Local notices and community news from Magnolia township
Local figures John Ward outlines representation for The Henry Republican in Magnolia. A. A. Law and Tracy Skelton visitants, Rutland calls, and Will Skelton family travel noted. Sale of Aberdeen-Angus calves listed. Tax collector schedules Saturdays at the Magnolia bank. M. W. A. reports four candidates and fifty members. First annual K of P ball announced at Magnolia Masonic hall with music by Seligz. Surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Aukland. they move to South Whitefield. Ladies' Aid logs expenses and charity proceeds, including coal and janitor costs. event details and favors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Law
Henry
Tracy Skelton
Rutland
Will Skelton
S. B. Mitchell
Ruble
Toluca
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Magnolia
Frank N. Glover
W. H. Weathers
Weathers
Magnolia Township
Magnolia Bank
W. H. Johnston
M. W. A. Camp
Dakin
Putnam Lodge
No 646
Masonic Hall
Seligz’s
C. W. Aukland
South Whitefield
Marshall County
Mea Aukland
Eharety
Sigvachety
Stoner
Hopewell Township
Ill
Avery
Perry
Sawyer
pHenking
Winners at McNabb Ball Dance February shows quick prizes
The McNabb Ball held Tuesday evening February 25 featured a dance with multiple contests. Harness races awarded Mike Hepner as winner of a box of cigars, plus numerous other prizes including a barrel of salt won by Richard Risch, and various cigars awarded to multiple participants. The event also honored best waltzers, with Frank Hartley and Miss Simmons named as top couple and Miss Mary Zillmer receiving box bonbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Hepner
Johnson
D. C Mauffair
McNabb Bros
Dr. E A. Hall
W. H. Johnson
Richard Rdlsch
Duke Bros
George Ziegler
Koehler & Kern
D. G. Mauffair
Hutchins & Downey
F Kern
Box
Mary Zillmer
Birthday Surprise and Parsonage Meeting Noted in Letter
Miss Ollie recaps an evening hosted by Mrs Brenn with Mrs Roberts receiving a celebratory tablecloth from the ladies. They learn of Mrs Roberts' birthday and depart cheerfully. The Ald society plans its next meeting with Mrs McCormack at the parsonage on Thursday March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ollie
Mrs. Brenn
Mrs. Roberts
Minnie
Ald
Death of Veronica Weicherding noted inMt Palatine obituary
The community mourns the death of Miss Veronica Weicherding who died Friday evening February 21 at her aunt Mrs Lauf's home in Venona Franile. She was known for a jolly disposition and faithful work in the ram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Weicherding
Lauf
Venona
Franile
Ram
Community Notes Include Weddings and Local Visits
Local notices report an upcoming marriage to Anton Wolf and a Catholic cemetery interment on Monday February 24. House moves and relocations are noted for Tonica and South Dakota, with broader social updates from Toluca Troy Grove and Mt Palatine Gun Club gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonica
Henry Dose
South Dakota
Republiccan
C. F. Anderson
Colorado
C F Anderson
Anderson
Davis Store
Mt. Palatine
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Praised Locally
Mrs E Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and claims it gives quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and improves the blood. Sold under guarantee at A J Ironmonger's drug store priced 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E . Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
J Ironmonger’s
Local Notes On Moves Weddings And Visits In Peoria Area
John Durkey visits his mother Mrs Joe Beck in Peoria for a few days. Arvid Clemens and Archie Allen return from Oklahoma to stay indefinitely. Mrs Bruster leaves Joliet after a week with Mrs Clara Watson. Will Sei bert moves near Magnolia Judd place. Henry Bastian relocates to Hennepin. Joe Allen moves to Ike Boyle farm. A B Deiningers do carpentry for H B Allen then will relocate above his store. Mrs Joe Shuck remains weak. Harvey Lorens returns to school after helping care for Mrs Shuck. Walter Lawless family welcome baby girl born Feb 17. Emma Berminger travels for six weeks to West Baden. Veronica Wiercherding dies Feb 22 in Venona. Mrs Emily Dugan returns from Peoria where she aided daughter-in-law Mrs Lawrence Dugan in hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Durkey
Peoria
Joe Beck
Arvid Clemens
Archie Allen
Oklahoma
Bruster
Clara Watson
Joliet
Will Seibert
Magnolia Judd Place
Henry Bastian
Hennepin
Joe Allen
Ike Boyle
Deiningers
H B Allen
MWA
Joe Shuck
Harvey Lorens
Shuck
Walter Lawless
Emma Berminger
West Baden
Veronica Wiercherding
Venona
Emily Dugan
Lawrence Dugan
Mar
Deaths and funerals in Lostant and surrounding area
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Margaret Mitchell Wilson Merritt and related family, detailing age at death of 87 years 11 months 1 day, surviving children, siblings, and extensive kin. The piece notes services at the ME church, marriages, visits of relatives, and tributes to a life of faith, home, and neighborly trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mitchell Wilson
New Garden
Chester County
Lostant
Ill
East Richland
Bellmont County
Ohio
Mount Pleasant
Henry P Merritt
Rose Emma
Wren Curtis
Illinois
Lestant
Margaret Merritt
Belle
David Wilson
Wenona
Obituary of Miss Mary Lillie Griffin
Miss Mary Lillie Griffin born April 27 1869 died February 11 1908 at her parents home George W Griffin Wenopa aged 88 years 9 months 11 days. She was invalid most of life and suffered a severe starlet fever in early childhood that left lasting health issues. The obituary notes her Christian faith and endurance through affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lillie Griffin
Beloved Sandy Young Lady Laid to Rest in Cumberland Cemetery
The obituary notes a devout Methodist, Miss Lillie Griffin, who died after a six week illness. She joined the M E church in 1888 at Sandy and showed constant Christian devotion. She leaves a large family including nine siblings and many friends. Funeral service February 13 at the family home, with Rev J D Calhoun officiating and a quartet providing music. Burial followed at Cumberland cemetery Lower Sandy with pallbearers from her six brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sandy
Baskerville
J D. Griffin
Randolph
C E Griffin
Henry
U P Glover
Magnolia
U H
F Griffin
Lestant
Morphew
Daisy
B H Griffin
Better Land
Lillie
J D. Calhoun
M. E Church
Alice Moulton
Viola Gants
Anderson Skinner
Daniel Harter
Bernice Bridge
Calhoun
G. D Heaver
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland
Lower Sandy
No Rose of John Smiths in School Tale
A fragment from the Alton Telegraph recounts a joke about a boy whose dirt-smelled condition drew a teacher’s note to his mother. The mother’s reply says John was sent to school to learn, not to be smelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Arena Tee
Greece
Alton
Ams
Smiths
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R. A. Ward
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Amos Wilson
John Edwin
Haven
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Isabel W. Wierman
Hannah B Gatchell
Ottawa
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Isaac FE. Merritt
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Delia Comisky
Corning
Harry Dugan
Chicago
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C. O Dean
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Dean
Silas Kreger
Peter Dumbs
Pennsylvania
Margaret Henning
Mary H. Bangs
Kate Dugen
Wyatt
James
Margaret Dean
William
Virginia
Frank Morris
Martha Watson
T A Beall
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Oral Judd
Champaign
Cassie Phillips
Louis Taylor
Freeport
Gould
Samuel Taylor
Aleda Larson
Oglesby
M. M. Merritt
DR. King’s
Dr. King
Earl Shamburg
Cadell
A. J. Ronmonger
Henry, Ill
THE
Magnolia, Ill
Northern Illinois Co-Operative. Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry. Wi
Robert G. Dakin
J. H. Massie
McNabb
Fresh Bakery Daily Agency
Ortfith’s Laundry
J. M. Downey
R. F. Do
Xatls
W. A. Simmons
Bi Physican and
Surge
Centenary
Olive Street Bank
Barnes
Univ Medico, Chirurogical Societieae
Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
M. D
A. R. Kreger
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