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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
23
The column records numerous social visits and travel from Henry, Chillicothe, Putnam, and nearby towns. It notes Epworth League events, school openings with 35 pupils, and a Labor Day gathering at the M B church with community picnic activities and sports.
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney backache by using Dean's Kidney Pills. It claims headaches languor weak kidneys and discolored urine signal kidney trouble and cites Mrs. Eliza Bishop of Wenona NL as a satisfied user. The note invites purchase at dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as makers.
Circuit Court entries confess appointments and duties of trustees, divorces on drunkenness and desertion, and probate actions for estates including Noll Yaeger and Kohler. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Toluca, Sparland, Lacon, and surrounding towns. marriage licenses issued for Wilson/Morgan and Renzi/Owens.
A short piece argues advice works best by example. It notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps recover quickly, praising its long standing reputation and wide availability. The ad urges readers to imitate the speedy recovery and ends with a quip about avoiding a tough choice by taking water.
Adolph Renzi and Miss Teresa Owens were married Wednesday morning at St. Patrick’s Church in Camp Grove with Rev F E Walsh officiating. The couple was escorted by Bert Ryan and Miss Marie Renzi. A four course breakfast followed and the newlyweds departed for Chicago then Missouri to visit relatives.
The town report notes a Monday school bell for the children and visits from distant relatives. Leonard Gray and kin from Speer, Minnie Higgins of Town, and Mrs Fannie Reid hosts are mentioned alongside piano gifts and family outings. Walter Bentley and wife attended the Princeton fair and visited Frank Barkman, with other weekend visits cited.
Cottage and residents host visitors and discuss affairs. Wenona reports Jack Filson’s death from a stroke and Wiletta Thierry’s arm injury from a horse fall. Jerome Howe estate sales and bankruptcy details highlight Marshall and McHenry county land values and remaining stock holdings.
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