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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
2
The Magnolia department reports holiday visits and gatherings in Hennepin Bloomington Granville Wenona Henry and nearby areas. Members attend dances dinners and church events while school closes for New Year with upcoming Magnolia Chapter OES officers installation and a Masonic banquet.
The Thursday Afternoon club met December 18 with Mrs. Celia Spencer and president Mrs. Leta Ward presiding. Seals and souvenir spoon sales progress were reported, Christmas readings and phonograph numbers entertained, decorations and plum pudding enhanced the festive mood, fourteen members attended.
The town hosts a Christmas gathering with guests including Miss Margaret Lackland and Mrs. Morphew, sharing papers on Black Hawk and The Struggle Against Slavery. R W Spencer & Co delivers holiday cheer with new electric lights, varied stock, and friendly clerks, making Christmas shopping a pleasant local event in Magnolia.
A historical advertisement warns that colds are dangerous as they lead to serious diseases. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a fast-acting treatment that loosens mucus relieves the lungs aids expectoration and helps the body throw off the cold. Sold by all dealers.
Local residents exchange Christmas greetings and visit relatives across Swaney and nearby towns. Guests include Miss Ethel Eckley and Anna Van, with travel from Chicago and Pekin. Families host dinners, reading circles meet, and farewell events welcome Mr and Mrs McNabb on their Idaho move.
On Saturday evening the Washburn basketball team defeated our boys at the school auditorium. An oyster supper followed the game hosted by the athletic association. EB Smith announces a public sale of Jersey cows and heifers on Friday Jan 16 featuring registered and high grade stock.
Miss Nellie Williamson visits en route to Iowa for Christmas. A. W. Herwick heads to Pennsylvania for winter, with siblings recently ill. Rutland visits Lostant for a 29 to 16 basketball win. Lostant Lodge installs officers and hosts oyster supper. WCTU holds a fruitful meeting discussing Illinois suffrage law with a Christmas theme. Laeta Vita club gathers with humor and music, sharing stories and lunch.
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