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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
12
Opening week attraction at the Bergner Store highlights a complete stock of new fall and winter merchandise. Shoppers are urged to visit Peoria for early fall shopping and see the latest styles.
We invite you to view these $25 women’s suits. A splendid variety of styles and materials in rich fall shades. Tailoring and workmanship are of the finest standard.
Store unveils a range of new fall coats priced from ten to fifty dollars. The collection features long jackets that combine style with durability and broad price coverage to suit numerous budgets.
A department manager leads the millinery shop announcing a larger, improved stock for this season with more charming styles than in prior years.
Retail ad noting a large balcony shoe department offering a complete stock of new styles for women and children. Inclusive display highlights current trends and assortment for both groups.
Magnolia and nearby communities share a week of visits and travel. Alice Spencer went to Peoria Friday evening. Albert and Mrs Horton were southbound Thursday. Mrs Lee of Dwight visited Mrs Emmons last week. Robert Downey and family visited sister Mrs Peterson in Lacon Friday. R C Claybaugh and son Dwight visited schoolmates in Dixon. Casper Gurnea of Bellville visited Nan Gurnea last Wednesday. Mrs James Lester and three children from Cherokee Oklahoma are here visiting relatives. Joseph Chase and Howard Childs of Granville were guests of Anita Roberts and Helen Funk on Sunday. Ramage joined his wife in Iowa at the sick bed of Mrs Carrie Mitchell. the latest report says Mrs Mitchell is better. Ladies Aid president announces officer elections for November 8 at Mrs H E Jewell’s home. all members urged to attend.
Obituary notes the death of M J Toemmes a state deputy game warden and blacksmith of Lostant born Feb 7 1864 Henry and died Sept 18 1912 near the tile factory in Lostant. It details his marriage to Mary Appel in 1891 two daughters Anna Regina and Mary Margaret and his service and funeral rites including a high mass at St John s church and a burial in St Anthony s cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Dawson Judd host relatives including Mrs EB Judd of Urbana and Kilmer Judd of Long Island N J plus T D Judd of Verona. Church affairs and domestic science lessons are described with attendees from Champaign and Urbana, the Lackland family news, and upcoming club meetings in October with program details.
A surprise party at Mrs Dissinger's on Delbert drew attendees despite bad weather. A Ziegler's hall dance attracted about 30 couples with Magnolia musicians and Mt Palatine pianists. Cattle train of 16 carloads passed through for Peoria distilleries. Nunemaker family plans move to Indiana. A county W C T A convention was held at Ziegler's hall.
The M. B. ladies met at Mrs. Sadie Dissinger's home and elected president Mrs. John Ward, vice president Mrs. Sadie Dissinger, and secretary treasurer Mrs. James McNabb. Several local and visiting residents were mentioned, including Rose Johnston of Peru, Ben Johnston of Chicago, and guests from Granville and Piper City. A reception by Mrs. James A. McNabb and a musical by the Gallaher Entertainment Company in Ziegler's hall were noted for Oct 5.
List of grand and petit jurors drawn to serve at the October term of Putnam county circuit court, convening Monday Oct 21 1912. Names include Senachwine Chesney Condit J M Williams Felix M Fulks James M Wherry Granville Herman von Biedenfeld Warren Chase Edward Holly W L Child John Immell Henry Opper and others across Senachwine Granville Magnolia Hennepin with multiple alternates. Also notes old papers for sale at five cents per bundle.
M. J. French returns from Manitou Colorado with daughter Mrs. Charles Wierman, who will stay winter in Colorado for health reasons of Mr. Wierman. Rev G F N Atkinson of Tillbury Ontario arrives in Wenona for a visit with Mr and Mrs Thomas Gants. James Sumners treated for appendicitis at St Marys hospital Streator and likely to undergo surgery.
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