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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
10
Henry, Varna, Toluca, Mendota and Peoria visitors frequent Magnolia. Citizens, callers, and businesses discussed include Mr. Jones, Miss Irene Newburne, Bert Smith, J. H. Price, Mrs. R. Swindler, and Oscar Davis. Events cover box social, con certs, church talks, school plans, road work, a piano arrival, and a fire effort plus a train bridge closure.
Early Thursday morning March 14 a village school house caught fire and burned beyond saving. Wind aided spread while nearby structures were kept under watch. Burning shingles were found in Vivian Haws yard about two blocks away. Firefighters arrived late and the interior was fully afire before help. Losses include books and records. Prof Case values at 20 dollars and Miss Ray suffered heavy losses. The board will buy books and sell at cost. Grades one through six plan to resume in the church Wednesday with Miss Ray and Miss Jones supervising.
The Thursday afternoon Ladies' Club met at Miss Helen Funk's aunt Mrs. R W Spener on March 14. Minutes approved. Members debated limiting club to 35 with motion failing by four. New members Mrs M J French and Miss Cynthia Van Horn accepted. A Poe program followed with readings on The Raven Annabel Lee and notices on Poe's genius. The meeting closed with a brief adjournment and plans for March 28 to discuss Emerson with Mrs. W H Skelton.
R W Spencer Magnolia Illinois offers lumber sawed to order for 20 dollars per thousand feet at his mill four miles northwest of Magnolia. Oak and red elm not included.
Oxbow Gun Club forbids trespassing on 460 acres in Hennepin township Putnam county Ill. Anyone found on grounds will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. February 22, 1961.
Local briefs report a sick horse of Hans Morgenson, light school attendance due to chickenpox, and Agent Flynn taking charge at the Alton station. Revival meetings closed with nine baptisms and nine new members. two brothers praised for their earnest work. Mrs. Johnston travels for operation, hopeful for recovery. McNabb Lumber gains Mr Ward, with Walter Brown assisting. Alton trains delayed by a washed out bridge, mail disrupted. Eva Zimmerman visits from Mt. Palatine. Catfish in Illinois River causes a small commotion. boaters report minor flood effects.
Frank Mudge was hosted by Mr and Mrs H J Gunn last weekend. Lee Zimmerman has recovered from illness. Herbert Laughlin suffered a sore hand and arm. Emil Goetz arrives from Iowa to help on the Mattern farm. District No 23 had a short vacation for illness of Miss Davis. Fred Goetz and wife moved back from Iowa. Anna Loesch returned with them. Visitors included J B Bush and wife of Hennepin and Charles Bush family from near Magnolia. Miss Darlene Powell visited Mason City and Bloomington. Nell Powell and Mamie Gunn hosted a bridal shower for Miss Leonore Koehler, married to Frank Smith, with red and gold heart decor and gifts for the home. Miss Hya Zimmerman sang. Elna Davis read. Mrs. Nettie McNabb read. 32 ladies attended. The new home furnished and ready for the couple. A son arrived at Henry Bruch’s March 9. A fire scare at G O Davis home occurred when Joseph Matern and wife spotted flames. neighbors helped extinguish. Gratitude expressed by the Davis family.
Amos Ryan visits Ottawa while Emma Princeville travels to Chicago. James Pettit and wife moved into Mrs. Kelso’s house in Chicago. Numerous locals attend meetings, visits, and funerals in Lostant and nearby towns. A Sunday school institute is announced for April 1. Badger band rehearsals resume. several marriages, estates, and property transfers are recorded along with a March primary vote tally.
The Child's Welfare movement Attention is drawn to Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a valuable aid for coughs and colds. It helps prevent croup bronchitis and pneumonia with its healing soothing qualities. A. J. Ironmonger.
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