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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
4
Bergner & Co in Peoria advertises immense stocks of summer fabrics garments underwear and dress accessories. The copy emphasizes comfortable airy aisles wide spaces and fans to keep shoppers cool urging locals and visitors to shop there on warm days.
We have heavy stocks of tub garments ideal for summer wear. Linen suits priced from 6.75 to 15 dollars feature chic short jackets and some with wide sailor collars in black or color, making striking outfits.
Henry Smalls reported steady attendance as Rev Busby led the Sunday School convention in Henry last Sunday and stayed overnight. Magnolia Varna Lostant and Hope totals show weekly totals with Magnolia at 2771 and Lostant at 2117. The Ladies Aid will host a social on Mrs Wafer's lawn Friday June 2 with a changed program and dessert for 10 cents.
The John Swaney school house hosted a Saturday evening reception with a large turnout, a brief program, and refreshments. The event, a new faculty feature, drew many patrons and generated optimism for future functions. Local visitations and community notes follow, with plans for a Swaney baseball game and a May 28 baccalaureate at 3pm led by Rev McClung, plus a June 2 commencement with an address by Hon Mr Conn of McHenry county.
In Putnam County the sad misfortune of Harvey N. Larens is chronicled. He taught in Depue and served as principal before working in the C R I & P RB auditor’s office. He married Alma Smith in Depue and, after fatigue and collapse, went to Watertown for rest. He will delay a Rock Island road assignment for months, with deep sympathy from neighbors and prayers for recovery.
Lostant residents report births and family visits with Frank and Mrs Griffin welcoming a baby boy born May 9. Alumni plan for the class of 1911 reception May 31. Numerous visits, shop redecorations, and landscaping updates appear across town. Local injuries include a leg fracture from a plow and a buggy accident. farming and rain concerns continue as ground dries.
Fragmented town notices list June activities at Tonica Hall with Baccalaureate dress plans and Congregational services. Names include Mrs Shepard from Kankakee visiting Mrs Micrelson, Miss Dorothy Smith from Jennings, and Mr. Dixon visiting Streator friends. A surgical operation at Chicago hospital was reported as progressing well.
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