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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
3
Trade card notes Omnia Marseille grain dump as the best on the market and lists a broad range of farm implements including international gas engines plows wagons buggies harness robes whips and a nice line of pumps signal a compact rural commerce listing with emphasis on reliability and product breadth.
Mrs Lottie Duncan and Miss Angle Baughman shopped in Henry Friday. Mr and Mrs David Aitchison of Lacon visited Andrew Sparr and Alfthican’e. Mr and Mrs Frank Barr of Lacon were dining guests of Mrs Rebecca Sparr last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Robert Davis welcomed a baby girl born Friday night. Lottie Duncan called to Byers Saturday for a sister’s illness. Walter Smith of Henry visited Aunt Mrs Spart Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Gapen of Ohio and Mrs Itackinan of Peoria visited the homestead of her parents. Mrs Bessie Jacobs attended Sunday worship. Dr Agnes of Wyoming was here Thursday. Loyns of Ohlengdy awaited at Wm Plana’s home as three children are cared for. Minnie Tanguary returned from a week with kin in Springfield. Residents along Dakota look forward to a fine season as Thanksgiving services near at M church with Eliott preaching.
Harry Safford of La Prairie and John Beck of Sparland buy out the Trumpeter meat market and move it to the Kline building. Mrs. Collins the milliner departs Sparland for Chicago for winter then expects to return in spring. Buckien's Arnica Salve touted for beauty aids and skin care with local drug store prices.
Charles Hawley’s new cottage at Lawn Ridge is nearly finished and ready for occupancy. Minnie Robinson and Lman Robinson visited L J Wilson, with their mother returning home after a week’s stay. The parsonage has been thoroughly cleaned and renovated, the furnace installed, and Rev Foley and family are at home to Trinity parish members. Fine weather continues for husking and farming as fields rapidly empty.
An old medical note identifies hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic in Foley Kidney Remedy. It warns to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney trouble to avoid serious illness. Prepared by J Ironmonger.
Porter Harkiness, survivor of the Chatsworth wreck, recently died at Toluca and was the sole survivor from his coach. Matt Corcoran, a Marshall county figure, died at Toluca after exposure. A Kentucky horse shipment to Dr Perisho was damaged by car torch fire near Venona. Ephraim Van Husen, pioneer settler, rests in old Salem cemetery. George Rosegilla bought the Minoak farm at public auction.
South Whitefield community reports visits and social happenings. Rosie Schupp of Lacon and Miss Jane Ray acted as chaperon on a recent outing. W B Deck of Henry visited and stayed with daughter Mrs Waughop ory. Oscar Holler and Frank Wightman aided Albert Newman home. Camp Sterrett telephone system duties handled by Frank Wightman and Willie Donovan. T S Hunt and wife hosted Charles Hunt's family at their Henry residence. Sore throat illness noted among residents. Irving McEvoy helped Val Hofer husk corn. Mrs Margaret Salisbury recovering from sciatica rheumatism at the Newman home with Dr Blough’s care. Thomas Cain and family of Saratoga visited in their auto with four children Atha Elmer Little Tom Marie. C Jacobs briefly stopped en route to Chicago land show after carpentry for James Smith Jr. of La Prairie. Melvoy visiting, now lives in Davenport. Mrs Charles Swanson visiting sister Mrs Walter Pride. George Holler buying chickens for Wrigley firm. Wm Donovan Sr drove a 5 flyer Thursday, noted as a top local horseman.
Community notes record a box social at Milo town hall for the school, visits by Bert Piper and others, Epworth League service led by Bertha McClane, and various Sunday visits. Also mentions Rev Vandervoort’s Thanksgiving sermon and local advertisements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Summary of Toluca court actions including assessment orders for local improvements, estate claims and inventories, guardianship reports, and final real estate transfers. Names include Frank Laut, Sarah White, Johnston White, D. O. Cochran, George Rithmiller, Lenora O’Brien, Arthur O’Brien, W. P. Williams, and various trustees. Also lists marriage licenses for William Heiney and Francis Malachowski, and John J. Merdian and Anna Holler, with notices on bond approvals and hearings.
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