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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
3
Mrs M Rods and son visited relatives in India may. M C Marshall transacted business in Peoria. Rev and Mrs J S Walls were Peoria visitors. Riddell case witness. nurses and family visits. local church bazaars planned. mine work near Sparland. Sparland Comets vs Spring Valley basketball Friday. double header at Town Hall including Lacon girls vs Sparland. Chillicothe trial team visit and youth attendance. holiday schedule and family news.
Sparland High previews Friday events after the game with visitors and activities. Seniors discuss a class ring while the sophomore English class studies Jacob Riis How the Other Half Lives. Basketball fans are promised three well fought games at the Sparland Town Hall featuring Varna High, the girls’ team vs teachers, and Sparland Comets vs Spring Valley Regulars with 26 rooters accompanying Spring Valley players.
F. H. Hunt pays the highest cash price for furs and hides of all kinds in Henry Illinois. The Republican office offers clubbing rates with Chicago and Peoria dailies.
The report notes a Thanksgiving mood among farmers who sold hogs and husked corn. It mentions Henry Wunder, Alex Wunderhag, D M Dean at Lacon, visits from Ed Damm and relatives, a double wedding planned at the German church in Henry, and a masquerade at Peters pavilion. Residents like Leo Bly and George Waughop return home for festivities.
Webber bought the Robert Turnbull farm adjoining his with 160 acres for 36000. Thomas Burnett and Henry Burnett acquired the Turnbull farm of Miss Bets Burnett. Miss MacJunken, a nurse, arrived to care for Miss Isabella McCartney. Lois Leigh visited relatives in Chicago. Rev Jacobs and Mary attended Cornell’s Thanksgiving dinner. Paul Marshall schedules a sale next Friday. Epworth League serves lunch. Thanksgiving guests include Mr C Loveridge family. Protracted meetings begin at Saratoga church next Sunday.
Stop the First Cold describes how a lingering cold saps energy and worsens coughs. It touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a soothing antiseptic cough and congestion remedy used for 47 years with testimonials from all ages. Buy a bottle today at your Drugstore 60c.
Broadmoor residents were active this week with Charles Winn and his wife visiting Peoria. Wilbur Ervin and his brother Win headed to California in search of a new location. Michael Tyne and family of Providence visited Broadmoor relatives last week. Thompson McKean spent several days in Chicago. Arthur Phelps returned to his Kansas home after a long visit with his uncle J. C. Phelps. Ervin Cappertune and wife plan a warmer climate and winter elsewhere. George Witthun left for Wisconsin to spend winter with his parents.
A notice warns that repeated colds can weaken the system and lead to chronic illness such as pneumonia or consumption. It advises curing the cold promptly and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a reputably used product trusted by thousands of people and sold for a quarter.
The mayor of Chicago serves four years and earns $18,000 annually. York is second with $16,009 per year for four years. Philadelphia is third at $12,000. Boston Newark Ni J St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and Pittsburgh each receive $10,000.
Probate and court notices reveal letters of administration issued for Michael Fahy in two estates, Annie L Bell and others. Transactions include transfers of real property, marriage licenses for Toluca residents, and bids for furs and hides. Final settlements and heirship declarations are noted for several estates, with bonds set and oaths required.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and strains. It boasts easy application without rubbing quick relief and positions 25 cents as the price from druggists.
Mrs. Guy T. Wilson spent a few days last week in Kewanee. Mrs. Henry Rowe has been sick the past week under Dr. Coggshall. Rosella Hart and family spent Sunday at T. Seelyn's. Charles McAliister and Bertha and Elmer Bogner visited Clyde Gregory's Sunday afternoon. Whitefield Epworth Leaguers and friends gathered at F. M. Fulks' to celebrate Oliver's birthday with games and lunch. Dorse Bogner has pleurisy and Dr. Cromwall is attending. A box social will be held at the school hosted by Miss Rebecca McAllister on Tuesday December 6. Willing Workers bazaar set for December 7 with supper served.
The Saratoga M B Church held Thanksgiving services last Sunday at 3 p.m with a sermon by the pastor hymn readings and a revival starting next Sunday with afternoon services each evening all week Mr Jacobs urged full attendance Mrs Aukland’s class voted to buy a screen to create a cozy corner attendance last Sunday was 39 vs 17 a year ago and collections were 94 cents vs 76 cents H Hunt advertises cash for hides and furs.
Undated ad copy urges treating a cold with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Claims to relieve stuffed head and tight chest with honey glycerine and antiseptic tar, promising easier breathing and break up of the cold. Priced at 25 cents and available at your druggist.
Governor Dunne at the Tit nois state conference advocates substituting State Farms for prisons. He argues farms would cut maintenance costs, feed themselves, and keep inmates living and working outdoors with earnings, reducing disease and increasing prisoner happiness.
F H Hunt advertises the highest cash prices for furs and hides of all kinds. Henry Iil Adot appears to be the contact or proprietor, with emphasis on prompt payment and wide selection.
Neuropathic specialist Dr Gable of Chicago will be at Canton House in Henry Wednesday December 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. He offers free consultations to all who call, aims to explain his new system for treating chronic diseases, and will stay all day to examine and prescribe for as many locals as possible.
A cautionary note on poisoning prevention and first aid. It stresses labeling poisons with antidote info, and outlines emergency steps. It warns against household lye dangers and suggests inducing vomiting, whisky or alcohol, milk or eggs, and stimulants like hot coffee after vomiting. It also covers handling opium overdoses and corrosive substances.
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