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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
10
Theatre talk praises The Hidden Hand as one of the best modern dramas. It portrays plain country folk with authentic speech and setting in Old Virginia. The piece is natural, free of sensational villains, and offered with usual prices.
The Republican notes a steady stream of callers and visitors in Granville and surrounding areas. Names include McNabb Hughes Eleanor of Granville and many others from Lostant Belleville Piper City Chicago Heights and Varan. A newborn arrived to Mr and Mrs James McGeary on August 27 and residents visit relatives in nearby towns.
R G Stewart of Stewart & Co. Greenville Alabama reports severe diarrhoea left him weak and unable to work until a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him completely. He had tried nine days of other medicines before this relief and recommends the product. Sold by A J Ironmonger druggist.
Putnam column documents numerous visits and travels including Della Homerighouse, Lottie Grubbs, and others visiting relatives in Texas Missouri and Illinois. Social events, Royal Neighbors membership, school opening, local construction, and a funeral for John Dawson are noted with multiple named locals and towns.
The Wilson family reunion gathered last Friday August 22 at Evans Grange hall with over 180 attendees despite some absence due to threshing. Notables included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson and two grandchildren from Corning Indiana Dr J W Kasbeir and family from Bloomington Mabel and Elva Wilson from Creston Iowa Prof A T Mills and family from Decatur. Photographer James Parrett captured the gathering as descendants of Amos Wilson number about 300 with ten more still in the West.
Hennepin reports Rev. Snyder's resignation to take effect as soon as church and pastor agree on a date. Obituary notes Mrs. Harriette Lawrence Sutcliffe born 1837? died 1907 at 69 years. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Henry Love.
Big Bend reunion association elected officers for the coming year at a Camp Dahl business meeting. Commander Alfred Mateer of Rutland, Senior Vice Commander John A. Roberts of Varna, Junior Vice Commander D R Simpson of Bloomington, Surgeon W W Ensign of Rutland, Assistant Surgeon Dr Downey of Venona, Chaplain Rev F F Lord of Varna, Quartermaster Jonathan Wilson, Inspecting Officer L H Durley.
Alexander Kelso Sr prominent early settler of La Salle County dies at his Lostant home at age near 80. The death follows a brief illness after a trip to Chicago for a relative's funeral and a bout with pleurisy and bronchitis. He leaves a large family including wife and twelve children with nine still living. The funeral at St. John’s Church in Lostant draws a large crowd with multiple priests assisting.
The Granville reunion for veterans drew large crowds and support from locals. Camp Dahl in Hopkins park housed thirty five tents with full occupancy as speakers included Congressman Graff and Hon. J B Weaver. Generals Henderson and Parret highlighted talks while music and side attractions entertained attendees. Granville won two ball games and hosted lively readings by Mrs. Seaman and Mrs. Bean.
About 125 old soldiers registered for the reunion, showing a slight drop in the last three years and marking the event as a notable gathering of veterans with addresses equal to any prior reunions.
A testimonial from Luke LaGrange of Orange Michigan touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as prompt and permanent relief after three weeks of other remedies. The ad notes it is for sale by A J Ironmonger, druggist.
Orrin Sherman Milo moved his family to Bradford on Monday. Ada Brown from Chicago visits Milo friends. Jennie Erwin enjoys vacation at home. Mrs. Walter Winship of Putnam and Sophia Bierman of Peru visited Adam Henkins'. Blanche Taylor visited near Camp Grove. Mrs. Head and two boys returned home in Peoria Tuesday. Claude Nichols went to Indiana for a visit. Rev. Mitchell preached farewell sermon at the Christian church Sunday.
Backache from sick kidneys blamed for misery in work and leisure. Mrs. H Bidwell of Henry Illinois reports headaches dizziness and back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J W Niece's drug store. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Granville deputy marshal Tripp served papers on the B F Berry Coal Company in Granville notifying them of a U S circuit court suit brought by Stewart Kedzie Smith of St Louis. The suit seeks damages for use of a patent right Smith controls and alleges the company used the patent to load box cars without consent and seeks injunctive relief.
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