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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
5
Sparland residents hosted and visited family across several days with guests from Chilliothe, Henry, and Chicago. The town prepared for church events and a chicken pie supper while ME pastors moved between Sparland Wyoming and Cisna Park. The 50th anniversary of blue lodge 441 and 23rd anniversary of Eastern Star were planned, with harvest jubilee attendance and a parade of social gatherings.
A lively patch of South Wuanitefield social items follow. Mr and Mrs Ed Wishall and baby daughter visited Mr and Mrs Ford Schupp Sunday. Thomas McLusky and family of Sparland spent the weekend at the parental home. EK Frank Perry and wife with Mrs Lane from Lacon visited George Waughop. Wilbur Hastings and baby son John called at J Waughop’s Wednesday evening. CD Marshall finished thresh season and avoided bad roads. Miss Ethel Hastings assists at the Betts home. Mr and Mrs Oscar Holler of Oden sent cards announcing the birth of Elthea Leona on Sept 22 and little Shirley is proud of her new sister. Ford Schupp and family plan to visit Leo ch and family in Iowa Wednesday. Frightful looking tramps have been seen lately, all hungry. Walter Heller underwent an operation at Henry hospital. he is improving and hopes for a permanent cure after a year of suffering.
LA PRAIRIE MISS Anna Mae Calder Lois Leigh and others shopped in Henry Tuesday. The Calder and Leigh families and friends attended the Springfield fair. Rev Busby family leave for Vermont for a year. Rev and Mrs Jacobs moved from Elmwood to La Prairie charge. Numerous locals and visitors, including Win Hillebrand, Mr Gray, and Bert Hay, gathered at various homes. A sewing party honored Miss Busby, and Mrs R Scoon and others hosted regional visits. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Oct 7 with Mrs Clara Doran.
Mrs. T N Witherall of Gowanda New York praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says severe stomach pains and sickness from summer complaint eased almost immediately after one dose and urges others to obtain it from any store.
No services on conference Sunday September 14 due to weather. Attendees report meetings at La Praris in morning and evening last a week. A cemetery cleanup on Sept 16 formed a reserve fund to keep grounds in good order, with trustees to oversee.
Rain dominates South Milo reports with daily life items. Reid and Longman shipped a carload of sheep Tuesday. George Barker returned from Rochester Minnesota after medical consultation. Reed family visits Peoria for illness. Neighbors wrap weekend with Aunt Longman and Grandma Bentley. Church events include a farewell supper for Rev Neal and reception for Wright Clay Finley. Community group gathers at Wiss Lula Sherman home with seven members and a four-wis…
The ad extols Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as a top cold remedy reaching the root of throat irritation and easing stuffed feeling, especially effective for children's colds. It emphasizes early treatment to prevent complications and notes the price as 25 cents. Also cited is a note on General Goethals leaving Panama governor's post Nov 1, praising his monumental canal project work.
Moody accepted the invitation to pastor the three churches serving Speer, Edelstein, and the nearby area, with services to begin Sundays at usual hours. The announcement notes his birth to a married family and his planned arrival to the parsonage as the light returns to the once dark home. Geo Hall plans a farewell trip to California, then to visit relatives in Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and Utah, taking another month. Mr and Mrs George Perking hosted a 1 pm chicken dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Haven and their son Herman and Mr and Mrs F D WNurss and son Edwin, on Dechman avenue Peoria, after Sunday school, with Haven commuting by Mt Hawley road and Galena road to enjoy the outing.
An advert promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills claim they wake up the liver, improve bile flow, and lift mood by stimulating bowel action. The blurb notes the pills cost 25 cents per bottle and target sluggish liver symptoms described as moody days.
Circuit Court actions include cases of Derr versus Con fession and others, trespass, assumpsit, and garnishment. Probate matters cover estates of Clementeen B Smith, Albert G Humphrey, Priscilla Meier, Michael Fitzpatrick, Anton Ehringer, Samuel Sullivan, and estate administration orders. Real estate transfers list Hedrick to Hedrick and marriage licenses for Strobach, Bendhin, Northup, and Krooper.
Mrs H W Clifton of Watseka died after a brief illness following nasal throat trouble surgery in Chicago and a cold on return home. Her remains were to Fairbury, her girlhood home, where many friends mourn. She was 67 and survived by her husband Dr H W Clifton of Omarca. A bakery employee nearby vanished leaving wife and baby stranded in a strange town. authorities search failed to locate him.
Twenty one years ago W J Reed bought a Minneapolis binder from the late John D Moore then active in Brimfield. The sid machine has served faithfully each season until this year when it failed during heavy oats. Anticipating a light crop the owner fitted a new knotter and carried out repairs while noting many binders wear out from lack of winter storage and proper use.
Advi ses a healthy aging plan by maintaining strong blood in middle life. Neglecting minor ailments strains future strength and invites chronic weakness. Promotes Scott’s Emulsion as an alcohol free aid to keep blood rich and aid recovery. Scott & Bowne Bloomfield NJ.
A public sale to dispose of farm assets starts at 10 am on Tuesday October 5 1915. Items include three horses twelve cattle twenty three hogs diverse farm machinery and furnishings. Terms: 5 percent buyer’s premium on all credit sums and notes with approved security. Lunch served. Bethel Ladies Aid hosts auction with Riddell as clerk.
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