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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
McNabb and Lostant residents report a balloon passing overhead on Wednesday morning with field glasses revealing two men who later landed near Princeton. Community notes mention local visits, social events, a water works vote, and various illnesses and local happenings in McNabb Lostant and Toluca.
In a legislative exchange, Senator Barr defends $1,500 a year for the Peoria region's state's attorney amid calls to move to salaries. Debates cover the Fish Bill changes, net licensing, and game laws including squirrel and prairie chicken seasons, with Rep Foster opposing net taxes and fish-dealer bonding.
Mabel Seibert visited sister Mrs Nick Mortenson over weekend. Rev Martin of Speer preached here but left to conduct a funeral last Sunday. Blanche Allen stayed with sister Mrs Willis Deininger. Mabel Glemens helped Mrs John Beck with house cleaning. Harvey Allen family entertained at Dr Watsons Sunday. Residents report many fish at the lake by the dredge. Mrs Ben Cassell visited Mrs Harvey Allen. Ladies Aid met at Mrs B Albert home last week with a fine time. Miss Bery Bacon stayed one night with Blanche Allen.
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders for aged people and those with weak constitutions. It promises complete satisfaction or no cost, claims soothing tonic effects, easy consumption, and no griping or diarrhea. Store: The Rexall Store A l Ironmonger.
A well known Magnolia resident visiting the city was seized by about 15 masked assailants, hung by the heels, and drenched with water before being cut down and taken to a hotel. The attackers fled. the victim’s identity remains uncertain while rumors place him traveling from Magnolia.
A nationwide effort led by the Protective Association of New York and the National Association of Audubon Societies urges immediate action to curb the sale of wild game birds. Advocates warn six native American species are extinct or near extinction and call for strong state laws to restore populations within six years.
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