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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1891
Page
4
A Henry Illinois ads notes a new Silk Faille line at 82 cents per yard with fall colors and free samples for customers out of town. Campbell Bros Jewelers touts 50 percent off for 30 days while expanding music instruments, repairs, organs pianos and later jewelry lines.
An advertisement touts Bullard Horehound Syrup as a remedy for consumption warning the disease hides as a cold or cough until it is too late. It claims the syrup can remove the disease's grip, offer relief in advanced stages, and urges timely use through J. E. & F. A. Powell agents.
Rey Dille returns to the Whitefield charge for another year as crops improve with no frost yet. The peach crop is large and women stay busy canning and preserving. The Sunday school convention is postponed to October 11. Oscar Littl, a delegate, returns with clearer conference impressions. George Whitman moves to Iowa to farm near Ottumwa and will be missed. Rey Ayling is appointed to Normal with good salary and support. Prof J P Powell teaches sacred song at Boyd's Grove and Whitefield Corners church next Sunday night with no collection. Gretchien.
An advertisement touts Bullard’s Snow Liniment as a grand remedy for backache neuralgia headache and inflammatory rheumatism. It claims rapid relief for burns scalds croup breathing ease and sciatica with a price of 60 cents, sold by J. E. & F. A. Powell.
A Saratoga gathering at Alanson P. Webber home honored Allie A Webber turning 21. Family hosted refreshments after a cake and ice cream spread. Brother and sisters arranged a playful cracker with Karl Doyle presenting a gift from his nephew. Owen Doyle gave $65 for a school prize note. Sister Mrs O H Watt added $25 for pledges kept avoiding tobacco or cigars.
Bucklen Arnica Salve praised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with money back if not satisfied. Sold at Powell's drug store Varna. Mrs Dr Evang sick last week but improving. Jix Mikor of Rutland visiting.
The author and family attended the soldiers reunion and Old Settlers picnic, noting strong representation in Lacon over four days. They mention visiting A. W. Miller the druggist and Mrs Jossey's Tuesday morning departure for the west to visit friends for a few weeks.
Mrs Dawson visiting Wenona relatives. L. Case in Mineral on business. Bort Paria entertaining his brother from Carthage. Frank Foater of Wenona visiting Dawson family. Merritt left Tuesday for Colorado for about four weeks. Ed Schick bale up rye straw. calls welcome for good work. Attendees from the vicinity at the J C Bacon erdal report a splendid time.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles's Pills using a new principle to regulate the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. Claims include speedy cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation for men women and children with 50 doses at 25 cents and free samples at Powell's Drug Store.
Camp Grove notes include John Slynn employing six carpenters, Mrs Young of Wyomley visiting Mrs John Mouler, and May Sloan of Brimtelit visiting the Misses Hickey. Many attended the reunion and old soldiers picnic last week. Mrs Hazard and her son visited friends while Mr Hazard attended a conference, stopping at Mrs Monier's on Sunday.
Ed R Leigh and Alf Armstrong shipped fat bags last week. Porter Webber and wife visited Moline, then to see her people in towa. Mrs Alice Wood stayed at her old home for a visit and to assist Mabel while parents are away. Mrs A Y Hazzard and Arthur chatted with old friends while Rev A attended a conference. Mrs Armstrong visits Denver with daughter Beatrice Turnbull as Rev Martin goes to Nebraska. Charlie Runenell and Arthur Hazzard raced on horseback. Charlie bears blue marks but laughs it off. Anna Montgomery Boys returns after 18 years. crops in Kansas look good and fruit is abundant. Wm Root’s 26th anniversary brought kin together for a pleasant evening. Cora Scott and mother returned from Dakota. Grover Drummond notes Illinois is better and apples are plentiful.
Rebecca Wilkinson of Brownsval Ind asserts three years of nervousness and digestive illness were cured by South American Nervine after constant doctoring failed. She says a few bottles healed her completely and praises it as the grandest medicine. Trial bottle 15 cents, sold by JE F A Powell and Henry Til druggists.
The column covers illnesses in the Ball family and local residents, teaching contracts for Nelson Clark at Bracken, church activities at the Christian church, Mary Lincoln visiting, and Mrs Henry Dally visiting relatives in Jasper County. Read artesian well progress noted, road and station updates, social events at J C Bacon’s home, and community hobbies and schooling in High Prairie with multiple family movements and health notices. It ends with a health advisory on sudden deaths and Miles' Heart Cure promotion.
The column recalls the Big Bend reunion and old settlers meeting as past events and notes the Friends annual meeting at their usual place of worship. It mentions a large crowd on Sunday and praises veteran soldiers while detailing visits among locals including Grandma Philson and W A Smith.
Milo Adam Shriver starts plastering his new house. Mr Belcher the marble dealer seen out of church Sunday. Thomas Birch plans to move today with his family to Washington Iowa. Powell's singing school closes Saturday night with a concert admission 20 cents adults 20 cents children 10. Cicero Phelps left Sept 7 for Massachusetts with his daughter Mrs Bacon to spend about a month on the seashore.
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