Magnolia notes and social events in the village
Local notices list residents visiting Toluca and Venona, moves to McNabb and Ottawa, and upcoming Magnolia Ladies Aid events. A home talent play Under the American Flag is planned at the Masonic hall for Thanksgiving with a communal dinner and numerous baked goods. Halloween activities include a box supper and a lantern filled social at John Swaney school with a grand march and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haws
Toluca
Martin Thompson
Nellie
G.A. Murphey
Venona
BH. H. Ward
Rutland
Magnolia
Skelton
Realttves
Nebraska
Harry Hull
McNabb
Harry
Konding
W. H. Weathers
Ill
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Wilson
National Grange
Hartford
Conn
Simmons
Emans
Lundy
Lucy Burns
Sedwick
Kas
Juley Roberts
Burl Roberts
Masonic Hall
Magnolia Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Will Griffith
California
Frank Peart
Spring Valley
Fred J. Jansen
Little ‘Daughter
Massie
A. Hecht
Irwin
John Swaney Consolidated School
John Swaney School Hallowe'en Social Draws Large Crowd
The John Swaney school held a Hallowe'en social Friday despite bad weather. A large crowd attended and net receipts from candy, boxes, pea nuts, and fortune selling totaled $85. Ghosts opened the program with a parade followed by other Halloween themed acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swaney School
Safe, Gentle Cleanser Promoted for Various Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as safe purgatives for headache malaria and jaundice. It claims cleansing and invigorating effects and urges purchase at A. J. Ironmonger’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
A. J. Ironmonger
Local notes from Henry area recount minor accidents and visits
Pro ceeds and Bill Casey of McNabb endured a nerve shock after a fall while returning from Spring Valley. He was in a buggy when a line dropped, causing a loss of balance and a wheel entangling his foot. Mr Anderson halted the horses, and Casey was carried to Dr. Weeks for treatment before continuing on. Florid reports mention Mrs Gust Deininger in Henry, Dr. Watson's trip to La Salle, and various visits and travels among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Casey
McNabb
Spring Valley
Robert Anderson
Chicago
Anderson
Casey
Granville
Dr. Week
Gust Deininger
Henry
Dr. Watson
la Salle
Jedd Glasse
Henry Gardner
Will Morris
Samuel Clemens
West End
Adam Deininger
Cleo Chance
Charles Odekirk
Mary Allen
Watson
Smith
Alma
Della Davis
Depus
J. B. Alberts
Peter Clemens
Samuel Cassell
Eliza Beck
H. E. Allen
Dailys
A. Dawson
Grant Perkins
C. S. Anderson
Town Hall
Mary Henkins
Dwight Ball
Bureau
Wm. Thruston
Frank Wood
Lofgren
Halbleib
Hendley Nebraska man Zeph Swartz dies after brief paralysis
Zephaniah Swartz of Evans township born August 2 1848 dies near Hend ley Nebraska October 23 after a three day paralysis. He owned 320 acres at Hend ley. Burial in Wymore Nebraska. Carmi and Arthur Swartz and Arthur’s wife attend. Jonathan Sweet of Venona receives a shower of postal cards marking his 88th birthday on October 24 and many greeting letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephaniah Swartz
Hendley
Neb
Evans Township
Wymore
Carmi
Arthur Swartz
Wenona
Jonathan Sweet
Venona
Recital Plan Showcases Kipling Works and Miss Elsie
An identified program lists Kipling pieces including The Ballad of the East and West and Gunga Din with others like Mandalay and The White Man’s Burden. It notes a suggested Nov 29 evening with Miss Elsie who is highly recommended in her line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Mandalay
The
Overland Mail
Tommy Atkin
Miss Elsie
Community Notes Include Visits and Travel Across Towns
Miss Aleda Larson hosts visiting brother Henry of Grand Ridge while Mrs. John Fitzgerald welcomes her mother Mrs. Condon of Rock Falls. Several locals travel to Ottawa, Chicago, and Los Angeles for family visits, work, and events. Prof. Randall attends a Chicago teachers meeting. many trips by auto mark varied journeys and receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams
Tonica
Merritt
M. L. Shields
Varna
Haswell
Col
Henry
Lizzie McDermott
E. R. Moon
Burdette
Los Angeles
Cal
John Moore
Phillips
Fairmont
Neb
E. W. Barber
Venona
Nora
Jessie Robinson
la Salle
Margaret Lawless
Chicago
Henning
Mendota
Local Interests Highlight Henry Community News and Endorsements
A Henry Illinois local column reports endorsements for Dean's Kidney Pills by resident Larry Peterman and notes daily life items. It lists purchases, family news, health ailments, social events like a town hall box social, and visits among Henry residents with several mentions of nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Peterman
Edward Street
Henry
Dean
J. W. Niece
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Hallowe'en social at Nye school raises funds
The Nye school house hosted a Hallowe'en social with net proceeds of 20 dollars. Local residents Mrs. C. F. Anderson and chiken left for Colorado Springs to spend the winter. The Milo area buzzed with visits, church meetings, domestic clubs, and wedding housekeeping updates through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye School
C. F. Anderson
Chiken
Colorado Springs
Mabel Egerton
Marquette
la Salle
Lettie Cook
Isaac Pyle
Henry Lewis
O. P. Carroll
Kewanee
George Sparling
Georgia Stipp
Elsie Carroll
Chillicothe
Wm, Henkins
Rolf Shimmel
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