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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
2
Hundreds viewed an exhibit of fashions in Peoria store windows and interiors. The Bergner store drew universal praise for its fall gowns suits and coats and festive decorations. The article notes strong customer approval and promises to back up the favorable impression with quality offerings.
Bergner's boasts exclusive early access to top manufacturers yielding a wide range of styles and superior finish. The store claims none in the city equal its tailoring and selection, inviting customers to view the new suits now available.
Fall fashion shift brings SERGE AND PANAMA DRESSES to the forefront. Plain models feature lace yokes braid trim and choices of plain or pleated skirts priced from ten dollars to meet shopper demand.
Local items from Quaker Lane 382 highlight school changes with new principal Mr Ponzer and primary teacher Miss Yang, butterfly collecting for zoology, attendance at Henry ball games, and a Danish church bazaar. The Hiltabrand Fifteenth Reunion features 150 attendees with a family ball game and community tables. Magnolia and Lostant fair plans emphasize exhibits, bands, and cooking demonstrations, plus harvest notes and local travel updates.
Regular concerts will be given on each Thursday evening following unless something prevents. Prof Claude W Randall and wife left for Phoenix where he has charge of city schools. Hiltabrand reunion held Sept 9 at Simon Hilta brand homestead with visitors from Henry Pontiac and Woodstock. Mrs Hughes left for Pontiac after visits. Zoma Spring attended W C T U convention in Dana and reported a fine time. Lightning struck the Methodist church but caused little damage. L T Champ went to North Dakota. Hagey and Phillips traveled to California with a stop in Montana. Robert Lippencott moving back to town. Mrs Merban Berberley was a La Salle passenger.
A medical advertisement urges readers to take Electric Bitters to restore strength and vigor for those feeling weak or rundown. It claims the product prevents breakdown and builds health from the first dose, with a guarantee of satisfaction and a price of 50 cents at local drug stores.
Wenona J Holton aged 66 died Sunday noon three miles west of Wenona. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon. Simeon Barrett of Los Angeles visits Wenona. John W Wright plans move to Wenona. Commercial club discusses furnishing rooms. Charles Burgess Sr family returns from Buford visit. Judge Gregg attends court duty in Lacon. George O Hodge family attends aviation meet in Streator.
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