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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
10
Circuit Court handles multiple probate matters including estates of Jones Dohman Locke McKee and others with hearings on will probates, notices by posting, and final orders. Real estate transfers include Bayne to Bayne and marriage licenses issued for Burl Piper and Gladys Ray. Kitty Jack trivia and banter wrap the page with a light closing note.
A brief assurance from a seller that they offer only reliable drugs and remedies and do not engage in misrepresentation or meaningless notes, emphasizing trust and clarity between seller and customer.
The column records residents visiting from Peoria and Chicago, travels of Louis Webster and Glen Wagner, and upcoming events including Billy Osborne in Mary Gigg lles at the town hall on Dec 4. It notes health, church services, theater outings, and a Kimble social. Verna May Walker and Lawrence Wynnes marry at the Walker home in Moline.
Community program at Sparland town hall Friday evening December 4 features pianist Miss Bernice Hoskins, patriotic sketch You're a Grand Old Flag, National trio Dean Aitchison Henry Hoskins and Freddie Royce, and multiple acts including Cabbage Hill School Part I. Stage manager Abe Ridenour. Doors 7:15, curtain 8:10.
A Friday dance drew good attendance with about forty numbers sold. Visitors included Mrs. Harris of Peoria visiting nephew William Harris and friends, and Mrs. Odell of Kewanee with Lewis and Mrs. Thomas Collins families. Several Lawn Ridge residents traveled to Lacon for county and circuit court business. Mrs. Charlie Moore visited Lincoln to see a granddaughter at school. Roy Whiteley of Amboy and relatives stayed with William Predmore. Thanksgiving plans formed for a public hall dinner, with a short program. A winter rain paused Sunday school and postponed the semi monthly song service to next Sunday. Hog shipments surged as Chicago and Peoria quarantine lifted. Dry weather aids fodder shredding. Roy Wilcox and Frank Gallup work around Blue Ridge and Predmore. Mrs. Sara Miller, longtime Cornell housekeeper, left for Des Moines to visit a niece, with a warm welcome awaiting her return if she comes back.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs caused by throat and bronchial inflammation. It claims rapid relief by soothing inflamed mucous, raising the phlegm, and easing congested membranes. A Floydale Texas reader testimonial supports its effectiveness.
Hazel Parley visited Westher Chesney in the past week. Mrs. Pardine and daughter shopped in La Salle Saturday. Chesney and Reynolds families hosted Ernest Reynolds and wife Friday. Bazaar at Cottage M I church Tuesday evening December 1. Brokaw and family dined with Byron Allen. Chesney and Wilkins families dined with Samuel Chesney for his 32nd birthday. Domestic science club hosted by Gustafson and Anderson Wednesday. Cottage youths held a surprise party for Misses Chesney and Hazel Farley. supper served. Joe Merritt guest at Wm Perry’s in Cottage Sunday night.
The piece warns that kidney trouble can damage health early and lists symptoms like backache and nervousness. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills, with a Henry, Indiana man named John Tumney praising their effect after purchasing at Segroves Drug Store. Price 50c. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
Washington authorities issue a bulletin urging poultry dressers to improve handling from holding batteries to killing, cooling, and packing. Emphasizes a clean process, proper fasting, controlled temperatures, and uniform quality to restore consumer confidence and prevent broader market losses.
Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pa touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as life saving for her child with croup. She says it cut phlegm and eased coughing spells and expresses gratitude. Advertisement notes it is for sale by all dealers.
The Marquette Third Vein Coal Mining Co property faces a sheriff sale at Princeton’s east courthouse door on Monday November 8 to satisfy a 6500 dollar judgment in Patrick Carney’s favor though Carney has died the estate is owed. The mine valued around 100000 dollars is near bankruptcy with $4900 claimed for electric current. Rumors of a new buyer and reorganization swirl as the mine’s future hangs on the sale.
In Collinsville Illinois Mrs Ana Becker describes nerve strain and exhaustion from a large family while caring for boarders. She credits Vinci tonic for quick improvement and promotes it as a stronger health builder combining cod liver oil and iron. The ad urges trials with a money back offer from A J Ironmonger druggist.
A historical account of Civil War era factions in Bureau County with Union League activities led by R. M. Keerns and counter groups like the Knights of the Golden Circle led by Samuel Gallagher. It recalls clandestine meetings, attic listening posts, and postwar reflections on traitors and patriotism amid Lincoln era tensions. The piece also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy favoring its safety for children.
Public sale near Henry Illinois on Wednesday December 9 1914 starting at 10 a.m. offers eleven horses including gray gelding eight years old and several mares with weights, four milking cows and a yearling heifer, twelve hogs, farm machinery and tools such as a Deering binder Budlong discs McCormick mower and cream separator, plus hay and corn. Terms include cash for bids under $10 and 12 month credit on larger sums with 5 percent cash discount. WM Maubach and R K McColl auctioneers Elmer Quinn clerk Johnson Rowe lunch served on grounds.
Public sale notices detail auctions by Max B Whitney and H E Broaddus in Varna Illinois. Items include horses cattle hogs sheep farm machinery and household goods with terms: cash under 16 dollars and 12 month credit above. notes bear interest. sales dates December 10 1914 and November 26 1921. Auctioneers are Childs Mohan F H Jackson and E H Broaddus with R D McCulloch clerk.Lunch by church ladies.
Executor Clyde Colwell announces the probate in Marshall County Illinois for the estate of Mary Jane Horr also Hoar deceased. The February term begins on the first Monday of February 1915 at the County Court in Lacon where creditors must present claims or settle debts. Debtors are urged to pay promptly as of November 16 1914.
C. E. Johnson and Roy Rowe will, during the winter, attend public sales with a lunch and coffee counter. See either of us for dates. C. E. Johnson, Roy Rowe. Phone: 12 blue or 459 green. Advt. 11-19-41.
A large number of conductors brakemen and engineers face downgrades or job loss across several railroads. The downturn stems from the foot and mouth disease rather than wholesale layoffs, with scarce livestock trains and Chicago routes hardest hit as the industry tightens operations.
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