reports and administration for multiple estates with bond requirements and appointed executors or administrators. Real estate transfers list several quit claims and warranty deeds in Toluca Richland and Lacon. Local notices mention marriage licenses and personnel moves at area businesses with brief incident notes and alumni commencement updates.
Plain colored Messalines and Serges late models on extraordinary bargains. Dresses priced at five dollars with rich fabrics and fashionable styling for a limited sale.
James Barton livery barn in Wyoming loses two horses one dies in Camp Grove fire and one dies of pneumonia at the Wyoming barn. Toulon Eastern Star entertaining the grand matron with multiple chapters represented. Wenona merchants arrange to move oil on Main Street from Parrett’s garage to Alton depot area. Meb Thierry formerly of Wenona dies at Quincy Soldiers’ Home aged 86. Lucy Cecilia Venona engages to William Irving Aitken of Peoria wedding planned for early summer. B A Barr and John Helm of Lacon secure right of way for Public Service Co pole line in Marshall County. Mrs David Lester of Lacon dies aged 71. Robert Burgess and wife to spend months abroad in England and France.
Mr Hanks says a simple challenge to Dr Wiley Liee failed as Blithers explains hash as a recurring combo of leftovers from prior meals. The exchange centers on whether the term can stump experts and what constitutes a proper definition.
An old advertisement explains indigestion as the root of dizziness nervousness sleeplessness and headaches. It claims fermentation in an unprocessed stomach irritates the nerve leading to stomach discomfort and promises Mi-O-Na will end stomach misery with a 50 cent guarantee at local druggists.
Reminiscence from Bangor Maine recounts a lesson from W Stetson on noticing little things in nature. A state superintendent questions cows teeth and a girl tells him to sell that cow to a museum.
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