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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
8
The store reports monthly sales and credit records increasing all year. Management attributes growth to low prices and wide stock as more customers realize value and seek guaranteed satisfaction with every purchase.
Local Henry items reveal promotions from Perry Hardware Co and Fiedler's including lawn mowers cigars and shoes. Community updates note J D Stubbles moving to Springfield and J M Lincoln starting a new residence project. Henry preparations for the Fourth of July are discussed with Henry celebrations and a road queen feature.
Ed Sterrett nurses a swollen limb diagnosed by Dr Jones as possibly blood poisoning and may require lancing. The item notes surrounding local happenings including visits, illnesses, shop and street changes, and a marble soda fountain addition at Warren & McAleer.
John Hartley plans to relocate a house from the Holmes Morrison lot to the former Emerick store site near the depot. Mina Effie Bracken returns from a southern trip praising Mobile Daphne and Fairhope Alabama. The Magnolia band schedules its season opening concert in Magnolia's park with ice cream and cake for proceeds. The first Sugar Grove district school term sees May Young rehired with higher pay. A town horse incident causes damage but no injuries. May baskets delight residents as May Day approaches. Joseph Greenlee buys Holmes Morrison property north of J H Jones and will move in mid month. Mrs Zenor and Mattie Evans end boarders in their red brick Main Street house. Maria Davis will move in. Frank Fyffe reports his wife’s post operation recovery progressing well.
The will of Judge T M Shaw deceased was probated last week in Lucon. The estate valued at 75000 includes 58000 in personal property and 17000 in real estate. Nearly all is bequeathed to his widow and the adopted daughter. The item also notes local residents visits and upcoming events in Henry including medical, real estate, and social notices.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no cure, no pay. The ad claims the remedy relieves coughs and colds and is priced at 25 cents.
Watercott and Co promote a vast, regularly purchased stock across hosiery undergarments shirts shoes and gent s furnishings. They tout direct fashion center imports with low prices and a wide range from dress goods to furniture carpets and rugs.
Josh Edgar of Germantown Val describes fourteen years of pain from sciatic rheumatism and relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief and lasting cure after trying the balm sold by Dr Powell.
A local ad offers enox soap eight cents a bar white Russian soap eight cents a bar Crackerjack soap two cents a bar oil priced at ten and fifteen cents per roll oats at eight cents per pound Call to confirm prices and visit C. E. B. Smith for bargains.
Dr B F Forrest invites old patrons and others to visit at Dr Hall's office every Saturday until 9 p m. His Peoria address is 716 Pennsylvania Avenue and telephone 1640. His office will be with Dr Willis on Madison Street. He welcomes his Henry friends to call upon him.
An old style ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to cure corns bunions and sore feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample offered. Address shown as Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Robert D. Law placed an order for an automobile expected to arrive in two weeks. It will run by steam power and cost upwards of 600 dollars. He plans to travel to the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo this summer in style. Buffaloes and bulls are on the same order. J A Franklin Esq is in the city and considered a potential judge or candidate.
An advertisement claims Myastic Cure treats rheumatism and neuralgia in three days, removing the cause and curing the disease quickly. The first box brings relief, and the price is 75 cents. Sold by E and F A Powell.
Restoration work enlarges the dining room by removing a partition to add floor space. The hotel owner, Landlord Diver biss, aims to increase seating capacity and improve the overall look with new paper paint and carpets after previous additions were removed.
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