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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
11
The Republican reports a busy week in Aparland with social visits in Peoria Lacon and Henry. Thanksgiving approaches with weddings and bazaars, church repairs progress, and local accidents include Luther Ray’s fall and deaths in the area. Community life centers on visits, fairs, and a punch board novelty at Van Antwerp & Osborne's.
A farmer and his son discuss a wheelbarrow as a modern “bossless carriage.” The farmer suggests using it to fetch a load of turnips from the three acre lot, highlighting a humorous rural exchange about simple farm tools.
A claim under the National Pure Food Law with Guarantee No. 2041 is cited to support Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee. The article notes a woman’s praise of its quality after dining in top hotels and restaurants and states that millions of Americans favor Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee for health and taste, highlighting its lower cost.
The town’s Bachelor society bids farewell as the last charter member is struck from the list. Section foreman Thomas Hawkins and his quarantined family are released after over a month with small pox. no new cases reported.
Mrs James Collins hosts sister Miss Alice Root of Chicago. Miss Mary Scoon visited Lacon Monday while Rev and Mrs Martin entertained Rev Thomas of Dunlap. Mr Madison of Fort Scott Kansas visiting Mrs Al McCulloch. Mrs C M Wilmot and daughter Virginia of Edelstein guests of Mrs H N Wilmot. Madame Rumor hints upcoming wedding bells.
A large crowd attended the harvest home supper and bazaar held Wednesday evening. Mrs. Scoon led the supper committee and praise is due for abundant eatables. Mrs. Black organized the decorating, with unique displays earning high commendation. Mrs. Hall of Chicago contributed a large Japanese umbrella and decorations for the fancy work booth. The ladies are thanked for managing their departments well. The measles afflicted James Smith Jr.’s daughter, and Stephen Ramsey died suddenly at his daughter’s home on Wednesday evening aged 71. He had lived in Hopewell and left six children. Funeral services were held at the U P church Saturday with Rev. Thomas Martin officiating. interment followed in the U P cemetery.
Lawn Ridge hosts Ed Hakes and Mrs. J B Green guests. a new corn barn rises on Sweetman farm for tenant Henry Shafer with James Hendricks as chief architect. Mrs. Robert Green returns from Farmington and Peoria to Kansas City then east. Rev O M Snyder preached at the Congregational pulpit as a pastor candidate while Speer may join to share a charge.
Reuben Sisson spends days at Hinmans. C. E. convention postponed to Nov 20. Mrs Al Hawley and Miss Emma Bragg dine with Mrs J A Speer. Mrs Martha Hinman visits Mr and Mrs Martin. Nesbit ships car goods last Monday. wife to visit a couple weeks. Rev Snyder of Hennepin preaches to full Speer Sunday, sermon praised. Amelia Grove suffers broken blood vessel in ear. doctor aided. Harry Russell buggy ride accident injures Harley, ankle broken. recovering. Miss Ruth Green of Speer visits Chillicothe. Beatrice Mellow Pit Shaw Roscoe Hacker Leah Thompson dine with Miss Mellow.
Probate petitions for Jacob Storm and David McDonough estates with hearings set. final reports and minor estate actions noted. Real estate transfers include multiple parcels in Lacon Wenona Camp Grove Toluca Richland and Santa Fe additions. A humorous dialect exchange tucks into the legal notices.
Glycerine enhances medicinal roots in Golden Medical Discovery, acting as demulcent nutritive and antiseptic. It aids chronic coughs, bronchial and throat issues, and supports nourishment in wasting illness, though not a miracle cure for advanced consumption. No alcohol is used. free book available from Dr. R V Pierce, Buffalo NY.
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