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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
3
The store highlights a broad range of children’s apparel for ages 2 to 14. Items include dresses in broadcloths serges worsteds percale and ginghams, with prices from 50 cents to 10 dollars, and a Spring 1909 line noted for extensive variety and quality materials.
Reports from Whitefield and nearby areas list numerous visits and greetings. Frank Hill traveled from Chicago for a Sunday at home while families from LaCon Lacon Peoria and Sparland shared calls and gatherings.
Local news recounts visits from Minnie Olson and families, church events, and social calls. Masons rebuild chimneys after a tornado wind incident. Odd Fellows marked their anniversary banquet amid stormy weather. Sparland postal activity tallies 20 595 pieces. future concrete walks and street improvements are announced. Miss Mabelle Graves and William Ramsey wed at Rev Rist’s home. Baptist ladies host a handkerchief bazaar in Chillicothe with proceeds. Funeral of Mrs Stevenson held at M E Church.
Skin expert Dr. D. D. Dennis identified an eczema germ and promoted a wintergreen oil compound with thymol glycerine and other ingredients. The liquid remedy sinks into pores and quickly relieves itching while scales fall away and the disease disappears. Sold by T. J. Segraves with D. D. D. brand products.
The article notes funeral services for a respected woman with Rev. Martin Barnes Black and Rist officiating, grandchildren in attendance, and burial in Sparland cemetery. It also covers local social events, visits, donations to St. Patrick’s church, a play at Castleton, a May 4 ball, and community anecdotes from Camp Grove and nearby towns.
Ada Hatch sews for Mrs Blackburn. Stephen Snider and Bruce Foun Ee hauled hogs to Broadmoor Monday. A fellow involved in a Sunday night coat mix up while visiting his girl. Blackburn Eldredge shipped a car load of hogs Monday. Andrew Bowers had a runaway while bugsy riding with two school girls. none hurt though frightened. A young neighborhood lady faced two suitors Sunday evening and warns to keep dates straight. Mr Winne battles a carbuncle but shows improvement.
Miss Minnie A Tanquary of Sparland Illinois offers barred Plymouth Rocks eggs from a selected pen at $1.50 and from range flocks at 75 cents per dozen. The ad notes a price of $25 for 1m.
LA PRAIRIE scenes unfold with Leslie Waugh of Denver visiting L. G. Calder home. Miss Bumgarner of Magnolia guests Ethan Wilmot duo while H. I. DeVault visits Lacon. James Blackwell and Robert Calder call Saturday. Mrs. Mary Turnbull and Miss Cora Scott travel to Peoria for a day. L. L. C. ladies hosted by Misses Mary and Alice Sc Oon Saturday. Winnie Edminster returns home from Galesburg for the weekend.
Over ninety percent of rheumatism cases are muscle related from cold or damp. No internal treatment needed here. Chamberlains Liniment provides quick relief and avoids poisonous internal medicines. For sale by A. J. Ironmonger.
Mrs. Joness father Mrs Slater returns home to Memphis Tenn C T Newell visits Princeville L A Chapins last Thursday Thomas Collins barn roof after blizzard repairs noted Numerous small jobs follow Cora Perkins drove to Peoria for an overnight stay Mrs Philip Heoher former Lawn Ridge resident dies in Peoria April 17 buried there Decor ation Day planning is underway Trinity parish delegation from Lawn Ridge attends Central West Association meets at Galesburg Silo blown down by storm two walnut trees near Congregational church parsonage damaged by lightning at Sunday storm direct questions about warnings Thomas McClane returns from Iowa with granddaughter Bertha Griswold and Wilbur visiting John McClanes area
Miss Agnes Dennis visited her cousin Mrs. Bert Bonner for Sunday and attended morning services at the M E church. Mrs. Pettigrew visits her daughter Mrs. Harry Mallett and Mrs. Gertrude Bentley spent Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Lidgard. Mr. Kistler traveled with his grocery wagon Wednesday. Mr. Colehower visited his daughter Mrs. Charlie Reid earlier this week. The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Cora Smith. Mrs. John Reid marked her sixty second birthday on Sunday April 25 with a large post card shower. she received 80 cards and one letter and thanks friends for their kindness. Mrs. Oliver Wright has been quite poorly again.
The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy to prevent lung inflammation and pneumonia from spring colds. It warns against counterfeits and urges insisting on the genuine product from A. J. Ironmonger.
Court actions include the readoption of Lawrence Bell and multiple probate orders. Writ ten final reports approved. admin and executrix appointments set for July and June terms. A May term petit jury is listed with jurors from Prairie to Belle Plain. Marriage licenses granted for couples in Henry, Lacon, and Pekin area.
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