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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
8
John Cooper of Lacon travels with trading horses through the vicinity this week stopping at the Town Hall Tuesday night. Social events include Dutch supper planning, dances, and Memorial activities. Local residents attend alumni banquets, visits, and family gatherings across Henry, Whitefield, and nearby towns.
Memorial services were held for Cornelius Huffman with Lois Swanson and Orville visiting from their grandfather's death. Mrs. Charlie Aukland hosted relatives, and residents report busy cornfields, church work, and upcoming Children’s Day. The Memorial address by Rev Martin is planned, Sunday school activities resume, and banner and teaching duties are noted along with a bilious attack remedy.
Mrs Florence Safe of Wabash endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains praising its relief and recommending it highly. The ad notes the product is obtainable everywhere and promises prompt relief for rheumatic discomfort.
Local social visits and calls are listed with names and places including Mrs R C Tomlinson in Hennepin and guests from Low Point Decatur Magnolia and Rockford. Events include a strawberry social at Mt Palatine Catholic church and a school commencement with Rev Vernon addressing graduates. The Magnolia Chautauqua plans a July 27 to celebrate July 3 with many community members involved.
Dr Hess reshingling and remodeling part of his house with Mr Hewitt and H Swiger as carpenters. Mrs Swift improving. Mrs Bell back home in Henry dast. Jesse Clement and wife drove south Tuesday. Jesse Montgomery visited Comercay. Lela and Ben Montgomery visiting schoolmates. Harry Monroe and Amree Longman spent Tuesday in Princeton and rode with Harry Snell. Twenty three ladies met with Mrs J B Anderson last Thursday afternoon for a pleasant gathering with lunch. Next meeting with Mrs H Bonsheuer. Frank Ziegler hauling gravel for barn rebuilt after wind damage. Miss Watkins may start a class Saturday. director applications still open for a man teacher. Anniversary postponed due to rain. next Sunday evening at 8. Children’s Day service next Sunday morning. Harry Monroe owns an automobile. Margaret Herr visited the McAllister home and attended the class play. Sunday school at 10 a m next Sunday. Reading circle honors awarded for books read and perfect attendance noted. George Brower and Elmer Harris of Peoria visited with Samuel Howard and family.
A crowded Maypole celebration at the school grounds drew over 50 attendees last Friday. Miss Ballwegrand awarded certificates to pupils while families, including Mr and Mrs B Bart and D B Quinns, joined in the day’s baseball games and a special luncheon.
An adviser urges aspiring students to farm 20 acres in DeKalb County to fund college training. By renting 20 acres for about $7.60 an acre and employing labor, a young person could pay college costs, board, clothing, and living expenses. The plan outlines a June planting, limestone application, alfalfa seed inoculation, hay harvest, and expected returns of up to 80 tons of hay worth $12 to $15 per ton, supporting a nine month funding period at top land grant schools.
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