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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

12

Local notes from Henry area many shoppers and callers

The Republican issues a Henry edition listing dozens of local residents and visitors. Names include J Mathis, George Freeman, Perry Dakin, Ralph Hecht, J H Price, Olson of Peoria, W A Paxson, J O Hill, R W Spencer, John Gannon, B Mitchell, Mert Smith, C A Freeman, Mrs C H Merritt, Mrs Roe, F Funk, Mrs Roe, M J French, Allen Glenn, Misses Mae Coe Mamie Hull, Lucille Macy, Marie Dunne Marcella Dunne Charles Johnson, C G A Freeman, Mrs C L Ray, Mr Reichel, Mrs Shank, I P Wierman, Marion Hillabrand, Lostant visitors, H B Jewell, Misses Hallie Dora Jones, Lostant trio, Varna visitors, and many casual calls in Henry and surrounding towns. Union school closed for spring term with a picnic in Broaddus woods. A dog show at Masonic hall drew a full house.

Henry John Gannon Toluca B. Mitchell Mert Smith Varna C. A. Freeman C. H. Merritt McNabb Mr. Flanagan Peoria Surs Frank Funk Roe M. J. French Allen Glenn Mr. Jewell Art Wilson Mae Coe Mamie Hull Id Spencer C. N. Tyler Lucille Macy Marie Marcella Dunne Charles Johnson CG. A. Freeman C. E. Griffin Wm. Gale Heberling & Co Wenona Sue Lundy Inez Judd Union School Broaddus’ Woods Harriet Hoopes Herbert Wierman Merritt West Marshall Field & Co Chicago A. B. Wilson Edna M. B. Whitney Mildred Ricketts Samuel Potter, Jr George Hillabrand Fannie Eddingfield Joseph Sivell Wasson Aurora Magnolia Township C. P. Jones Dana H. B. Ramage Mesdames M. P W. T. Lackland W. A. Paxson On Horace Hennepin Ralph Paxson James Davis Lacon Barker James Bobbitt J. S. Phillips Louise Gertrude French Mabel Glenn Helen Smith Streator Masonic Hall John Piper Miss Smith Faye Jordan Miss Balderson Mann Miss Peters Miss Ray Granville

Federations and clubs meet in Henry and Magnolia notices

Multiple Clinton County figures attend the Federation of Woman's Clubs gathering in Henry. Mrs. R. L. Swindler, vice president of the 16th Federation, hosts and delegates from Thursday Afternoon club share notes on Helen Jackson and Romana. A separate lumber offer appears at Magnolia mill for $20 per M.

J. T. Smith R. A. Ward C. L. Wierman Henry L. B. Elliston F. E B. Smith Federation Belle Evans Peoria Phillips W. H. Skelton Helen Funk Jewell Helen Hunt Jackson Romana W. L. Lackland Bobbit Gail Peterson Magnolia R. W. Spencer

Prohibition Committee Meets in Wenona district

The 16th district senatorial Prohibition committee met at Hotel Stanton Wenona on May 7 chaired by J B Parsons Pontiac. John Welsh Washburn became vice chair B W Tate Pontiac secretary A B Wilson McNabb treasurer. They endorsed primary candidates and planned support for Benjamin W Tate Pontiac for state legislature. The panel authorized funds and press committee duties. meeting adjourned.

Wenona 16Th District Stanton J. B. Parsons Pontiac Parsons John Welsh Washburn B. W. Tate A. B. Wilson McNabb State Senate Benjamin W. Tate Tate W. T. Wadleigh

Vinci praised as greatest medicine on earth by Evansville citizen

A Evansville Indiana resident reports five months of pulmonary illness with hemorrhages healed by Vinci. He claims the remedy saved his life and advises others to try it. Druggist A J Ironmonger of Henry Illinois offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to reach the seat of trouble and heal the inflammation.

Evansville Ind Vinci A. J. Ironmonger Henry, Il

Local Society Notes and Upcoming Events Grace Swaney School

Mrs F E Smith visits Mazon for a week. The Swaney team defeats Magnolia 19 to 2. Senior class banquet May 11 and baccalaureate May 25. Senior class play Ann of Old Salem May 24. Programs on Country School Life and Mother’s Day observed at Friends meeting house. Attendees travel from Granville DeKalb Streator Varna and Vancouver. For sale two fast road horses ready for harness.

Quaker Lane F. E. Smith Mazon Ray Cash Granville Abigail Hailey Harold Sutherland Louis McNabb Swaney Boys Magnolia Enida Griffith Lola Kays DeKalb J. O. Sutherland McNabb Chicago Charles Wierman Ralph Mills Vancouver Bumgarner Young Friends Association Friends Meeting Benjamin Lundy Hazel Boman Laura Smith Varna Barlow Varnai Winnebago County Ann of Old Salem Swaney School McClung Tonica Albert Taylor Millikan University J C. Sutherland Kissel Kar Sutherland Streator Illinois Music Teachers’ Association Prof. Petty Granville High School F. H. Smith Ill

Foley Kidney Pills End Painful Ailments Promptly

Wm Humble of Morris reports long term rheumatic shoulder pain and kidney aches kept him from sleep. After taking Foley Kidney Pills his health improved and he recommends the remedy. A J Ironmonger adds his testimony.

Wm. Humble Liberty Street Morris A. J

McNabb Looks Ahead as Rail Work and Growth Continue

The McNabb community notes warmer weather by July and a busy week. About 20 to 30 residents rode a train to Streator for an Illinois Music Teachers Association meeting. Miss Lucille King suffered a nervous attack but is now improving. Ziegler and Kays plan a meat peddling wagon covering two local routes. Boxcar laborers east of town lay 85 pound rail to improve freight traffic on the C I S railroad. Griffith and Brown finish seed corn tests with workers returning home, many from LaGrange. Mr Price rents Will Johnson’s auto garage for his family’s move here. Finding rental housing remains tough. locals urge investment in cottages to aid village progress.

Streator Illinois Music Teachers’ Asociation Lucille King Smith Tonica Ziegler & Kays McNabb Griffith & Brown LaGrange Brown Price Will John Charles Hartenbower Munday Boddie T. Foley Frank Comisky G. A. Eberly James E. Conlin Justella Bell Merritt Marjorie Bangs Ella Ryan Illinois Music Teachers’ Association John Davenspike Venona Dose Raymond Richardson Lois Ella Toni Artimessa Boyle Richardson George Hartenbower Nor‘mal Wright Frank B. James Lestant Alice Barber Griggin Frank Ryan Gapen Lucile Schoenneshoefer Mary Bell George F. Bell Lostant Eliza Wolfe Granville James DB. Frye Katie May Norris Presbyterian Church Normal H. Abrahams John Norris North University Street Frye

Road graders in Magnolia township needed for spring plowing

Farmers near McNab urge timely work as they note spring plowing remains unfinished. The write up argues fall plowing as logical and winter turning benefits soil by killing pests and releasing nutrients, urging graders to visit soon.

Magnolia Township Asley McNab

Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement From New Brunswick Reader

Darius Downey of Newberg Junction NB reports his wife uses Chamberlains Tablets and finds them very effective and beneficial. The ad invites readers with stomach or bowel trouble to try them, noting sales by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger druggists.

Chamberlain Darius Downey Newberg Junction N. B T. J. Segraves A. J. Ironmonger

Local notes reflect social visits and town events

Hazel Stewartson of Geneseo spends a few days in Hennepin with parents. Mrs. Whitney visits from Lostant. J E Taylor family returns from Hot Springs but plans treatment in Battle Creek for nervous trouble. Mother's Day observed at M B Church with sermons and recitations. School year closings and picnics noted. Excursion to Peoria and Henry on the Swain marred by rain. County court actions include insanity adjudication and private sanitarium transfer. Several local residents travel for business and health.

Hennepin Hazel Stewartson Geneseo J. A. Whitney Lostant J. E. Taylor Lavonne Stanton Hot Springs Ark Battle Creek Mich M. HB Rev. Gault Congregational Church Waters Ray Cofoid Pearl Herrick Ethel Bush Nash Seibert’s Grove Fanny Jensen Sand Prairie Peoria Henry Swain Prof. Marshall Opera House Cyrus Gunn Mt. Palatine Col J. B. Bush F. B. Neal F. M. Church Jas W. Mark Durley W. A. Patterson A. A. Davis Chicago High Street O. B. Davis Alf Johnson Blanche Patterson J W. Stouffer H. B. Zenor L. H. Durley Champaign Urbana W. Mack Durley Ellsworth Taylor Miss Stanton Gregg R. Fieddler Watertown Daniel Peterson Granville Hunt Pletsch H. W. Opper Lumber Trust

Lostant Local Highlights Lively Community News

G C MacDermott of Champaign visits Lostant while residents travel to nearby towns for meetings and family events. Local social notices include visits, illness, marriages, lyceum planning, band concert, and Decoration day preparations.

Wenona Notices: Weddings Deaths and Local Gatherings

Announcements report the marriage of Miss Alice McDonald of Rutland to Dr Willis Myers of Wenona on March 30 in Wheaton. A fatal freight accident kills 9-year-old James Eldon in Venona. May festival programs at MBH church May 15-16. Local visits and births noted include a May 9 daughter to Mr and Mrs Elmer Krantz. Various residents visit relatives and attend events around Venona and nearby towns.

Wenona Alice McDonald Rutland Willis 4 Myers Wheaton Phoenix School East Wenona Willis A. Meyers Venona James Eldon St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Cemetery MBH John Marland Riverton Ellen Marland George Hartenbower Bloomington Arthur Wright Elmer Krantz Sylva Dolan D. B. Wells Lacon Oscar Frede Wm. Downey Lostant Edith Barriman J. D. Calhoun

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