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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
8
Varna diary recounts Sunday visits and school events. mentions the Shipley family visiting Venona and Pekin, local church services, WL C meeting plans, and a fire with a livestock mishap. Mentions baseball opener Ja Rose versus Varna 32 to 2 and Mrs. McCuskey hosting. Also cites Dr King's New Discovery testimonials and local medicine store.
The week covers a church drive homeward from Depue with neighbors, a large Hennepin crowd traveling to Peoria on the Fred Swain, and health news as a Magnolia couple visits. An inquest cites heart failure in Mrs Bruer. obituaries honor Sophia Catherine Bruer, Denmark born, 1909. Also notes weddings, relocations, staff changes, and Society items in Henry and Tonica areas.
Glenn Strawn and Ben Thompson shelled corn Tuesday of last week. Fred Stroup was very sick and Dr Potts of Lacon was called. Mrs Lou Kamp visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Labbie Sunday. WW Fetting visited with friends. Henry Mish, Cora Reynolds, and Gale of LaPrairie attended Waldo Held's Sunday dinner. Barbara Ganson and others attended events and visits around town. Sam White of Washburn bought cattle.
Mrs Trucks hosts BYL REAL Ladies' Aid meeting while Miss Gradner of Chicago stays with Agnes Dennis. Agnes Owens and Mrs Leonard shopped in Depne. Miss Minncie Crone took her nephew to a St Louis hospital. Frank Bush of Henry promotes concrete paths at Catholic church as improvements proceed. Maysie Finn hosted Depue friends. Wright and Meier orchestra at N W A ball. Congregational play Topsy Turvy planned May 11. home talent show in Tiskilwa. Ice cream social at Robert Elliston’s home Saturday. Dan ish sermon by Rev Peterson noted. Numerous locals attending events in nearby towns. social life centers on church and community gatherings.
In Sugar Grove Mrs Hall and Mrs Hutbhell host visitors including Thomas Bobbell and children at Henry area homes. John Divelbics unveils a steam plow novelty drawing interest among men. the device ran last fall and is now showcasing its power. Mrs Harry Shorts visited relatives and friends near Beazford through Wednesday.
The April 353 wedding of Leonagy Zilm at her parents home in a formal social event attended by over 100 relatives and friends. Rev Rudolph officiated the ring ceremony followed by a seven course dinner. The couple will reside in Fairbury after May 15 with gifts mostly of glass and silverware from guests.
The undersigned announces candidacy for Fer County Treasurer subject to Republican primary decisions. Endorsed by local party members, this filing signals a bid to win the party’s nomination and proceed to the general election.
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