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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
5
Local notes recount visits and arrivals from Dakota to Eureka and nearby towns. Residents like William Clifton, L. C. Nighswonger, and Lyman Vincent share travels and farm, school, and church activities across Peoria, Eureka, and Sparland with various family and social engagements.
Mrs Courteney sang two solos The Holy City and a best ten in town last Sunday eve. Ill weather prevented services at Bethel but she plans to sing next Sunday morning. On Sept 17 the ladies host their annual New England supper at Bethel with a short program. The piece mentions visitors, school starts, and local projects as residents attend fairs and repairs proceed at Odell and Duncan farms.
R H Foster of 3198 S 2d St Salt Lake City says one bottle of Herbine cured his 21 year battle with indigestion and he is tapering off the second bottle. He recommends it to friends and notes it is 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Mrs Anna Finkenblinder and daughter visit with Mrs Jennie Ramp and Samuel Fink enbinder along with Catharine Jacobs from Harriuburg. Lester Held returns from Colorado and will seek Chicago treatment. Traver of Wyoming visits Lacon and sees Simon Schaffer family. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs V Juane last Thursday. George Anderson heads to Humboldt Kansas. John and his girl are in town.
Grafton area notes from Camp Grove and Sparland report parish, school, and church updates. Teachers listed for District No 9 and local depictions include Ed Oats, Della Taylor, Ethel Hollingsworth, and Thomas Hubbel. Social items mention fairs, picnics, doctor and druggist arrivals, Epworth League, and weather with cool, showery days.
Mr D P Daugherty of Mercer and Sumner counties nearly died from diarrhoea before a neighbor brought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two physicians offered little relief, but the remedy cured him in less than 24 hours. For sale by Dr Powell.
In Hennepin county two young men from Henry sped along the concrete walk in front of the courthouse last night, proving the street was too narrow for their speed. local officials warn about the danger and possible consequences at their next appearance.
A town cooper B L Byer credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery resisted by doctors. He reports immediate relief after using the remedy as sold by Dr Powell and recommended by Hancock Md merchant B T Little.
Magnolia notes a Friends yearly meeting set for Sunday September 18 at the meeting house three miles north of town. Visitors include Arba D. Law starting school in Seatonville with Roberta Grover Kidd Edith Law and Mrs George Ditman visiting Kewanee friends. Magnolia people attended the old settlers picnic at Lacon and Toluca ball game. Toluca Mirstrela held a strong entertainment Friday. Mia Simmons and Little Joyce visited Toniga. Mrs F E Smith of McNabb spent Monday and Tuesday in town. Cora Underwood of Washburn spent Sunday with friends. Beddie Curtis of Peru has been visiting relatives in town.
John McKirgan from LaPayette visits home folks. Bessie Hannum spends Saturday with Mrs Brown in Sandy. Ed Mathia and family moved to town last week. Mrs Massie has been seriously ill for several days. Mrs Landy projects a cottage building. Nona Sammons called Varna on Monday. Mr Dean went to Dakota last week. Mrs Elmer Wells is quite sick.
McNabb team won 6 6 in a home game against Granville amid tense umpire disputes. Local events include anniversaries, club dances, a post graduate student from Oberlin, visitors for the friends yearly meeting, and several residents traveling or ill with updates from Laura, Mildred, Arline Morris, and J.C. Sutherland family.
The ad argues life operates under strict law and abuse causes pain and bodily trouble. It promotes King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy that quickly readjusts the system, implying relief from constipation and liver issues. Available for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
The fourth annual Henkine and Andersons picnic drew relatives and friends from near and far with a fine dinner, fish chowder led by Mrs Carrie Sparling and Mrs Mary Wheeler, a Putnam Milo baseball game, and visits from Mary Boyce and others. J Wagner of Eureka spoke at the Christian church on prayer and Christian education. John Magnuson hopes to relocate to Northwestern Nebraska after returning from there. O Carroll added a new porch to his home. School opened Monday with Mrs Kil don as principal and Louise Stipp as primary. The Putnam orchestra aided at Whitefield League rally and church services. A newborn note marks Mrs Howard Loomis born Sept 4.
Neighborhood notes report travels visits and family events across Keota Iowa Princeton fair and LaCon Big Bend Reunion. Residents attend gatherings mortgage of houses and social events with names including Morris Hetrick Clemens Deininger and Reledwine.
The Whitefield Corners church gathering drew a large audience for an excellent program. Miss Campbell of Monica and Mr Ewing of Peoria gave notable addresses. Putnam orchestra provided enjoyment. Ewing and Campbell spoke in the afternoon. Merritt returned from Michigan, praising his farm and forecasting a large potato crop with some plantings still evident.
The adjourned quarterly conference will be held at the M. 2 church next week. It is the last conference of the year and all finances are hoped to be settled before that time. Joseph Merritt and Tate Massie attended the street carnival in Henry Tuesday.
A remedy note advises treating a common cold with Ballard's Horehound Syrup for symptoms like chilliness sneezing sore throat and hoarseness. For a croupy cough apply Ballard's Snow Liniment externally to the throat as signs appear. Sold at Dr Powell's drugstore.
The notice advertises mourning envelopes and paper at low prices, combined with The Heavy Republican and The Nichols Business Guide for $2.00. It claims reliable artistic printing, customer satisfaction, and legal form references for farmers, mechanics, and laborers.
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