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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
An item notes that the Local Representative in Magnolia for The Henry Republican will handle all news items and attend to business connected with the paper. He is authorized to conduct all related newspaper business promptly.
The town anticipates a Saturday show advertised broadly with attendees from here and Peoria. A recent wind storm in Magnolia caused no serious damage and the K P and Knights of Pythias memorial day was observed with an open park service led by Rev. McCormick. Both orders remain prosperous and active in the community.
Miss Carrie Swaney remains sick this week while J M Bumgarner shipped a carload of lambs to Chicago. Mrs Bumesarner and John McNabb visited Oberlin to see Jessie McNabb graduate. Nira Beck visits Neoga for two weeks. Magnolia Grange Fair directors prep for September. A chautauqua at McNabb July 21 26 promotes temperance with season tickets at 1. The program includes a 60 voice chorus double quartet and an orchestra.
Mrs Lizzie Crane staying with her sister Mrs Sarah Cassell is very poorly at this writing Mrs Mary Allen and her granddaughter visiting from Kansas were in Granville a few days last week returning home Sunday Mr and Mr Simeon Beck Carrie Springer Lyle Jenkins John Din
A long list of local residents and visitors covers Woodman week in Peoria and nearby towns. Families from Ottawa, St Louis, Granville, Hennepin, Dwight, and other locales are noted with travel plans, visits, and events.
Miss Millie Granburg of Henry a former Granville teacher appeared as a special guest at the Ward Maxwell wedding. She offered to visit Granville on special occasions and was remembered warmly as a successful Putnam County educator. The item ends with a humorous aside about Judge McNabb and a Peru encounter.
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family remedy for dyspepsia and liver issues. He notes it aids lame backs weak kidneys and strengthens vitality. Sold under guarantee at A J Ironmonger’s drug store for 60 cents.
Mrs McNurlin and daughter left for Iowa after a Wednesday eventing. George Lawson and family moved into rooms above W Murphy's store. Mrs Ralph Clark and children visited near Tiskilwa with her parents last week. C Fudge of Chicago spent Sunday. Enid Carroll and Mr Aled Princeton were callers at his daughter's home, Mrs G W.
The Board of Review of Marshall County will convene at the Lacon Illinois courthouse at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM on July 1 2 3 and the first five days of each subsequent week until work is completed Complaints or objections must be filed in writing and signed or presented in person by August 16 by order of the Board of Reviews dated June 18 to 15
Kilbourne Nebraska resident Gillespie visits brother Dr Gillespie. Lincoln chautauqua assembly planned in Enon from July 21 to 25. Notables include Samuel McAllister Clark Downey and Dr J B Dunham. Local civic notes mention Miss Milfred VanHorn from Venona and a Buick purchase by James Orr.
The Three A team opened their season with a game against the Lacon Blues. A large crowd watched as Wenona led from start to finish, finishing 9 to 3. The marching band accompanied a park procession and the crowd reaction was strong.
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