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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1892
Page
6
Silk novelties listed include Glorias lawns Downes in black and colors Plain China Silks from 290 up Printed India Silks 390 cents to 1 dollar a yard Glaze silks Brocade China Silks Crepe de Chene Sailles Bedfords Armures Crystals Bengalines and other fashionable styles Samples available by mail if unable to visit.
Our Sister notes several residents visiting relatives in Peoria and nearby towns. Ada Sulp of Mesaville visits her aunt Mia E Young. Steve Brateler of Varna on business in Lacon. Major G B Wightman from Peoria socializes with Lacon friends. Laura Casey visits cousins the Broaddus family of Varna. The K P s attend a Rev Marsh sermon. The late John Berry’s personal effects were auctioned last Saturday. The case John Epple vs Michael Wagoner from La Rose was ongoing before Esq McMurt. The embargo on travel and mail delays hinder public life. the river is falling and trains may resume. A minor quarrel occurred in McMurtrie’s office over a legal document with no bloodshed.
The Sparland diary notes the bridge safe but waters high with Will Osborn’s barn flooded and mail disrupted via Lacon. Wives of the Masonic lodge host a surprise, church visit to Henry and Elder Wherry, and a flooded river halting trains while Monty Luft drowns his horse in a spill.
A heavy downpour sent creek waters surging on both sides of town washing away bridges and damaging property. The flooding disrupted travel and forced evacuations as authorities assessed the damage and urged caution. Local crews report significant destruction to infrastructure and roadside valuables.
local items include sick lists for Mrs Allie Norton and Mrs Ed Norton. a village school picnic. Varna to build a town hall with a 1600 dollar committee plan. a Grand Chief Templar lecture at the M E church. a town board vote against licenses. school year ending with hopes for harmony under Mr Gallagher. Sante Fe report of track issues near Crow Creek and a neckerchief fashion note.
Abel Vail improves from recent times as John Haley and his daughter visit with friends. Kaptain Bros speed up lumber work despite wet weather while fence and highway repairs proceed between showers. Albert Quinn sustains a severe cut on the hand last Saturday. O M Cannon visits Lone Tree to see a very ill mother. J A Spencers old dog is rescued from deep mud after following him to the field. An advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup at 25 cents.
Maggie Uarigan visits Mrs Albert Watkins. William Monler shipped hogs to Chicago. Arthur Owena lost a horse and colt. Mrs William Sargent plans to head to Missouri Tuesday after winter with in laws. Aunt Mary Thompson invites May 2 party but rain fear cancels. Henry Schacher’s young son fractures a limb and recovers. Mrs Doran’s birthday gathering at Al and Mrs Brasfield’s ends with a fine supper. Ben Heath praises Chamberlain’s Eye and Skin Ointment and recommends it from Dow City Iowa.
Mrs Mohler of Omaha glalts her cousin Mrs Addie Brokaw. Jesse Barker was badly stunned by lightning last week. Two grocery wagons set out Monday morning then returned shortly. Mr and Mrs Sewell Townsend are back after winter in California. Darcy Fosdick built a picket fence and improved his property. Mrs Snell returned from Peoria last Saturday after a delay.
Communications freeze hinders relief as Dr Willis reports waterbound at Eureka and heads to town. Residents report bridges fences and crops damaged by a cyclone with roofs ripped off a corn crib. In May Oliver Wright’s son Ed Sharp died by his own hand at home, ending a despondent era for a 57th Illinois veteran.
Mary Calder spent a short time in Peoria last week. William and James Burnett were shipping hogs last week. Mrs A F Leigh is in poor health again as heavy weather continues. Mrs Wilbur Bradford plans a short stay with her mother. James Davidson, well known blacksmith, has had his house painted this spring. Heavy rains stir talk and slow bridge work for boys and men. Leander Powell from Peoria visited sister Ann Calder earlier this week. Rains cause fence damage farther north but help grass grow. R B Seaman officiated at funeral of A Armstrong but stayed briefly. A hitherto unknown man promotes a new washing machine locally with good reception. Epworth League hosts a pink tea on May 17 hoping for pleasant weather and good turnout. Green Hamilton traveled to Neponset to visit a sick son. Mike tends to farm. Isaac Hinman died April 29 and was buried May 2 at Blue Ridge. he was a respected musician. Alvin Armstrong died May 2 and was buried May 4 at Blue Ridge after pneumonia. the church mourns a quiet, good man.
Mahlon Newboro of Peoria visited in Henry on Saturday. Prof Coffman Effie Bracken Fred Deyoe and Cassa Noble were in town last Sunday. A new business house opened by Isa L Patterson Nine and cement and gas. W O Patterson completed a woven wire fence with gas piping around his Fifth avenue Mulberry street residence. Mary A Mullin sold household effects and moved in with her daughter Mrs Gee Young. Barton Davis was ill with bilious intermittent fever and grip but plans to return to business after care from his new wife. Rev Case of the Congregational church resigned last Sunday citing slanderous reports and will stay in Hennepin to practice law. public sympathy expressed and the editor calls the affair a farce.
An early 20th century ad promotes Herbine as a cure for liver, stomach, or bowel disorders. It lists symptoms such as biliousness constipation headaches bad taste foul breath coated tongue and dyspepsia. The price is 78 cents and the product is sold by Dr F A Powell.
The item notes commencement exercises at the church with orderly proceedings. Miss pany awe, Miss Josie anger, and Mr Elzy Downey graduated with high honors, reflecting well on the teachers and school. The cartoon depicts Joy Fifer bending under a cartoon Uttle Red School House.
Farmers lament heavy rains delaying corn planting. George Griffin and Arthur Dean corn were planted earlier. residents rely on Rolly firm shipments to Lacon Varna Magnolia for supplies. A letter notes desire to absorb rain into soil rather than drain away via tile to river, warning crops risk if drought follows.
Electric Bittern has become the leading pure medicinal tonic, approved for stomach, liver and kidney ailments. It cures sick headache and indigestion, drives malaria from the system, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 60c per bottle.
Willis Mills and family announce the birth of a boy on the first day of this month at Quaker Lane. Mr Brown ends his school term at Center this week and plans to return to Normal next week to continue studies. Center school house will host an entertainment on Saturday the 14th with admission ten cents. Allen Fistcraft of Oak Park visited A. B. Wilson's with his two sons Walter and Norman. Norman stayed while Walter plans four months away from city life to work on a farm.
Heavy rain Monday night May 2nd sparked a lightning strike that destroyed Wm Harney's barn, burned several tons of hay, and killed four fine horses. The loss hits a hardworking farmer preparing for a large season. Uncle Thomas McClean shot a 7 foot 8 inch eagle in Boyd's Grove timber. The bird’s brown body plumes contrast with black wings and tail.
The Republican reports Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only guaranteed remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. Taken internally it claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure. Sentiments include testimonials and Toledo Ohio origin.
Fred Pratt, a Watch Tower printer, attempted suicide on Bradford streets Sunday night, shooting himself but the ball lodged near the shoulder. He was taken to a local house after visiting his girlfriend where jealousy is said to have sparked the act. His doctors fear he will not recover. His parents reside at Boyd's Grove Bloomington. A Bloomington man claims to have found a process to vitrify common Illinois earth into stone to make hard roads cheaply if true.
Prof H L Boltwood nearly died after drinking an inhaling mixture of chloroform ether and other poisonous drugs believed to be a prescribed medicine. He survived for several hours but remained seriously ill from the toxins.
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