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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
10
Magnolia records a steady stream of visitors and locals traveling to Peoria Henry Urbana Bloomington and Chicago with many returning home after brief stays. Notable mentions include Miss Arminda Ray in Hennepin Miss Belle Evans in Henry and Glen visitors for weddings and funerals.
The Bergner Store offers a wide range of suits coats and dresses in latest spring and summer styles. Buyers have returned from the Hastern markets with the newest selections. The big daylight store promises pleasant shopping and plenty of choices at various prices.
Bergner’s shoes department has moved from the Downstairs Store to larger quarters on a balcony above the Suit Department. The shop offers fine lines of new shoes, pumps and slippers for women and children with a focus on exceptional value. Visitors are invited to check parcels use the rest room telephones and conveniences.
Sunday school notes detail attendance and offerings, with a forthcoming April 19 lecture in Princess hall by H C Kessinger, Yeoman national lecturer, inviting all Yeomen and non Yeomen to attend. The report lists a long Magnolia attendance roster and a detailed ship distance tally for a Panama voyage contest among class groups 1 through 9, highlighting ships 8 and 9 as far ahead and likely to clash again.
Money back guarantee promises relief from indigestion and stomach distress within ten minutes. The ad lists ailments from gas and heartburn to seasickness and insomnia and promotes MI-O-NA and MI-DNA tablets at T. J. Segraves' and druggists nationwide.
McNabb resident Gerard Smith of Parsons Kansas spent days with jeweler Frank Edminster and rode back to Peoria. A mud incident and a boat breakdown sparked lighthearted talk as locals noted crusty behavior next day. Easter services plus a Granville choir event at the Danish church are announced for April 28.
Lumber sawn to order for 20 dollars per thousand feet at my Magnolia Illinois mill four miles northwest. Oak and red elm not included. Signed R W Spencer. November 9 1911. Subscribe for The Republican.
On Thursday April 4 the 40th marriage anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac P. Wierman was celebrated at their Quaker Lane home. A large gathering arrived despite poor roads to share a noon dinner and program. Remarks, readings by Mae Parrett, and a presented purse marked the event, with family and friends from Ottawa Dwight Tonica Lostant Magnolia and nearby streets in attendance.
Mrs H Silks of 29 Downing Street Sydney reports her little son recovered after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The medicine is sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves, druggists.
The entire Democratic ticket wins Tuesday by a two to one margin with no contests. A large turnout at the polls. Funeral services for Mrs. G. P. Deyoe held at her daughter's home then at Henry. Ricketts Entertainment Company performed at Congregational church Monday night. Blanche Patterson returns from Lostant after four months as special bookkeeper. Dr. O B Davis wrecks his building on High street. River stands 15 feet 2 inches above low water and rising. Cecil hotel staff tidy for court week. streets and alleys improving. autos roam town.
A Vincl testimonial from Adelaide Gamm of Watertown Wisconsin says after a grip attack her system grew weak but quickly recovered with Vinci. The ad claims strong results for convalescents and run down individuals and offers a money back guarantee if expectations aren’t met.
Robert Siemis visits Rutland while Miss McGary visits from Le Salle. Michael Carney of Gibson City guests in Conlin home. Bradley family moves into Whipple house. Several residents transact business, relocate, or host visitors, with funeral and birthday notices among community updates.
Mrs Otto Kressling and her young son Howard have come back after visiting Mr Dennewitz in Piper City where she found him in ill health He reported a hard rain last Monday during the trip.
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