Local Notes from Varna and Vicinity
Miss Mary Lundholm attended a Varna event last week during the Jubilee singers evening on March 16. Mrs Edith Defenbaugh visited the primary room, while Miss Ray stayed with family in Hennepin. Mr and Mrs W H Wafer moved to a new home in Nebraska. Mrs William Wasson is ill with her daughter Edith caring for her. Mr and Mrs Allen Coe went to Rutland for an aunt's funeral last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lundholm
Jubilee Singers
Edith Defenbaugh
Mary Ditman
Sera Dakin
Peoria
Miss Ray
Hennepin
W. H. Wafer
Nebraska
William Wasson
Edith
Allen Coe
Rutland
Chris Nelson
Frank Stringer
Charlie Baker
Elmer Swanson
Mair
Saskatchewan
Magnolia Friends
Robert Mann
A. Hecht & Sons
George Borgstede
Hecht
George
Magnolia
Varna
Lostant School
Hope School
Magnolia News Highlights Personal Visits and Local Happenings
Miss Gladys Ricketts visited sister Mrs. Carrie Potter over the weekend. Mrs. R. L. Swindler and son Henry were in Peoria for dental work. Mary Dakin’s funeral brought relatives from Abilene and nearby. The James singers perform March 16 as the final lecture course event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Ricketts
Varna
Carrie Potter
R. L. Swindler
Henry
Peoria
Fiddock
Abilene
Kast
Mary Dakin
James Singers
Hans
Magnolia
Perry
Toluca Star
Murphy
Frank Zenzer
Freddie Smalls
Main Street
Casteel
Magnolia School Notes Highlight Washington Birthday Program
Grammar Room students report on a Washington birthday program with a talk by Prof. Smith, debut of Neal Dunne on Washington’s youth, a debate on Washington versus Lincoln, and a recitation of the Declaration of Independence. High School notes mention classes in English literature and ancient history, absences, and plans to see The Lady of Lyons at Masonic Hall. A Mother’s Safeguard promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Society
George Washington
Prof. Smith
Washington
Cincinnati
Neal Dunne
Lincoln
Alvin Spencer
Gladys Dakin
Jeanette Balderston
Walter Spencer
Daniel DeFoe
Nettie Hauger
Mamie Hull
Hazel Wilkins
Hannibal
Walter Horton
Lady of Lyons
Masonic Hall
Funeral Held for Magnolia Pioneer William Haws
The funeral for William Haws, 77, pioneer and respected Magnolia resident, was held at his Magnolia home with Free Masonry rites. Haws, a Democrat, longtime public servant, farmer, and Mason, died Monday at 1:30 PM from heart leakage after a life of community service. Surviving children include Mrs. Mary Ann Hubbard, Thomas G., Mrs. Elizabeth McCullom, William, John, Mrs. Saraly J. McComb, Mrs. Eunice Otto, George W., James A. He was an uncle to Mrs. L. B. Simpson and cousin to Clifford Haws and Joel Haws. The obituary notes his 360-acre estate and extensive local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hawes
William Haws
Magnolia
Clinton County
Ohio
Putnam County
Captain Haws
Haws
Helen Clisbee
Mamie L
Riley Roberts
Mary Jane Trone
Blue Lodge
Royal Arch
Lacon
Peru
E. S. Busby
Magnolia Cemetery
Joel Haws
Mary Ann Hubbard
Thomas G
Elizabeth McCullom
Ottawa
William
John
Saraly J. McComb
Eunice
Gustave Otto
George W
James A
McComb
Otto
James
L. B. Simpson
Clifford Haws
Henry
Varna
Death of Mary Dakin in Waterloo Iowa
The community mourns the death of Mary Dakin second daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert Dakin born Magnolia December 5 1909 living in Waterloo Iowa since last fall. She suffered from whooping cough and illness culminating in death early February 25 1911. Remains sent to Wenona then Cumberland Cemetery Sandy for a service led by Rev Henry W Bell with a ladies quartet providing music. A large crowd paid respects and floral tributes overflowed. Card of Thanks from the Dakin families expresses thanks for sympathy and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Little Mary Dakin
Robert Dakin
Little Mary
Magnolia
Wenona
Cumberland
Sandy
Henry W. Bell
Lula McKirgan
Gertrude Ramsey
Marie
Marcella Dunne
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Astonishing Cures
Has millions of friends and claims vast past forty years of cures. Advertises as the best salve for sores ulcers eczema burns boils scalds cuts corns sore eyes sprains swellings bruises and piles. Sold for 25c at A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
A. J. Ironmonger’s
T. J. Segraves
Lostant Shifts Scene From Town to Health and School Arts
Lostant items report N. J. Hillabrand family planning a California trip for health. Local visits include Mrs. Weber of La Salle and Mrs. Keller to the hospital. Notes cover Masons, obituaries, land draw, a Magnolia high school play at Lostant, glee club debut, and a Woman's Literary club meeting with performances and prizes.
W T Hamilton Dies in California Former Evans Township Citizen
Wenona notices the death of W T Hamilton at age determined, occurring Sunday afternoon in Pomona California after long illness. Survived by wife four children and two sisters and a brother in Bloomington Wenona and Richwood, with funeral in Pomona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Township
California
Wenona
W. T. Hamilton
Pomona
Cal
Hamilton
Venona
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Evans
John F
Galesburg
James B
Sam A
Lordsburg
H. H. Miller
Richwood
O. G. Allen
EF. Y
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Foulard
Taffeta
Copenhagen
Bryan
THE
Magnolia Bank
Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
Allen B. Smith
M. E. Church
W. A. Simmons
Magnolia, Ill
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurigcal Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
Ill
F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary Colege
Veterinary Hospital
EOE
McNabb
L. Be
Sluston, M. D
R. G. Dakin
Frank N. Glover
Ili
Magnolia Department
Magnolia School Notes
Foley
A. J. Tronmonger
Croup
Lewis Chamblin
Manchester
A. J. Ironmonger
DR. King
AMD
J. Segraves
Ronmonger
N. J. Hillabrand
Golden State
Weber
la Salle
Keller
Streator
J. M. Hannum
Princeton
Bessie Hannum Bain
South Bend
Ind
John Balenseifen
W. M. Griffith
G. K. Weber
State Farmers’ Institute
Charles Turner
Child
Parret
Tonica
Margaret
Anna Conlin
Carr
Miss Carney
Mike Carney
Charles Hartenbower
Kreger House
Chicago
James A. Kelso
Anna Kelso
David Ryan
Joseph
A. G. Kelso
Lizzie Flanagan
Conlin
R. G. Hannum
G. F. Bell
Guy Barber
John Kelley
Baby
Asa Coen
Colorado Springs
Sarah Phillips
George Rafferty
Colorado
Woman’s Literary Club
Barton
Kelley
Mortenson
Lambourn
Estella Bell
Lestant
Magnolia High School
Lostant High School
Victor Richards
Cleo Curtis
Leonard Phillips
Everett Treland
Carl Henning
Casper Weber
Jay Keller
Bernice Phillips
Ada Phillips Wilson
Victor Baker
Merritt
Volmer
BOSCH
Bureau
Putnam
Marshall Counties
Automobile Supplies
CG. A. Miller & Go
Spring Valley, Ill
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