Magnolia Hints and Local Happenings Across Town
Numerous Magnolia items include D L Casteel in Missouri on business, Zila Griffin visiting family, a July 4 band concert in Pattonsburg, and birth of a son to Mr and Mrs W C Seibert. Notable events feature a destructive hail storm, Old resident George Larimore visiting, a Sunday school art display by J R Black, Grant Glover buying stallion Bob Onward, and upcoming August 21 Chautauqua with Cleveland Ladies Orchestra and Gov Robert M La Follette in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Casteet Ia
Missouri
Mics Zila Griffin
Pattonsburg
W C. Seibert
Nancy Henderson
Altoona
Wilt Ransom Frank
Magegte Cyrus
Mary Zengen
Peoria
Frank Zenzen
Mra
Zabeth Mathis
Piper City
Dave
George Larimore
Oklahoma City
L. C. Badgley
Larimore
Henry Kidd
Kidd
J R Black
Mr Black
Grant Glover
Roadsters
Bob Onward
T J Smith
Magnolia
J. 8 Phillips
Mitchell
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Robert M LaFollette
Wisconsin
Reminiscences From Beallsville in 1837 to 1840
A letter from Beallsville in Washington County recalls boyhood days from 1837 to 1840. The writer describes the old town, its people, and landmarks, noting spring rains, harvest efforts, and community life including churches, hotels, and local homesteads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ib Dilteinell
Beallsville
Washington County
Pabush
Magnolia Dept Republican
Sir Raley
Salt Lake City
Lah
Johna Swaney
The
Republican
Republic Cod
Beatnville
Magnolis
Moore
Fredericktows
Songol
Asiogin Keene
Peron
Ing
Waseast- Mais
Mononizmaheln
EOE
Old Magnolia and Village Projects Await Return Home
S B Mitchell writes from Morgantown to reflect on Magnolia and village improvements. He notes people rushing to secure jobs and the expectation of development under way. He mentions plans to return home after seven weeks away and hopes his anticipations are realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Morgantewa
Monongahela
S. B Mitchell
Blyly
Swan
Fryis
Troy
Chasges
Fms
Farmuly Gathering at Kays Home
Relatives of the Kays family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. James Kays home in Abingdon on June 23 to honor Mrs. Jane Bobbitt a niece of Mrs. Kays and Celia Spencer and Master Alvin Spencer from Magnolia. The day featured a picnic quiet socializing and a sumptuous lawn dinner with plans for an annual affair during Mrs. Kays lifetime as the sole surviving family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kays
Mnjoy
James Kays
Jane Bobbitt
Celia Spencer
Alvin Spencer
Magnolia
Abingdon
Abdingdon
Enterprise Herald
The Rural Telephone Fun Turns to Trouble
A rustic tale recalls early telephone gossip in a close knit community. Neighbors spread rumors via crank calls, sharing secrets and small quarrels that escalate as tensions rise among farmers like Jones Scroggs Smith Abel Boggs and Isaac. The piece contrasts innocent chatter with the brewing conflicts.
Fragmented Notice of Local Life and Faith in a Turbulent City
A garbled treasury of names, places, and events shows a city scene with discussions of love, guidance, and religion. References to Scroggs, Jone, and regional figures hint at social tensions, community notices, and church activities amid a broad mosaic of stray phrases.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wishlil
Geeat
Magnolia, Illinois
Sivel & Deienbaugh
W. J. Thayer
Hesident
Lostant
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Igen Sar
Speers
Magnolia Departeene
Dade
Magkolia Personals
Frovw Penns
Lvasta
Central
Jones
Scroggs
Smith
Abel
Mel
Isaac Boggs
Conclu
Epics
Eee Rew Hardware Company
Anderson
Magnolia Township
Oia
Boggs
Gesakore
Garriel
Pg Nee Ares Rea Deat
Loral
Tesarawak & Sunday School
CTBT
Patham County
Magne
Poncaday and Wiliness
ASB
Aram
Isimmaiess
Nere
Idilayy
Warwick
Ager. Cornaiyar
Apt Pte
Sherwrit
Jo Waerch
Seuee Atiaeroon
Ios
Siena
Nathan Brumpey
John Birdy
Kansas City
Chicago
Anderton
Edward Quinn
Henry
Ed Quinn
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