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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
11
Sparland and surrounding area residents are noted in a stream of social updates. Visits include Miss Marie O Leary from Peoria, Mr and Mrs Scott Osborne with Charles Scott, and Mrs Lizzie Thiedohr of Lacon. Local shoppers, dinners and church gatherings weave through a week of community life.
Open Epworth League meeting announced for Sunday night at the usual church hour. Miss Taylor to read her Lacon convention paper. report on the meeting to be read. Mrs. Packingham announces birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Packingham. she did not survive. Mrs. Holler seriously ill with dropsy of the heart. the Hollers recently moved and rely on Miss Burwick. James Hill leaves depot for Galva. Harold Aitchison succeeds him. Sub-district Mpnorth League convention at Lacon on Nov 9 drawn large attendance with delegates from Sparland and surrounding leagues. Eleven ministers attended. resolutions commend Lacan League’s hospitality.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best treatment for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat chest and lung affections. It promotes grippe cough relief and a soothing healing effect while urging readers to remember the name and reject substitutes.
The town announces union services at the M E church on Sabbath evening November 17. The U P church holds its annual bazaar Thanksgiving night offering a chance for a Thanksgiving dinner. The L L C plans a meeting with Mrs. Wm Madison on November 23.
Sikeston Missouri and Murrayville Illinois readers report personal stories praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for long standing female ailments. Mrs Dema Bethune describes relief from months of weakness and pain allowing normal activities. Mrs Charles Moore says the remedy saved her from an operation and restored health.
BH J Slough of Peoria and others visit A J McCartney's, Spangler buys a buggy in Lacon, and neighbors travel home from Henry for school. A large Catholic dinner and supper end with a fine lunch as families attend church and christen a child named Joseph. A reporter notes hunting calls and a claim about a bull moose or bear, followed by an advertisement for Electric Bitters praising health benefits.
Henry Sherman suffers blood poisoning in his hand. Mrs. William Bentley and children visit Mrs. Montgomery Sun ny. Mrs. Ernest Dee enjoyed a visit from daughter Mrs. Mabel Rob son and little son. The Misses Ethel Reid and Belva Robison, plus Harry Reid, attend church at Cottage Sunday afternoon. Misses Mattie Phelps and Bertha McClane call on Mrs. Clarence McClane Thursday. Ladies' Aid of Boyd's Grove to hold market day in Bradford on Saturday Nov. 16 at John Scobles' new grocery in the former C. J. Smith building. Charlie Reid goes to Chicago Monday with cattle. Society meets at Mrs. Clara Monier’s home on Thursday Nov. 21. New officers elected: President Mrs. Monier, VP Mrs. Phelps, secretary Ethel Reid, asst. secretary Bertha McClane, treasurer Mrs. Josephine Jonever. Burton Barker returns from hospital after appendicitis operation. John Robison leaves for Indiana Wednesday. Y. P. S. club entertained at Bonnie and Bessie Hay’s home Saturday evening. Mrs. Peter Holan, 1115 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, reports a baby with a severe cough. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound praised for rapid relief. Ad by A. J. Ironmonger.
In Lawn Ridge the harvest proceeds after storm damage with corn yields lagging expectations. Local events include a birthday gathering for Fred Cornell with about 90 attendees and oysters plus Five Hundred games at a social. Rev. A B Curtis presented a humorous sermon sequence on human history and faces.
The article recounts a pastor’s engaging lecture on names from the Book of Chronicles and a family reunion marking Mr. Robert Moody Sr.’s 84th birthday. Moody’s children traveled from nearby towns and far destinations to join relatives for a festive meal, games, and gifts, aided by a large gathering of siblings and spouses.
An elderly farmer on a rural road narrowly avoids a collision as a truck passes. A motorcyclist riding behind the vehicle strikes him, sending him to the ground. He quips that if he had known a colt followed, he would have stayed off the road.
Springfield plans nine artesian wells to secure year round clear water, replacing muddy river water after rains. City commissioners expect abundant supplying water from Sangamon river bottoms, reducing costly basins and improving municipal drainage for residents statewide.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills to strengthen the stomach and regulate the liver kidneys and bowels at the first sign of indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves drug stores with a plea to read The Republican for news.
Full line of International Wagons and Manure Spreaders, Schroeder Grain Dumps, Dairy Maid cream separators, Peoria power washing machines, Cowboy tank heaters, wire fencing, buggies, whips, oils, greases, husking pegs, pumps and tanks featured as a specialty.
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