Magnolia Republicans and local notices in Illinois
Local notices list R A Ward as Magnolia representative for The Henry Republican and outline party tickets for Putnam County. The Magnolia partnership Ames and Ward dissolves with Ward Skelton taking over the business. Various social and town news items follow, mentioning visits, travel, and local residents.
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R. A. Ward
Magnolia
The
Henry Republican
F. Z. Ames
Ames & Ward, Bankers
Illinois
Ward & Skelton
Local notes from Camp Grove and area events
Lulu Otto returns home after visiting her sister in Camp Grove. Residents and visitors include Jack Harkaway and Lloyd Kidd digging a cellar at Dr. Weather's house, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and a Varna granddaughter in town, and Freddie Small moving to Pennsylvania with his parents. Rose Alexander and sister Ellen Ewing traveled with Mrs. Dakin to Henry Friday. Boys trap along Little Sandy Creek taking a mink two muskrats and a coon. Buckskin Ennis Dakin extolled for courage around autos at a social. Peoria street fair attendees listed. hunting party enjoyed sport while freeing and killing a big coon. A baby girl born October 13 to Mr. George Clemens. mother and babe progressing well with Dr. Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. John Shields also in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Otto
Camp Grove
Jack Harkaway
Lloyd Kidd
Dr. Weather
George Clemens
Babe
Dr. Simmons
John Shields
Harvest home festival and church notices in Tonica area
Community notices from Tonica include a harvest home festival at the Masonic hall on Thursday November 1 with a New England supper, a Christian Science meeting at the Misses Van Horne home, and a church service schedule. A death in Wattska prompts condolences to Rev H W Bell. Wedding of Helen Brennemann and Henry Gunn at the Hotel Sample in Ottawa receives congratulations. Local activities cover visits, house painting, photography, Halloween event October 31, and school duties. An English Spavin Liniment ad promotes a blemish cure for horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bell
Watseka
Mr. Bell
Sample
Ottawa
Helen Brennemann
Peru
Henry J. Gunn
McNabb
Local Notes On Visitors And Socials In Nearby Towns
McNABB J N Wilson traveled to North Dakota on a land seeking excursion. Miss Short, aiding at the hotel, has been quite ill. Mrs. W L McFall returned from a visit in Reddick last Saturday. Wilber and Harold Sutherland visited Dr Turner’s in Salswich over Sunday. A merry party from the neighborhood spent Saturday at Deer Park and Starved Rock. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bumgarner hosted a reception for their son John and bride. Mr and Mrs Abel Mills are visiting in Peoria this week. Mrs Charles Stockhaus is in Peoria visiting her brother Frank Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Freeman
Henry
Ed Mathis
North Dakota
Magnolia Gun Club
Joe Otto
Harve Ramage
Hennepin
Charles Whitney and Son
John Ramage
Peoria
Lena Johnson
Gladys
Mildred Ruble
Toluca
Mary Baker
John
Bride
Abel Mills
Charles Stockhaus
Frank Price
Clarence Phillips
Bloomington
Perry Puetz
C. A. Stinson
Chicago
Lostant
Charlie
W. G. Wilson
Thomas Vitato
Boston
Howard
Manteno
CG. A. Woodrow
Rutland Coal Company
Theo Byrick
John Annason
H. C. Barton
Davey
Gib Webber
Osage
Fred Perdew
Sir Walter Releigh
Robert Schiffjing
Tonica
F. W. Kreider
J. C
G. W. Hartenhower
Clarence Petitt
Viola Hannum
Mae Lippincott
Putnam County Nominees for County Offices
Republicans nominate five candidates to represent Putnam County for four year terms. Henry C. Mills seeks county judge, Henry EB Eddington for county clerk, BH E. Wonjer for treasurer, Jasper Cecil for sheriff, and George W. Hunt for superintendent of schools. The piece urges strong support for the ticket in the November 6 election and notes local tidbits from Lostant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Mills
Henry FE. Eddingfield
FE. E. Wonser
Jasper Cecin
George W. Hunt
Putnam County
Henry EB
Eddingfield
Magnolia
Traesurer
E. Wonjser
Hennepin
Jasper Cecil
Local Notes From Florid and Surrounding Areas
Dick Ashley and family visit Iowa friends and relatives as Mrs Alice Kelso visits Chicago. John Groe welcomes a baby boy and Mrs Groe, formerly Carrie Gehn, enjoys the news. Mrs Henry Allen and Gladys return from an eastern trip via Gettysburg with cousins. Florence and Illinois connections appear throughout with neighbors Shown.
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Dick Ashley
Iowa
Alice Kelso, Jr
Chicago
John Groe
John
Groe
Carrie Gehn
Past Present and Future Paint The Best
The piece defines the best paint by past present and future criteria. It says past paint wears evenly, present paint requires least labor and covers most surface per gallon, and future paint lasts without cracking or peeling. It emphasizes durable, efficient painting.
Shipman Pure White Lead Adv Promises Paint Purity Test
An advertisement for Shipman Pure White Lead made by the Old Dutch Process claims top painters endorse it. It offers a free book on paints and a test for paint purity from the National Lead Company based in Chicago.
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Shipman
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel
A sister and Mrs Peter Mortenson with Dr R L Watson escorted a patient to La Salle hospital last Wed. Katie Hawthorne returned home from Granville Wed. Mrs Jessie Richwine visited Harvey Allen's last Sunday. Harvey Allen Gladys and Isaac Richwine returned from an eastern trip. A farewell party honored Julia Fulmer who left for Oklahoma to visit her sister Mrs Lacy Hartinson. Miss Edna Clemens joined Julia Fulmer to Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mortenson
R. L. Watson
la Salle Hospital
Katie Hawthorne
Granville
Jessie Richwine
Harvey Allen
Gladys
Isaac Richwine
Julia Fulmer
Oklahoma
Lacy Hartinson
Edna Clemens
Hennepin
Christe Martinson
Moran launches independent bid for state legislature
John P. Moran filed as an independent candidate for the legislature from the district. He departed for Springfield Friday night with a petition carrying 885 signatures, surpassing the required number. The Pontiac Sentinel notes he gathered most signatures in Woodford and Marshall counties, Democratic nominee Christian Haase's strong area, with assurances of a future move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Moran
Moran
Springfield
Pontiac Sentinel
Woodford
Marshall
Christian Haase
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Ill
Magnolia, Ill
the Republican
Magnolia Department
Republican
Z Ames
W. H. Skelton
Cora Dakin
Little Gladys
A. W. Miller
Dr. Peterson
Varna
Mr. Clemens
MT. Palatine
Michael Nolte
Hallowe'en
Davis Corner
Mabel Judd
Frankie Powell
la Salle
R. Travis
J. B
F. A. Powell
Peninsular Ranges
Jewel Ranges
J. G. Clemens
Grandma Hennings
Henry, Wenona, Varna, Lostant, Hennépin and
R. W. Spencer
Magnolia Bank
Magnolia, Ile
Henry Allen
Isaac Reichwine
Gettysburg
Allen
John Johnson
Christon
W. H. Ralph
Florid
Christian Endeavor
M. W. A. Hall
George Hetrick
H. E. Allen
T. M. Kennedy
Joliet
Woodward
National Lead Company
State Street
Chicago, Ill
W. A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes University
Medico Chiringical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina, Il
Robert. .G. Dakin
M. D
J. M. Downey
Massie
H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
Lash Place
Ramage House
Magnolia Central
J. H. Massie
Griffith’s Laundry
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