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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
9
Magnolia, Nl hosts a reunion events lineup from August 22 to 28. Opening exercises at 10 30 a m feature Hon Opie Read. Army Day August 24 with Woman's Relief Corps and G A R. August 25 an Old Fashioned Barbecue with Leland Giants.
Magnolia and Lostant will hold an all day meeting on the camping grounds Sunday August 20. Services begin at 10 a m. Everyone is invited to attend and bring lunch and stay all day. A good program is planned for the occasion.
Katherine Elizabeth Kinney Beach a 56 year resident of Lostant Illinois died August 8 1911 at her home aged 59 years 11 months 23 days She was born August 11 1851 near Syracuse New York came west with her parents at age three married C J Beach April 14 1866 in Tonica They had five children two of whom survived Nellie Elizabeth died in infancy The surviving children reside in Reynolds North Dakota Streator Deer Grove and Lostant with her husband and one sister Emma Quaintance of Tampico Funeral services were held August 5 at the M E church with Rev Jones officiating An extensive list of relatives attended
The notice announces a Big Bend Reunion in Magnolia Arkansas on August 22 with a mammoth tent and a rain or shine program. Meals are served on the ground three times daily and readers are urged to read The Republican for all news.
Lostant residents share visits from Myrtle Rainy Ed Bowers and others. Many attended Deer Park and Pontiac Chautauqua events. A home talent show at the opera house and local races in Ottawa are noted. Mrs Catherine Beach, 59, dies after a yearlong illness.
Reunion at Big Bend includes Magnolia II from August 22 to 25 with daily activities. Camp fire and free concerts every evening plus baseball each day and ongoing events throughout the schedule.
Russell and Alice Tomlinson were Henry visitors Friday. The Wilson relatives attended Mrs. Frank Hoge's funeral at Venona last Friday. Mrs. F. E. Smith returned from Mazon where he had visited for a week. John Swaney School opens Aug 28 for the coming year. The Beck girls were Hennepin visitors Tuesday. W. L. Mills and family plan Ottawa camping Aug 18 to 27 for the Chautauqua. Florence and Nina Beck returned from Chicago. Nina improving.
In Wenona one of the town’s saddest deaths occurred last Wednesday when Mrs J F Hoge died from burns sustained while lighting a gasoline stove with alcohol. The explosion sprayed burning liquid on her clothing and body, and despite medical aid she died about 4 o clock. Mrs Hoge was formerly Miss Mary George.
The column lists funeral details for a 46 year old resident, her surviving husband and two daughters plus siblings, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements in Wenona. It notes Miss Lucy Dunlap ill at home, visits by neighbors, a wedding in Evanston, a late Mrs. Miller, and local social events including a Mystic Workers picnic and arrivals of visitors and horses from France and England.
August 22 25 event reports timber focus in Illinois with tent setup August 21 water supply noted. Local items include Mrs O B Taylor burn injury from oven pastry, a Business Men versus Congregational Sunday school game, Judge Gregg visit for a law issue, lightning damages at Amos Smith and Nels Benson hayloader, Lee Brown hospital stay for appendicitis, and a visit by Hon Harrison Ireland and party from Washburn to Hennepin ending at the Cecil.
Jessie Colton appears each evening at Magnolia Illinois while Johnson Jubilee Singers perform midweek and the Magnolia Band plays daily. The ad notes rising kidney and bladder troubles and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as an effective treatment from A J Ironmonger.
The Interior Department warns settlers on reclamation projects, notably Rio Grande, against trusting land agents. Buyers should verify water rights, residence and cultivation rules, and that signing up for water is not a government commitment. Investigate tract water likelihood before purchase.
Frank Ball sold his farm east of town to L D Cassell and moves to Alamosa Col to continue farming. Maude Smith resumes illustrated songs at White Pearl theater replacing Charlotte Gray. Three Quality Hill residences of Mrs Mathis near ready for occupancy. Dr Mongean buys two lots and a barn on Quality Hill to remodel into a hospital as his practice grows. Lucile Livingston sustained a broken right arm while playing with neighbors. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by A J Ironmonger. Ottawa Chautauqua set for August 18 to 27 with grounds and varied talent.
Overland automobile data lists front suspension as semi elliptic with three quarter pane, wheel base 106 inches, tread 56 inches, five passenger body, 30 horsepower, selective three speed transmission with reverse. Components include Dual Splitdorf magneto, cone clutch, rear drum brakes, worm steering, drop forged front axle, artillery wheels, 32x8½ inch tires.
Rural mail carriers must not accept subscriptions to any magazine or newspaper even when offered. The July 1911 official postal guide forbids carriers from handling money for publications or taking subscriptions, to prevent abuse and avoid any involvement in such transactions. Also notes Chamberlain's remedy as a cure for diarrhoea.
The legislature enacted a law restricting loaded wagons on rural roads during spring thaw or muddy conditions. It sets weight limits by tire width from 250 to 4500 pounds and authorizes highway officials to arrest offenders. Fines range from three to fifty dollars plus a two dollar informer’s fee.
Hillsboro News laments flies buzzing on bread pies coffee and cream and stalking housewives. The notice urges swatting sticky sheets and cautions against dangerous remedies while Foley Kidney Pills claim to ease kidney and bladder trouble.
At John Swaney Experiment Station in Putnam County state university agricultural department oversees research with Walter G. Griffith locally. Visitors toured the station as grains were harvested showing oats and wheat yields across six plots with varying bushel outputs.
A Baltimore Sun item recounts Jones easing a sobbing theater scene by asking a mother if her infant is christened, joking that the baby should be named Good Idea and that it should be carried out, leading to Jones being carried out. Also, a note from Harry Monroe mentions cider making at Whitefield Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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