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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
14
A long list of visitors and local movements spans Magnolia and nearby towns. Harry Ramage returns from Ann Arbor. Casper Gurnea visits his sisters. James Phillips and Sherman Carlson travel. locals go to Chicago and Peoria for events and family. Miss Glenn’s obituary notes extensive family ties. social clubs report meetings and holiday plans.
In this bustling Christmas shop the staff stand ready in every department to assist shoppers with gift problems. The store emphasizes the festive spirit and aims to solve gifting challenges for every customer.
The Big Jewelry Section offers hundreds of gift ideas. Dainty gold and silver novelties tableware and toilet articles are showcased with practical suggestions in table linens lingerie neckwear and related items.
The Men's Furnishing Department highlights gift suggestions for men including gloves hosiery ties suspenders and sweaters. This feature outlines practical present ideas suitable for holiday giving and personal use.
The notice urges shoppers to consider children at Christmas and invites them to visit the Toy Department for gifts they will appreciate. It highlights the department as a destination for thoughtful seasonal shopping.
The Bergner store in Peoria advertises greatly reduced prices on new suits and coats, many at half price, promising latest models and urging a special midweek shopping trip to Peoria.
Local items report Lawrence Fairbanks out of school this week with boils while Esther Boyle missed days to attend the stock show. Abigail Haily visited her sister in Peoria and EB Mills with others shredded fodder. A Magnolia Grange meeting conferred degrees. Swaney boys lost to Toluca 385 to 9. Lostant defeated a second team 21 to 18. Mrs Karene Spalding returned from Flannigan and Toluca. Mary W. Smith hosted Franklin’s visit. Putnam County Farmers Institute set for Dec 18 19 in Hennepin. Mill s judged corn at Toulon and will attend Ohio. Hazel Boman visited Bess Davidson. Swaney teachers hosted at J N Wilson’s home. A. B. Wilson returned from Oak Park. Ray Bumgarner traveled to La Salle. The Cumberland church hosts a play Dot the Miner’s Daughter with box supper Dec 14. Admission 10 cents children 15 cents adults. boxes admitted free for donors. Miss Meta Lassman and French pupils plan the play. Miss Parl Hefflin of Wenona visited Edna Wilson.
Social and community notes from Lostant cover club meetings Thanksgiving travel and family visits. Mrs F E Smith and Mrs T J Smith attended the Thursday Afternoon club at Mrs Daniel McKirgan’s home. Various families gathered for meals and boxes. A box social at the high school drew $15.05, with concerts by Schoenneshoefer band and local musicians.
The Tonica News reports a double wedding at St. John s rectory with Miss Anna Regina Toemmes and Russell Tomlinson and Miss Mary Margaret Toemmes and Lawrence Ryan marrying Dec 8 1912. The couples travel to Chicago then return to Lostant. both brides graduates and teachers with farmer husbands, receiving cheers from family and friends.
Ethel Shirley McNabb suffered a serious arm injury after a fall from a stepladder and likely requires care in Chicago with possible X ray guidance. Louie McNabb and Mr Panzer visited with Mr and Mrs L T Ash. Mrs Kern hosted friends for music and luncheon. The McNabb basketball team lost twice to Tonica 13 8 and 18 12. The Lestant referee was defended. the umpire was blamed. The M B Sunday school plans a Christmas Eve program. Manual training starts. sewing bazaar set for Kern hall December 14. Kidney health ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills in yellow pack.
Frank Wolf will sell 11 head of horses cattle hogs and farm implements at public auction on December 27, 1912 starting 10 o clock on the farm four miles west of Tonica Illinois four miles south and one mile west of Cedar Point and five miles northeast of McNabb. Also household goods and equipment. Terms cash under 10 and credit 11 months with note. 3 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers include BE H Child and W H Johnson.
Friends of Artemus Swartz face serious illness. Shoppers visit Streator. State Grange annual meeting in Belvidere. Harry Axline travels to Dana for a dancing club event. Epworth League bazaar slated at city hall with warm meals. Edith Gants visits Rutland. Glover sisters shop in Streator and Dana. Fred Bane and M O Green visit Benj Foster in Dana.
An experienced well contractor with over two decades in the business solicits patronage. The notice promises reliable service and potential cost savings by using his sinking expertise.
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