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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
1
A newly erected store named Mammoth Implement and Buggy Emporium by Duke Bros opens in the city. The shop features farming implements and horse-drawn buggies, signaling a growing local commerce niche.
Duke Brothers enhanced by a vast 84 000 square foot three story warehouse in Central Minnesota. The firm rebuilt after the 1888 blaze, opening a modern display and repair center with plate glass fronts and an electric lighting system. They offer wagons implements blacksmithing and repairs, with a spacious sales area and a rear office featuring a safety vault.
The Magnolia Entertainment Course presented a vivid program led by Wallace Amsbary on January 29 in Masonic Hall. Amsbary impressed as an impersonator and humorist, likened to Opie Read and Charles Eugene Banks, with a varied lineup including Uncle Silas and the Universe and The Wreck of the Jule Plante. The third lecture will feature Rev Thomas McClary on March 8 titled The Mission of Virtue. Also advertised is Bucklen's Arnica Salve available at 25 or 50 cents from Dr Porvell.
Regular meeting of City Council held in city hall February 4 1902 with Mayor Humphrey and Aldermen Green Broaddus Camp Hunter Yaeger present. Bills read approved and ordered paid. Treasurer reports for December and January reviewed and accepted. Meeting adjourned.
Crow Meadow Grange hosted Abel Valland and family with about forty friends at Mra Quinn’s home on Friday. The Valland family and T. L. Wilsons were lured by a telephoned invitation, shared jokes, played carrom and ging, and enjoyed oysters and refreshments before wishing the couple success in their new Iowa home.
The article notes a groundhog retreating after a long hibernation period as winter begins. Severe cold persists with mornings well below zero. Advertised remedy for piles, Tanler's Barkeye Pile Ointment, is marketed at 60 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes, available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Fitch's Laundry advertises all classes of laundry work with dyeing and cleaning services. Schaefer acts as agent and offers telephone 120 for contact.
A social evening at the New Opera Hall draws diverse attendees and promises broad appeal with accessible entertainment. The event invites all kinds of faces to enjoy a night of pleasant company and performances.
Mrs Ethelda Arabella Brown of Powell California died suddenly after a surgical operation and a brief recovery. She leaves a husband Clarence and son, and is mourned by her parents Mr and Mrs John Blackburn and siblings across several towns. Funeral arrangements target Sugar Grove cemetery in Whitefield township with interment to follow in Illinois.
The funeral for Patricks Tumney, who died at his son John's home in the city on Tuesday, was held this morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Rev Fr Kujery conducted the service with burial at St Patrick's cemetery. He was a long time elder resident of the community.
Mrs Phillip Thomas attended the funeral Friday night train for her mother Mrs Caroline Ruhl, wife of the late Laura Ruhl. She was six years four months and fifteen days old. The funeral was held Monday. The five children are bereft of a good and devoted mother.
William J Kuss and Miss Anos Wunder wed at St Marys Catholic church with Rev I r Zumbuhl conducting a nuptial mass. Best man was Alexander Wunder and bridesmaid Elin Ditle. After a breakfast at the groom’s sister’s home they departed for Humphrey Nebraska for a visit. The groom leads Kuss Bros., a steamer heater and plumbing firm expanding each year. The bride is from Whitefield township and will reside in their furnished home. A benediction from The Republican reflects best wishes for the couple.
Charles Deitch Jr. and Ivina Tomlinson were joined in marriage last evening at the bride’s mother’s home in Hopewell Township. Elder Thompson performed the ceremony and their friends wish them good luck as they begin life together.
A license was issued Monday to T. L. Packingham of La Prairie Center, 25, and Eva Swallow of Palo, Iowa, 18, at the Peoria County courthouse.
An advertisement promotes Dr Powell's Pills as a cure for indigestion billiousness constipation and stomach and bowel troubles. It portrays the pills as easy pleasant safe and always working like tireless workers. The copy mentions Dr King's New Life Pills and Millione.
A Novelty Store advertises a Valentine sale with prices described as lower than ever, inviting shoppers to find bargains on seasonal gifts and cards. The notice emphasizes affordability and easy access for customers.
A letter from Mrs Kinsey of Elk Michigan praises Peruna curing long term ailments and praising Dr Hartman. Congressman J H Bankford of Alabama endorses Peruna calling it a radical catarrh remedy and a best medicine with a half century track record. The ad invites readers to request the free book on catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio.
Church notes describe meetings at the New Church Reading Circle led by Miss Maria Davis Saturday night and various Christain church events. The Methodist Episcopal church lists sermons on February 9 with services and class activities, plus Lent observances and an Ash Wednesday note. An Episcopal calendar outlines fasts and abstinence days, a CE society update details new members and planned activities, and a revival lecture by Rev Campbell is announced. A surprise anniversary party at the Blacks Inn is also noted.
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