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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1893
Page
6
The notice advertises 43 pieces of all wool home fabrics at 15 per yard, 27 inches wide, priced to sell quickly as stylish dresses are expected to move fast. It touts 256 varieties of fabrics, all valued higher than the sale price, and promotes a better grade of 696 all wool fancies and plain colors never sold under 0c this season.
Ed Coutlett of Sparland and Rev Arthur Miles attended church activities while Thanksgiving plans linked families across Normal and Bethel. Dr Charles Verney visited in Illinois with the Thompson family. visitors shopped with Lacon merchants and Mrs Borgstresser visited Virginia, Illinois. A Peoria steamer whistle marked a last sighting and Episcopal ladies hosted a successful musical program at the opera house.
Sparland items report Mra J A Brasfield of Henry visiting Monday. A minor moved into Ned Efreny’s Church street home. An Italian hurt by falling stone at the shaft but not seriously. Epworth League services Sunday night. J J Irving preached union Thanksgiving at the M B church. Mills Walker returned from Wonona and will work in its coal shaft. Rev J J Irving moved into the house vacated by Brasfield. Prof Stevens visited Bethel and county farm for dinner. Ed Bhimp and spouse celebrated their 87th wedding anniversary with many friends. Essor of Molino sought policies for Des Moines Mesonic Accident Co. Several brethren filed applications. Two mules were lowered at the coal shaft Tuesday. Five mules now assist the shaft crew. Pecans shaken with Theodore Blackmon of Coria on route home from Lacon to visit father Cha apen ill. Cummings coal business strong this fall and winter with four days work weekly, some plants running one day or idle.
Whitefield reports Lucy Burt returning home from Can on this week and planning to attend Sugar Grove school in winter with note of Bell's mother from Dwight.
The column mentions a Thanksgiving dinner with her son and a candy pull at G. L. Doomis's last Tuesday night. Mrs. W. H. Mutton is ill under Dr. Jones care. Hunters plan a December 4 meeting at the town hall to choose captains and cheering sides for the annual side hunt. Cemetery upkeep at Whitefield Center praised and payments to Stephen Grady, T. A. Runnells, Thos. Thompson, or J. O. Full expected before year end.
South Whilefield reports autumn’s decline with frost, snow hints, and local chatter. Wilmotts from La Prairie hosted by R Waughop, a cat theft tale emerges. Town events include dances, church talks, school term changes, and warnings on remedies and sales.
Local notes from Baratoga report visits by Mrs Cotroy to Iowa and Mr Cotroy’s cheerful return. Tales of corn harvest progress, a oyster supper at the Ghard on Thanksgiving, and kin visits including Mrs Webber in Colorado and Milton Webber from Wenona. A horse loss for Tom Hennesgay, rainfall hopes, a planned play Past Redemption, and a church sermon by Rev Nolen of Abingdon.
A store advertises deep discounts with many suits and garments at half price while stock lasts. Local notes mention a Newton Bay gathering, corn husking done, visits, an 87th wedding anniversary, a canceled Bethel young people's meeting, and a recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with sale by J. W. Nicoe.
Several local items: a Derby resident died at age young. Swan Lake Grange met with a feast. a lawsuit before Justice Williams ended with Day found guilty and bound over. a literature class formed from advanced pupils. Elder Howe to preach Thanksgiving at the Christian church with a Ladies Aid fair and oyster supper. an obituary for Frank Eber Peters from Odhes, Iowa, with services held at the M E church.
Alfred Algiers left Tuesday for a visit among relatives in Indians. November’s general examination will occur in our schools on Wednesday Nov 29. O P Carroll and wife attended the funeral of Mrs Carroll’s aunt at Rock Island Sunday. Mr Miller and pupils beg leave to acknowledge a pleasant call from Prof Powell on Monday Nov 27. The Modern Woodmen are organizing a lodge at this place. They held a meeting Wednesday evening. See Mrs Emma Bean received a box of chrysanthemums from relatives at Washington DC last week.
Magnolia reports schools close on Wednesday for Thanksgiving. Supt Boyer visited schools Wednesday and Thursday. Mr and Mrs Weeber of Lostant were guests of Mr Gurnea Sunday. Mrs Ramsey and Emma visited Streator Thursday for shopping. Louise Stillwell to give a musicale at Venona on Tuesday evening December 6.
The Columbian and American societies held a Wednesday evening event with guests Mrs James Thornton and the Park and Lawrence families. Bad weather led to disappointments as many young people missed the venue for a soletts at the residence to aid the local minister Varna.
An advertisement touts Ballard's window liniment as the remedy for rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds burns sciatica sore throat sore chest and all inflammation It boasts effectiveness for wounds and animals and sells for 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Thanksgiving preparations and local news from Clear Creek. Hog prices remain low for farmers. Mrs Moder keeps house for Mr Sebold and Conrad. Joe Rash family moves to Drake place now Kinney owned. Grandma Schorn recovering from illness. Deacon Evans hosts a play party with good turnout. Two inches of snow last Tuesday followed by a cold wave. Mag Morse returns to help Mrs Lee Broaddus. Oyster supper planning amid hopes it won’t fail as last year. Ben Sivell visits Magnolia relatives. Bertha Smith notes yields 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Pool school house hosts Friday night debates and literary events. all invited.
Advertisement promotes Electric Bitters for strength and health, claiming benefits for fatigue, liver and kidney support, and relief from sick headache. It urges a single trial, noting large bottles cost 60 cents at Powodll's drug store.
The Henry Republican offers new subscribers The Farm Journal for 60 cents and no Republican for 1 50, promising two journals for one price. Sample copies available in Clinton Missouri from A L Armstrong. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised as a cough remedy at Powell's drug store with claims of rapid relief and suitability for croup and whooping cough.
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