Bob Onward the Great Onto a 1908 Season Prospect
Bright bay trotter foaled 1899 sixteen hands one inch high and twelve hundred pounds. Sired by Hanson, dam Becca G by Overdon son of Onward, with rich Onward blood through multiple generations. A well gaited horse with speed and style, planned for 1908 season at McNabb Los Tant Phillips Magnolia Varna venues with a $15 colt-insure term. owner Grant Glover and groom Carl Phillips.
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Hanson
Combination
Combine
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
Aya
Eva
Godvin
Egmont
Langtree Grant
General Grant
McNabb
Mary Quintance
Lostant
Phillips
Magnolia
Wesley Allen
Stinger
Varna
Grant Glover
Carl Phillips
Eggs for sale from Rhode Island Reds and Barred Plymouth Rocks
Egg seller Mrs. H. H. Martin of Henry Illinois advertises Rhode Island Reds Houdans and Barred Plymouth Rocks Ringlet strain eggs priced 0p to 1 dollar for 15 eggs. Box 204. April 2. 2m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
H. H. Martin
Henry
Magnolia News Roundup Brings Local Updates and Memorial Plans
R A Ward serves as Local Representative for The Henry Republican, traveling to Peoria and attending a bankers convention in Kankakee. Local notices include farm for sale Aberdeen Angus bulls, Magnolia Mill Co shipments, and a Memorial Day program on May 30 with G A R members, Magnolia band, and Rev. Jones speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Ward
Magnolia
Henry Reublican
Peoria
Kankakee
G.A. Morphew
Wemona
Frank Roberts
J. S. Phillips
Toluca
Henry
Aberdeen
Pythian Sisters
Var‘na
Magnolia High School
Wenona
Magnolia Boys
Magnolia Band
Masonic Hall
Magnolia Cemetery
Jones of
Lostant
Local residents make rounds in town and surrounding areas
Mrs. Alice Weaver from Lostant called in town on Monday. Several visitors including Miss Florence Given and Miss Ethel Bumgarner hosted a shower for Miss Bumgarner. Granville and Magnolia residents visited and callers from Hennepin and Streator were noted. George Morphew family, Archie McNabb, Anna Loesch, and Gildersleeve were among those seen in town or nearby over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Weaver
Lostant
John Wilson
Florence Given
Ethel Bumgarner
Miss Given
Frank Peart
Granville
Ada Potter
Magnolia
J. M. McNabb
Mr. Cecil
Hennepin
Elna Davis
Enida Griffith
Hazel Boman
Olive Shepard
Elsie Franceway
Heilman
Cathout
Ratekin
Mr. James
Streator
Fred Hagg
Mrs. Hull
Harry Hull
McNabb
Princeton
Goodman
Verona
George Morphew
Archie McNabb
Anna Loesch
Miss Gildersleeve
Bloomington
W. B. Mills
Quaker Lane Notes and Local Sports Results
Miss Gildersleeve of Normal visited W. B. Mills and family over Sunday. The Consolidated ball team played Henry High School last Saturday finishing 11 to 9 in favor of Henry. Howard Wotan of Negoga came to W. G. Griffith's last Monday.
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Miss Gildersleeve
Normal
W. B. Mills
Henry High School
Henry
Howard Wotan
Negoga
W. G. Griffith
Local residents engage in summer travel and farming outings
Families and neighbors from Granville Florid and nearby towns spent the weekend visiting relatives and taking part in farm work. Vistas included river fishing trips, automobile rides, and school closeouts with teacher treats. Several residents traveled to Long Point and Quincy for short visits and encampments.
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Enida Griffith
Hazel Boman
Elsie Franceway
Olive Shepard
Granville
F. E. Smith
Hubert
Don Beck
Joe Massie
Ralph French
Mr. James
Rake
Merritt Bangs clerk retires due to eyes and local social notes
Ernest Bliss Lostant stops clerking at Merritt Bangs store because of vision issues. A flurry of small-town visits and greetings follow as locals attend the W. Co. T. A. Institute in Tonica, teachers finish terms, and residents travel between Gardner, Aurora, Ottawa, McNabb, and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Davis
Mt. Palatine
Ora Curtis
James Patterson
M. E. Williamson
M. J. Toemmes
Regina Appel
John
May Vandegraft
Aurora
Sam DeBolt
Lostant
Denver
Col
Barton
Ida Sallee
Streator
Walsh
Ottawa
James Conlin
Sue Wierman
McNabb
East Wenona Holds June 1 Election For Village Officers
East Wenona voters in La Salle county held a caucus after incorporation and nominated a single ticket for village president Joe Janewitky village clerk George K Bray and trustees Anderson Skinner Wm Lauf Dan Everts Louis Yachlich and EB Mathias amid local option and saloon factions.
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East Wenona
Wenona
la Salle County
George K. Braymen
Joe Janewitky
Anderson Skinner
Wm, Lauf
Dan Everts
Louis Yachlich
Mathias
Election Set for June 1 in La Salle County Court
The election will occur on June 1 under an order issued by Judge Hinebaugh of the La Salle county court.
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Ind
Frank Obermiller
Hinebaugh
la Salle County Court
Wenona Notes Resignations and Local Happenings
Rev Gustav Erikson resigns after years as Wenona Swedish Lutheran pastor and moves to Nebraska. Martin Mulvihill hospital update after appendicitis operation in Peoria. Illinois Central adds Sunday service from Freeport to Centralia with half fare and no baggage. County high school meet postponed due to smallpox scare in Sparland. Local picnic and woods outing reported by Miss Nellie Calhoun. City park replacement for stock yards praised. tulip beds bloom near freight house. Unusual high water brings thousands of fish. residents chase them with pitchforks.
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Wenona
Gustav Erikson
Swedish Lutheran Church of
Nebraska
Martin Mulvihill
Peoria
Illinois Central
Freeport
Centralia
Sparland
Calhoun
Nellie Calhoun
Princippal
Sandy Creek
Harry D. Hoges
Hoge
Owen Barr
Lake Erie
Ohio
Illinois River
Walter Howe
John Right
Marriage Unites Miss Clara Burk and Gustave Ohlendorf
Miss Clara Burk and Gustave Ohlendorf wed in Wenona on Tuesday at 2 PM at the bride’s sister's home with Rev. Hempfing officiating. The groom runs a Dwight bakery and the couple planned a brief visit to Morris Aurora and La Salle before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Burk
Gustave Ohlendorf
Wenona
Hempfing
Julia Hempfing
Walter Hempfing
Dwight
River Flood Worries Rise With Ongoing Rainfall
Local notes report river still very high amid ongoing rain forecasts. Residents from Lacon to Granville recount weather impacts on farms and daily life as several residents visit relatives and perform repairs. Community events include a Rebekah lodge social and a Decoration Day sermon. many locals travel between Granville Ottawa and nearby towns.
Local social notes and visit updates from area towns
Miss Jennie Coleman of Peoria visits her mother and enjoys the new home for a few days. Mrs Lella McWhorter leaves Monday for Magnolia for a possible summer stay. The Mystics plan a lodge room social Friday night. Ralph Miller and family of Tonica visit Hennepin Sunday by Mr Miller’s fine auto.
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Halligan
Hennepin
Purviance
H. BE
Allen
Dora
Ralph Martin
Granville
Joe Allen
Clyde
Floyd
J.B. Albert
Martin
Isaac Reichwine
Quincy
Charles Odekirk
Dr. Watson
Joliet
Eli Allen
Cora
Sprinkleburg
Simon Beck
Charlie Bishop
Fred Bush
Jennie Coleman
Peoria
Lella McWhorter
Magnolia
Mystics
Ralph Miller
Tonica
Summer bonnet choice hinted by Granville Echo
Stanley Trendt in Hennepin to pick a summer bonnet. A young girl sheltered at George Barnes' home during a storm. School board to add two fire escapes before September. Local morticians acquire a lowering device for coffins. A Nashville postcard reports racial prejudice and tense race relations. Trees leafing, potato blossoms, bluegrass tall amid a cold snap.
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Granville Echo
Stanley Trendt
Hennepin
George Barnes
George
Board of Education
A. W. Hopkins
Nashville
Tenn
Toluca Struck by Severe Storm and Theft Probes
A severe storm hit Toluca with lightning wind and rain last Monday causing storefront damage and widespread outages. Ben Jones faced delays returning to work after a cellar flood while a chicken thief investigation proceeds. Farmers delay corn planting due to ongoing rain and flooded ground.
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Toluca
Ben Jones
Ben
Chronic constipation cured with Foley's Urino Laxative
An advertisement claims Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief, notes it does not nauseate or gripe, and advises refusing substitutes. Signed by A. J. Ironmonger.
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Ayer
Foley
A. J
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Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Magnolia Bank
Magnolia, Ill
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Ill
J. H. Massie
Seagon
Fresh Bakery
Griffith’s Laundry
J. M. Downey
Magnolia Sears
Downey
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirulogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina, Ill
W. H. Weathers, M. D
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Theo Eod and
McNabb Cenrals
Reid
Griffith
Putnam County, Ill
Bob
the Republican
Magnolia Department
Quaker Lane
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
J. T. Standard Navy
Master Workman
Sailor’s Pride
Eglantine Granger Twist
Big Four
Peach Old
Honesty Black Bear
N.tinsley
THE
American Tobacco CO
St. Louis, Mo
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
Court House
John Devore
Moots
Wells
la Salle
Mr. Moon
Frank Glass
Darlene
Imogene Zenor
Chicago
Mattie Harris
Minnehan
Council Grove
Kas
James Simpson
Adam Deck
Clayton Stanton
Minoak
Mary Hamm
Anne Waugh
John Peterson
Hennepin Rebekah Lodge
Dramatic Club
Rebekah Farce
G. A. Hk. Hall
Rev
Bingus of
Forrest
Fred Kibble
Earle Robinson
Mark Durley
Pauline Patterson
Arlee Waugh
Lydia Tures
Alull
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