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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
11
The Sparland column reports the death of Rev. Daniel McLeish at the M. B. parsonage in Wyoming after five years of service. Nearby social events include welfare fair prep, baptist supper plans, and community visits by Dr. E. E. Royce, Mrs. Ruth Webster, and Osborne family members among others.
Mothers Dr Bell pine tar honey remedy eases children's coughs by loosening mucous soothing the lungs and opening air passages. Honey adds pleasant soothing quality making it ideal for kids. Ad claims it gains new friends yearly and costs 25c a bottle.
Edmond Oklahoma resident Emory Olson visits relatives near Lacon as residents share local happenings. Carrie Cornell Hunt hosts a day at her country home with registered stock and a good dinner. Relph McLuskey settles at Asa Nightwonger’s hillside home. Hodges cider mill draws wagons and barrels with excellent cider. Mrs Wim Jackson of Peoria visits Newell house. quilt work nears completion. Protracted meetings begin at Yankee Street church conducted by Rev Bagwill.
Adam Davidson died last Monday evening at 8 o clock in La Prairie township after a long illness. Born March 12 1832 in Roxboroughshire Scotland he came to America at 17 and settled on a farm on Yankee Street. He married Jane Rae Jan 9 1872 and lived 48 years on the La Prairie farm. Survivors include wife daughters Helen Rae later Mrs. Charles Smith and Margaret wife of James Smith, a son Richard of Colorado Springs, one brother James Davidson and three grandchildren. He served in local offices and was president of the State Bank of Speer before retiring. The funeral drew a large congregation reflecting the esteem in which he was held.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a laxative that removes poisons from the body. It asserts dizziness spots before the eyes and fainting feelings signal need, promising relief by morning after one nightly dose.
Ed Wishard family spent Sunday with Ford Schupp. Mrs Conrad Apfel and daughter visited Pete Apfel’s. George Johnson built a cement arch cave and shown artistry. Prather and Dorf accompanied on auto ride Sunday. Pete Apfel Ed Baugh and Rosie called at George Waughop’s. Harry Holler visited brother Walter. Amine Tanner guest of Ply. Irma Brown and Orville at Wilder Brown’s. Rosie Baugh holidaying with family to help fall chores. Eddie Manski joined Emmet Wunder and attended Hellowe’en social at Burson school. Fred Ely hosted Casnovia guests in large touring car. Anna Ward ill but under doctor Cromwell. Opal Sale weekend visit. E A Kline painting in Waughop homes. Ida Dwyer resigned Bonham teaching post and helped Miss Riddell one day.
Cottage Wilkins family and Albert of Tiskilwa visited Wm Chesney on Sunday. Miss Gladys Jardine hosted Noble Keene of Chicago. Ross Jardine called in Ke-Wanee. Mrs Will Clement and son from Milo visited Rude Miller and Mrs Raymond Farley of Elgin visited Hil Piper and Fred Farley. Will Piper and Williard attended Rally Day at Tiskilwa M E Church and dined with Hiram Allen. Grandma Allen of Marseilles stayed with Hiram Allen. A farewell surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Harlan Fields, who move to Bradford.
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and social events. Frank Colgan visited Peoria. families from A. W. Holmes LaMoille and Plano hosted guests. Patsy McGuire from Kankakee visited the McGuire home. Mrs. M. C. Shearer from Neponset visited. A. W. Shriver, Harry Bean, and others visited Putnam relatives. C. L. Loomis and wife visited W. J. Blackburn’s home in Henry. Mrs. S. B. Lutes of Shelbina stayed with her sister. Peoria shopping and house moves noted. South Milo farmers began corn picking. Mrs. Wheat of Henry visited her children Ella and George Henkin. A masquerade social at the church drew a large crowd. Calhoun and Pettegrew bought Maxwell cars. Oliver Wright and George Reid visited Fannie Reid. Ira Robison of Indiana works for Carl Barker. Henry Smith and wife visited Chambersburg. Colehower spent weekend with daughters.
Telfer Salt Rheum and eczema are cured by Chamberlains Salve. One application relieves the itching and burning sensation.
Circuit Court actions include removing cloud from title in the Ramp vs Sutphen case and quiet title for injunction. Probate matters cover estates of James Burnett Theodore Lash Henry Felt Sarah Austin and Michael Kelly with hearings, letters of administration, conservatorship, and final settlements. Real estate transfers list quitclaim deeds in Richland and Lacon. Local notices include marriage licenses births and obituaries with community happenings and routine notes from Speer.
Public urged to use Chamberlin's Cough Remedy over cheaper substitutes. The ad asserts Chamberlain's has stood the test of time for more than 40 years and is obtainable everywhere.
A humorous quip contrasts married and single life noting a man’s misfortune makes him value a woman and the idea of placing property in a wife’s name as prudent. The exchange hints at social norms and gender roles in a lighthearted tone.
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