Putnam County Institute to Hold Farmers Feast at Magnolia
The Putnam County Farmers Institute at Magnolia Ill will host a two day program December 22 and 23 1910 at the Masonic hall. The schedule features music address by Prof Fraser of the University of Illinois and talks on nutrition farming and public schools with several local speakers and performers. Premiums for exhibits and a list of prizes are announced with judging rules and entry deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Farmers’ Institute
Masonic Hall
Magnolia
Ill
Busby
Farmers’ Clubs
Fraser
University of Illinois
J. H. Wirsching
Anti-Saloon League
Galesburg
Rankin
U. of I
Marie Gallaher
Elsa Brenneman
Consolidated School
Helen Smith
George W. Brown
Paris
Tracy Skelton
Harth Roads
Clifford Order
State Highway Commission
A. T. Peters
State Live Stock Commission
L. B
R. L. Swit
Dunlap
Champaign
F. E. Smith
E. R, Bumgarner
Cash
Institute
George Borgstede
Robert. Mann & Co
Mann & Co
Robert Mann & Co
Hecht & Son
R. W. Spencer & Co
General Merchan- Wises Oeeres
A. Horton
H. EB. Jewell
W. H. Simonton
E. A. Mathis
Reo Automobiles
B. R. Spencer
A. Hecht & Son
TSG
Kellotz
Robert Mann & Coneerare
Carying
A. Hesht & Son
Magnolia Bank
R. W. Spencer & Cotter
Institute Deisionstitalels
E. R. Spencer
R. W. Spencer
General Merchandise
Lindon
Board of Supervisors of
Putnam County
Magnolitt Grange
Sparland
Dear Brothers
Tri-County
A. T. Stephens
D. McLeish
City Fathers December Meeting Minutes and Local Notices
Regular city council session on December 5 1910 includes treasurer Wm Slewers report and various licenses and payments. Post office Christmas notice urges proper addressing packaging class rates and inquiries. Henry K of P lodge officer elections held last Monday night with new officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paskell
Alds
Hutchins
Dille
Yanochowski
Doelzer
Brown
Ald. Smith
Wm. Slewers
Henry K
P. Lodge
C. C
Wayne Hupp
V. C
Arbid Clemens
Charles Dewey
Benj Hoyle
Elias B. Wright
Isaac Gilpen
C. C. Smith
I. G
C. F. Snyder
O. G. Fred Noll
G. H. Daniels
Public Sales Schedule From Readers Listed
Edward Dawson sale on Wednesday December 14 two and a half miles west of Henry city. A F Schultz sale Thursday December 15 Magnolia township. J L Barrett sale Monday December 19 Whitefield. Mrs A B Child sale Tuesday December 20 two and three quarters miles southwest of Magnolia. August Drager sale December 27 on A G Hillabrand's farm Magnolia township. William Salisbury sale Milo township Tuesday February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dawson
Henry City
A. F. Schultz
Magnolia Township
J. L. Barrett
Whitefield
A. B. Child
Magnolia
August Drager
A. G. Hillabrand
William Salisbury
Milo Township
Card of Thanks from the Russell Family
We the undersigned thank those who promptly assisted at the time of the burning of our home. Mr and Mrs Ben Russell Sparland Illinois December 4, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Russell
Sparland, Ill
First National Bank stockholders meet in Henry Illinois
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Henry will be held at the banking house in Henry Illinois on Tuesday January 10 1911. Signed J L Jones cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Henry
Henry, Ill
J. L. Jones
Fire destroys Miss Clark's cottage on Deacon Hill
Early Monday near 2 a.m. a blaze consumed Mary Clark's seven room cottage at Deacon Hill near Warren street and College avenue. Firefighters fought the flames for four hours, saving neighboring homes while the interior and most furnishings burned. Clark, widow of 16 years, lost all furniture valuables and a $50 purse intended for an Oklahoma trip. She plans to rebuild a smaller residence on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clark
Deacon Hill
Warren Street
College Avenue
Thomas Clark
Joseph Clark
Saratoga Township
Chicago
L. M. Bell
George M. Bell
Central
Clyde Worley
Clark
Oklahoma
Henry
Henry Burgess
C. Worley
Rev. Goff
Ida Barton
Rockford
Oscar H. Davis
Ben Bussell Dwelling Destroyed by Fire in Steuben
The Ben Bussell farm home in Steuben township west of Sparland burned last week after flames appeared in the roof on a windy day. Neighbors rallied but the house, a local landmark, was doomed though most contents were saved. The family will live with brother Frank pending new plans and the property is said to be insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bussell
Steuben
Sparland
Steuben Township
Frank
News of a Week in Chatsworth Area Vignettes
Andrew Fosburger of Chatsworth visits brother in law David Dwyer. Mrs. John Green heads to Tecumseh Oklahoma to care for a seriously ill mother. Charles Perdew welcomes a 10 pound baby. Various locals travel, heal, or host Thanksgiving gatherings, with notes on illness and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fosburger
Chatsworth
David Dwyer
John Green
Tecumseh
Okla
Charles Perdew
Thomas Wabel
Enid
Oklo
Fred Mead
Charles Meier
Messrs
C. F. Hallfarth
F. W. Potter
Peoria
Hilsworth Potter and Family
Dwelling of Roy Randall Burns in West Washington Street
Fire broke out about 9 am in Roy Randall’s cottage on West Washington street. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly, saving some contents though the home is wrecked. Insurance on contents was $400 of a $1,000 loss. Randall, away in Peoria, plans repairs with help of others using his carpentry skills. He and his family will stay nearby at the house next to the M E church north on West street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Cook
Barney
Meadows
McLean County
Daniel Ketchum
Edmond
Okla
Wright
Cassius Wright
Katie Forbes
Florida
William Franser
Bosworth
Thomas Monier
Charles
Peoria
Santa Claus
Clifford Haws
Charles Frommer
Jeanette
J. G. Cromwell
Fred Bauter
Jessie
Florence
Inez
Henry Jacobs
Clyde Bauter
Bruce
George G. Guyer
Henry
George Nicholson
Chicago
Lillian
New York
California
W. W. Efford
Sheboygan
Wis
Drefford
J. H. Crickenberger
S. L. Clift
Clift
Eilen Law
Gordon EB. Bacon
Wisconsin
Roy Randall
Washington Street
Randall
Christmas church notices and theater programs
Local church announcements cover M E Church Sunday schedule, December Christmas events, new member by letter, Epworth League, and community sympathy notices. Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Christian Church items list services, Bethlehem musical, and Christmas preparations. Star theater previews include Hearts and Politics, One on Max, and The Motor Fiend programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem
Young People's Choir
H. W. Burger
Star Theater
Max
Maxbinder Jinks
Andes
Motor Fiend
Slippery Jim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Putnam County Institute
R. AV. Spencer & Co
Tan
Holocker
Henry Bridge
Hennepin Road
Potter
Hennepin Record
C. W. Cook
Hennepin
Don Holocker
Henry Pike
Wolf Hollow
Henry City Bridge Co
Fred W. Potter
City Fathers
J. Schafer
C. McManus
Wm. Steimle
A. L. Hupp
Conrad Helgoth
Emil Lofgren
A. W. Kern
Wm. Green
Meister & Blankenship
Charles Heininger
F. T. Brown
W. A. Hupp
Ald. Brown
G. Halbleib
Standard Oil Co
Henry Electric Light & Pow
A. Doelzer & Co
Henry Post Office
United States
Theodore
Stockholders’ Meeting
Benj F. Hoyle
Fred L. Gallaher
Marie Herger
BE. A. Hall
Camp House
M. E
Epworth League
Frank Coe
St. John's Church
Episcopal
R. Bancroft Whipple
John W
Harry
G. C. Reddan
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