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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
2
Magnolia residents report social calls from Varna Toluca Henry and Streator visitors. shoppings, church worship, box social at Sonic hall, and a fish of events. Highlights include Miss Irene Newburne from Toluca, Rev Lackland visits, and a box social to support the new library.
In the Masonic hall grades and high school will hold sessions amid difficulties. Officials hope the fall will offset inconveniences. Consolidation is strongly favored, and this may be the moment to start. A large brick or stone building would markedly enhance the prosperous village.
Early Thursday morning March 44 the village school house burned beyond saving as flames engulfed the interior. Firefighters found burning shingles in Vivian Haws yard about two blocks away while wind favored containment. The school lacked working extinguishers though three were present. Loss is high with Prof. Case estimating twenty dollars and Miss Ray noting years of accumulated materials. The school board plans to purchase books and sell at cost while first six grades resume classes Wednesday in the church under Miss Ray and Miss Jones.
The Thursday Afternoon club met with Miss Helen Funk at Mrs. R W Spencer's, calling the roll with 19 members present. They debated limiting membership to 35, accepted two new members, and discussed Poe readings including The Raven and Annabel Lee with Mrs. C L Wierman and Mrs. Swindler headlining, plus a duets performance by Mrs. Spencer and Miss Ramsey. Next meeting March 28 with Mrs. Skelton to discuss Emerson.
R W Spencer of Magnolia Illinois offers lumber sawn to order at $20 per M from his mill located 4 miles northwest of Magnolia. Oak and red elm not included. Phillips and Emmons will provide the program for the day.
The Taw-Oxbow Gun Club notifies all parties they are forbidden to trespass on 460 acres of hunting grounds in Hennepin township Putnam county Illinois. Anyone found on the grounds will be prosecuted to the full extent. Notice date 2 2 to 2 6.
McNabb residents note Hans Morgenson’s sick horse with slim hope of recovery. School attendance is light due to chickenpox, with some students returning now. Agent Flynn leads the Alton station as Mr. Smith moves away, and revival meetings closed with nine baptisms and nine new church members. Ward succeeds Howard at McNabb Lumber, with Walter Brown helping. Alton trains delayed by a washed out bridge. Eva Zimmerman visitors, mail and freight adjustments, and flood rumors include a catfish bearing kittens on the Illinois river.
Frank Mudge hosted by H J Gunn household as friends from area gather. Miss Leonore Koehler marries Frank Smith. Miss Nell Powell and Mamie Gunn host shower with floral decor and gifts for the couple. A chimney fire at G C Davis home prompts prompt alarms and quick rescue efforts. community thanks are extended to those who helped.
Amos Ryan visits Ottawa while Miss Emma Prindeville travels to Chicago. Residents attend meetings, moves, and visits in Lostant, with social events at the church, schools, and farms. A Sunday school institute led by C E Scenck from Chicago is planned for April 1, and local marriages, deaths, and estate matters pepper the week.
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