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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1915

Page

6

Magnolia area notes and upcoming events

Magnolia residents share social updates including Mrs Tracey Skelton hosting her mother Mrs Byram of Abington and Vera Borgstede's illness under medical care. Ed Curtis of Ogden visits sister Elizabeth as Spencer relatives arrive for a funeral, plus local club changes and cider mill runs. Entertainment by Clarence Oland planned, and teachers Miss Peters and Miss Stanton visit homes. George Baker returns, Morphews host a ninth birthday party, and Mrs Golden and Miss Davidson travel to La Junta for a winter visit.

Tracey Skelton Byram Abington Vera Borgstede Ed Curtis Ogden Utah Elizabeth Spencer Mary Sibbley Dakota Henry Ditman Ladies’ Aid Society Haws Mabel Frye Schneider Peoria Eva Sweet Henry Charles Baker Magnolia George Baker Chicago G. A. Morphews Robert Wallace Ward John Sammons Harry Hiatt George Golden Bessie Davidson la Junta Col Zoma Spring Pettit Manchester George Spring Phillips Nelson Harry Dugan M. Dugap George F. Bell Ottawa Mary Lusher Gridley W. W. Evans John Annson Pontiac Woolsencraft L. Y. Dugan Utica J. M. Hannum Lewis Henning Fromerly Mendota H. C. McKenzie Springfield Henning Maud Ball Stephens Bessie Emery James Davey Bessie Rowson King's Heralds Hollis Lois Schoeneshoefer Elizabeth Flannigan Lawrence Cusick H. A. O’kelley Helen Sennett John Cox Cusick Mary Flannigan Court Street Frank Cusick Cornell Mrs. Cusick

Ditman Rites and Local Tragedy Highlight Magnolia News

obituary for Henry S Ditman notes his birth on July 8 1888 near Magnolia Til and long hours as a farmer with Masonic ties and a large family. Also reported is the death of 8 year old Erma Heckman from a threshing accident blamed on deliberate iron placement, stirring community outrage and investigations.

Sylvester Heckman Leggerman Amboy Erma

Government University Proposal For World Peace

Philander C. Claxton United States commissioner of education suggested establishing a government university in Washington to be funded at ten million dollars yearly. It would educate youths from around the world in right and brotherly love, presented at Oakland California during the American School Peace League luncheon.

Washington Philander C. Claxton United States

Magnolia Grange Fair Draws Local Guests and Events

Local notices reveal visits from Mrs. W G Griffith, Miss Kathryn, and many others to Streator and nearby towns. Attendees talk of weddings, fairs, and school duties while Magnolia Grange announces its September 28 kickoff with foot and mouth disease preventing livestock.

Quaker Lane Jess W. G. Griffith Kathryn F. E. Smith Hazel Boman Genry Olive Willey Hennepin J. J. Tomlinson Alice Henry Enida Griffith Emma Mills Lostant Barton Russell Tomlinson Bangs-Ryan Louis Lassmann Charles Lassmann Kansas Irma Bumgarner Wenona Ruth Mills Geriiule French Galesburg Knox College Meta Lassman Eva Winterscheidt Ruth Pricer Ruth Bumgarner W. L. Mills Karene Spalding Abel Mills Alex McKirgan John Magnolia Grangers T. J. Smith Laura Smith Alice Tomlinson Ottawa Turner Mills Wilbur Harold Sutherland Alfred Ralph Wilson Gilbert Willey Kathryn Griffith Violet Esther Boyle Springfield Lawrence Ryan Venona Emma F. Cornell Magnolia Grange Helen Smith Sterlington Decatur Mary Gregg Leland Griffith

Dr Finlay’s Mosauric Fever Theory Pioneer Passes Away

Dr. Giharles J. Finlay, who proposed the mosauric theory of yellow fever, has died. He developed the idea in 1881, with full scientific recognition coming about 30 years later. A native of Cuba he studied in France and at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and joined many scientific societies while serving in public health.

Giharles J. Finlay Cuba France Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Dean's Kidney Pills Ad

A vintage advertorial notes Dean's Kidney Pills aiding weak kidneys. Mr. L Carrier, boat builder, River Street Henry, cites backache, loins pain, and unusual kidney secretions prior to treatment. He recovers, testifying in 1915 of continued faith in the remedy for kidney complaints caused by cold. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.

Dean L. Carrier River St Henry Doan Carrier

Lostant Local Social News and Wedding Report

Lostant notes show Mrs Henry Walgenbach visiting Peru friends, weddings for Miss Marjory Bangs and Amos Ryan, and many local visits. Elated couples Elizabeth Flannigan and Lawrence Cusick wed at H A Okelley rectory with reception and brief honeymoon after ceremonies.

George Spring Max Whitney C. A. Whitney Varna J. W. Lee Verona J. A. Whitney W. W. Hamond Tonica H. A

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Montpelier Reader

“I have tried most all of the cough cures and find that there is none that equals Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has never failed to give me prompt relief,” writes W. V. Har ner, Montpelier, Ind. When you have a cold give this remedy a trial and see for yourself what a splendid medicine it is. Obtainable every where.

Chamberlain W. V. Harner Montpelier Ind Advt

Trustee Hopkins Oversee Wenona Bank Liquidation

The Wenona bank of Jerome Howe, closed last spring, is under Trustee T J Hopkins. He reports favorable progress for creditors, with contracts on nearly all Howe farm land in Evans and Osage townships and other estate sales in progress. Hopkins aims to dispose remaining assets in months to boost dividends while tied to realized values. Thomas Stevenson of London Mills recalls being the first to plow at P O shops Canton in 1842 and notes changes on a revisit.

Wenona Bank Jerome Howe T. J. Hopkins Mr. Hopkins Howe Evans Osage Hopkins Indiana Skinner East Wenona A. Nadler Wenona Index Thomas Stevenson London Mills Canton Stevenson

Benjamin Lundy Monument Unveiling at Lowell Ill 1915

Grandson H W Wierman delivers biographical sketch of Benjamin Lundy at the Lundy monument ceremony in Lowell Illinois. Born 1789 in New Jersey to Quaker stock, Lundy became an abolitionist editor and organizer. He fought slavery through publishing and organizing, endured hardship, and traveled by land and river to promote emancipation and settle freedmen, ending his life in Lowell.

H. W. Wierman Lowell, Ill Wendell Phillips William Lloyd Garrison Ralph Waldy Emerson Logojoys Benjamin Lundy Magnolia Lowell Tonica Sussex County New Jersey Religious Society of Friends Lundys New World Friends Meeting Wheeling Ohio River Mt. Pleasant St. Clairville Ohio Mississippi St. Louis Stuebbenville Stuebenville Nashville Lundy Baltimore Hayti Boston Lloyd Garrison Garrison New England Washington Texas Illinois Vermilion Slear Creek

Graft Charge Against Navy Clerk Sparks Pay Check Critique

A navy department clerk is under arrest on a graft charge of receiving something for nothing. The report suggests that many public officials could face arrest each time they accept their pay.

Navy Department

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F. C. Willest Whitefield Ill McKillip Veterinary College of Chicago DR. R. 8. Bayne W. W. Dewey & Son New City John Hartley, Jr J. A. Swem Henry, Lll Hisis Smith Main Street B. A. Hall Henry, III Edward Street C. D. Maylfair M. D Granville, Ill Fred W. Potter Henry BE. Jacobs Henry, Ill H. W. Adams F. H. Hunt Delco Cadillac Auto Go Main St Peoria, Il Magnolia Department Henry S. Ditman George W Mary Ditman Til Amanda Moore Zebley North Dakota Hattie Hiltabrand George W. Ditman J Tv Bliss Toulon Masonic Lodge Ironmonger Wenona Bank Affairs A. J Ranmenger Albert Pletch Mcnabb McNabb Central 183 George J. Borgstede Magnolia, Ill Jones National School of Auctioneering
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