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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
2
Local items report visitors from Indiana and Illinois, a bicycle badge play The Country Kid delights a full house, upcoming Magnolia Alumni meeting, and a detailed Magnolia band uniform fund account showing subscriptions, costs, and proceeds. The Magnolia band seeks engagements after May 1, with thanks to contributors and organizers.
A promotional note for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets says they assist nature in driving impurities from the system and restore health and strength. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger, a local druggist.
R W Spencer general merchandise store in Magnolia was burgled for the third time in months. Burglars dynamited the safe but no money or merchandise was taken. dogs traced tracks to the section house and to Custer before scent was lost, with tramps suspected as the culprits.
Mrs. Nettie S. McNabb reflects on ideals inspired by Bryan and other thinkers, defining ideals as standards to strive toward. She urges physical intellectual and moral improvement, citing sources from New York Tribune to Griggs, and recalls stories of The Wise Man and the Divine vision to emphasize duty and everyday acts shaping character.
Nettie S. McNabb reflects on duty as essential to attaining high ideals. She suggests that despite trivial tasks, following duties leads to virtue. She cites beauty in nature and art, but urges the New Testament standard: think on things true honest just pure lovely of good report virtuous and praiseworthy.
Cassie Swaney and Howard Mills remain ill with a trained nurse in attendance. Various visits include Josephine Hollingsworth from West Liberty and Edna Wilson with Elsie Gilder sleeve as Varna callers. The Rivals was staged at Mt. Palatine. school ball in Wenona postponed by rain. John Wilson elected school director. A Swaney schoolhouse entertainment drew a fair audience despite bad roads. an ice cream supper raised 8.25 by Florid council. A horse injured in Peoria area led to euthanization. travel visits noted among locals. Ladies' Aid plans announced with meetings at Mrs. Harvey Allen and Mrs. Ben Cassell locations.
A. W. Lostant Merritt attended Dwight Fri Miss Maggie Shea traveled to Chicago earlier in the week. Several youths visited Leonore for a home talent show. Rev. Ott attended the Illinois conference of the Evangelical Association in Mendota last week. George S. Hillabrand and Dr. Schoenneshoefer left for New Orleans. Mrs. Oscar Frazier and her daughter with Florence Squires left for Corning Indiana. Rev P E Hand was in Chicago last week. George Barr continues progress in Hope township assessment. Clarence Davis of Bloomington visited Joe Morris and family. Jerry Paetz recently enjoyed an auto ride. Mrs. Joseph Umbarger of Melvin and Owen Allen of Henry were guests of Erleen Oberry. M. L. Shields and wife attended a wedding in Henry. Miss Marie Princeville spent the past week in Polo. Miss Maggie Flanagan kept house for Rev. Hand during her absence.
Mr Wizard Adams reports chronic rheumatism left him bed bound until using Foley’s Kidney Remedy. He says two bottles helped, the third restored his strength and his Lexington Kentucky Street Railway conductor job, claiming the medicine exceeded all prior cures by removing uric acid from blood. A. J. Ironmonger endorses Yooley’s Kidney Remedy.
Granville post office money order activity shows domestic orders 107 for 584.57 and international 36 for 2435.18. total money orders 3984.90 with fees 35.17. The piece notes community church growth and school needs as civic life advances, urging support for a new school building, while local news cover shifts in handling shipments and a census taker resignation.
A historic health ad proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney troubles and backache with a testimonial from Mrs. Ida Norris of Spring Valley Illinois. It promotes 50 cent sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as agents for the United States and urges readers to remember the Dean's name.
Frank Ames and Dr. Peterson of Rutland bought the Toluca Telephone Co. and were in town Friday. The funeral of Frank Baker drew a large crowd with Woodmen Lodge prominent. Joe Goolich, 40, from Cherry, was buried in St Ann's cemetery after dying in the Cherry mine incident. Woodmen planted seventy bushels of potatoes at Baker's home. Miss Mary Baker resigned as singer at the White Pearl. Mrs. Guy Smith to replace her.
The ad touts purification through Dr Kings New Life Pills to cure liver trouble and improve skin complexion. It claims rich red blood and rosy cheeks with a healthy glow and promotes purchase at T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger, druggists for 25 cents.
Law outlines selection and term of township school treasurers, eligibility, duties, records, bonds, and compensation. It covers attendance, signature requirements, pro tempore clerks, ex officio status, oath exemption, investment rules for the permanent fund, and recording costs. Section 14 of general school law governs bond recording and fund separation.
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