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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
3
The article argues motherhood is trying and marks a life epoch for many women. It notes many lack proper self care before and after childbirth. It claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps women become normal and healthy and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham for confidential advice.
Sparland residents hosted relatives from Joliet and East Peoria during the past week. Community events included Epworth League observance, school staffing updates, and a substantial obituary for David Mathias noting his Welsh birth, long Illinois residence, and family.
Marian Frances born February 13 1866 at Berne Illinois died May 7 1911 at Sparland Illinois age 53 years 3 months He left a son Latrany two standchildren and a nephew John Frances of Peoria His two wives preceded him Emma Strvey and the first wife He joined the Baptist church about four years ago under Rev Cheesman Funeral services were conducted by Rev Hobson of Chillicothe The Sparland cemetery was the resting place with floral tributes and heartfelt thanks from mourning relatives and friends
An ad extols D D D as a soothing eczema treatment. It promises quick relief from burning itch, cleansing skin and pimples. The offer highlights a 25¢ trial bottle and invites customers to visit Segraves Drugstore to discuss merits.
Sunday visits to Deaconess Hospital mentioned along with illness and injuries. A fatal case of tonsillitis is noted for Mrs Julia Starling Rulison of Illion New York while Easter cantata in Edelstein drew family attendance. Decoration Day plans include a church address by Rev Rit W Foley and a male quartet for music.
Clues of a busy period with numerous visits noted from Cham paign and Sparland. Mr and Mrs Wall, Mr Olson and neighbors hosted and joined relatives including Ralph Hunter and Gertie. A series of Friday Saturday and Thursday visits tie families to Leonard Hunter Hiram Allen and others in the community.
The Epworth League held a May social at John Reinbeck's home on May 2 after elections. Officers elected included Herbert Doyle first vice president Hazel Rickey second vice president Mabel Hauger third vice president May Gray fourth vice president Rose Reinbeck secretary Charles Holmes treasurer Willie Kelley. Next May 14 installation of Epworth officers with program planned.
Upset stomach and belching due to poor digestion are eased by MI O NA tablets which also claim to strengthen the stomach. The ad touts rapid after dinner relief within five minutes and offers a free trial by mail from Booths Mi o na Buffalo NY.
From Long Beach California the pair Wresiona and wife return after spending the winter months. Judge ane Greggs and their returned relative are mentioned among scattered fragments. A stray reference to Robert Burgess and security concerns appears with unclear context. One application noted but details are garbled and incomplete.
Mr and Mrs Will Gray and others attended an appraisal sale Wednesday evening. The L L C will meet Saturday May 13 with the Misses Vestines. Miss Agnes Burnett closed her school with a picnic. Dorothy Scott visited Toluca and Lacon friends returning Wednesday. Una Watt closed her school with a pupil party. Ch quotes on digestion promote Chamberlains Tablets sold by local druggists.
Fine weather spurs corn planting while residents hunt plentiful mushrooms. East Peoria visit by Mrs. A. H. Humphrey and her grandmother. A social dance at A. H. Humphrey's features Rambler orchestra. Horse traders in the area and a local pony trade. Assessor's yearly round. local visitors and greetings. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by A J. Ironmonger, druggist.
The column notes Blanche Mielkey spent Wednesday night and Thursday with her uncle Julius Mielkey in Lombardville. Local residents Mr and Mrs Theodore Clark shopped in Henry. A serious runaway involving Jesse Barker’s party occurred Sunday morning with horses spooked by a pony, no injuries reported. A benefit entertainment is planned at Milo town hall on Friday May 12 for Genover school, admission 25 and 15 cents.
A brief ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for women noting Mrs M C Dunlap of Lead Tennessee reports relief from constipation and female trouble. The pills are advertised at 25 cents in local drug stores A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
Granville Echo reports A W Hopkins displays buffalo head at the bank clearing house. H S Eddingfield travels to Chicago for Ruth Wedaughter’s throat surgery. Swedish church calls Rev C A Johnson of Ogden. Rev Lindbergh to Menominee Mich. leaves end of month. first sermon in June. Dr Fred G Taylor funded a Xray machine for the school. Woman writes about Mrs. S L Z O-BHS seeking support and ground.
Probate filings list hearings and orders for Nellie Mountjoy Ruth Mountjoy guardianship minor estate Jesse Evans and Theodore Bickerman cases. final reports. guardian investments. real estate transfers listed. jurors summoned for May term across multiple towns. Toluca police appointment note. fire incident report with Italian families affected.
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