Magnolias News Briefs Include Local Notices And Events
Local publisher Ward of Magnolia is active in paper business. Dr. Taylor from Granville and others are listed among residents with health notes. Measles and grip affect several high school pupils and Albert Hull. A Halloween entertainment raised about $25. more events planned. A large white elm near James Hamilton was cut down, stump six feet across, with lumber prospects. Sizable aging neighbors reflect on life’s span and local reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Taylor
Granville
W. H. Wafer
Burl Simonton
Albert Hull
W. H. Weathers
Weathers
Magnolia
Ill
Daniel McKirgan
Lafayette
Hecht
Mr. Simonton
Chicago
James Hamilton
Sam Hamilton
Magnolia Cemetery Improvements Fund Tightens in Magnolia
Residents honor 83 year old Mrs. Panchard as Magnolia volunteers push for cemetery upgrades. An organized Magnolia Cemetery Improvement Association reports 81.70 raised this year for a new three sided fence, hitching posts, and drainage work. Donations directed to Mrs. Hattie Hillabrand, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Cemetery
Hattie Hillabrand
Association
Magnolia
Strange disease claims Independence woman life
Mrs. Lulu Potter died March 2 in Independence Iowa after a brief illness marked by a hemorrhagic reaction at light touch and symptoms similar to scarlet fever. Her husband Samuel Potter and son Clifford survive as neighbors and officials note the outbreak prompted fumigation of burial garments.
Burial measures noted after death in Iowa case
The grave must be prepared for burial the morning after death and only four persons may enter Littleton cemetery for the interment. The body was wrapped in rubber coverings, the casket sealed, and the box covered. Assistants were disinfected before leaving. No similar Iowa case on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Iowa
Thomas Brenn Rites Reflect Long Rural Life in Ill.
Thomas Brenn born April 1 1830 near Chester Pennsylvania died March 6 1908 at Lostant Illinois after long illness. He married Emily C. Ellis in 1859 and had twelve children. Funeral at Lostant with Masonic rites and interment at Magnolia. Seventy three relatives and friends attended.
Local residents visit town and area and welcome newborn
Lostant and Magnolia residents called in town on Friday and Saturday visiting relatives and friends in Bloomington Granville and Decatur. A newborn son arrived at the Langstrom home while Mrs. Birdie Barr of Hennepin visits friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Smith
Venona
Harry Hull
Magnolia
Burl Roberts
Arthur Haws
Raymond
Frank Peart
Granville
J. Ziegler
Langstrom
Birdie Barr
Hennepin
O. Bumgarner
Decatur
Local Figures Attend Visits and Illnesses This Week
Mrs Alf Johnson and her grandmother Mrs Shaffer visited Mrs Sarah Chance last Thursday. Alf Cliff sawed wood last Friday. Mrs Jessie Reichwine was ill a few days last week. John Gallagher lost a fine horse. Adam Deininger had three sick horses but they were saved under Dr Mauffair. Mrs Lillie Daily improved after two months of illness. Several relatives visited Cottage Hill and Florid area. Anthony Lehman plans to return to Canada Wednesday. Death of Mrs Peter Lehr buried at Florid. Sabbath school held with attendance rising. services scheduled next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Johnson
Shaffer
Sarah Chance
Alf Cliff
Jessie Reichwine
John Gallagher
Adam Deininger
Mauffair
Lillie Daily
Ed Chance
Cottage Hill
Pluma Allen
Hennepin Prairie
Cora Deininger
John Beck
Lehman
Canada
Halligan
Putnam
Dick Bierer
Nellie Brandt
Nebraska
Wm. Harman
Peter Lehr
Bureau
Florid
Charles Allen
Morine
Mr. Durley
Local Residents Make Weekend Visits and Travels
Mrs BE H Wilson left for Chicago this week. Charles Brock of Freeport visited relatives and friends over Sunday last week. W G Wilson is visiting in Chicago for a few weeks. Miss May Vandergrift left Tuesday for Aurora visiting her aunt. Beryl Barber began work as telegrapher at East Junction Freeport. John Wattgenback and Nick Schmitz spent Sunday with friends at Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostant
BE. H. Wilson
Chicago
Charles Brock
Freeport
W. G. Wilson
Community Notes From Ladd And Nearby Towns
Norman Barber started as operator on the C I S R R at Ladd. Mrs H B Gatchell of Ottawa helps care for her sister Mrs I P Wierman who remains very ill. Louis Lippincott returns from Iowa where he surveyed land for several named individuals. Masonic school in Ottawa led by Grand Lecturer Hannum. J M Toemmes and Mary visit Hennepin. Christ Johnson family called to Chillicothe by the death of daughter Agnes Harris. Emma Avery ill from a stroke. she died in the afternoon. Henry Phillips and daughter Blanche plan to reside on his farm west of town. Mrs BE Bliss attended her uncle’s funeral in Galva. Mrs S H Hill delegates to Royal Neighbors state camp in Peoria. Elmer Russell of Ottawa visiting. Dr and Mrs Manly assist in care of Mrs Emma Avery. Mr and Mrs Alex Kelso and daughter now settled nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Barber
C. I
Ladd
H. B. Gatchell
Ottawa
I. P. Wierman
Louis Lippincott
Iowa
James Chestnut
A. H. Bell
W. G. Wilson
Wm. Downey
Masonic School
Hannum
M. J. Toemmes
Mary
Hennepin
Christ Johnson
Chillicothe
Agnes Harris
Emma Avery
Henry Phillips
Blanche
Bloomington
E. Bliss
Galva
S. H. Hill
Peoria
Royal Neighbors
Elmer Russell
Manly
Alex Kelso
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binder
SurfAce & Ensign
Magnolia, Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry Lul
THE
Magnolia Bank
Magnolia, Ill
St. Cloud, Minn
Cc. E. Smith, Henry
Harry Snell
Whitefield
R. W. Spencer
Union
Robert G, Dakin
M. D
R. A. Ward
Henry Republican
Putnam County
Dr. Panchard
Legion
Samuel Potter
Independence
Board of Health
Lulu Potter
Lulu Wellman
McLaughlin
Lulu
State Hospital
Thomas Brenn
Chester
Emily C. Ellis
William F
Streator
Alfred Judd
Walter Wilson
Clement
Brenn
Methodist Church
Lestant Lodge
A. O. Jones
Olive
Schoenneshoefer
William Downey
C. A. Whitney
A. H.bell
G. F. Weber
Julius Kahn
Moses Dugan
Dailey Raney
Dr. Hess
Hess
J. G Clemens
What Is
Castoria
Lostant Lodge
Magnolia Chapter
O. B
Lostant W. C. T. A
J. H. Massie
McNabb
Griffith's Laundry
J. M. Downey
R. F. Downey
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes' University
Medico, Chirulogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
W. H. Weathers, M. D. O
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
J. F. Freeborn
South
J. R
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