Local notes from Henry and surrounding towns in 1912
A tide of social updates from Henry and nearby towns includes visits by Miss Norve Bell of LiRose and Mrs. Felter of Hot Springs, together with numerous calls, trips, and household moves. The snippet notes candidate Charles H. Cammon, aeroplane activity, auto sales, and family visits, plus local ads for Chamberlain's tablets and King’s New Life Pills.
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Vanyva
Boston
Allen School For
Bessie Esterdah
Venona
Nita Munson
Charles H. Camnon
Progressive Party
Marie Thompson
la Rose
Nilson
Henry
Durley King
8Essie Hylin
Magnolia
L. K. Hall
R. D. McCulloch
Streator
Ken Smith
Lord
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
Delhia Kohler
Ben Myers
Wenona
Wiggins
Peoria
Rank Horton
Samuel Potter
Gailen Feazel
Mae
Magdelene
Robert Whitten
A. W. Miller
H H. Thierry
F . Thierry
Evans
Stakeley
Chillicothe
Arthur Miller
Mary Norton
Nebraska
Ed Haugens
Barney Kelly
Pontiac
Bernice Austin
Chicago
Gertrude Justice
Hopewell Community Notes and Local Market Report
Hopewell reports market prices for oats at 28 cents a bushel as John Fehring and family hosted callers. Mrs John Okerberg recently returned from Chicago after surgery and is recovering well. Local residents Krista and August Bundholm joined Sunday dinner at Larson’s, with church attendance at Varna. Rev Petersen delivered a farewell sermon before moving to Michigan, as the community celebrated with a jubilee and greetings from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
John Fehring
John_Okerberg
Chicago
Magnolia
John
Larson
Donelson
Alan Z Huligren
Jheary
Lon
church-at-Varna
Petersen
Mich
Sun
Willie
Hart Schafner and Marx Fall Suit Showcase Endorsed
A civic speech urges support for Hart Schafner and Marx suits and overcoats as ideal fall wardrobe. The speaker promotes quarter-ling fashion, stressing tailoring, material quality, and broad accessibility with prices from five to fifteen dollars and up. Local retailers Henry Downey endorse the brand amid cheering.
Our Ladies Apparel Room Crowded Daily
Crowded display showcases upcoming season trends with wraps and fabrics from Paris and America. Broadcloth velvet zebelines cheviots chinchilla and other winter textiles featured in varied trimming. Visit big city display to compare prices noted as one third lower than city.
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Paris
America
New Millinery Rush Showcases Wide Hat Selection
A lively display offers large and small hats with varied styles from dainty to saucy. Prices are kept lower than typical retail, with many hats around two to four dollars and up, featuring distinctive patterns and charms.
Our Shoes and Fashion Ad Offering Stylish Footwear
Charming dress shoes and hats promote becoming feet with the J & K label. Prices range from 250 to 500 dollars for women's footwear and 2.50 to 4.00 dollars for Packard men’s shoes, with growing popularity noted.
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Packard
Harvest Jubilee and Tragedy Reach Sparland Community
Sparland area reports a harvest jubilee enjoyed by visitors from Henry and vicinity. In tragic news John Jones, killed during a duck hunt, left a widow and young son. Odd Fellows lodge honors his memory with mourning and resolutions.
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War—Osborne
John Titus
Chillicothe
Grace
Nelile Aitcchison
Niane
L .C. Nightwonger
Antwerp
California
Lillie’ Murphy
Colorado
David
West
Ws.osborne
Me‘Leish
Lou.Schults
Mary Smith
Henry
Buzzard
Aly
Rom Strawn
Anna’ Suitani
Helen
Dessie
Osborne
Bae
John Riddell
Sparland
John _ Jones
John Jones
Clayton Lodge
Putnam lecture season wins strong advance sales
Mrs J H Wheeler leads a lecture course this winter with 97 season tickets sold and the offer of five entertainments for $1. High school notes report team captains Ray Strosnider and Jerry Drake, tests in several classes, and visiting students. The piece also honors Rev Vandervoort for three years of service and notes welcome changes and community acknowledgments.
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J H Wheeler Putnam
Putnam High School
Ray Strosnider
Jerry Drake
Bertha Pierson
Elmer Christenson
ITI
Vandervoort
Milo
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Sthursday
Chamberlain
A. J
Nar
Our Ladies
Hutchins & Downey
Henry, Illinois
Inar Donelson
Otto Carlson
Enos Lollar
Saratoga
Ind
Frank M. Cumming
George Christman
Myron Newell
Elizabeth Burnett
Burnett
Harry “Scott
Thomas
Robert
McCullough
Inglewood
Cal
Mcland
Sin
Stickney
DeVault
James
Davidson
Genileo
WiMrey
Castle
Woniat's
Missionary—society
Mise -Mary- Davidson
James_Colliavtow
Hester
Mollie Smith
Epworth League
J. W. Green
U. P
M. E
Crow Meadow
Addie Bickerman
Samuel Bacon
Mr. Bickerman
Bacon Place
Charles Beardsley
Mary Quinn
Leam Hannum
Mr. Gell
Richard Reed
Samuel Kirk
Iowa
Mary Barnes
Hackett
Kirk
Barnes
Wwe
Clyde Vail
J. W. Copeland
Dayton
Ohio
A. J. Ir
T. J. , Segraves
Putnaal
New Alto
Rete
Finley
Minnesota
Goood
Winterset
Ee Johnson
Sidney Miller
Loe
Hexter Bros
oGre
A Garces
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