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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
3
Sparland and surrounding towns record a week of sickness shopping visits and social plans. Margaret Campbell and others suffer illnesses. Thanksgiving services are announced. a mask social and school institute occur. families gather for birthdays and dinners. toy shopping trips take place. a nearby church event promises a program with admission.
R Stanier left Friday for Champaign for a short visit. Many attended the K of C dance in Bradford with Seelig orchestra. No school Friday as Miss Hannum attended a teachers institute in Lacon. Mr and Mrs James Colgan and daughter Rose visited. Mrs Malone returned home from Bradyvilla Ta after two months with a son and daughter. she was accompanied by daughter Mrs Wolfe for an extended visit. Miss Gertie Brady learned her father was injured in a fall and died the next morning as she awaited a train to Rome. Mr and Mrs Owen Sharkey and children visited relatives here. Many from here attended the Bradford wedding of Thomas Murphy and Rose Barnes and a linen shower was given in Rose Barnes' honor.
A Bradford church wedding joined Thomas Murphy and Rose Barnes with vows performed by Rev. P H McCarron. The couple, age roots in the community, will reside on a Murphy farm near Saratoga. friends toast their health and prosperity.
An old ad claims neglecting constipation leads to severe indigestion jaundice and liver trouble. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as safe relief for biliousness headache dyspepsia chills and debility. Sold for 25 cents at A J Tronmonger's and A J Segraves drug stores.
Roy Wilcox shelled the new corn crop on James Speer's farm last Tuesday at Speer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brimmer rejoicing over the coming of a fine little daughter Monday morning Nov 20. George Perkins and his wife and child came from Peoria for a ten day visit after vacation and a salary raise is planned for Adelbert Caldwell.
Neighbors fret over the possible departure of a prominent farm family rumored to relocate to Dakota in spring. The community mourns the loss of social workers while hoping for their future success. An endorsement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough, claimed to have cured symptoms after three bottles, with local druggists A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves selling it.
Henry Hastings visits Andrew Mitchell in Idaho while his brother Charles in town hosts. Speer U S club to present The Corner Store at La Prairie town hall on Dec 5. Thank offering service at U P church Dec 8 with Rev. Busby speaker. Several local visits and engagements noted. Snamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Mrs. Hugh Campbell of Lavonia Georgia. sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
In South Whitefield news Maybelle and Mildred Marshall from Sparland visited the Marshall home over Sunday. Joshua Nightwonger visited relatives in the area. Simeon Trayer of Missouri, formerly of Sparland, died and was buried there with services at Sparland. The Trayer family and friends paid respects, with Undertaker Gehr in charge. Cham ber lain s Tablets recommended for appetite and stomach aid. Sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
Willie Sullivan visited John Barry from Wednesday through Saturday. Jerry Barry and family visited Daniel Donovan's on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Inest Reynolds were guests Saturday night in Buda. Miss Sadie Deets is visiting Miss Jessie Minier.
George Minier traveled to Oklahoma Tuesday to inspect his farms there. Mrs. Hannon visited Mrs. Minier Saturday. Rev. Spencer spent Sunday night at Hiram Allen's. Many young friends surprised Esther and Clara Chesney Friday evening. Electa Bishop visits relatives nearby. William Chesney attended a Peoria Masonic event Friday night. Mrs. Miller and daughters Laura and Cora visited Rude Miller Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith dined with Roy Maynard Sunday. Mr. Parker from Princeton did surveying for Albee Allen Smith and West and stayed at Hiram Allen's Saturday night. James Hesseman of Chicago visited John O’Neal’s. Visitors at Wm. Perry’s this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Barry and Miss Kissick, Willie Parry and wife visited von Finnegan’s near Bradford Sunday. Charles Doty and wife were Sunday night near LaMoille. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ruberg visited B. M. Charles’s Sunday.
Nature reveals kidney trouble through urine patterns and pains. Mrs. Eliza Foster testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased bearing down, back pain, and nervousness after short use. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Farmers near Flanagan report a smooth dressed man sought consent to issue a county atlas by having locals sign a blank sheet. About 35 signatures appeared harmless, but later others delivered an atlas and pursued a $15 payment. Several farmers paid under threat, while four or five resisted. The practice echoes a prior scheme in Marshall county reported by the Minonk News.
A light verse recounts a chain reaction of smiles from a papa to a child and beyond. It follows friendly exchanges from family members to coworkers and students, ending with a stray line about a stranger asking directions to a bank and a quip on bank directors’ pay.
The Taft proclamation for November 30 heightens the call to peace and national harmony. It lauds reciprocated trade aims with Canada and commends the administration’s steady, calm effort to secure world peace, urging voters to remember these achievements reflecting credit on the nation.
Advertisement advises against buying strengthening plasters. It claims Chamberlain's oiniment, applied with a dampened flannel and bound to the skin, relieves pain and soreness. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger.
Press commentary from St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes President Taft appears tired amid Chicago politics. Virginia Enquirer discusses direct primary laws gaining traction as states adopt the method for its sound principle. Freeport Journal reports the first woman jury in Los Angeles discharged after a dissent, mirroring male jury behavior nationwide.
A home remedy promises quick relief from cold and congestion by inhaling Hyomei vapor before sleep. The ad pledges cure for catarrh, colds, coughs, croup, asthma, sore throat and bronchitis with money back if not satisfied. Also reports a horseshoe contest at Atkinson with top winners from Henry county.
A brief comic exchange features a Small Brother pressing a caller about marrying Ruth’s sister, the caller’s uncertainty met with a decisive, humorous assertion that the marriage will occur. The gag hinges on the mishearing of names and a cheerful punchline.
Probate records show allowable claims against the William West estate and a guardian release petition. Real estate transfers include Illinois Valley Gas & Electric Co to Public Service Co of Northern Illinois and multiple sectional conveyances to Edna M. Perry et al, plus master in chancery deeds in Venona and Lacon. A new railroad trespass law imposes a $25 fine or 12 days in jail and requires rail workers to pursue offenders.
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