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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
3
Friends of the Knights of Sirs Frank Debon and Mrs led a social event for members and their wives at Castle Hall on Monday night marking the order’s 36th anniversary. The Indies provided lively amusements with music recitations and games as the lodge room featured red and yellow colors.
Chancellor Commander O C White presided as master of ceremonies. T F Clover spoke on virtues of friendship charity and benevolence to thank the ladies for their generosity. Pearl Heath impressed with What Became of the Chicken and Rudyard Kipling Recessional encore. L R Kinnear offered a spicy brief and Mrs Jerrett recited The Legend of Bryantz. Mandolin Club provided music and dancing followed by Home Sweet Home as midnight neared. The gathering ended with echoed praise for an enjoyable New Year celebration.
Elaborate preparations at the country home of Mr and Mrs Fred Becker for a Pworth League juvenile social ended in damage as unruly youths broke a couch and curtains and wrought other harm. The Bakers hosted a large crowd but condemn the conduct and warn against such behavior at church events. The Republican office undertakes artistic printing and aims to please customers.
Local church news covers Rev Tullis health rest and possible pulpit duties after six week revival. Congregational meeting at Presbyterian church discusses calling Rev B George of Elmwood as pastor with strong support from members and wives involved in church societies. The Presbyterian annual meeting and Sunday collations planned for March 1 with reports, officers and a church dinner.
Rev Father Zurn announced last Sunday that 80 interested parents and the community attended a demonstration for the Catholic School. About 49 pupils aged 6 to 18 showed German and English lessons, needlework, and crafts, with flags, maps, and charts adorning the rooms. The program included recitations and songs as students sang national tunes and tackled knotty problems, while two Milwaukee based sisters of the Order of St Francis oversee the teaching.
The work and general order show progress with Catholics sharing in the gains and reasons to congratulate regarding the school’s condition and conduct.
Sylvester Bearling Lucy Hos chelt visited this week. May Wikoff aided Miss Nicholson in teaching Wednesday morning. The Senior arithmetic contest favored the girls. Bookkeeping class under Mr Calhoun kept busy with ledgers and day books. The Aurora presented to Miss Nicholson's room with Mrs T L Jones present. Pupils invited to art exhibit and lecture at Presbyterian church on Friday February 28 with 15c admission. High School Quartet performed at the Bazaar and included Tommy Andrews, Mamie Krause, Mary Keller, Clara Broaddus, and Myrtle Williams gave a recitation.
Henry correspondent defends the Henry Woman's Club against a poem accusing them of impractical charity. He cites feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, and aiding the erring as evidence of active benevolence, noting the Nazarene teaching to keep deeds quiet.
Lundy W Aukland of Oxbow visited relatives here last week. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Henry Aukland over Alice Medearis death. Henry Aukland hosted a carrom party with about 35 guests. J O Hill and Vernie Ketchum tied for gentlemen’s prize. Elsie Hill won first ladies prize. C W Aukland and Mary Jennings won barby prizes. a late supper followed.
The Woman's Club held its last regular meeting at Mrs Emma McDonough’s home on a Monday afternoon. Mrs Hattie Jones was unanimously elected to membership. The program featured music, readings, papers on Maria Mitchell, crystallization specimens, and remarks by several members. The next meeting is set for March 5 at Mrs Lofty Clover’s home.
The Dr King s New Discovery promoters claim over ten million bottles donated and guaranteed to cure throat chest and lung diseases with a refund option. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Mokler and Mr Burke in Boulder with Alderman Rev Wilson officiating, praised by local friends and noting Burke as a prominent South Boulder farmer.
A ball from the Civil War era struck G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan causing severe ulcers that resisted twenty years of treatment. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve reportedly healed his wounds and skin eruptions.
The Crimvitte attorney Frank Whiting remains unconscious in a critical condition after a severe injury. Doctors report his delirium has given way to stupor and he has not recognized visiting relatives, including his married daughter from Chicago.
Mrs Lyman Horrom celebrated her eighty eighth birthday yesterday with home folks. Her youngest brother J W Powell from Washington DC hoped to attend but bad weather prevented travel. She remains quite well and welcomes friends. a local health tonic promotes youth by keeping the blood pure and organs healthy.
South Whitefield residents report recovered health and ongoing social events. Guests visit from nearby towns, hunts and wood sales are mentioned, and several homes relocate as families plan new houses and future moves in the community.
The Timesx Herald highlights the Chicago drainage canal as a monumental 19th century engineering feat. Authorized in 1889 the 42 mile channel from the Chicago River to Joliet is projected to cost around 44 million with total raised by taxes and bonds. The project employs thousands and aims to divert Chicago sewage away from Lake Michigan to keep the drinking water pure while linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf via a vast waterway.
Mabel Manifold of Beloit Kansas and Maud Cashman of Peoria are guests of Mr FE and Sterrett this week, according to local social listings.
The community mourns Sarah Alice Medearls wife of James Oscar Medearls died after childbirth and a stroke at home near Boship. Born October 1 1876 in Stark county she lived most of her life in Marshall county and left a husband infant son parents sisters and many friends. Funeral services were held at the M E church February 18 with Rev A K Tullis and burial at Sugar Grove cemetery.
A D. Gardner of Tdaville Indiana recommends Electric Bitters for loss of appetite nervousness headache and run down feeling. He claims the tonic revived his strength and appetite when other remedies failed. Available at Dr Powell's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
Publisher's coupon lists old newspapers for five cents a package. The Republican office sells judge ment notes promissory notes and receipt books. They offer engraved wedding birthday and anniversary stationery with prices at fifteen and twenty cents. Also ruled tablet titles and wedding samples. Orders for engraving of all kinds welcome. tf.
Advertisement for Dr King’s New Pillila a sugar coated health pill claimed to convert weakness into energy and drain into power. Sold by Dr Powell at 26 cents per box and promoted as a busy day aid with promises of mental vigor. Also mentions office supplies and printing services offered by The Henry Republican office with prompt courteous work.
An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia that purportedly relieves symptoms in 1 to 8 days. It asserts rapid digestion aid and immediate benefit from the first dose, priced at 75 cents, sold by J Wand i A Powell, druggists, Weary.
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