Magnolia Notes Include Local News and Family Updates
Local representative R A Ward of The Henry Republican receives full care of news items. Prof P Shideler vacationing in Indiana. Miss Iane Borden visited by her Rockford brother. Wilson Ramage and Simonton home for Xmas. Morphew Hardware lighting bank praised. A new Pythian sisters lodge formed with about 40 members. Debtors urged to settle with Dr W H Weathers. A J Bishop Harry Bishop and Albert Phillips building a house in Oklahoma on N J Mathis farm. Mathis accompanies them. Remains of John Ellenberg arriving for Magnolia interment. he died in San Francisco aged 39. A F and A M lodge officers elected. School entertainment at Masonic hall well attended. Teachers praised for fair. Logan Williams hired as assistant horseshoer for Magnolia and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Shideler
Indiana
Iane Borden
Rockford
H. M. Wilson
Harry Ramage
Bert Simonton
Morphew Hardware Co
W. H. Weathers
Magnolia
A. J
Harry Bishop
Albert Phillips
Oklahoma
N. J Mathis
Mathis
John Ellenberg
San Francisco
Cal
Varna
A. F
A. M Lodge
M Perry Dakin
S. W
W. H Wafer
J. W
Co. I. Morphew
R. A. Ward
S. B. Mitchell
Masonic Hall
Logan Williams
Putnam
Ww. H. Simonton
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Roannie Reymer in Magnolia
On Saturday December 14 a planned birthday surprise for Mrs Roannie Reymer of Magnolia unfolded with help from her daughter and nearby friends. Around 2 pm Ora Mathis delivered a load of cards letters and photos that revealed the celebration aims and thrilled Mrs Reymer as guests gathered for an 83rd birthday remembrance.
Tribute Echoes Across Time In Quiet Card Shower
Edged with nostalgia, a long life is marked by hundreds of greetings. The 83 year old woman receives 194 post cards 34 letters 8 photographs and 7 gifts from friends near and far sharing memories of youth marriage emigration and pioneer days. The note recalls a rhyme from Ohio and honors a family of three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Ohio
Soie
Accident near Palatine injures Harkins family
Friday morning December 20 near Palatine a buggy axle broke near a ditch causing Mr. Harkins to fall. Edith Harkins was seriously knocked on the head and rendered unconscious while Grace remained uninjured in the buggy. The injured were taken to the Kessler home. Drs. Dakin and Watson attended them as the community hopes for Edith and Mr. Harkins full recovery. Herman Breuning of Norman visited relatives here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Harkins
Edith
Grace
McNabb
Harkins
Kessler Brothers
Peter Grasser
Beiheter
Kessler
Drs. Dakin and Watson
Mr. Harkins
Miss Harkins
Herman Breuning
Norman
Christmas program delights schoolhouse crowd
Our notes say a Friday afternoon Christmas program by school children entertained the schoolhouse audience. George Gallaher returns home from Chicago for the holidays. Mt Palatine Gun Club's supper shoot concluded with Rollin Travis' side winning. Eddie Droll shows improvement. Darline Powell plans to return from Missouri with Alice Laughlin likely accompanying. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallaher
Chicago
Mt. Palatine
Rollin Travis
Eddie Droll
Darline Powell
Missouri
Alice Laughlin
Death of T. C. Colehower in Toluca and San Antonio
T. C. Colehower born Feb 5 1863 near Chillicothe Illinois died Dec 14 1907 in San Antonio Texas aged 44 years 10 months and 9 days. Survived by wife Lonella Taggart and four children. He lived in Toluca, ran a grain business, later real estate and insurance. Funeral held in Toluca with burial at Long Point after special Santa Fe train transport. He was a Mason and member of Toluca Camp No 3643 MW A. He left a legacy of kindness and piety with a life of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Colehower
Thomas C. Colehower
Chillicothe
Peoria County
Ilinois
San Antonio
Texas
Lonella Taggart
Long Point
Toluca
Everyody
Santa Fe
Deceaseu
Masons and Toluca
Floral tributes adorn funeral of beloved community member
Flowers from Woodmen, Masons and friends overflowed the service with beauty and abundance. Cards on the blossoms expressed mourning and love, noting the gifts as a silent, moving farewell placed on the casket by friends who cherished the sleeper. Tears accompany thoughts of reunion beyond the gates.
Pioneer Citizen Andrew J Bishop Dies in Wenona
Andrew J Bishop born April 27 1825 in Washington County Pennsylvania died December 16 1907 at Wenona residence aged 79. He moved west in 1853 settled in Putnam County married Eliza Champ in 1854 and had four children Charles W Mary E Lydia E and Lyman H. He helped settle Evans Township and later Wenona, belonged to ME church, supported Sun day schools, and served as steward trustee and class leader. Funeral at ME church with Rev J D Calhoun. burial Wenona Cemetery."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J Bishop
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Wenona
Putnam County
Eliza J Champ
Charles W
Mary E
Fred Whiting
Evans Township
Lydia E
McLoughlin
Ong, Neb
Lyman H
Bishop
Father Bishop
Hfe
Old Caledonia
Evans
Climax
Center
Venona
J D. Calhoun
John Foster
Thomas Gants
George Pierce
Amos Lake
George Dickey
J W Argubright
Jonathan Street
Heinlein
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Methodist Church
J D Calhoun
Elmwood
C . Kolf
Peoria
Winifred Brown
Butcher
Young
Harry Ellison
Julius Uebler
Bert Lambourn
Judge Gregg
South Timber Street
Chester Hoge
Chicago
Public Schools Close for Holiday Vacation
The public schools will close on Friday for the holiday vacation. Miss Christy and Miss Foster will be out of the city for the week. A new green house was completed by Mr Metzgar in the south part of town. The Pastimes basketball team had a game scheduled with Dana in Armony hall on Christmas day.
Electric Helpers Multiply Household Uses
The Delineator notes many inexpensive electrical devices that run on a standard socket, including an electric flat iron a tea kettle a chafing dish and a coffee percolator all costing about two cents per hour. Separately the Rock Island and Burlington railroads clashed over fast mail service to the West with Burlington keeping or reclaiming routes against Rock Island attempts to cut losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderdown
Public Auction at Grant Trone Farm Near Magnolia Ill
The owner quits farming and sells at public auction on Tuesday January 7 1908 starting at 10 oclock p m at the Grant Trone farm three miles west of Magnolia Illinois. Described property includes five head of horses seven head of cattle one full blood Poland China brood sow seven head of sheep poultry hay seed corn farm implements and household goods. Terms cash for sums up to ten dollars and credit nine months on bankable paper with interest if paid late and discount for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Trone Farm
Magnolia
Ill
Caledonia Church
Jersey
Poland
China
Plymouth
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Machinery Near Magnolia
Having quit farming, the undersigned offers at public sale on the Wm. Haws farm north of Magnolia at 10 o'clock Monday December 30 1907. Includes horses cattle sheep hogs farm machinery and more with terms cash or credit 12 months at 7 percent. George Borgstede A P Childs & Son Auctioneer Perry Dakin Clerk.
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Crass
New York
Bears
the Republican
Magnolia Department
Henry Reblican
Reymer
Mt, Palatine
J. G.6lemens
THE
Magnolia Bank
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
A. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry, TL
Rock Island
A. P. Childs & Son
Oscar Davis
J. 0
Hill
Charles Wood
J. M. Downey
R. F. Downey
W. A. Simmons
Magnolia, Ill
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico Chirulogical Society
St. Louis
Inn.s Bank
Ina
N. A
Robert G. Dakin, M. Dy
J. H. Massie
Mcnace
Griffifiths Laundry
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
X. Fhones
Magnolia and
McNabb Centrals
Ottawa
McCormick
Cassady Gang
Lamount & Credit
George Borgstede
Lawton
Alde Mah
J. M. Powers
J. H. Freaklin
Atate
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