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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
4
An advice style ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine cures coughs colds and tag tipped in one day without the ringing head of quinine sulphate. Tablets are convenient and guaranteed or money refunded. Price is 25 rents. Sold by Kington dated August 6.
Resolutions adopted by Mentor Lodge No 165 and Madison Council No 365 A L of U H call for tribute to William M Jenkins. They mourn his sudden death and extend sympathy to his family. The resolutions are to be spread on lodge records and published in The Weekly Call.
St Jacob school closes Thursday with Decoration Day observed as usual. Chas Spears was at Altamont for Decoration Day. Mise Celia Ehrhardt and John Schutt to be married today. J M Steams and sister Lillie, with Miauv Richards, visited Marine friends Sunday. Arnold Pesold the violinist to give a Turner Hall concert here. It will be a rare treat.
Ben Jarvis and John Reibold enjoyed a Black Jack picnic while Rev. Aug Forster recovers from bike repairs. Red Rose Cycling Club may ride 100 miles next Sunday if weather allows. Wm Vetter on John Buggar’s wheel caused a crash when the front fork broke. Bald plans a seventy six inch gear season, replacing last year’s seventy two. Dr. F L Rice of Vandalia describes a rare tire explosion when a pump overinflated tire, shattering rim. This season urges bird protection as birds fatten for their brood. Thrush, blackbirds, and titmouse are cited as hard workers feeding many meals. Chicago students’ exam answers amused. A Hillsboro News note references chinch bugs threatening corn crops.
The excerpt laments friends who desert in emergencies and imagines a future existence with unwavering companionship. It contrasts shallow support with a dreamed heaven where loyalty is absolute, indifferent to wealth or status, and shared through hardship. Excerpt reflects longing for steadfast fellowship.
Transfers filed include A M Juiod and wife by master to R&S L Payson for a deed to part of a parcel, and 1865 Philip U Hoenig to Andrew Hoenig for a wedding broad parcel. Other notes mention John B Seep and wife to state, plus a property piece and a subscription teaser for The Gazette.
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