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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
7
The piece lists many residents and visitors in Lacon Henry and Toluca gathering for Thanksgiving. Names include Mildred Pribble, Will Aitchison, Michael Hayden, Tina Wilde, George Frank, Eunice DurSpain, Andrew Alightson, Roy and Miss Viva Lester among others. Community events mention a Bethel church Sunday services and a literary society meeting with a debate.
The Henry Wunder place near Sparland reports a train collision as a derailed engine struck a wagon carrying shelled corn. Mr Schlosser, thrown from the wagon, sustained severe bruises but no broken bones. He were taken home by doctor Royce. High School notes report exams and student achievements with spelling contests, class studies, and a banquet at Sparland.
Ed Laton's mother was found dead at the county home on Tuesday. Thanksgiving services at the Baptist church drew a large crowd with Rev Klotzcue assisted by Rev Benjamin. Irma Riddell returns home from Morgan Park for vacation. Mrs. Elizabeth Malone and son Samuel visited, bringing joy to her brother Harry Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kline hosted Thanksgiving guests. a neighbor provided a cooked fat fowl. The lecture course resumed with a full house praising the Cincinnati entertainers, Miss Cooper, and Miss Grim. The next lecture by Mr. Wirt Lowther titled The Art of Seeing Things will be Monday evening December 9. Thanksgiving programs by pupils featured recitations, dialogues and songs. a wedding by Elizabeth Marland closed the program. Rooms were decorated, and teachers and parents at the school were praised for their work.
Last Wednesday the lower grades staged a program that pleased children and about 40 visitors. Absent were Raymond Ridenour and Lee Beck from first grade due to illness. A new doll house was installed in the primary room, carpenter work by Mr. Tanner. Pupils made wallpaper for the house and it is ready to be finished. The second grade reading class split into Reds and Blues to compete for most daily grades. A December spelling contest has begun. November's on time, no absences at the primary room include Walter McLaughlin, Robert Clelland, Frank Anderson, Louis Royce, Peter Ganoud e, Miles McCartney, William Osborne, Raymond McLaughlin, Willis Hoadley, Elmer Compton, Leroy Newell, Joseph Fabi squeezki, Mabel Ladda, Charlotte Russell, Margaret Campbell, Bella Rae, Pauline Van Antwerp, Iona Lee, Mabel Ridenour, Bernice Frisbey and Iona Rice.
South Whitefield reports smaller corn yields than last year as J C McCall plans to rent land near Putnam for next season. A surprise party is planned Monday for a handsome young man. Local families report minor illnesses and visitors. EB F Perry visited Bonham school, while George Holler and his family moved in with Oscar before next year’s farming shift. A bay horse caused a rack wreck. many residents suffer from colds and sore throats.
C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia credits Electric Bitters with curing a decade long stomach ailment and rheumatism. The ad stresses benefits for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney toxins and guarantees satisfaction. Bottles cost 50 cents at A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves drug stores.
Last week Peoria visitors included Mr and Mrs John B Anderson on Saturday and Mrs Martha Merritt Depler of Chillicothe Missouri who stayed with relatives. Dauber attended a teachers meeting in Tiskilwa. Mrs Alvin Murphy from Pratt Kansas visited Oliver Downey. The Larkin club met at Mrs Oliver Downey's Tuesday. A quip from Dr Stebbins praised a friend's wit, saying Smiths brain is like a feast better together.
The Lawn Ridge community reports Thanksgiving events in the public hall with a program and dinner. Charles Goodrich plans to move toward Washington to pursue fruit business, while Jerry Predmore hires a blacksmith Mr. Rookston to serve the town. Emory Stewart moves into a newly purchased house, and Newton Bragg hosts a smoker for about 80 men with oysters cigars and cards. Mrs. Ida McGionigal travels to Estherville and Aurora for visits. Rev Curtis adjusts winter services between Speer Edelstein and Lawn Ridge. Dr. Wm Sadler endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for colds and cautions about lingering illnesses.
Local notes report no preaching services on Sunday due to scarlet fever concerns. Corn husking nears end while shelling continues. Families like Jennie Clark and Ed Darling family updates noted. Karl Doyle improving. Little Ira Burton sick with scarlet fever but better. school closed for now. Mrs S. Austin passes away after long illness. caregiver described.
The Breezy Point play staged by local ladies drew good crowds in Speer last week. Mrs Hannum's death closed school for two days, with Miss Lucille Hannum absent. Visitors to Rev Fr Hayden and a Thanksgiving dance attended supper hosted by the R N A lodge. Funeral attendees for John A Colgan included relatives from Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, and beyond.
Ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve removes blotches sores and pimples. Cures chapped lips burns cuts and bruises and relieves piles. Endorsed for facial improvement and used by actors. Sold for 25 cents at local drug stores.
A tattered tramp visits a barber shop flashing a pair of gold spectacles and jokes that with Wilson elected there will be hard times. He asks how much the glasses are worth, then pockets them and leaves amid amused spectators. The scene ends with the barber realizing the gag and the crowd laughing.
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