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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
10
A vintage ad lists ten brands of coffee two kinds of rice Pineapple products Wishbone corn and wedding ring fruits Mittens gloves and tailor made suits Strauss Bros suits guaranteed or nothing to pay Groceries spices and candies galore. Call at Sivell and Defenbaughs Store for purchase.
Elias Rolley was quite sick last week Jennie Frazee spent Sunday with Toluca relatives Perry Dakin was in Wenona on business Friday John Myers of Varna was a caller in town Friday Jack McKirgan of near Galva visiting his parents Mrs John Bronn spent last week with Wenona relatives Grant Glover visiting in and near Wenona last week Mrs S B Lundy of Wenona visiting in town Harry Wilson attending school in Peoria spent Sunday with his parents Mrs Ernest Glover guest of Mr and Mrs Amos Wilson of Wenona Friday Mrs Elmer Wells and children of Spring Valley visiting relatives in town The Ladies Aid society will meet with Miss Jessie mans on Thursday afternoon Feb 22 A number in this vicinity took advantage of the cold weather last week to fill their ice houses George W Ramsey Jr made a business trip to Hennepin Thursday Mrs John H Breen visited in Wenona last week Miss Nellie Blankinship of Patoka visiting sister Mrs Ward Mr and Mrs George A Morphew spent weekend with relatives in Lostant and Wenona T M W agent Harry Hull of Big Sandy reports ten car loads of stock shipped from that point Sunday evening This is among large shipments to market from the vicinity in recent months J S Phillips came up from Bartonville Saturday for a visit He brought a straight jacket used on violent inmates and showed it on the street Monday, a curious affair.
A benefit performance of the comedy drama Joe the Waif or the Pet of the Camp is to be staged Saturday evening at the Masonic hall for the Ladies Aide Society. The cast includes Emanuel Roberts Mark Sweany Rudolph Roberts Stella Roberts Gertrude Ramsey Harry Metcalf Harry Ramage Policeman Willie Law Adonis Perry Dakin Joe the Waif Patsy colored servant Marie Dunn.
Magnolia Schools report for February 1 shows detailed attendance and enrollment across Upper Intermediate and Primary departments with names of officers and teachers. The piece also notes Senator Tillman’s attack on President Roosevelt and Congressman Pew’s remark defending presidential protection duties.
The article contends Marshall Field's wealth rose largely with Chicago's expansion, not solely by Field's efforts. It argues much fortune results from unearned increment, a concept Henry George applied to property gains.
Lostant brief reports James E. Conlin in the city by the lake. Robert Jones and Miss Lucy Weber wed at Richland Catholic church with Rev. Luther Mohr and will live in Lostant. Local sales, trades, and social visits fill the week as residents travel to Oklahoma and Ottawa, while a former house is torn down for a new cottage.
Mt Palatine Miss Clara Leitscher returns from Magnolia visits. Hamlin Bishop family back in Venona. Mrs Philip Anderson and son Floyd of Missouri guests nearby. Eddie Laughlin heads to Missouri Monday. Marie Gallaher visited Magnolia friends. Ruth Johnson of Farina visited grandparents John and Ruth Korneman. Ethel Harkins of Tonica spent Sunday with relatives. Helen Leitscher in McNabb aiding Mr Kuhn after fall injuries last week.
The oyster supper Saturday night drew a large crowd and strong financial support. George Coon remains in serious condition with doctors hopeful for recovery. A sizable turnout attended the Smith and Boyle Bros. sale at the sale barn Wednesday. Local visitors include F B Kerns with his Reading relatives. Town residents and travelers were seen in and out of town Monday and weekend visits unfolded with several mentions of family and friends.
Wm. E. Moffitt, collector, lists tax receipt times. Magnolia bank on Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays. McNabb location Thursdays each week until March 1.
A hardware retailer advertises a large catalog of products including seeders disks harrows wagons tractors washing machines pumps wind mills water tanks and heating stoves. The note promises summer pricing and invites customers to visit for tin work roofing and related services.
Morphew Hardware in Magnolia hosts a spelling contest at the Florid school house on Friday Feb 23 to decide the championship. A pie social supports the school library fund, plus a moonstone cake slices sale. Proceeds help buy books. all are invited to attend.
Petitions circulated last week among Republicans to place Hon. J. W. Graff on the primary ballot for congressman in the Sixteenth district to succeed himself. He has a ten year record and appears unchallenged for the nomination. Josiah Kerrick of Woodford county seeks a legislative seat, with Kerrick and Ireland holding clear fields for the Republican nominations.
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