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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
3
Sparland society pages report visits among residents from Lacon and Sparland, plans for a masque social, and upcoming sermons by Rev. F. T. Klotzsche. Obituary details honor third son of Joseph and Camilla Marshall, with long community service in Whitefield and a family tribute to a respected aging farmer and neighbor.
Extended bereavement notices for the Marshall and Calder families. Social visits include James Collins in Chicago and the Russells shopping in Peoria. Lacon and Washburn trips noted. The L L C will be hosted by Mrs Mary Calder with Alice Sco on Saturday. U P church event Nov 29 features supper and Xmas shopping. Baby Fold talk at Normal discussed by Mrs Asher. Mary Davidson in Peoria.
John Winne of Sterling and Thomas Colgan of Pacific Junction visit relatives in CAMP GROVE while families move in, renovations continue with a two story OBrien building and a six building expansion since the fire. Mrs. John Barnes hosts a 15 guest dinner for Rose Murphy ahead of her Nov 28 Bradford church wedding.
In Saratoga a sunny day follows heavy rain. Local sick lists include Mrs Diverbiss and Mrs Gubbins, with several others noted. Socials, talks, visits, a soldier's funeral, new baby, and a near appendicitis incident are reported among residents and visiting guests.
A 50 cent TI O NO stomach tablets ad promises relief from indigestion and related symptoms. It urges readers to visit T. J. Segraves for a box, offering a money back guarantee if misery does not fade and the stomach improves.
Herricks Bros plan a public sale in South Whitefield as they quit the old home. Farmers shell corn to make crib room while postman’s wagon receives a new white paint job. Reports include illnesses, funerals for Hafty Marshall, and a winter snap with a light snow flurry.
Broken down in the orchards of Clint Moody, Wallace Dodd and Linus Root, the cornhusks report spots where corn lies blown flat and naked ears lay scattered thickly about, according to the Bulletin.
Mrs. George Smith and the Misses Race and Dora Reed traded in Peoria Saturday. Frank Barkman was in Henry Friday. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Hanchett on Nov. 23 in the afternoon. Charlie Austin visited his sister Mrs. Charlie Foster at the Ottawa tent colony last Sunday. Uncle Thomas McClane left for Benton Harbor Mich to stay with his daughter. Mrs. George Barker visited Mrs. Swineman Sunday afternoon. Roy Stone and Glenn visited William Austin Sunday. Lizzie Chrisman visited her daughter Mrs. Latourette. Paul Schammel sick with pneumonia and under a trained nurse. shown improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Amree Longman visited Bradford parents Saturday.
Ralph Hunter COTTAGE visited Leonard Hunter's last week. Frank Ziegler of Clinton visited Ernest Reynolds'. John Barry hosted Young Married People's club Thursday. Families gathered at Samuel Coesney's and at Harry Halladay's. A daughter born Nov 14 to George and Chillicothe Draper. another daughter born Nov 15 to Theodore Borg, ninth child and only girl. Burt Piper and daughter visited Harry Halladay's. F M Charles and daughter visited Rudolph Miller's.
Probate Court reports approval of ap raisement and widow’s cash award of 448 dollars under Harry Skelton estate. Petitions include sale of personal property, release of surety on Breen guardianship and multiple claims in Grife West estates. Guilty plea in tippling house cases. fines set. Final settlements and heirship proofs for Elizabeth Longman, John McGillick, Wm Salisbury. Real estate transfer noted from The Toluca Coal Co. to Joseph Pickard.
Addie Feazel binds to Charles Peterson a warrant for a 17 ft 10 in lot 11 block 6 Varna and s 30 ft lot 2 block 5 Hoyt s add to Varna Maryin Hughitt and wife to Alice u Roof warranty to part swar sec 30 18 8 B Eva Kraus to John Kraus warranty to sublot 7 lot 194 Henry Zillah McMurtrie to Leonard McMurtrie to n hf lots 1 and 2 block 14 Smith s add to Lacon Leonard McMurtrie and wife to Amzi Orrison warranty to n hf lots 1 and 2 block 14 Smith s add to Lacon Henry Cemetery association to F A Raymond Jr warranty to lot 60 block C Henry Rufus Monk and wife to Wm A Prendegrast and Albert Missal warranty to 25 feet off a side lot 1 block 19 Wenona Albert Missal and wife to William A Prendegrast warranty to 25 feet of a side lot 1 block 19 Wenona J D McVicker and wife to Worth D McVicker warranty to ear of lots 216 and 207 Henry Marriage Licenses Sparks F Scudder 21 and Lottie J Rinkenberger 18 both of Belle Plain.
A vintage advertisement promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a natural aid to produce long, rich hair. It reassures safety and color preservation, lists ingredients on the label, and encourages consulting a doctor, noting the product is made by the J.C. Ayer Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
A middle aged man boasts of his Europe visit while recounting a Paris shop incident. He says his wife caused the clerk to explode in indignation by asking if dress trimmings were imported and where from. The tale ends with the clerk's sharp reply.
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