Local Notes From Magnolia and Surrounding Areas
Wednesday notices show Henry Graves of Washburn visiting Magnolia while T. L. Trowbridge of Blue Hill calls on friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Simpson welcome their first son. Frank N. Glover advertises three Aberdeen Angus bulls for sale. J. G. Clemens creditors urged to settle. Matthew VanPetten, Washburn, seeks Republican nomination for representative in the Sixteenth district.
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H. EB
Henry
C. B. Simpson
Henry Graves
Washburn
Magnolia
Aberdeen Angus Bulls
Frank N. Glover
Ill
J. G. Clemens
T. L. Trowbridge
Blue Hill
Neb
Trowbridge
Marshall County
Matthew VanPetten
van Petten
Magnolia Chronicle Household Notes and Local Social Roundup
Perry Dakin, Ottawa business caller. F E Kerns of McNabb in town. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips in Magnolia. locals attend court in Hennepin. Harry Wilson home from Chicago. Ora Fisher in Champaign. Ladies Aid meets April 30. high school alumni meet April 30 to elect officers. Home Talent play announced. Magnolia High School lost to Consolidated last Saturday. lighting plant for Masonic hall nearing completion. Magnolia Cemetery Association meeting April 14 elects officers. fire interrupts meeting just after election. Card of Thanks from John Brenn and Mrs Brenn for aid saving their home from fire Tuesday night April 14.
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Perry Dakin
Ottawa
F. E. Kerns
McNabb
Phillips
Magnolia
Hennepin
Harry Wilson
Chicago
Ora Fisher
Washburn
Champaign
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Bronn
Hillabrand
J. G. Clemens
Magnolia High School
Consolidated School
Masonic Hall
Magnolia, Cemetery Association
R. W. Spencer
Hattie, Hillabrand
Ora Mathis
W.H. Simonton
George Borgstede
A.A. Law
HE. R. Spencer
C. BE
Willey
Benj
Law
A. Phillips
John H, Brenn
Brenn
J. G. Clemens Store Burns in Magnolia Fire
A Magnolia blaze Tuesday night destroyed the J. G. Clemens grocery and hardware building after flames broke from a rear room suspected to start from a kerosene lamp. Insurance on stock was 3500 in two companies. Firefighters saved nearby properties including the Masonic hall and John Brenn's residence amid a long, perilous effort.
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J. G. Clemens
Magnolia
Larkh
Masonic Hall
John Bronn
Easter Social Roundup Touches Many Local Names
Mrs William Frahrer and son Ed ward join her parents the Foleys for Easter. Jesse Wood, once of Lortant, recalls old friends. Miss Harriet Bartlett of Granville visits. Ed Heady family and Mrs Hannah Reynolds with Guy Hagg and wife return from California. May Evans visits. David Williamson buys a new auto. William Robinson weak, unable to walk. Mrs Reuben Graves arrives, health poor, to visit soon. Mrs Ed Wilson arrives from Chicago. Sarah Phillips and family return from California. P E B Howard visits her parents at Honteno. Nick Norbitt and family move to Peoria. Mrs Richard MacShane and Miss Maggie Conlin visit La Salle. Anna Barnhart comes from Peoria.
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Lostant
William Frahrer
Edward
Thomas Foley
Jesse Wood
Lortant
Harriet Bartlett
Granville
Ed Heady
Hannah Reynolds
Guy Hagg
California
May Evans
David Williamson
William Robinson
Reuben Graves
Springs
Graves
Ed Wilson
Chicago
Sarah Phillips
Golden State
P. EB. Howard
Honteno
Nick Norbitt
Peoria
Richard MacShane
Maggie Conlin
la Salle
Anna Barnhart
Easter Observances And Local News In Wenona
Wenona reports Easter services across churches with baptisms at M E church and grand decorations. Notable visits by Judge Gregg and others, a Toluca wreck aftermath, Golden Wedding anniversary of J W Argubright and wife, and a church bazaar at Armory hall with a fine supper. Community updates include Vasar, graduates home from universities, and a road to progress with church and social plans.
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M. E
E. W. Oliver
Central Illinois Conference
M. E. Church
Baltimore
Kenneth
Virginia
Toluca
J. W. Argubright
Wenona
Longpoint
Livingston County
Butler
Illinois
Argubright
Cedar Point
la Salle County
Argybright
Lydia J. Hall
New Boston
Mercer County
Forty-fourth Illinois Infantry
Webster City
George W
Lincoln
Neb
Anna Youngeras
Hamilton County
Iowa
James H
Morgan County
Emma J. Fowler
Streator
Ill
Mary E. Burney
Herron
Nellie F. Obenchain
Whiting
Ind
Ralph
Alonzo
Laura
William H
M. EB
Grand Army Post
George
James
The Passing of the Lamp and Acetylene Lighting
Acetylene gaslight is praised as brighter, cleaner, and safer than kerosene, with color balance like sunlight. It allegedly costs less and requires less maintenance, promising greater leisure for households. Acetylene Jones invites inquiries at 4 Adams St Chicago Ill for evidence and demonstrations.
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Missouri
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
County News Notes on Declamation Contests and Church Officers
Venona Index reports that Mildred VanHorn and Irene Robins on the declamation team for first and second class. Oratory contestants include Lillian Favre Oril Hoge Marie Hoge Stella Turner Joe Foster and Owen Young. Coach Bassler’s group practiced basketball and Sparland is the likely entry. Presbyterian church annual meeting led to T. D. Judd Samuel McAllister reelected elders and Mrs McGill John Locke trustees. Treasurers reported funds across church and societies.
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Venona Index
Mildred VanHorn
Irene Robinson
Lillian Favre
Oril Hoge
Marie Hoge
Stella Turner
Joe Foster
Owen Young
Bassler
Sparland
The
Presbyterian Church
T. D. Judd
Samuel McAllister
McGill
John Locke
Bob Onward Bright Bay Trotting Stallion Prospect
Bob Onward a bright bay trotter foaled 1899 stands sixteen hands one inch and weighs twelve hundred pounds. Sired by Hanson a son of Combination dam by Happy Heir with strong Onward blood through multiple generations. Described as a good gaited horse with speed and style and inbred to Onward. Season 1908 locations and sale schedule listed with terms: 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Grant Glover owner Carl Phillips groom.
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Hanson
Combination
Combine
Hettle Brasfield
Happy Heir
Nellie Grove
Nell
Ned Forrest
Edwin Forrest
Becca G
Overdon
Onward
Onward Silver
Benzetta
Dream
Administrator
Catchfly
Taglion
Abdallah
Goldsmith Maid
Aya
Eva
Godvin
Egmont
Langtree Grant
Ae Grant
Shiloh
Julia Logan
Logan
Nelly Paul
Black ‘Hn
Salebarn
McNabb
Mary Quintance
Lotant
Phillips
Magnolia
Wesley Allen
Stinger
Varna
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Kingman Implements
Cali
Surface & Ensign
Magnolia, Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Prudence
Magnolia Bank
Magnolia, Ill
J. H. Massie
Fresh Bakery
Griffith's Laundry
J. M. Downey
R. F. Downey
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
Lb. B
W. H. Weathers
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Reid
Griffith
W. G. Griffith
Putnam County
the Republica
Magnolia Department
R. A. Ward
Henry Republican
Mr. Dune
Frank Hetrick
Peru
Anna Daily
Clara Shirley
Charles Odekirk
Gust Deininger
John Beck
H. E. Allen
Mr. Allen
Paul Cramer
Sarah Cassell
M. A. Gallaher
F. A. Vaughn
C. G. Allen
A. L. Turner
Foley
A. J. Ironmonger
New York
County News
Bears
Castoria
Robert G. Dakin
M. D
Ili
Bob
Grant Glover
Carl Phillips
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