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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
2
Readers praise Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring regularity easing pain from backache and other female illnesses. Testimonials claim it cured uterine trouble improved sleep and appetite after poor medical results and multiple doctors. Also notes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Peas as a desirable laxative for delicate women.
J W Graff to preside at Memorial Day exercises in Peoria. Towns report farmers awaiting rain, frost effects on fruit, canal opening, and local commerce. Notables include C R K Condit new station agent at Tiskilwa, Dr George A Zeller buying Peoria farm, and Col Henry Watterson’s Decoration Day speech plans.
Myron Worthington of Galva spent Saturday visiting neighbors and recovering from a hand injury at Hayes Planter Works. Cloe in Galva reports Charley, our missionary, recovered from fever. Lizzie Ryan and Lucy Reece plan a longer stay with relatives. A temperance address by Mr Whorrel drew a good audience. News on phones, farming, and home improvements rounds out the rural update.
Dr I G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test leading to a cure for violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration. He prescribed Electric Bitters, noting rapid improvement and 14 months without an attack. The remedy is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Available for 60 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs T A Seelye and planned a future gathering with Mrs Bassett. A Casper Eut man dance drew good attendance. Willie Ketchum of Logansport and Shimp visited Bernie and Vernie Ketchum. Loretta Wallace remains ill.
A North Hopewell crowd enjoyed a Monday night gathering at Chas Griffin's with accordion mouth harp violin and guitar music. Ice cream cake and bananas were served. Attendees included Lena Roth Laura Tomlinson Jeasse Griffin Clara Tomlinson Will Kline Fred Perdew Peter Roth Ed Tomlinson Levi Tomlinson George Roth Will Hafer John Maubach and others. Baker had a serious accident returning from Henry with hogs, thrown from the team and badly bruised but no bones broken. Dena Roth celebrated her 18th birthday on April 20. Several people remain ill or absent including Charles Griffin Mrs Margaret Tomlinson and Mrs Awstoner.
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for burns boils and sores. It warns buyers to ensure they get the genuine De Witt's and claims strong healing for a range of skin issues.
Mrs Duncan shows improvement after illness with poison on the face. Dusty roads and a pending shower affect travel and fields. Mrs Bedford left for Texas to visit ailing father T Robinson. Edson Blackwell sold a horse for a week with lung fever. Mr Gibbs sold a fine workhorse. Wat Duncan has his house freshly painted. Farmers begin corn planting. Lew Odell and family shopped in Henry.
Mr and Mrs Robi Thornton of Gard ner entertained Mr and Mrs John Thornton. Mr Hecht visited Bloomington last week for the Woodmen convention. Mrs Clark stayed with Mrs Jessie Glover over the weekend. Miss Massie visited Mrs E Smith of Clear Creek. Mrs Chas Eddingfield has been ill. Mr and Mrs T B Lash of Henry were town visitors. Mrs O P Milla of McNabb came to town Wednesday. Mary McKirgan visited relatives in LaFayette on Tuesday. Mrs Vivian Haws remains seriously ill.
An accident occurred on Sandy bridge near Philips saw mill last Saturday afternoon when the bridge collapsed spilling a load of logs team and man into the water. No serious injuries reported though several were scratched.
The Mt Palatine school closed Thursday with a picnic and a good program. Children enjoyed a merry time with plenty to eat. Mr Damon left Thursday for Utica to visit his sister teaching there and will be missed at Sunday school and Endeavor. Mrs Barr of Lostant cares for her ill daughter Mrs Fannie Davis with quinsy. Mary Gallaher visited Henry Tuesday. Mrs Rollin Travis visited relatives near Tonica. Tra Bassett of Tonica visited Frank Powell's. Tha Huth of Granville visited home folks. J. B. Stansell visited relatives at Hennepin.
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