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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
8
A Kansas ad promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic for dandruff itching scalp and baldness. It claims the tonic sterilizes microbes, nourishes hair roots, and restores color. Trials are offered with no payment if not satisfied. Available in two sizes at Henry’s Rexall Store.
The Pythian Sisters held a surprise party for Mrs Vera Mudd at the Pythian hall on Wednesday evening for her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Roberts and several others. Local trips to state fair and visits to relatives are noted, along with obituaries pending next week.
Harry Stroup and family attended the state fair at Springfield last week. Mrs Ed Holmstrom and son Roy Mrs Gust Carlson and son Harold Mrs Gust Extrom and son Herbert also Mrs Peter Benso were callers at Mrs Whetzel's Thursday. Andrew Yeazel bought two calves from August Extrom Tuesday. Nel s Hultgren called in Varna between trains Monday. Miss Eien Extrom of Munster visits Gus Extrom. A Medicine That Gives Confidence Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound praised by Mrs T J Adams of Columbus Kansas.
In Sparland a mining accident near Illinois Valley Stone Company left Henry Saturday Wil Tand with severe burns after a spark ignited a powder keg. He crawled to the entrance for help as Dr Royce treated his injuries and he rests at home. Other items note social visits, a bake sale netting $32, lectures, and community updates.
Epworth League to host social and business meeting on Tuesday Oct 17 with cordial invitation. Local visits noted including Herbert Doyle and Newt Youney family. Divelbiss family reunion honored Mrs Charles Thompson of Salina Kansas. Doyle school roll lists 11 pupils with full attendance noted. John Reinbeck moved to Tenry last week. community wishes him success. Foley’s Honey and Tar urged for colds with claims of efficacy.
Local notes report Harry Johson and wife visiting relatives at Gibson, Mr and Mrs Lassman hosting callers, and Mrs Harry Shorts recovering. A long list of Sunday visits, dinners, and neighbors shown, plus notes on jurors, apple deal interest, and several local families moving or traveling. Health tips and ads intersperse with community news.
Community notes describe Sunday school and preaching by district superintendent O T Dwinell with praise for his oversight. Mentions attendance at regular services and the church’s ongoing efforts. Also reports visits from Dr Willett and spouse, Olver Downey and family, and others at Father Macfitt’s.
Rev Thomas of Eureka will preach next Sunday morning and evening as the Christian church AN are cordially invited. Rev Wakefield is located in the M E Parsonage after moving from Peoria. Mr. and Mrs. Logan-Villains of Shadron Neb. visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs J M Williams. Ivan Crawford and bride of Dana spent last week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Wheeler. George Freer moved to a recently purchased property. Mr and Mrs Curt Henkins will occupy the Freer house. Mrs Wm Strosnider and son Homer left Thursday for an extended visit in the east. Sidney Chance, former resident, was buried at Kewanee Sunday. Mrs C P Carroll and daughter Miss Elsie, Mrs Stipp and daughter Miss Georgia attended the Springfield fair. A card from J T Kelso reports safe arrival at Morris Minn. Mr and Mrs Elville Henry Henkins returned after a three weeks visit with relatives in Iowa. Mrs Parks moved to the home for her daughter Mrs A L Kildow. Miss Margaret Campbell staying with Miss Read. All teachers are at the teachers meeting in Ottawa today. Shayed A Nule binek Wor a name for Buster. Ac Teward will we give for his return, G. We Lawson, 77 wane boas.
Mrs H E Allen Mrs Willis Deininger and Bernice were in Hennepin Friday for unspecified activities. The brief social mention notes their presence in the town, suggesting a routine visit or calling event.
An advertisement declares war on catarrh microbes urging readers to use HYOMEI as a germ destroying inhaler. It promotes pocket HYOMEL inhalers and complete outfits priced at 50 cents to a dollar, claiming cures for catarrh asthma bronchitis coughs colds. The piece notes a community ad format and mentions a “Crimsonbeak” fireless cooker joke.
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