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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
12
Magnolia and nearby communities saw numerous residents travel to Peoria Chicago Eureka Henry Varna Wenona and other nearby towns on various days. People attended visits bussiness calls store shopping and social events while others joined the Country Minister cast in Granville and Hennepin. Local officials and schools prepared for the next year with teacher appointments.
M. P. Lackland and Mrs. Lackland jr, visited Lestant Friday evening to meet the latter's husband who stayed with his parents over the weekend. The Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen plan a joint Memorial service at the church Sunday June 2 at 2 30 p m. All veterans and friends are urged to attend this annual event.
The Thursday Afternoon club met May 23 at Miss Gertrude Ramsey's home with Mrs. A Emmons presiding. readings covered Lowell life and works including Vision of Sir Launfal and an autograph reading. Vocal solo by Miss Cynthia VanHorn and a prepared paper by Mrs. W J Allen complete the program. The next meeting is June 6 at Mrs Griffin's home with officer elections on the agenda. Pineapple ice and Philipinos were served.
R W Spencer Magnolia Illinois offers lumber sawed to measure for twenty dollars per M at his mill four percent. location northwest of Magnolia. Oak and red elm not included.
A 300 pound black sow was taken off the road near McNabb Illinois on May 21 and may be reclaimed by her owner who must identify her and pay for the ad as per J. S. Bumgarner's notice dated May 28, 1912.
George Ziegler delivered a Flan ders roadster to Albert Pletsch on Friday May 24 and an E M F car to Ginter Bros Lostant on Monday May 27. A 6 o clock luncheon entertained two teachers. Mrs. Joshua Bumgarner lost a ten dollar bill near the store and post office Monday. A 55 man Italian labor gang left for higher pay, returning to work after a brief strike. A social dance at Ziegler hall is planned for Saturday June 1 with Standard orchestra of Henry. Mt Palatine’s Lee Zimmerman’s ball team is absent. Road grader on the McNabb road stalled when a tractor shaft broke delaying work prayers for restart.
Principal Panzer expects to attend Normal this summer and will miss six to eight days of school. The McNabb school invites children and teachers to a woods picnic on Friday May 31 to end the year healthfully and profitably.
The band concert and box social for the band boys was a grand success raising 90 dollars. Several residents and visitors from La Salle Chicago Freeport and Tonica gathered for social visits and local events. A horse incident injured M J Toemmes while Marion Hillabrand welcomed a new son May 24. Dr Schoenneshoeter and Dr Koeper attended a medical meeting in Springfield.
Gillis Mills Tennessee justice Eli Cherry faced a long baffling sore on his leg. He feared cancer until Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured it completely. The salve also treats burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles and costs 25 cents at local drug stores.
The piece notes dissatisfaction with the weather and contrasts this spring with two years earlier when an early opening caused fruit and leaf damage from late frost. It predicts warmer conditions before the next frost arrives, urging patience with seasonal changes.
A Georgia resident recounts severe indigestion last May and weight loss before using MI-O-NA tablets. After a week’s use she improved, completing two boxes with noticeable relief. The ad promotes MI-O-NA tablets for sour stomach heaviness heartburn belching and postmeal distress priced at five tenths.
Residents report visitors and travels among Streats Toluca and Granville including J H Price Mary and Laura Smith and Lewis Spalding. The week features W C T U convention, Magnolia Grange degree conferral, a senior play Ann of Old Salem, commencement at Consolidated school with Dr Albert Taylor speaker, and a large faculty reception with green and white decor.
Lodging and travel news include cashier Gudden of Rutland in town Tuesday. Mrs. Will and Elsie visit Tefft Indiana. John Skeet at Soldiers' Home Quincy and G A R Peoria. Miss Bryen of Peoria visits Mrs. Bell. Numerous moves and visits noted among local residents and kin, plus travels to Springfield and Mendota.
The ad notes rising sales and voluntary testimonials for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, urging families to try it for coughs or colds and promising positive experience. Sold by T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger, local druggists.
The Marshall Putnam County Medical Society held its annual meeting May 14 at the Masonic hall Rutland. Attendance was hampered by heavy rains and poor roads, with members from Venona Toluca and elsewhere present. Officers were elected and Toluca chosen for the semi annual meeting. A dinner at Rohrer’s restaurant followed and thanks were extended to the Masonic Fraternity and local doctors for hospitality. J S Wooters, Centralia, credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring his kidney health after nine years of driving a rural route wagon.
A Ohio based auto dealer tested the Cadillac Electric Starting Device on a steep hill with the sparks removed to prove it used only the starter for power. The unit reportedly provided starting torque in subzero conditions and supplied automatic recharging while driving, with all 1912 Cadillacs equipped.
Mrs. Fred Brunner of Bureau county files a divorce suit alleging her farmer husband forced the automobile to be painted in colors that do not suit her blonde complexion. She says he has other affronts including making her drive a yellow horse as an insult to her appearance.
A 1912 poem commemorates Mother's Day and a widow mother who guided her children through hardship. It reflects enduring devotion, faith, and daily reverence for mothers. The piece honors a mother who lived nearly eight decades and rests in Glendale California.
The text argues sleep arises from withdrawal of blood from the brain and notes that many organs rest during sleep. It cites claims from old and modern physiologists, remarks on brain size increasing sleep needs, and cites examples like Webster, General Grant, Bonaparte, and Pitt as notable sleepers.
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