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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
10
The Bergner Co presents deep discounts on suits in black and white checks worsteds serges and mixtures. Prices cut from 12.50 to 19.50 and up to 25.00 for white serge fabrics. Tub garments for warm weather revealed amid a spring wash-costume push with new season styles and value.
Sir Francis has been registered number 47090 in the Percheron Stud Book of America. Foaled in 1906, color Blackweight, the stallion passed veterinary exam and is licensed to stand for public service in Illinois, expiring March 1, 1912. J K Dickinson, Secy. Season stands listed with locations and terms. insurance conditions and liability notes. The Republican advertises two International Unabridged Webster's Dictionaries for sale at $3.
Prof. J N Smith returned from a Dakota trip on Monday. Mr and Mrs Frank Zenzen settled into a new home. Ollie Spencer and Marcella Dunne were Henry callers last week. Mr and Mrs Grover Kidd welcomed a baby boy born May 2.
The Magnolia G A R and citizens plan Memorial day events on May 30 1911. They meet at the Masonic hall at 2 30 p m then march to the cemetery decorate graves and proceed to the church. The Magnolia high school will march to the cemetery with flowers to honor fallen heroes. John H Brenn Commander issues the orders.
A colonial era advertisement warns against fear of ghosts and promotes Electric Bitters as a malaria remedy for swamps and marshes. It cites William Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina claiming three bottles cured malaria and restored health. Available for 50 cents at A. J. Ironmonger’s and T. J. Segraves’ drug stores.
Local notes report residents sick and visiting, births, and travel from Lostant. Fred Patterson and Mrs. Martin Dagner listed as ill. Births include a May 9 baby born to Frank Griffin and wife and a May 5 boy born to A B Child. Memorial Day plans set with G F Bell as chair and Rev A O Jones as secretary at 2:30 pm, led by CG A Whitney.
Carl Richter of Peoria Illinois credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending sleepless nights and backaches from kidney trouble. He reports two bottles cured his pain, restored energy, and improved his overall condition, recommending the remedy strongly. A. J. Ironmonger, a local druggist, endorses the product alongside The Republican newspaper.
Local tidbits report visitors from Rutland and Decatur, a flour and feed delivery at McNabb, and plans for Swaney school events including a play The Cricket on the Hearth on May 19. Miss Hedden judged a Marshall county prelim, area households moved, and field meets at Henry and Ziegler's hall featured winners like Hazel Anderson. The Swaney faculty hosts a reception May 20 and baccalaureate and commencement are set for May 28 and June 2 with Prof Conn of McHenry. Ten graduates are listed for 1911.
Hennepin reports residents John W. Rockhill farming nine acres of corn and potatoes on the island, with 15,000 timber props and a $150 purchase paying off. social visits include Rev. Galt taking charge of the Congregational church and Carl Countryman visiting. The community notes holidays, school exhibits at Mark school, and local travel from Peoria to Cabery plus Hafner and Durley family updates.
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