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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
12
Bergner's promotes spring apparel with a broad range of ladies and misses suits in sizes and fabrics, from $15 to $35, plus a wide selection of serges mixtures and worsteds. Hats priced from $7.50 to $60 accompany the season's looks. The store emphasizes full stock and high service after Easter.
Magnolia reports 116 in attendance last Sunday and 2405 to date, Varna lists 70 and 1664 to date, Lostant shows 92 last Sunday and 1804 to date, Hope records 45 and 793 to date. The piece reflects on the ongoing struggle between honesty and decency, urging perseverance as good ultimately prevails.
Mrs Minerva Hiltabrand born March 5 1845 in Hennepin Illinois died April 6 1911 at Ocean Park California aged 66 years 1 month 1 day. She married Benjamin F Hiltabrand in 1867 and lived near Magnolia Lostant Bloomington then Tonica where he died in 1907. In 1908 she moved to California with daughter Vera and later returned remains laid to rest in Hope Cemetery Lostant beside her husband. She leaves six children including George D and Benjamin F of Tonica Norman J and Vera L of Ocean Park California four grandchildren and siblings Walter Hartenbower Jeremiah Hartenbower Mrs Frances Towle Mrs Belle Smith and Mrs Maria Brown. Funeral held at M B R church with Rev G H McClung. The Tonica area notes record local items and community notices.
Charles Hamilton Ong born August 24 1850 in Magnolia Illinois died March 28 1911 aged 60 years 7 months 4 days. Survived by wife Alice C McAdam sons Frank H and Harold R daughter Josie died in infancy. Funeral held at family home conducted by Rev R B McCain. Interred Wenona cemetery mausoleum. Wenona Index.
A 25 cent bottle of D. D. D. Prescription is advertised as superior for eczema psoriasis and all skin diseases. The ad claims it cleanses pimples blackheads and rashes better than beauty washes and leaves skin soft and clear. Segraves Drug Gist urges households to keep a bottle on hand.
Arthur Wilson at home for Waster, W. B. Mills and others at county seat. Swaney team defeats Granville 128 to 24. J B Stansell elected school director. Silver medal contests planned April 21 at Swaney and April 22 at Mt Palatine. Visitors include Mrs Gertrude Shinn and Ken dall, Beatrice Massie and Beatrice of Mazon.
Mrs Massie and family plan a longer visit as Ralph French returns from the University of Illinois for Easter. T J Smith hosts a party for juniors and seniors in honor of Ralph. W G Griffith and Mrs Mary Smith and Laura Smith visit Peoria. Oliver Wilson’s Grange lecture draws many members and visitors and extols the order’s social educational and legislative benefits. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for pleasant maple syrup like flavor and effectiveness for colds croup and whooping cough. sold by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
Mrs Dill visited Tiskilwa last week. Mr and Mrs Anton Wolf welcome an infant son born April 2. Powell and Laughlin docked at the river bringing home 31 and shared with neighbors. Elna Davis visited Mrs Wooley in Granville. Local boys misbehaved with dirt thrown at Harmony church and property damage during Endeavor. R Eichoff returned from Wisconsin trip illed with sickness. G O Davis visiting Normal. Chamberlains Liniment offered by Segraves and Tronmonger.
Toluca Herald notes John Martin died Saturday afternoon after illness, buried Monday. Dolly Howell buried Friday at Ball cemetery. O A Scherer, jeweler and music dealer, operates Toluca and Granville stores. Ex Supervisor Taylor and family move to Chillicothe for hotel business. Supervisor Jensen takes Mrs Golic’s 15 year old son to Streator hospital for treatment as a county charge.
The notice reports Toluca Coal Co. appointing Tom Roe as mine manager succeeding the late John Hines, with Roe previously serving as Cedar Point mine examiner. It also recounts Gilbert Ball’s team injuring a top horse via a pulverizer accident. In addition, Toluca high school delegates Marie Fecht and Mary Turiglanti will contest declamations at Henry on June 9, Booster Club members. Sam Potter plans to open a photo car in Magnolia’s city, offering picture frames by request, operating Thursday through Saturday weekly.
Test hair roots to judge health and find if treatment is needed. Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promises no cost if unsatisfactory and claims to curb dandruff ease irritation stimulate roots tighten hair grow new hair and curb baldness. Two sizes 50c and 1.00 sold at The Rexall Store A. J. Ironmonger, druggist.
A compact advisory verse urges early effort and disciplined pacing in advertising. It stresses truthful copy, concise messaging, and quality media space. The tone favors reliable service and punctual preparation to achieve success.
A humorous dialogue turns on football positions with Benham claiming to have played left end in college while Mrs Benham jokes about his reliability. The exchange shifts to a children's quip about a china cement request after a misdirected kitchen mishap.
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