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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
2
Miss Lea Dumas from Ma Jones New York reports two bottles of Vinci restored her energy after weeks of fatigue and sleepless nights. The ad claims Vinci strengthens run-down women and feeble individuals and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
Magnolia residents report visits from Roberds and Merritts, local weddings, birthdays, and school activities. The town prepares a Children’s Day program at Magnolia Sunday school and an all day Fourth of July celebration with band music, sports, a ball game, shooting contest, and an evening concert.
An 19th century style testimonial claims Electric Bitters restore energy and health for nervous exhaustion and stomach and kidney issues. Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine reports being completely cured after multiple doctors failed. Sold for 50 cents to 1.00 with endorsements.
Anna Seibert returned home Sunday from Granville while Mrs. E. P. Dissinger visited Lash Wallia's on Sunday. A large group from the area joined a Sunday excursion. Lulu Mills and five sons spent Sunday evening with W W Johnston. A well attended dance drew crowds last Saturday. Frank Kuhne traveled to Peoria Saturday and back Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Briner visited Mrs. Briner's mother Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Babach moved to Blackstone Monday. Clifford Johnson was listed sick. Anna Lash spent a few days at McNabb last week. Tiny Winegarden visited Mary Fall's last week.
Ottawa grand jury returns 121 indictments against John E Hartenbower of Chicago president of the defunct Tonica Exchange bank cashier George D Hiltabrand assistant cashier Ben Hiltabrand and W J Ebener. They face charges including embezzlement operating a confidence game and receiving deposits after insolvency. Bonds posted of 45000 for Hartenbower and George Hiltzband 15000 for F Hiltabrand and 10000 for Ebner. Bank failed last November pending grand jury probe.
Miss Lucile Griffin of Iowa visits relatives here and in We nona. A son was born to W H and Rheta Von Hagel in Baltimore. Dr. Thompson to give lecture Friday night. Schoenneshoefer band concert drew a large crowd. Mrs. McDaniels plans a residence on Hast street. Dr. Gould attended the 1894 Medical Class Alumni in Chicago. District Superintendent Williams preached a strong sermon at the M E church.
The board of Supervisors selected election judges for the fall vote in Putnam county. Judges listed include Senachwine J O Winship Fred Wheeler M A Dally for Senachwine. L F Boyle J E Taylor J S Simpson for Hennepin. John M McNabb Alex McKirgan J B Stansell for Magnola. Edgerly H J Gunn Sidney Whitaker for Granville District No 1. W thorne H K Ward C H Sturgis for District No 2. John Eliott Domenick Barto John Panier for District No 3.
Granville Echo reports invitations issued for the June 27 wedding of the state attorney Ward and Tee ee Turner of Lin Salle. The paper also notes a community talk about a defunct bank, Granville Telephone Co. officers elected, and a rural scene at Hopkine Park with spectators observing an old country scythe event.
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