Local magnolia notes include births moves and arrivals
Magnolia residents report a 10 pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Wilkins on the 18th inst. Amos B Wilson visited Peoria Sunday. Mrs Grant Glover hosted Miss Bane and Miss Schaef er over Sunday. Henry Bishop returns from Iowa. A group of bridge players gathered Saturday with hopes for a share of the plum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant.Glover
Miss Bane
Dana
Misa Berths Schaefer
Rutland
William. Wilkins
Welcome for his Grace and school news in LaSalle county
An assistant superintendent of schools in LaSalle county received a hearty welcome from local friends during a Tuesday and Wednesday visit. John Davidson collected 184.96 from Woodman Accident Association as compensation for a horse kick injury. A future Magnolia Masonic Hall musical program by local talent will benefit the Ladies Aid for the church, with date details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A
Magnolia
Republiccan
TS Swit
Fegere County
Bia
A. Friends
Swift
Bila
LaSalle County
John Davidson
The
Woodman Accident Association
Davidson
Woodmen
Magnolia Masonc Hall
Bridge Contract Let by Magnolia Township Officials
Last Saturday the Magnolia township Commissioners of Highways let contracts for two steel bridges on Clear Creek and Wolfe Hollow. The Barnett Bridge and Iron Co of Cliton won both bids at 1875 dollars, supplying all lumber for the two structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Highways
Magnolia Township
Travisford
Clear Creek
Henry Road
Wolfe Hollow
Barnett Bridge and Iron Co
Clitnton
Illness Interferes With School Teaching Plans
School notes show Mr Morlan ill last Friday causing Miss Ensign to lead the high school while Bessie Hannum taught the intermediate room. A notice posts the term from February 26 to March 4. Primary pupils listed as not absent or tardy in January include Mildred Ruble Mintle Rolley Barbara Wells Walter Horton Mahlon Casteel Leland Swindler George Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morlan
Miss Ensign
Bessie Hannum
Stee
Cmfford Hawes
Swindler
Mildred Ruble
Mintle Rolley
Barbara Wells
Walter Horton
Mahlon Casteel
Leland Swindler
George Thompson
Poe
Valentine
The Mother Goose Party Keeps Town in Whimsy
A lively gathering featuring folklore characters from Simple Simon to Witch of Endor entertained guests. Performances by Jack Spencer and Morphew plus Ralph Paxon’s daughter highlighted the evening. The event ended with a grand march and informal reception aided by a graphophone. Sales of homemade candida and peer raised about $307.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vather
Mother Goose
Selah
Mytha
Hob-Goblins
Simon
Endor
Jack of
Silver Hair
Banquo
Gander
Jack” Spencer
Blue
Ralph Paxeson
Cure for Eczema with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
Frank Farmer of Bluff City Kentucky reports his baby’s eczema cleared after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He praises the product for removing scabs and restoring healthy hair growth and warns against counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve, noting the original by F C DeWitt & Co. is on every box. Sold by J E and B A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Frank Farmer
Bluff City
DeWitt’s
F.C. aWitt& Co
J. E
B.A. Powell
Republican
Work of the Hennepin Canal Nears Completion
The Hennepin Canal system is nearing completion with total cost about 7 million dollars. The main canal from Hennepin to Rock Island and the feeder to the north of Sheffield cover about 60 and 27 miles respectively and will support 600 ton boats. The locks are concrete and among the finest, with steam, horse power and gasoline propulsion. The project promises lower freight rates and easier transport, with dredging underway at Cecil’s Slough and two large dredges in operation to handle peat and other obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Rock Island
Rock Falls
Sheffield
Europe
Count von Weseemberg
Kaiser William
Exaela
Cecil’s Slough
Weat
Wyanet
Globe Construction Company
Cecil
Must Reside on Routes for Rural Carrier Examinations
Regulation set outlines eligibility for rural carrier exams to be held in Washington. Applicants must live within the route territory, be US citizens, aged 17 to 55 unless honorably discharged, physically able, sober, truthful, and without recent public-service dismissal. Four US citizen vouchers from the territory required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cost Office
Rural Carrier Examining Board
Washington
United States
Hednet
Henry
Early Risers Promote Health Through Liver Support
A promotional note touts Little Early Risers as a safe, effective remedy that cleanses the system and aids the liver. The pills are described as gentle, non gripe-inducing, and capable of rebuilding bodily tissues, with sales by J. E. and F. A. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F. A. Powell
Local visits and community notes from Varna and area
W G Griffith F E Smith and T J Smith were in the southern part of the state last week. Many residents attended the leap year dance in Varna last Friday. Henry Bossenburger shipped three carloads of goods to Williams Iowa and holds 240 acres of land. George Koehlers has been quite sick for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Griffith
F. E. Smith
T. J. Smith
Varna
Henry Bossenburger
Williams
Iowa
George Koehlers
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Ulcer On J B Orner
A four year battle with a leg ulcer ended when Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured J B Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. The remedy is praised for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles and sold for 25 cents at De Powells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
de Powell
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O. F. Taylor, M. D
Jae Teorident
Kenwarn
Ramage House
C.H. Ransom
Illinois
A. J. Bishop & Son
Magnolia, Ill
WM. Brenn & Son
Witte A
Perry Dakin
Special Agent
Dir
Nonien’ Fields
Henry Bishop
Hanoum
Ramage -House
Amos B. Wilson
Péoria
Mr. Wilson
Bumgarner
Belle
Putnam
Rita. Peterson
Tonica
Robert Downey
Henry Dean
Charles Hannum
Thierry
T. D. Thompson
Traus
Toluca
Stephenson
Bloomington
J. C. Sutherland
Charles Golden
Mra Golden
Allen Coe
Iows
Hey
Achim Halbleib
Isaac Weirman
Cotage Hill
C. O. Carlberg and Son
Galesburg
C. B. Willey
Mr Willey
Aberdeen
Ditford
Taeda
Hainois
Magnolia Bank
Magnolia Taxpayers
Vogelsang Bros
O. W. Trone
Magnolis Township
Marshall County
R. W. Spencer
Earth
Granville Eet
Jenabb
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