Magnolia High Extends Course to Four Years
Magnolia department expanded the high school program to four years with no graduates this year. The Alumni Association held its annual meeting and social for members and families. Burl Roberts, class of 1895, was elected president. Hattie Bouton Rolléy, 1885, vice president. Lulu Kidd Sammons, 1897, corresponding secretary. and Marietta McKirgan, 1895, recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia High School
Burl Roberts
Hattie Bouton Rolléy
Lulu Kidd Sammons
Marietta McKirgan
Secre
Alumni Social Sets High School Memories Aglow
The Magnolia Alumni held a reunion at Masonic hall on June 5 with officers including President and Mrs. Hattie Ditman Hilla and treasurer. Teachers and board members attended along with Rev. McCormick and families, while pupils enjoyed a day in fields east of Mr. McKirgan's. A lengthy program featured music and recitations, followed by a formal dinner with red and white decor and courteous service by students. Messages from distant alumni were read, and the piece reflects on the bonds between old school days and home town. Several former graduates from Magnolia and nearby towns attended, strengthening the Alumni link across distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammons
Old Magnolia
Laura Kirkendall Barber
Lestant
Morris Wilson
McNabb
Cordelia
Rev. Rasmussen
Evening of joy adds to our memory store
Expressions of enjoyment and hopes for many more such occasions linger as another pleasant memory is added to our store, ending with a note of reflection from L. B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B
Golden Wedding Celebration at Atherton Home
Fifty years ago today Henry Atherton and Mary Richards united in marriage in Salem Indiana. They later moved to Magnolia Putnam county Illinois where they farmed until retirement. A quiet gathering of relatives marked the anniversary with music flowers and cards long with a granddaughter present amid the couple’s declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Atherton
Magnolia
Putnam County
Ill
Mary G. Richards
Salem
Ind
Elizabeth Jane
William
Gertrude
E. V. Mathis
James
Golden Wedding of Henry and Mary Atherton
A retrospective tribute marks fifty years of marriage for Henry and Mary Atherton. The piece praises enduring love through joys and sorrows, noting the couple’s steadfast union and the golden sunset of fifty years together. It longs for continued happiness and urges readers to interpret their life as a model of faithful companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mary Atherton
Bucklens Arnica Salve and Community Notes Collect Hope
Bucklen s Arnica Salve earns praise from Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochan Ga for a healing foot sore. Community events include a Flag Day Children s Day program at the Congregational church, plush decorations, and large attendance. Local visits note Mrs W A Barr Lostant and Kate Gallaher Chicago while G O Davis and son promote strawberry orders. A fall injures John Friederick leaving him frail and Anna Leitschuh returns from Chicago nursing a sore finger. Mrs Ellen Leitschuh and Mrs Harth head to Troy Grove for Mrs Harth s ill daughter. George Burger purchases a new separator from Duke Bros Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochan
A. J. Ironmonger
Congregational Church
Vehurch
W. A. Barr
Lostant
G. O. Davis
Kate Gallaher
Chicago
Wm. Ort
Sipes
John Friederick
Anna Leitschuh
Ellen Leitschuh
Harth
Troy Grove
Lostant Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Wade Creech of Huntington West Virginia visit Mat Nelfing and Creech sister in law. Mrs Ella Fairchild and a sister return home from Streator. Regina Appel and granddaughters Anna and Mary Toemmes travel to La Salle. Maud James visits Tiskilwa. Maggie Merritt Le Buckley and Clara Singleton Danforth guests of Grace Patterson. Eva Burges of Chicago visits Lostant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fairchild
Streator
Regina Appel
Anna
Mary Toemmes
la Salle
Maud James
Tiskilwa
Maggie Merritt
Buckley
Clara Singleton
Child
Danforth
Grace Patterson
Eva Burges
Chicago
Lostant
Village
Elvera Lundgren
jNormal
Hoag
Princeville
Fred Hagg
Richard Boshell
Amboy
E. B. Eckles
Manteno
P. B. Howard
Samuel L. Kelso
Mat Nefsing
Peoria
Link Pope
Richard McShane
C. W. Randall
Normal
Laura Weber
Chicago University
Aleda Larson
Grand Ridge
Coulterville
Maud B. James
Gardner
Miss James
Lena Gross
Serena
Kate Dugan
Community Notes From Granville Area News
Local society items report Miss Elvera Lundgren returning from Normal University and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Hoag and son of Princeville. Faculty changes and WCTU officers are noted along with a tabla of small incidents and a Cadillac auto purchase by Col. Child. Reports of medical remedies and local business ads close the miscellany.
Bob Onward Bright Bay Trotting Colt of 1908 Season
Bright bay horse foaled in 1899 stands sixteen hands one inch high and weighs twelve hundred pounds. Sired by Hanson from a long line tracing to Onward and Great brood mares, with multiple dam lines including Hettie Branfield and Dream. A good gaited trotter with speed and Onward blood, offered for the 1908 season with modest insurance terms and local sale schedule through Grant Glover and Carl Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Combination
Combine
Hettie Branfield
Happy Heir
Nellie Grove
Nell
Ned Forrest
Edwin Forrest
Becca G
Overdon
Onward
Onward Silver
Benzetta
Dream
Administrator
Catchfly
Taglion
Abdallah
Goldsmith Maid
Aya
Hra
Godvin
Egmont
Langtree Grant
General Grant
Shiloh
Julia Logan
Logan
Nelly Paul
Black John
Salebarn
McNabb
Mary Quintance
Lostant
Phillips
Magnolia
Wesley Allen
Venola
Stinger’s
Varna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kingsford
Kingsford’s
Oswego
T. Kingsford & Sow
Oswego, N. Y
National Starch CO
Successors
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Ker
THE
Magnolia Bank
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
J. H. Massie
Griffith's Laundry
J. M. Downey
Magnolia Merory
Downey
W. A. Simmons
Magnolia, Ill
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes' University
Medico, Chirurogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
W. H. Weathers, M. D
A. R. Kreger
Magnolia, Ili
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Reid
Griffith
W. G. Griffith
R. A. Ward
Henry Republican
Magnolia Alumni Association
Song
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Ma
Henry Auto Co
Henry, Ill
MT. Palatine
Wade Creech
Huntington, W. Va
Mat Nelfing
Creech
Nelfng
Granville
Tee
Ella Packingham
Rebecca Holsburg
Kate Elliott
Col. Child
Mrs. Child
Senachwine Township
Waltham
8. L. Bowen
Wayne, W. Va
Foley
A. J
Bob
Grant Glover
Carl Phillips
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