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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
12
A nostalgic sales pitch lauds Arbuckles ARIOSA as the leading coffee brand. It claims lifelong customer loyalty, high value, and nationwide usage, urging readers to pressure grocers about bulk coffee and to write to Arbuckle Bros in New York City for products and gifts.
Local residents share visits and social updates across Magnolia Ill. R. A. Ward serves as Magnolia representative for The Republican. Geography and church events mark the week with reports on visits to Varna, Henry, and neighboring towns. Memorial day ceremonies emphasize patriotism and community traditions.
An archival note describes Castoria bearing the familiar label The Kind You Have Always Bought and signature to Zotank, indicating a legacy brand statement and product association.
Henry Kuth moved to Nevada. Mt Palatine residents attended Our Starry Banner in Tonica. About 28 youths held a party at George O. Davis' in honor of Miss Elna. Elizabeth Hartwig wed Waldo Hamm at Albert Hartwig home. The Hamm couple will live in La Salle. Numerous visits to Granville Wenona Princeton Kewanee Pomona and nearby towns are noted along with other engagements and travel of residents.
Tonie Heider visited La Salle on Sunday and Frank Lauf of Venona came in on business Tuesday. Mrs. Wm Groat is seriously ill with pneumonia. Roscoe Phillips accompanied the excursions to Chicago on Sunday. A thunderstorm last Sunday afternoon killed two horses, one owned by A. C. Kelso and the other by Gene Moore. Moore’s horse was offered $200 recently but declined.
Louis Taylor and wife visit relatives in Freeport and Venona. Dr and Leslie Boshell attend Mrs Phillips funeral from Melvin. Lena Dimmitt teaching at Rankin visits friends. Mrs Gordon King visits sick Mrs Groat from Tonica. Eva Burgess spends weekend at Mudge home. Fidi of Peru closes Comisky district school and returns home. E H Wilson Cassie Phillis Anna Mortenson visit Chicago. Elsie Swift stays as guest. George Mudge injured knee wrestling. stays in Storm Lake with parents. Woodmen Memorial services held at the opera house with full hall. program features songs readings and oration by Mr Frost.
A community Memorial service featured songs led by the Lenore cornet band and a procession by the Woodmen and Royal Neighbors to the cemetery to decorate the graves. The program included songs such as Sleep on Sleep Your Cause Was Won and Rest to the Brave, with Rev Small of Tonica and Mrs Adah Wilson delivering an address. Afterwards a large crowd followed the children and veterans to the cemetery.
Wenona held its high school graduation at Armory hall with twelve graduates. Prof. Taylor of the University of Illinois gave the address. alumni gathering followed with music and light refreshments. Community events included church holiness meetings, confirmations at St Mary’s with 80 children, a Three A ball trip to Long Point, railroad park work, and a May 24 surprise party for David Wilson’s 25th birthday.
Wenona reports its tenth automobile sale with Dr Oiiyer as the latest buyer. The Index notes the machine resembles a top buggy with high wheels. The Henry Greys planned to visit Wenona on Thursday June 13 for a Three A team matchup against Wenona. Glatz and McManus likely battery for the visitors, Howe and Melody for Wenona. George Lambourn of Wenona died May 28 at St Francis hospital Peoria after an operation. He was 48 and had been a dealer and farmer. He leaves a wife, son, mother, brothers and sister.
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina writes that a stubborn sore resisted all treatments until Bucklen Arnica Salve cured it. The product is guaranteed for piles and burns and sold at A J Ironmonger’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
Bright bay horse foaled 1899 is sixteen hands one inch high and weighs twelve hundred pounds. Sired by Hanson 2:29% from Combine line. dam Hettie Brasfield by Happy Heir. second dam Nell. Becca G dam line from Onward. Inbred to Onward, gaited trotter with speed. Season 1907 at multiple barns Mon to Sat with stated insuring terms of 15 dollars to colt stand and suck.
The Henry Republican provides ready style calling cards and wedding stationery printed on short notice, ensuring timely availability for events and formal needs.
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