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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
2
Bergner's presents spring wardrobe at $15 to $60 with women and misses suits and hats. The store highlights full stock post Easter with tailored suits in serges mixtures and worsteds, and a Bergner hat range from $7.60 to $60. The campaign notes shopper convenience and enduring store service.
Obituary notices recall the lives and deaths of Minerva Hillabrand and Charles H Ong. Minerva, born 1845 in Hennepin Ill, died 1911 in Ocean Park Cal, wife of Benjamin F Hillabrand with children and siblings named. Charles H Ong, born 1850 in Magnolia Ill, died 1911 in Wenona Ill, survived by wife Alice McAdam and sons Frank and Harold, with daughter Josie deceased. Funeral services described with church and community honors.
The text promotes D. D. D. Prescription as the best remedy for eczema psoriasis and skin diseases. It claims superior cleansing for pimples blackheads and rashes and urges households to keep a bottle on hand. A 25 to 26 cent bottle is advertised with druggist Segraves.
Louise Noél spends two weeks in Oglesby while Charles Satterfield recovers from a horse kick. Others visit Gibson City, White Heath, and Decatur. An apron sale and bakery at M. E. church on April 22 invites donations. Funeral services, land notes, and community updates fill the La Salle county roundup with names, visits, and local events.
The busy little pills claim to transform weakness into strength and energy into mental power. Each sugar coated globule promises relief from constipation headache chills dyspepsia malaria and more at 25 cents per bottle from T J Segraves and A J Ironmongeur drug stores.
Easterhouse Arthur Wilson returns to Champaign after visiting. Several local residents attend court business at the county seat. Oliver Wilson of Peoria visits relatives while Elizabeth Massie visits Corbly Wright near Lone Tree. Waster program at Friends meeting house draws interest. I A Madden of UI visits F B Smith. Swaney defeats Granville 24 to 13 in basketball. WGC T U silver medal contests planned at Swaney and Mt Palatine. Mrs Gertrude Shinn and son Ken dall visit MOA Wilson family in Fairbury.
The report covers social gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs T J Smith for Ralph French home from the University of Illinois over Easter, W G Griffith and the Smiths visiting Peoria, and a Grange hall lecture by Oliver Wilson praising the Patrons of Husbandry. It also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a pleasant medicine for children available from local druggists T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
Mrs Dill visited Tiskilwa last week and Mr and Mrs Anton Wolf welcomed a baby boy born April 2. F E Powell and E Laughlin visited the river docking and shared 31 with neighbors. Miss Elna Davis visited Aunt Mrs Wooley in Granville last Saturday. Local boys caused mischief at Harmony church during practice and at the Endeavor meeting, damaging Huon Naumann’s pony cart. R Eichoff returned Friday from Wisconsin trip and is reported sick. Mrs G O Davis plans a few days in Normal. Chamberlains Ointment recommended for rheumatic shoulder pain. Available from T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger.
John Martin died Saturday after illness and was buried Monday. he had lived in the city for years and was well liked. Dolly Howell died Thursday noon and was buried the same day at 5 o clock in Ball cemetery. he was a kind hearted man who suffered for a week. Ex Supervisor Taylor and family moved to Chillicothe to run a hotel. Supervisor Jensen took Mrs Golic’s one year old son to Streator hospital for treatment as a county charge.
Sidelights include Gilbert Ball losing a horse after a Saturday mishap with a pulverizer and Tom Roe becoming mine manager for Toluca Coal Co replacing the late John Hines. Marie Fecht and Mary Turiglanti shine in Lucas High School declamations. Sam Potter opens a Magnolia photo car in town April 20 with frames made to order.
A vintage health ad explains hair health by testing bulb color after pulling a hair. It promotes Rexall Gate Hair Tonic with a money back offer, claiming it cures dandruff irritation stimulates the roots and promises no cost if unsatisfactory. Two sizes 50c and $1.00 sold at Rexall Store with pharmacist A Jr Ironmonager.
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