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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
4
The Detroit Vapor Stove is praised as the simplest and most durable heating option. It requires no generation, burns a steady flame, and is reliable in all seasons. It minimizes gasoline waste, is easy to assemble, and features a behind-shelf tank and Detroit Burners with warming closets as a grand new feature.
The Bradford Republican notes callers F A Flecher and Henry Yaeger, a noon closing for Decoration Day, building work by Duke Tiros and George Sleator & Son, and tomorrow’s Henry versus Tiskilwa baseball clash. It mentions Dr Jones’s successful procedure, church services for June 1, and community updates on zoning and politics. Charles Clawson’s postal gold piece incident is recalled alongside legal notes and local society activity including the Chautauquans.
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the cure for itching eczema and skin afflictions. It promises quick healing for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts and burns and notes its usefulness for piles. Sold at Dr Powell's City Drug Store.
Putnam candidates from Bracken and Will Jives on a farm participate in a goat riding contest led by visiting trainers from Lacon. Despite misplacements and nerves, each candidate, including George Dally, acquires the goat’s respect and the audience halts for a late supper. An excursion to Pekin on June 10 is announced for Henry Judge members and friends.
On May 24 1902 David Wilson celebrated his 50th birthday with family and friends. Brothers sisters children and cousins gathered for a noon feast and a tree side table for a grandson Glenn Carruthers. Letters of love arrived from California Massachusetts and nearby towns. A chair was gifted by his sisters and a group photo was taken by Mr Parrett.
An offer for free literature on Colorado travel titled Under the Turquoise Sky by John Sebastian and G PytAys Great Rock Island Route Chicago promotes Camping in Colorado and lodging details. It promises cheap summer rates and hotel information and invites a postal reply to receive the materials.
A historical notice urges mothers to beware of worms disturbing infants. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy, describing sleepless nights and tireless care, with a 25 cent price and sales through Dr. Powell.
An herbal preparation called Herbive is promoted as a natural remedy to regulate excretory functions and support regular bowel movements without aid. It is priced at 50 cents and available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Obituary notes two deaths: Philip Steinle born in Baden Germany Aug 13 1841 died aged 61 years 8 months 21 days from heart failure after two years illness. Funeral at St Marys church. interment Calvary cemetery. Also Cornelia Ruth Spafford died after a long paralysis illness in Rockford Illinois. born 1839 in New York. married Hull and Spafford. survived by two daughters and two brothers. Funeral at her Henry Illinois home.
Bruno H Fiedler died at Mt Palatine on May 19 in his 61st year leaving a wife and six children. He was highly regarded in the community. Funeral held at German Evangelical church on county line with burial at Granville.
Henry business leaders and citizens held a called meeting at city hall to plan the Fourth of July celebration. J R Paskell was named chairman and George A Burt secretary, with Mestra Lincoln and Camp named finance committee. Multiple committees were formed to arrange reception, finance, amusement, music, decoration, speaker and fireworks, all to report cost estimates at next Tuesday’s meeting. The amusements committee already secured a bridge jumper act to perform from the Henry Bridge into the Illinois River.
Store showcases exceptional styles for boys and girls in sizes 8 to 16 priced at 3 4 and 5 dollars. Guardians attend as parents browse outfits suitable for ages and occasions.
Memorial Day ceremonies will be held with a Veterans of Foreign Wars and Women’s Relief Corps procession. Activities include wreaths at the Illinois River and a Central Park march with music, prayers, and Lincoln's Gettysburg address. The program ends with grave decoration at Henry Cemetery and a medical advertisement for Tabler’s Buckeye Pile Ointment.
Wanted applications from young men aged 15 to 20 to join a Henry Illinois dry goods and clothing store. Apply in care of Drawer D with Henry Republican for consideration.
Fragmentary OCR item lists market offerings with weights and products including old rye and wheat. No clear event, date, or entities beyond Henry Markets and product types.
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