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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
4
R A Ward is named the local representative in Magnolia for The Henry Republican. All news items entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention. He is authorized to engage in business connected with the paper.
The column records social visits and travels across towns including Wenonda Chicase Henry and Peoria. It notes Olive Parker visiting relatives Frank Dean and his sisters Mrs Hauger in Henrs, John Brenn at a conference, and many families moving or buying property. It mentions baby show premiums at Evans Grange and several marriages in Peoria and Lacon.
The Religious Society of Friends met for five days near McNabb Illinois with two daily sessions and meals in a purpose built dining hall. The Clear Creek Hicksite group traces to Ohio Pennsylvania and New Jersey and operates Central Illinois finest Township High School, thriving libraries and temperance advocacy.
A Magnolia series reflects power of temperance society influencing the community while liquor sales continue. The article notes their child education aims and moral literature efforts, mentions Rev J J Ramsey’s transfer to Fruita, and describes local church prospects, town growth, and a forthcoming village status for Cherry with land sales and expansion plans.
A large Dean family gathering took place at Ohio Pine Falls near the grandparents’ old home on Sunday September 1 with about 100 relatives traveling from nearby areas and 140 more joining by Pittsburg train. Attendees included John Dean and family Magnolia, Stark Dean and wife McCool Junction Neb, M A Williams Denver, James Wade Steuben Illinois, Sadie Lash Henry Illinois, May Ward Chicago, Clara Lash Ohio, plus local members Calvin Dean family and others. The oldest present was Mrs. Tracey of Washington County, Pa, presided by W A Dean who praised the family and noted Roosevelt’s presidency while recounting ancestral patriotism and family growth since the 1800s.
The Republican managers praise the Akron Beacon Journal centennial number marking Akron's founding in 1907. The edition notes a population around 66,000 and features many mammoth industries and public institutions, reflecting the city’s growth and prominence.
A Granville saloonkeeper prints a public notice stating he will not sell to minors drunks or the destitute and that he charges a heavy tax for the privilege of retailing to gentlemen and workingmen who can afford it. He urges wives kin and friends to inform him of eligible patrons and promises courteous treatment to paying customers.
Trustees of the Devlin estate met in Topeka Kansas to consider bids on the Devlin Coal properties in Illinois valued at 1,000,000 dollars. Only cash offer of 559,000 dollars from Frank Smith of Illinois, syndicate representative and brother of John Smith, secretary of the state tax commission, prompted a call for new bids.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nursing mothers and overworked women. It claims to restore vigor, ease childbirth burdens, and relieve weakness and female ailments without alcohol, inviting readers to request a free booklet for details.
Fragmentary notice indicates E Hotel close for first shooting season with meals available to club members only. Mentions Barry McLeod and Niece's Store with references to medicines and safety, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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