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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
8
James Kinney of Toulon Illinois announces as the Republican candidate for the State Board of Equalization for the 11th Congressional District subject to Republican voters in the district primary on September 17.
Chas M. Turner announces run for Representative in the Sixteenth Senate District. Primary to determine Republican nominee will be held September 18, 1918. This notice appears in the local Republican party slate.
William H. Bentley announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the State Senator of the 16th District, subject to Republican voters at the primary on September 13, 1916. Advertisement 4 to 7-11.
Announcement lists Simon De Lants-Adves as the Republican nominee subject to primary selection on Wednesday September 18, 191¢. The notice outlines the nominating process for the state senate seat in the Sixteenth Senatorial District.
W. J. Thomas announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Coroner of Marshall County subject to Republican voters at the primary election held on Wednesday September 18, 1916.
Seven room homestead with furnace heating electric lights telephone city and cistern water barn and garden Sasabeeenet title Located in north part of city sale by nettle catato terms via Heat Raymond for particulars dated 6 15 1f
A clipped notice lists Dr W J Thomas as a veterinary and dentist with prompt responses. It notes he acts as local agent for the Western Live Stock Insurance Co of Peoria Illinois, praised as a leading insurance company in the United States. Office and residence over Heary with phone 273 Green.
The notice outlines weekly Board of Review sessions for complaints signed and filed before August 16, 1916. It also reports Ames of Livingston County promoting alfalfa to combat morning-glory infestation, noting cutting frequency and soil fertility as key to eradicating the vines and improving alfalfa stands.
The Henry community page lists residents visiting relatives, attending church and concerts in Wenona and Lacon, plus vacations to California and Bloomington. It notes a kerosene stove fire at a barber shop, a Toluca elevator fire, speeding warnings, ice cream social earnings, and ongoing local club activity. An agriculture and schooling update mentions teachers at the Lacon institute and Stateler school renovations. A fina l notice advertises a burial association rep role with $160 benefit and 15 cent monthly dues.
George Harney and family entertain Mrs. Harney's Chicago cousin and children at the lake on Tuesday. Mrs. James Case and children helped Mrs. Emer Rollins, and J B Quinn received a Steinway piano bought in Chicago. Eddie Ransom, injured five weeks ago, is improving and enjoys being outdoors again. Mrs. Ellen Beckett and her two sons from Clearwater Florida visit Quinn relatives.
Advertisement notes clearance prices on refrigerators, porch and lawn items, summer clothing, hats, shirts, shoes, dresses, skirts, waists, muslin wear, petticoats, wash goods, curtain nets and odds and ends. New fall goods arriving, many lines bought before price advances.
Mrs J J Cawson thanks neighbors for shows and cards during illness. Mrs Walter Reed has pneumonia. Royal Neighbors gathering hosted by Mrs C R Wheeler with brick ice cream and cake. Young ladies picnic at Walnut Grove. Alta Seble improves after Peoria hospital stay. Mrs Ford nurses Mrs Mat Drake. I C Cook to start barber services in new W B Murphy store. Mr and Mrs C R Wheeler host Henry Shoak and two Chicago children this week. Local rep sought for burial benefits association offering 150 payable with 10 cent dues.
Whit eefield Corners reports threshing under way on the oat crop amid good conditions. Dr Williams preached Sunday night after a late conference Saturday. Wilt Bradshaw and Nellie of Shatters Canada visit Rev Wright and family and will sing next Sunday. Bernice Snyder visits Bee Dille in Peoria. Monroe and wife attended services at Sparland with scribe and family. Tanquary family visited Edward Tenquary and others as grading begins on the old Bethel road to Sparland. The corn crop between here and Sparland looks good. Debolt family and daughter visit after an operation is going nicely.
Ladies gathered with Mrs Callie Brokaw for a pleasant social afternoon and plan a meeting with Mrs Roland Doyle next Thursday. Mrs Niblock visits daughter Lizzie Shorts while Lola Young’s birthday surprise draws the community together. ITY Benefit Burial Association announces a $150 benefit with 16 cent monthly dues, contact secretary G B Fenwick for information.
Miss Mary Jacobs visits Elmwood while Miss Edna Peterson from Wyoming stays with her sister Mrs Elmer Russell. Miss Margaret Webber weekend in Peoria. Rev and Mrs Ward of Sparland guests of Rev and Mrs Jacobs. Custer of Ghillicathe weekend guest of Ralph Green. Andrew Turnbull drives a new Velie. Frank Stewart at peoria traces. Harry Stowell’s baby has whooping cough. Alva Jacobs went to Chicago early week. Effie Ward of Sparland visits the Calder sisters. Rev Williams of Peoria to preach at M E church Sunday morning. Mabel Webber of Lacon visits La Prairie relatives. Ola Sienlein guest at Charles Kimble home. Loveridge of Peoria visits Dorothy Scott. Robert Turnbull family heads to Independence PA by auto to tend farms. Rev and Mrs Jacobs and Alva Jacobs visit Cornell Monday and Tuesday. Bradford visits relatives in La Prairie last week. Doctor in Kansas looking after farm. Cupp and Ida depart for home in Iowa after three weeks with relatives.
At Whitefield Center a Friday dinner honored Miss Lucile Tippy of Peoria visiting Mrs. Hunt. Neighbors and friends shared news of school assignments, visitors, and moves as locals noted several residents changing homes and hosting guests.
The Country Women’s Club entertained husbands families and friends at a Saturday musical on Mrs L F Boyles country home lawn. Music included instrumental vocal selections and readings appreciated by all. Hostesses served ice cream and cake after. The club meets Sept 17 with Mrs Albert Perdew to discuss magazines and debates on their value.
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