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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
3
Sparland residents weigh in on visits, a porch sale by Baptist ladies, and a planned 10¢ social on June 3. Details include Rev. Fitz Henry preaching next Sunday evening, Flora’s illness, a coming marriage rumor, and various family visits around Sparland, Lacon, and nearby towns.
Last Friday evening the Texas Ranger show in Lacon drew many local men. A seating section collapsed, sending people to the ground but no serious injuries occurred. Also noted were a Tanner family reunion and a delightful concert by the Hedding college male quartet at Abingdon with a Bethel church performance following.
Foley's Honey and Tar preserves high quality and cures without price rise. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is advised against substitutes. A. J. Ironmonger endorses the remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough throat and lung ailments.
Miss Ollie Scoon attended a party in Peoria Monday afternoon. Several locals, including Mrs. L. G. Calder and Edna, spent time in Peoria Wednesday. The Edminster and Scoon families, along with others, traveled to Peoria Friday. Faculty and attendees from nearby towns joined recitals and contests in Evanston Champaign and Chilli cothe last week. The community notes also mention church services, farewells, and the burial of Nellie Sliver in Worthington, Minn., with relatives arriving from Pontiac and nearby areas.
A promotional item claims a man fears death due to lazy liver and sluggish bowels but Dr. King's New Life Pills expel poisons, restore hope, cure liver stomach and kidney troubles, and invigorate the weak and ailing. Available for 25 cents at A J Tron monger’s and T J Segraves' drug stores.
Morse beat Camp Grove 9 to 5 in a Sunday game with Diamond pitching strong. Other local notes include Mrs. Arthur Pauli and children visiting in Howard, Dr. Blough visiting Lacon, and replanting corn by farmers. Patrick Roach of Peoria died after a short illness at St Francis hospital. He was a brother to Rev. J. E. Roach and Mrs. John Winne. sentiment expressed.
Ellen McCuean born October 16 1873 at La Prairie died May 16 1910 of apoplexy at her Worthington Minnesota home. She married John Sliver in 1894 at Wyoming and leaves a husband five children her father Adam McCuean two brothers James and William plus a large circle of friends. Her remains were brought to La Prairie for Presbyterian funeral services conducted by Rev Black with interment at the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Wm Russell Wm Sting Ellsworth Weekly and George William and Scott Aitchison. Mr Sliver and two children and the father accompanied the remains. Mr and Mrs S King spent Saturday in Sparland.
A J Ironmonger markets Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for throat and chest issues for all ages. The advertisement claims the yellow package is genuine and contains no opiates or harmful drugs.
Rev A B Curtis attends State Congregational association sessions in Chicago and features on the program. Mrs Fannie Perkins visits Chicago and attends state sessions as lay representative. Charles Perkins adds hot water and steam furnace to his home basement. Sheridan Grove travels to Dixon for ill health of John Perkins with cancer suspected. News of Egbert Smith’s wife Shaw dying in California after a fall. Decoration Day planned with 2 PM Congregational church service led by Rev Edwin Carr and invocation by Rev A B Curtis. Edelstein quartet to provide music. decorations coordinated by Mrs Fannie Perkins and Sheridan Grove. finances overseen by Hstes Wilson.
The advertisement extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remarkable remedy for constipation Sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. It notes thousands bless the cure and lists A J Ironmonger as the druggist selling the product.
Mrs. Vernon Ketchum and Hazell visited Mrs. Will Ketchum on Tuesday and Wednesday. Whitefield circuit invites with a five course supper at Whitefield Corners town hall on May 25 under C C Hayes caterer and R J Vandervoort greeting, Geo Shorts responding, Elbert Bonner toastmaster, W L Barnes reading, with Reys Vivian Cordes Barnes and McCown delivering addresses and Elbert Bonner solo. Epworth League postponed last Sundays program to next Sunday evening. Sunday school organized with 10 am start when no church. Church Day afternon service. Miss Ebright hired to teach next term and current switchboard operator. Miss Glover praised as a valued pupil helper.
The Illinois law department filed multiple suits to recover $25,000,000 worth of lake shore land from Illinois Central Railroad and other corporations and individuals. Described as a potential historic legal battle by the state.
Catherine Sheely died suddenly from heart failure while working in her garden. Funeral was at the Catholic church at 10 Saturday, burial in Lacon cemetery. A Friday night wild west show collapsed seats injuring about 100. 11 year old Robert Hanley broke a arm and other injuries reported. H S Pettett and Wilbur Pettett of Dwight reported deaths of their sons, one from scarlet fever.
A touch of rheumatism or neuralgia is relieved at once by Chamberlain's Liniment. First application provides relief and the complaint is cured quickly. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger, druggist.
South Whitefield residents share visits and guests from Henry, Steuben, and Lacon. Mrs. Electa Bishop and Mrs. Hunt travel with relatives. Clara Ray visits Gus Hawksworth. Tillie Jacobs stays with George and Mae Waughop. Frank Miller and families visit Wm Moore. A tramp incident stirred the neighborhood but was harmless. Music notable with Mrs Shores and daughter performing duets.
A Henry Illinois resident Edwin L Carrier praises Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney relief in 1907. He reports backache and kidney trouble improved after using the product from Segraves' drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U.S. sole agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
Sugar Grove residents share Sunday visits at homes. Entries mention Clyde Bauter family Henry Merdian Trowmall Overholzer and Trowmall, plus E. W. Daniels from Edmond reporting Latha improving. Cemetery association erects hitching posts aiding access. Etta Thompson visiting from Missouri resembles deceased mother Amanda Lopeman. Poor corn weather causes widespread replanting and concern for future yields.
In Saratoga several residents, including Mr and Mrs J O Hill of Henry and N J Webber and wife of Chicago, visited the area in Mr Hill’s automobile. Decoration services are set for June 5 with Rev Burger of Henry delivering the address. A graveyard cleanup is scheduled for Tuesday morning May 31, with church cleaning planned that same morning.
The notice asserts John D. Rockefeller could not spend his entire income to improve a medicine for diarrhoea dysentery or bowel complaints. It proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as simply unbeatable. Sold by A J Ironmonger druggist.
Milo reports community funeral for Hon F J Liggett in Bradford. Local visits include Beulah and Edna Hanchett near Castleton and Frank Barkman at Ed Clark's. Students passing eighth grade exams attend Princeton commencement. diplomas awarded to Edith Mallett Elsie Wright Mary Carrico. Decoration Day in Boyd's Grove Church with Rev O T Dwinell as speaker. Pharmacist advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and appetite.
A memorial service will be held at the M. E. church on Monday May 30 at 3 o clock with Rev O T Dwinell delivering the address. Local residents visited, hosted guests, and various families shared meals and calls in the area. Community wreath making for Decoration Day is invited this Saturday afternoon.
With 1 000 doses of hog cholera serum stored at the Illinois state biological laboratory in Springfield the facility stands ready to help. By next fall the staff expects to have 60 000 doses on hand and will distribute them free to farmers when needed.
Mrs Dwyer and daughter spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs David Dwyer and attended church. Frank Wigand and wife and children were in Henry. George Bickerman spent Sunday in Henry. Tone boys attended church at Tiskilwa. Anderson boys fished Laureby and brought home a lot of sh. Pratt had a bad accident with a freakish horse tearing a deep gash under his arm. Most farmers are done planting corn and there is plenty of rain now days.
An advertising notice by A J Tronmonger extols Foley’s Kidney Remedy for early irregularity symptoms. It claims the product restores kidneys and bladder to normal function and helps avert serious illness.
Toluca Star reports dull bar trade after the coal shaft closure with local bartenders offering haircuts to draw customers. It notes two Magnolia men visiting with their auto and a trainee inquiry about “two green flags.” A man named James O’Donnell of Norwalk, 25, was struck and killed by train No. 14 west of Wilbern. he died en route to Toluca for medical aid after an inquest by Dr. Peterson. Also listed are Toluca public school class day on May 31 and commencement June 2 with names of graduates. An advertisement for Foley’s Kidney Pills appears at the end.
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