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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
2
Magnolia notes record visits by residents to Peoria Wenona and Granville. A Magnolia Ladies Aid social, Chautauqua attendance, and nearby exchanges anchor a long column of local activity with trips to Hot Springs Pierre and Streator described alongside town society, church, and farm updates.
The Phillips family held their annual reunion at Edward Phillips home on a sunny Sunday in July. About 54 relatives gathered beneath an apple tree for a bounteous noon meal, with Mr Potter photographing the group after dinner. Attendees included James Stivell, Henry Phillips and family, Frank Phillips, Nelle Hauger and family, Hiram Wilkins and family, George Phillips and family, Charles Phillips and family, John and Tayes, Magnolia, Oscar Surtis and family, Charles Grant and family, Henry Graves and Grace, Elata Morris, Alice Graves, Leroy Graves, Bessie Dunning, and others from nearby towns. Regrets were received from Washburn, Metamora, Chillicothe, Peoria, and Magnolia.
A collage of village news from Florida and Henry region residents. Clarence Clemens sells a horse and wagon and returns home. Mrs. Sarah Chance hosts visitors including the Meier and Horrom families. Various relatives visit Chance and Clemens families amid Chautauqua events and county travels.
Fragmentary text from Woodville mentions severe kidney trouble with pains in the back. It describes Foley Kidney Pills providing relief and benefits, suggesting a personal testimonial or ad style in old typography.
A July 4 1912 family reunion in Granville brings together descendants of David Lorenzo Child the famed auctioneer. Attendees include Col A P Child and Kate Franceway with guests from Newton Lostant Tonica Peru and Denver. The event marks anniversaries of A P Child and A B Eliott and features portraits and a celebration of family lineage and new blood.
Advice urges daily outdoor activity and Cham berlain s Tablets for health and beauty. A Senate vote 55 to 28 declared William Lorimer’s seat invalid for corrupt methods, with discussions among Taft era figures and the Chicago convention delegates amid broader political reviews.
Wm. Rithmiller brought a car load of sheep from Chicago to his Toluca farm and will raise sheep alongside work. Frank Chalfant leaves Toluca elevator to serve as city pumping plant engineer. Charles Sullivan moves to the elevator. Oil sprinkled streets drive away flies and sparrows toward Varna Rutland and La Rose. Mrs. Hal McCollum ill in Magnolia after appendectomy. sister Mrs. Lawrence Stratton travels there. A political meeting ends with a gunfire incident. another session planned with picket duty to prevent disruptions. Toluca ball team beats Chillicothe 1 to 0 with a final inning rally. Evans elevator fire traced to an Alton engine spark, extinguished quickly.
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