Local Notes from Magnolia Area and Nearby Towns
George Lippert's head of head Ruth Hull of Magnolia spent Friday and Saturday at Harvey's. J A Williams of Henry was a caller in town Saturday. The W C T A met at the home of Mrs G P Koehler last Friday afternoon. Ed McCabe of Spring Valley was a business caller in town Saturday. Mary Bowers visits her parents at Spring Valley this week. A number from the community attended the Kays funeral at Hennepin last Sunday. School commenced Monday morning with Mr Harry Wierman in charge of the high school, Miss Margaret Roberts the intermediate department, Miss Olive Spencer the primary department. Charles McCabe of Varna was a caller in town on Sunday. Miss Stanton entertained La Salle relatives over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hull
Magnolia
Hary
J. A. Williams
Henry
G. P. Koehler
Ed McCabe
Spring Valley
Mary Bowers
Kays
Hennepin
Harry Wierman
Margaret Roberts
Olive Spencer
Charles McCabe
Varna
Stanton
la Salle
Andy Brown
Ensign
Hudson
Ward
Rutland
Florence Horton
Francis Willey
Asa Perdew
Charles Braun
Denver
Jennie Krantz
Wenona
R. L. Swindler
Gertrude Ramsey
Chicago
J. G. Clemens
David Chestnut
Hazel Glover
Whitefield
Big Bend
Venona
Willard Swaney
W. C. Hultz
Streator
Ford County
Oscar Bumgarner
John
Mrs. Bumgarner
Josiah
Russell Tomlinson
Ed Studgvin
Princeton
George Lippert
Magnolia Grange
Mabel Carney
W. B. Mills
O. P. Mills
F. BE. Smith
F. E. Kerns
Clifford Mills
Wm. Kays
John Wilson
Dakota
Dr. Potts
Nebraska
O. Bumgarner
Friends Meeting
Luella Flitcraft
Oak Park
Ernest Mills
Texas
Panhandle
Magnolia Grange Fair
Saunemin Stars
Chicago Union Giants
Peter Wolf
Henry and Lacon
Riley Roberts
Little Irene
B. Mitchell
Dakin
Dr. Watson
Florid
Elliston
Granville
McNabb
George Zeigler
Mabel Simpkins
John McNabb
Hattie McNabb
St. Joe
Martin
Ransom
J. H. Massie
Charles Gunn
James Price
Sadie Hupp
Travis
Magnolia community notices and upcoming events
Local residents are named with visits and returns, plus church services. Events include preaching on Sunday Sept 12 at 7:30 pm and an ice cream social in the park Saturday evening. It notes relocations, schooling starts, a penny drive progress, and a funeral attendance by Masons and Stars.
Electric Bitters touted as greatest health builder
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cures poor health by stimulating stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels, purifying blood and invigorating the system. It promises vigorous body and keen brain for the weak or run-down, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by A. J. Tronmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tronmonger
Local Notes From Quaker Lane and Nearby Areas
La Salle callers visited Monday afternoon as Mrs. Karene Spalding returned to the neighborhood last Monday. The John Swaney school opened with 41 high school students. Miss Mabel Carney visited W. G. Griffith's last weekend and called on friends in the area. Miss Elizabeth Massie returned to F. B. Smith's home for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. John Bumgarner of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B
Clifford Mills
la Salle
Karene Spalding
John Swaney
Mabel Carney
W. G. Griffith
Elizabeth Massie
F. B. Smith
John
Bumgarner
Magnolia Grange News Orbits Local Events and Visits
Ford county hosts visits from Bumgarner and Potts while baring fair preparations at Magnolia Grange. Attenders include Tomlinsons, Studgvin, Lippert exhibitors, and doctors. A large slate of meetings, weddings, fairs, and a notable ball game with Saunemin Stars and Chicago Union Giants is announced for September.
A Sprained Ankle Cure With Chamberlains Liniment
A short notice touts Chamberlains Liniment as a fast healer for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. It claims typical recoveries within a week with faithful bottle directions and notes A J Ironger as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J. Ironger
Brother Grouch's Line-Up Club Meeting Tales
An eccentric local scene unfolds as Brother Grouch's Line-Up club gathers before Potters' store. After an order to move to Brother Law's front, members read ridiculous by laws about spitting, vulgarity, and bizarre eye gazing tests, ending with an improvised adjournment until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Grouch
Potters
Sam Potter
Brother Law
Little Sandy
Stony Lane
Ted Glenn
Dock Slim
Dock Six Foot Three
Grouch
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad by Larry Peterman
A local businessman Larry Peterman testifies to relief from back pain and kidney distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills from T. J. Segrdves' Drug Store. The advertisement promotes the Foster Milburn Co. product 50 cents, urging readers to remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Larry Peterman
Edward Street
Henry
Dean
T. J. Segrdves
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Carpet weaving orders taken at Burt news room
Mrs. Maggie Henderson of Henry Illinois announces carpet weaving service. Orders may be left at Mrs. J. S. Burt's news room where requests will be received and finished goods delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Burt
Maggie Henderson
Henry
Ill
Moving family visits and local notices from Henry county
Joliet visitors Harry Humphrey and family return home after a week with Dr. Watson. Mrs Mary Ealy and children go back to Peoria after visiting her parents Mose Daily. Residents attend Wn Kay funeral at Hennepin and others visit Will Morris Sun School. Various local housekeeping, sewing, and labor day activities are noted across several families and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Humphrey
Joliet
Mary Allen
Will Rudy
Peoria
Ada McNeil
Jessie Anderson
Lela
Blanche Allen
Lavenne Clemens
Spring Valley
Miss McHenry
Walnut
Sarah Chance
Maud Standard
Hennepin
Williard Norris
A Narrow Escape and a Family Reunion Report
Edgar A Bayliss of Robinsonville Del recalls using Foley's Honey and Tar to end a chronic cough and gain 28 pounds. The Wilson family reunion at Evans Grange fair grounds Aug 27 drew about 135 attendees with F F Thierry presiding. Oldest Wilsons listed include David Wilson and Mrs Hannah Hoge, with out of state guests from Corning Indiana Wenona McNabb Magnolia Dawson Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Bayliss
Robinsonville
Del
Foley
A. J
Wenona
Elizabeth Mills
Mary Smith
McNabb
Amos B. Wilson
Magnolia
Roseanna Wilson
Rose Stranach
Fay
Alf Gentle
Corning In
Florence Judd
Dawson
Neb
Tonica News
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice in Lacon
The board of supervisors of Marshall County will meet at the Court House in Lacon on September 14 1909 at 1 30 p m. Each person’s bill must be itemized certified by the town supervisor sworn and filed in the County Clerk’s office by noon the preceding Saturday. Bills not filed will be carried to the next meeting. Respectfully A Connell County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Lacon
Respectieg
A. Connell
Lerk
Pednam Born A Son To Mr and Mrs Daniel Vail
Miss Margaret Campbell of Henry spent last week with Miss Rosalie Read. Miss Madge Axter of Walnut was the guest of Mrs. M L Kelso. Mrs. Joseph Hunter has returned home after several months away and is much improved in health. Miss Hale Wilson returned home Friday evening from a stay with relatives in Denver. Col Mr and Mrs A L Kidon were called to Sheffield Sunday by their daughter Ethel’s illness. Mr and Mrs George Crawford and Miss Annis Crawford of Dana were guests here Sunday. H B Henkins and two daughters Retta and Faye and Mr and Mrs Curt Henkins left Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
A. L. Kildon
Sheffield
Ethel
George Crawford
Annis Crawford
Dana
H. B. Henkins
Retta
Faye
Curt Henkins
South Dakota
George Finley
Curt
Elmer Henkins
Buda
James Wherry
Claude Hart
Ancona
Wm. Rinehart
Bert Sparling
Magnolia
Roy Parks
Chicago
Meta Williams
la Grange
Gertrude Winship
Gertrude
Blanche Shaw
Charleston
M. L. Kelso
Edward Lawson
James Finnegan
James
Edward
Little Lara Wheeler
George Wheeler
Local social notes span families and travels in Carroll area
Visitors from Chillicothe Los Angeles and Chicago gathered with Carroll and Kelso relatives as kinship ties frame a busy week. A life event is a charity farewell picnic and a student winning an art scholarship while others face illness and recovery.
Volunteer reports and social functions urged for timely submissions
The article thanks volunteers for reporting social events and notes such notices should be written and sent promptly or ready by the next issue. It emphasizes ongoing weekly news gathering efforts and asks volunteers to keep the paper informed.
The Modesty of Women and Favorite Prescription
The ad touts Derce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments, claiming it eases drains irregularity and weakness without alcohol or secrecy. It cites professional endorsements and promises safe, known composition with bottle wrap and optional pamphlets from Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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Lesh
Illinois
Potter & Potter
Magnolia, Ill
Ford
BACO
Minnesota
Horseshoe Tobacco
J. H Massie
Grif
A. Semmons
Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes' University
Medico, Chirurlgical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
E. F. Mongeau, M. D
W. H. Weathers
Magnolia, III
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
Magnolia and
McNabb Cen- 8
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Columbia Dye Works
Main St
Henry, III
Magnolia Department
B. F. Mongeau
Charles Grant
Tonica
Edw. Phillips
C. G. Sauer
O. C. Marshall
E Marshall
J. E. Taylor
Arminda Ray
Mae Cee
Carolyn Karch
J. N. Smith
Will
Magnolia Mercantile Co
A. J. Brown
Magnolia, I
Quaker Lane
THE
Magnolia Bank
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Pearl Hetrick
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