Magnolia notes and community events expand weekly
Magnolia village reports visitations by Clifford Potter and Herbert Wierman, theater plans for April 12, and several trips to Iowa Chicago and Monmouth. Local socials include stag party for Samuel Potter Jr and a Harvey Ramage hotel sale. Community boosts aid Italy Sufferers with dry goods and clothing collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Potter
Varna
Herbert Wierman
McNabb
Our Village
Mr. Potter
Princess Theater
Mrs. Jewell
Iowa
S. Phillips
Chicago
A-Hecht
Sons
Ralph Harmon
Magnolia
Masonic Hall
H B. Ramage
Hennepin
M. P. Lackland
Monmouth
W. H. Simonton
Dawson Judd
Kathryn Donna Smith
Vivian Haws
Elizabeth Curtis
Peru
R. W. and
R Spencer
Ross Claybaugh
Dwight
Toulon
Lora
Mark Kays
Enida Griffith
Charles McCoy
Virginia
Julia Kipp
Aligarrh
India
Rose Alexander
Gale
Fromt Morris
Charles Wierman
Mensha
Marian
Colorado Springs
Wierman
Bert Ebringer
Elizabeth Jane
Washburn
James Phillips
Samuel Potter, Jr
Potter
Magnolia Friends
Thea
Harvey Ramage
Joan Ramage
Mr. Potter, Jr
Mann
Herman Potter
Hillabrand
Robert Mann
John Ramage
Ralph Densmore
Lostant
Eall
Epworth League
Alonzo Emons
Dean
Haws
Italy
Joadies
Dr King's New Discovery Adclaims Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a universal cough and cold treatment for all ages. It claims rapid relief during a 43 year epidemic origin and offers money back if unused. Includes testimonials from Mia J. Davis and Mrs A F Mertz and credits T J Segraves as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. F. Mertz
Glen Ellyn
Hans
Fremnany
Sabouraud
Rexall
Papi
Haien
Inventory list with varied apparel and goods
A fragmented inventory itemizes sweaters two coats eight suits eleven caps and tams fifteen bibs two dresses fifty one Cash eleven dollars one pair portieres three pairs rubbers one pair blankets one shawl twenty four pairs chose for men women and children twenty nine pieces underwear for men and women thirty six pairs of shoes for men women and children
Magnolia School Notes Recap Of Classes And Absences
Helen Hnauger and Harvey Jones were absent Monday. The Algebra class studies fractions while modern history covers the Renaissance. Composition classes read Barrett Wendell and Cooper. Mrs Beauchamp lectured to grammar room and high school. Seniors prepare orations and students await move to the new building. Louis Clemens hosted a party for freshmen sophomores and select seniors with Miss Boyle. rooms decorated in school colors. ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Helen Hnauger
Paxson
Harvey Jones
Barrett and
Wendell
Beauchamp
Cooper
Louis Clemens
Miss Boyle
Granville
Sophonmiere
Obituary: Isabella Wafer of Magnolia Dies at 78
Isabella Jane Warnock born in Granville Illinois November 26 1834 died in Magnolia March 31 1913 age 78 years 5 months 5 days widow of Thomas W Wafer mother of Eva J Sweet and William H Wafer survived by two other children The family moved from Granville to Ransom Nebraska Chicago and finally Magnolia where she resided until death She united with the Old School Presbyterian church and was known as a principled Christian and loyal neighbor and mother obituary notes she left many friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Wafer
Isabella Jane Warnock
Granville
Ill
Magnolia
Thomas W Wafer
Ransom
Chicago
Wafer
Centralia
Wis
Eva J. Sweet
William H. Wafer
Brady Island
Neb
Nebraska
Old School Presbyterian Church
Lostant
Dolph Smith
A. G Kelso
Odell
C. A. Whitney
Max
Varna
August Swanson
S. B. Merritt
Marjorie Bangs
Emil Liebling
Raymond Barkholder
Streator
Joe Morris
Bloomington
Mack Evans
al Marshall
W OD. Evans
Aurora
la Salle
R. W Phillips
Hope Township
Harold Phillips
Margaret
Schoenneshoefer
Lois
Anna Merritt
Mort Stillwell
R W Phillips
Tooley
Mudlavia
Ind
Thomas McGrath
Lizzie Horback
Jennie Comisky
Arthur McGrath
Streator Hospital
Mr. Church
Festelia Bell
Hope
Eden
Quaker Lane
W ¢. Criffith
Ernest Mills
Willis Mills
Davenport
Mattie Wilken
Peoria
Valley City
N D
John Wilson
Woods
Charles McCoy
Griffith
Charles
Swaney
Clear Creek
Oliver Wilson
Princess Theater
Old Center School House
W. H. Francis
Lora Kays
Bess Davidson
Enida Griffith
John Caldwell
Ira Ford
Young Friends’ Association
Lawrence Ryan
Russell “Tomlinson
Russell Tomlinson
J. H. Massie
Mazon
F. EB
Smith’s
Caldwell
Hamilton
Henhopin Etiday Hight
Plymouth
Rock
Wilhelm Miller
University of
Seed Corn Ad From McNabb Ad Shows Local Market Prices
An old ad lists Yellow Dent Seed Corn from a 25 acre field averaging 85 bushels per acre, priced at $2 per bushel via W. L. Mills in McNabb Illinois. The page also features a quirky quote about diet and career choices by Prof. Stanley G. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mills
McNabb
Til
Newburns Return to Granville Amid Local News
Granville residents share news of the Newburns returning home after weeks west. A infant dies of bronchial pneumonia and is taken to Seatonville for burial. Local projects include a new Hopkins avenue bungalow adjoining Mrs. Helen Taylor. Community notices cover politics, school events, and plans for the Putnam county convention on April 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
West
J M Newburn
Joseph Smith
Seatonville
Wilson
Hopkins Avenue
Helen Taylor
John Swaney
Miss Zenor
Henry
Ozo
Boyle
C H Sturgis
C H Young
Henry Sickinger
Henry Opper
George Ward
Frank Cresto
Charlie Nelson
Burt Fifield
Charlie Dedobbleer
Albert Gately
Anton Meyer
Hugh Cork
State
Putnam County
Harry Surface
Bloomington
Local Notes Highlight Personal Visits and Community Events
Lostant news notes dating March to April cover births, visits, and travel. Dolph Smith’s child born. A G Kelso returns from Odell. concerts attended. elections and road issues noted. residents travel to Davenport and Bloomington. various neighbors visit and move homes. church and school events, picnics, and a lecture on farm beautification announced.
Illinois lecture on landscaped homes and colored slides
Prof. Miller presents colored lantern slides titled the most beautiful gardening pictures in Illinois. The talk explains practical planning and planting to boost home value, health, and beauty with minimal costs. It covers windbreaks, screening, lawns, borders, foundations, vegetables, fruit, flowers, and birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Illinois
Miller
Wenona Obituary and Local News Roundup
Mrs Austin Garvin of Wenona died March 25 1913 at age 67 7 12 from heart trouble. Funeral was at the Methodist church March 27 Rev Harry Bell officiated with interment at Cherry Point cemetery. Also noted are teachers meetings at the high school and visits from multiple residents and guests in the Wenona area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Austin Garvin
Garvin
Bertha McAdam
John
Methodist
Harry Bell
Cherry Point
Marshall County
D C Ridgley
State Normal University
Richard McCullum
Streator
Meta Lassman
Magnolia
Nebraska
Charles Woolf
Cough Medicine Endorsed by Mothers and Local Sales
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant tasting and effective for children and lists local sellers A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves Adry. A telephone repairman visiting an insane asylum recalls a cell tale about a lovesick man ruined by grief and a padded cell inmate who married the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Adry
Thejy
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Magnolia Department
WV. F. Allen
Margaret Lackland
Prof
Hayes
Max Whitney
A. J. Fronmonger
Mia
J. F. Davis
Stickney Corner
Stanley G. Hall
Mr Young
Mr Peck
A. J
Rae Jamal Oer
United + States
Gand
Renall
Amerion
Cottage Hill
Mul
P.O RF. D
Mcnabb, Illinois
McNabb Central
Watts
Goodass
J. I. Case
Janes‘ Liss
Blue Star Ling
el McCormick
Apex
Fairbanks-Morse
U. S
J.B. Wolf
Proprietoriae McNabb
Frank Trus
Magnolia, LI
Tey Albert Pletsch
Mcnabb, Ill
W. Ae Simmons
Centena He Street Bank
Barnes
Unive Chirurigcal ‘Society
St. Louigis _ ina
Ayer
Seiad Grea
Earth
Austin
Jerolsm
Indiana
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