Magnolia News Highlights From May Town Events
The Magnolia community notes include local business ads from The Heavy Republican and Nichols Business Guide, school closures for summer, commencement exercises for the class of 1904, and various visits, moves, and births. Galesburg and Phoenix area names appear alongside farm updates, painting, barn work, and a new addition to Toluca Lumber and Hardware. Distinct locals like A Ward, H B Ramage, J W Otto, and Miss Ethel Bishop feature amid community life in Magnolia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bishop
Lacon
Magnolia
Our Village
Town News Briefs From Ottawa Magnolia And Surroundings
Charles Anderson of Ottawa visited town last week and Anna Leitwebub dropped by Magnolia for a day. The school closed Friday with a yard picnic at Mr Puffer’s. A short afternoon program followed. Miss Burroughs will return in fall to teach again. Amelia Bishop spent Sunday in McNabb with Lulu and Allie Koehler. George Puffer returned Thursday from Odell. The box social at the school house drew a small crowd because of threatening weather, but participants enjoyed seven boxes that brought in 8.60. Children’s Day is planned with a program under Miss Marie Gallaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Ottawa
Anna Leitwebub
Magnolia
Mr Puffer
Miss Burroughs
Amelia Bishop
McNabb
Lulu
Allie Koehler
George Puffer
Odell
Marie Gallaher
Strawn church hosts silver medal contest results
The April 29 silver medal contest in McNabb concluded Friday eve May 6 at Strawn church with six remaining contestants speaking and Nira Beck earning the medal. The Dannish church service Sunday at three issued a call to organize a Sunday school. Mrs Margaret Given hosted immediate relatives for a fine dinner after. Myron Boyie of Washington DC visited relatives nearby. W B Milla traveled to Streator Friday for a special Masonic meeting.
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McNabb
Strawn
Nira Beck
Dannish
Mra
Margaret Given
Myron Boyie
Washington, D. C
Milla
Streator
Resolutions of Respect for Nellie Glover
A respectful notice from Magnolia Lodge No 43 honors Nellie Glover, noting her valued friendship and membership. The resolution offers heartfelt sympathy to her husband and directs publication in The Heavy Republican and minutes. Also includes a letter from Anthony Gresser in Waldron Kansas dated May 2 praising life in Kansas and farm progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Glover
Magnolia Lodge
Martha McKirgan
Clara Leitwehub
Perry Dakin
Our Boys and Girls Address at McNabb Meeting 1905
Norris L. McNabb discusses child education and character building urging parents teachers and WCTU members to guard youths habits honesty temperance and industry. He cautions against gambling praises consistent example line upon line instruction and the need for Christ as cornerstone. Grant Glover and family thank supporters for kindness during illness and death.
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Putnam County
W. U
McNabb
Nettle L. McNabb
Idoant
Christ
Norris L. McNanp
Ill
Worldwide Reputation White's Cream Vermifuge Ad
An old advertisement touts Worldwide Reputation White's Cream Vermifuge as a top worm destroyer and tonic for weak children. It claims to neutralize stomach acidity, improve digestion, strengthen nerves, and restore health and vitality. Sold by Dr Vorrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorrell
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Toainship
Henvy Republican Job Department
Nichols
A. Ward
Tre Hesry Revupsican
Heig
Magnolia Personals
G. A. Lawrence
Galesburg
JW. Otto
Paxson House
Rollin
D. L. Casteel
B. A. Mathis
Fleury
Josie Ruble
Alvin Brown
Clear Creek
Miss Energo
Rutland
James Harvey of
Arrowsmith
Lillie Griffin
Sandy
Mrs Morphew
Albert Forrest
Clifford Haws
St Louis
Mra Ple, Smith of
Massie
Arba Law
Seatonville
Misees Burtn
Spry of
Tolaca
Mabelle Graves
John Dean
Margaret and
Jeanette Balderston
Henry
C. O. Carlberg of
John G. Pietsch
Mies Munnis
Guianville
John Vean
Masonic Hall
Gustav Otto
Thia
A.J. Bishop
Wm T. Bronn
J. W. Otto
Worth Block
Otto
James Morin Seft
Tioshen
Indiana
Stinger Bros
M. L. Stinger
Varna
Frank
H.B Ramage
J. W. Thornton
Ramage
Magnolican Schoola
J. Nauman
Mt. Palatine
It. E. Hicklin
Navman
la ‘Balle Tribune
Henry K. of
Frank Roberts
E. A. Mathis
Grant Trone
Charles Trone
C.T. Taft
George Borgatede
Milan Evans
Frank Glover
Alonzo Emans
H. 8. Eddingfield
Helen Roberts
Kevi W. Johnson
F. Taylor, M. D
Yav
Kenward
Rumage House
Plymouth
Henry Ditman
Alsc
WM. T. Brenn
I. the
The
United States
Special Agent
Illinois
Nagnalia Bank
Mt, Palatinus
Anthony Gresser
Waldron
Kan
Kansas
Republican
Grant Glover
A. Phillips
R. W. Spenger
Magnolia, Ill
Detroit
Stove
Just
C. F. Morphew
Granville
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