Local visits and community notes from Henry region
A collage of social updates from Henry area residents includes Mrs Lyman Vincent visiting Henry, various relatives and friends in Chillicothe and Lacon, trips to Peoria, Des Moines, and Birmingham, Epworth League event, school openings with 35 pupils, and a large Epworth League and Old Settlers Carnival turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Vincent
Henry
C. McLaughlin
Chillicothe
Walter Pride
Wilss Phae Harreson
Bethany
EB. H. Harrieson
Elsie Gehr
Frank Johnson
Minnie Tanquary
Cora Reynolds
Peor Tla
Opal Huard
Putnam
Elizabeth Marland
Irving Parsons
Charles Sellers
Warren Jones
Dixon
Public Service Co
Lacon
Ora
Lin Rose
Edward George
Denny Ferguson
Milford Marshall
Epworth
Marland
Huard
Aitchison
Virginia Riddell
Mary Riddell
Libby Berry
Galesburg
Edw Shafer Warren Jones
H Campbell
Louise Russell
Peoria
Oscar Bittell
Mary A
C D Marshall
Vincent
Mabelle Marshall
Frances Holtz
Streator
Elsie Basten
Mildred ‘Bonham
Toluca
Robert Riddell
Gabby
Monmouth College
Anti-Saloon League
Julius Adkinson
Springfield
Sparland
Sybil Tanner
Michigan
Robert ‘Duncam
Amine
inAddison Tanquary
Eva Martin Sheaf
G Ben
Mirs
will-Ruth Webster
Chicago
Mrs. Sheaf
Will Nene
Hastings
Edward’ Wissell
Birmingham
Ala
Bungsell
Bertha Morse
Manito
Elatives
Ohio
Alabama
Aenne Epworth League
Om ‘Suns
Kissey Gehr-was
Mabélle
Elgié
Gohr
AcSilas Cartwright
Hare Cartwright
Picer
Vé Glaude
Edminster
Sloan's Liniment touted as universal pain remedy
Ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and sore muscles with easy penetration and no rubbing. It claims faster relief than ointments and poultices and advises keeping a bottle at the drugstore for 25 cents. A second item notes a 18-inch lizard drawing curiosity in Aurora after being placed in a storefront window and found along the Fox River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Aurora
Fox River
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs. Eliza Bishop
A vintage advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for backache and kidney complaints. Mrs. Eliza Bishop of Wenona Illinois testifies she used them with great benefit and recommends the product, noting personal experience and multiple occasions of relief. The ad urges readers to buy at 60 cents from local dealers and Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Merityja
Eliza. Bishop
Wenona
Bishop
Foster-Milburns Co
Props
Buffalo
Court House News sifted through probate and deeds
Multiple circuit court filings including confessions and divorces. Estates and guardianships detailed with probate orders and letters testamentary issued to Julia and John Noll. Real estate transfers list numerous parcel changes in Toluca, Sparland, and nearby towns.
Marriage of Adolph Renzi and Teresa Owens at St Patrick's
In Camp Grove on Wednesday Aug 30 at St Patrick's church Adolph Renzi and Teresa Owens were married with Rev E Walsh officiating. The ceremony featured songs by Mrs Jasper Burfield of Wyoming and a four course breakfast at the bride’s home. The couple will visit Chicago Missouri and return to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
F. E. Walsh
Dan Owens
James Winne
Charles Winne
Brimfield
Fred Renzi
Marie
Clara Renzi
Chicago
Bernadette, Pauli
Wyoming
Bert Ryan
Renzi
Henry
Missouri
Local families share visits and town happenings
Monday morning school bells rang as residents noted visitors and neighbors in town. James and Fannie Carrico hosted two daughters from nearby communities while Mr and Mrs Marvin Harrison and their young son visited East Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carrico
Tiskilwa
Leonard
Gray
Speer
Minnie Higgins
Tosa
Fannie Reid
Joseph Hufnagel
Dakota
Clarence- McClane
Baie “Plano
Aubirthday
Beene
Alster
Marvin Harrison
Whitefield
Ware
Walter Bentley
Wenona News Notes and Local Notices
Ed Watson and family moved into Charlie Hufnagel’s tenant house. Dinners at Charles Hunt’s. Grandmother Charles has a forecast to her home in Bureau. Jack Filgon, Wenona resident, died last week after a stroke. Wiletta Thierry suffers a compound arm fracture from a fall from a horse. Jerome Howe estate in Wenona sold last week for 2265 per acre to James Brennen of Streator. Howe, a Houser banker, faces bankruptcy with 1000 acres sold. remaining holdings include McHenry County land and stock assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Jack Filgon
Resis’ Dent
Wiletta Thierry
W .C. Thierry
Jéromé Howe
James Brennen
Streator
Jerome’ Howe
Houa
Mar
Shall
Howe
McHenry County
Missouri
Umber
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Eye
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Call and
Sesus
Tyes
The
Henry, Tll
Sparland Department
Sophie Bolender
Vffie Ward
Rev
Ward
Charles Tucker
Des Moines
Oscar McLaughlin
Anna .Suft
Helen
Henry Suft
la Rose
Joseph Carver
Oscar Pointner
Lizzie Simpson
Lamoille
M. C Marshall
George Gallup
Harry
Kalfer
Helen Rae
Grace Miles
Drake
Rickey School
MF Church
J S Walls
Baptist Church
Alfreta Bedford
Fev Thiele
Lawn Ridge
Vhnkee Street
Bethel
Steuben
H B Ward
Bethel Choir
Agiris
Court House News
Harry J
Harry E
Donald
Walter
Harrison
Bill
Clinton BH. Smith
George Popel
Lula Popel
Fred W. Potter
T. F .Comisky
C. A. Axline
C. A. Brown
Taluca Lumber Co
William Majiesky
Augusta Majesky
Julia Yaeger
Catherine Yaeger
Hila Bogner
Bond
Elizabeth Noll
William W Noll
John F Noll
Virginia C McVicker
Spendthrift Conservator
S. M. Kohler
Nellie F WH Shaw
Russel B. Cochran
Anton A Cochran
Thomas B Foster
Max Paul Ferrari
Mary C Ferrari
Roger T. Rowe
Max Ferrari
Gustaf Carlson
Bennington
Clarissa H. MceMenners
Charles Dille
Philip Jacobs
Henry E Jacobs
Holmes & Heacock
M M. Rowe
Henry E. Jacobs
Helf
Dora I. Hoadley
Relief McLaughlin
George Estner
Henry H
Sophia Schulte
Henry Zilm
Oscar L. Zilm
Bell
Thomas A. Connell
Julius J Beak
Ball's
Devore & Henthorne
Frederick J. Harney
Holmes & Hencock
Toluca Coal Co
Stephen J. Losh
Devlin
Patrick Harney
Phip Jacobs
Catharine Harney
Philip Jacobz
Bove
Frank A. Barr
John Davis, Jr
Collins
Frank P. Hunt
North Side
Evans
Guy T. Wilson
Ella L. Morgen
Adolph Renzi
Camp Grove
Tussy Oweng
Stark County
Chamberlain
Déyil
Adell
Itou
Frank L. Smith
Republican Party
Republicans OF
Illinois
Cook County
United Party
Owners’ Association
Smith
United
Lowden
Lundin-Thompson
City Hall
Hall
Hughes
Hull
Frank L.smith
Campaign Committee
Ford
Universal
Detroit
Ed Watson
Charlie Hufnagel
John. Doty
Charles Kehn
Jacksonville
Mich
Peter Ter
Sheer
Providence
Jean Peck
Wekanee
Hazel
Alta
Albert
Lewis
Farlay
Thett Bistér
Mat Wat
Piper
Heras
Roger Atkins
Chesney
Ana
Ed Duncan
Herst
Charles Hunt
Nellie McMahon
Sheffield
Charles
Dn Bureau
Chichester Seed
Pilla
Pune
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