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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
2
The city saw the last Spring Opening attract larger crowds than any prior event, with widespread enthusiasm from hundreds who attended. The piece notes a national interest in Parisian styles and praises the turnout and energy of the scene.
Miss Arminta Ray visited Mr and Mrs C C Cofold of Hennepin the other day. At the preliminary hearing of Clark Haws before a justice of the peace at Magnolia he waived examination and gave bonds of 1000 for his appearance at the April term of Putnam county felony court. The Magnolia Varna Lostant Hope Sunday school attendance went merrily on. Magnolia attendance last Sunday was 927 Varna 07 Lostant 81 and Hope 35. From Oct 1 18 to date totals: Magnolia 2655 Varna 7174687 Lostant 1521 Hope 669. Magnolia and Varna schools aggregate 3517 Lostant and Hope 2190, a difference in favor of the two former of 1347.
Harry Hull and W H Johnston took the civil service exam in Streator for postmaster. Several residents visit relatives and attend events in nearby towns, with church reunions, caucuses, and local hunts noted. The Modern Woodmen initiated 11 members and a banquet followed. Magnolia and Varna communities report fairs, school programs, outings to Chicago, and various social visits.
Mary J. Hartenbower Keller died March 8 1911 at St Marys hospital Streator after gall stone illness and surgery. She was born January 23 1873 at Mount Palatine and married Ozier Keller March 4 1896 in Mt Lebanon La. Survived by husband three children parents five brothers four sisters and many relatives. Funeral held at Lostant Baptist church with tieing floral tributes and choir music.
The pamphlet touts Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic for stomach and liver ills. It highlights ingredients like Golden Seal Queen's root and Bloodroot, preserved in glycerine, and urges readers to request a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce. It also promotes All-Healing Salve for skin ulcers and Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowels.
Miss Sadie Herrick and Miss Beryl Bacon visited Putnam last weekend. Woodmen camp members joined in McNabb for an event and lunch. Mrs S Boles of Chicago welcomed a baby boy. formerly Julia Fulmer. Mrs Maude Glass of Granville visited. Mrs George Patrick hosted a dinner with the Ladies Aid. A birthday party honored Willits Deininger. Floyd Allen of Magnolia area visited Frank Ward. John McNeil was seriously ill but improving in Rockford. Mrs R Henning of Hennepin spent a week with daughter Mrs Wesley Kays near Florida. Otto Hanson traveled to Peoria. Andrew Larson and Otto Hanson visited with Mr Largon and his mother. Mr and Mrs Seyler Irwin of Deput are visiting relatives here. Miss Cora Allen of Sprinkleburg spent Sunday in Florid.
A notice praises Foley's Kidney Remedy as quick relief for kidney and bladder ailments among seniors. Isaac N Regan of Palmer Missouri reports a complete cure and urges others to try it.
Multiple briefs note social visits and travel across Iowa and Illinois towns. Names include Marie Isch, A H Griffin, George Hartenbower, Mrs Lyons, Fred Zilm, Charles Arenz, Mrs Mills, Wm Vollmer, Mrs Shiffbauer, Mrs Spring, L Y Y Dugan, Limp White, John Lehnhausen, H W Daniels, Pauline Patterson, Mrs Phillips, and Dr Schoenneshoefer. A Glazier Jubilee concert is announced for March 30 at the Methodist church. The AP bureau lead by Harry Ratbone and assistants Hogan and Calvin is mentioned. A barbershop window damage incident and a funeral party from Troy Grove are noted. A health tip touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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