Magnolia 1914 social notes mix of visits and events
In Magnolia on March 5 1914 residents report visits from James Phillips in To Luke A Allen Glenn in Varna and others. Local school updates include a kerosene stove to prevent freezing and a new system. Community events feature a basketball double header Swaney Magnolia and a Pythian Sisters K of P banquet with remarks on civic and religious activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Phillips
Toluca
Allen Glenn
Varna
Mr. Perry
Kate Potter
Henry
Fred Small
Lacon
R. A. Ward
Perry Dakin
Peoria
Margaret Lackland
Bloomington
Josephine Cowdry
Stronghurst
Roberts
W. T. Lackland
Kansas
Wisconsin
Pythian Sisters
K. of P
Masonic Hall
A. Freeman
M. J. French
Champaign
University Town
Ralph
Spencer
Washington
Lincoln
Moses
KR. W. Spencer
W. H. Skelton
Eeith Defenbaugh
Art Robinson
Fred Glover
Nulin Evans
H. Griffin
T. L. Skelton
Wallace Allen
Charles Skelton
George Morphew
Elsie Paxson
Secretaries Election Vacant Post Filled by Edith Defen Baugh
All adults are invited to join the class and share in the spiritual and social good as the secretary and Edith Defen Baugh were elected in her place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Defenbaugh
Tax Collector Notice for Magnolia Township
The Magnolia Township tax collector announces weekly visits at Magnolia Bank on all weekdays except Thursday when payments move to the McNabb Bank. Real and personal taxes due at receipt. personal tax must be paid before March 10. W. T. Law, Collector. February 5, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Township
Magnolia Bank
McNabb Bank
W. T. Law
Mrs. Leah Newburn Dies at Mi noak after long illness
Mrs Leah Newburn died February 21 1914 at Minoak home of her daughter Mrs E P Chadwick after a long decline in age. Born October 23 1828 in Lances et Pa she moved with her parents to Illinois then Magnolia Putnam County later married William Newburn in 1852. She lived in Wenona for 14 years after 1891 and was buried beside her husband in McNabb Quaker cemetery. Her family includes S H Newburn Irene Newburn J W Newburn E P Chadwick Irene Newburn and W E Newburn. The notice also notes her Quaker upbringing and Methodist associations. An advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds especially for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Newburn
Leah Newburn
Minoak
E. P. Chadwick
Leah Harley
Lanceset
Illinois
McLean County
Magnolia
Putnam County
Harley
F. P. Kramer
McNabb
Eisie
W. P. Rees
Ottawa
Ruth M
Newburn
Chicago
S. H. Newburn
Irene Newburn
J. W. Newburn
Wenona
W. E. Newburn
Lostant
Wm. Groat
Springfield
Frank Schaffer
C. E. Gould
Hazel Boshell
Chisago
Lestant Intermediate
Priscilla School
Ernest Richmond
Utica
Milton Hartenbower
Dollie Skeels
Sturgis
Frank Thompson
Walter Henning
Gates
E. Turner
Vollmer
Streator Hospital
C. E. Lambourn
Roy Waite
Colorado
Cannon
Boon
R. M. Kelley
Dana
Rock
Jim Pettit
John Boshell
Oscar Frazier
Marie Barnhart
Frank Morgan
Cittus
E. W. Phillips
Ada Wilson
R. B. Phillips
Ed Kelley
Streator
Umbarger
Gray
H. Phillips
G. Cannon
Jessie Griffin
Grace Patterson
Shields
Laura
Epmma Phillips
W. F. Hartenbower
Myrta
Hattie Hillabrand
Grace Ryan
Woman's Literary Club
Laura Patterson
Schoenneshoefer
Lucile Schoenneshoefer
Ruby Kreger
Leonore
North Furnace
Catholic Society
Opera House
PUTNAM Local Notes and School News Update
The Putnam column reports the Ladies' Aid play postponed to March 12, several campus updates from Consolidated School, weather and sickness effects on attendance, and staff absences. It also lists student activities, orchestra members, geography and German class notes, and family moves around town. Other towns recount field moves, hospital visits, and local society events with community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Ladies’ Aid
Mae Condit
Tiskilwa
Roland Shimel
Milo
Mamie Belcke
Peoria
F. E
Wheeler’s
Klontz
Robert Skage
Princeton
Gertrude Johnson
Babe
Park Rapids
Clem Shimel
Minnesota
M. A. Dally
John Wherry
Whitefield
Simpson
Indiana
Consolidated School News
Olive Dawson
Roy Stephens
Evelyn O’brien
Jerry Drake
Raymond Keegan
Charles Reed
April Reed
Bruce Parks
Gilbert Peterson
Mildred Longman
GC O. Klontz
Bertha Pierson
Ollie Dawson
Mr. Klontz
Matie Gregg
Walter Wood
Cornet
Lennis Condit
Clar
Jonet
Rhoda Kildow
Hlmer Christensen
Marie Gregg
Lara
Elizabeth Wheeler
Mildred Nelson
Mildred Seble
Harold Pinnell
United States
Ernest McCall
Bertha Pearson
Hiawatha
Hulda Shimel
Louis Elliott
Death causes mail route vacancy in Hennepin area
Jacob Charles dies causing a vacancy on the Bureau to Hennepin mail route. His bondsmen fill the post with 8 W Dalton, son in law, under the expired contract. Mary Anderson, mother of Philip Anderson, dies in Knox Missouri with funeral in Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
W. B. Leech
Jacob Charles
Bureau
Charles
W. Dalton
Adam Deck
Philip Anderson
Mary Anderson
Knox
Best Family Laxative Ad Promotes Dr King Pills
Mrs. Charles EB Smith of West Franklin Maine hails Dr King New Life Pills as our family laxative. Claims nothing is better for adults or aged. Sold for 25 cents and endorsed by A. J. Ironmonger and H. J. Segraves. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Charles Eb, Smith
West Franklin
A. J. Ironmonger
J. Segraves
Epitaph Quip About a Lethargic Man Draws Laughs
Fogg cites the oddest epitaph seen, reading Asleep (as usual) over a famously lazy man. An ad claim praises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation with good results, endorsed by Paul B. Babin of Brushly Louisiana. Gale advertised by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogg
iIt
Chamberlain
Paul B. Babin
Brushly
Gale
Advt
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery soothes children's coughs and fevers during cold epidemics. It asserts relief aids sleep for tired parents and guarantees refund if not effective. Endorsed by Osco Illinois resident W H Knowles and others with testimonials. Sold by A J Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. H. Knowles
Osco
Ill
Warm Winters Predicted For Northwest As Climate Shifts
Weather observer Cowdrick reports ongoing mild winters will become common in the northwest due to a diverted Japan current from volcanic activity near the Aleutians. He argues cold weather will be rare and future years will see warmer seasons around Puget Sound and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northwest
Cowdrick
Alaska
Puget Sound
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Bob
M. P. Lackland
Mabel
Tennyson Dean
DR. Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Janesville
J. I. Case
J. F. Wolf
Farmers’ General Supply House
Mcnabb, Ile
Dr. King’s
T. J. Segraves
First State Bank
Magnolia, Ill
Albert Pletsch
Mcnabb, Ill
McNabb Central 183
Z. Frank Titus
Centenary Hospital
Olivestreet Bank
Barnes’ Universtye Medicomean Society
St. Louis
Na Bank
Na, Ill
George J. Borgstede
Magnolia, Ibn
Jones’ National School of Auctioneering
Chicago, Ill
W. H. Weathers
Phone McNabb
Coll. A. P. and
H. J. Ohm Auctioneers & Real Estate
Granville
Ten Centrals
Bureau Co. Ind
Spring Valley
Jesse
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