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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
12
Magnolia high school held its 38th commencement on June 7 with one graduate Miss Florence Westerlund. The Magnolia alumni banquet followed at the Masonic hall with toasts and remarks on the old schoolhouses, consolidation plans, and future building needs.
Judge Claude Stone of Peoria opened the commencement lecture on Friday evening for the class of 1912. Mrs Daniel McKirgan Miss Marie Dunne provided two duets while Mrs Elliston played piano solos. George Lawrence of Galesburg spoke on consolidation after the exercises.
Members enjoyed the occasion and praised an evening of pleasure. Local attendees welcomed visiting members from other areas and expressed hope for future meetings.
On Thursday evening June 16 guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Freeman to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. The house glowed with pink and white decorations as 80 guests enjoyed a four course dinner after performances by Mrs. Elliston and Miss Broaddus. Attendees included Masons and Eastern Star members and friends from Bloomington Toluca Mazon Lostant Venona and other towns.
The Thursday Afternoon Club met at Mrs. C. E. B. Griffin's home on June 6. President Mrs. W. H. Skelton and officers were elected. Elizabeth Broaddus spoke on Hawthorne, Griffin reviewed the Scarlet Letter, Van Horne read selections, and Daisy Griffin of Wenona attended as the sole guest.
R W Spencer of Magnolia Illinois offers lumber cut to order for twenty dollars per thousand feet. Mill located four and a half miles northwest of Magnolia. Oak and red elm not included. Date shown November 9.
Akron Michigan resident Mrs. J. E. Henry credits Foley Kidney Pills with relieving her kidney pain and excessive urination, saying the sample eased her condition and she bought a bottle, avoiding a potential large medical bill as druggist A. J. Ironmonger notes the testimonial.
John Graham of Mt Palatine goes to State Normal University in Normal for the summer term. Nell Powell visits from Decatur to Normal for summer study in domestic science. Elna Davis leaves for a six week school course at Normal and will teach in McNabb. Ora Curtis of Lostant visits Earl Davis and Loesch as new buggy owners. Sue Pollock of Tonica visited F B Powell. Lola Davis moves to Charles Siemers near Cedar Point. Local residents attend the Hennepin boat show. Heironymous of Eureka, a noted educator, was a guest at F E Powell’s Friday night.
Local items list visits, travels, and gatherings from Quaker Lane and nearby towns. Highlights include family visits to Wenona and Peoria, a strawberry social at Friends meeting house, a June 22 university talk, and a cross county Auburn trip by DeKalb county officials.
A satirical ad for Dr. King’s New Life Pills markets the product as a gentle aid to bowels, contrasting with harsh policing language. It claims the pills persuade bowels to right action, promoting health, and lists price of 26 cents at local drug stores A. J. Tronmonger and T. J. Segraves.
Emmet area residents share graduation updates from Princeton, Henning and local schools. Attendees include McNabb and Mrs. Sylvester with daughter Alice, while Emmet McNabb returns home. Social planned with ice cream and cake on June 15 near Kerns store. A Sunday ball game saw married men win 7 to 6 with plans to play again at Pete Wolf’s pasture.
Granville Echo reports George P. Koehler moving to Paw Paw Michigan to farm and pursue fruit growing. Oscar H. Davis of Henry wins a local contest. Captain C Nat Sands sustains a thumb injury but will coach tomorrow’s game against Spring Valley Regulars. A. W. Hopkins, J. M. McNabb, and Hunt visit Hennepin for county court. Tyler & Sons win contract to enlarge Standard school building. Lostant children visit Burt Child’s family as mother suffers pneumonia. Winnebago County embraces school consolidation with seven districts uniting. Swaney consolidated school plans a ground floor auditorium with basement for manual training and domestic science, keeping current building for regular classes. Proposal to erect Benjamin Lundy Memorial Hall on the Swaney campus to honor the Quaker abolitionist. calls for Illinois schoolchildren to contribute a dime each toward the fund.
Miss Ana Regina Toemmes announces her engagement to Russell Carver Tomlinson in a unique at home event. Heart shaped notes hidden in a carnation bouquet cue guests to reveal names, while Ana Toemmes discovers a diamond ring. A luncheon followed as guests wish the couple happiness.
The notice mentions Miss Ana’s engagement and best wishes from relatives in Henry and nearby. It also endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pain with external massage, claiming quick relief and recommending sales by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves.
The Toluca Public Service Co. buys electric plants in Toluca Wenona Rutland and Minoak with day service expected soon. Toluca beats Minoak 8 to 5. A Bell Plain man Joseph Moss aged 63 died after a field accident with a planter. Local church convention in Fourth district hosts 62 delegates with next year in Heyworth. Bennington township to tile a road southwest of town and later add gravel. City council directs review of streets to support the good roads drive with commissioners.
HH L Blomquist of Esdaile Wisconsin cites Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best cough cure. His wife, who has tried many kinds, says Foley's gives the best results. A J Ironmonger, a local druggist, notes the endorsement.
Elmer T. Carroll, a railway mail clerk, was arrested at Kewanee for robbing the U S mails of 15000 at Clifton Arizona in March. Detectives traced him to Kewanee. the money remains unrecovered. J B Williams donated six drinking fountains for Savanna in as many spots for citizens. Old papers for sale at this office five cents per bundle.
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