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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
13
The Spurlind paper appoints Prof. J. Ro Bontoo as Local Representative for Pa ilexty Rees CAN and directs timely handling of entrusted items. The paper authorizes him to manage all business connected with the publication and to ensure prompt attention to matters received.
Sparland notices report residents and visitors, with updates on health, travel, and social events. A chrysanthemum show draws crowds, raises funds, and features six prize categories. Community prayers, school activities, and local bills fill the week as families attend gatherings and the town hall hosts a bazaar.
The advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery with Golden Seal Queen's root and other plants. It cites free medical advice from Dr R V Pierce and includes a Mobile Alabama deputy sheriff's testimonial of malaria recovery after nine bottles. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers a 1008 page volume for 21 cents plus postage.
Mrs Ohlman hosted her brothers Joe Hildemeir from Nebraska and another near Peoria last week. The Ohlmans hosted friends with a zonophone program last Sunday. Nolan family bought property in East Peoria and moved there. R M Crocker visited O Crocker in Peoria. Frank Poignant called on the street last week and hints of an upcoming wedding. Will Kehlenback buys two livestock animals from a Chillicothe restaurant keeper. Lou Stateler had a Sunday runaway but remained unhurt. Snyder of Henry sold five cream separators locally. Joe Ohlman husking feet then plans to move to the prairie. Two fires hit timber on Sunday night. Bilis Kiser and Sam McLaughlin timber affected. Forest Grove Sunday School was discontinued due to low attendance. Subscribe for The Republican.
Circuit Court foreclosures include Toluca Lumber and Hardware vs Fabish. Probate cases show new administratrix Jennie L. Higgins for Margaret Clifford estate with $8,000 bond. Martin Kelley guardian discharge. other estates with final reports and admin orders. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Toluca Varna and Santa Fe additions, and minor estate sales notices.
Mary Rochke transfers parcels in Santa Feist and Duggan's additions to Toluca. Antionette Hacker transfers to Augusta Hacker with specified lot measurements in Lacon. Marriage licenses show Lewis W. Perry and Anna M. Arnold from Indianapolis, and Isaac L. Davis with Anna B. Chalcraft from Bennington Bo. John Pedessi and Pasint Camilla appear from Toluca.
A man bought hundreds of used school books at Smiths drug store and the items are rebound reused by a publishing house. The books fetch about five cents each and though inexpensive the copies remain copyrighted.
An advertisement praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and sciatic pains. It claims deep penetration to nerves and bone and blood absorption with healing effects. Price points are 25 50 cents and 1.00 at Henry Illinois J B Powell and F A Powell's drug store. The civil service commission is touring state institutions gathering feedback from superintendents trustees and heads on needs and proposed ideas.
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