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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
10
Bergner & Co at Woolner Building Peoria promotes summer shopping emphasis on immense stock of fabrics garments underwear and dress accessories. The ad highlights cool airy aisles wide spaces and fans to keep air moving inviting out of town shoppers to visit for ease and comfort.
We have heavy stocks of wash garments including linen suits priced from 6.75 to 15 dollars. The season features chic short jackets on many spring styles with bold sailor collars in black or color. Summer dresses are offered at 5.95 with washable, ironable fabrics for easy care.
Sir Francis number 47090 registered in the Percheron Stud Book of America foaled 1906 blackweight 1900 examined by Dr H A Gebhardt passed sound licensed to stand for public service in Illinois license expires March 1 912 season stands 1911 schedule and terms insurance conditions noted. The Republican lists sale two International Unabridged Webster's Dictionaries priced at 3 dollars in good order.
Magnolia Department William Potter and wife shopped in Henry Tuesday. Mrs Pauline Dean entertained her mother a few days last week. Mrs Murphy of Magnolia visited her daughter Mrs V Thompson and other relatives last week. Geo Ditman and wife were Henry callers one day last week.
Rev. E. 8. Busby spoke at the Henry Township Sunday School convention in Henry last Sunday evening and stayed overnight. Sunday attendance totaled Magnolia 51 Varna 45 Lostant 57 Hope 23. Cumulative totals since Oct 1: Magnolia 2771 Varna 1929 Lostant 2117 Hope 931. Ladies' Aid announces a social on Mrs Wafer's lawn Friday evening June 2 with an updated program. Ice cream and angel food will be served for 10 cents.
At the John Swaney school house last Saturday a large crowd enjoyed a pleasant reception with a short program and refreshments. A junior class reception for seniors is planned at Mary W. Smith's home next Sunday evening. Swaney's baseball team schedules a toe-to-toe with Tonica next Saturday at Wenona, with Baccalaureate on May 28 and commencement on June 2 led by Rev. McClung and Hon. Mr. Conn.
Walter A Paxson county superintendent calls rural and graded school teachers and patrons to a May 31 ceremony in McNabb to honor pupils who completed the eighth grade without a high school in the district. A diploma will be awarded, with a small door fee to cover expenses.
Putnam county mourns the misfortune of Harvey N Larens a former school principal and auditor office employee in Chicago He lately collapsed urging rest and seclusion He moved to Watertown for recovery and will delay a planned Rock Island road assignment while his wife Alma Smith and a young family await his return home.
Lostant community brief with births, visits, and notable happenings. Local families welcome newborns, funerals and illnesses noted. seniors plan a class reception for 1911. residents attend concerts and weather concerns persist. injuries from farm chores reported. visitors travel between towns. small-town socials, sales, and sporting updates fill the week.
Commencement exercises set for Tonica hall on June 8 with baccalaureate June 4 at Congregational church. L.S.C. to meet with Mrs. Parrett May 25. Local visits include Nellie Ferris from Indiana, Mrs. Hillabrand, Mrs. Shepard from Kankakee, Louis Kaiser and family visiting relatives, and a new eight pound girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Hillbrand. Dr. George K. Wilson visited with Miss Dixon. two social evenings hosted by Mrs. Baker and J. C. Lambert's Sunday school class. Also a testimonial ad for Foley Kidney Pills from Carl Richter and A. J. Tronmonger.
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