Local Notes From Magnolia Area and Nearby Towns
This week’s column covers farm moves, social visits, and local incidents. M. H. Broaddus plans to move to Henry with daughter Mrs. J. L. Jones. S. B. Mitchell attends family death in Beallville. a tramp recounts prior express service career. an Ottawa case pays $200 to a Doctor McLean for urgent amputation. The city enacts air rifle restrictions. Illinois Central acts against station loafers. wallpaper removal tip offered for old walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republican
J. T. Smith
M. H. Broaddus
Magnolia
Henry Smith
First Street
Schlosser
W. H. Wombacher
Lester Brown
Pacific Coast
L. &. Phillips
W. C. Engel
Ralph DeMott
Eureka
Phillips
Chillicothe
D. I. Davis
la Salle
Slank
S. B. Mitchell
Bealville
Mr. Mitchell
Henry
Theo Kaiser
North Edward Street
J. L. Jones
McLean
Bureau
Ottawa
Illinois Central Railroad
Pracce
Washington's Birthday Observed by Lobinger DAR Chapter
The Christopher Lobinger chapter of the D A R in Henry honored Washington's birthday February 22 with an open meeting at Dr and Mrs Coggshall home. Speakers guests and a program of prayers songs readings and a whistling solo highlighted the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Lobinger
D. AR
Henry
Washington
Coggshall
Mercer
America
Benjamin
Hall
Waddell
Peoria
Cincinnati
Memorial Centennial Hall
Ellen Law
Zeller
Cleveland
Miss Law
Philippines
Japan
China
McManners
Henry Chapter
Sarah &. Potter
Gertrude Bayne
George Lawrence
Magnolia
John C. Ames
Lacon and
Streator
Wety
Bushnell
School Notes Describe Debates and Class Activities
Louis Meier tutored piano this week as Walter Bayne returned to classes. Civics explored Woman Suffrage while domestic science prepared oat meal cookies and cake notes. Advanced and physics classes studied fish and telegraph experiments. Tracy Smith moves to the country. publisher Robert F. Menaul visited. Mesdames Frommel Deck Waterous visited classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Meier
Walter Bayne
Mesdames Phillips
Engel
DeMotte
Deck
Fromme
Hdna Bell
Laura Williams
Mesdames Frommel and
Sudden Death Fixes Inquest For Mrs Alma Mutton
Coroner Grable of Toluca called a. jury of inquest after Mrs Alma Mutton was found dead in her bed at her son Hiram Mutton’s home three miles west of town. The jury foreman Sheriff Charles Motter and five others found death from causes unknown to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grable
Alma Mutton
Hiram Mutton
Toluca
Charles Motter
Foreman
Joseph Bogner
R. M. Tremain
George Vail
M. L. Schultz
William Donovan
How 2 Dog Spoiled Feature of Dinner
A west city housewife leaves a Washington's Birthday cherry pie cooling by the back door. A stray dog climbs, taps the pie, and the dish dumps on its head. The dog licks up the mess as it bolts away, while the pie is ruined and the print shop loses a busy afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Doyle McAllister Wedding At Whitefield Corners
A home wedding at 6 pm February 26 191% united Louise McAllister to Roland Doyle at the brides parents Whitefield Corners. Rev J B Mercer officiated. ring ceremony. brief dinner. couple to set up on Doyle farm south of Whitefield Center. Also notes the birth of a grandson to George F Sleater of this city in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doyle
Whitefield Center
Harry I. Sleater
Peoria
George F. Sleater
In Memoriam Mrs Orsemtas Culver and Others
Obituary notices honor Adelia Chapman Culver and Alma Blossom Mutton. Adelia Chapman Culver, born Sept. 22, 1830 in Palymia Ohio, married Orsentas Culver in 1851. survived by daughter Lara M. Bourdette and son Gilbert Culver and sister Mrs Laura Carver. Alma Blossom Mutton, born Feb 18 1854, died Feb 21 1913. survived by husband William H Mutton son Hiram Mutton sister Mrs Roger Rowe and brothers Orin Cedar Rapids William and Mark Blossom. Funeral services held in Whitefield area. interments at Whitefield Center Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsemtas Culver
Adelia Chapman
Joseph Chapman
Palymia
Ohio
Orsentas Culver
Culver
Marshall County
Christian Church
Upper Kingdom
Gebhart
Bourdette
Whitefield
Henry Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Charles Aukland
Lewis Bogner
George Shorts
Vincent Schubert
Thomas Wabel
Joseph Bogner
Lara M. Bourdette
Gilbert Culver
Laura Carver
W. H. Mutton
Alma Blossom
Hiram
Mary P. Blossom
Henry Township
This City
William H. Mutton
Hiram Mutton
Roger Rowe
Henry
Orin
Cedar Rapids
Col
William
Mark Blossom
Missouri
J. B. Mercer
Henry M. E. Church
Whitefield Center
Mrs. Isabelle Vaughn Eglin Dies of Pneumonia
Mrs. Isabelle Vaughn Eglin, born December 15 1875 in Madison Indiana, died after pneumonia on February 23 near Magnolia. She married Martin Eglin twelve years ago and had no children. She was a Christian church member and Royal Neighbors. Funeral was in Magnolia with A B Smith in charge before burial in MadisonIndiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Eglin
Isabelle Vaughn
W. G. Vaughn
Madison
Ind
Magnolia
Christian Church
A. B. Smith
Death of Hugh S Finnegan at Lone Tree
Hugh S. Finnegan, born September 1, 1885 near Lone Tree, died February 25, 1913 of pneumonia after a week long illness. Funeral services will be held February 28 at 10 30 a m from the residence, Rev Fr Brennan officiating, interment at Lone Tree. C C Doran in charge. The notice includes condolences and a note urging bird lovers to feed warblers in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh S. Finnegan
Patrick Finnegan
Lone Tree
Ebbie
Fr. Brennan
C. C. Doran
City Officers Nominated for Upcoming Primary Election
The piece lists Republican and Democratic nominees for mayor city clerk city treasurer police magistrate and alderman across wards one to three with multiple candidates in several races. Voters will choose on March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
George EB. Pace
Addie Brown
Charles B. Anderson
Frank Morgan
Fred W. Potter
Charles C. Smith
Alex Brown
Lester Brown
Democratic Party
John R. Paskell
Elias B. Wright
James Hartley
George F. Johnson
M. and Church Morning and Evening Services Noted
The M. and Church announces Sabbath activities led by M. L. Coan with Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal and prayer meet Thursday. Last week 62 attended Epworth League. Mission Study covered India Awakening by Sherwood Eddy. pastor J. E. Mercer cites a Bishop Cranston letter about Goucher College seeking $1,000,000 with $150,000 still needed and appeals to women nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Sherwood Eddy
Empire
Bishop Cranston
Washington, D. C
Goucher College of
Baltimore
J. E. Mercer
Presbyterian and Episcopal church services noted
The Presbyterian church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m An illustrated lecture by Prof Whitten is planned Friday evening under the Endeavor society admission 15 cents children 25 cents adults The Ladies Aid meets March 5 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Wm Steele George T Griscel pastor The Episcopal church will have Rev Wilson rector of Liskilwa conduct services Sunday March 9 at usual morning hours All welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Wilson
Liskilwa
St Mary's Church Mass Schedule and Services
Rev. Fr. Gensler, pastor, announces Sunday services at 8 a.m. low mass with English sermon, 10 a.m. high mass with German sermon, and 2:30 p.m. Vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 a.m., daily except Saturday at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Timings Announced
St Josephs Church announces Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m and weekday services at 8 a m The public is cordially invited with Rev Fr Brennan as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Peoria Automobile Show Promises Best Ever Event
The Third Annual Peoria Automobile Show will be held March 12 14 15 by the Peoria Automobile Dealers Association. Displays will include pleasure cars commercial trucks and both electric and gasoline models at the Peoria Coliseum with attendants explaining features. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Peoria Automobile Dealers’ Association
Peoria Coliseum
Eight Hour Rain Fails to Dampen Civic Night in Henry
In Henry, a Queen Esther circle program at the M E church drew a well filled audience despite heavy rain. Miss Benjamin, Miss Waddell, and Mrs Anna Culver Hall delivered musical numbers and readings praised for their artistry and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria School of Motoring
West Bluff
Main Street
Peoria
Marseilles
Texas
Illinois
Ohio
United States
Streator
Ottawa
Jerry Wakey
Robert Heth
H. A. Danielson
R. B. Seaman
M. BE
Rochester
Ind
Seaman
John Kraus
Oklahoma
Queen Esther
M. E. Church
Benjamin
Anna Culter Hall
Henry
Benjamin, Waddell
Mrs. Hall
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Washington’s
Council Bluffs
Sophie Hyndshaw
Iowa
Scott
Bloomington
Adlai Stevenson
Miss Gillet
Elkhart
Ill
J. J. Barnes
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