Magnolia community notes and local updates
Local official Ward serves Magnolia as Henry Re puicany representative with prompt attention to news. Reports list sick, anniversaries, and events including K of P initiations, a Galva visitor, grave illness of Miss Lillie Griffin, and a Peter Defenbaugh farm sale to Col. A. P. Child at 90 dollars per acre.
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R. A. Ward
Magnolia
Henry
Peter Defenbaugh
Col. A. P. Child
Granville
Ladies Aid shingle social at M. E. church February 15
The Ladies' Aid hosts a shingle social and entertainment at the M. E. church on Saturday evening February 15 at 7 30. Proceeds help the church immediate necessities. Program includes duets recitations vocal solo and readings by Rev and Mrs McCormick Margaret Balderson Margaret Studgvin Tracy L Skelton Ollie Roberts Ruby Sickinger Bessie Davidson Prof Shideler Helen Edwards Frank Moffitt and others.
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M. E
Mrs. McCormick
Margaret Balderson
Margaret Studgvin
Tracy L, Skelton
Ollie Roberts
Ruby Sickinger
Bessie Davidson
Prof. Shi
Hen sale and egg price comment in Kansas City note
A Kansas City man sold a hen for 1000 dollars last week and the Osborne Farmer states that at current egg prices the hen would need three weeks to lay enough eggs to pay for herself.
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Kansas City
Local Notices and Social Rounds in McNabb and Magnolia
McNabb residents report Alice Laughlin from Missouri visiting James McNabb. Mrs Ziegler entertains a brother and family from near Whitefield. Ennis Dakin of Magnolia called Friday. Ice men busy this week. F E Smith visited Henry, J H Massie called Granville, N J Allen of Magnolia called Tuesday. Edith Harkins begins school Monday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Madison welcome a baby boy last Saturday night. Fred Koehler progressing well. J D Shea of Minoak spent weekend in town. Mrs M D Massie seriously ill for several days. Mary Kuhn spent last week in Magnolia.
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Andrew Madison
Fred Koehler
J. D. Shea
Minoak
M. D. Massie
Mary Kuhn
Magnolia
Leech Succumbs at 76 in Florida Community
Samuel Gillmore Leech aged 76 died peacefully last Friday at the family home after a period of ill health. The community mourns the loss of a well liked man. tribute from neighbors notes his kindly nature and the aged sister remains in delicate health.
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Samuel Gillmore Leech
Leech
Mr. Leech
Owen Allen
Henry
H. E. Allen
Allen
Joe Winbarger
Mary Allen
Melvin
Lavonne Clemens
Harley Newburn
Funeral of William Horbach Held in Lostant
Lostant area notes report William Horbach died January 23 1908 at age 75. He left six children including Wm Horbach Jr of Lostant and Lizzie M Horbach. Birthplace Cologne Germany. Funeral at St John Catholic church then procession to Wenona. Numerous locals attended and other social visits noted from Bloomington Guthrie Normal and Streator areas following the death.
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Horbach
William Horbach
Lostant
Wm. Horbach, Jr
John J. McCoy
Chicago
Peter M Horbach
Henry Kelley
Henry Foley
Lizzie M. Horbach
Cologne
St. John’s Catholic Church
Wenona
Burial and social notes from McNabb Illinois area
The obituary and local notices detail a burial beside a wife, a Requiem High Mass by Rev Hand, travelers visiting for a funeral, and several household visits. Other items include horses and cattle for sale or list, with notes from F. E. Smith in McNabb Illinois dated 2 8-31.
The Two Sides of Farming Shown by Practicable Men
A midwinter farmers institute at Bonties Bros. in Petersburg discusses alfalfa as a major crop. Ed Fahey extols alfalfa for fattening work animals and potential breakfast use, while Col Bonnes counters with its demanding cutting schedule from May to September, urging discouragement of alfalfa cultivation in this latitude.
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Petersburg Democrat
Ed Fahey
Herman Rogge
John Bennes
Bonties Bros
Fahey
Battle Creek
Col. Bonnes
Salem Club
Harmon Marbold’s
Dr King’s New Life Pills Boost Digestion Tone
Advert says everyone feels good when digestive organs work properly. Dr King’s New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so well users feel better. Bee pills priced 25 cents at A J Ironmonger’s drug store.
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Dr. King
A. J. Ironmonger
New Ruling for Clerks on Naturalization Fees
Clerks of courts with naturalization jurisdiction must not issue petitions until the full $4 fee is paid. The comptroller orders $2 payable at once and the other $2 held until the final order is entered. The change aims to curb nonpayment after refusals and increases clerical workload.
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Secretary of Commerce
Richard K. Campbell
Division of Naturalization
Comptroller of the Treasury
Foley's Orino Laxative: a preventive, pleasant remedy
Foley's Orino Laxative is presented as a new improved laxative that does not gripe or nauseate and is easy to take. The product is guaranteed at A. J. Ironmonger 3, 2-6-4.
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A. J
Public Sale of Farm Property Near Magnolia Illinois
Arthur G. Haws announces a public sale at his father's Magnolia area farm on Friday February 14 1908 at 10 o'clock. Lots include six horses five cattle two Duroc Jersey hogs farm implements and household items. Terms: cash for 10 or less and 12 month credit on larger sums with 5 percent discount for cash over 10. Auctioneers A P Child & Son. Clerk J G Clemens. Also a brief note on Congress handling many bills and minor early business.
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Magnolia
Ill
Road Stud
Arthur G. Haws
A. P. Child
Three Ans for Town Collector Nominations in Venona Index
The Venona Index lists three candidates for town collector subject to the Republican caucus. They are D. W. Swartz, F. P. A. Packingham, and T. C. Wilson, with decisions pending caucus action.
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Venona Index
D. W. Swartz
FP. A. Packingham
T. C. Wilson
Official list of offices to be filled and party conventions
A lengthy roll lists offices to be filled next fall including presidential electors governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor general attorney general state treasurer university trustees court clerks and several district posts. It notes the 1908 Republican National Convention set for Chicago June 16 after 31 votes on first ballot and Democratic National Convention scheduled for Denver July 7.
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Public Accounts
Supreme Court
Congress
State Board of Equalization
General Assembly
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
Denver
Pastor Urges Flock to Live in Present Not Past
A pastor tells his congregation to focus on the future while acknowledging the value of the present. The remarks emphasize living mindfully and not dwelling on bygone times.
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Conning Castoria
Laffthiedd
Magnolia Department
George W. Ramsey
P. Lodge
Stratton of
Galva
McCormack
Martin Thompson
Magnolia Township
Magnolia Bank
W. H. Johnston
W. H. Weathers
J. M. Hannum
Masonic Hall
G. A. Morphew
Venona
Lillie Griffin
Frank Stinger
Frank
R. W. Spencer
Alex Johnson
Victoria Keller
J. C. Johnson
Price Valley
Rasmussen
Danish Lutheran Church of McNabb
J. H. Price
James Sivell
Magnolia High School
Shideler
Ralph Hecht
St. Paul Coal Company
E. A. Mathis
Hope Dancing Club
Miss McDowell
Prof. Shideler
Shingle Social
Foley
Hand
Mae Egan
Joe Moore
John McCoy
Nellie
William
William McHatton
Pullman
Atha
F. E. Smith
McNabb, Ill
Dr. Hess
J. G Clemens
Magnolia, Ill
DR. King’s
Earl Shamburg
Cadell
Kas
Henry, Ill
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Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Senate
J. H. Massie
McNabb
Fresh Bakery
Griffith's Laundry
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
R. F. Downey
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirulogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina, Ill
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Magnolia and
McNabb Centrals
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