Pinnacle of Perfection in Men and Boys Clothing
Every year the pinnacle of perfection in Men's and Boys clothes making draws nearer. The best evidence of our clothing superiority is the return of last year purchasers in greatly increased numbers.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
10
Every year the pinnacle of perfection in Men's and Boys clothes making draws nearer. The best evidence of our clothing superiority is the return of last year purchasers in greatly increased numbers.
Local shop promotes age popular soda fountain drinks ice cream soft drinks and Gunther's finest line of candies all always on sale with ready service.
N W Makin and wife mourn death at home as O E S members attend at depot. Mrs N W Makin dies. Mra Jevans ill in Ka hoopia Mo. Leroy Newell to take layoff. new engineer from Sp Valley. Mrs Thomas Kelley moves here. husband finds work in Streator. Curt Tanquary builds new fence. Belle Floyd Walton entertains at Baptist church. Various locals update on painting, expectant mother, May pole plans with Seelig orchestra, and small town happenings from Varuna and nearby towns.
Pearl Brown spent Sunday in Henry with her parents. Mollie Magee and Bennie Wilson missed days at school due to measles. Owen Doyle is very ill with Simeon Doyle visiting. William Magee remains weak and nervous. Rev Mason and wife visited J. L. Wilson’s home, and Mrs T L Wilson hosted J. A Willraboy and son Tuesday.
G. J. Carter of Atlanta says a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles and gave relief quickly. The ad claims the salve is unequaled for eczema skin diseases and wounds. Sold by J. B. & A. Powell.
Mrs David Copple and Httlesom Albert stay with Mrs T E Salisbury. Mr Copple will work for Henry Smith in Milo this season and live in his tenant house. Mr and Mrs William Hennessey enjoyed a hearty old fashioned charivari last week. A hail storm struck the locality Monday evening. Lake Senachwine fish peddlers visit weekly. Elmer Dodd and Leelie Wilson have been sick recently. Chas Winn drove through town last Sunday.
Dr T G Jerritt of No-Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a startling test that cured a patient after a violent stomach ulcer attack. He prescribed Electric Bitterec for acute stomach and liver troubles and the patient has remained attack free for 14 months. The ad claims the tonic guards against dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles and urges purchase at Dr Powell's City drug store.
L M Bell family escaped injury after losing control on Losee hill and colliding with Dr Forrests buggy. The Ladies Aid plan an May 18 ice cream social at Center church with recitations songs and music. Various visitors and local updates follow including missed days and planting corn activity.
Measles affect Allen Moffitt and Jessie McGee with Mr McGee worsening. A missionary rally is set for May 19 at Whitefield Center Church with Rev J A Alford of Tiskilwa as principal speaker. Dr Patch plans Chicago travel. T C Coggs is caring for his practice. Local routines include sales calls by Joe Ball and family visits, plus remarks on country scenery and May baskets.
Looute Whitemeld, Jesse Magee and Bert Mead are listed among recent platant callers. Jesse attends Beary School this year and plans to pursue business studies next year.
A Peoria district social and family notes column records visits and illness. Burt, a former resident, and Henry are mentioned with two boys described as bumy. A basket social at Bonham school drew a fair neighborhood crowd with proceeds pleasing teacher Mrs Marshall.
W Fred Thomas and Arthur Pilgrim began a Pacific coast tour stopping in Denver and Salida, possibly two to three months. Gov Yates spoke to a large crowd last Friday marking the start of the 1904 campaign. Minnie Bevier returns from Columbus with Doris Deyoe, Bert Lattin and family visit before moving to Oregon. Agnes Fell returns from Toulon, Isaac Sturm drives back home, John Tambleson and Ethel Howe wed at C Huffman’s home with Rev Thompson’s return to regular Bapt ist services. Taake Oude returns from Chicago after cancer treatment.
Miss Anes Swartz has been visiting her friend Blanch Harwood the past week. Rev Cullom is in Missouri where he has gone to look after business interests. Earl Ames is now working for Black Bros in the butcher shop.
The ladies candy bazaar at the Ma church Thursday night was a success with receipts $24. House cleaning is popular and one man must go without bread and butter until the job is finished. Mesdames Adam Deck CU C. Greiner W. C. Patterson were sightseeing in Granville Spring Valley Peru and La Salle last Saturday. Amelia Dent Cowan stays with the Cowan family in Warrensburg since May 3. F A Brooker moved to Tiskilwa. Mrs Brooker will open a millinery there. The M E parsonage gets painted. Rev Douglas handles the brush. Dr Davie removed the Purvance building and plans a hotel. J W Rockhill fixes rooms for Mr Shedrlock the shoemaker coming from Spain next week. Married in Joliet May 4 C N Tyler of Granville to Sara Pheifer of Hennepin. Henry Trendt made a business trip to Princeton and back. Mitchell moved to Granville restaurant with soda fountain. Camp and wife from Henry spent last Sunday in Hennepin. Corn planting is underway and overcoats are needed. Cora Fay moved into her new home on Hight street.
The Putnam cemetery association dues for 1904 are paid to Mrs E F Kelso secretary with O F P Carroll as president and treasurer. Mrs C W Read traveled to Chicago Saturday for her sister in law Mrs John Rydell’s funeral. Jelder Lyons will address school scholars Sunday evening May 15. Mr Walker from Carlisle Pa visited with Mr and Mrs W L Kelso. Alvin Murphy of Rock Island visited his brother. William Marion Wells of Iowa was in Putnam Wednesday last.
Letter from Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson dated June 8 1901 recounts malaria fever severe and doctors failing until she used Herbine. She reports full recovery and recommends the medicine available as a 60 cent bottle at Dr Powell's drug store.
Local notes report sick horses and a found dead horse from colic, Odd Fellows meeting with Rev Alford, and Mrs De Patch returning from Stanford. Cattle buying at Sparla, Memorial services planned for May 29, and various residents visiting, traveling, or aiding with house cleaning. An advertisement touts Little Early Risers liver medicine sold by J and F A Powell.
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