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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
10
Mrs Earl Brunson of Vinci says Vincl rebuilt her weak blood, nerves, and energy after trying various remedies. The tonic is advertised as a blood and iron supplement that sharpens appetite and aids digestion, from A J Monmonger's drugstore in Bellefontaine.
A partial classified snippet lists Barnes Magoon attorneys at law in Lacon, W W Dewey & Son coal dealer, the New City Meat Market with Hartley Jr., J A Swem physician and surgeon in Henry Illinois, and a telephone directory note for Main Street residences.
Dr K A Hall physician and surgeon Henry III and Dr Carrie Weatherly osteopathic physician list 24 hour calls. Hall's office on Edward street Weatherly's office on Main street near Central Park phone 251 describes treatments for diseases of women and children and use of electricity in diagnosis and treatment.
Magnolia notes include visits by H J Bishop improving from illness, Mrs H E Dean as visitor, Prof Davis business trip to Decatur, Nan Gurnea reroofing, Grace Griffin and Morphew family, funeral attendance for Fannie Bishop, Clara Roberts in from Chicago, local theater outing to Peoria, Laura Curtis from Peru visiting Spencer relatives, W A Paxson buying a Jesse French piano, George Ramsey return from Kansas with Emma Wells, Everett Kemp's lecture success, T L Skelton selling a piano to Stockhaus, Jesse French line popularity, Mrs George Golden’s return from Colorado, care for Aunt Annie Sigell, Mrs Chauncey Lucas, Vera Borgstede illness, nurse from Bloomington and later Dr Simmons' sanitarium, Gustav Otto and N J Mathis returning from the South, sorrow over the deaths of Aunt Annie Sigell Fannie Bishop and Chauncey Lucas, Ladies T A C raising 250 for a cement walk to the depot, township board pledging match funds.
The 14th regular meeting of the Thursday Afternoon Club was held at the home of Mrs. Ella Morphew on April 6. A committee reported cement walk subscriptions reaching 250 dollars with 25 dollars from the club. The program began after roll call with the topic American Universities, a paper on The Twentieth Century Public School by Leta Ward, and a discussion led by Edith Lackland. A vocal solo by Beulah McAllister and a reading by Robert Morphew followed, with a piano solo as well.
Henry ship builder J L Carrier reports lasting relief from backache and kidney pains for years. He cites two statements from 1907 and 1915 confirming Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney complaints triggered by colds. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An old newspaper ad touts The Williams Treatment claiming relief from bladder and kidney trouble rheumatism and uric acid problems. It offers a free 50 cent bottle with no obligation and requests name address and 10 cents for distribution.
Cynthia VanHorne hosted a social hour with guests Daisy Griffith and Edna Lanager. The hostess served strawberry ice cream, cake, nabiscos and coffee during the gathering.
Magnolia T C Bishop of Peoria attended the funeral of Mrs A J Bishop on Saturday evening. Mrs George Ditman visited funeral of her cousin Mrs John Kelso in Washington last Saturday. Douglas Hillabrand traveled to Pontia c for his niece's funeral as Mrs C A Freeman and Mrs Jewell shopped in Henry.
Magnolia School notes report faculty visits and student events including a Decatur caller and a Peoria play. The scarlet fever gym exhibition is postponed. Miss Roberts has scarlet fever and Mrs. Samuel Potter substitutes. Obituary honors Fannie Coe Bishop born 1856, Magnolia native who died April 7 at 39 m. The piece details family, health, and memorial sentiments.
Anna Marie Smith of Magnolia dies at 79 after long Putnam county life. born Beardstown Ill. married James Sivell in 1866 and raised seven children across Kansas and Illinois. The Magnolia Methodist service noted her cheerful hospitality, deep faith, and beloved “Aunt Annie” status. Burial followed at Magnolia cemetery as family thanks neighbors and friends for support.
Advert for Hennepin bakery goods and Chester Seibert's ice cream with weekly schedule. Mrs. A W Forrester recovering after Spring Valley hospital operation. G Gresser and F Reynolds lease F J Lahl farm east of Florid for the coming season. Belknap Nash welcomed first child a girl born March 31. Mrs A O Deininger injured in fall at home east of Florid. Large boiler for levee district pumping plant loaded on Deenen Co barges for installation five miles below town.
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