Magnolia News and Social Roundup from Local Magnolia Note
Magnolia notes report Dr. Peterson of Varna visiting, local visitors Perry Dakin F W Glover from Peoria, and Miss Mabel Newman and Miss Hazel Glover visiting Magnolia. Calls for church social at park, band music, and upcoming La Rose White Sox vs Magnolia White Rocks game. Haymaking and improved corn prospects welcomed. religious and moral exhortations accompany community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peterson
Varna
G. A. Morphew
Venona
Perry Dakin
F. W. Glover
Peoria
Mabel Newman
Henry
Magnolia
Hazel Glover
Low Point
Dr. Simmons
Taliferro
Putnam
C. E. Blankinship
Clark
R. A. Ward
Daisy Griffin
M. E. Church
la Rose White Sox
Magnolia White Rocks
Magnolia Ball Grounds
Widow of James McManus Dies in Ottawa Area
Mrs Ann HB McManus widow of the late James McManus died suddenly at Ryburn hospital at 1 15 this afternoon after an operation. Born January 16 1842 she married James McManus in 1863 and came to the city in 1876. Surviving are son Robert C of Chicago and Mrs W H Osman of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Borgstede
Joe Sivel
Ann HB
McManus
James McManus
Prospect Avenue
Ryburn Hospital
Albert G. McCaleb
Putnam County
Robert C
Chicago
W. H. Osman
Ottawa Journal
Prenatal Culture and Spiritual Guidance for Mothers
A religious exhortation urges mothers to prioritize spirituality during pregnancy. It advises prayerful living, close communion with God, and mindful, healthy practices to protect both mother and child. The piece warns against physical restraint harming a newborn and advocates developing body and mind while staying pure and devout.
Wm. H. Hulme Dead in Lockwood After Illness
Wm. H. Hulme a longtime resident of Lockwood Missouri died July 1 1908 at his home aged 87 after two weeks of illness. English born he came to Illinois around 1850 and moved to Dade County after the Civil War. He leaves three children Mrs Albert Grant Excelsior Springs Mo Mrs Paxson Magnolia Illinois and George Hulme Great Bend Kansas. Funeral services Sunday at 8 o clock conducted by Rev. Simmons Methodist Church with interment in Lockwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Hulme
England
Tolinois
Dade County
Clarence Paxson
Albert
May) Grant
Excelsior Springs
Paxson
Magnolia, Ill
George Hulme
Great Bend
Kas
Grant
Rev. Simmons
Methodist Church
Hulme
Lockwood Cemetery
Lockwood
Double wedding planned for two Naval officers
From the Washington Herald comes news of a double engagement in the Chester family of Washington. Miss Henrietta Chester will marry Midshipman Harlow Trask Kays while Miss Matilda Chester is engaged to Lieutenant Paul Allyn Capron. Both bridesgrooms are ordered away, with a joint ceremony hoped for after their returns, likely before February 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kays
Emory Kays
Washington
D. C
Herald
Magnolia
Phoenix
Arizona
Navy
Marine Corps
Robert A. Chester
Washington, D. C
Commercial National Bank
Harlow Trask Kays
Paul Allyn Capron
U.S. M. GC
Henrietta A. Chester
Pacific
Matilda A. Chester
Capron
Allyn Capron
First Artillery
Panama
Chautauqua at McNabb July 21 to 26
Local notes announce a chautauqua at McNabb from July 21 through 26 with fine talent daily. Social visits include Mrs. Luella Flitcraft and children staying with A. B. Wilson and family, plus other neighborhood gatherings and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Luella Flitcraft
Oak Park
A. B. Wilson
Max Whitney
Mary W. Smith
Edna Wilson
Pearl
Venona
Trix Taylor
Chicago
Wedding at Maplewood Farm Ends In June 1908 Union
Pleasant ceremony took place at Maplewood farm near Hennepin on July 15 1908 at 2 30 pm uniting Miss Etta T Cassell and Frank Glass son of Mr and Mrs Robert Glass under an apple tree Rev T C Moots officiated The bride wore white net over white silk and carried white blooms Best man Henry Hamill and ushers attended The bridal party included sister Mrs W J Hoskins matron of honor and Miss Bessie Cassell bridesmaid 35 guests dined served refreshments Guests presented gifts of silverware linen cut glass and more The couple departed for Henry at 5 30 pm to honeymoon in Chicago and will reside in Granville Illinois after August 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Farm
Hennepin
Etta T. Cassell
A. K. Cassell
Frank Glass
Robert Glass
T. C. Moots
Henry Hamill
Charlie Bishop
W. J. Hoskins
Chicago
Bessie Cassell
Cottage Hill
Henry
Granville
Ill
Enoch Glass
Ed Wonser
William Cassell
Harry Cassell
Loren Cassell
Toluca
Sarah Ham
Leslie Foster
Gus Foster
Ida Foster
W. W. Rowe
W. H. Lucas
Charles Bishop
Owen Allen
Bride of
Lizzie Humphrey
Wm. Schermerhorn
Bessie Schermerhorn
Alice Gloscop
Mattie Alleman
Putnam County Prairie Life in Early Days Nineteenth Century
The article recalls Putnam County's two thirds prairie, head of Grand Prairie to the Wabash, with timber revenue and sparse settlement before 1848. It describes treeless, sunlit horizons, dairy cattle on plains, wildflowers like sunflowers and cowslip, and early travel by canal and steamer to Hennepin in 1837. It notes homesteads, burning prairies for riding ground, and the 1848 to 1851 influx of settlers and square miles of virgin sod opened by plows and ox teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Smith
Epitome
Hennepin
Albert A. Davis
Putnam County
Grand Prairie
Wabash
Flora
Joel Hopkins
Lewis Skeels
Henry Studgvin
Prairie life and community notes from Granville region
Describes breaking prairie with a light plow drawn by two horses and the sounds of the open prairie. Observations include mirages near Granville, distant rifle shots, and large prairie fires. Notes social updates: visits from locals to Chicago, Campers at Pontiac chautauqua, and local church and parochial school activities. Mention of accidents and local church leadership changes.
Downeys to Return From Colorado Trip This Week
Mr and Mrs Wm Downey expect to be home from their Colorado trip later this week George Barr and wife welcomed a baby girl born July 12 Albert Ryan left last week for a visit to his old home in York state Misses Dorothy and Helen Volmer of Elkpoint S D visit their uncle Herman Volmer and family M J Toemmes and daughter Anna and J M Appel and wife travelled to Henry Sunday in Wm Groats automobile to visit Rev Fr Leo Krenz whom Mr Toemmes had not seen for 17 years, a schoolmate in St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary’s
Father Krenz
Colorado
Henry
Theodore Krenz
Chicago
Theo Gebhardt
Odell
John Doyle
Champaign
John Mulvihill
Mae Mulvihill
Wright
Clark
Pontiac
Elizabeth McCartney
Anna Keiff
Streator
Minnie Nelfing
Luella Coan
Texas
John Boshell
Ottawa
Carter
Pontiac Chautauqua
Sarah Reynolds
Ed Heady
R. W. Phillips
Adah Wilson
Verna Phillips
Wm. Groat
Leo Krenz
Mr. Toemmes
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Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
THE
Magnolia Bank
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
J. H. Massie
Fresh
Grif Oth
J. M. Downey
Petence
Ever
Shureday
R. EF. Downey
W. A. Simmons
IIL
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes University
Medico, Chirurogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
H. Weathers, M. D. O
A. R. Kreger
Magnolia, Ili
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Magnolia and
McNabb Centals
Henry Reublican
Celia Spencer
Madam Yale
R. W. Spencer
Lfe
Socrates
Quaker
HRAQ
Floyd Mills
F. B. Smith
Alice Tomlinson
Lostant
Fannie Willey
Cadillac Motor Car Co
Cadillac
Rollin Travis
Tonica
Bureau and
la Salle Counties
Joseph Schlegel
Spring Valley, Ilt
A. P. Child
Granville, Ill
Granville Echo
P. W. Zimmerman
Mt. Palatine
T. O. Linder
Ogema
Wis
Brother Linder
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