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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
3
Judge Leslie D. Puterbaugh Winslow Evans and Judge Robert H. Lovett are described as men of ability and integrity, highlighted as the highest type of noble manhood in the judiciary.
The article urges voters in the Tenth Judicial district to elect Leslie D. Puterbaugh Winslow Evans and Robert H. Lovett praising their long local roots high professional standing and moral character. It details Judge Evans career from Marshall county to Peoria and notes his marriage to Eva McCullough and their son Donald W. born 1887.
A profile of Hon. Leslie D. Puterbaugh, circuit judge for Illinois 10th judicial district. Highlights include his education in Peoria, early law practice, and election history with large Republican majorities. Noted as author and editor of legal texts, trustee at Bradley Polytechnic Institute, and active member of Masons Elks Knights of Pythias and Pythian groups. Unmarried, living with his mother, praised for ability fairness and courtesy.
Hon Winslow Evans of Beoria leading lawyers in the commonwealth. Judge Vans among the most successful practitioners in the city. Evans family roots trace Welsh ancestry, with life spent in Illinois. Born December 18 1855, the Evans lineage moved from Virginia through Ohio to pivotal roles in early American law.
Hon Robert H Lovett a judge candidate for Illinois 10th district born in Brimfield Peoria County one of seven children. He taught in county schools seven years studied law with James A Cameron Peoria admitted to bar ranked top of class later partnered with Dan R Sheen elected county judge in 189 followed by notable docket cleanup and 2000 Cook County cases. He served as state commissioner and US master in chancery and held fraternal memberships. Married Laura Gilson in 1886 with two children.
Last week Prof W H Givler and wife of Princeton traveled by auto toward Cerro Gordo when axle failure south of town forced them to seek shelter. Local help, repairs by Christian Bros, and a gas refill finally let them continue to Bloomington and Cerro Gordo without further incident.
Walter Wellman, renowned political writer and explorer, serves as Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record-Herald. Born November 8, 1858 in Mentor Ohio, he began journalism at 14 and built a career in major papers, voyages to the Arctic and the Caribbean, and landmark discoveries marked by scientific reporting.
A Lawton area notice from Comanche County mentions James S. Powers and unclear references to health, water quality, and land. The fragmented text hints at local civic or real estate matters with no clear action or outcome.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Kromo Quint as a one day cure for a cold with a refund offer. The box price is listed as 25 cents and the ad is dated December 11.
Dr F A Powell advertises Dr Howard’s Specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents half-price. He guarantees a cure or refunds the money if not satisfied, noting many customers have been pleased and no refunds have been requested. The offer aims for quick introductory sales and may end soon.
Local office lists mourning paper including cards and envelopes for sale. Available sets include standard and premium sizes. Limited quantities. purchasers encouraged to place orders promptly.
The Henry Republican office promotes subscriptions to newspapers and magazines at low club rates. It offers envelopes, stationery, legal blanks, and engraving services, with orders by mail for attorneys and officials. The notice highlights wedding and society stationery samples and a combined offer with Nichols Business Guide.
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