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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
5
Lacon community notes report teachers who taught out of town returning to posts. Names across districts like Varna, Chicago, and Wenona appear alongside social events, births, illnesses, and family updates. Memorials for Dr J H Rooke and local gatherings mark the period.
Whitefield Corners notes list attendees at the Swift Wheeler wedding including C Swift Bertha Knight G M Clark Ed Tin and C Fosdick. A local League election is mentioned with plans for table cards and Sunday services. The piece notes a quarterly meeting at Boyd's Grove presided by Elder Mr Mertis and sacramental services at Center. Mention of Pershing and Harry Sach hauling materials from lake and river.
Runnells and Brokaws at the ice house. Harry Monroe to England as poultry salesman for the firm in February. Mra Odell visits from Prairie. Merton Swift's birthday and wedding celebrations. Knobbs and Bertha Swift pursue schooling. Sunday school officers to be elected. Hunter and Miss Thompson wed on New Year’s Day. numerous visits, moves, and social events across Hennepin Magnolia and nearby towns. obituary for Joanna Holland-Ray dated January 5 1902. community dinners, dances, and charitable events. six hour relief claim for kidney and bladder cure advertised by J E Wind and FA Powell.
Magnolia Magnolia Masonic Lodge No.103 holds a Saturday night communication on January 4 installing officers for the year. Events include entertainments at the Masonic Hall and various local visits, with community updates on illnesses, weddings, and New Year gatherings. Many residents traveled between Wenona, Henry, Ohio Station, and nearby towns, with incidents like a tent fire near the hardware shop and a coronation of local social life.
Harvey Hunter and Miss Ompson married on New Year’s Day. John Mason and Miss Lormer of Macon Township wed on New Year’s Day. Buena Pettegrew recovering from measles while visiting grandfather Caldwell. Mrs Myrtle Stevens and baby hosted by Mr and Mrs E Pettegrew. Lloyd Hoy returned to studies after vacation. Thomas Irancin from Lincoln, Nebraska visiting nearby relatives. Jesto Hufnagel left for Dixon to attend school. Tyanthe remains loyal to aunt Mrs H Bulleyment this week.
At Lone Tree school house the Christmas program was excellent with all attendees enjoying a good treat. Miss Anderson the teacher deserves credit for the success while the pupils and other helpers performed their parts nobly.
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