Magnolia Notes Wide Range of Local Happenings
W H Simonton buys an auto. Mrs Corbin's sister visiting. Charles Ruble entertains sister from Osceola. N J Mathis back from Oklahoma trip. Alice Weaver and son Penn in Chillicothe. Easter services at 7 30 p m with Sunday school program. Mr Jewel new grain dealer moving to Frank Roberts house. Mrs J A Glenn recovering from stroke. Watch for Country Kid benefit for Magnolia band April 15. George Hillabrand seen on streets again. M E church sermon next Sunday 11 a m Man a Living Mystery. Miss Karch and Miss Ray at Blue Island. T M N depot broken into. nothing stolen. Miss Bessie Hannum guest of Anita Roberts and Bessie Ehringer. Anisia Dakin dies in fatal accident with a horse. James Phillips injured in railway yard accident. head and shoulder bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
Charles Ruble
Osceola
N. J. Mathis
Oklahoma
Alice Weaver
Penn
Chillicothe
Jewel
Frank Roberts
J. A. Glenn
Magnolia Band
George Hillabrand
M. E
Karch
Miss Ray
Blue Island
Bessie Hannum
Wenona
Anita Roberts
Bessie Ehringer
Anisia Dakin
Mr. Dakin
James Phillips
Magnolia
Jim
Death of Amsia Dakin in Magnolia Ohio-born farmer dies after horse kick
Amsia Dakin son of Robert and Matilda Ann Dakin born May 28 1857 in Warren county Ohio near Twenty Mile Stand died March 12 1910 in Magnolia aged 52 years 9 months 9 days He moved with family to Magnolia in 1861 and grew at the Dakin homestead Three brothers Henry Annis and Perry survive with sister Annie Brenn and others The deceased was quiet and helpful His death followed a kick from a horse while exercising It at Magnolia Funeral held at Ennis Dakins home conducted by Rev G P Snedaker of M E church with large attendance Interment Cumberland cemetery Southeast Magnolia Card of Thanks thanks Magnolia friends for aid during our bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsia Dakin
Robert
Matilda Ann Dakin
Warren County
Ohio
Oscar
Ballard
Cal
Annie Brenn
Magnolia
Henry
Annis
Perry
Ennis Dakin
G. P. Snedaker
M. RE. Church
Cumberland
In Memory of Our Beloved Brother Dakin Family Notice
A death notice and floral offerings follow the obituary style text. Henry Dakin Perry Dakin Ennis Dakin are named among those paying respects. A testimonial from B F Tolson of Elizabethtown Kentucky lauds Electric Bitters for health and vitality, noting cures and improvements in digestive and nervous systems. Product ad claims effectiveness and guarantees satisfaction through local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
B. F. Tolson
Elizabethtown
A. J. Ironmonger’s
T. J. Segraves
Local notices from Wenona and nearby towns weekend social
Residents and visitors are listed including John Wilson and family at Wenona, Kathryn and Mary Griffith to Streator, Mills family to Bloomington, and multiple dinners and gatherings at Wilson and Wierman households. A temperance lecture by Michael J. Fanning and Captain Stanley is announced, with several travels and hospitalities noted among Granville Toluca Washburn and nearby areas. Continuous social activity highlights a busy winter weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Wenona
John Swaney
W. G. Griffith
F. E. Smith
Henry
Kathryn
Mary Griffith
Streator
Forrest Willey
W. B. Mills
Ernest Mills
Bloomington
Russell Tomlinson
DeKalb
Mary Ann Tomlinson
T. J. Smith
M. J. French
I. A. Madden
Kays
Dean's Kidney Pills Boost WorkFit for Henry Laborers
Work strains kidney function in Henry area workers who bend lift and toil daily. Doan's Kidney Pills are claimed to strengthen kidneys and ease back pain. Testimony from A R Strumpper of Lacon Illinois reports lasting relief after use. Sold by dealers nationwide 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry
A. R. Strumpper
Lacon
Ill
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Lostant Marital News and Local Moves in March
Miss Viola Hannum and Clarence Pettit wed in a home ceremony officiated by Rev. A O Jones. New business moves include Williamson and Curtis selling hardware stock to C F Hartenhower and Ozier Keller of Tonica. Numerous local visits and relocations noted along with a health note praising Cham Berlain s Liniment for rheumatism relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostant
Viola Hannum
John Hannum
Clarence Pettit
A. O. Jones
Charles Bronn
Williamson & Curtis
C. F. Hartenhower
Ozier Keller
Tonica
Mary Toemmes
la Salle
Fred Zilm
Streator
A. W. Merritt
D. W. Swartz
Wenona
Wm. Price
North Dakota
George Rhieman
George Haws
Ottawa
George F. Bell
Fort Wayne
John Syreutzberg
Mary Mortenson
Mort Mortenson
Bertha Taylor Henning
Carl
Mendota
Pauline Patterson
James Hillabrand
Toluca
Lant
Skinner
James Flanagan
Huntinburg
Ind
J. M. Hannum
Verona
Herman Smith
Conrad Linder
Payne, O
Mary Dagner
Paxton
Hennepin
W. H. Griffin
Lee County
Abel Mills
Chicago
Wm. Weber
George Phillips
Shipley sells Toluca telegraph exchange stake to Central Illinois firm
Frank Shipley, who gained a Toluca telephone exchange franchise, sold it to two stockholders of Central Illinois Telephone Co. The system will switch to underground wires, a new office building, and modern central energy equipment with no crank calls. W. W. Ingram of Rutland assesses the setup. Benevolent Christopher Columbus society forms in the area. Harry Skelton resigns rural route post to farm. The remains of John Gulich and son, Cherry mine victims, were brought to Toluca and buried at St Ann's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shipley
Toluca
Central Illinois Telephone Co
Magnolia
Venona
Lostant
Rutland
Dana
Long Point
Central Energy Instruments
Central
W. W. Ingram
Christopher Columbus Society
Harry Skelton
John Gulich
St. Ann’s
Granville Echo Briefs from Cedar Point and Local News
Granville Echo reports George Koehler moved his family to Cedar Point to start a mercantile business amid an agricultural region. Mrs. Atherton, widow of Granville, received 253 from Granville residents after her husband died from bullet wounds at Cherry mine. Her seven children now face life without a breadwinner. Mine drillers report cavern issues after remaining active at depths, while St Paul mine crews set a local record by hoisting 1,880 tons of coal. A local dentist plans marriage, offering two weeks notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Echo
George Koehler
Cedar Point
Burg
Koehler
Charles Atherton
Granville
St. Marys’ Hospital
Cherry Mine
Atherton
St. Paul An
Milwaukee
Crystal wedding anniversary surprise at Child home
A large gathering of roughly 40 to 50 friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Child on their crystal wedding anniversary at their west Hennepin road home last Monday evening. Attendees came from town and country and described the event as one of the jolliest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Child
West Hennepin Road
Deaths of Wenona residents recall area pioneers
Obituaries from Wenona and vicinity report the death of George L. Hodge born Magnolia Illinois March 14 1853 who died March 11 1910 at nearly 57 with widow Rosa Morris Hodge and two sons William of Chicago Edward of Granite City surviving. Also noted are Thomas Wilson near 86 and Ed Burroughs widow Mrs Burroughs with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Hodge
Wenona
Magnolia
Ill
William H
Chicago
Edward L
Granite City
Mr. Hodge
Illinois
Atlantic States
L. J. Hodge
Los Angeles
Cal
Rosa E.morris
Rutland
Wenonsa
P. H. Morris
J. C. Dailey
Salt Lake City
Utah
Omaha Society Woman Covers Baby With Petticoat In Cold Car
A street car scene in Omaha shows a well dressed society woman wrap her silken Petticoat around a shivering two year old, sharing warmth while others hesitate. She calls the act a small thing but significant and heroic, asking readers not to spread it. The father blesses her and reporters note the moral moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Angel of Mercy
Letter From J. 1X. Mills California Home Prospects
A letters from J K Mills of Turlock California describes a thriving irrigation district, a show place farm of 60 acres, and a 1909 profit of 6000 dollars. Mills recalls his move from Rooks County Kansas, Quaker roots in Magnolia Illinois, and high hopes for rising land values driven by climate and water access. The piece also notes pellagra cases at Bartonville asylum and lack of a cure, traced to diet and corn products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Turlock
Cal
California
Oliver Mills
McNabb
Rebecca Mills
Peoria
Illinois
the Earth
Chicago
Santa Fe
Denali
Southern Pacific
Stanislaus County
J. K. Mills
Turlock Canal
Magnolia
Rooks County
Zeller
Bartonville Asylum
Itch Relief Promise From D D D Prescription
Itch disappears with first drops of oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine in D D D Prescription. The soothing lotion kills the eczema germ instantly. A special offer allows first time users to buy a 25 cent bottle instead of the usual $1.00. Druggist T. J. Segraves endorses the remedy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Magnolia Bank
Northern Illinois Co-Operative
Burial Association
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Henry, Ill
New Telephone Building
Magnolia, Ill
Potter & Potter
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Street Bank
Barnes’ Culgerale
Ico
Chiririgiea Society
Ina Bank
Ina
Til
E. F. Mongeau, M. D
W. H. Weathers
Magnolia, Ili
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Maskolis
McNabb den
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
E.h.child
Real Estate and Insurance
A. D. Stevens
A.b.seelyes
Marshall, Putnam
Stark Counties
Charleston
Henry, III
Magnolia Department
W. H. Simonton
Mee
Henry Dakin, Perry Dakin, Ennis Dakin
Quaker
Benj Cassell
Shummel
Adam Deininger
George Hetrick
Sam Clemens
Eckard
Will Hetrick
Hetrick
Jessie Deininger
Blanche Webber
Lela
Blanche Allen
Jacob Alberts
J. B. Alberts
Mrs. Hay
Otto Hanson
Thomas Martin
Watson
Chamberlain
A. J
Thomas Wilson
Corning
David Wilson
Hannah Hoge
Ed Burroughs
Republican
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