Local Magnolia News Briefs and Notices from 1908
Local items report visits by M J French to Peoria and Frank Roberts to Toluca, plus residents J S Phillips W L Mathis and Mary McKirgan in Magnolia. Measles illness of Everett Hecht, Royal Neighbors farewell to Dan and Mrs McKirgan, and Jersey cow production figures noted by J C Henning. Masonic hall farewell event well attended and Aberdeen Angus calves for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. French
Peoria
Frank Roberts
Toluca
J. S. Phillips
Magnolia
W. L. Mathis
Mary McKirgan
B. H. Griffin
Venona
Magnolia Ladies’ Aid
J. P. McCormick
Everett Hecht
Frank N. Glover
Ill
W. H. Weathers
W.H. Weathers
Masonic Hall
Royal Neighbors
Dan McKirgan
Local residents and visitors listed in Granville area
Martha Wagner spent Saturday and Sunday with Bertha Hoffman and several Granville residents were noted as callers throughout the week. Notable visitors include Miss Charlotte Boman of Chicago and Miss Eva Kerns returning to Reading. The remains of Thomas Brenn passed through with interment at Magnolia. The Chicago Daily Tribune and The Henry Republican offered a combined one year price of $4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wagner
Bertha Hoffman
James McNabb
George Koehler
F. E. Smith
Granville
Edna Barr
Lostant
Hull
George Seelye
Minoak
Charlotte Boman
Chicago
Wm. Dobson
Wyanet
Jessie Robinson
F. B E. Smith
Miss Oathout
Utica
Thomas Brenn
Magnolia
Masonic Order
Harry Hull
Curtis
George Weiech
Seatonville
Chicago Daily Tribune
Henry Republican
Local notes in Lostant and Wenona area survive cold roads and events
Lostant reports a ten week southern trip and mixed weather while attendees note obituaries and weddings. Funeral for Thomas Brenn in Lostant records Masonry honors and a Magnolia burial. Wenona hosts church group plans with Rev J D Calhoun attending Cambridge funeral and community visits.
Wedding and community notices from Wenona area
The item covers marriages in Wenona and nearby towns including Rev Fr O Dwyer uniting Herman Becker and Rose Ready, and a high noon February 27 wedding for Anna Holmstrom and Alfred Appleton. It notes local church activities, a band concert led by Dr L M Magill with a ladies quartet, a fire alarm at the Blain Work residence, and expectations for a Venona Streator basketball game. It mentions residents L J Hodge and George Hodge, a buggy and seed business sale, and Samuel Harter moving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hodge
Wenona
George Hodge
la Salle
Chicago
O'Dwyer
Herman Becker
Rose Ready
Henry Becker
Kate Fallon
H. S. VanHorn
Venona
Charles Fasbender
Anna Holmstrom
Alfred Appleton
Gustaf Erikson
Swedish Lutheran Church
John Holmstrom
M. BE
Hemline
Wesleyan University
Bloomington
J. B. Ayers
Galesburg
Japan
Methodist Church
Missionary Society
Oliver
Streator
Samuel Harter
Henry Werling
L. M. Magill
Armory Hall
Will —. Monser
C. B. Scott
Cora Cummings
Mary E. Christie
Helen White
Mildred VanHorn
Blain
Local Births Illnesses and Marital Notices Highlight Community
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Daily March 3. Mrs Daily remains in critical condition while friends hope for improvement. Mrs Charles Allen fell ill but is improving. Keigl Charles Odekirk visited Florida friends last Sunday. Cleo Chance visiting Henry residents, stayed Saturday to Sunday. Sickness keeps Sam Clemens children Mary Deininger and Marguerite Reichwine home from school. Hattie Daily wed John Beck at her father’s home with about 20 relatives present. They plan housekeeping at the Beck homestead. Stella Gardner, visiting, returned to Chicago. Lewis Gardner departed for Nebraska last Saturday. J B Allen James Taylor of Hennepin and H E Allen appraised S G Leech stock. sale planned in three weeks to dispose of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bronn
la Salle County
Mat Neifing
Peru
Miller Barnhart
West End
Maggie Shea
Chicago
Philip Moore
Danville
S. Kelso
Rutland
B. McKenzie
C. Wolfe
Melvin
A. O. Jones
Banfield
Hubert Hitler
Mary Parrett
Tonica
Belle Wierman
Henry Worling
G. H. Weer
Jessup
Worling
Charles Siewers
The
Central
Decatur
Elvira Lundgren
Normal
Wm. M. Griffith
Tampico
Cal Freeman
Bloomington
M. E. Williamson
Albert
Hattie
John Beck
Old Beck
Stella Gardner
Lewis ‘Gardner
Nebraska
J. B. Allen
James Taylor
Hennepin
H. E. Allen
S. G. Leech
Principles of School Law for Board and Treasurer Roles
The article outlines school district governance including limits on issuing interest bearing orders, renting buildings, teacher certification usage of funds, treasurer liability for illegal loans, and forbidding treasurer interest from township trustees loans. It covers director attendance, resignations, and how payments and notes must be directed to trustees, with clear requirements for school orders and fund handling.
Township Treasurer Duties and School Fund Rules
The article outlines required actions for township treasurers managing school funds including investment options, six month minimum schooling, removal for noncompliance, remedies against treasurers and bondsmen for note security, filling board vacancies, election calls by treasurers or county superintendents, and accounting checks for cash and certificates of deposit by the county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for all, praising its effects on stomach liver and kidney health and calling it the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier sold for 50c at A J Ironmonger's drug store. Home tips cover silver care kitchen hacks and food ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
A. J. Ironmonger
The Gypsy Smith on Choirs and Sacred Song
The evangelist Gypsy Smith says if not preaching he would choose the choir for it is a sacred duty to sing for souls. He urges singers to let their voices convey God’s salvation and to be prayerful and united with the sermon to strengthen the church’s praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Smith
Jesus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Castoria
Ree
Gastoria
Bears
Magnolia Department
R. A. Ward
Henry Reublican
Granville Echo
J.C. Henning
Echo
Mr. H
Jersey
Jerseys
Bieber
Lacon
Magoon
John Swaney
McNabb
Grace Williamson
Anna Mortenson
Wm. Downey
Alfred Bell
Cambridge
W. S. Bryan
Henry County
Delia Wells
Ancona
Lonnie Stephenson
Woodhull
N. H. Mattson
Bessie Hannum
State Normal
Galle Wilson
Illinois Wesleyan University
William Brenn
Clement Brenn
Walter Wilson
Alfred Judd
Brenn
Wm. J. Stockman
Lawrence
St. Thomas
N. D
Eva McClanahan
Dr. Hess
Hess
J. G Clemens
Magnolia, Ill
OF All
Dr. King
J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mount, N. C
Henry, Ill
the Magnolia Bank
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry Ibu
J. H. Massie
Fresh Bakery
Griffith’s Laundry
J. M. Downey
R. F. Downey
W. A. Simmons
IIL
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
W. H. ‘Weathers, M. D. C
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Magnolia and McNabb Dentals
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Stephen Apple
Henry
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