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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
2
R A Ward of Magnolia is named local representative for The Henry Republican and will handle all entrusted news items promptly. He is authorized to transact all business connected with the paper.
Magnolia residents share Monday visits and illness notes with Seneca, Granville, Rutland, Wenona and Lostant. The column mentions movers to McNabb and Magnolia, relatives visiting Streator, a fishing party on the Illinois River, a summer plan in Minneapolis, and a tragic finish from a north sea dyke analogy. It closes with a drugstore cough cure testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery.
The Magnolia Fourth observance recalled the meaning of July 4 1776 with patriotism and fellowship. County Superintendent George W. Hunt given the main address. Morning win by Magnolia boys over Upper Sunday. afternoon rain halted play between Magnolia and Peoria Portmans leaving outcome uncertain. Henry Republican office offers printing services.
George W. Hunt declares his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in Putnam County on the Republican ticket subject to primary voters. The date of the primary election is not yet set.
B B Wonser announces for county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to primary action.
Lyle H. Dur ley calls for Republican primaries to include the Putnam County treasurer race, urging party voters to weigh candidates in the next election cycle.
Putnam county voters will decide in the primaries on the Republican ticket the fate of Jasper Cecil as a candidate for sheriff. If nominated, Cecil will seek the office in the forthcoming election season.
The Magnolia Fourth of July celebration drew a large, orderly crowd to Haws grove. A morning parade led by the Magnolia band featured decorated carriages and notable speakers. After a noon picnic, speeches by W. Hunt, J. Bouton, and others highlighted local education history and alumni memories, with hymns and a solo by Arba Law marking the afternoon program.
A community celebration featured a band concert, readings by Miss Belle Evans and Miss Harriet Fyffe, and a baseball game with Pasrla beating Magnolia Grays 16 to 7. Will Fyffe traveled from Colorado for the event, fireworks closed the day after a rain shower, and attendees praised the orderly, pleasant gathering with renewed acquaintances.
Peorians and former Putnam county residents gathered at Bradley park for a Fourth of July picnic and reunion. Officers were elected for an annual reunion. Mrs J B Davis president and Mrs A T Leech secretary. Also notes on teachers institute in Hennepin Aug 27 to Sep 1, Sunday School convention at Granville Aug 2-3, and ballot tint colors. A rural mail route inquiry near Hennepin may include Granville. current route from Hennepin to Florid and Morants road discussed. Local medical and postage updates closing with printing services offered.
The Granville Echo discusses uniting Senachwine seven districts into one centralized Putnam township school. Putnam village lies near the center and population hub with many gravel roads. All 209 pupils could be better served by four teachers with proper classification, reducing three teachers and six properties. Local interest grows, a township school is hoped for, while Granville signals a draft of consolidation spreading.
T M Thompson of Iowa City visited last week to tend farming interests. John Wilson recovering from illness. Construction begun on district No 532 schoolhouse. Marie Hoyle of Dwight Kansas visiting Jessie McNabb. Over forty attended excursion to Streator chautauqua Sunday. Priscilla vs McNabb game ended 15 10 for McNabb. John Bumgarner home for weekend. Mills and Bumgarner shipped sheep to Chicago Monday night. W E Wonser of Hennepin in town Tuesday. Joe Massie of Magnolia opened a restaurant in Frank Koehler’s hotel building. I P Wierman near sale of west McNabb farm to Groves of Granville Florida. Royal Neighbors of Florida plan ice cream social at M W A hall Saturday July 14. All invited.
MT Palatine reports B R Powell of Jacksonville and J D Powell of Baltimore visited after an absence of more than five decades, sons of Elder Thomas Powell remembered by older locals. Mrs Davis lost her driving wagon last week. Edna drove to Lestant and tied the horse to the hitching post near C W Curtis residence.
The Yates leaders campaign hard to mobilize a large turnout for the August 4 primaries. A Springfield circular counsels electors that the senatorial race will be a finish fight and urges voting for United States senator by direct vote.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve a torpid liver and blocked bowels. It asserts prevention of appendicitis and system toning benefits. Sold for 25 cents at J. B. Powell and F. A. Powell’s City Drug Store in Henry, Illinois.
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