Magnolia News Notes and Welcome for New Minister
The Magnolia community hosted a reception at the parsonage on Wednesday night in honor of the new minister Rev. Bell and his wife. About 60 guests attended with instrumental and vocal music, extending best wishes for a prosperous year ahead. Mrs. Harvey Morris of Strawn visited her daughter Mrs. Weathers on Monday and Tuesday. Local representative R. A. Ward handles Magnolia news for The Henry Republican and will promptly address entrusted business.
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R. A. Ward
Magnolia
Henry Republican
Harvey Morris
Strawn
Weathers
Bell
Magnolia personals recount local visits and gatherings
Mary McKirgan and others spent time in Henry and Rutland visiting relatives. Mrs. Fanny Wilkey and Miss VanHorne traveled for calls. Charles J. Devlin funeral noted with locals attending. A. Hecht and John Burnsworth headed southwest. The Ladies’ Aid to meet November 16 with Mrs. Bell. Community updates include farm activity, Mr. Kidd’s southwestern trip, and new Magnolia house occupancy.
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Mary McKirgan
Henry
Charles L. Skelton
Rutland
Fanny Wilkey
Varna
Misses VanHorne
Massie
Harry Hull
Jane Bobbitt
S. G. Cole
Radie
Ottawa
Alexander
Iowa
Charles J. Devlin
Spring Valley
L. C. Badgley
A. Hecht
J. W. Dean
Henry Dakin
Casteel
Magnolia
Ralph Parlette
Dunne’s
Church Notes Postpones Sermon For Children
Due to bad weather last Sunday the children's sermon was postponed and will be announced later. J H Brenn will lead Sunday School in Superintendent Hecht's absence. On Sunday November 12 Magnolia charge holds 10 am Sunday School and 7 30 pm preaching at Magnolia, with Strawn at 11 am. A turkey dinner and evening musical program are planned at the Masonic hall by Magnolia church ladies.
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Hecht
J. H. Brenn
Magnolia
Strawn
Jennie Edwards
Magnolia M. E
Masonic Hall
Magnolia School Report for October Month End
The Magnolia school reports monthly totals by department. Upper Department lists 23 pupils, 16 average daily attendance, and no tardies or absences stated. Intermediate Department shows 44 pupils, 22 days taught, 38 average daily attendance with several named staff. Primary Department records 37 pupils, 23 days, 33 average daily attendance with multiple teachers named.
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Magnolia
Ollie Spencer
Mark J. Sweany
Vera Harris
Ralph Defenbaugh
Ollie Roberts
Gladys Ray
Arthur Spencer
Chester Law
Mt Palatine Briefs and Local Happenings
Mt Palatine notes Mrs L B Marquis heads to Chicago for the winter after almost two years with her daughter Mrs F E Powell. George Puffer returns from a northern Illinois visit. Carpenters start on a Powell farm house now under Will Bishop. Oyster supper for Congregational church choir held at Davis store on Nov 11 after 6 pm. Ethel Harkins visiting Ottawa. John Weisherding husking corn for Fred Wolf. Mr and Mrs E B Wilkins shopped in Streator. Most residents report cold symptoms.
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L. B. Marquis
Chicago
F. E. Powell
George Puffer
Illinois
Powell Farm
Will Bishop
Davis Store
Congregational Church
Ethel Harkins
Ottawa
John Weisherding
Fred Wolf
E. BE. Wilkins
Long prayers draw critique and political notes in Illinois
An old church member mocks a pastor for a 1646 minute prayer, while reports from Peoria Springfield and Chicago show Cullom gaining support for another Senate term. Illinois editors praise Roosevelt and discuss tariff revision and railroad rates amid widespread political chatter.
Mary in Hard Tuck Bees and Hives Tale
A playful verse recalls Mary with a swarm of bees fleeing danger by following her. The bees accompany Mary wherever she goes to protect their hives.
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Mary
Must Have Mail Boxes
The Post Office Department will withdraw rural mail service from patrons lacking regulation mail boxes. W K R Spilman announces no favoritism, but notices will be sent from Washington to affected patrons with sixty days to install boxes. Also, postmasters must remove obscene postal cards and forward them to the first assistant postmaster general for adjudication.
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Post Office Department
W. K R. Spilman
Rural Delivery
Washington
Postonce Department
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