Magnolia notes and social updates from the Magnolia paper
Local representative R A Ward handles news items for Magnolia the dry spell and dust persistently referenced. Residents and visitors are listed including Eddingfield Dakin Morris Downey Van Horne Myers Paxson Harper Skelton and Morphew families. Upcoming work on a new telephone building and a modern basement excavation are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Ward
Magnolia
Henry Republices
Eddingfield
Perry Dakin
Emil Morris
Toluca
Elza Downey
Clyde
Frank Roberts
Iowa
Frank Zenzen
Peru
BE. H. Ward
Rutland
Amos Paxson
Great Bend
Kas
van Horne
M. Harper
Eureka
W. H. Skelton
Harper
Mrs. Skelton
Robert A. Ward
Putnam County
Peoria
A. J. Bishop
J. R. Morphew
Ocheyedan
C. I
G. A. Morphew
Public Auction To Sell Buggies and Implements
Notice states Perry Dakin will auction buggies wagons and implements on Saturday September 19 with bills for details. The item reflects a local sale typical of small town commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Dakin
Joe Sivell
Clarence Ray
Ed Defenbaugh
B. M. Walker
T. OC. Haws
Wm. Moffitt
Magnolia
R. G. Dakin
Jover
Mansfield
Melvin
Masons
C. A. Freeman
Bro. Freeman
McNabb
Winona Lake
Ind
General Friends’ Conference
M. Ja. Wilson
Cordelia
A. B. Wilson
Luella Flitcraft
Jana
O. P. Mills
Mary Griffith
Emma Price
Abel Mills
Charles Merrill
Laura Smith
Alice Tomlinson
Hollinsworth
Town
Albert Mills
Decatur
Magnolia News Roundup of Local Edits and Visits
Special correspondent Bertha Henderson reports on ill health and recoveries among Magnolia residents including Mrs. Wm Defenbaugh and Mrs Nellie Clemens. Vacationing workers, school progress, fair observations, and local moves such as Jacob Piper's return are noted with brief greetings and community tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Bertha Henderson
Wm. Defenbaugh
Benjamin Walker
Gridley
Joseph
Harry Surface
Harry Ramage
Burrell Simington
Nellie Clemens
Will Chestnut
W. C. Horton
Princeton
Gerge Freeman
David Chestnut
James Simmons
Simmons
Sherman Glenn
S. B. Mitchell
Ruble
Joe Sivel
Ed Defenbaugh
Local Baseball Tournament At McNabb Nears
They occupy the Mrs Harmon property vacated by Mrs Tillie Perdew. Don’t miss the baseball tournament at McNabb Friday and Saturday. Teams comprise Granville Fairview McNabb and Magnolia. Home boys have played well this summer and as the season closes let us turn out and cheer. Henry Kidd was in Toluca last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Wilson
Ernest Mills
Texas
Edna Wilson
Oak Park
Friends’ General Conference
Winona Lake
Ind
Charles Merritt
Varna
Friends
Sam Bronn
Pomona
Cal
I. BE. Smith
Grace Swaney
Lincoln
Neb
Madden
Putnam County
McNabb
Princeton
Emmett Mills
Grace Mills
Springfield
Magnolia Grange, Fair Board
Big Bend Reunion Set With Political Speakers And Ball Games
Wenona prepares for the 25th Big Bend Reunion from September 16 to 19 featuring Dan R. Sheen for governor on Wednesday, Charles S. Deneen on Thursday, and Adlai Stevenson on Friday. Daily ball games include Wenona vs La Rose, Lacon, Magnolia, and Dana. Balloon ascension, band concerts, and moving pictures accompany the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Big Bend
Dan R. Sheen
Charles S. Deneen
Adlai Stevenson
La*Rose
Lacon
Magnolia
Dana
Bar Hell
Target Shoot at McNabb Opens Week of Events
An amateur target shoot is scheduled at McNabb on Monday September 21 with multiple target options and prices under Inter State Association rules. Additional notes cover community updates from local residents, school progress, upcoming church and fair events, and notices about improvements and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Bae
Inter-State Association
W. H. Johnston
McNabb, Ill
Local News Notes From Depue Area
Gust Deininger lies critically ill with blood poisoning as friends express concern. Cora Deininger remains very low. Mrs Jessie Reichwine and Marguerite visit Depue friends. Isaac Richwins travels to Reading Pa for months with family accompanying him to Chicago. Maude Jenkins hosts Pensylvania cousin. Lyle Jenkins plans extended absence. Schoolhouse near completion except ball and blackboard. Princeton fair attendance noted. Hazel McNeil visits Lela and Blanche. Henry Allen and Charles Tonica visit Sarah Chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Deininger
Cora Deiininger
Jessie Reichwine
Little Marguerite
Depue
Isaac Richwins
Amon
Reading
Harvey Allen
Little Gladys
Chicago
Maude Jenkins
Pensylvania
Lyle Jenkins
Princeton
Hazel McNeil
Lela
Blanche
Henry Allen
Charles
Tonica
Sarah Chance
Reunion of Isaac and George Hiltabrand Relatives at Hopetown Church
The annual gathering at Old School Baptist church in Hopetown on Saturday Aug 29 drew 162 attendees. Officers were elected for the next year with J R Lambert as president and Roy Ebner as treasurer. The day featured a noon repast and social visiting among relatives from Granville, Hennepin, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
George ‘Hiltabrand
Old School Baptist Church
Hopetown
J. R. Lambert
W. W. Hiltabrand
Myrtie Hiltabrand
Roy Ebner
Sun
Tonica News
Bucklens Arnica Salve Called Sure Knocker for Ulcers
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina declares Bucklens Arnica Salve a sure enough knocker for ulcers after a bad sore on his leg last summer healed in a few rounds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc sold for 25 cents at A J Ironmongers drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Telephone Meantime at Rutland Central Illinois Independent Telephone
The annual stockholders meeting of the Central Illinois Independent Telephone Co. met in Rutland to report prosperity and elect directors Perry Morgan of Long Point to replace Frank Bosserman and F H Jack of Rutland to replace M C Rose. A colonial brick building will be built at Magnolia to house the central office. The company also reached an agreement with Central Union Bell Telephone Co. to center lines at its centrals, enabling long distance service to homes. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Illinois Independent Telephone Company
Rutland
Perry Morgan
Long Point
Frank Bosserman
California
F. H. Jack
M. C. Rose
Henry Lisch & Co
Washburn
Illinois game notes on fish stocking and mussel laws
Reports from Illinois detail stocking efforts along the Little Vermilion and Kishwaukee rivers, including bass supplementation and removing carp. Regulators warn against dynamite fishing, prompt clerks to remit license funds monthly, note mussel season limits, and investigate pheasant trafficking while urging stricter protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Game
Little Vermilion River
State Fish Commission
Edgar County Fishing and Boating Club
Jeining
Okaw River
Illinois
J. A. Wheeler
Ernest Peterson
Kishwaukee
Julius Diedrich
McLean County
Bloomington
Sangamon County
Ilinois
Oat Crop Falling Off Prompts Wheat Planting Plan
Farmers in the Gilman area shift from oats to wheat as oat yields decline from 50-60 to 20-30 bushels per acre. Experiments show wheat can be profitable on small plots, with planned planting of 10 to 20 acres around Danforth. A local example near Gilman yielded 32 bushels on a wheat trial beside oats yielding 381 bushels, encouraging broader rotation changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danforth
Mann
Gilman
Gilman Star
Corn and hogs: choosing varieties for a farm plan
The question weighs practical farming choices, asking if popcorn is suitable for feed corn and if larger hogs offer easier, higher yield production. It weighs breed selection by output and ease of management on a corn hog operation.
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Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry UL
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Magnolia Bank
Magnolia, Ill
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Ill
J, H Massie
McNadb
Manly
Fresh Bakery
Ally
Grit- Oth’s Laun
W. A. Simmons
Freterenags — Centenary Hospital
Olive Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurogical Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
W. H. Weathers, M. D
A. R. Kreger
Magnolia, Ili
Chicago Veterinary College Veterinary Hospital
the Republican
Weenan
Hiltabrand
Granville Echo
Taylor
Granville
Glenn Raley
Hennepin
Weeks
McCormick
Meng
Grandpa Hawthorne
Wessington Springs
Echo
H. B. Leeper
Leeper
Israel
Scott
Cadillac Motor Car Co
Anil Fa
Svarentet
Cadillac
Rollin
Travis
Jansen & Joosten
Peoria, Ill
Poland
Timas
Poland-China
Mississippi River
Prince Fanciful
Prince
Alert
Peter Moon
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