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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
3
Henry residents report visits and family news across towns. Mrs. James Parsons entertained at Asa Nightwonger's. Dr. E B Ta cares for Henry’s residents. in town social calls involve VanAntwerp and McLaughlin families. Travelers include Osbornes, Kaiser, and Campbells with illness notes and hospital stays.
A brief personal note sent by T. J. Segraves of Drugeist addressing the recipient with a closing salutation. The message appears as a single line of correspondence.
The Misses Bernice and Geraldine Hoskins were Henry shoppers on last Wednesday. Regular services at the M E church Sparland every Sunday evening Epworth League at 6. The meetings are well attended and profitable Preaching at 7. A fine congregation listened as the pastor spoke on The Second Coming of Christ and The Bath of Armageddon. All are welcome to these services.
Henry Sargent born November 11 1824 on the home farm in St. Clair county Illinois died November 7 1914 aged 89 years 11 months 26 days. He married Amelia Williams in 1853 and they bore eight children and 14 grandchildren. A lifelong reader and family man he valued his faith and community service as a member of the M B E church.
Miss Isabela Burnett returned from Esmond ND. The Kellogg school hosts an entertainment and box supper on December 2 with Miss Grace Powell. Residents attend to hear Harry Lauder in Peoria. Womans Missionary Society plans a supper and bazaar Friday Nov 27 at 7 30 with supper at 8. Several locals visit Peoria for events and shopping. Mrs McCartney and family return to Peoria after a visit. The LLC hosts a Thanksgiving themed parlor gathering with a three course dinner for about 35 guests. The next meeting will be with Mrs Minnole Gallup. Rev McFadden to preach at UP church on Sabbath. George Aitchison and family shop in Peoria. Kelloggs take daughter for appendix operation.
The Steuben column notes a large attendance at a Sunday temperance program at Yankee Street church with children speaking and singing. The item mentions local residents, a runaway horse incident, plans for Sparland high school entertainment, and several brief local news bits and obituaries.
Probate and estate actions dominate the page with multiple wills admitted to probate. Letters testamentary issued and bonds posted in several cases. Real estate transfers listed for Louis R Phillips George P Moore and others. Marriage licenses issued for local couples.
A Murray era letter from Jackson Mississippi features a testimonial for a tonic said to rebuild tissues and strengthen nerves and muscles. It claims improved energy, reduced coughing, and blood oxygen transport aided by iron and wine components.
Local items report a club dance at the hall, visits between residents, and quiet Halloween with few pranks. A new baby arrived to Mr and Mrs Ernest Gehrig, and several residents travel for family matters or business. A medical ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and a weather comment ends with optimism about pleasant days ahead.
Mrs. M. Garlin of Henry says Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her uric acid kidney trouble. She credits the medicine with easing pain and invites others to try the 50 cent remedy from Segraves Drug Star. Buffalo NY address appears in the testimonial.
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