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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1891
Page
6
A midweek sale lists surmill sizes for Ladies wool Jersey Ribbed Underwear priced at 7Kc for quality. The notice advertises limited quantities and invites shoppers to compare values.
A garbled news note lists residents visiting El Paso and family trips. It mentions Mra Grieves Nellie Thomas and Wom B Thomas visitors, Pase Duchesne clocking in at Fricks Bros store, Lute Hawks and family visiting Mrs Belle Garrett GL, McMurtrie hosting Dr Emery guests, revival meetings at a local church, and Mr and Mrs Wisman returning from the East. Also reports a runaway incident damaging a buggy, plus Ralph Wier leaving for California amid a fire alarm scare with minor damage from shattered windows.
Oscar Outrum of 45 Warren Ave Chicago writes in praising Bly's Cream Balm for relief from chronic catarrh. He says he used it for half a year with excellent results and notes many of his acquaintances have seen benefits.
In Sparland Robt Cumming and No Lo welcomed a daughter. Robt Reay built a new house on Qv Toenls Hollow and John Eckhart also built a new house. Mr and Mrs Farrell visited Hennchwine lake Undercliff for a silver wedding. The Epworth League hosted an oyster supper at M B E Church. Frank A Barry fell ill but is improving. Birth announced for Fred and Rhoda McClanahan on Wednesday October 28. Thomas Haskins, longtime resident, died near Bethel church and was buried at Sparland cemetery. The old Williams hotel, now owned by Philam O’Leary and occupied by two Camillca, caught fire but was saved. Ambrose Cumming and May Bates married Wednesday November 4. The couple will live at Booth house on the hill.
An advert claims Shilohs Consumption Cure and Shilohs Vitalizer provide immediate relief for coughs indigestion and other ailments. It promotes catarrh remedy and fragrance, with prices listed and a guarantee offered with each bottle. Dr Powell is noted as seller.
Corn husking is about half done. Robert McCulloch can get out again. Mrs John Austin grows weaker and is not expected to recover. Nelson Brown and Jim McDowell returned from a three weeks twain in Kentucky last Saturday. Brown brought mules and Jim driving horses. Chas Carlson near three miles north shipped 900 bushels of oats, fire burning his oat bin. Dr. F A Powell’s tenant Hejits. Town beautified with lumber and barrels for Halloween. Varoe seeks a wagon maker. Mr Brant quits but offers shop and tools for rent or sale. Employment prospects favorable for newcomers.
In Sugar Grove a light snow falls Tuesday while Dolf Bourdette ships five hogs last Monday. Fandé Vall spends Saturday night with Lucy Bart as Sugar Grove schools begin a short vacation. A youth, about 18, is found safe in bed after taking his horse and cart two miles from Mr Clift's party, prompting a question about his sense of direction.
European and American medical authorities link many insanity cases to neuralgia of the head and face. The ad claims Ballard's Snow Liniment provides immediate relief for neuralgia and various pains, promoting circulation. Sold by J. BE & FF. A. Powell Henry.
Whitefield Corners news notes Mra George Kwell remains bedbound yet hopeful for a future recovery. Funeral of Mr Wm Fountain postpones shed work to Nov 11. Reopening services at Boyd's Grove prompt no services at Q Corners to fill seats. School continuity ensured with Ed Hanpum as substitute for Will Wright. Reopening exercises include Rev J G Lucky and possible Teay Pierre preaching.
Baratoa Geo. McGillick and wife appear in Henry area. C Carson hauled a load of hogs to Sparland Monday. C Thompson of Whitefield visited Saratoga on the 7th week. Divilblas Brothers bought a new threshing machine and plan soon to thresh. Maude McVicker of Henry to start for California on December 1 with S Townsend. Mrs Kendrick and Mrs Orphin Whiteford of Champaign visiting Emly King family this week. Kendrick of Adkinson visiting as well.
All are entitled to the best that their money will buy, so every family should have a bottle of the best family remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the system when creative or bilous. For sale in 60c and $1.00 bottles by all leading druggists.
In La Prairie Center Mr and Mrs O Wilmot and son Fred traveled to Peoria last week on business. Ed R Leigh is recovering and will soon be active again. John Turnbull and Clarence Calder sold hogs shipped to Chicago. Clarence Calder finished painting a tin barn. Charilie Fox had a busy sale of property Tuesday. BE Beott bought 50 head feeders in Toulon from Gehr and Adama. Frank Charlie toild fever like his children. Epworth League met well Sunday evening with few absentees. Lucy Smith returned from Knox and visited friends briefly. Herman Webber owns a fast horse though his buggy fared poorly. Rabe missed the bi concert in Galesburg and visited his sister Maud briefly before returning home. his horse improved the chance and broke away.
Putnam society notes report a Halloween gathering at Durbin Downey’s with young people trying fortunes and a large supper at the Sparlings’ new home for their 25th anniversary. The Ladies Aid plans a Thanksgiving dinner and play at the Christian church. Mary Anderson returns from Quincy and Dr Cowen of Chicago visits. Pierce Condit buys half Grubbs stock and adds goods.
An advertisement touts Miles Nerve and Liver Pills as a new discovery that regulates the nerves, bowels, and aromas, claiming to cure biliousness, stomach issues, constipation, piles, and general torpor. Available in 60 doses for 25 cents with free samples at J. E. & F. A. Powell's Drug Store in Henry.
Retired physician claims a universal cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung ailments. He offers free mailing of the recipe with instructions in German French or English to any interested reader who sends a stamped reply with the newspaper. W A Noyes 820 Powers Block Rochester NY.
J L Millasa of Iowa returns, Mrs Abel Mills and her son come back from Chicago. Walter Griffiths family moves into a new house. Walker Vail paid a brief visit to the neighborhood. Laura Swift visited W P Williams near Henry.
W H Mills sprained his hand unloading lumber. Miss Mary McCarty of Western Kansas visits friends. Mr and Mrs Morris Wilson spent Sunday with Mrs Wilsons sister Mrs Huff of Aurora. Mr and Mrs Oliver Mills have adopted another boy. Mrs Sarah Parker and daughter visited the Mills. Mrs Armstrong from Ohio plans to end winter with her daughter Mrs H L Mills. Two Gregory children ill with diphtheria. Clear Creek School closed. Humphery Mills helps William Smith with corn husking. B H Beck returned from Montana with goods and deer from a hunt. I O T sociable at the Masonic Hall was well attended. Mra M A Wilson and others attended Grand Gold Demorest Medal Contest at Princeton Center School. new seats and chart purchased. Walter Griffiths family moving to new house. Abe Phillips nearly ready to move into theirs. Center Red Ribbon Club elected officers: President Clarence Mills, VPs Henry Atherton and Alice Tomlinson, Treasurer Bertha Mills, Secretary Theo Wilson. Grange ladies furnished literary program. men followed with theirs. Counts show women ahead. supper prepared by the defeated side awaited.
The item lists testimonials for Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve as curative for neuralgia rheumatism leg sores and other ailments. It notes sales through Powell's Drug Store and includes local notices about moving, mill work, farm chores, a fire damage report, and subscription invitation.
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