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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
3
Reports from Challi ver last Saturday and Sunday detail many visits, repairs, and social events. Residents like McLaughlin, Burnett, and Henry Gehr are mentioned alongside Attendees from Peoria Sparland and Mineral points. Church notes highlight Bethel Sunday school officers, Epworth League roles, and plans for church improvements.
Grace Aitchison is fourth vice president Anna Luft secretary Lulu M Hoskins treasurer Elsie Gehr organist Bernice Hoskins chorister M E Smith junior superintendent H E McLeish announce the league has enjoyed a year of unusual prosperity and new members who are workers. The anniversary address will be given next Sunday evening by Rev Leech or Henry.
Mrs George W Snell died after long illness at home near Peoria area. Born Harriet Newell McCurdy on June 29 183 she lived in Whitefield Corners for years before moving to Spadamd. She taught seven years in Whitefieldener and Henry areas. Survived by husband George W Snell one son and many relatives. Funeral services held at the church with Rev MeLeish officiating and burial at Henry cemetery. The family extends thanks for kindness shown during her illness.
Dr. King s New Discovery is praised by druggist De Lower of Marlon Ohio for curing a severe bronchial cold. The advertisement claims the remedy treats colds throat and lung troubles and can act as a home doctor. Priced 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves.
A Henry citizen testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved constant back pain and weak kidneys after using them from Segreaves Drug Store. Other family members also benefited from the remedy for kidney trouble and lumbago, supporting the product with home testimony. The ad urges asking distinctly for Dean's Kidney Pills.
Circuit Court filings list wills probate guardianships and admin appointments with estates of Kalb Spencer Wright and Warner. Real estate transfers include Pendegrast to Dillon and Jones to Jones. Births report multiple Toluca and Toluca area families welcomed newborns. An Illinois dedimus protestatum case and Gideon: Foley Kidney Pills ad insert.
On Wednesday the United States commissioner in Peoria heard 34 naturalization petitions. Of these 28 were admitted, 3 continued, and 3 dismissed. Petitioners hailed from Italy, Austria, Russia, Germany, England, Bergese, Switzerland, Sweden, and France. One applicant refused to renounce allegiance to the French king, while another would renounce his homeland but keep his king. Both were deferred for further consideration.
The Arizona legislature approved a 30 day parole for convict Roy Meyers to protect his air energy device patents in Washington. Governor Hunt and Supt Sims supported the move, housing a workshop outside the Florence prison where Meyers tested an atmospheric electricity generator while promising to return.
Stomach disorders may be avoided by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets. Many remarkable cures have been effected by these tablets. Sold by T J Segraves and A J Tronmonger.
An editor lists a bizarre misprint where William Smith’s sale of farm goods is described alongside a wedding. The record lists livestock, hay, implements, and a bride and groom, plus wedding gifts, a trip, and terms of sale. Auctioneer Mendelssohn presided at the ceremony by the stable.
Brand Whitlock, Toledo mayor, says high living costs will force tightening. He cites a banker who retrenched after his daughter asks for a spring riding habit and suggests adopting a walking habit.
Standard Oil announces a substitute for gasoline named motor spirit after a year of experiments. It will be marketed immediately at 3 cents per gallon less and promises 25 percent greater mileage. Discovered by W M Burton with patents granted earlier this year, the fuel is an extra petroleum by product with broader boiling point range easing starts.
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