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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
10
An old advertisement proclaims Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee as the economical blend of Brazilian beans, claiming superior health benefits and broad appeal for vigorous men and women. It highlights compliance with National Pure Food laws and markets ARIOSA as the best buy in coffee.
Local rep A Ward handles Henry Re Plan items for Magnolia. Bert Simonton heads to Chicago to study veterinary surgery. C E S grand chapter meets in Peoria Oct 15 with many members expected. Lizzie McDermott, Henry McDermott, and Mrs Lundy visit Magnolia. Mrs Lundy visits Jessie Emans. Mr Otto near Florid or McNabb sold his farm. our Mr Otto remains. Mrs Blanchard visits Spencer family in Streator. Mr Potter sells home to Mrs Grant Hauger and enlarges his photo gallery. Emma Wells leaves for Kansas then Colorado and California. New minister J P McCormick preaches. churchgoers urged to attend.
Joshua Mills of Fairbury visits relatives here. Frank Kerns entertains his mother and sister from Streator. Mr Brenner of Lostant spent last week in McNabb. Joshua Matern and family of Tonica called Thursday. Mrs Hattie Hillabrand and Henry Ditman of Magnolia called Monday. J H Massie and Beatrice Massie spent a week with Chicago friends. O P Mills was a Chicago visitor Friday. Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson returned from La Salle Friday. Leonore Beck was a Granville caller Saturday. Mrs Peart and family spent Sunday at Spring Valley. Mrs Koehler is on the sick list. Fred Mudge of near Tonica called Tuesday.
Mrs. William Christon has been quite ill but is improving. Residents attended the Grange fair last Thursday. J B Albert and Isaac Reichwine returned from a Walnut reunion with reports of a fine time. Mrs Addie Bradley visiting her sister Mrs J B Albert has been sick. Harry Mumphrey and family visiting Dr Watsons returned to Joliet last Thursday. Mr Halligan attended a wedding in Henry last Tuesday. Wm Morris returned from Dakota last Thursday. Mrs Wm Seibert and child visited in McNabb last week. Herman Meyers entertained friends Sunday. H B Allen visited Charles Allens Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Thomas McGrath attends her sister Lottie Comisky's wedding while numerous relatives travel to Ottawa La Salle and nearby towns. Messages report visitors, visits to kin, schoolteacher Margaret Lawless at Rutland, engagements at St. John’s in Streator, and a neighborhood variety shower for the bride at George Berry’s home.
Stansell and Matern sent 18 pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs to Springfield on Monday for exhibition at the State fair. The largest hog weighed 1010 pounds and was shown under the care of Henry Matern.
The document notes a humorous will probated at Doctors' Commons on July 17 1789. It bequeaths the entire estate to two living sisters with a rhyming, ceremonial flavor and ends with a signature by WiM Jacket. The text includes a printer's note about printing services at the close.
The Wyoming Post-Herald reports its sale to William Moore and his son W G Moore with best wishes for Nixon and Thomas. Pekin becomes pearl hunter headquarters on the Illinois waters. Knox county man drops dead at a reunion. C A shuttle train service to resume for Springfield to state fair grounds. Jacksonville votes on local option. Abingdon expands factories. broom corn harvest yields high prices. state canning and farming items include Eureka corn canning and sugar corn, with large output at Paxton factory. A fire destroys two tons of straw during baling on W H Browns farm. Amos Fidler owned the baling outfit.
A letter from W. B. Brunson of Dubin Ga praises Electric Bitters for his 93 year old mother who has taken them two years with improved appetite strength and sleep. The ad claims benefits for female weakness general debility and child weakness and advertises a 50 cent bottle from A J Ironmonger.
Lockport Illinois September 11 1907 J H Alexander argues that Chicago drainage canal benefits extend beyond Joliet and farmers and that opposition lacks cogent reasons He credits the project with improving public health and regional commerce while noting disputes over land compensation and district actions.
In a letter from J H Alexander a strong case is made for allowing the sanitary district to develop the Desplaines valley power created by its canal project. He attacks landowners who would block the power use and urges passage of Senator Clark’s bill. Souvenir stationery offered for sale at the office.
A promotional tirade questions readers about swallowing medical claims and defends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It asserts the formula is printed on bottle wrappers and claims the ingredients are endorsed by leading medical authorities.
Charles Bliss of Montgomery County News offers his imaginary character Old Bill Loper and daughter Lobelia in a Chautauqua sketch. The piece mocks cottage life and town residents with humorous digs about garish styles, insect bites, and misfit vacations, ending with a note on wedding stationery services.
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