Magnolia Autumn Jubilee Draws Wide Attendance In Illinois Town
The fourth annual Magnolia autumn jubilee was held October 9 at the Community church, with Magnolia band music and exhibits in bread pastry dairy goods, fruit, garden produce, and art. A notable feature was the flight show on the Charles Baker farm, followed by supper and an evening program. W L Glover presided, and R H Eckart spoke on county agricultural officers. The event showcased community cooperation and local talent, drawing participants from nearby towns and ending with a concert and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Venona
Varna
la Rose
Lostant
Hennepin
Granville
Henry
Goon
Magnolia Band
Isaac Glpin
Albert Wimar
R. W. Spencer
Abs
E. A Mathis
W H Weathers
John Schneider
D G Judd
Illinois
E C Rhodes
Lloyd Kidd
Ilinois
E H Hutton
Magnolia Township High School
W A Frankin
George Ditman
Harris
Bent Bros., Co
la Salle
Wickersham
Cox Jewelry Co
L. W Glover
R. H. Eckart
de Kalb
Farmers’ Bureau
Amos Wilson
Putnam County
Putnam
Marshall
Charles Baker
Nellie B. ‘Webber
Ethel Gunn
Beulah Schlutius
Bloomington
Harvest Home in Foley Park draws large crowd in Lostant
The Seventh Annual Harvest Home at Foley's park on Thursday October 2 drew praise for fine exhibits and meals served by Local ladies. A Toluca Lostant game ended 14 to 11 with Lostant ahead. Music by the Streator military band and fife and drum corps entertained attendees. Receipts reached 1125 dollars. A Rose Dream operette by local talent grossed 142.30. Local residents and visitors from Peoria and Utica accompanied by relatives attended events and helped with roasts and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's Park
Toluca
May
Jennie
Peoria
R E Phillips
Frank A O'Brien
Pennsylvania
G M Morris
Charles William
J M Hannum
Utica
N J Cary
George M Reynolds
J . Green
Grace Phillips
Bloomington
Mortimer Reynolds
W Herwick
Levi Maust
Joe Laska
Wenona
A. Whitney
Guy Phillips
E. Schoenneshoefer
Lucile
Chicago
Lightning Sets Cattle Barn Ablaze in Hennepin
The Peters family and neighbors rushed to Weber's cattle barn but the structure burned to the ground on Saturday near seven pm. High winds shifted away from nearby houses preventing spread to other buildings. A large stock of straw fueled the blaze, with insurance only covering minor losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. McClure
S. Kreger
Lou Quaintance
Mary Ellis
Lena Grivey
Kate Skeet
Carrie Bell
Vera
Womens’ Foreign
Tssi S
G. F Weber
Lostant
Brother visits Detroit kin as town news notes drift
The article records Anthony Reavy’s surprise visit from her brother William Mattern of Detroit who planned to visit sister Mrs John Childs before returning home. It also notes Henry Turner selling 1271/2 acres east of town to August Moews Sr for 300 per acre and a 60 acre timber tract to Klein Bros for 200 per acre. A jury trial for Clemente Vigna Jr. resulted in a petit larceny conviction and a jail sentence of 41 days plus fines of 100 and costs 235.80. Also mentions Rae Good Quality rippe es at $2.50 per roll at Meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Christian Church
Wie
Prawbridge
Leroy Skelton
Eureka College
Ausata
Armingtes
Meckinaw
Bloomington
Elmore H. Ward
Bennington Township
Robert A Ward
Rutland
Magnolia
William H Skelton
Rutland Christian Church
R B Dean
Armington
W Harvey Young
el Paso
Magnolia Methodist Church
C J Hougham
Clifford Weaver
L E Ingram
Mabel Richer M Op Allen
Long Beach Cal
H. L Fiscus
Marshalltown
R R Rowland
Smith
Henry
Anthony Reavy
William Mattern
Detroit
Mich
John Childs
Henry Turner
Hennepin
August Moews, Sr
Granville
Klein
Turner
Sister Ates
Clemente Vigna i
Ange
Gold Medal Haarlem Kidney Treatment Adverts
A vintage advertisement warns that kidneys weaken slowly and urges early treatment with Gold Medal Haarlem Ot Capsules. It claims the remedy has long standing status in Holland with a 1696 charter, recommending three or four capsules daily to relieve pain and prevent incurable disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
The
Netherlands
Also Mentioned on This Page
S A Ward
Far West
Hardihood
Sarah Ann Skelton
Joel and
Jemima Sutherland Skelton
Washington County
Indiana
Morgan County
Prairies
Allen Harvey Trowbridge
Pattonsburg
Lacon
Colonel Strawn
Kennington Township
Skelton
Christian Church
Patneburg
Magnolia Veterinary Supply House
McNabb
Weanona
Varma
Weldo
W.H Weathers
Lostant Local
Charles Holt
Eig
Elmer Donaldson
Sherer
Sheriff's
Maulfair
E J Steimle
Rae
Holla
Square Deal
Fisk Tires
Fisk
J. E. Barry & Co
B. J. Reynolds
Tobacc
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston Selena, N.C
Topor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!