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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
A newspaper notice advertises sales on suits priced between 27.50 and 39 dollars, with items reduced to 19.50. Coats including covert and black broadcloth styles are cut to 10 dollars, and a special showing features white and striped serge suits at attractive prices.
Claude Cartwright and Frank Van Antwerp were seen in nearby towns. Miss Stella O Leary traveled from Peoria for commencement. Mrs Estep Duncan shopped in Henry. Decoration Day trips noted for Len Patterson and Mr Mrs. Porch. postmaster Van Antwerp visited Chillicothe. Mrs Charles Duncan attended Decoration Day in Streator. Local building work at M H parsonage. Mrs Malone visited Harry Marshall. Irving Parsons painting for Mr Seibolt. H Green from Chicago Heights stayed with Maxwell family. Miss Alma Olson visiting Henry Olson. Mrs Francis house repainted. Tred Gehr new house progressing. Elmer Olson back to Peoria. Baptist bakery sale June 5 at Mrs Seibolt’s for Sunday dinners.
Mr Olson has worked on concrete walks and steps. Whitford and Claudie Cartwright visit Henry with their aunt Mrs. Jesse Reinbeck. Members attended a Sunday school convention in Peoria. A photography gallery opens and Mr Clarke from Chillicothe opens a studio in Van Antwerp pavilion. News includes family visits, improvements to homes, a steamboat excursion report, and local church events. The articles cover funerals, commencement exercises, a spectacular Decor ation Day rain, quake reports in Camp Grove, and social notices across Henry, Peoria, and surrounding areas.
The text recounts a graduation program with speakers from Hedding College Abingdon and local vocal and violin performances by Wallace Grieves and others. A diploma ceremony follows, with students in white, class flowers, and many presents. The article also advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for injuries and lists A. J. Trommonger as a seller.
Local residents recall weekend visits and family milestones with trips to Knox Galva Peoria and Seattle plans. A 25th wedding anniversary for James B Greene and wife is celebrated with a large gathering, lanterns and gifts as residents recount social happenings at Green's home.
Mrs. O G McCraw and two daughters spent Saturday at Al Fresco park. Mrs Bennett and children visit her Langley parents. A number from this area attended the silver wedding at Mr and Mrs Jim Green. Mr and Mrs Green host with famed hospitality. Mrs Ziegler of Peoria visits Mrs Hillebrand. Mr and Mrs Clarke Hodges of Toulon attend the Green silver wedding with the Dunns. Mrs B F Baker and daughter from Kewanee tour the area. Monroe Locke and Dunbar of Henry visit by auto. Children Day exercises planned in Speer. R E Harrington announce the arrival of a son at Oak Park May 20. Miss Scoughton closes school with a picnic at Mrs A Gheil’s. Ice cream and cake served. Burglars blow open Mr Hillebrand’s store. a passerby startles horse and they flee. Mr and Mrs John Grey of Nebraska visit brothers William and Adam Grey. Mrs G B Hinman and son spend a week with relatives. Mrs Sam Rogers of Chicago visits brother O W Hurd. Ladies’ association meets with Mrs Charles Gaumer. next with Mrs EB Hinman. Miss Ina Gaumer graduates eighth grade. Cemetery association elects EB Gaumer, James Speer, and Mrs Sumney Perkins as trustees. Stewart to keeper grounds. Many drift toward Bright’s disease. Foley’s kidney remedy urged by A J Ironmonger.
Probate proceedings for Patrick Craig and Mike Nadzam. wills probated and guardianship reports filed. Hearing set for June 14, 1909 for Strawn minors. Real estate transfers listed: Laub, Budde, Feazel, Stroup, Weis, Haws, Harrington, Bayne, and related parcels in Hopewell, Toluca, Wenona, La Prairie, and Henry.
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