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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
8
Coroner J. W. Thomas held an inquest in Lacon into the death of Isaac L. Myers a saloonkeeper found dead in bed. A jury including B A Martin foreman and Louis Boers heard witnesses then returned a verdict attributing death to heart disease aggravated by an earlier illness.
La Salle defeated Lacon three to one in three innings at Pas vila Park. Derr pitched five innings for La Salle with five strikeouts and eight hits allowed. Boer relieved in the sixth with three strikeouts and no runs. Coughlin pitched nine for La Salle, four strikeouts and six hits, one three-base hit, and five errors. Sparse cheers from the crowd under the chestnut tree.
Scott Hardsock foreman at Streator planing mill sustained the loss of the first two fingers and part of the left thumb Tuesday morning near a rapidly revolving saw. He had worked in sawmills for 27 years and this is his first severe accident.
A local display announces the latest furniture styles and home decor arrivals including new carpets, bugs, matting, linoleum and oilcloths ready for shoppers.
Albert Warner sustained facial lacerations and neck strain after being thrown from a train at Indiana Harbor. He required stitches after cinders embedded in the wound caused infection. a cloth bandage held the injured area as it healed. The report also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with claims of aiding nature and preventing pneumonia.
Miss Ena Barrass of Tonica visits Prof. Paxson and wife this week. Isaac O. Boyie of Los Angeles stays with sister Mrs. Emily Leech of Mororts. Old gentleman Newman, 85, dies near tanyard hollow after rheumatic trouble. wife survives. Mrs. Dysart of Granville visits family in Hennepin. Prof. W. Mark Durley of Depue visits his mother, recently returned from Chicago hospital. Mrs. Birdie Barr hosts young ladies. Jessie Noxon of Chicago visits Cecil hotel in Hennepin. Mrs. Eliza Sunderlin and Myrle Zenor spend a week with J. Barton and family in Peoria. Lavonne Stanton weighs Alaska trip against Panama trip for health. Several local attend Friends meeting at Clear Creek. large crowd reports a splendid service.
Wm James of Elmwood Neb visited Stephen Snyder and is noted as a former neighbor of Amos Thompson at Whitefield Center. The Odd Fellows and wives held a farewell for Dr. Patch and wife Hess, with hospitality and well wishes for Dr. Kess. Shorts family reunion drew about 64 attendees with a large shared feast. W Workers group will meet with Mrs Hattie Monroe. A tea marked anniversary drew many ladies. Next Sunday is the last preaching day before conference and the pastor departs Tuesday.
A local note praises strong lungs and breath as crucial study with Mrs Ora A Stephens of Port Williams Iowa sharing success using Dr King’s New Discovery. She reports stopping a two year cough and a suspected consumption with two bottles. Trial bottle offered free. In church news Fall services resume at St John’s Episcopal with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am and other services. Guilds reorganize for year end activities and St Matthew’s day Sept 21 will celebrate Eucharist marking the rector’s fourth ordination anniversary.
A fragment from a store circular lists grocery items with prices including sugar tea and flour. It mentions various brands and pack sizes such as 25 lbs sugar, 100 pounds, 6 percent sugar, and single items like Ivory Soap and Grape Nuts. The text also hints at wholesale bidding and a note seeking butter buyers at market prices.
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