Preaching and events at Strawn and Magnolia Sunday
A Strawn service is set for 2 30 p m with Rev R Crewes preaching in Magnolia next Sunday at 11 o clock and sacramental services. A Saturday band concert at the new garage with ice cream and cake, plus a 8 o'clock business meeting. Decoration Day observed in Magnolia Monday afternoon with teachers and scholars assisting. Soldiers graves decoration meeting at 1 30. Public church exercises at 2 30 with Rev G P Snedaker address. Cantata by the singing class praised. thanks to Rev and Mrs Snedaker for directing. Belief attendance was low with some patrons choosing cheaper shows over local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawn
New Garage
R. Crewes
Magnolia
G. P. Snedaker
Local Notes From Palatine and Nearby Towns
Mrs W A Barr of Lostant visits her daughter Mrs George O Davis this week. Edward Laughlin left Friday for Chatsworth Bloomington and Normal returning Monday. Mrs C W Curtis and daughter Cleo of Lostant visited G O Davis Friday. Adam Matern improves his house with a new kitchen floor. Reports in Lewistown say farmers withdrew funds from Canton banks after rails were torn out a second time and a country league formed with a $25 fine for buying in Canton except medicine or a casket in serious death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Palatine
W. A. Barr
Lostant
George O. Davis
Edward Laughlin
Chatsworth
Bloomington
Normal
C. W. Curtis
Cleo of
G. O. Davis
Adam Matern
Lewistown Democrat
Canton
Country League
Swaney School News and Local Visits Report
Quaker Lane and nearby residents from Varna to Chicago visit, host, and travel between Saturday and Monday. The Swaney Magnolia high campus hosts a varsity showdown with Tonica, where Swaney wins 11 to 9 and Tonica’s second team loses 8 to 6. Professors and students from Wisconsin visit Swaney, while local teachers and families attend picnics, receptions, and community events across Varna, Lostant, Hennepin, and nearby towns.
Florid residents and local shifts in year
Mrs. George Hetrick returned home after nursing Mrs. Boyle who has improved. T. M. Kennedy, Mark schools principal, visited Wilford Hetrick and H. E. Allens. He will teach again in Mark with a raise. Mrs. Mary Allen worsened and Dr. Watson operated in Chicago. Albert Daily plans Peoria work. Royal Neighbors ice cream social netted over 7 dollars. Community notices include visits, travels, and meetings at Ladies Aid in Florid and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hetrick
Landa Boyle
Boyle
T. M. Kennedy
Mark
H. E. Allen
Colorado
Kennedy
Mary Allen
Dr. Watson
Chicago
J. B. Albert
William Martin
Freeport
Collins
Washington
Mollie Cassell
Cottage Hill
John Johnson
John Cofoid
Lostant
Bessie Daily
Little Babe
Ben Cassell
Martin
Simon Beck
Ladies’ Aid
Joe Shuck
Hennepin Poultry Association elects officers in town
The Hennepin Poultry association organized for business and elected W A Paxson president W G Jenkins vice president H E B Raley assistant secretary W C Patterson treasurer A J Stewartson superintendent J H Tures J B Barnard J E Taylor Jasper Cecil H T Simpson board of directors. Membership is 40. Dr O B Davis traveled to Chicago to attend his son Bert’s graduation at the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery and Valparaiso University on May 16. Benjamin F Stringfellow of Granville was brought to Hennepin and committed to Water-house Hospital after being deemed mentally deranged by Judge Mills and doctors Weeks and McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Record
Hennepin Poultry Association
W. A. Paxson
W. G. Jenkins
H. E B. Raley
W. C. Patterson
A. J. Stewartson
J. H. Tures
J. B. Barnard
Jasper Cecil
H. T. Simpson
Hennepin
Mills
Drs
Weeks
Granville
McCormick
Lostant Gleanings Passages of Local News and Deaths
Hennepin and Lostant items note a man taken to town asylum after a mishap, death announcements for John Purviance and Mrs. Eckhard, and various visits and local events. Lostant residents celebrate sermons, a silver medal contest, and community news with multiple deaths, weddings, and travels, including Dr Schoenneshoefer’s medical delegation.
Local Folks News roundup in town and visits
Miss Darlene Powell visited the home folks from Friday night till Sunday when she returned to Bloomington. Spencer Stansell returned from Oregon last week and will visit Fisher this week to see his sister. Miss Alta Davis spends a few days with Tonica relatives. Will Powell returned to Chicago. Dr. Elliston spent nearly a week in Chicago, returning Tuesday. Miss Kreider treated the children to ice cream cake and nabiscos the last day of school and has gone to her home in Chenoa. Howard Smith is riding in a fine new buggy. Joseph Frederick and mother were out from La Salle Monday. Henry and Charles Huth went to Granville Monday to visit their sister Mrs. McCabe. their little niece Nora McCabe accompanied them home. Art Stillwell and family spent Sunday at J. A. Smith's.
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Charles McCoy
Lewis Spalding
Varna
Gladys Mills
Harry Carruthers
Leland Ham
Alfred Wilson
Venona
David
Alice Wilson
Wenona
J. A. Wilson
H. G. Beck
Mary Griffith
Mary Griffith, Jr
Will Griffith
Artimisa Boyle
Lostant
John Wilson
Gynetha
Chicago
Garry
Wisconsin
Swaney School
Inez Hedden
Miss Hedden
Ldna Wilson
Irma
Ruth Bumgarner
Nira Bast
Hennepin
A. W. Hugkins
Emory Sherman
Granville
Willey
Ruth Gildersleeve
Prof. Madden
Miss McIntyre
Don Kays
Henry
Arthur Wilson
Edna Wilson
Luella Flitcraft
Oak Park
Magnolia High School
Swaney Boys
Max Whitney
W. G. Griffith
J. H. Price
Streator
McNabb
Swaney
Tonica
Peoria
M. E
Wm. Downey
Roscoe Phillips
Phillips
N. J. Hillabrand
Vandalia
Daniel Schneider
Jerry Puetz
Patterson
Clay City
Lee
Richmond
H. C. Volmer
Emma Schoenneshoefer
Albert Siemers
Nellie Comisky
Hugh Comisky
Darlene Powell
Bloomington
Spencer Stansell
Oregon
Fisher
Alta Davis
Will Powell
Elliston
Miss Kreider
Chenoa
Howard Smith
Joseph Frederick
Mother
la Salle
Charles Huth
Mrs. McCabe
Nora McCabe
Art Stillwell
J. A. Smith’s
Lion Fondles a Child in Pittsburg Cage
A lion in a Pittsburg cage fondled a child’s hand, highlighting danger to youngsters from animals. The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds croup and related illnesses with testimonials and trial bottles offered by local druggists A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
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Pittsburg
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Local notes on public funds and village affairs in Granville
Public questions rise over a public officer auditing his own accounts and traveling at public expense. The village board disputes marshal pay for arrests and dog killings while critiquing regulation. Kjoller's altercation with Nelson ends in police court and a masked feud. Leroy Smith buried with Grand Army of the Republic honors. Feaster House sees nightly hauntings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Bartlett
Harry Ehresman
Hennepin
Brink
Putnam County
J. L. Kjoller
C. C. Nelson
J. L
Kjoller
Nelson
Leroy Smith
Granville
Mendota
Milwaukee
Mr Smith
Grand Army
Feaster
Night prowlers at Feaster hotel spark quiet report
Feaster hotel residents recall midnight sounds as two figures allegedly crawled from under a lumber office across the street. Shots snapped at night raiders failed to fire. The marshal could not locate the intruders and the party remains unidentified. Edna Clark visits from Henry, and H E Surface arrives to take over business, moving into Hopkins avenue house vacated by H E Eddingfield. The town hopes the new couple will receive a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feaster
Foley's Kidney Pills Praise by G A R Commander
Isaac Cook of Kewanee Tennessee writes that Foley's Kidney Pills relieved his backache and bladder pain after two months of use. He praises the remedy and says he will recommend it to friends and comrades. Elgin High School senior girls adopt a dress agreement for the class photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius A. Pratt
Dept. IL
Isaac Cook
Above
Kewanee
Foley
A. J
Elgin High School
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Standard Oil Company Itncorporated
THE
Magnolia Bank
Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Henry, Ill
Magnolia, Ill
BACO
Puritan
Potter & Potter
A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes' University
Medico, Chirurigcal Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
E. F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
Robert G. Dakin
M. D
Ill
Magnolia Department
Quaker Lane
Town Asylum
Cecil
George Young
Ella Hamilton
Tingley
John Purviance
Purviance
Amos T. Purviance
Towa
Othello Henning
Williams
Zenor
Curray
Madden
John Swaney School
Mary Graves
America
Gebhart
Herbert Wierman
Lola Davis
MT. Palatine
Lion
Miami
Yours Truly
Magnolia Merc. Co
Joe Sivell
Black Jack
Benjamin Ransom
Jack
Joe Maubach
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