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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
2
Attractive new coats and suits are showcased this year with wide praise for style and fit. The collection features warm comfortable coats and coats priced to suit every budget from low to high, inviting shoppers to see the selection in person.
The Bergner store is filled with crisp new merchandise for Fall and Winter. It offers distinctive models across a broad price range and invites shoppers to browse even without the intention to buy.
Magnolia and nearby towns share a flurry of visits and travel. Mrs Ditman and Mrs Hiltabrand appear in Peoria, Belle Munn with son Wallace in Wenona, and families from Varna, Henry and Seatonville host or visit kin. Several locals attend fairs, journeys to Dixon, Peoria by boat, and plans to move to Hot Springs Colorado.
The obituary records Charles B. Dagger born February 1 1865 in Putnam County Florida died September 5 1912 at Eldorado Springs Missouri. He lived in Florida Kansas Missouri and Eldorado Springs. Survived by wife Lucy E Newport son Walter R and mother. He joined the Presbyterian church in Florida and was regarded as an honest citizen and loving father.
Grange fair drew a wide crowd with school exhibits winning 17 prizes in 19 contests. Local youths received blue and red ribbons. Miss Eva Zimmerman and Miss Rose Baugh visited from Mt Palatine and Henry respectively. A musicale at Ziegler's hall is planned with Marie Gallaher and Mrs. G. P. Gallaher providing entertainment.
AArmy veteran A J Ironmonger of Auburn reports kidney and bladder trouble after service. He says Foley Kidney Pills cured his ailments and restored health, recommending them to others after personal success and satisfaction.
Local items cover residents attending the state fair preparations, farm updates, and visits. Items mention George Lipfert, Frank Koehler loading hogs for the fair, Florence Beck returning from Granville, and multiple family visits, with reports on Grange fair success and political speeches at the event. Edward Mills, Karene Spalding, and Prohibition and Progressive party remarks are noted. A testimonial from George T Craddock of Ruble Arkansas praises Foley Kidney Pills.
Charles Gehm and wife enjoy a trip in Colorado. Mrs. E Mills of Milwaukee visits daughter Mrs. A. J. Wilh. Vollmer rebuilding his house. Louis Schultz and family moved to Dakota. Mrs. Gunn of Granville visits daughter Mrs. Mort Stillwell. Several attend Woodman picnic at Starved Rock. Mrs. Kelso’s friends visit La Salle hospital. Schoennsho played at Magnolia Grange fair. J. A. Whitney attended State Bankers convention in Peoria. Martin Dagnet recovering from illness and returning to town. Kelley and Elsie Will sick with whooping cough. Margaret Vollmer has measles. John Ellis and daughter Ethel of Chicago visit J. Golden family. Harry Dugan moves to be near mother who is improving. Mrs. Lombard and Rand children visit Granville at J. LeBar Yo n j wife Senael.
Nabb visited Mrs. Urban Eberly while the Nunemaker family plans a move to Indiana. Anne and Mary Toemmes received $1000 life insurance from the Mystic Workers after their father’s death claim, reflecting prompt claims. Various locals visit relatives, with pastor Rev. Hanes moving to Tremont and Grandma Doty recovering from a stroke.
Local notes report crop prospects and land sales around Granville and Toluca. Henry Westedt injures a sister in a corn field accident. Obituaries recall elderly residents aged 89 to 92. Farm transfers include Simpson and Brennemann properties nearby. Magnolia Grange fair features poultry and Shetland ponies with prospects for blue ribbons.
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