This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
8
The ad promotes Cota Co Henry Hit clothing with wool fabrics and varied styles for children to men. It highlights patterns from leading mills, strong buying power, and large quantities. Fall suits range from eight to fifteen dollars with examples like $10 double breasted and knock-about sets at $5 to $9.
Local notes describe Varna and nearby communities hosting games between Toluca Great Western and Varna Reds, with results 9 to 11 in Toluca’s favor. The piece also mentions a school house project, town work crews, an upcoming rural picnic with a brass band, and various visits and local events including school openings and excursions to Starved Rock.
The scene on a city street involved a wagon team that bolted injuring Mrs Wilson who was dragged from the wreck. People aided by Judge Mills and Judge McNabb freed the team, while the injured woman received care and was taken home to recover. No one else was hurt though many children were near by.
Peravig in to TE args Melice of Sevan was taken into the M. H. church Sunday morning. Two children were baptized and the Lord's supper was administered after the morning service. Carrie Turner spent Sunday with home folks. Nettie Avickes of Princeton visited until Monday and attended church Sunday school and League. James Caldwell and a Geneseo friend attended church. Arthur Hammond of Chillicothe visited Labor Day and attended League. A town hall sociable at Milo drew a large crowd despite rain. All hope Rev G Alford is returned for another year.
G W Fowler recalls a petit jury murder case in Clebourne Alabama where he fell ill with cholera morbus after eating. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and one dose plus a second cured him and two fellow jurors. Sold by Powell's City Drug Store in Henry.
Dennis Hanchett sells personal property to his brother and plans a Kansas departure around the 15th. Edward Gray visits kin in Oklahoma. Mrs Salisbury and A S Newman family visit Laurens, Iowa. Thomas and Sam Douglas left for unknown parts. Center district resumes school with Miss Mabel Sutton. Moses Mills and Miss Alice Hanchett wed in Lacon Aug 24 and plan housekeeping on Thompson farm. Edward Stang and sisters Augusta and Martha start housekeeping on Seelye farm. Ballard’s Snow Liniment praised in Montgomery. Community meetings and ministers listed with dates and speakers, including Henry Wilber, Elizabeth Lloyd, and Edward Goel.
The report covers local threshing work led by Joe Mobach and Sam White visiting family. mentions Mrs. Ramsey, H Remley’s new woven wire fence, and the rural mail carrier’s first trip. It notes attendance by Canes Aenes Nag at a regatta and other community happenings including a weaving and embroiders’ display at 80 feet.
Miss Blanche Dean returns to Kewanee after a pleasant ten day visit in Putnam. Henry Bean visits friends in Henry and Putnam then returns to work at the Western Company. Land seekers depart for Nelson Nebraska led by land agent Mr Fulmar. others head to Carrington North Dakota to harvest wheat. Mrs Emma Dodd Honter and daughters visit relatives. Matilda Dodd of Jefferson Iowa staying with sister Mrs J Drake. Martins consider removal while work at Putnam and Arispie proves hard. Charles Stickel returns from town. Ladies Ald plan a tea at Mrs George Freer. cemetery dues due to secretary Mrs W L Kelso. Minnie Stevens returns from Nebraska then Bureau County to teach. Henkins Anderson picnic attended. Christian church hosts morning and evening services. school opens Sept 4 with Mr Harney as teacher. A party of land seekers leaves for Nebraska including Hobeck, Seneca Hunter, Loomis, Batt, Downey. Condit visits Tiskilwa and Princeton fair. Blanche Bean returns to Kewanee. Louise Love visits from Baltimore. Myr Anderson to attend Bradley Polytechnic in Peoria.
Get OF Cheap. He may well think he has got off cheap, who, after having contracted constipation or indigestion, is still able to perfectly restore his health. Nothing will do this but Dr. King's New Life Pills. A quick pleasant, and certain cure for headache, constipation, etc. 25c at J E & F A Powells' City Drug Store, Henry, fil.
George Lord returns from Kansas for health and hosts include Miss Hattie Labrin of Chicago. Mrs. Henkins and family recover from illness. Miss Marie Shammel visits sister Mrs Charlies Moore. Miss Kate Brutcher entertains a guest from Peoria. A. Henkins attend picnic. Eddie Bunkey to visit Hennepin. J Summers visits Conrits Moore. Anna Smith calls at Bradford. Mrs H Henkins visits Mrs Charles Moore.
Fred Noll, who has attended Chicago University the past year, is home on a week's furlough. He is a member of the regular football team set to play the cent season under Coach Stages directions, and his performance is expected to bring fame and honor to that temple of learning.
Promotes Oklahoma and Indian Territory land with claims of rich soil and rainfall. Advertises $5 to $25 per acre values and a combined map booklet with farm price list. Invites readers to send 32 for materials from Powers Land and Loan, Lawton.
For sale a hard coal chest and a cook stove can be seen at the home of A J Ironmonger near the business portion of the ei For rent a furnished apartment at this office For information inquire at office.
The undersigned will sell on Wednesday September 20 1905 at 19am one mile south and west of Magnolia Illinois county days north of Vaya five head of horses including two bay brood mares twelve years old two-year brown mare one colt two years old one sorrel mare one year old one gelding one old and 63 head of cattle with milch cows two two-year heifers twenty-one yearlings with fourteen steers and seven heifers fourteen winter calves nine spit calves five steers four heifers and six hogs including five brood sows heavy in pigs and a five month old boar. Terms cash or five months credit with note and interest. Five percent cash. Charles Martin Col A P Childs Austin Clerk N B sale notice continues with Henry bull call 106 months old.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.