Local Magnolia Notices and Community Update
R. A. Ward remains Magnolia representative for The Henry Republican with prompt care for all paper related matters. Local items note visits, tile work, a home talent play at the Masonic hall, a sprained ankle, birth of a daughter, travel to Chicago, road conditions, property improvements, and plans for seeding. Church services and an Easter program are scheduled for Magnolia and nearby locales with specific times and offerings.
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R. A. Ward
Magnolia
Henry Republican
Strawn
Epworth League
Caledonia
Jesus
Christ the Victor
Mount Palatine Gun Club Match Sees Married Men Win
The Mount Palatine Gun Club target shoot pitted married men against single men last Saturday. The married team triumphed by 20 points with a final score of 164 to 144. Veronica Weicherding returns from Wenona, and yardwork continues as spring seeds are planted.
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Mt, Palatine
Mount Palatine
Veronica Weicherding
Wenona
Do Not Crowd the Season Spring Health Reminder
An ad urges careful spring living as warm days return. It warns of renewed colds and pneumonia risk, favors Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective, notes children like it, and cites J B and F A Powells City Drug Store in Henry, Illinois as a seller.
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Chamberlain
J. B. & F. A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry, Il
Local residents and visitors report weekend stays and calls
J M Downey of Magnolia attended a Saturday event. Miss Anna Leesch of Mt Palatine visited with sister Mrs W H Johnston. J E Boman called on Granville Thursday. Mrs F E B Smith and Miss Rate kin were Normal visitors Friday and Saturday. Miss Bertha Hoffman stayed with relatives in Spring Valley Saturday and Sunday. Early Maulfair and family of Bloomington visited C D Maulfair's this week. Mrs Frank Peart and children called on Granville Saturday. Mrs M E Ford and daughter Mabel visited Friday. Mrs Emily Moose of Lowell visited Mrs Massie early in the week. Mr James was a Lestant caller Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs F B Kerns spent last week with Streator relatives. Ben Law of Magnolia was a McNabb caller on Friday. Miss Cordelia Wilson visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents. Mr and Mrs James McGeary have moved to part of David McKane's house. Ruth Bumgarner is spending spring vacation at home. Mrs Mabel Mills is visiting friends at Shirley Indiana. Dr Hanson of McNabb and Miss Grace Russell of Chicago were married in Chicago last week. Mr and Mrs Hanson arrived in McNabb Monday and plan to live at Dr Mauffair's. Mrs Nell of Henry visited her sister Mrs W H Johnston Tuesday.
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J. M. Downey
Magnolia
Anna Leesch
Mt. Palatine
W. H. Johnston
J. E. Boman
F. EB. Smith
Ratekin
Bertha Hoffman
Spring Valley
Maulfair
Bloomington
C. D. Maulfair
Frank Peart
Granville
M. E. Ford
Mabel
Emily Moose
Lowell
Massie
James
F. B. Kerns
Ben Law
Cordelia Wilson
James McGeary
David MecKane
Ruth Bumgarner
Mabel Mills
Shirley
Ind
Dr. Hanson
McNabb
Grace Russell
Chicago
Florid community notes and upcoming events
Mrs Lewis Gardner and Mrs Jenkins visited friends in Florid and Henry. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Hetrick’s and at Mrs Deininger’s. Miss Livingston and Miss Davis are mentioned. Mrs Anna Culter Hall plans an entertainment March 30 at the M W A hall with Yeoman council 167. admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Roy Daily family and Mrs Bailey attended the Daily Beck wedding then returned to Peoria. The note invites more attendees for April gathering.
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Lewis Gardner
David Clemens
Jenkins
Miss Livingston
Ralph
George Hetrick
Son Lyle
Henry
Della Davis
Cora Allen
Anna Culter Hall
Florid
Yeoman Council
Roy Daily
Baily
Daily-Beck
Peoria
John Deininger
Lillian Beck and Albert Daily Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony
A pretty home wedding was held at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beck's residence last Wednesday evening. Their daughter Lillian wed Albert Daily, with 55 invited guests and a fine supper. The couple plan to live with the Becks initially and receive many presents.
Saved Her Son's Life in Ava Missouri
A Ava Missouri mother praised Dr King s New Discovery for saving her son from a serious lung illness after a physician could not help. She began treatment on a druggist s advice and the boy recovered after a few weeks. The remedy is sold by Powell s City Drug Store Henry Illinois with trial bottles free.
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Ava
S. Ruppee
King
Hennepin Rural Route 4 Established and Route Details
The first rural mail route out of Hennepin covers East to Florid then Owen Allen corner, Henry road area, Lover's Lane to Granville and Moronts roads, Cofoid and Creeks, totaling about 26 miles. Leave Hennepin 8:30 am return 2:30 pm with 75 to 100 boxes. start May 1 after March 30 exams at the courthouse.
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Hennepin
Florid
Owen Allen
Court House
Inflammator Rheumatism Cured in Three Days Claim
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden six weeks with eight doctors, but the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism gave immediate relief and she could walk in three days. Sold by J. E. & I. A. Powell.
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Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
J. E
I. A. Powell
Do You Think For Yourself Or Do You Open Your Mouth
An advertising appeal questions readers to think for themselves and examines the claimed endorsements for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It promotes the medicine as free of alcohol narcotics and habit forming drugs and promises a booklet of ingredients with professional endorsements mailed upon request to Dr. B. V. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y.
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Istsan
Mt Lumb
Pierce
Hese Moters
Womih'aills
Dr. Pierce
B. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Decision Favors Hennepin in 1906 Appeal
The April 1906 Putnam county circuit court verdict of $1000 for Mrs. Alice Coleman over her son’s death by a runaway team was reversed and remanded by the Ottawa appellate court. Hennepin gained a new trial path, with speculation on evidence and a likely April term hearing.
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Hennepin
Putnam County
Alice Coleman
John L. Murphy
Ottawa
Winslow Evans
Local Social Notes and Style Advice From The Delineator
Mrs. Fred Zilm and son Arthur visit Lacon. Rev Sutherland to speak at Easter and Easter concert planned. Household visits, travel, and a note on color advice for hair and complexion from The Delineator dated 1 April.
Alfalfa Seen as Future Staple Crop in Illinois Farms
Farmers show growing interest in alfalfa as rough feed, noting its high yield and multiple cuts per season. Report emphasizes its value for feeding and soil fertility, predicting it will become a leading Illinois crop and rival clover. Subscribe for The Republican.
The Shears and Sawbuck Tale From Possum Run
A rustic tale from Magnolia Illinois recounts Jim and a neighbor facing mail order trouble with Shears and Sawbuck. Local merchants refuse to ship goods for cash, prompting letters and a humorous quest for fair trade ending with an ironic harness shop blessing.
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Jim
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