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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
Beginning this week the store hosts a sweeping sale featuring wash goods such as silk tissue skirtings pollins dimities and organdies. The sale also offers underwear wool dress fabrics corsets handkerchiefs embroideries pillows books stockings.
Local residents frequent Henry and surrounding towns with shopping visits and social calls. A baby was born to Clarence and Leota Knowles, Alta Ray improves, and a peddler Mr Trumpeter operates a wagon. An ice cream and cake social at Bethel schoolhouse on May 7 charges 15 cents for program and supper.
Mrs. Francis recovers and resumes work while Baptist Sunday school members aid a new outpost on Yankee Street. S Cartwright visits Henry with grandson Paul Reinbeck. An old man preached on the street with a small crowd. Work begins on the Methodist parsonage as the preacher and wife stay with Mrs. Emler. Mrs. Mattie Coole writes from Howard, South Dakota about adjusting to country life. The baccalaureate sermon and three remaining weeks of school are noted. A recent storm caused minor damage. town council elections bring new officials and improved sidewalks are underway. Concrete walks extend from Mrs. Tesmer’s corner to Tim Van’s corner, with more work on Gapen’s lot and along the street north. Mrs. Trompeter visits Peoria for her daughter’s gallbladder operation. uncertain outcome. Ruby Christman returns from Peoria with a Chicago specialist confirming limited options, doctors at Peoria previously unable to improve her condition.
This notice warns the disease is more deadly than often believed and that pneumonia can follow. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective in many whooping cough epidemics and includes a testimonial from Delbert McKeig of Harlan Indiana praising the product. It lists A J Ironmonger as the seller.
Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Barnes of Princeton visit John Russell Sr. Grace Powell Agnes Burnett in Lacon Friday. R J Martin calls at Princeville. Frank Calder Peoria visitors. Calder and Van Petten take exam in Lacon. Mrs. Bradford of Lacon visits father James Smith. Just for Fun social May 11 at L G Calder home. Gail Reynolds visits in Peoria. Edith Leigh marries Elmer J. Slough of Peoria at Bloomington Presby terian parsonage April 27. Leigh daughter of Mrs A J McCartney. Slough an attorney. plan Peoria home. Obituary: Sarah Maria Merriam born Geneva NY April 19 1817 died April 20 1909 aged 92. Family moved to Canada. married James Stephenson in 1842. Surviving: Mrs Orrin Frisbey, Mrs Waughop-Dunlap Spar land, Joseph Stephenson Dixon.
Mrs William Riddell of La Prairie and Mrs E B Root of Des Moines mourned as a lifelong M B church member who faced widowhood forty years ago and bore family burdens with faith. The obituary notes her steadfast piety, cherished hymns, and a pastor praising her advanced years and ready hope for the afterlife. Pallbearers were six young men. Relatives attended from Des Moines Havana Chicago and Henry.
The column blends wild claims about centenarian vigor with notes on local families. James Wright of Spurlock Ky touts Electric Bitters as a fountain of youth while readers hear of marriages, shop openings, farm losses from wind, and a St. Patrick’s church wedding for John Winne and Miss Helen Roach with rich details on attendees, attire, and after-ceremony plans.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic. It claims to tone and regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Available for 25 cents at A J Tronmonger's.
South Whitefield reports Miss Minnie Klein's serious grip and Miss Nora Wunder visiting relatives. A baby, nine months old, died at the Nightwonger home and funeral services were held. A severe late April wind storm and cold snap followed by snow is noted. John DeWalt's horse died and Anthony DeWalt is ill. The item promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with local seller A. J. Tronmonger.
Little Clyde Harris has been sick with tonsillitis. Miss Beulah Reynolds spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs. William Clement.
James McClane and family visited Princeton Saturday while Edna McClane and Ethel Reid visited Henry Tuesday. Frank Barkman and family have grip. Mr. and Mrs. John McClane hosted at dinner Sunday with Hiram Allen and family. Mrs. Olive Griswold, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stone and baby attended. Odell and daughter of Steuben visited George Barker over the weekend. Mattie Toomey and brother Clarence visited Henry Friday. Maria Pettigrew received 95 post cards for her 76th birthday May 2 and thanks well. Memorial services for May 30 at M B church. Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Cora Smith Thursday. 13 ladies attended. to meet Mrs. Bertha Thirkell May 13.
Huntington West Virginia letter from Rev J W Williamson testifies Foley s Kidney Remedy relieves nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. He says it restores health and strength to many and contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take. Signed A J Ironmonger.
George Perkins stays with relatives at the Ridge during a work break in Peorix and returns to substitute on the Bartonville route with a chance of a permanent job. Various local residents visit relatives, attend meetings, and report farm and church activities across Lawn Ridge, Pottstown, Pritchard, and nearby towns.
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