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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
6
Magnolia notes list J W Thornton in Chicago and many visitors from Varna McNabb Henry and Lostant. Local commerce includes Perry Judd sale and Magnolia Bank reminders. Community events include a Christmas plan and a benefit ball raising 5 5.05 for Fred Defenbaugh with donated orchestra services.
List of Magnolia School students named for November as not absent or tardy. Names include Prinary Rodom Mildred Ruble Margaret Dunne Harriet Eddington Minnité Rolley Barbara Wells Gladys Ray Amber Ramsey Walter Horton Ed Defenbaugh Floyd Lundgren Lel and Swindler Emery Allen Myrtle Swanson J ines Lundy teacher Intermediate Room Lyle Allen WIN Rolley Margaret Balderson Winnie Eddingfeld Edna Lundgren Ollie Roberte Gladys Ruble Cly Wells Anice Wella Bertha Fasign teacher.
Gratitude is expressed for the benefit ball held for Fred L. Delanbaugh and Perry Dakin, noting kind deeds and appreciation from the community. Transacting parties are mentioned in relation to the event in Hennepin on Monday.
A reporter tours Hennepin to photograph an old ferr y linking the Putnam county capitol with the Illinois river west shore. The piece recounts the 1831 start, the horse powered rope ferry, and the famed horse Bill who drives the boat across the river, with ice rescues and long service since 1845 under leased operation.
Magnolia residents mingle with visitors as Mt Palatine businessman A Lelachut visits town His daughter Anna returns with him and Magnolia bank ads promote drafts nationwide The naw mall work is ahead of schedule Illinois Central mall train runs late but recovers mail delivery Mrs Lewis Carleop undergoes cancer surgery at St Francis hospital Magnolia locals report progress James Dunne moves into recently bought home and plans permanent residence Rev I W Johnson delivers sermon with wife’s solo The Life Boat and urges attendance next Sunday night
The body of Mra Isenbauer of Mc Nabb who died recently at Watertown was brought here Tuesday for interment. She had long lived in Putnam county and many friends attended to pay their respects. The obituary notes a blood poison illness. A lecture audience observed improved heating after a new furnace was installed. Clarence Mathis and wife of El Paso paid an unannounced visit to Joseph Reymer. George W. Griffin of Sandy hosted guests for a Sunday gathering. The Magnolia course of entertainments was praised for its quality. Judge Mills traveled from Hennepin to Putnam and Lacon for court, while Judge Gregg of Marshall county remained at home in Wenona. Charles Wierman and Harry Hull were among locals in town. School Notes will be a feature next issue. C F Morphew noted the birth of an eight pound daughter December 6. Magnolia township commissioners held a regular highway meeting Saturday.
A local farmer along the Joe place north of town reported an unusually large corn yield that may set a regional record. Estimates suggest a bumper crop, with potential for outstanding production this season near Lottsoc and surrounding area.
The article lauds Dr A A Willits for a popular lecture last Thursday, calling him a genial figure of the old school. It portrays his talk as urging daily sunshine and adherence to the Golden Rule to brighten others and oneself.
Dr BE E Barbour, formerly of Magnolia, has bought out a Peoria practice and will take charge next week. He replaces Dr C M Colling who will focus on surgery. Magnolia friends hope the move proves pleasant and profitable.
B M Walker, a rural mail carrier, takes a lay-off this month. Ed Defenbaugh will handle the route. Ben plans to spend time buying poultry during the holiday season. Christmas and New Year fares offer one and one half round trip between all stations. Tickets on sale Dec 21, 25, 31 1903 and Jan 1 1904. Return by Jan 4 1904. F B Kerns, Agent. McNabb Illinois Dec 4 1903.
A fragment notes accidents involving a familiar remedy causing burns and sprains. It mentions repeated injuries and a price tag of one dollar at a Dr shop, but details and full context are missing.
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