Bob Onward the bright bay trotter with Onward blood
The 1909 registering bay trotter Bob Onward foaled 1899 stands at sixteen hands one inch and weighs twelve hundred pounds. Bred from Hanson and Onward lines, he excites with gait, speed, and inbreeding to the great Onward. He will race the 1908 season at several farms and towns with a schedule in McNabb Les Tant Phillips Magnol ia Varna and more. Owner Grant Glover sponsors the terms of 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Eggs for sale from Rhode Island Reds Houdans Barred Plymouth Rocks Ringlet strain 50c to 1 dollar per 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Combination
Hettie Brasfield
Happy Heir
Nellie Grove
Nell
Ned Forrest
Edwin Forrest
Becca G
Overdon
Onward
Onward Silver
Benzetta
Dream
Administrator
Catchfly
Taglion
Abdallah
Goldsmith Maid
Ava
Eva
Godvin
Egmont
Langtree Grant
General Grant
Shiloh
Julia Logan
Logan
Nelly Paul
Black John
Salebarn
McNabb
Mary Quintance
Lestant
Phillips
Magnolia
Wesley Allen
Stinger
Varna
Rhode Island
Plymouth
Magnolia notices and events mix in Henry Republican column
Local figures like R A Ward in Magnolia run the paper operations while community updates include Dr. Dakin visiting Henry, Mrs. Phillips visiting Magnolia relatives, and several local residents noted as visitors. A sale of three Aberdeen Angus bulls, a stroke news item, and a giant honey locust cut west of McNabb are reported along with a home talent play at the Masonic hall to aid cemetery improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dakin
Henry
J. S. Phillips
Magnolia
Tracy Skelton
Jay Dunne
Venona
Alba Law
Chicago
Potter
Frank Griffin
Lostant
A. Hecht
Gundy Wilson
McNabb
Masonic Hall
Cemetery Improvement Fund
Cemetery Association
Tennessee
Guy Vincent
Walker Johnston
Harry Cook
Tracy Skelton Dutchy
Ose
John Dagner
Captain Cree
C. P. Shideler
Ike Long
Perry Dakin
Zeb
Sam
Frank Glover
Bob Reno
Elias Rolley
Johnson
Ed Mathis
Jack Houck
Harry Bishop
Willie Johnson
Wiliam Titus
Carrieohnson
Kathleen Dunne
Dora Vincent
Margaret Roberts
Long
Ecs
Ollie Spencer
Marie Dunne Kathrina Bedinger
Lizzie Walsmith
Fireman Hurt at McNabb in Freight Yard Fall
J. H. Saville, a C. I. & S. railroad fireman from Kankakee, was injured Friday at McNabb when he fell from a tender while crossing a brick pile during an eastbound freight stop for water. He was taken to the local hospital and will return home to Kankakee when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Saville
Kankakee
McNabb
Saville
Streator Free Press
Birds Decline Observed by Henry Atherton in Magnolia
Henry Atherton writes from Magnolia Illinois in 1908 on the shrinking numbers of barn swallows martins bluebirds robins blue jays meadow larks and other song and insectivorous birds. He recalls past abundance from 1873 onward and urges children to protect birds and nests to guard farmland and the ecosystems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia, Ill
Burt
Henry Atherton
Local readers note visits and moves around McNabb area
Willie Hoffman spent Thursday and Friday with his parents at Spring Valley. Mr Hodgeman returned to his Dwight home on Thursday. The McNabb school closed Friday. Frank Kerns was a Tonica caller on Thursday. Bessie Casseg closed her Strawn district school Friday. Miss Ora Curtis of Lostant was a town caller Wednesday. Mr James spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents near Streator. Miss Lottie Sylvester visiting relatives at Piper City. Ira Brenner of Lostant was town caller Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Maury moving to Toluca this week. Mrs Alice Weaver of Lostant was town caller Monday morning. Miss Ada Potter of Magnolia spent Tuesday with Mrs Boman. Bennie Law and family of Magnolia moved to McNabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoffman
Spring Valley
Hodgeman
Dwight
McNabb
Friay
Frank Kerns
Bessie Casse
Strawn
Ora Curtis
Lostant
James
St.cator
Lottie Sylvester
Piper City
Ira Brenner
Maury
Toluca
Alice Weaver
Ada Potter
Magnolia
Boman
Bennie Law
Harrison Boyle
Long Point
McNabb Scill
Shaffer
Lora Kays
Henry
Consolidated
Henry High School
F. E. Smith
W. G. Griffith
Putnam
County Superinten
Hennepin Court House
B. B. Mills
Max Whitney
T. J. Smith
W. B. Mills
Alice Tomlinson
Marie Gallaher
TI. J. Smith
Ethelyn
Laura Zilm
Ollie Fitschen
Washburn
John Stephens
Peoria
Charles Koch
Wenona
Carl
Rolland Donnelly
Dudman
Ina
Roanoke
M. B
Arthur Iliff
Charles Justis
Adolph Schumacher
Wm. Morrow
Ora Spangler
Glen Harper
Haswell
Col
George E. Miller
Selma Johnson
Varna
Charles Zilm
Streator
Quincy Shepard
Electric
Ed Sommer
Peoria Journal
Ae Aaron Isom
Mrs J N Wilson and Miss Florence Given Host Shower
Mrs J N Wilson and Miss Florence Given hosted a daytime shower on Monday for Miss Ethel Bumgarner at Miss Given's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Wilson
Florence Given
Ethel Bumgarner
Miss Given
Consolidated School Notices and Local Social Rounds
Funeral attendance for Harrison Boyle of Lostant and social visits across area towns are noted. The Consolidated ball team and Henry high school boys play at Henry next Saturday. Local lawsuits over pupil transport proceed with a May 15 hearing. Social teas and dinners span the week with multiple families visiting, hosting, and attending events.
Granville Visitors and Local Work Near Clemens
Edna Clemens from Granville visited home folks over Sunday. Cleo Chance returning from Henry with friend Pearl Bush. Florence Mabel and Tillie Clemens visiting parents Mr and Mrs Clemens near Granville. George Hetrick in Henry last Saturday. Carpenters progress on Allen's new barn with H B E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Clemens
Granville
Carrie Springer
Mary Ford
Cleo Chance
Henry
Pearl Bush
Florence
Mabel
Tillie Clemens
Mrs .Clemens
George Hetrick
H. BE
Allen
Local Visitors and Town Notes Amid Spring Week
Lodging visits by W Merritt in Dwight and Dovenspike party in Vienna stir village chatter. Lena Grons of Serena to teach next year. M J Toemmes travels to Chicago. Matilda Donahue ill. Margritt Shea returns from Chicago with millinery purchases. several locals travel or visit kin. Drs Gillespie and associates operate on Mrs Reynolds. Culver Osgood to sing here May 30. Anna Bloommes visits Tonica. Reeves family arrives from Sterling. E H Boyle dies. funeral held with large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Merritt
Dwight
Dovenspike
Mc Siane
Venna
Lena V. Grons
Serena
M. J. Toemmes
Chicago
Matilda Donahue
David Ryan
Laura ‘Kelso
Bloomington
Anna R. Bloommés
Tonica
Jepna
Robert Reeves
Sterling
E. H. Boyle
Putnam Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Agnes Finley visited Mrs. Nina Freer for a few days last week. The Ladies Aid social scheduled for Wednesday evening was postponed. Enid Carroll returns from Chicago. Rev and Mrs Sittser hosted their Sunday school class Friday evening. The We Girls society will meet with Retta Henkins on Saturday May 1. Mrs O P Carroll entertains cousin Miss Alice Thompson of Rock Island this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Finley
Nina Freer
Enid Carroll
Chicago
Wenona News Notes From Wenona and Surrounding Towns
Grace Metz and Corine Hoge enjoyed a few days together while in Wenona. Rev J D Calhoun returned from Knoxville after attending a funeral of a former parishioner. Ilda Axline visits family in Wenona on vacation. The Hunt property is for sale and to be occupied by Brown family. The local bakery changes hands due to Mr Moorefield’s death. The Chicago & Alton line plans delayed by express company changes. Prof H J Bassler leaves Wenona. Miss Christy also departs. Prof Hanley slated to replace Bassler. County contest prelims at Armory hall feature orations, declamations, and a trombone solo by Clark Harter. Lillian Farore chosen top in oratory. Mildred VanHorn and Irene Robinson advance in declamatory classes. Other items include visits, school moves, and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Grace Metz
Wesleyan University
Corine Hoge
Janette Kemp
Chicago
J. D. Calhoun
Knoxville
M. EB
Ilda Axline
Nevada
Hunt
Mr. Brown
Frank Hunt
D. C. Stateler
Sam Fulks
Morefield
Moorefield
Bak
Chicago & Alton
Express
H. J. Bassler
State Normal School
Christy
Hanley
Libertyville
Bassler
Miss Christy
Sparland
Armory Hall
Clark Harter
William Monser
Elmer Wiley
C. B. Scott
Cummings
Lillian Farore
Marie Hoge
Oral Hoge
Stella Turner
John Foster
Owen Young
Mildred VanHorn
Irene Robinson
Venona
Local Notes and Social Happenings in La Rose
Mrs Ira Walker shows improvement after sudden rheumatic illness two weeks ago. Jeannette Isch of Washburn to teach primary room. Awald Stephens Henry Langbuch and Carrie Whitman with Irene Arnett of Washburn visited Peter Stephens. Cynthia Isom wins pension back pay 386 dollars plus 12 dollars monthly. Isom resides with son Aaron and family. Charles McCulley hosts a gathering for many young people.
Toluca Village to Concrete Sidewalks and Crossings Contract
E L Williams known as the concrete man signed a village contract to install eighteen blocks of sidewalks and thirteen crossings of the same material. Work will start as soon as weather permits. Three Toluca saloonkeepers did not take out annual licenses, leaving nineteen licensed saloons in the city. Carmi Pozzi took his wife to Chicago for medical treatment. Mrs Pozzi and Mrs Ghiely are mentioned for nursing work. Vincent Philipovitch’s saloon was robbed last Sunday night with cigars and drinks taken. no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca Star
E. L. Williams
Village Board
Williams
Toluca
Carmi Pozzi
Chicago
Pozzi
Ghiely
Magnolia
McGhiey
Vincent Philipovitch
Italians in Lacon begin citizen progress in Toluca Herald
Twelve Italians in Lacon began steps toward naturalization as citizens, with the process now lengthy and complex. Marshall county board review members include the county judge appointees from Warne and Venona. the clerk likely to go to Lacon township. Free railroad ride offer and piano sale ads appear at Jansen & Joosten, Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Lacon
Bennington Township
Board of Review
Marshall County
Board of Supervisors
Gregg
Warne
Venona
Jansen &Joosten At
Peoria
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Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Prudence
Magnolia Bank
Robert G. Dakin
M. D
Ill
Iene
J. H. Massie
Confections McNabb
Wappy
Ally
N@rit fith
J. M. Downey
Downey
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Cn Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Til
W. H. Weathers, M. D
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Reedeece Dolla and
Reid
Griffith
Putnam County, Ill
Bob
Grant Glover
Carl Phillips
Magnolia Department
R. A. Ward
Henry Reublican
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Quaker
Grace Swaney
Mary Heilman
Eva Ratekin
Mabel Cathout
F. B. Smith
Ralph French
Arthur Wilson
Enida Griffith
Louise Merritt
O. P. Carroll
Alice Thompson
Rock Island
Standard OI. Company Incorporated
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