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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
5
Local social notes list visitors from Lacon Henry and Sparland families. Monday through Sunday gatherings include Waughs from Aberdeen Washington, Bussells from California, and Van Antwerp relatives from Idaho and Oklahoma. Community updates mention hospital stays, church suppers, school notes, a road accident, and a death in the region.
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey advertised as soothing pine forest remedy for irritated membranes and antiseptic action to loosen phlegm. Claims to ease stuffed-up chest sore throat and prevent weariness during severe winter colds with a dose at the drugstore for 26 cents.
Court notes record a probate petition and jury verdict with guardian ad litem Wallace J Black, plus fees. Real estate transfers list Toluca Coal Co to Frank V Me, Ruth A Ball to Frank D Ball, Bella M Stoddard to Dertel M Stoddard, and others in Toluca Santa Fe additions. Marriage licenses issued for George Franklinson and Alpha Mae Hall, Lyle Duncan and Annie Cumming.
Henry readers recall a public statement by ship builder T. L. Carrier of River Street Henry praising Doan's Kidney Pills. Carrier describes years of backache from weak kidneys and says the remedy relieved him during illnesses, with renewed confidence in 1915. Price & Co. supplied the pills, promoted by Foster-Moore Co.
Activities and visits fill a busy period in Whitefield with guests at the Newell home and relatives calling from nearby towns. Captured are village social rounds, a prayerful funeral for Sophia Harlin, and plans shaping around husking and farm work as residents travel to Peoria and Kewanee for family needs.
When a cold lingers or you catch another soon after you recover you may contract serious illnesses. Memedy has a great reputation and is relied on by thousands of people. It costs a quarter and is obtainable everywhere.
Wirt Hurd of Chicago visited relatives in Spear this week. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Green spent Sunday at Herbert Hakes home in Halleck. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hurd and Mr. and Mrs. Al Shane traveled to Green Valley to visit George Khan. Bernice Merrill returns to Jacksonville school this week. J. K. Burnett of La Prairie and family attended the Burnett home Sunday. B. E. Davis conducted business in Lacon Monday while his wife attended to bank duties. Usus ot Fructus club met at Miss Ruth Green’s La Prairie home. Young ladies tied comforts for the Baby Fold at Normal and enjoyed refreshments. Ladies’ Aid from Lawn Ridge and Spear hosted a Halloween tea at Mrs. P H Purline’s home with games, music and a two course lunch.
A plea from Mrs BE O Irwin of Newton Pennsylvania promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup relief. The ad claims mothers need not fear the disease if a bottle is kept at home and used as directed, noting it has always given her son relief and is obtainable everywhere.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle laxative to cleanse the system. It claims benefits include relief from bloodshot dizziness and biliousness with a full bowel movement by morning after use tonight.
A four year old Carter Shearer was injured in an elevator accident at John Durton's while his mother was visiting. He torn his shoe and injured a toe, then treated at Dr Blough's and is recovering. Local residents visited Lafayette, Saratoga church services were held, and several locals were absent from school due to illness.
Attendance at Saratoga M. E. Church Sunday school last Sunday was 47 with a 96 cent collection. A year ago attendance was 47 and collection $1.18. The church plans a one hour session and asks members to arrive by 1:30 to start services at 2. Remains of William Monier of Champaign were brought for burial in the family lot last Tuesday. Camp Grove started a second Sunday school last Sunday, making two in the township with Rev. Jacobs preaching at 1:30 pm and 3 pm every two weeks.
An ad promotes Dr. Gable at the Camp House on Wednesday November 8 offering free evaluation and claiming success in treating asthma heart trouble rheumatism kidney and bladder disorders dyspepsia skin and nervous diseases. Hours are 9 am to 4 30 pm with a Chicago address listed for reference.
A magazine view critiques American wealth and welfare patterns. It notes two of three die without estate and only one of four leaves $1300 or more. At 66, 57 of 100 rely on others for basic needs, with 97 percent ending as charity objects.
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