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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
4
Mrs M Laverna Disasway of Henry visits son Ray in Chicago with Parker, editor of Centenary Herald. Guests admired the 60-voice choir, ages 16 to 20, in a large gallery as Rev Hartzell spoke on The Chicago Jubilee at Centenary church.
A man from Three Mile Bay reports a ten penny nail pierced his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and says the pain and soreness vanished and the injured parts soon healed. Sold by Dr Powell.
A. B's Celebrate Henry Four No 24 Division of Illinois Order of American Boy reorganized and hosted a club night last Thursday. About ten o'clock attendees left after games boxing and refreshments in the new clubroom at Second and Wid streets. Joseph Jones spoke, and the club features a gym with a punching bag gloves and trapeze. Membership grows and meetings increase attendance.
An advertisement promotes IXodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it aids digestion and treats indigestion and stomach troubles, while a note on dieting warns starvation weakens the body and invites disease.
An 19th or early 20th century ad claims Elerbine cures malaria and related symptoms like chills fever headache and nervousness. It features a consumer testimonial from Hopking, Kan, and notes Dr Powells Drug Store selling the medicine at 500 price units.
An excerpt from a Chicago Record Herald piece argues Holstein Friesian cows supply milk with strong vitality for infants and invalids. It cites tester results showing 8.4 percent fat on average, favoring Holsteins over human milk for dietary vitality.
Ed Martin the man who vanished from Hennepin about four weeks ago was found drowned in the river. He was a 40 year old single farmer who lived alone on a small farm five miles north of Hennepin. It is believed he entered the river while drunken and became stuck in mud, leading to his drowning.
Mrs Margaret Mallman died Sunday October 4 and her husband John Mallman followed a week later at his son’s home in Steuben township. Born July 26 1828 in Germany, they immigrated to America in 1857 and settled near Camp Grove. Eleven children were born. five survive with fourteen grandchildren. The couple were devout Catholics and lived in Henry, where John retired in 1894. Funeral was held at Camp Grove Catholic church.
Henry Martin of Wyoming Black County died after a fall from a hayloft injuring him in the barn area. He was born May 17 1876 in Canada and moved to Illinois in 1882, later marrying Eliza Summers in 1848 and raising four children. He joined the M E church a decade ago and was known for his charity and devout life. funeral at Wyoming M E church scheduled for Saturday at 2 pm with interment in Henry.
The Tiskilwa Chief records the death of Henry Bullyment born January 2 1895 who died September 23 1902 after a stomach illness and a ruptured blood vessel. He was the son of Harry and Jennie Bullyment and grandson of Elizabeth Longman and Andrew Bullyment. The funeral was at the M E church with Rev Coolidge leading services and burial at the M E grounds. The community expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved parents and notes the child’s bright, beautiful life and mournful loss.
A garbled excerpt hints at angel eyes and a guiding coming, with lines about a dark day and a beautiful path. The text is incomplete and lacks clear narrative context.
Obituary notes Hon J Hartenbower of Putnam County born Kentucky moved through Illinois and California to Iowa before settling near Douglas. He served as a leading pioneer farmer and was 75 years 6 months old at death on a Monday night September 28. He left a wife Carrie Carpenter, a daughter and son John Kays of the Oxbow with a Tonka address.
Court reports cover jury verdicts in cases like J A Jeter Dove Sparling and Sparling versus, with a $1006.23 award after commissions. Larter v Bickerman on appeal from Henry, plus numerous assumpsit judgments, divorces, and probate actions. Also listed are estates, guardianships, deeds, and marriage licenses including Walter Wieser and Estella Hnatton.
Due to growing practice Dr Fruth of Chicago returns to Henry Thursday October 22 from 1:80 to 9 p m for consultations at the Camp Hotel. The editor notes his high press praise and solid reputation for treating difficult cases and aims to cure only when a real chance exists. Subscribe for The Republican.
Hopewell reports a Sunday visit by Charles Day and family with Frank Gauzer to Father Strawo and a pleasant time noted. Several locals including Ephrida Vanduseo and wife, A. Lenz and family, and others are mentioned visiting relatives over the weekend. A tax school attendance figures in in the high teens to early twenties, and various residents are noted traveling or visiting. An advertisement claims Inflammatory Rheumatism cured in three days by Myotic Cure, with a testimonial from Shorton B. Hill of Lebanon Indiana. Ed J. Riley, Eureka attorney, was seen returning from Peoria and heading to Lacon for business en route to Minooka for Sunday.
The passage recalls John Wesley’s quip about repetitive instruction and promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and grip, claiming it counters pneumonia risk and is safe to take. Dr Powell supplies the remedy.
Advertised letters list names Henry Hl Frank Galvets Irving G Querrier Arthur Melee Elmer Pickrel Howard Strop Mrs H O Wanderle James Gardour Hiram Manfer K L Ponger A Lu Rewer Lafayette s unis Will be sent to dead letter office Oct 24 1908 C A Camp P M
A Lafayette Indiana reader praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers claiming they cleanse the system kickstart the liver relieve bile and clear the complexion while avoiding griping and sickness. Sold by Dr Powell.
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