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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
12
Local items from Varna Illinois and nearby towns cover births, marriages, visits, and travel. Notable notes include the birth of Lorene Schumacher, marriages of Ida Myers to Orman Mudd and Minnie Swanson to Ed W Start, and trips by residents to California and San Pedro. Community visits include the Petersenes, Shields, and Hofferts, with several residents headed to Peoria and Lacon.
An Illinois neighbor, Mrs Anna Johnson of Streator Ironmonger, reports severe kidney pain and headaches. After trying other medicines, Foley Kidney Pills relieved her backache and morning head fog, enabling her to work normally again.
Mrs Arthur Walcot visited Samuel Freeman with her mother last week, accompanying by her mother to Henry.
A vivid notice highlights a mammoth display of fancy linens handkerchiefs cushions silks dress goods umbrellas fascinators scarfs fancy hosiery and neckwear showing in the shop windows. The copy emphasizes variety and quality to attract shoppers.
Andrew Extrom from near Rutland visited relatives in Hopewell from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. Miss Ida Linder works for Henry Rowe near Henry Ernest, and Junior Donelson visits cousins near Custer. Ed Coleson entertained many friends at dinner Sunday. about 40 friends and neighbors celebrated Mrs Gust Extrom's birthday last Sunday with a $5 gift, luncheon, coffee, cake, cookies and fruit. Herman Carlson, recent farm worker near Rockford, visits with two Swedish-born boys. A bundle shower for Miss Minnie Carlson drew about 50 guests with gifts, ice cream, cake, coffee and further treats. Thomas E Williams of Middleboro Ky raves about Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, with local druggists selling them.
Lone Tree students who were neither absent nor tardy in December include Marshall Downey, Hazel Downey, Irene Digger, and others. A box social at the Lone Tree school house on December 10 raised 34 dollars and 20 cents. A local ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds with foot warmers. A Eureka dealer lists druggists. A Roanoke political figure moved into the saloon business after a legislative defeat.
Mrs. McGuire of Saratoga accompanied her boarder Louiza McAllister home last Friday and joined the chicken pie supper and program. The Willing Workers club reports $45 door receipts and plans church spring repairs. Xmas exercises are set for Dec 23 with a strong literary and music program. Local items note weddings, box socials, shelling corn, Sabbath school, and illness improvements. Chamberlains recommended for sprains and rheumatic pains.
Simeon Doyle shelled corn on Wednesday. Mrs. George Wall helps care for her sick friend Mrs. C. G. B. Smith. Mrs. C. O. Barnes heard from Mrs. Sadie McFayden of Oklahoma about Agnes McFayden’s death. Mrs. Murphy remains in poor health after a hospital stay in New York City. John Digelbiss and wife dined with Mrs. L. C. Hunt, joined by Mrs. Lara Burdette and daughter and Mrs. Ella Higgins of Eagle Grove.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Gertrude Winship to Sil Johnson on December 20. A miscellaneous bridal shower for the bride is planned for December 17. Mrs. O P Carroll visits in Kewanee. George Finley sale drew a large crowd. Lottie Soper visits from Chicago for holidays. Harold Leffler absent from school with sore eyes since Thanksgiving. Christian Sunday school party set for December 29 with supper for 25 cents and free tickets for children. I E Pyles travels to Springfield. Margaret Bracken and Thorry Fagen visit Chicago. Ladies Aid to meet December 21 with annual officer election. Rev Paul Mundy to preach Christmas Day at the Christian church. Miss Retta Downey visiting Sheffield aunt. Mrs A L Kildow and Jell in Sheffield. Campbell Stephens’ little boy Raymond ill.
Tonica resident Tonica C H Westmeyer is on a Texas business and pleasure trip for two weeks. Miss Jannette Ong helps in E. O Dummen's store during holidays. Herbert Wierman visits sister in Parrett family. Mrs. Parrett and family host. G W Hartenhower and Lena Kaiser join Chicago trip for appendicitis operation. Lena recovering well. Mrs. George Funk remains ill with nurse tending. T J Cameron and wife visit Wm Harkins. G W Greiner returns to Parrett’s store for holiday rush. Ed Does and Beaning travel to Texas for health. Thursday club Christmas party December 15 at G H Forster home. E Wilkens moves into Newton place. Harry Cofoid home for Thanksgiving. Congregational bazaar Friday December 9. Mrs Lawrence Does surprise birthday gathering with family and neighbors. baskets and dinner shared.
Marshall County obituary notes Rev Michael O'Brien former pastor of St Anne's Toluca died Monday after an operation in Danville and was buried at Mount Carmel Chicago. He was a cousin of Fr O'Brien Streator who attended with Fr O'Kelly preaching the funeral sermon. Also reports a Weona roller skating event last Tuesday with prizes for best costumes Murray Campbell as a negro parson and Flossie Dixon as Martha Washington.
Front rooms above The Republican office available for rent. Apply at the office.
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