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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
2
Magnolia notices show visitors from Bloomington Hed ding college and Peoria. Easter program planned by Methodist Sunday school with recitations and music. Magnolia Grange offers sympathy to the Glenn family on the passing of Mary Jane Glenn.
Ellen Lynch of Granville works for Mrs. Peart. Mary Bowers of Spring Valley was a town tailor Tuesday. Mrs. Phebe Powers of Dover and Mrs. Hattie Shields of Grand Ridge stayed with Mrs. Massie Wednesday. Simpkins family visited Dana and Streator kin last week. Mrs. John Swaney visited Leonora Beck Wednesday. Mr. Olsen of Granville aided in the meat market. Ed Chance returned from Kankakee Thursday. James Prica of Streator and C A Whitney and George Hillbrand of Lostant were McNabb callers Thursday. Mrs. McAdams of Seatonville spent Friday and Saturday with her husband. Wm. King was a Magnolia caller Friday. Mrs. Law and Harold were Toluca visitors Friday. John McAdams of Seatonville is new PB section boss at Simpkins place. Ellen Lynch visited Granville Thursday. Miss Rose and Ruth Travis visited Granville Saturday. Mrs. Law and Harold were Magnolia visitors Saturday. Ruth Hull of Magnolia visited Harry Hull Saturday. Johnny Arnold Fred Glover and family and Gertrude Ramsey of Magnolia were guests of Mrs. Massie Sunday. Dagner and Ahlstrom of Magnolia were town callers Monday morning. Rev. Hylen of Yorkville spent Monday and Tuesday in McNabb.
Nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscle related from cold or damp and need no internal treatment. Apply Chamberlain’s Liniment externally for quick relief. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger. Trade offer via Chicago Daily Papers Tribune Record Herald or Int Ocean Henry Republican club rate $4.50.
John Wilson family visited Toluca relatives last Sunday and many neighbors joined the funeral of Mrs. I. A. Glenn. Mary Glenn missed school with tonsillitis and grip. A reading circle social is planned at John Wilson's home next Saturday. A play titled The Rivals will be staged at the Swaney school house with hand bills to follow.
A letter from B F Tolson of Elizabethtown Kentucky extols Electric Bitters as the source of his health and vitality. The note claims the tonic tones the stomach regulates the liver improves nerves and purifies blood with a 50 cent price and guarantee of satisfaction from local druggists.
A Henry Illinois testimonial proclaims relief from backache and kidney issues using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs F M Garlin cites a relative’s experience and notes purchase at Segraves Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price fifty cents. remember the name Doan's.
Lostant and Hennepin items describe visits among residents, family illnesses, and social events. Notable mentions include Grace Smith of Normal visiting Mrs Bberly, Marjorie Bangs visiting Stella Turner, and A. W. Merritt hosting relatives. Poultry association formation discussed along with a town elevator rumor and a horse death.
Nearby Tonica reports Dale's carriage shop destroyed by fire with losses around 8000 dollars and insurance covering 4000. The rest of the item lists assorted local incidents, legal actions, and notes from across Illinois including complaints, court cases, and community events.
A troubled youth, Stani Bogden, faces grand jury as authorities pursue insanity case after a spree involving Toluca liquor and a depot break in Magnolia. He was jailed in Granville for hearing before Justice Wescott, with State's Attorney Taylor involved. Sheriff Cecil moved him to Watertown for treatment. The tale ends with a moral about drinking.
An attorney general opinion upholds that a town collector candidate offering to divert salary to a road fund is illegal and amounts to bribery. The piece also warns teachers against recommending alum baking powders and favors an old fashioned cream of tartar powder for health and safety.
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