Magnolia News Briefs Highlight Local Illness and Memorial Plans
Magnolia community updates note Mrs. John Cofoid and Grandma Walker both very ill while Dr Dakin treats a patient in Melvin and Arminda Ray recovers. Memorial Day will be observed by the G A R and locals, with Bert Mitchell delivering the address in Carroll Iowa. Also mentioned are Goldie Simonton’s return from Chicago, Kathleen Dunne in charge of the primary room, and Dr Mongeau urging vaccination after black leg cases. Mesdames Dakin Ditman Sammons and Mathis plus Mrs Scarborough attended the Pythian Sisters district convention at Kankakee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cofoid
Texas
Grandma Walker
Dr. Dakin
Melvin
Hazel Ruble
Henry
T. F. Lash
Magnolia
Chicago
Goldie Simonton
Arminda Ray
Kathleen Dunne
Bert Mitchell
Carroll
Mongeau
Mesdames E. Dakin
George Ditman
L.A. Sammons
EK. A. Mathis
Edgar Scarborough
Varna
Pythian Sisters’ District
Kankakee
Why Salves Fail to Cure Eczema
A medical advertising note argues eczema germs reside in inner skin requiring a penetrating liquid. It endorses Oil of Wintergreen in liquid D. D. D. Prescription, sold at 25 cents per trial bottle, claiming instant itch relief and years of proven use by the druggist T. J. Segraves. A proverb about the apple tree ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
Florid Community Hears of Weddings Illness and Club Losses
Mrs. Mary Allen of Florid remains gravely ill with diabetes tumorous form as relatives visit from Kansas Granville and near Henry. Local weddings are hinted as Miss Generose Stumpf and Don Hannum wed in Ottawa. Community events include a successful Florid M W A hall entertainment raising 30 for library books, lighting plant projects, Memorial Day plans, and a church dedication set for June 12 with Rev. Cliff assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen
Rufus Blessing
Kansas
Carrie Odekirk
Granville
Joe Allen
Henry
Charles
Della Davis
Depue
Malinda Umberger
M. W. A. Hall
Jennie Edwards
James Taylor
Hennepin
Thomas Kennedy
Mark
Simon Beck
A. H. Griffin
Miss Larson
Coulterville
C. A. Whitney
C. Webber
E. Weber
George S. Hillabrand
T. Flanagan
P. E. Hand
Wm. Groat
Mabelle Parshall
Ottawa
Miss Parshall
Generose Stumpf
Don Hannum
Frank Stumpf
J. M. Hannum
Oscar Frazier
W. G. Wilson
Streator
Roscoe Phillips
Chicago
Wm. Downey
Compton Rider
Reformatory
Elvin Spring
Freeport
Illinois Central
Moulton
Venona
Hartenbower
Lostant
James Patterson
New president and officers for Granville and county map project
Dr Dakin of Mag nolia becomes president with Dr Weeks of Granville as vice president and secretary treasurer. County Surveyor D B Turner returns from Hennepin to finalize an up to date Granville village map. Pay day totals show mining earnings. mine payrolls influence local business. Elevator at C I S depot changes hands to Mr Surface of Magnolia, taking possession May 15. Memorial Day plans announced by Hennepin G A R Post with Decoration Day events, wreath making, school programs, and a Gettysburg Address recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakin
Magnolia
Weeks
Granville
D. B. Turner
Hennepin
Surface
Another Woman Cured by Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
A testimonial from Anna Anderson of Black Duck Minnesota describes recovery from Retroflexion after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter urges women to try the tonic before surgery, claiming thirty years of proven benefit and inviting readers to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Lydia Vs. Pinkham
Anna Anderson
Mina
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Pigeon with silver band found at Otto Jensen home
A golden brown carrier pigeon with white tipped wings and a silver leg band M S 614 1909 was captured by Otto Jensen after it attempted to breach his pigeon net. The bird appeared tired and hungry, suggesting a long journey. Various local notes follow including bond news for Wm Applen, illness of Mrs Elmira Allen, and Mrs John Eckard Sr suffering a paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Jensen
Otto
Wm. Applen
Henry Applen
John Applen
Marshall County
J. A. Devor
Hennepin
W. E. Cook
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertised by A. J. Ironmonger
The notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for early signs of kidney or bladder irregularities. It claims the product restores kidneys and bladder to normal activity and health, urging prompt use to avert serious illness. A. J. Ironmonger endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J. Ironmonger
Miners halt repairs over wage signing in Toluca
Toluca Star reports miners voted to stop all repair work at the shaft until the wage scale is signed. Toluca city council granted the Star 150 per year for publishing proceedings in one city paper. A miner’s wife absconded with three daughters and cash, leaving him with a lone son. Sheriff’s deputies, stationed two weeks, reduced to a few, with most returning home after night duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca Star
Toluca
Joe Rinkis
James McMahon Secures Bail For Murder Trial
Tiskilwa man James McMahon, once convicted of killing 16 year old Mary Hettick, is released on $12,000 bail posted by his father John McMahon and cousin Miss Ellen O Halloran of Indiantown. He remains free until a September retrial for the December 6 1908 crime, after a year and a half in jail and Joliet state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiskilwa
Princeton
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
James McMahon
Mary Hettick
John McMahon
Ellen O'Halloran
McMahon Bail Granted After Court Moves To Set Aside Continuance
Attorney Gibons filed a motion to set aside the continuance and admit McMahon to bail. Judge Skinner granted the motion and set bail at 12 000, down from 21 500 previously. McMahon to live on his parents farm until the September second trial with bondsman provided by his father and cousin. Bloomington Canning Co plans about 1900 acres in Normal township this year with 1600-1700 acres sweet corn, 200 oats, and 15-20 pumpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahon
Gibons
R. M. Skinner
Weer
Tiskilwa
Bloomington Canning Co
Normal
Normal Township
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THE
Magnolia Bank
Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Ill
Magnolia, Ill
EACO
Puritan
Potter & Potter
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurigea Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
E. F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
S. I Nce
Boe
McNabb Cenrale
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Magnolia Department
Jranville Echo
Pauline
Board of Education
John Swaney
Peoria
Dr. King
A. J. Ironmonger’s
Dept. Ill
Hennepin,Ill
Dept
Hennepin Post
George M. Cunningham
Grand Army Hall
Post
Granville Methodist Church
Henry Brink
Jed
Johnson
I. O .O. F. Hall
Adjt
J. B. Albert
Dorothy Monroe
W. A. Paxson
Amerca
Adam Deck
Order of Orange
Lydia
Pinkham
Bansalter
Cena
Miami
Yours Truly
Magnolia Merc. Co
Joe Sivell
Black Jack
Benjamin Ransom
Jack
Joe Maubach
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