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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
5
Varna and nearby towns report visitors from La Rose Wenona and Lostant. Everett Peterson arrives from Kansas. Misses Artie Mudd Tessie Kelly and several others are noted as visitors or locals. A church class at the German church and a basket social at Judd school are mentioned along with student punctuality records.
The store presents an extensive assortment of styles and fabrics including tailored pieces and novelty textiles to attract diverse shoppers. Enthusiastic staff guide customers through fashion options.
A Hart, Schaffner & Marx advertisement promotes new spring men’s wear highlighting all wool fabrics, correct style, and tailored fit. The copy emphasizes value in knowing the clothes are right for the wearer and invites shoppers to see the new line.
Hart Schaffer Marx introduces spring suits with emphasis on quality and good workmanship. The advertisement promises satisfaction from wearing well made clothes and notes the pleasure of finding the right style.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough suppressant that expels the cold from the body, claiming no opiates and top safety. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger. The rest of the text records local names, visits, and notices from Varna area, including church affairs and neighbors.
Rank Forbes acted as caller in Henry Monday while Waldo Held Harry Stroup and Joseph Day killed Monday and Gust Extrem Tuesday. Henry Morse served as business caller in Henry Tuesday. Ellen Hultgren recovers enough to attend school and Mrs Charlie Okerberg improves after illness. Ed Coleson family visited Wm Holland's Monday evening as Markets at Held Wednesday list corn prices No 3 48 cents No 4 45 1/2 cents oats 46 cents.
There is no case on record of a cough or cold leading to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops coughs and breaks up the cold quickly. Refuse anything but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package sold by A. J. Ironmonger.
Peoria residents Mr and Mrs Charles Hull spent Sunday with relatives there George Hertenstine attended a Sunday in Peoria Louis DeVault of Bloomington visited parents in Peoria Mrs Fred Zilm and Mrs Peter Stephens were seen shopping in Peoria Ella Zilm returned from a visit to her sister in Fairbury Rev Rudolphson plans a trip to Baltimore to complete a world tour and share stories C A Stouffer of Cazenovia delivered pictures to locals Miss Crank of Richland has been visiting Walter Owen supervisor W W Hennepin reported a busy Saturday local workers and home projects noted around Morrow property.
W A Bracken of Chicago and Miss Beulah Cummings visited in the village. Rev C A Sittser preached twice and the C E group led services. An eager crowd welcomed the Sittlers, and many returned visitors were noted. A surprise party for Miss Pearl Bobby occurred at the Wherry home. A fruit social is planned at the school house Friday.
John McClane and Henry Smith called on businesses in Princeton while several locals hosted and visited across Milo Township. The obituary of Grandma Pettigrew is noted along with a wedding announcement for Mabel McClane and Leroy Stone on February 12. A Sunday school rally is planned at the Milo Methodist church on February 16 with a misc shower for the bride-to-be hosted by Mrs Elsie Longman and Mrs Alma Hill.
Lone Tree community news lists residents on sick list visits and relatives traveling from Missouri. Household chores include corn shelling for Edlundeen and Frank Bell and church attendance at Cottage. An advertisement praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung woes, with trial bottles available.
Friends of Mossville blacksmith Grant Walton formerly of Whitefield surprised him Monday at Assembly Hall. Jacob Darby toasted him as 39th birthday crowds enjoyed progressive euchre prizes won by Mrs. S Patten and Jacob Darby, followed by a supper and music from Hoison Phonograph. A Mossville dance is planned for Thursday evening at Assembly Hall.
A coroner and jury, including Lee Pigee True Harry Snell and Dr Hess, investigated the death of Virginia Beir. The service was held at the home with pastor Reeet Levy leading, and mourners included Mrs Smith, Mrs Salisbury, and Mr Smith's family. The community prepared at the home and attended a religious gathering as the family mourned her passing.
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