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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
10
R A Ward is designated local representative in Magnolia for The Henry Republican and will promptly handle all entrusted news items and authorized business connected with the paper.
George W. Hunt seeks Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Schools Putnam County. E. B. Wonser runs for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to primary votes. Lyle H. Durley notes Putnam County Republican primaries set for Saturday April 28, 1906.
Jasper Cecil appears as a Republican candidate for the office of Sheriff of Putnam County subject to the primary election.
Magnolia items report visits from Bert Wabel and Clif Roberts. Misses Lyitschur and Brians socialize, and Mrs. Swindler becomes district president. Dakin family news, tire setter ad by W H Simonton, Phillips restaurant opening with local band. Also court action over a Hennepin fatality and an excursion plan to Champaign for Putnam county farmers with train details and costs.
A brief note states a boy can earn dollars in a day, valued by the family and the boy. It directs readers to W. B. Mills and others in McNabb Granville Putnam and Hennepin for further particulars and notes a committee handling the matter.
Notice invites Marion Lawrence Wilber White and Mrs Lamoreaux to speak at the May 22 to 24 convention in Kankakee. World famed singer BH Excell to lead singing. Putnam county listed as a star county. Ten delegates plus officers and pastors allowed. route via C I and L from Granville. Send delegate names to W E Hawthorne.
Leo Sandisi a Mexican wrestler known in Streator was arrested in Streator last Friday and brought to Magnolia to face a rape accusation from the father of 15 year old Flossie Latham. The crime is alleged to have occurred March 20 and Sandisi had been employed by James Latham cutting props and lodging at the Lathams. He says the girl has corresponded with him since moving to Streator. He is held in Hennepin jail awaiting trial.
Florid reports widespread measles illness with many affected residents. The Florid school bought new library books from prior winter socials. The Young People’s Christian Endeavor plans an ice cream supper May 12 at the M W A hall.
The Bloomington Pantagraph cites G. K. March arguing that rising land prices in Central Illinois reflect population increases. Land values have climbed from $10 per acre fifty years ago to about $150 now, with immigration and natural growth driving demand. He predicts land values will double in twenty years as population expands further.
A Philadelphia eleven year old, Spurgeon Willy, once deemed among the worst boys, was operated on by drilling a hole in the skull to restore his conscience. Advocates say the procedure proves many so called bad individuals may be made good, including some famous criminals, by addressing abnormal brain pressure. The piece notes sales outlets The Chicago Daily Chronicle and The Henry Republican at four dollars.
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