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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
10
Serges home spun fabrics and novelty cloths including velvets and corduroys headline Bergner's fall suit selection. The store promotes easy shopping and wide choices for customers seeking stylish materials for seasonal outfits.
A catalog notes many suit prices from $15 to $60 with $25 the most popular. It promises broad material variety and patterns, claiming a $25 suit offers tailoring quality and material worthy of fall purchases, assuring no need to apologize for the purchase.
A large assortment of dresses coats skirts waists and sweaters has been prepared for women, offering a fall wardrobe complete with rare breadth of choice in Peoria. Rich variety ensures every fall need is met with garments available locally for immediate purchase.
The article notes that winter is near and heavier garments return to fashion. It comments on the seasonal shift toward warmth and practical dress as temperatures drop and colds rise.
Bergner's invites shoppers to its fur department as the fall season begins highlighting a “greatest selection” of fine furs. Despite skin scarcity, prices are advertised as favorable, aiming to draw fur buyers to the Bergner store.
Rural schools should install telephones for safety and communication. The article argues the cost is modest and phones help parents contact students, coordinate rides after school, and alert proper parties during accidents. The teacher would guard the device during school, with options for removal during vacation.
Magnolia notices describe a Halloween masquerade ball at the Masonic hall with a call to attend in costume. Also listed are social events, state fair attendance, mail carrier lore, and updates on local residents including Mrs. L. B. Swindler, Alice Weaver, and Samuel Potter with community notes from Magnolia and Toluca.
Andrew Mills of Decatur visited his farm on the Lane Monday. J. J. Tomlinson and W. H. Francis and family attended the state fair last week. Mrs Emma Wilson attended the state WCTU convention at Pontiac last week. Mrs Henry Barton of Lostant visited her sister Mrs Milton Mills last Friday. Mrs Karene Spalding made a business trip to Toluca and returned Tuesday. WCTU met at the home of Mrs A B Wilson last Wednesday. Edna Wilson hosts a friend Miss Edith Pettybone of Chicago. Mrs Leonora Beck Shaffer and son of Vandalia visited home folks Friday. Mrs Lucretia Franklin and daughter Sarah Chase of Kansas City visited M W Smith Saturday. Agnes Anderson’s friends gave a surprise birthday party Saturday at her home. W B Mills and T J Smith returned Sunday from a week at the state fair.
iF E Smith attended as a business caller at Hennepin Monday. Prof Allen will recital at Swaney school house next Saturday October 14 if not moved. Prof Hieronymous will lecture on the Passion Play at Swaney Friday October 18. Proceeds for athletic association. Mr and Mrs Dickey of California visiting Mrs Dickey’s sister Mrs Oscar Bumgarner for two weeks. Bumgarner adding to their house and installing a modern electric plant. Jack Tarter, Henry’s popular wellder, resumes work at A B Wilson’s with a larger machine for water supply after a hard proposition.
Christina Harrison McNabb improving after illness. Frank Kays attended the state fair in Springfield, leaving Oct 5. Minnie Keller Paul Johnson and Mrs John Johnson visiting Springfield via Illinois Central from Los Tant. Woodmen of McNabb hosted a social at the hotel last Wednesday. School children earned three blue and eight red ribbons for orange fair work. An Alton wreck delayed mails about a day. Cubs rally news caused local grumbles. William King and family moved from Tonica to McNabb. he now manages an elevator here. Welcome the Kings, valued neighbors.
Miss Gail Gants and John McNabb were married at high noon on September 27 at the bride’s home. Rev. H W Bell officiated with family and relatives as witnesses. A sumptuous dinner followed. Gail, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Gants, is active in the M B church. John worked in Wenona's meat markets and is well regarded. The couple will reside in Britt Iowa after leaving Wenona yesterday. Out of town guests included Mrs M P Disosway, Mrs Charles Disosway, James McNabb, Miss McNabb, OC F Wright, Mrs Wright, and M E Gants.
Ed McKenzie of Streator and other residents visited Lostant while L Y Dugan added a furnace at home. Noel escorted Olive to Jacksonville to resume studies as James Hannum visited his sister in town. Lambournes from Denver spent days with relatives. others returned from visits in Iowa Blooming ton Roberts and Chicago. A brakesman named Wheeler was injured by a freight train at Zearing and taken to Lostant for care.
Accompanied him to Streator one foot was amputated with hope to save the other. Mrs. Hartenbower thanks friends for bouquets cards and visits during eleven days in Streator hospital. Local society reports include fair awards for C. H. Merritt A. W. Merritt Belle Wierman and others. A Sept 28 marriage at St Johns Lostant linked Miss Ella Balenseifer and Frank Grein with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home for about 100 relatives.
A guaranteed statement offers complete relief from constipation with a free replacement if not successful. Rexall Orderlies are described as gentle effective and safe bowel regulators and tonics that calibrate the body's natural functions without discomfort or nausea. The ad promotes three sizes 10c 25c and 50c and notes availability only at The Rexall Store A J Ironmonger.
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