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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
3
Local ad notes cheap binder twine and buggy lines at Milwaukee Binder, with grain dump, machine oil, and kerosene on hand. Community notices list visits, school start with Miss Elsie Gehr as teacher, and social events, including an ice cream and cake social at the town hall.
Sparland residents report visits and travels with multiple Peoria trips. Will Franks and Mrs. H Campbell visited in Peoria and Henry respectively, Miss Marie O Leary stays home this week, Miss Maggie Corcoran returned to Chicago, Mrs. Ben Russell and children spent Sunday in town, and Mrs. Edna Thomas shopped in Peoria. A large group attended a show in Peoria last Friday.
A Sparland column reports Charles Haven stepping on a pitchfork injuring his foot but he can walk, Robert Murdock Jr. needing five stitches after a broken fruit jar cut, and a four month old baby of Mr and Mrs Clarence Knowles dying after illness. The Baptist church begins moving and adding on with Dr McCartney overseeing. Mrs Snell travels to Indiana for her sister's 60th wedding anniversary. the McCurdy sisters visit Peoria. The piece ends with condolences for the Knowles family and a note of faith.
An 19th century sales line touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the great healer for burns cuts scalds boils piles and corns. It claims instant relief for a mother's family and notes sales by A J Tronmonger.
Misses Mary Scoon and Lucy Calder visited Mrs Mayme Poignant in La Rose last week. Mrs Mary Leigh visited Princeton. the U P church plans a Birthday Festival on the 15th. A farm hand Grundy was arrested in Peoria for forging a $20 check, with more forged instruments found. Several locals traveled to Omaha for cattle and sheep, and a group went to Rome on a fishing excursion. Various residents returned from trips or funerals, with many short local updates and visits.
Milt Gaumer and son Mahlon depart for Texas to work as carpenters for the year. C E Gaumer Sr begins two month trip through Pennsylvania and New Jersey to visit his old home. Other locals send regards as families move, travel, and report health and accidents in the region.
The town celebrates charity and church property pride in Peoria diocese and Go With a Rush. Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for quick cures while residents report fairs, picnics, travel to Dakota, and school openings. Nearby folks improve health notes and community events fill the week.
Carlisle Center New York resident G B Bur hans recalls warning about kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy twice. He reports four years later no recurrence and claims a lasting cure. Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy by A J Ironmonger.
Ruth and Beth Peterson visit Chapin sisters in Lawn Ridge while threshing winds down after a dusty week. Susie and Ella Pritchard stay with Lakecats near Wyom. Mrs O D Stowell and daughter visit Blue Ridge. Charles Perkins family hosted at Mitchell home. Kate Perkins and children visit Plymouth relatives.
South Whitefield residents attended a Peoria show while others prepare for school on September 6. News notes include visits from Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Dille, health updates for Mrs. Dille, a 60th birthday surprise for Mrs. Conrad Apfel, and plans for a postal shower. Charles Jacobs returns from Laurens and resumes carpentry after illness.
A notice extols Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains. It claims typical recovery within a week with faithful use and directs readers to purchase from A. J. Ironger. The ad emphasizes relief for bruises chronic rheumatism and muscle pain and notes the product is sold locally.
South Milo notes many visitors and events including a Dorcas society ice cream social at the Christian church Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schammel dined with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wright Tuesday. Frank Bell family and Roy Stone group visited Allen Moffitt Sunday.
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