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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
2
A Ohio licensed institute offers complimentary diagnosis and treatment by eminent specialists using X ray Violet ray Finsen and hydrotherapy claiming immediate relief and eventual cure. They tout new methods, guarantee cure, and invite all except those under local doctors care with date set for Tuesday July 30 and Dr Brown.
A sprawling column lists social visits and family gatherings in Magnolia, Varna, Toluca, and nearby areas. Names include McCoy, Simmons, Smith, Lash, Haws, Simonton, Funk, Lassman, Harris, Rolley, Merritt, Wierman, Dakin, Claybaugh, and many others, with travel and farm notes interwoven. The piece mentions an upcoming church surprise, a six week lake camping trip, a new elevator near completion at Porterfield, and a note about new telephone directories issued by Central Illinois Independent Telephone Company.
The Thursday afternoon club gathered July 48 at Mrs. R. W. Spencer's home. Miss Gertrude Ramsey prepared a Whitman essay read by Miss Helen Funk. Mrs. H. E. Jewell echoed Captain My Captain in her own words. Alvin Spencer played a piano solo. Guests from Abingdon Urbana shared club notes. Adjournment featured refreshments. Next gathering a picnic on Aug 1.
National Press Association recounts a rail and auto tour across South Dakota's Black Hills from Hot Springs to Spearfish canyon, Lead City, Deadwood, Mitchell and Yankton. Noted sights include Spearfish canyon panoramas, Home Stake gold mine, Corn Palace in Mitchell, and prairie lands. meals featured native state produce and a banquet at Hotel Franklin with local hospitality.
An enthusiastic note celebrates a recent pleasant week in South Dakota and foresees a bright future for its people underlined by optimism from L. M. and others.
Community news from Quaker Lane lists visits and trips by residents and friends. Names include Edith Winder Richmond Indiana Beatrice and Edward Jenkins W L Mills Chicago Inez Hedden Vera Hedden Nettle Hazel Boman Mae Morrison and many others. Several couples traveled to Peoria Decatur Havana and Indiana for family gatherings and weddings. The Young Friends association hosted meetings with international visitors Corder Catchpool Henry Silcock Barrett Brown and Edith Winder praised for support.
Pomona California visitors Mr and Mrs William Herron and children join Mrs Harvey Allen at a 6 o clock tea hosted by Herman Meyer and family. Several residents and guests are noted visiting friends and relatives, with reports of a stormy Royal Neighbors ice cream social and various short trips around Florid.
The text cites Driving Life Pills as a supposed remedy for social success and notes farmers selling hay in the city after a harvest. It mentions hay prices around 12 dollars in meadow sales and 1 414 to 16 dollars in the city, with weather described as dry and harvest quality fine.
Dr R S Harter and family visiting in Venona from Schoolcraft Michigan join Mrs Harter and Mr Swigert’s relatives at their home. Arthur Swartz bought a Parret Chambers touring car while W C Thierry bought a Ford from T D Judd. Fire damaged Oscar Frede’s kitchen and dining room from a gasoline stove. Chautauqua at City Park drew large crowds and pledges secured return next year. Dysentery remedy from Chamberlain’s touted as curative and sold by Ironmonger.
A state list shows county fairs across Illinois with starting dates from July through October 1912. Notable entries include Champaign Urbana August 26 to 31 and the Illinois State Fair October 4 to 12.
Toluca Star-Herald reports S B Mitchell of Magnolia visiting his daughter Mrs D G Ruble before leaving for Pennsylvania. Augusto Polo, 6, son of G Polo, killed accidentally by a .22 short gun toy as children played. Sherman Littler of Mackinaw, new Toluca public school supervisor, plans to move his family here. Joseph Steinitz injured in a coal shaft freework incident, leg and knee badly crushed. hospital treatment ongoing and recovery time noted. Teachers Examination at Wennepin in Toluca area on August 15 and 16 per County Superintendent Walter A Paxson.
Chestnut sorrel stallion Faster Boy foaled April 15 1906 registered No 15713 French Draft Stud Book examined by Dr Gebhardt and cleared of infectious or unsoundness license expires April 16 1913. Sire Attila Dam Vera. Stand at home barn two miles north of Henry Illinois. Terms 15 to insure a colt to stand and suck. Insurance forfeited if mares move from county. Dan Horrom owner. Carey taken but not responsible for accidents.
State of Illinois license No A 33630 renewed March 6 1912 for Billie Thomas Hill a dark brown stallion 1634 hands high with breeding records and 11 colts. Sire-Wm M Hill records 2 07 to 2 24. Dam Possum Pie praised for breeding. Examined by Dr H A Gebhardt and cleared of disease. License expires March 29 1913. J K Dickinson to stand at Gebhardt's barns Henry and Whitefield with insurance terms 12 to insure a living colt.
Local readers report squirrels with white tails seen in trees around Princeton and a Morris County breach suit worth 75,000 is before the circuit court. Other items mention Miss Bropt-it and Jonathan Eyste-Dee farm details, farm joins, and a recent injury at play while residents subscribe to The Republican.
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