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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

4

Colorado Marriage Ties Chiropractor to Greeley Bride

Dr W I Runnells son of Wes ley Runnells wed Miss Zella Runnells in a spring ceremony at the Thompson home. The couple, both chiropractors, plan to locate in Pocatello Idaho after a reception attended by about 50 relatives and friends.

W. I. Runnells Greeley Tady W. J. Runnells Wesley Runnells Idaho The Col. Tribune J. B. Thompson Wells Zella Runnells Jessie Thompson Herbert Mann Vera Vail Denver R. A. Chase First Methodist Church Runnells Reve. Seckner Windsor Gladys Morgan Edna Wright Alice Yardley Greeley High School Chiropractig School Davenport D. W. Runnells Henry State Normals DeKalb

Marshall Putnam Medical Society Elects Officers in Camp House

The Marshall Putnam County Medical Society met in Camp House parlors Tuesday around 10 am with many in attendance. Officers chosen for the year include Dr B F Peterson as president, Dr J A Swein as vice president, and M C Weeks as secretary treasurer. Lectures by Drs Gillespie Bacon Middleton sparked lively discussions. After a noon repast funded by doctors of Henry, sessions continued in council rooms until about 4 pm. Dr Wm O Ensign of Rutland, a Civil War veteran and state leader in Grand Army and medical societies, spoke. The group adjourned near 4 pm and accepted an invitation from Dr W A Simmons to meet in Magnolia in October.

Marshall-Putnam County Medical Society B. F. Peterson Varna J. A. Swein City M. C. Weeks Granville T. W. Gillespie Wenona J. H. Bacon Peoria A. B. Middleton Pontiac Kirby Henry Wm. O. Ensign Rutland W. A. Simmons Magnolia

Insurgency Rumor at Modern Woodmen Convention

At the state Modern Woodmen of America gathering in Springfield last week Marshall and Putnam counties challenged the Peoria delegation by protesting over national delegate selections. The dispute led to Marshall and Putnam receiving no national delegates, while Peoria County delegates were aligned with the former Peoria convention.

Woodmen of America Springfield Marshall Putnam Peoria Woodmen’ of America Putnam Counties Peoria-county Marshall County Putnam County Peoria County

Ice As Public Health Safe Natural Ice Opinion

Spring demand drives ice supply while doctors and sanitarians declare natural ice safe for domestic use. Dr Hill and Dr Sedgwick cite zero disease linkage, ice as a pure food material, and rapid bacterial kill after freezing. Chicago professors note most bacteria perish within weeks, supporting public confidence amid hot summers.

Lfe H. W. Hill Minnesota State Board of Health Wm. T Sedgwick Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston America E. O Jordan Chicago University Eugene H. Porter New York State

Table for Cooking Cereals from an Authority

A period piece table guides young housekeepers on cooking cereals with precise water to grain ratios and times. It covers whole wheat cracked wheat pearl wheat cornmeal rolled wheat pearl barley rolled barley coarse oatmeat coarse hominy fine hominy rolled oats coarse groats and corn grits, detailing cups of water per cup of grain and boiling durations.

Fragmentary political note on Chicago ward depopulation plans

A garbled Cabinet producing section fragment laments the administration’s apparent aim to depopulate the 21st ward of Chicago from a surrounding territory. The text suggests a Washington influence shaping this action, but details and context are unclear.

Railway Baggage Rules Tighten Liability and Fees

New contracts set baggage liability at 100 for adults 50 for children with valuations above these limits incurring 10 percent excess charges per 100 pounds. No bag over 5,000 value accepted. Dogs not free on western lines. muzzled or crated dogs valued up to 25 checked for excess charges. other dogs handed to express firms.

Railway

Helping the Farmers Special Train From Dry Farming Congress

The International Dry Farming Congress ran a Rock Island free train from March 14 to April 25, 1911, covering 2,384 miles and 158 meetings across Colorado Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas. It featured lectures and demonstrations by 1 to 4 reps per state and distributed thousands of bulletins and circulars to aid farmers in drought resistant crop planting and soil handling. The event was supported by Colorado Agricultural College Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture and Texas Agricultural College with editorial guidance from HM Cottrell and A T Steiner, aiming to boost southwest farming lasting benefits.

International Dry Farming Congress Rock Island Colorado Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico Texas Miles Rock Island Lines Milo The Colorado Agricultural College Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture Texas Agricultural College HM. Cottrell Rock Island Jines A. T. Steiner Southwest Trail

Cara of Thanks For Friends and Neighbors

The McEvoy family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the passing and burial of our wife and mother Richard McEvoy and Family.

Cara Ines Richard McEvoy

Correct Ideals for Girls in Domestic Science Lesson

Miss Elsie Kratzinger spoke to the Farmers institute in Carbondale on how mothers aid daughters, reduce illness, and boost intelligence and vigor. She cited alarming school lunch examples and urged dietetics education for mothers, linking hygienic living to healthier families and stronger homemaking skills taught in domestic art courses. Fishermen along the Illinois river plan protests against a proposed fish law, opposing a $200 bond, annual $5 license, and 50 cent net fee, with support from Rep. Foster of Schuyler and Rep. McGuire of Kewanee. constituents along Illinois will respond.

Elsie Kratzinger Carbondale Public Farmers’ Institute Illinois River House A. M. Foster Schuyler W. J.’Mcguire

Boy refuses to go home after curfew in Pittsfield

A Pittsfield officer finds a boy on the street after curfew. The child insists he will stay out, saying his father is at the lodge, his mother at a party, and his sister at a show with her beau, as they left him at home. He plans to sleep on the street.

Pittsfield Sis Beau

Giant merger to unite three midwest gas and electric firms

Negotiations move toward signing papers uniting Illinois Valley Gas and Electric Co Economy Light and Power Co and North Shore Electric Co into a single company with about 80 cities under operation. The planned capital approaches 20 million dollars and positions Insull organized systems behind Commonwealth Edison. Charles A Monroe leads Illinois Valley with other executives at North Shore and Economy.

Middle West Illinois Valley Gas & Electric Co Economy Light & Power Co North Shore Electric Co Minois Valley Gas & Electric Co Ottawa Derorncef Insull Companies Commonwealth Edison Co Insull North Shore Charles A Monroe Illinois Valley

Florid News Notes of Last Week's Local Visits and Death

Miss Sadie Hetrick Lena Hoffman and Clyde Allen visited Clyde's people near Henry Charles Odekirk and family spent time with Harvey Allen's. Otto Han son Andrew Larson and family were called to their mother Mrs Hanson near McNabb as she was dangerously ill and died Monday. Dr Watson bought a new auto. Jessie Reichwine went to Henry Saturday. Pearl Herrick works for Mrs Pete Gresser. Verda Allen spent weekend with home folks. Bob Rudy of near Hennepin came to Florid Saturday evening and stayed till Sunday. Ella Cramer visiting Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Simon Beck spent several days last week with their son John Beck.

Sadie Hetrick Lena Hoffman Clyde Allen Clyde Henry Charles Odekirk Harvey Allen Otto Hanson Andrew Larson Hanson McNabb Watson Jessie Reichwine Henry Pearl Herrick Pete Gresser Verda Allen Bob Rudy Hennepin Ella Cramer Nebraska Simon Beck John Beck

Whitefield Corners News Briefs and Community Notes

Sympathy flows for Mrs. Roy Harris as blood poisoning after surgery leaves her life precarious. Updates on family visits, travelers, and local events follow, including church plans, gardening, and farming activity. Edward Snell’s brother Edward remains seriously ill in a Kansas City hospital. other residents host visitors and plan upcoming church attendance.

Broadmoor and Peoria Connections Mentioned in Local Notes

G M Clark of Henry visited Broadmoor Saturday. Mrs Albert Ferris shopped in Peoria Friday. A W Shriver was a Peoria visitor on business one day recently. Blackburn and Eldridge shipped a load of hogs to Peoria last week. Mary Cadell and Fern Eldridge visited friends in Buda Saturday. L H Eldridge and B G Fies were in Peoria and Washington last week. Mrs Tr J Capper and Mrs J R Conner of Bradford were Sunday visitors at L H Eldridge's home.

Broadmoor G. M. Clark Henry Albert Ferris Peoria A. W. Shriver Blackburn &Eldridge Mary Cadell Fern Eldridge Buda L. H. Eldridge G. Fiées Washington Tr J- Capper Myrs- J. R. Conner Bradford L. EH. Eldridge

Teachers Examination at Hennepin Friday and Saturday

The county superintendent W A Paxson announces a teachers examination in the court house at Hennepin on Friday and Saturday May 26 and 27. The amphitheater at the pall park at Chillicothe burned last night. A new energ to be constructed at agroan.

Hennepin Putnam County Hennnepin Pall Park Chillicothe

South Milo social notes and local visits

The L A S will meet next week at the president Mrs Clarence Hagan s home. Mr Colehower and Mr Oliver Wright dined at Charity Reid s Friday. Miss Ternus stayed overnight with Mrs William Bentley Monday. Jesse Clement visited his brother Wu. William Austin and family visited Hiram Allen s Sunday. Ethel Reid was guest of Beulah Hanchett Sunday. Reid school to close Friday afternoon. Margie Smith and Albie Barker to take final exams at Milo Thursday. Sarah Hopper visited Lutes family over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Theodore Clark were in Henry Friday. Mrs Charlie Swineman s rheumatism. Epworth League anniversary program planned for next Sunday evening May 14. Gilman Clark spent Thursday at George Barker s.

South Milo Clarence Hagan Colehower Oliver Wright Charity Reid Ternus William Bentley Jesse Clement William’ Austin Hiram Allen Ethel Reid Beulah Hanchett Reid School Margie, Smith Albie Barker Milo Sarah Hopper Lutes Theodore Clark Henry Charlie Swineman Epworth League Gilman Clark George Barker

Farm for Sale Near Mt Palatine Illinois Adjoins Village

Rural listing notes 400 acre farm for sale adjoining Mt Palatine. Contact George C. Davis R D 13 Lostant Illinois. Also includes sale of unabridged Webster dictionaries, household sale on Richard Street Henry Illinois with house barn and buildings in good repair via Robert Doran. April 20 1941 and April 6 1961 dates appear.

Mt. Palatine George C. Davis Lostant, Ill Richard Street Main Edward Streets Robert Doran Henry, Il

Eggs for Hatching from Rhode Island Red Hens

Poultry seed listing offers single comb Rhode Island Red eggs from heavy laying strain. Eggs priced at 75 cents per 15, or 5 dollars per hundred. Contact Mrs William Yarger, Henry Ill Route No 2.3, or call Whitefield Central.

Rhode Island Field Central William Yarger Henry, Ill

Hatch eggs from Rhode Island Reds select from 200 hens

Choose eggs from over 200 hens including early hatched chicks. heavy laying strain advertised. Eggs priced at 75 cents 1.00 and 1.50 with discounts of 5 6 and 7 cents per egg when taking more than one setting. Contact Philip Steimle Henry Ml. 2-9-tt by phone or mail.

Rhode Island Philip Steimle Henry

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