Village Notes and Social News Roundup
Mrs. R W Spencer is on the sick list. Hugh Wells of Toluca was a caller in town Friday. Henry Holdingfield returns from Washington. Rev Johnson of East Peoria was on our streets last week. Many from here attended the ball game at Henry Sunday. Miss Sylvia Snedaker returned from Hedding College Abingdon. Anita Roberts returned to Chicago after a pleasant visit. Alice Weaver is vacationing Kathleen Dunne substitutes. Mrs J Phillips was an overnight guest in Toluca. Goldie Simonton of Henry attended commencement here Saturday. Children Day exercises planned for next Sunday evening with invitation to all. Mrs Lawrence Grosscup and son of Iowa visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Ed Hepner of Peoria guests of sister Mrs Barney Piper. Josephine Simpson of Henry and a Mrs from Pierre S D were callers Sunday. Mabel Ricketts and Homer Thierry of Varna visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Potter Jr. Services at Strawn next Sunday afternoon Rev Jones of Lostant to preach. W C Potter came from Streator to see Grandma Potter. Prof Ryder giving sermons at M B E church. next Sunday at 11. Mrs H H Skelton entertained guests last week including sisters Mrs Harper and Mrs Hakes and nephews Frank and Morris Hall of Eureka. FOR RENT 160 acres known as Shields land two miles east of Magnolia for one or more years. Apply R M Barnes Lacon Ill the owner. 23 4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wells
Toluca
Henry Holdingfield
Washington
Johnson
East Peoria
Henry
Sylvia Snedaker
Hedding College
Abingdon
Anita Roberts
Chicago
Alice Weaver
Kathleen Dunne
Phillips
Goldie Simonton
Lawrence Grosscup
Iowa
Ed Hepner
Peoria
Barney Piper
Josephine Simpson
Pierre
S. D
Mabel Ricketts
Homer Thierry
Varna
Samuel Potter
Strawn
Jones
Lostant
W. C. Potter
Streator
Grandma Potter
Ryder
M. BE
H. H. Skelton
Harper
Hakes
Frank
Morris Hall
Eureka
Shields Land
Magnolia
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
Ill
Putnam County Wedding Unites Jen nie Viola Edwards and Frank Harlan Allen
The June 8 ceremony at the Edwards home near McNabb Illinois united Jen nie Viola Edwards and Frank Harlan Allen with Rev Denning of Normal officiating. The event drew about 50 guests from Henry Magnolia Granville and other areas and featured a ring ceremony under a lace bower followed by a three course supper. The couple plan to reside at a furnished home. Electric Bitters aid health and beauty for women with weak constitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Edwards
H. H. Edwards
McNabb
Ill
Jennie Viola
Frank Harlan Allen
Denning
Normal
Helen
Clyde
John Kays
Batiste
Putnam County
Allen
Local notes from Quaker Lane and area
Edna Wilson returned from Peoria last Sunday. Widespread social calls and gatherings mark the week with visits to relatives in Mazon Troquois county and to Fairbury. A Young Friends strawberry social and a church ice cream gathering highlight community life this week.
Marvelous Discoveries Mark the Progress of the Age
Air flights on heavy machines and wireless telegrams headline a boastful ad for a cough and lung remedy. James M. Black of Asheville credits the product with curing an obstinate cough after other remedies failed. The ad claims instant relief and a risk free trial, with druggists T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger guaranteeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
James M. Black
Asheville
N. C
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Locals Roundup of Births Visits and Accidents
Born to Robert Lee and wife a son on June 8. Peter Mortenson visited Springfield last week. Mrs. Jones of Sheldon at M. B. parsonage. Frank Moffitt ill with quinsy. J. M. Hannum taught Masonic lessons in Leland. May Jones and Mrs. Wm. Lutz visited La Salle. Rev. A. O. Jones went to Peoria for services. G. B. Hager family visiting. Leona Morgan and brother with A. H. Ruble. C. H. Merritt and wife home from Chicago. They spent Sunday with Peter Stillwell at A. M. Phillips. Wm. Jones and family left for Iowa. Epworth League to host crazy tea at M. Q. church. James Donaher injured by a sick horse, leg broken and bleeding. Monaher taken to hospital in Streator. Ira Kreger thrown by a colt, leg fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Hager
Henry
Lena Merritt
Dwight
Leona Morgan
A. H
C. H. Merritt
Chicago
Peter Stillwell
A. M. Phillips
Wm. Jones
Robert Jones
Irene
Iowa
Epworth League
M. Q. Church
James Donaher
Monaher
Streator
Ira Kreger
Scared Into Sound Health By Foley Kidney Pills
Springfield resident B F Kelley reports kidney and bladder troubles worsening over a year. After using Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks he notes headache relief and normal bladder function, finally free of distress per A J Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Kelley
Springfield
Foley
A. J
Granville Echo Reports Sawmill Fire and Community News
The Granville Echo recaps a Hecht sawmill fire with most machinery saved save the engine and notes a new mill arrived. It praises Henry Auto Co and local Magnolia residents for a July Fourth goodwill run. The paper notes Andrew McKinley Stevenson born in Toluca in 1895 died at 14, and reports a close fire scare at Mrs. Charles Rogers home. Other items cover Pond anniversary, Congregational church additions, and upcoming completion by mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Echo
Hecht
Echo
Henry Auto Co
Brotherhood
Gresser
Magnolia
Andrew McKinley Stevenson
Toluca
Main
Division Streets
Granville
Spring Valley
West Side Sunday School
Andrew Stevenson
Charles Rogers
A. Pond
L. A
Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy Praised Worldwide
Testimonials claim the medicine cures colic cholera and diarrhoea with broad approval. A. J. Ironmonger, a local druggist, sells Chamberlain's remedy to treat bowel complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J
Accidental Loss of Foot in Galesburg Yard
Roy Huffman, a former Toluca resident now of Pekin and later Galesburg, was run over by several cars in the C B & Q yards at Galesburg. He was taken to the hospital where amputation was necessary. The incident drew wide notice in Toluca and is described as deeply unfortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Huffman
Galesburg
Huffman
Toluca
Pekin
Toluca Coal Co
James Farley
T. C. Slattery
Maria Ball
Hureka
Europe
Join the Ring The Crescent Calls for Civic Fraternal Duty
The Crescent editorial urges readers to join fraternal rings, praise their work in visiting the sick aiding others and organizing community stunts. It defends action on election days and asks readers to join the effort rather than criticize, stressing hard work and public service.
Kidney Remedy Warns Against Delay Says Man Recovered
C J Budlong of Washington Rhode Island cites hereditary kidney trouble and four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy as his cure. He warns others not to neglect kidney health before it is too late. A J Ironmonger endorses the remedy as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Budlong
Washington
R. I
Foley
A. J. Ironmonger
Court rules on newspaper subscription duties in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts court held that a person who receives a newspaper by mail and uses it, but never subscribes, may be required to pay. James Thompson sued and William Robinson received the weekly paper, avoiding payment despite frequent reminders. The judge condemned patrons who enjoy papers without paying, and urged readers to inform publishers and pay for what they receive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
James Thompson
William Robinson
Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Magnolia Bank
Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Henry, Ill
Magnolia, Ill
General Merchandise
Ohio
Potter & Potter. P. S
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurigcal Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina, Ill
E. F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
Éphoneae Magnoe
McNabb Cenrale
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Magnolia Department
Florid
Hammond
Ind
Quaker Lane
Edna Wilson
O. P. Mills
Hennepin
Elizabeth Massie
Hazel Sboman
Mazon
Elozor Shinn
Fairbury
M. A. Wilson
Katharine Griffith
Max Whitney
T. J. Smith
W. G. Griffith
J.‘M. Bumgarner
Friends
Helen Smith
Harry Wierman
Helen Wilson
F. 5. Smight
Ed Studgvin
Ben Dysert
Friends Meeting House
Erma Bumgarner
John
Troquois County
Emma Wilson
Martha John
Sterling
George Wilson
Oregon
Little Charles
Mary W. Smith
W. B. Mills
Bloomington
Moore
Henry Hammil
Charles Bush
Clifford Mills
Aledo
Happy Hour Reading Circle
Laura Smith
Ihidiana
Est
Marquette
Portland
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
la Salle
Marquette Bldg
Chicago, Ill
EB. Dawson
Ring
the Crescent
Dr. Andreen
Rock Island
Augustana College
Friends of
Andreen
Stead
Potter
Bradley & Vroom
Yours Truly
Magnolia Merc. Co
Black Jack
Benjamin Ransom
Jack
Joe Maubach
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