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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
2
Theatre notes hail The Hidden Hand as one of the best modern dramas. It portrays plain country folk with natural dialogue and no wicked women or shocking scenes. Usual prices apply for a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Local residents report callers in town including McNabb Hughes and Miss Eleanor of Granville. Various guests visit, including Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Shields, Ora and Mary Gurnea, Alice Potter, and Mrs. Zelgier. Hunting up events, goings and arrivals across Granville, Belleville, Lostant, Whitefield, and neighboring towns. Additionally, an advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective.
Putnam society column records dozens of visitors and relocations, naming Delia Homerighouse of Jack- onLy ton, Mrs Lottie Grubbs in Texas, and family visits across Henry, Chillicothe, Kewanee, and Geneseo. It notes school opening with 24 pupils, local construction on a crib, and the death of John T. Dawson at 76 years with funeral at the M E church in Putnam.
The Wilson family reunion was held last Friday August 22 at Evans Grange hall with over 130 attendees. Distinct relatives traveled from Corning Indiana Bloomington Creston and Decatur while a photographer captured the gathering as about 200 descendants of Amos Wilson remain across the west.
Last Sunday Rev. Snyder tendered his resignation as pastor to take effect when a date is agreed. County court activity includes attorney George Bell of Lestant. A long local report covers travel visits, church events, school opening, and the death of Mrs Harriette Sutcliffe, with funeral planned at 2 PM Thursday officiated by Rev Henry Love.
The offer combines a one year subscription to the Chicago Daily Tribune and to The Henry Republican for a total price of four dollars.
At a Camp Dal business meeting the Big Bend reunion association elected Commander Alfred Mateer of Rutland Senior Vice Commander John A Roberts of Varna Junior Vice Commander D R Simpson of Bloomington Surgeon W O Ensign of Rutland Assistant Surgeon Dr Downey of Wenona Chaplain Rev F F Lord of Varna Quartermaster Jonathan Wilson Inspecting Officer L H Durley for the ensuing year.
Alexander Kelso Sr longtime La Salle County settler dies at his Lostant home after a brief illness. Born 1838 in Ireland he came to America at 16 and built wealth through farming northwest of Lostant before moving to town. Survived by wife and nine of twelve children. funeral held at St John’s Catholic Church with multiple relatives attending from nearby towns.
The Granville Soldiers reunion at Hopkins Park Camp Dahli drew many attractions. Thirty five tents housed attendees and families. Speakers included Congressman Graff, Hon J B Weaver, Gen Henderson, and J T Murdock. Rev Seaman and Mrs Parret added readings as Granville bands and a contortionist entertained amid moving pictures. Ball games featured Ladd, Granville, Wenona, and La Rose with varied results.
A fragment notes Cham berlains Pain Balm marketed for lame back relief with a testimonial from Luke LaGrange of Orange Michigan. Local Milo updates mention Orrin Sherman moving to Bradford and social visits with Ada Brown Jennie Erwin and others. Community church farewells and travel to Indiana are noted with brief social items.
Mrs. B H Bidwell of Henry Illinois reports relief from backache headaches and dizziness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says kidney soreness and abnormal secretions improved, and she now lives free from pain. Sold by dealers nationwide 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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