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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
10
Magnolia community reports visitors and social events including circuses in Streator Toluca trips and church outings. Obituary notes honor Mrs. Lizzie Reymer's 90 year life with family memory, funeral at Cumberland Cemetery, and tribute from Rev J T Bliss.
Fannie Mathis born December 14 1823 in Urbana Ohio died July 14 1914 at home in Magnolia Illinois aged 90 years 7 months daughter of Job and Judy Mathis who had 12 children all now dead except one Joseph Reymer her husband they married September 2 1845 after long trek toward the prairie lands of the golden west their story marks the pioneer era and the closing chapter of a long life of frontier settlement.
John Weber adds a new front to his home as residents share news of visitors and illness. Douglas and family travel to Dana for a funeral. Chicago guest Thomas Farrar visits his nephew J. J. Farrar. Several local residents return from Mendota Englewood Bloomington and other towns. Mr. and Mrs. Schick visit from Chicago. multiple families attend the Reymer funeral at Magnolia.
Miss Mabel Wells of Lostant and Raymond Davis of Chicago were married at St John’s rectory by Rev P E Hand on Saturday July 11 at 10 am. Brides maid was Mrs Perry Bush and Best man Mr Bush. They plan to live in Chicago at 6957 South State Street after a wedding breakfast at the Bush home.
A Ford car advertisement asserts a modest investment yields unlimited satisfaction and near-durable quality. Endorsed by F. H. H. minister from McNabb Illinois, the ad encourages readers to consider buying this season or next. it hints at demonstration opportunities.
Sam F. Gunn of Whatley Alabama writes that after a measles illness and exposure in the rain his stomach and bowels were saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all dealers.
Granville Echo reports on visits to Henry by Mr and Mrs Albert Stickel recalling May Campbell former county superintendent. It notes Dr C F Brinckerhoff becoming Florid’s new doctor and Paxson’s institute plans for the county teachers. It cites teacher training, law enforcement calls, and concerns about defalcations totaling 40 million in 1913, urging integrity and civic progress.
The Nokomis coal mine operates fully on electricity sourced from Central Illinois Service Co. Power is transmitted 28 miles at 33 000 volts from Kincaid. Transformers convert to direct current for a 1500 hp main hoist at 550 volts, with 30 electric mining machines and ten 50 ton locomotives. A 150 hp ventilating fan powers the underground air system, all auxiliary equipment is electric, yielding a potential 8000 tons per day at full capacity.
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