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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1892
Page
6
Our Sister Towns Lacon lists illnesses and visitors including Nettie Orcutt with typhoid fever, Mrs Potts returning from Bloomington, W H Miller in town for legal business, and B Halsey back from the West. Various relatives, land agents, and shoppers are mentioned along with water works progress and a pending pastor decision for the M S. church.
The notice reports several remedies using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Cases include H. Clifford of New Cassell Wisconsin with neuralgia rheumatism and indigestion improving after three bottles of Electric Bitter and three bottles of Bucklen's Arnic Salve. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois claims a eight year leg sore improved after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio reportedly healed from fever sores on the leg after one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Placed at Powell's Drug Store.
Mrs Gillette is ill in Chicago at her daughter's home while Clearge Joseph plans a move to Chatsawor. Ed Vincent visits from Minneapolis to see the old folks. Mrs Howe comes from Beiee to see a sick sister. Mr and Mrs AvGbay visit with Jackson June kin.
A gentleman named Meeker will carry the mail from Sparland to Camp Grove after October 1 for a term of three years.
Varna residents host relatives from Rutland and Quincy while visitors from Iowa and Saunamon call on friends. Rosco Bayne heads to Musselman's Business College after a Chicago trip. Varna kids lose 46 to five in a rain-shortened ball game. County Lodge ICGT meets Thursday. open M E church event planned. Hon H K Wheeler to speak soon.
The community reports rentals on Mrs Gregory's farm and John Diverbiss moving on Thos Monier's place. Rainy weather kept Crow Meadow Grange home, while neighbors visited elders and celebrated local events. A Saint Bernard dog and a Streator trip are noted along with a cough remedy endorsement from Mrs B Walker of Calamus Iowa and 50 cent bottles sold by J W Niece.
Mrs Homer Swift shows no material change while Mrs Willis of Ipavn visits her son Dr Willis. James Swift declines in health as Thomas Runnells and Lillian visit Princeton. Church work starts at the Corners this week and Boyd’s Grove plans for Sunday the 18th. Grandpa Snell improves after near death. Rev Dille sick, aims to attend conference midweek. A heavy weekend rain boosts farming prospects and cisterns. Republicans failed to organize Saturday due to rain. speeches by Princeton, Munger, Henderson and Johnson. glee club toured and a list of names for recruitment underway with a Sept 14 organizing meeting planned.
Mrs Katie Decker remains quite poorly. Dora Carson visits from across the river while Jesse Divilbisa arrives with family from Kansas as autumn turns cold. Mr Wafer of Magnolia opens school in district No 9 to teach youngsters how to shoot during fall and winter.
Rev Bentley preached his farewell sermon and plans to move to Dakota for health. Old Settlers picnic at Lacon drew dusty roads. Curtis Coulter to study in Sparland. Andrew Kelly heads to Abingdon. Miss E. and Miss Malone family sorrow as infant burial. Frank Klein and Bertha Baker wed at Whitefield Corners. Grange exhibition earned mixed receipts. St Patrick's Pills praised by J. Reynolds of Mayfield. Young people visit and farewell messages mark the week.
Steuben Mrs Frary visits Chillicothe this week while Samuel Holler and family depart for Iowa. Bethel school starts Monday. Anna Timmons and Mr Mrs Barker visit C Tanquary. Edward Hoskins family from Evans visit relatives. Claude Cartwright attended the fair last week. Henry Schacher returns from Ni to tend his farm. Roy Shoop leaves for conference. demand he be sent back. Willie Blackwell begins teaching Senackwine school his first term. Ben Russell builds an addition to his house after tearing down the old Eichen. Willie Tanquary of Pontiac has been
Wilmot and son Fred traveled to Peoria for treatment. Frank Harlan shipped hogs to Chicago. John Turnbull bought nine cattle from east of the river. Mrs Root and others plan a Galva visit. Rob Dodd threshes and ships grain. Mrs Montross visits sick mother in East Lynn. Rev D F Wilson visited friends. E M Briggs return from East Lynn. Storekeeper left town, neighbors hopeful. Richard Davidson ill but improving. Audience missed Hon H Wheeler due to rain. hope for later. Township Sunday School convention met at M B church with discussion of Temperance Parliament.
A large manufacturer worn by overwork seeks relief from nervous exhaustion. A celebrated specialist prescribes a change of thought and care, recommending Dr Miles Restorative Nervino for sleeplessness and distress. Thousands testify to cures, with free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
Mrs Johnson is able to be up and around again while Grandma Anderson is quite low and weakening. Mr and Mrs Hall of Princeville have returned home after visiting at Henry Dally's. Mrs Bracken and her daughter Effie are mentioned in local notices.
Maggie Campbell visits relatives in Wayne county with sro. Charles Dodd and wife return home accompanied by granddaughter Ettie Stickles. Monday school starts with L. W. Miller as teacher. 45 pupils attend first day. Mamie Parker resides in Peoria at BE. F. Parker’s printing office.
A newspaper note laments prize fighting drawing more attention than elections and politics. It criticizes the education system for neglecting moral development while praising the impact of boxing on youth. Other items report local visits and travel, including Mrs Fyffe Emma Ramsey returning from Kansas and Great Bend departures.
Mt Palatine notes welcome rainfall aiding fall plowing. Drilling for water planned on the Aaron Gunn place this week. John Sutherland reports a new well on his land with ample water. Anton Gortz, Lawrence Does, and Conrad Does return from Iowa, pleased with the country. John Korneman and wife visiting Secor this week and plan to move to their village soon.
Mrs J B Davis visits from pa and ma ee for a few days. Henry Warner of Chicago guests of Harry Davis this week. Rev Bower leaves today for conference and returns. Nora Bigley of Chicago visits her parents. Charley Fullmer of Florida dies Monday and is buried Wednesday. The county supervisors were in session.
A scattered list of names and movements including Mrs A J Purviance Mrs Sumner Sanderson and families visiting Washington departures of Mrs B B Unthank and son, updates on people attending services and fairs, a new daily boat with a $1009 organ, and a note on John Kelley the fisherman passing at Spencer residence. The Pitt Republicans nominate a ticket including Circuit Clerk Jeff Durley Attorney J E Taylor and Coroner A Swein. The Princeton fair is described as pleasant despite rain.
Local items report births and visits including Jenny born to Mr and Mrs Winters, Capperune visiting Kansas daughters, Sutherland and Mrs Wind in Lacon, and George Griswold's son leaving for Eureka. New houses nearing completion, a factory rental wish, and school opening in district No. 1 are noted amid weather and general Milo happenings.
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