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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
2
Local social notes report numerous visits and travels among Magnolia residents. People from Henry Granville Bloomington and Dwight are listed visiting relatives and attending events, with several trips to Champaign Starved Rock and Bloomington noted. An electrical storm damaged a house chimney and telephone lines, prompting emergency contact.
A reader advises thorough chewing to prevent indigestion and constipation and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble relief. The note mentions easy intake and agreeable effect, with sellers Ironmonger and TJ Segraves.
Neighbors visit and host gatherings across Queaker Lane area. Visits include Helen Smith at Bess David son’s home and Hazel Boman with Louise Merritt. The Young Friends hold a social at the Friends meeting house next Friday June 20. Local carpenters work on several new structures as the Lane seeks continued growth and improvement.
An old advertisement claims most children suffer from worms and that mothers mistake symptoms for indigestion or nervousness. It promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenge as a remedy to expel worms regulate bowels and restore happiness, priced 26 cents and available from druggists or by mail via Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis.
Putnam County S S picnic and field meet set for July 4 on the old fair grounds north of Hennepin along the river. The program includes two ball games, a 1230 picnic dinner, a 145 speaking program, a grand field meet with many age and skill events, and an award of a pennant to the champion school.
An early summer sales notice urges families to keep Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand during hot months. It touts high value and ready availability at T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger with promotional wording and pricing hints.
A fragment urges considering religious matters with practice over ridicule, advising to live the creed one professes and avoid belittling neighbors' beliefs. The note emphasizes personal conduct aligning with faith rather than mockery.
The sixth annual Swaney School commencement on June 6 opened at 10 a.m. with a program led by Prof Yoder and Rev Stetson Long. L. C Hinkle delivered the address on Energy, diplomas were presented by W A Paxson, and a campus picnic followed. The class of 1913, 49 graduates total, included 22 girls and 27 boys with many from outside the district and next year’s freshman class expected to number 16 or 18. Notables and families from Whitefield, Tonica, Peru, Bloomington, Henry, Granville, and DeKalb County attended. Alfred Wilson earned a horse judging medal at a university contest. The teachers and guests were hosted at George W Hunt’s Granville home on June 4.
Putnam area notices describe a church ice cream social Saturday evening northwest of town with all invited. Also mentions visits and family gatherings, a large barn fire destroying Millie Stephens's barn with a stated $150 insurance, and various neighbors at dedications and visits around Prince ton, Tiskilwa, Princeton, and Dover.
A fire early Friday near La Rose destroyed three large barns owned by Walter Spangler J C Devault and Charles Scott. Neighbors reported children playing with matches prior to the blaze which rapidly spread through the structures and damaged nearby sheds and dwellings. Livestock were saved and firefighters were unable to stop the flames by the time the barns burned to ashes. The total loss is estimated around $3000 with exact figures unavailable.
Judge Westcott names a capable committee including L F Boyle of Hennepin Fred E Wheeler of Senachwine and George J Ward of Granville to oversee county matters. Social notes report Mary Stouffer and Charles Forter wed at the Stouffer home June 14. Putnam County plans new school principals for several towns. Gustaf Otto sells Theodore Holly farm to Conrad Baker at 225 per acre with adjoining land sold to Alvin Holly.
An advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as relief for ulcers boils eczema and other skin ailments. It cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama cured of a nine month ulcer in two weeks and lists local endorsements. Also notes Mendota dealer Matt Biers sold a high actor horse for 5000 to Boston buyers and his yard handles large horse and mule shipments.
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin resident Mrs Epi Paron describes long standing pain and back ache from organ displacement. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and urges others with similar troubles to try it.
John Berninger earns first class status as horseshoer and blacksmith. Numerous visits and moves noted, including Mrs H Walgenbach, Mr and Mrs Christian Miller in La Salle Saturday, Wm Schmitt and family in Miss Mamie Barnhart’s house. Community updates cover health, school, alums, new automobiles, and local engagements across La Salle and nearby towns.
A daughter born June 4 at the home of Elmer Selmers. L. Peterson suffers a misfortune. An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Simmet for rheumatism with a 25 cent bottle available from Tyre Graves and A. J. Ironmonger.
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