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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
8
R. A. Ward of Magnolia is the local representative for The Henry Republican and will handle all entrusted news items with prompt attention. He is authorized to transact all business connected with this paper in Magnolia.
Magnolia residents and visitors fill the column with social updates. Mrs Mary Piper visits McNabb Frank Massie called in Toluca Little Jakie Piper visits Peoria relatives and more including neighbors and kin from Washburn McNabb Lostant Hennepin Missouri Chatsworth Granville and Lafayette.
A reminiscence recalls Mt Palatine Granville and Magnolia life fifty years ago. Visitors include Miss Minnie Ray and Mrs Lelia Ray McWhorter in Hennepin visiting relatives. L E Hakes tours from Dana to Manor Sask. The Morphew Hardware project advances toward new quarters while a county farmers institute laid groundwork for agricultural colleges and early automotive milestones.
George W Hunt announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools Putnam county on the Republican ticket subject to primary voters. E E Wonser declares for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to primaries. Lyle H Durley also seeks Putnam County Treasurer in the Republican primaries when held.
Jasper Cecil announces candidacy for sheriff of Putnam County on the Republican ticket subject to primary election. He seeks to win the party nomination and then the general election. Cecil emphasizes law enforcement and community safety as core goals.
Putnam county teachers examination will be held in Hennepin on June 26 and 27, 1906. The exam will begin at 9 a m each day and close at 4 p m. George W Hunt, County Superintendent.
Local items recount visits by residents from Florid and Granville including H K Smith and Mrs Chance, 1906 graduate Helyn Edwards heading to De Kalb, commencements attended, and relatives visiting. Socials and greetings noted, with travel between Florid, Granville, Decatur, and nearby towns. Community birthdays, excursions, church observances, and a June 23 ice cream social announced. primary law critique cited from Mt Carroll Mirror.
Lostant residents visit relatives and neighbors in Varna and Pontiac while Chicago guests tour the area. The column records illnesses, family milestones, a dangerous rail accident near Herman Myers' farm, local repairs, a theater outing, a buggy accident, a home remedy for thirst, and a Wenona schoolhouse fire causing substantial damage. Names include Mortenson, Barton, Wilson, Hillabrand, Hagg, Merritt, Swanson, Phillips, Wolfe, Fitzgerald, Parson, Lynch, Schoenneshoefer, Noell, Strausenbach, Gabler, Tommes, Ruble, Potties, Tress, Pettit, and Graves.
A fire on J. W. Wilson’s farm five miles west of Wenona destroyed a double corn crib and shed before neighbors formed a bucket brigage to save the remaining structure. Last week Wenona awarded a contract for about 10 000 feet of concrete wall at 10 1 2 cents a foot to two bidders.
Mount Palatine and nearby residents attended a show in Streator last Saturday. Logi Gunn of Kansas visited friends here this past week. Mr. Thompson from La Salle seeks a buyer for South Aaron Gunn estate. Catholic school sessions held Tuesdays and Fridays. Will Bishop and family were Granville callers Sunday.
A stream of short items reports social visits and travels across Peoria Henry and nearby towns. Activities include Mrs Bast returning east, Eva Harrison visiting Henry friends, a Catholic church class receiving first communion at Hennepin, Julia Holmes visiting Hollowayville, Blanche Crooks from Cripple Creek visiting, and Emma Jensen hosting guests from Hennepin. Local meetings and a marriage are noted, plus Rev Harless in Chicago with his grandson. An old proverb on task completion closes the item.
A. F. Dawson, former secretary to Senator Allison, gains a new congress role and delivers a maiden speech extolling the hen’s productivity. He argues the domestic fowl could rival bank capital, gold mines, iron production, and even national debt payments within years. Also notes widespread Indian serpent bites and touts Electric Bitters as a cure, with a Bennettsville physician endorsing its health benefits.
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