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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
2
The notice touts a comprehensive assortment of holiday items with the lowest prices on record. Men’s neckwear silks suspenders gloves caps shoes and coats are featured along with shirts night robes trunks and smoking jackets.
Local notes mention teacher Mattie Bickerman arranging a Christmas tree for her pupils on Thursday afternoon with expectations of a fine time. Mollie Stagee at Magee central is unwell with a painful finger, hoping for quick recovery. Gresser of Henry visited J. B. Klein’s and hunted rabbits during the week. Mr Clark and his Nebraska family visit Homer and Air Thompson. Cora and Nellie Klein visited Gertie and Edith Kleis. Thomas Hubbell improves from bronchitis while John H. Thompson visits relatives in Missouri.
A car load of enamel beds children’s chairs bedroom suits parlor library and dining room furniture plus sideboards buffets bookcases china closets and easels displayed in endless variety all at the very lowest prices.
Over 2000 copies of the famed 10 cent pictures have already sold with 500 more to be released tomorrow. The sales push targets broad audience demand and suggests strong market interest in the affordable image collection.
Coats stocks lace collars work baskets carpet sweepers clocks kid gloves rugs silverware rings belts and thousands of other useful articles to make homes more cheerful. Come to headquarters and get the best.
John Fyalis, a coal miner, was hurt Friday when a stone fell on his left ankle. He is expected to be laid up for some time. Sparland Chapter No. 237 held a special meeting with initiation last Friday and plans to install officers December 29. Baptist and Methodist groups announce Christmas exercises. Mesdaiies Duncan and Pringle are improving. The Barr quartet intended to sing at Henry last week but could not due to tone issues.
The Helping Hand society held a bazaar and supper last Saturday night. The community reports a good corn harvest and busy grain merchants. Local blacksmiths are busy with many horses needing shoeing. Roy Nightwonger of Peoria visited relatives and friends last week.
Mr and Mrs Pritchard hosted an anniversary for pupils in their room and the young people received the honor with pleasure. Mr and Mrs Ed Arndt visited Henry as guests of Mr and Mrs Kern. Dr J W Evans returns home from Indiana with his daughter staying with his sister. Mrs R M Barnes visited Varna with her brother Ben Myers. Mrs Foster and Mrs Head from La Rage were in Varna shopping. Geo Taylor returns home from Washburn.
Mrs Fannie Ide from Minoak visited Tuesday with friends. Bert Smith returned from Toluca for the holidays. Mr Jansen from Dwight was in town Thursday.
Friends of the Misses Hunt and Dennis report their recovery from a serious illness. Mr and Mrs Thomas Blackburn return to Booth Whitefield in their new home. Mrs Frank Farling and Blanche plan to spend Christmas at Mendota with Mr Farling’s mother. Mrs D Marshall will vacation in Indianapolis. Mr J L Feaster visited Mrs I W Waughop. Walter Sale will spend Christmas with his wife and child.
A drug advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness stomach upset and general bodily distress. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify blood with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Hopewell items recount a legendary toll bridge near Eagle Creek in Possum Holler with a wild catamount slain by George and a story of romance at the crossing. The column notes local marriages, weather and road conditions, school events, fairs, and community visits along with short medical tips and regional updates.
The Putnam County Farmers Institute concluded with members exchanging ideas and stressing that difference of opinion is not a crime. Notable attendees included Oliver Wilson of Peoria Mrs Alice Cary Waterman of Galesburg August B. Wilson and wife of Magnolia A B Hostetter of Springfield secretary of State Tuat Toatate J A Pettitt of the State University.
The advertisement claims the remedy relieves coughs croup and throat distress quickly by acting at the source not in the stomach. It asserts the medicine reduces inflammation heals irritation and helps lungs supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas endorses it as the best cough remedy and it is sold by all druggists.
Emma Colvin Magnolia has returned home after ten weeks visiting her Van Horme relatives. An upcoming Christmas Eve church entertainment invites the public to partake in the tree. School closes Wednesday for holiday recess and no school notes next week.
H A Tisdale of Sammerton D C says Witch Hazel Salve cured his 20 year piles after trying many doctors and medicines. The product, claimed to heal bleeding itching and protruding piles as well as sores cuts and eczema, is sold by all druggists.
Granville Blanche Gunn presided over a school box social Monday night that drew solid financial and social turnout. Will Howard sold twenty four votes at auction and the boys chose their preferred boxes, while Miss Gano earned 22 dollars. Participants enjoyed a sleigh ride and many students home for the holidays from distant schools.
A fragmented ad notes Dr King's New Life Pill as a remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headache and bowel troubles. It warns mistakes can be costly and points to Dr Powells drug store for purchase at 25 cents.
McNABB The Grange held an all day session last Saturday with candidate initiations for Miss Nira Beck Ram bo and Messrs Heland Griffith James. Officers for the year elected were F E Smith worthy master Edwin Gunn secretary J R R Morris treasurer and Sirit N Wilson lecturer. Teachers from Center Paynes Point and Clear Creek schools plan to return home for the holidays along with several residents visiting relatives in Decatur Chicago Ann Arbor Champaign Peoria and nearby towns for Christmas vacation.
R H Foster of 818 8 2d street Salt Lake City reports twenty one years of digestive trouble and failed remedies but claims Herbine cured him. He recommends the remedy to friends and says it is helping others through Dr Powell's drug store.
The column reports a Sunday School Institute at Svillefield with low attendance and urges more time for teaching children about Jesus. It notes the 15th anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs John Anderson with many gifts, and mentions A Arnold visiting Whitesfield and Sprids Valley for institutes. Also referenced are Mrs EJ Rogers and Sadie Powell visiting, Dr Arthur Simmons on vacation, and Mrs Frank Bell needing medical attention. a final poke invites non subscribers to join Heavy Republican.
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