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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
6
R A Ward serves as Local Representative in Magnolia for The Henry Re panliony and all news items left with him will receive prompt attention. He is authorized to transact all business connected with this paper.
Dr Fred Taylor of Granville visited Magnolia Monday. Mrs J H Harris was in Peoria earlier. Prof Drake of Xenia came with Rev H W Bell. Judding of Lacon did business in Magnolia Thursday. Harry and Frank Griffin of Lostant were in town. Benjamin of Bloomington visits Willis Mills. Mrs John Dean travels in Missouri to visit relatives. James Hiltabrand of Toluca visited his brother A D Hiltabrand. Clifford Haws en route to Lostant stopped in Magnolia. Sanford McAllister left after visiting aunt Nan Gurnea. George Ramsey Jr took a day off. Clarence Ray covered the west mail. Early oats cut. harvest below standard but better than expected. Ennis Dakin and Anisa Dakin attended Mendota races. Freddie Smalls Sr and daughter Lizzie move to Philadelphia. Dr and Mrs W M Weathers visiting Paxton area for about two weeks. Local attendance at Varna ball game. Varna defeated 4 to 1. Judge Mills reportedly bought a new Rambler. Magnolia seen rising.
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Alumni planning July 4 picnic in Magnolia Illinois recalled by letters from teachers and students. Miss Belle Evans writes from New York City about attending, enclosing stamps and a jingle. The piece also notes a loving poem about a peaceful inland village and community gathering.
A reader letter from Harriet Fyffee of Fairfield Iowa and notes from John H Widmer reflect on Magnolia high school alumni memories in 1906. The piece recalls old teachers, students, and the village’s pride in its four year curriculum, ending with hopes for future generations and a reunion obfuscated by time.
Letters from former Magnolia teachers and students dated June and July 1906 express gratitude for invitations to the Magnolia high school Home-coming. Recipients include John H. Widmer Ira M. Ong Frank R. Baker Nellie M. Baker and John L. Yolton with mentions of Magnolia Ill Bloomington and Albia Iowa. The notes recall school days, regret absence, and best wishes for the event.
Miss Beatrice Massie notes a Magnolia old citizens Fourth of July event cannot be attended due to health. H D Whitcomb declines, regrets missing reunion with western pioneers, while Magnolia church notes announce July 22 services at Magnolia charge, Sunday school, Epworth League, preaching by Prof Zeller, and Wesleyan male quartet. prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 with return card envelopes for offerings.
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