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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
3
Bergner's invites shoppers to Central Illinois for the latest millinery suits and dresses. The store emphasizes constant fresh stock direct from New York and promises the most serviceable and satisfactory shopping experience in the area.
The Millinery Department unveils hundreds of hats from far cities and in house designs under new management. Prices range from 2.50 to 10 dollars with self trim shapes at 1 dollar, inviting customers to find their millinery affinity.
A large display features new fabrics for summer including children's and misses dresses. Tailoring quality matches that of elder wear with careful construction. The dresses are offered at any price customers choose.
Little Marge Cartwright is sick vain. Mrs. Wm. Riddell shopped in Henry Friday. Mrs. Mamie Courtner was sick. Kiernan visiting relatives in Spring Valley. Wilson's sister returned to Rushville Tuesday. Velma and Elva Campbell visited their aunt in Lacon Saturday. Oscar McLaughlin and family spent Sunday in the country with relatives. Essie Hoadley returned to Toulon Sunday after two weeks at home. S. Cartwright and grandson weekend in Henry at Jesse Reinbeck's. Fred Gehr attended funeral of Charles Saxby in Saratoga. Mrs. Haven moved to rooms upstairs in O’Leary’s building. Tesmer visiting in Bloomington with sister Whitcomb. Have you renewed your Republican subscription. Call Mrs. Headley, correspondent. Mrs. Myron Lestey and Mrs. Will Simpson of Lacon visited Sparland last Wednesday. Royal Neighbors lodge organized here with 24 members. The Davis baby ill with pneumonia. distant lung fever for a time. Jubilee singers at M E church filled the house. Home talent play planned soon. Mrs. Dunlap and Edith visited in country to see sister Mrs. W. D. Riddell and mother Mrs. Stevenson, still very ill. George Burt & Son presented Illinois map to Sparland school. Teacher and pupils prize the gift. Many thanks.
Mrs G H Roberts of Chillicothe visited Mrs Lee Bolender during Helping Hand day. Mrs Francis remained a prisoner Sunday with a sprained ankle. Ruby Christman was diagnosed TB in the shoulder joint after an X-ray and surgery. Mrs James Wilson died after heart neuralgia pleurisy and pneumonia. Joe Hensley nearly drowned after a storm. Inathus Newell rescued him. A small tornado struck town with extensive damage including church chimneys and hall roofs.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his son from consumption after doctors warned of hopelessness Three weeks of treatment brought full recovery The remedy is touted as safe for desperate lung diseases with a trial bottle offered free and a guarantee of satisfaction plus price points of 50 cents and 1 00 Local social notes follow with visits and a kids party at Halph and Ruth Greene hosting family news and travel mentions
A Bradford funeral for James Code drew a large local crowd. Visitors included Addie Harty of Bradford and Miss Pila Long of Stark. Reports note Mr H R Bulleyment built a cement floor, gas fixtures installed at Fennelle and Roach homes, and various visits to Peoria and nearby towns. James Code died after a Wyoming incident and subsequent stay at St Francis Hospital in Peoria.
A hunting misadventure with Harry Hall near Camp Grove leads to a parade of local health and farm notices. The chamber of commerce style column mentions Foley Kidney Remedy and local residents visiting in Peoria, Estherville, and Cuba, with farm work and family updates throughout the area.
Mr and Mrs F D Calder returned to Peoria after visiting relatives in the vicinity. Miss Florence Stisser resumed schooling in Galesboro after a spring break. Mrs Asa Jones came home from St Francis hospital where she had an amputation. Holly Cornell and family and Fred and family visited from Peoria. Neighbors surprised Robert Stocks on his 51st birthday with games and refreshments.
The Chicago Tribune praises a trusted preparation for colds Chamberlains Cough Remedy while warning that simple laxatives hot baths and exposure avoidance require indoors confinement and risk of pneumonia. A. J. Ironmonger sells the remedy as a dependable cure.
Final reports approved and administrators discharged in estate cases including Pauline Wunder Andrew Kelm Emma V Rawecott and notices set for April hearings. Adoption petition for Lawrence Bell. summons ordered for April 19. Real estate transfers include Kahn Abler Wenona Sleater additions Anderson Jones Hodde Kobus Bush. Marriage license issued Norton Brown and Myrtle Bell Carrier both of Henry.
An article urges that over ninety percent of rheumatism stems from muscular rheumatism caused by cold or dampness and requires no internal treatment. It praises Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief and warns against internal medicines. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger. Extra copies available at The Henry Republican office. Jan sen & Joosten music store in Peoria offers copies. 220-tf
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