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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
2
The ad promotes early spring suits for all ages from first tailored ensembles to conservative seasonal wear. Bergner's touts a heavy $25 stock, claiming broad selection, quality, and good prices to attract shoppers arriving in the city for new outfits this season.
Consumers are urged to take advantage of Bergner stock abundance and comfortable Bergners shopping experience. The message emphasizes assured styles and the benefit of choosing from a wide selection in the Bergner store.
The Magnolia Cemetery Association will meet at the church Saturday evening April 8 to elect new officers for the year 1911. Mrs Hattie Hillabrand is secretary. Mr and Mrs Samuel Potter of Magnolia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J B Willard. Mrs Potter known as Miss Carolyn Ricketts to readers.
A mixed report from Magnolia Public School details algebra and English classes, student absences due to illness, and upcoming games against Tonica on April 1. Community notices cover church services by Rev. David McLeish, marriages, deaths, visits, and local events including a carpet rag sewing and high school outings to Chicago.
A roundup of visits, greetings, and daily life notes from Granville and nearby towns. Families like Morgensen, Gallaher, Thompson, and Hughes are mentioned among friends, church events, and local business, with scattered travels to Ottawa, Peoria, and Chicago.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touted as a non alcoholic proven tonic aiding expectant mothers by preparing the system for childbirth and promising safe easy labor. It lists ingredients openly and claims endorsement by medical writers. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
Mrs Adelia Kemp and daughter visit Peoria while Wollard Thierry recovers from mumps. Mrs Downey and Mrs Hamlin Bishop face illnesses and injuries. A fall injures Miss Hamlin. Drs Harvey and Dunham assist. McMurray family moves to Normal. Mrs Jennie Barlow will demo domestic science in Venona. Birthday surprise for Mrs Hester Brown yields gifts. News on births, deaths, church events, and local visits fills the week.
Foley's Honey and Tar for children is recommended as best and soothing for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and bronchitis. No opiates used. A. J. Ironmonger.
Mrs Jennie Nelson wife of Frank Nelson died March 12 1911 at the home of her parents after eight weeks ill with throat and lung tuberculosis She was 22 years 9 months and 17 days old Born in Putnam IL 1888 She leaves her husband one child her parents and ten siblings Myrtle Maggie Opie Charlie and others at home Mary Davis Henry Cora Huston James Quimby and others are listed among her relatives Her last words to her mother were I have no fear of dying. that is the last of my thoughts.
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