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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
8
Local Rumor and social notes recounting Venona Paxton district mission events, church leadership changes, and community visits. Reports include Rev Petersen's departure, WCTU and Swedish Literary Society activities, baptisms, a large funeral at the Swedish Lutheran church, and multiple visits among residents from Wenona, Lacon, and nearby towns.
Obituary announces the death of Jonas P Morneth at 82 at Varna on Sept 21 1905 born in Sweden Dec 10 1838 leaving a widow and two stepsons Mrs N A Ball and John F Austin with funeral at the Swedish Lutheran church Rev C A Petersen officiating interment in nearby cemetery Sympathy extended to mourners. Also local items note corn treatment advice with Chamberlain Pain Balm, multiple small notices of residents moving, sickness among horses, and various social and business updates from Whitefield Corners Milo and surrounding communities including concert prize awards and local tradespeople.
Fragmentary Saratoga items recount a wedding, a return from visit, and several social happenings. Names and places are unclear but imply a busy weekend with community ties and small gatherings.
The Cecil Hotel opening drew a large crowd as guests viewed the well furnished interiors. Prominent locals attended including Princetonsunt Ty Granville Fonies and La igesee. Plates were sold and earnings totaled 765 dollars. A brass band provided entertainment while residents commented on the prospering career ahead.
A traveling man notes druggists report inquiries about cough remedies for children versus adults. They favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for colds croup and related issues. Sold by City Drug Store. The piece also mentions a cement delivery for local road bridges and social teas with invitations, plus local visits and a church sermon.
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