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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
10
Local items report Henry Republican representative R A Ward handling paper business. A stream of visitors and callers from Toluca Wenona Varna and Granville. Community events include Magnolia Alumni planning a June 9 social and a July 4 celebration with a new Perry Dakin building project nearby.
The church lists June 3 schedules with Strawn and Magnolia Sunday schools at 10 a m and 11 a m preaching. Epworth League events and a 8 p m sermon follow, with Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 p m and probationers class after. Memorial sermon postponed to Sunday evening 8 o'clock. Children's Day programs planned. Miss Jennie Edwards reports from Strawn delegation to the State Sunday School convention at Kankakee.
The consolidated district in Magnolia township weighs a name for the new school building. Community members have suggested various options as they discuss the honor.
George W Hunt announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools of Putnam County on the Republican ticket. He states the election will be decided by the voters at a primary to be held on a date yet to be named.
H. EB. Wonser declares candidacy for Putnam county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to primaries. The notice identifies Wonser as the candidate and notes the party primary process.
A note for County Treasurer elections in Putnam County outlines the Republican primary dates. Lyle H. Durley references the office and timing, urging attention to the election schedule and party qualification.
Jasper Cecil seeks the office of sheriff in Putnam County on the Republican ticket subject to primary action.
District proposes donors name the new school building with a gift of at least 2000 dollars. Propositions due June 15 1906 require half the pledged amount as a certified check. The board will place a stone tablet naming the school after the winner. John Swaney is highlighted as the most generous supporter.
Florid Kennedy plans to teach next year after three years at the Florid school. Thomas Kennedy and Harry Kesslinger joined a Champaign excursion for pupils and teachers. Mrs. H. H. Allen and daughter Lela shopped in Henry. Jennie Edwards left for Kankakee as a Sunday school delegate. Jane Odekirk of Granville visits relatives. James Nickleson and daughter Gladys of Kansas visit J. B. Albert’s family. H. E. Allen sold hogs last Thursday. A. B. Deininger and Amos visited Henry Friday. Alma and Harry Johnson hosted a Friday night gathering. The Yeomans enjoyed Friday evening. H. B. Allen treated guests to ice cream and S. P. Clemens provided cake. John Beck bought bananas for all. Helen Edwards visited friends in Henry. J. E. Allen and family shopped in Henry. Alma Johnson, on a week’s vacation, returned to work for Mortinson due to Mrs. Mortinson’s health. Prof. T. M. Kennedy leaves for Varna Monday. Florence Clemens, formerly at Mrs. Christon’s, went home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tottersman of Nebraska visited Mrs. Gardner, who has been in poor health.
Herman Myers begins a new kitchen at his residence while Miss Maude Clemens returns home after a prolonged absence last week.
Lostant residents report a horse loss, a broken collarbone, and a fatality as well as moves to new houses. The M W A camp prepares for memorial day with Magnolia band. local farmers finish corn planting amid rain. Trade shifts include a new meat market, and visitors from Indiana and Illinois.
Mildred Smith travels to Chicago Muesday while Jacob Iverger attends his mother's funeral in Minoak last week. Payne’s Point schoolhouse and other buildings set for auction on Saturday June 9.
Granville High School commencement exercises will be held at the Congregational church on Friday evening June 15, with the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday June 10. W. E. Hawthorne sails as a delegate to the State Sunday School convention in Kankakee, with ten delegates from Putnam county. Granville baseball stockholders elect J. William Decker secretary and manager, J. George Pletsch treasurer and gate keeper, Dr. F. C. Taylor umpire, forming the executive board with captain Dr. Watson.
The advertisement claims deaths from Appendicitis decrease as use of Dr. King's New Life Pills increases. It asserts the pills save you from danger and provide painless relief from constipation, bringing strength and vigor. Promoted by Powells City Drug Store in Henry, Illinois at 25 cents. Legal blanks available at the office.
Readers are told to pay $4 for a combined subscription to The Republican and Chicago Daily Chronicle. The offer highlights bundled access to both newspapers at a reduced price.
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