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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
12
Magnolia department notes a school pie supper and social events. Citizens visit, travel, and attend funerals in Henry, Toluca, Hennepin, Varna, Chenoa, Dwight, and other nearby towns. Local families, clubs, and the Howard Curry company bring entertainment and movement through week.
Local ad extols D D D Prescription as a penetrative cure for eczema, claiming other salves clog pores. It promises immediate itch relief with a guarantee and offers a full size bottle for Henry, Illinois customers who try the product locally.
On Wednesday morning Oct 16 Mr and Mrs Allen Coe and daughter Miss Pansy with Mr Henry King attended the wedding of their oldest child in Lacon. The couple returned by 2:30 PM as well wishers poured in by wire. A late night serenade greeted the bride in white as 27 footmen arrived with drums kettles and guns. Mr Harry King is the son of Mrs Charles Kittis and works with Frank King. The couple will reside west of Magnolia after March 1 and plan a life centered on family service. Also noted are heartfelt thanks from the Zebley and family for support during their hour of sorrow. Mrs Mary Zebley and Family. Mrs Sarah Alexander aged 90 died in Magnolia Oct 21 after 66 years in the county. She leaves daughters Milissa Nelson J K Ewing and Rose E Alexander and a half sister. Funeral was held Wednesday conducted by Rev Lackland of the M B church with burial by A B Smith.
Samuel W. Zebley born December 9 1854 near Pittsburg Pennsylvania died October 4 1912 near Richardton North Dakota aged 57 years 10 months and He married Mary Dittman December 28 1892 and they had four children three daughters and one son He moved from Magnolia Illinois to North Dakota five years ago The funeral was at Magnolia Illinois with Reverend Backland The Modern Woodmen of America and Eastern Star attended The family includes a wife four children one sister two brothers and many friends He is remembered as a good neighbor husband and father
Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont urges her husband to try Dr King s New Discovery for a severe cough. He credits a quick recovery to the medicine which is promoted as safe for throat and lung troubles including grip bronchitis croup whooping cough and tonsillitis. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes guaranteed by local dealers.
Allison Cassell was sick Thursday morning with heart trouble but has improved. The Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at Mrs. David Clemens' home with many attendees and a pleasant time. Perry Moore, killed Tuesday when struck by a flyer, was buried Thursday at Union Grove cemetery. condolences go to his widow and two children. Herman Meyer and family visited Granville. Mr and Mrs Joseph Beck and Mr and Mrs John Dinkey visited Alberta Diley's Sunday.
Mary Stone returns home from visiting friends in Ogles. Marguerite Reichwine stays a few days from Friday then resumes studies in Depue. Willis Deininger and family spent Sunday with relatives. George Hetrick and wife in Henry. Mrs. Hanson poorly. John Cramer and family back to Nebraska after three weeks here. Mrs. Joseph Shuck ill. Miss Haines visited Washington home folks Friday to Sunday. Seiberts children have whooping cough. Yeomen of Florida plan a Hallowe nan supper Oct 29 at the hall. Bernice Deininger slowly improves from whooping cough. Mrs. Jessie Reichwine and Mrs. John Henning traded in Henry. Mrs. S. W. Jenkins and daughter Maud from Hennepin visited David Clemens. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve ad promotes cure for burns and skin eruptions with 25c.
The Danish Lutheran church women held a successful supper and bazaar at Ziegler's hall raising funds for church work. Palatine beat McNabb 24 to 10 in a Sunday ball game. The McNabb orchestra plans a winter reorganization and the Girls' Sewing Circle formed with Louie McNabb assisting on the constitution.
Residents from Decatur Granville Toluca and Wenona gather for family and friend visits. Prof Allen of Princeton gave a recital at Swaney school house while senior students enjoyed a party at Louis Happold's home. Several neighbors plan travels to Decatur and Winona Lake Indiana for short visits.
Enida Griffith Laura Smith and Lucretia Franklin spent days at Max Whitney s near Varna while John Davidson entertained cousins from Pontiac. Oscar Bumgarner visited Tonica relatives. Magnolia Grange expects Michigan apples by Nov 1. Rev R F Flinn of Ohio will lecture on Oberammergau Passion Play at Swaney school auditorium next Saturday night. Admission 25 cents.
The circuit court sits with Judge Green on the bench. Dorothy Monroe drives the R F D route during her father's 15 days vacation. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs F B Cook and daughter Mabel spend a few days in Hennepin then depart for Peoria and back to Chicago. Mrs W C Patterson visits daughter Mrs J A Whitney in Lostant. Cecil Hotel lighting plant outage fixed by an agent Tuesday. Leonard Nash reports home improvements near moronts and Charles Nash does extensive repairs on Hennepin prairie. The courthouse hosts lawyers and ex judges observing the week's proceedings. W E Hawthorne of the Granville Echo serves on the jury. B Frank Pearce of Kewanee, once a local blacksmith, buried at Riverside Cemetery after short illness at age 56.
Col Child reports sale of W. B. Mills farm near Pain's Point schoolhouse for 175 dollars per acre to John Dipple. The 145 acre property, bought by Mills a year ago for 150 dollars per acre, yields a notable profit in this touted progressive business move.
The candidate seeks continued support for clerkship in Putnam County noting flawless service, no omissions, and many perfected records. Letters from Clarence Griggs and J L Downey praise the abstracts and abilities, with endorsements from attorneys and the state’s bar.
Henry Matern carried off 17 premiums on red hogs at the state fair. Visitors Andrew Madison and wife from Iowa, Miss Pauline Powell and brother Chester at the fair. No school here or at McNabb last Friday. institute at Ottawa. Elna Davis stayed in Tonica with Mrs. Siemers. Sipe family hosting sister Mrs. Stateler and husband. A C Davis from Ohio visiting sister Mrs. C. A. Powell. Louise Moose from Webster City Iowa visiting OC. J Graham's Puffer House struck by lightning causing damage. Gingsbury of Peru and Colston Perry of Iowa called on G. O. Davis. Harry Graham visited Grand Ridge with uncle Herbert Henning. Matern sale drew a distant crowd with usual prices. County Superintendent Paxson visited the school and praised progress. Those not at church miss fine sermons. Benjamin Pearce, former Putnam County boy, died in Kewanee Oct 15 and was brought to Hennepin for burial.
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