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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented ad promises bargains next Saturday offering cash for produce and urging shoppers to visit the market. It touts high prices for produce and claims dozens of other cheap items are available.
A period ad lists BISsOy Candies Nuts and Fruits Ice cream and Oysters in season and fresh bakery daily from Agency Griffiths Laundry offering a mix of sweets, frozen confections, seafood, and baked goods.
Local Magnolia section lists R A Ward as representative for The Henry Republican and notes Enis Dakin, Miss Amanda Ray, Zoe Keynon, and others in routine visits and activities. Students study botany. high school ball team to play April 3. several residents travel to nearby towns. families host relatives.
Community happenings include recovery news for R A Ward, church and school activities, plays, box socials, temperance events, visits from Magnolia and Granville residents, and obituaries for Archibald Gero and William Schermerhorn. Socials, meetings, and illness updates reflect early 1900s Putnam county life.
The largest and oldest furniture store in central Illinois touts its buying leverage from purchasing in enormous quantities to secure favorable terms for customers.
Emma Lynch of Minoak visited Wenona. Edith Gants and Corrine Hoge spent the weekend with relatives. Rev. A H Shay preached at the Methodist church. Mrs. Margaret Browne of Massachusetts visited Wenona. her sister prepares to depart for the east. Pry Mrs. Donnelly dies, body sent to Lacon for burial. The Enterprise society held a successful supper netting about 36 dollars. Ethel Griffin wed B. Smith of Clyde Kansas at Long Point. Clarence Brown dies after illness. funeral held at home. Several residents reported illnesses, visits, and confessions of sympathy with kin. The Evans Township Protective Union elected officers.
Many people oppose the strong medicines usually prescribed for rheumatism. For muscular or chronic rheumatism without fever or swelling, apply Chamberlain’s ointment for quick relief. Price 25 cents, large 50 cents. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger.
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