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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
16
James Kinney of Toulon Illinois announces himself as the Republican candidate for a member of the State Board of Equalization for the 16th Congressional District. He runs subject to the Republican voters of the district in the Primary on September 13.
Charles M. Turner announces candidacy for Representative in the 16th Senatorial District under the Republican banner, subject to the September 13 1916 primary. William H. Bentley also announces for State Senator in the same district, subject to the September 18 1916 Republican primary.
Simon H. B. Lantz announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the Sixteenth District. Primary election set for Wednesday September 13 1916. Ad appears as a political notice.
Announcement lists W. J. Thomas as candidate for Coroner in Marshall County GOP primary to be held September 13 1916. Also advertises Chester Bidwell homestead sale on Thomas Street with seven rooms furnace heating electric lights city water and two vacant lots for settlement of estate. Apply Fred Raymond for details.
Dr W J Thomas operates as veterinarian and dentist with an office above the Henry Republican office and serves as local agent for Western Live Stock Insurance Co Peoria IL Tel 273 Green. Marshall County Board of Review sessions scheduled weekly complaints must be signed and filed by August 15 1916. Ames Livingston County notes alfalfa cultivation to eradicate morning glories on farms and reports success from regular mowing and soil fertility management.
Town visitors from Varna and nearby areas stop by to inspect the school house remodel and enjoy a band concert in Lacon. A summer institute at Lacon concludes as teachers plan next year at the station. Community notes mention illnesses, travels to Honolulu, and residents touring California.
Wanted local representative to accept applications and collect dues for the Community Benefit Burial Association. Benefit set at 150 dollars with 15 cents monthly dues, no double assessments or application fees. Write or phone for information. G. E. Fenwick, Secretary, Henry II Adot.
George Harney and family hosted Mrs. Harney’s cousin and children from Chicago for a lake picnic Tuesday. Mrs James Case and children were in the country Monday helping Mrs Elmer Rollins, cook for thrashers. Quinn received a Steinway piano bought in Chicago on Thursday. Drayman Haws installed. Holdie Ransom, who fell and broke his leg five weeks ago, is recovering well and can be carried outdoors to sit on the lawn. Quinn came from Henry Michigan where they had been visiting relatives.
Hutchins and Downey visit George Town to see Samuel Howard and family. Mrs J L Dawson thanks neighbors for flowers and kindness on her Aug Birthday. Mrs Walter Reed ill with pneumonia. Royal Neighbors gathering at Mrs C R Wheeler’s. Lake bathing popular in hot days. Alta Seble improving after Peoria hospital. Mrs Ford nurses Mrs Mat Drake. F C Cook to open barber room in W S Murphy store. Wheeler entertaining Shoak family from Chicago. Benefit Burial Association in Wanteg selling $15000 policy for 15 cent dues. Ladies’ shower at Mrs Calle Brokaw with lemon sherbet. Upcoming meeting with Mrs Roland Doyle. Fred True and Merton Swift under the weather. Miss Lola Young birthday surprise arranged by family. Mary Jacobs visiting Elmwood. Edna Peterson visiting sister in Elmer Russell. Margaret Webber visits Peoria. Various visits and travels among locals including Flip: Custer in Ghillicothe, Ralph Green, and travels to Independence Indiana for farm work. Rev Willams to preach at M E church.
Local notes report good oat crop progress as threshing starts. Dr. Williams held a late Saturday conference. Bro Bell did not preach, but the doctor preached Sunday night. Visitors Will Bradshaw and Nellie Snyder from Shatters Canada arrive to join Rev. Wright’s family for singing next Sunday.
Mrs. Elmer Hunt entertained a group of her girl friends at a 6 o'clock dinner Friday honoring Miss Lucile Tippy of Peoria visiting from her hometown. The evening was described as delightful with several local residents visiting and socializing.
The Country Woman's Club hosted a Saturday evening musicale on the Boyle country home lawn with music from local performers and readings. Hostesses Mrs Boyle and daughter served ice cream and cake after the program while members plan meetings with topics on magazines and debates led by Mrs Zatner, Mrs Violet Boy, and Mrs Irving Broaddus.
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