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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
A mixed mailbag of social news from Brimfield to Princeton lists visitors, births, and kin visiting relatives. Roadside business talk includes farming updates, a Fourth of July travel rate, and upcoming community events at Henry and surrounding townships. Local clubs report elections and civic notices as residents plan summer outings and farm work resumes.
Mrs C E Griffin daughter of James Newman suffers acute appendicitis and travels from Magnolia to Wenona and Chicago for a necessary operation. Mary Clack of Henry accompanies her and reports she endures the journey well and remains in good spirits. James B Raymond a Chicago post office official visits relatives while in town. A postponed horse race at Henry track between Rekham and Billy L proceeds with Rexham winning both heats amid a crowd and fair weather.
An advertisement extols a South American Nervine remedy, claiming it cures stomach weakness and indigestion. The copy asserts rapid relief, universal applicability, and lifelong safety, promoting the product with emphasized brands and distributors.
Magnolia society notes report Mr and Mrs J H MecKirgan returning from Victoria with granddaughter Rebecca McAllister. Local work begins on a new grade line by the T M & N railroad and Berthe’s crew. Various visits, calls, and travels populate Toluca area life including Mrs Hillabrand, Mrs Hoscheidt, and many others.
McNABB. Mr and Mrs C P Mills and son Golden with Laura Ogle and Edith Harkins enjoyed a day at Starved Rock and Deer Park on Monday June 16. Attendees included George Wilson and Miss Fannie John of Sterling at a Lutheran convention. Wedding cards arrive from D L Jeffers. Visitors from Mendota New Bedford Quaker Lane area. Local births noted to Ben Tomlin. Various residents and relatives visit, decorate, and plan summer activities.
The Ladies Aid of Milo hosted a straw berry and ice cream social at Mr Craig's, drawing about 50 despite threatening weather. Telephone crews repaired and expanded lines in the area, improving neighborly calls. Local residents and families, including the Shorts and Yargers, were noted visiting churches, trading, and traveling between Milo, Bradford, and Center.
The I I I and I R R announces a July excursion from Zearing to South Bend and Notre Dame with return. Adult fare from McNabb is 1.50 and 1 for children, tickets on July 9th. Special trains depart South Bend after 7 p m and 2 30 p m to Notre Dame with five cent South Bend to Notre Dame fare.
Senator Fort of Lacon spoke in the city last Thursday and said he was named to the speaker's committee by Governor Yates. He expected to work from Chicago headquarters this fall with Fred Rowe of Jacksonville re-elected chairman and Lyman T. Hoy of Woodstock as secretary. The state campaign opens at Peoria late August or early September, with Isaac Edwards promising a crowd of 100000 at the opening.
A Lire of days at La Salle Elks Carnival with themed days includes Freeport Day on Monday June 80 and Streator Peoria Bloomington Kewanee Day on Tuesday July 1 Joliet Ottawa Day and Floral Parade on Wednesday July 2 Aurors Elgin Dixon Day on Thursday July 8 Labor Union and Secret Society Day on Friday July 4 with patriotic demonstrations in the morning Peru and Spring Valley Day on Saturday July 5 and daily Confetti Day.
A Band concert is announced for tomorrow evening in the Park if weather allows. Provisions include ice cream and refreshments served by the ladies of the Christian Church. If rain prevents Park gathering, refreshments shift to City Hall.
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