Magnolia Grange Celebrates 33rd Anniversary in McNabb
The Magnolia Grange marked its 33rd anniversary on Saturday February 17 with a large turnout and a noon banquet. Toastmaster Oliver Wilson oversaw toasts on community impact women and farming notes. The program featured remarks by John Swaney and state master Oliver Wilson among others followed by songs recitations and a duet. Members and guests included Mrs J A McNabb visiting Princeton and notices of Leland Griffiths illness and John Kays of Magnolia death.
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John Swaney
Nira Beck
John Kays
Magnolia
W. G. Griffith
Leland
Champaign
Putnam County Announces Two Republican Candidacies
George W. Hunt declares for County Superintendent of Schools on the Republican ticket subject to the April 28 1906 primary. EH E Wonser enters the race for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to the April 28 1906 primaries.
Sheriff Candidate Jasper Cecil for Putnam County
On the Republican ticket for Sheriff of Putnam County subject to the primaries to be held Saturday April 28 1906 Jasper Cecil seeks the office.
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Putnam County
EH. E. Wonser
Jasper Cecil
Magnolia Taxes Collector Schedule
Magnolia bank receipts will be issued Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tax payments will be received at McNabb on Thursdays each week until March 1. Wm E Moffitt, Collector.
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Magnolia
Magnolia Bank
McNabb
Wm. E. Moffitt
Magnolia personals note many visitors and events
Magnolia items report visits from residents and relatives including Massie Lundgren Baker and others. News mentions weddings, illness recovery, church revivals, a local collector schedule, a theater fundraiser, a funeral, farm land ads, and wolves sighted near Potter home.
Varna Wedding Records Joyous Feb 15 1906 Nuptials
Mary Johnson and Walter G Palm wed at the Johnson home near Magnolia Illinois in a ceremony attended by about 150 guests. Rev Gustaf Erikson officiated and Mrs Erikson played the wedding march. Bride wore white satin with bead trim. groom in black. Bridesmaids were Anna Hilda Johnson and Minnie Carlson. groomsmen Gust Westerland Charles Carlson John Peterson. Guests presented numerous gifts of household items. Post ceremony reception and dinner followed on the Varna farm of the Palm family.
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Johnson-Palm
Claus Johnson
Magnolia
Ill
Mary
Walter G. Palm
Louis Palm
Gustaf Erikson
Venona
Erikson
Funebra
Anna
Hilda Johnson
Minnie Carlson
Gust Westerland
Charles Carlson
John Peterson
Varna
Fritz
Hilda
Bessie Johnson
Bride
Alban Palm
John Carlson
Charles Peterson
Albert Peterson
Toluca
Robert Peterson
Charles
Anna Berggren
Gilbert Peterson
Carl Peterson
Otto Peterson
Frank Peterson
Lacon
Amanda
Anna Carlson
Louis Carlson
F. A. Johnson
Peter Selquist
Oscar
Minnie Olson
A. J. Carlson
Ella Carlson
Eddie
Elmer Colson
Gust Westerlund
Esther
Elmer Carlberg
Galesburg
P Peterson
Marguerite Peterson
Rockford
John Hulmne
N. P. Peterson
Theodore Lundgren
Rutland
Richard Lundgren
Aaronson
Wenona
Charles Selquist
Rev. Erikson
Local General Store Promises Wide Selection At Summer Prices
A regional supplier advertises a broad catalog of products including seeders, disks, planters, wagons, harness, paints, oils, fencing, washing machines, pumps, wind mills, tanks and more than a thousand other items. They invite customers to call in for summer pricing and service.
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Moline
Peru
la Crosse
Morrison
Avery
Mandt
Heath & Millagan
Wright & Hill
Baum’s
One Minute
Waverly
Boss
Peoria
Simplex
Imperial
Ideal
Guarantee Wringers
Garland
Lisk Emanel
Eliott Anti-Trust
Porter-Myers & Bushnell
Magnolia School Entertainment at Masonic Hall
Magnolia school presents an evening of talent at the Masonic hall on Friday March 2 featuring a short comedy drama drills music and similar acts by students. Proceeds support school activities.
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Masonic Hall
Magnolia School
Valentines Social at MT Palatine Meets Entertainment
Mrs. Carl Huth visits Peru and the Valentine social is well attended with a lively program. Emma Does wins the girls arrow shooting prize and David Sipe takes the boys prize. The Gun club plans a supper for members and families next Friday. Edith Harkins is noted as a Tonica visitor.
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Mt, Palatine
Carl Huth
Peru
Iss Emma Does
David Sipe
Edith Harkins
Surprise party for Simeon Beck in Florid neighborhood
A Feb 17 gathering at Simeon Beck's Florid home drew about 60 guests who enjoyed games, socializing, and a hearty supper. Mrs. Henry Alleman and family visit Florid. plans to move to Tonica. Also noted are a Washington birthday program at the Presbyterian church and local happenings including birthday party for Marne Deininger and local business notices.
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Simeon Beck
Florid
Marie Deininger
Marne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spenger
Magnolia, Ill
R. W. Spencer
Strauss Bros
Sivell & Defenbaugh
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
O. F. Taylor, M. D
J. M. Downey
Illinois
Massie
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
Lash’ Place
Ramage, House
Magnolia Central
R. A. Ward
Henry Republican
George W. Hunt
Magnolia Personals
Frank Massie
Harry Hull
Lestant
Charles Baker
Mr. Caldwell
Streator
Dean
J. H. McKirgan
Cole
Ottawa
Magnesia
Charles Stockhaus
Oliver Wilson
F. B. Smith
Phoebe Bowers
Jennie McKirgan
Clear Creek
First National Bank
Henry
Alice Fiddock
R. G. Dakin
Aberline
Kas
C. F
Frank
Nels Olson
Olaf Johnson
Kristina Person
Abel Mills
Joe
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bell
Dudman
Laureka
Oxbow
Great Beyond
Schacht
Adair
F. R. Dennis
Qld Library
L. R. Kinnear
Ramage Hotel
Samuel Potter
Mr. Potter
J. G. Palm
Minnie Bjork
Church Notes
Strawn
Epworth League
Jessie Bmans
Mary Paxson
Marie Dunne
John Rolley
Louis Hary Clemens
Margaret Dunne
Vera Harris
Morphew Hardware Co
Silo
Glemens & Dugen
Magnolia, Illinois
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