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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
11
Readable text notes arrival at a store and emphasizes a second concern about customer service. The fragment hints at a sales or service context without clear events or identities. Further details are unreadable.
In Sparland and nearby towns the column reports Elsie Hoadley visiting Lacon, Mrs. Dunlap ill, union prayer at the Baptist church, Prof. Hoagland en route home for Thanksgiving, and local sermons by Rist and Chessman. It notes various health updates, post card sales, arrivals from Henry and California, and a bazaar by the Methodist ladies. Buff Rock roosters are for sale from W. G. Taylor with pricing information.
Arbuckles coffee promotion targets consumers while warning against switching brands. The Mystic Workers lodge reports new initiations in La Con. Irving Parsons works on church cleanup ahead of Thanksgiving sermons by Chicago evangelists. A wedding occurred in Peoria between Linne Curtis and John Ray. W F Thompson mourns wife’s death from heart failure with two children remaining.
The Farmers praise farm lands and mortgages as safe investments during financial stringency. As stock security faltered, farm property held steady values, with corn belts’ steady crops and growing export demand stabilizing prices, described as a garden spot of the earth by the Lacon Home Journal.
Engagement announced in Lacon as Lola Belle Ong and John Smith plan to wed next year. Delegation from Lacon Relief Corps attended Sixteenth district convention in Peoria. Roller skating season opened at Rose Opera House last Saturday. Masons from across the state met in Peoria. local attendees included Eli Hexter Ansel Hexter Dr B D Kenward A R Hancock and M A Hassenfly. Union Thanksgiving services set for Nov 28 at 10 am at the Methodist church with Rev George W Chessman delivering the sermon. Methodist Sunday school planning a Christmas cantata for Christmas Day. Lovelace Corning wedding in Peoria noted. Hatton couple left for Juliet and other Illinois points. Mrs Anna Richardson returning from Cornerstone Ark after summer visit with her mother Mrs Snyder. Mrs Jud Ong back from Cleveland Ohio after month away. Mrs John Vilevesat reports good health and new residence near San Diego Cal.
Toluca Herald notes the sale of the late G V Conrad's personal property on Tuesday December 10 in Marshall County. M Van Petten traveled from Washburn to visit friends, Ed Mathis and wife came from Magnolia for a day with relatives. Jonas T Ball and sons attended Masonic events in Peoria. County Superintendent E Frank Perry of Lacon visited local schools reporting flourishing conditions.
A compilation of social visits and family gatherings around Chillicothe including Mrs Jeanie Swan Cecil Alma Caldwell and Bessie Horn visiting relatives. Poultry business notes from C S Wrigley and Frank Mallarly with new branch in town and service details. Mention of Rev Snyder and Rev Peterson preaching. local civic note on United Veterans of the Civil War organization and its national scope.
A fragment notes a girl remarking that her sister’s suitor would be handsome if not for his face. The item appears in the Chicago Daily Tribune and The Henry Republican, priced together at four dollars for one year each.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with periodical headaches backaches faint spells and other pelvic symptoms. It claims to strengthen regulate and invigorate the female system without alcohol or habit forming drugs and offers confidential consultation and free medical advice by letter.
In Probate Court Jesse Bayne is described as distracted with a petition for appointment of a conservator. Ray Agne a Bayne is appointed in bond of 1000. Emma Fawcett deceased. report of sale of real estate. fee of 5 allowed to H D Richand guardian ad litem. Tiaac Myers deceased. hearing of final report continued. Real estate transfers include Edward Hummel to George C Hall lots 41 42 48 Henry W R Thorp to Ada Grove lots 73 74 Henry Ada Grove to Margaret E B Dunlap lots 78 74 Henry Henry Harney et al to Edward Kalfer lots 12 18 14 Henry Jacob Fawcett to David Dwyer lot 290 Henry.
SPEER JOSEPH Hodges of Erwin S D spends a week or two with his mother Mrs David Hodges. Hodges drove cattle from South Dakota to Chicago. Mrs I Crane of Champaign and her daughter Mrs Jolly visit here. Fred and Joe Hodges saw brother Clark near Toulon. Clifton Remedy Co left town after two nights. Farmers忙 with corn so missed medicine show. A son born Nov 14 to Mr and Mrs Eddie Streit Jr. Nearby residents, dinners and business trips noted. Wm Even improving after illness.
Auction set for Tuesday December 3 1907 at 11 oclock a m at the John Peterman farm 8 5 miles west of Henry or ¾ mile west of Lundy. Live stock six horses eight cattle eight hogs farm implements wagon hay rack mower plow disc cultivators harness and other items. Terms cash under 10 dollars credit 12 months on bankable paper 7 percent if not paid. Five percent cash discount on sums over ten dollars. Lunch by Charles Wood. Auctioneer S L Case Clerk J Hin.
Auction notice for a mixed farm sale at Whitefield area listing twelve horses, cattle including milch cows and calves, hogs, sheep, chickens, hay and corn, farm implements, household goods, and credit terms. Auction on Wednesday December 11 1907 at 10 a.m. terms cash with credit option on bankable paper, six percent cash discount over ten dollars. W. R. Brokaw and Lee D. Brokaw auctioneers with R. K. McCool and G. J. Blandin clerks. Lunch by Willing Workers of Whitefield.
The undersigned sells at public auction at his place near Snell's store Whitefield Corners Illinois on Thursday December 1907 at 10 o'clock. The property includes seven horses twenty three head of cattle seventy head of Poland China hogs and farm implements hay corn and household goods. Terms cash or 12 month credit on bankable paper with 6 percent interest if paid when due. No removal until terms met. Lunch provided. Auctioneer R K McColl. Clerk Oscar Davis.
Col H F McVicker promotes himself as a reliable auctioneer for live stock and farm sales. He offers to handle billing at his expense and guarantees satisfaction. Contact 112 N Adams St Peoria Illinois or call 3491 for appointment. Date can be set at this office, phone 9 11 7 3m.
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