Magnolia Notes Signal Ills and Visitors in 1910
In Magnolia, efforts note Little Helen Dakin is ill while Helen Hauger improves. H S Eddingfield travels to Spokane and Charles Morphew returns there. Frank Stringer’s infant daughter is very low. W H Skelton plans a short visit to relatives in Eureka. George Morphew family heads to Ocheydan, Iowa. Two Aberdeen Angus bulls and a herd bull are for sale. Masonic lodge and O B S chapter invite members to Jan 12 installation with supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dakin
H. S. Eddingfield
Spokane
Wash
Charles Morphew
Helen Hauger
Frank Stringer
W. H. Skelton
Hureka
George Morphew
F. N. Glover
Magnolia
Masonic Lodge
O. B. S. Chapter
O. E
Mrs Samantha Ong Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Samantha Ong died on Wednesday December 22 at St Francis Hospital in Peoria after months of cancer battle. The body was moved to Varna for funeral services and Magnolia cemetery interment. She spent most of her life around Magnolia and Varna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha Ong
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Varna
Magnolia Cemetery
Ong
Magnolia
Brother Grouch Advises Marriage and Morals Club Night
The Brother Grouch Line-Up Club meets with Grouch presiding. He exposes members’ foibles, offers marriage guidance amid humor, and jokes about Toluca trips and Dago language. Dutch Butcher adds a closing quip before the group breaks. A cough remedy ad and a church grocery debt anecdote follow.
Various Christmas Week Visits and Local Notices
Mrs R L Watson and Marjorie returned from Joliet after a week visiting relatives. Cleo Chance visited Henry with Charles Meier. Harvey Lorens from Chicago visited family from Wednesday to Sunday. Mrs Joe Shuck was poorly again. Misses Della Davis Alma Smith and Depue professor stayed at J B Alberts. Mrs Sarah Cassell improving slowly. Peter Clemens Sr regained health. Mrs George Hetrick sewing for Mrs John Beck. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Davis Glemmens. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised and sold by A J Ironmonger. Fred King family and Margaret Westmeyer visiting. Otto Seidel died aged 17 of inflammatory rheumatism. W W Hillabrand and wife visited Jennie Francis in Woodstock. B K Parrett family and Herbert Wierman with I P Wierman family for Christmas. Miss Mary Seery birthday cards received. Dr Leon of London, Canada, spent Christmas with George Greiner. Clifford Long visited from Bloomington for Christmas. Lizzie Wilson from Oak Park visited, plus brother at La Salle. J E Hartenbower family visited. First girl born to George Kaiser at Broadlands. Maud Hawley home from Rutland. S EB Boomer and wife from Champaign visited. Lawrence Does Charles Hartenbower and daughter Merle spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Wm Kreis of Peru. Miss Mary Helgoth visiting Henry. Tonica high school to play basketball with John Byaney consolidated team on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Watson
Little Marjorie
Joliet
Cleo Chance
Henry
Charles Meier
New Mexico
Harvey Lorens
Chicago
Joe Shuck
Della Davis
Alma Smith
Depue
J. B. Albert
Sarah Cassell
Peter Clemens
George Hetrick
John Beck
Davia Glemens
Fred King
Margaret Westmeyer
Waverly
Otto
George Seidel
Morton
W. W. Hillabrand
Jennie Francis
Woodstock
B. K
Oak Park
la Salle
J. E. Hartenbower
George Kaiser
Broadlands
Maud Hawley
Rutland
S. EB
Boomer
Champaign
Lawrence Does
Charles Hartenbower
Merle
Wm. Kreis
Peru
Mary Helgoth
Tonica High School
John Byaney
Consolidated
Toluca seen as little Italy sparks local dispute
The Streator Free Press claimed Toluca is largely Italian governed. The Toluca Star rebutted with a list of city officials showing mixed nationalities including Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Polish. The piece notes a Toluca representative in Springfield and comments on local demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator Free Press
Toluca
Italy
Mediterranean
Springfield
Streator
Local Notes and Visits Fill January in Lisieant
Mi noak and nearby residents share visits from relatives and travelers. Ed Reynolds visits family in Illinois. Mose Dugan heads to Denver with horses. ice boats up locally as 13 inches thick ice spreads. James Davey attends funeral in Wheaton. Lestant Masons install officers with J M Hannum honored. Will C. Does scores at bird shows, Geneseo, Mendota circuit. English Spavin Liniment advertised for horses with A J Ironmonger contact.
Peoria faces largest city appropriation in history
In Peoria the finance committee asks for 1 014 458 dollars for city needs the largest appropriation on record. Other items note Charles H. Lewis purchasing Neponset village electric plant and Arthur Waddell of Macomb holding a bowling championship score of 278. Carnegie offers 20000 for a Peoria branch library if a site is donated and 2000 annual maintenance is guaranteed. Brimfield and Mendon report fire losses and a Masonic lodge fire charter lost. Fifty nine pedigreed shire mares sell for average 603 with top price 1650. Ella Flagg Young elected Illinois Teachers association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rose
Charles H. Lewis
Neponset
Chicago
Peoria
Illinois State Poultry Association
Springfield
Arthur Waddell
Macomb
Andrew Carnegie
Mendon
Masonic Lodge
Bushnell
Ella Flagg Young
Illinois ‘Teachers’ Association
Brimfield
Charles Simons
Dr. Hawkes
Simons
Rural schools and roads tie into nation’s progress
James J. Hill argues government waste in warships should instead fund practical agriculture in schools, urging bipartisan unity though noting shipbuilders’ dividends. Roosevelt is praised by officials as “Bwana Tumbo,” while East St. Louis seeks a new name Cahokia or St. Clair, and Columbus Day is not a legal school holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Northwest
Republican Party
Streator Free Press
Uncle Joe
Streptor Free Press
Roosevelt
British East Africa
East St. Louis
Cahokia
St. Clair
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promoted by Local Seller
Chamberlain’s cough remedy is praised as a meritorious treatment for cold complications in head throat chest or lungs. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger. The ad notes national business prosperity and urges readers to seize opportunities nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J. Ironmonger
Get Out and Walk for Morning Health and Open Air Tonic
An indoors working man should walk daily for fresh air and sunshine. A two mile morning walk improves circulation, refreshes the body, and readies one for work. Outdoor exercise opens pores, loosens joints, and clears waste. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted for throat and lung ailments and sold by A.
Government plans large treasury replenishment
The national government moves to issue 100 million dollars to replenish the U S treasury. The six month fiscal deficit stands at 28 5 million dollars. The recovered 20 million dollars stolen from the government by the sugar trust would prove useful now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury
Sugar Trust
Don's Kidney Pills Advertised by a Henry, Illinois Carpenter
Back pain urinary issues and dizziness signal kidney trouble. Dean's Kidney Pills, praised by Henry citizen C W Woodward, are recommended as a trusted cure. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents nationwide, 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry
C. W. Woodward
Carpenter
T. J. Segraves
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Magnolia Department
Patterd
Magnolia, Ill
BACO
Puritan
Potter & Potter
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirulogical Society
Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
BH. F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Magnolia and
McNabb
Robert G. Dakin
M. D
E.h.gchild
Real Estate and Insurance
Tonica
A. B. Smith
Brother Grouch
Clark Haws
Haws
Hans
Brother Jay Dunne
Brother Dunne
Harry Ramage
Ramage
Fred Smalls
Smalls
Grouch
Fellers
Dutch Butcher
Indiana
Jesus
Illinois
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Detroit
Ilinois
Foley
Emma Breno
Bloomington
Robert Kelso
Will Shea
Corning
Ruth Johnson
George Kiag
Stella Williamson
Blanch
Cassie Phillips
James Davey
William
Wheaton
Arthur Ball
Lestant
Wenona
John Kelley
Milwaukee Grain Co
Wisconsin
Lestant Lodge
Will C. Does of
Dwight
Ottawa
Geneseo
Mendota
New York
ER. Kerns
Magnolia Bank
Northern Illinois Co-Operative
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry, Ili
Henry Citizens
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