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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
3
A brief 1914 communication from T. J. Segraves, druggist, noting space limits in the store, promising to address an object of notes next week as customer volume rises. The message presents a hometown business tone and references the drug store’s operation and neighborly notices.
A crowded local column records births visits illnesses and social events around Watseka and Sparland. Mrs Riddell’s new house nears completion. Rev and Mrs McLeish plan a two week trip. a Boy Scouts entertainment raises funds for uniforms. many neighbors attend visits and illnesses, with church notes, school programs, and community happenings across area towns.
Circuit Court actions include appointments of appraisers for transfer taxes in estates of Mary McDonough Amelia Greer and others. guardianships for minors Frank Latourette and Sidney Ketchum. probate filings. and real estate transfers in Toluca and Henry with multiple quitclaim deeds and lot transfers. Names include George Songer Fred Bussell Jesse Hall Luciolelli Hoerner Peters Travis Kirchman, and Toluca residents.
A brief testimonial from Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania describes years of poor digestion and repeated dietary limits. After trying various remedies she used Chamberlains Tablets about a year ago and soon saw improvement with digestion now fine. Sold by all dealers.
The annual bazaar and supper at the Tl P church in La Prairie is set for Friday evening November 27 with Miss Place a singer from the Chau tauqua platform as a feature. Entertainment begins at 7 30 with supper at 5 o'clock. Several La Prairie residents and visitors are noted, including Mr FN Wilmot, Mrs Maloney of New Orleans, and Miss Mabel Webber of Lacon. A cold wave is prompting winter clothing preparations.
Ernest Reynolds attends the homecoming at Urbana with Miss Hazel Farles visiting locally for a few weeks. Bazaar and oyster supper planned at the Cottage MFE church. Tax assessments statewide show personal property down by 6.5 million dollars, lands up, and city lots up by about 1.2 million. Northwestern and Burlington rail lines face higher assessments, while local social notes mention weddings and calls among residents.
Lawn Ridge reports Mrs Roy Wilcox visiting near Chillicothe while Donath shells new corn for Speer Roy Wilcox using a Case corn sheller on a Charles Perkins farm. Moody is granted a divorce in Lacon circuit court. Funeral and memorial notes span Mrs Amelia Clemmer Grove’s life from Upper Canada to Marshall County.
An old Greenville reader 81 endorses Vinol as boosting strength, healthy appearance, and vitality. The ad touts cod liver tissue building and tonic iron as the key to vigor for seniors and run-down individuals, promising refunds if not satisfied.
When you buy for cold weather there are factors beyond warmth to consider. The article notes several essentials to assess at the start, warning that timing matters because once decisions are made it may be too late.
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