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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
13
Crowds gather in Peoria to seek treatment from Healer Hawkins who claims many cures. He asserts patients with epilepsy asthma paralysis and other ailments previously deemed incurable experience rapid improvement under his healing power.
A Bureau community pages entry details the surprise silver wedding anniversary of Dr J H McLain and Mrs. McLain on Sept 15. Rebekahs I O O F and the Ladies Aid organized a charivari with tin pans, a reception at the I O O F hall, speeches, a poem, and a chest of silverware. Guests shared a luncheon and gifts, and the couple were praised for years of service to the church and community.</s>
John M Nehaus candidate for circuit judge on Democratic ticket. Former state's attorney of Peoria County 1883 to 1892 and state senator 1893 to 1897. Served as master in chancery 1898 to 1913.
David Mifflin of Nanticoke Del author of the season's champion snake story. He recalls cows running in the barnyard drawing his investigation to a black snake nearly 10 feet long. The serpent twisted around a cow's leg and, with its tail, spurred the animal into a frantic milk shake as it milked her.
Mrs. C. J. Martin of Boone Mill Virginia says five years of stomach trouble left her undernourished. After taking three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she reports weight gain to 168 pounds and renewed appetite. She invites locals to vouch for her claim and notes tablets are sold by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger.
In California a reader recalls the 1860 Wide-Awake parade in Henry with a long agricultural and industrial procession led by a martial band and rails being split for display. The piece notes attendees like Adam Faris and George Scholes, and Oregon or Illinois picnic details follow with local recollections.
Guardian Mabel Blood seeks leave to sell the real estate of Grace Blood in Henry Township Marshall County Illinois at the October term of the Circuit Court. The property is the undivided one sixth interest in the northeast quarter section eight township thirteen north range ten east. Dated September 10 1913.
Miss Bernice Harney, daughter of William Harney, died at her mother’s Bloomington home on September 10 1913 after a nervous breakdown. Born June 14 1893 in Chatsworth she lived in Pontiac ten years before moving to Bloomington last September. Survived by her father mother and sister Miss Katherine Harney funeral Friday at 9 o'clock in Chatsworth.
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