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Readable fragments list soft drinks and ice cream offerings from a soda fountain. Mentions likely prices or variations, with scattered words about enjoyed refreshments and cheese backdrop.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
10
Readable fragments list soft drinks and ice cream offerings from a soda fountain. Mentions likely prices or variations, with scattered words about enjoyed refreshments and cheese backdrop.
Obituaries report George May of the Soldiers Home Danville dying at 73 with burial at Spare land and services at Lacon Catholic church and courthouse. Other items note abduction rumor, births, sales, relocations, repairs, and local residents’ movements in Sparland and surrounding towns.
Varna hosts the W L C Women anniversary reception with two guests per member and music from Peoria. Local visits include Miss Stella Dyer with Miss Pearl Rogers, Miss Frances Work Ada Lohr and Pearl Robinson from Wenona, and Mra Q Richards from Peoria. Field Day planned for May 27 and 28. springtown excursions and Cedar telephone work boost town.
Ladies and children unable to tolerate laxatives are urged to try Little Early Risers. The pill promises relief from biliousness constipation headache jaundice malaria and liver troubles. Sold by J B Powell.
Sugar Grove reports William Megee hospitalized in Peoria after stomach obstruction found during operation by Drs Wills and Davis. The family hopes for a successful outcome and permanent cure. Also notes Adam Staab of Lundy at St Franc hospital recovering under Dr Willis, and Owen Doyle with blood poisoning under Dr Forrest Unry.
A trained nurse is assisting with relief efforts while Harold Bull battles German measles and cannot attend school. Mix Leslie Wilson hosted a Tuesday gathering after a burial at Mrs Charles Rusnard’s home. George Bergautz, wife and daughter Anna were guests Sunday at our home.
Miss Mollie McGee reports her father underwent an unsuccessful operation Monday for stomach enlargement and obstruction. He was not worse afterward, but remains in slow starvation. Dr Homer Swift of Chicago sends greetings and praise for his practice. Rev McCown and Rev Alford will speak on missions in coming days. Wm McGee hospitalized at 50 with slim chances without operation. Lewie Odell family visited with Bertha Tanquary. W Ws hold all day meeting at Mrs Loomis’s. Commissioners plan a bridge on the Iunston road. Harry Munroe troubled by sore eyes. No frost damage reported yet.
Little Beatrice McAnany youngest daughter of John and Mary McAnany died May 11 at St Francis hospital LaSalle after inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral at St Patrick's church Friday 10 am with Reg Fr Klack officiating. She was taken ill in winter and treated in LaSalle then Peoria and Ohio Station. Pallbearers were six little girls in white. undertaker William Keegan Spring Valley. The community grieves with the McAnany family.
Local items describe health fears and summer plans, home improvements and carpentry work, moves and new jobs in Hennepin and nearby towns. Community events include church meetings, graduations, and plans for missionary rallies and Decoration Day services.
The second annual Putnam school commencement drew a full house with praise for all participants. Supt Hunt noted country life’s tradeoffs, the orchestra provided a highlight, and a late storm interrupted the close. A Lone Tree youth attending with a girl missed a bridge and damaged a new buggy on the way home. Local visitors from Keota Milo and Magnolia joined the event with family. Community members and farmers observed spring planting and cold chicks, while Henry Downey served as a State convention delegate in Springfield.
John McCaulough died at the home of Mr and Mrs Jasper Reynolds in Iowa on Saturday and was brought to Bradford on Sunday for the funeral.
A quoted testimonial from J. Carter of Atlanta Georgia claims a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured a bad case of piles and provided instant relief. The product is praised for treating eczema and skin sores, burns and wounds with quick healing, sold by Powell stores.
Miss Minnie Putcamp refuses to return to Princeton Sunny. Rev D B McCown to preach at Milo M E church May 20 at 8 30 pm. A C Longman and family visited H R Bulleyment near Camp Grove. Perry Sidever and family visited Melvin Griswold. Woman's club met at Mrs H Hunter's. Children's Day will be observed at both churches with exercises. C H Griswold and wife spent Sunday at Robert Conover's. Mrs Chrisman of Bradford visiting Alonzo McClane's. Jennie and Wilbert Erven with relatives this weekend.
An advertisement touts a cough remedy Dr Klugh's New Discovery with free trial bottles and testimonials. A memorial ceremony in Elmwood Cemetery Chi cago dedicated a widow soldiers' burial lot and flag staff gift. J V Graff restored a pension for Andrew Hoeflin and the grand jury substitution raises questions about indictments validity.
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