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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
2
Magnolia residents attended church and social events while Mrs. Hattie Reymer of Magnolia mourned her mother’s passing. The article details visits, gatherings, a gold medal winner, and the Reymer family’s long life with a memorial service and burial at Cumberland cemetery.
Fannie Mathis, daughter of Job and Judy Mathis who moved from Urbana to Beechwood and then Liberty, married Joseph Reymer on September 2 1845. The article recalls settlers who crossed to Illinois prairies, many dying before their 90s, and notes Evelina Michaels of Ossawatamie Kansas surviving at 92. The narrative paints pioneer life and the couple’s courtship amidst visions of rich prairie lands and the golden west.
The Lostant column lists numerous visiting relatives and residents, including John Weber adding a front bed to his home, Miss Helen Mitts and Ruessell Sneider visiting relatives, and Mrs. Chris Miller hosting a Michigan guest in Englewood. Several funerals, visits from Chicago, Bloomington, and Peoria, and home improvements are noted among residents and nearby families.
Miss Mabel Wells of Lestanthan and Raymond Davis were married at St Johns rectory by Rev P E Haid on Saturday at 10 am July 11. Mrs Perry Bush, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr Bush as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the Bush home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Wells, plans nursing study in Chicago and has nursing experience locally after returning from the city. The groom is cashier of the gas company and the couple will reside at 6957 South State Street Chicago in a furnished home.
An advertisement urges readers to consider a Ford with the claim of unlimited satisfaction and durability. It promotes investing now or next season, promising a demonstration by H. Hd. Ininster, McNabb, and associates at 5:21.
Measles illness after rain left Sam F Guin in grave distress until Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy restored his health. He credits the remedy with saving his life and now is well. For sale by all dealers.
Granville Echo reports visits with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stickel in Henry and updates on Carl Beidenfeld moving to South Dakota, with mention of Supt Paxson planning a county teachers institute in Granville. Dr. Brinckerhoff becomes Florid’s new doctor, and deputies seek violators of bird and animal laws. A revenue- and morals- focused note cites a 1913 defalcation total of 40 million dollars and highlights trusted embezzlers as dangers to public morals.
The Nokomis coal mine operates with power from Central Illinois Service Co. fed 28 miles at 33,000 volts to Kincaid Transformen and motor-generators. A 1500 hp main hoist runs at 550 volts, with 30 electric mining machines and 50-ton locomotives. A 150 hp 440-volt induction motor drives the main ventilating ray and all auxiliary equipment. Full-capacity output is 8000 tons daily.
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