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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
8
Local social round includes visits by the Schwankes, Kochs, Hofferts and others from Varna and nearby. Nurse Fuller returns home from Peoria. John Nelson recovers from a leg injury with doctors unable to locate the bullet. A series of visits, shopping trips, and family events fill the week, with births noted and a plan for a December supper and bazaar by the Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid.
Hutchins Downey offers rain coats from 19 down to 4 50 and new stiff and plated shirts from 3 to 46c. They feature men s hats including Stetsons, prices 3 and 3 50, and a wide range of hats in various felts velvets and plush. A large shoe selection emphasizes comfort style and value with strong money savers.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy house furnishings before buying a home or loaning, promising lower prices and better goods than competitors. It invites inquiry to “see us before you purchase” and claims superior pride-of-goods from a local retailer.
A letter from W B Brunson of Diubin Georgia extols Electric Bitters as benefiting an eighty three year old mother who has used them two years and enjoys appetite sleep and strength. The ad claims improvements for female weakness debility and for stomach liver and kidney troubles with a money back guarantee.
A Henry column lists residents and visitors with mixed health news. Mr Lowden remains alive after hospital surgery in Peoria while Mrs Lucinda Wright visits with sister Orphena Knight. Ed Shorts and wife return from Minnesota, Merton Swift and wife visit, Rev. Van Pelt to preside at church, and various neighbors attend services, social events, and a League gathering.
Sugar Grove reports John Divelbiss and wife entertained their brother Will and wife of Baratogz, plus another brother Banner Divelbiss from California. Relatives from London and Losyisity visit, with several members returning home.
Walter Doane of Putnam visited W S Murphy on Saturday after a time in Cuba. Richard McEvoy stayed from Saturday to Monday with his daughter Mrs Mullen in Ottawa. A We Girls social at the town hall Saturday evening drew a good crowd with Mrs Wa Williams, Mrs Aur oa, and Mrs Binnell with children visiting Wyn Williams.
Charles Wood works among sorghum and molasses. families and neighbors catch up during the jubilce in Chili. David Sellers and sons visit C B Anderson. Mary Anderson travels from Hej. J P Anderson and Eva Anderson of Henry join. Seneca Hunter returns from Nebraska planning to move next spring. Elsie Carroll travels with sons to Peoria. cattle shipped to CF Anderson. Alonzo Dally and Charles Morgan's teams move near depot, wagon overturns with no injuries. A small daughter of Charles Wg sprains wrists after a fall from a school window. Mrs George Lawson hosts her brother and family for a week. The Christian church holds annual harvest home at the town hall on Oct 19. all invited.
Vera Hunter of Oklahoma visits her cousin Retta Henkins. Families and friends from Chillicothe and nearby areas attended social gatherings, visited relatives, and welcomed guests including Mrs Parks Mrs Kildon and Ethel. James Wherry and others were active in calls and travel around the weekend with multiple locals hosting and inviting attendances.
In Wenona Harold Statelerry injured his left hand while moving furniture last Thursday in Bloomington. A kitchen shower for Leaks oma big brids at the Sherwood home brought friends and laughter. The bride Mrs. 10, who helped music in Wenona before, returns to reside and is welcomed by the community.
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