A Message to Women Ready to Drop and Need Help
A reader from Malone New York shares how Vinci cod liver and iron restored her strength after run-down weeks. The ad promotes Vinci as a guaranteed remedy, offered by A J Ironmonger and Henry Tal Dr F C Willett in Whitefield Illinois, claiming 24 hour telephone access and veterinary services for animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Dumas
Malone
N. Y
Vinci
Miss Dumas
F. C. Willett
Whitefield
Ill
McKillip Veterinary Col 6
Chicago
Magnolia notes reveal social ties in Magnolia Illinois
Town chronicles list visits and trips among Magnolia residents and nearby towns. The column records gatherings, such as weddings, Sunday school events, ice cream social, and club meetings, with names including the Morphew and Ward families and others attending from Peoria Normal Morton and Toluca.
Magnolia Fourth of July celebration planned by Sunday schools
A committee from the Sunday school invites Friends and Caledonia Sunday schools to a gala Fourth of July in Magnolia. The day features music, an address by Rev. Hedgerton, basket dinner, sports, a Marrieds vs Singles ball game, a silver cup shooting match, a band concert and fireworks. Bring a dinner basket and join a quiet, social celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Friends
Caledonia
Hedgerton
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Ad
An advertisement pitches a tonic to improve vitality during heat with claims of curing nervous fatigue. It cites Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine as a testimonial and notes prices at 50 cents and 1.00, with endorsements from A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Haynesville
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Advt
Tonica Bank heads indicted in Ottawa grand jury
A grand jury returned 121 indictments against Tonica Exchange Bank officials led by John E. Hartenbower of Chicago president and George D Hiltabrand cashier. They face embezzlement fraud and accepting deposits after insolvency. Hartenbower and George Hiltzband posted 45000 bonds each Ebner posted 10000 and B F Hiltabrand 15000 bonds. Bank failed last November after ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonica Bank
Ottawa
John E. Hartenbower
Chicago
Tonica Exchange Bank
George D.hiltabrand
Ben Hiltabrand
W. J. Ebner
Hartenbower
Local notes and visits in Lostant community
Rev Evans visited Washburn last week. Alfred Comisky bought a fine automobile. The Kelley elevator gains a new roof. Mrs J W Bradley traveled to Bloomington Ind. Miss Lucile Griffin from Iowa guests here and in Wenona. A son was born to W H Rheta Von Hagel in Baltimore. Gwynn Cox of Baltimore visited this week. Mrs Ed Hannum and children returned to Melvin. Charles Bronn bought an Overland. Emil Jackley bought a Chalmers. Mr and Mrs Earl Carr of Mendota visited relatives. Dr Thompson to lecture Friday evening June 26. Miss Naomi Wooley taught for Miss Ruby Kreger in Chicago. Misses Mary and Lizzie Dagner hosted a cousin from North Dakota at La Salle. Alvera Lundgren returned from Lexington where she taught two years. John Hills of Chicago visited sisters Quaintance Ellis and Mrs Golden. Schoeneshoefer band concert drew a good crowd. Mrs W H McDaniels hosted Mrs Burrows of Streator. East siders plan a residence purchase near the railroad. John and Emma Haszler recently visited Hobson. Emma stayed longer to help. Mrs Settle left for Kentucky. Miss Baker and Miss Courtney returned to Streator. Prof Wolfe left for Michigan. Mr and Mrs John Mangold of California visited. Dr Gould returned from Chicago after 1896 Medical Class Alumni meeting. George Patterson with Mina and Fred Grant visited Paw Paw. Edith Grant returned from Paw Paw via auto. Dr R B Williams preached at M E church on Mark 2 5, stressing faith and Christ’s power for salvation. service well attended and music good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Washburn
Alfred Comisky
Kelley
J. W. Bradley
Bloomington
Ind
Lucile Griffin
Iowa
Wenona
W .H. Rheta von Hagel
Baltimore
Gwynn Cox
Ruby Kreger
Chicago
Mary
Lizzie Dagner
North Dakota
la Salle
Alvera Lundgren
Lexington
John Hilis
Quaintance
Ellis
Golden
Schoenneshoefer
W. H. McDaniels
Burrows
Streator
McDaniels
John
Emma Haszler
Hobson
Mon
Emma
Bertha
Settle
Kentucky
Miss Baker
Miss Courtney
Prof. Wolfe
Michigan
John Mangold
California
Albert Siemers
James Bush
Gould
George Patterson
Mina
Fred Grant
Emma Schafer
Wels
Paw Paw
Edith Grant
R. B. Williams
M. E
Judges of Election Named in Putnam County
Putnam County supervisors selected election judges for the fall vote. Senachwine precincts list J. O Winship Fred Wheeler M A Dally. Hennepin lists L F Boyle J E Taylor J S Simpson. Magnolia lists John M McNabb Alex McKirgan J B Stansell. Granville districts name E E Edgerly H J Gunn Sidney Whitaker and Districts 2 and 3 include W E Hawthorne H K Ward C H Sturgis John Elliott Dominick Barto John Panier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Board of Supervisors
Senachwine
J. O Winship
Fred Wheeler
M. A. Dally
Hennepin
L. F. Boyle
J. E. Taylor
J. S. Simpson
Magnolia
John M. McNabb
Alex McKirgan
J. B. Stansell
Granville
E. E. Edgerly
H. J. Gunn
Sidney Whitaker
W. E. Hawthorne
H. K. Ward
C. H. Sturgis
John Elliott
Dominick Barto
John Panier
Invitations Out for Ward and Turner Wedding in Granville
Invitations are out for the June 27 wedding of Granville State's Attorney Ward and Miss Elsie Turner of La Salle. The report notes community sentiment and a village event proceeding despite local bank troubles and a harvest scene at Hopkins Park with Austrians and scythes at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Sill
Sidney Whitaker
Howard Dysart
H. W. Opper
W. E. Hawthorne
A. J. Sherman
W. L. Child
J. A. Moore
Richard Fiedler
Hawthorne
A. J. Robinson
Granville
J. A. Harper
Hopkins’ Park
Bargain Time Women’s Suits Sale
A sale offers serges shepherd checks poplins and fancy mixtures for women’s suits priced at 10 dollars, described as worth far more than the sale price. The promotion highlights suits in the 30 to 35 dollar range offered for a heavy discount.
Delighted Young Lady Confesses Desire After Dance
A playful Victorian dialogue shows a young woman praising a partner and asking to reverse the dance as the suitor responds with a coy question, highlighting flirtatious social exchange.
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A. J
Henry
Tal
R. 5. Bayne
Illinois
R. M. Barnes
J. H. Magoon
Barnes & Magoon
Attorneys-At-Law
Lacon, Ill
First National Bank
C. R. Jones
J. L. Jones
W. W. Dewey & Sons
New City
John Hartley, Jr
J. A. Swem
Henry, III
C. Hisse Smith
Main Street
E. A. Hall
Henry, Ill
Howard Street
Co. D. Maulfair
M. D
Fred W. Potter
Henry E. Jacobs
H. W. Adams
W. C. Moon
McMoomorch
Thompson Farm Loans
Lacon
H. C. Swift
Osteopath
Wunder Homestead
South Third Street
Republican
the Republican
Magnolia Department
Ralph Hecht
Lestant
John Dean, Jr
Peoria
H. W. Lackland
Kansas
Everett Hecht
Ollie Roberts
Helen Hauger
Grant
Tonica
Tryner
Galesburg
Lackland
Ollie Spencer
Normal
M. J. French
Ralph
Champaign
Lottie Hannum
Minnie Roberts
Frank Funk
Helen
Bobbitt
Ed Spencer
Geraldine
Arthur
Lucy B. Swindler
Hallie Jones
Marseilles
Jessie Bradshaw
Morton
Missouri
Walter Spencer
Peru
Clarence Curtis
Samuel Potter, Jr
Wm. Chestnut
Isaac 2
Merritt
Ruth
Guy
Thomas
Hoopeston
Monay
Harvey Ramage
G. A. Morphew
Minnie Timmons
Melvin
Morphew
Joseph Walters
Bissell
Mr. Defenbaugh
Fred Defenbaugh
Lela Jones
Johanna
Cynthia VanHorne
Mary Baker
Frank Roberts
B. Jane
Roberta
Magnolia Sunday School
Abby Boyle
The
Grange
Mesdames Ivah Franklin
Celia Spencer
Abbie Griffin
Ivah Franklin
Anna Lash
McNabb
Tiny Winegarden
Mary Fall’s
Camp House Hotel
DR. Fruth
South Side State Bank of Chicago
FRUTH
Michigan Avenue
Central Illinois Greatest Outfitters
Peoria, Illinois
Colorado Rockies
Colorado
Rock Island Lines
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Rock Ra
Warren Cowles
Jefferson Hotel
Peoria, Ill
Scott’s
Albert Pletsch
George J. Borgstede
Magnolia, Ill
Jones’ National School of Auctioneering
Chicago, Ill
W. H. Weathers
Phone McNabb
Hennepin, Ull
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