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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
The store exudes a spring atmosphere from end to end with upbeat mood and a sense of renewed energy. Shoppers are drawn into a buying spree as the scene mirrors the cheerful display and seasonal theme.
The article extols suits and lines that captivate readers with charming jackets and plain gored skirts. It highlights spring shades in blue, grey, and tan, noting collars and trim details that reflect the season's favored fashions and inspire enthusiasm.
Local items report returned visitors including W. D.Plimpton and John Skeet, teachers exams passed by May Mulvihill, and Edward McGrath visiting from Decatur. Obituary notes for Eleanor Whiting Layton of Perryopolis born 1827 and died in Lostant at age 83, with family details. Community banquet, Mystic Workers program, school medal contests, and local society meetings are described along with brief personal updates and farm activity.
Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Iowa says four doctors gave up on her until she used Electric Bitters. Her son urged the treatment, and she reports regained health and strength. The tonic helps fainting spells backache headaches weakness debility constipation kidney disorders and is guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Available 50 cents at local drug stores.
David Sipe plans a foundation and new sills for the old Frederick house. Miss Elna Davis was a Venona caller last week. A church contest by two classes at the Congregational church drew partial attendance with speakers. Violet Boyle and Kathryn Moews won class medals, Hazel Anderson and Ruth Mills earned honors. George O. Davis and others visited Hennepin. Sunday services resume at the Congregational church with sermons by Mr. Egerton of Tonica. Henry Matern reports a curious eyeless colt birth.
Cordelia Wilson and Miss Clark visited at a Henry home last Saturday. Lewis Spalding traveled to Toluca and stayed over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F B Smith Hazel Boman and R L Eyewan visited Henry. Miss Hedden Kern and Gildersleeve spent the weekend with Elsa Brenneman. Nira Zebley of Magnolia visited A B Smith. T J Smith and a Mr Williams of Buffalo bought a load of cats and shipped it Wednesday. Swaney school grounds gained new shrubbery ready to adorn the campus.
Mrs Samuel Heiser of Martin visits Joseph TYoder and others host weekend gatherings. Several families from Providence Chicago Henry and Sheffield appear in a flurry of Sunday and Saturday visits with named residents and social events including Young People club at Clara and Esther's home and several acts of hospitality such as ice cream and cake.
A Baltimore mother shares a testimonial that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her fifteen year old daughter from Green Sickness. The letter notes improvement after three bottles and urges other girls with painful or irregular periods to seek treatment, offering free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The note lists several women including Lora Clement Lillian Clement Zula Adkins Gus Ruberg Mrs Perry and Miss Yewell visiting Mrs O Neal and Mrs Allen on Saturday. It also mentions Mrs Chesney Esther Chesney Mrs Henry Smith Mrs Samuel Chesney Maxine calling at Mrs Frank Doty on Tuesday.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs Ernest Dee on Thursday afternoon of next week. Miss Hopper from Indiana assists Mrs George Baker with housework. Charlie Reid and son were in Tiskilwa Monday. Ira Robinson spent Sunday with Clarence McClane. Rev Dwinell will speak at the M I church on Friday evening this week. Mr and Mrs George Reid spent Sunday with his brother John and family. Mr Wilford Adams says two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy helped rheumatism and he resumed work as conductor on the Lexington Ky Street railway.
President Taft endorses Gov. Deneen’s waterway scheme to unite lakes and gulf with federal aid. Deneen hopes to push the project through the Illinois legislature amid Lorimer opposition and seeks rapid congressional reapportionment. Randolph and Gen. Bixby finalized negotiations with the president reviewing the engineering briefs.
The White House endorsed the Deneen plan for waterway development and power production, with a focus on dam and powerhouse construction to fund bonds. Illinois utilities oppose the plan claiming impact on rates and control. In other news a Stark County man, Herbert Oxberger, faced jail after a blocked assault case and minor charges.
An aged stud book license notice for a Pertheron Stallion number 47090 lists Dr K A Geebharé approving the animal as free from infectious or contagious disease and unsoundness. The license governs public service or illness use starting May. Season schedule given for 1911 includes Mondays at L Place, Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at home, with terms for insurance and care on forfeit and responsibility limits noted.
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