Surprise Shower Honors Miss Matilda Wolf and Charles Hartman
A Saturday evening shower at McNabb hosted by Mr and Mrs Peter Wolf honored Miss Matilda Wolf and Charles Hartman. Guests arrived at eight, gifts included a pot of gold, red and white decorations, 48 candles, two course lunch, and drinks. Toastmaster Henry Kessler led toasts, then music in the parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Peter Wolf
Matilda Wolf
Charles Hartman
Henry Kessler
Oscar Hessling
John Weicherding
Walter Huth
George Lightschuh
Henry and
Cooney Kessler
Dick and
Rinehart Zellmer
John Weingartner
Barney Goetz
Mike
Anton
Charles Wolf
Margaret Kessler
Eva Zimmerman
Monie Weicherding
Marie
Anna Zellmer
Tina
Martha Weingartner
Margaret
Local social notes from McNabb and nearby towns
Edna Hartman and Edna Devereux among guests as Putnam county W U meets at Miss Massie home. McNabb and Granville residents frequent Princeton fair and Magnolia visits. Raymond Peart sick this week. James Corcoran visits Spring Valley. Attendees include Koehler and McNabb families at various calls and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
McFall
Lostant
Wm. H. Johnston
Massie
Beatrice Massie
Streator
Putnam County
Miss Massie
Olson
Anderson
Miss Fisher
Ed Childs
Granville
Kramer Bishop
Wapello
McNabb Friends
Princeton
George Ditman
Jennie Frazee
Magnolia
Bennie Law
Harold
Seibert
Marshall
Friends Yearly Meeting
Mongeau
Raymond Peart
James Corcoran
Spring Valley
George Koehler
James McNabb
Wm, Dose
Henry Matern
Frank Koehler
Frank Kerns
Archie McNabb
Helen Edwards
Near Florid
Rose Travis
Lenora
Nyra
Marshall Beck
Magnolia Grange fair notes and local visits in Mills auto
Community notes from Quaker Lane report last week including bills posted for Magnolia Grange fair in Mills auto, trips to Texas and Oregon, visits by Dan ish neighbors to Starved Rock, and recaps of yearly meeting attendance. The piece promotes the Magnolia Grange fair from Sept 21 to 24, touts its agricultural focus, and urges local support. Mentions of local residents at Decatur, La Salle, Oak Park, Peoria, and Oregon reflect social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Griffith
W. L. Bumgarner
Magnolia Grange
Mills
Charles Stockhaus
Ernest Mills
Texas
Starved Rock
Mason Wilson
Harry Jones
Toluca
Consolidated School
T. J. Smith
Prof
Madden
Miss Hedders
Miss McIntyre
la Salle
Oliver Wilson
Peo-ria
Friends Yearly Meeting
Evans Grange
Roy Mills
Peoria
Decatur
John Swaney
C. B. Flitcraft
Diller
Oak Park
Flitcraft
Sue Wierman
Oregon
A.T. Mills
Famly
Abel Mills
Milligan University
Misses Powell and Davis depart for Normal University study
Local notes report Pauline Powell and Elna Davis leaving for Normal university to continue studies. Albert Pletsch travels to Terre Haute to attend veterinary college. Zimm erman earns red hog ribbons at Bureau county fair. Angena Hayes visits Redland Calif. Tillie Wolf hosts surprise shower at Peter Wolf home. Public meeting with humorous club remarks ends with lines for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wolf
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Henry Resident
A Henry, Henry Sr., resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills provided quick relief for weak kidneys after using them at T. J. Segraves' Drug Store. The testimonial states there is no kidney remedy as effective and notes the product costs 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
A. G. Hillabrand
Henry, Sr
Dean
T. J. Segraves
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Mar shall Stateler Dies After Months of Suffering
The death of Marshall Stateler occurred around 3 oclock last Wednesday morning after extended illness from dropsy and complications. He had been homebound for nearly a year but occasionally rode in a wheelchair. He attended the Big Bend reunion last week before a temporary improvement gave way to intense suffering, death being the only relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Stateler
Big Bend
Holmstrom
Hsterdahl
Erik Holmstrom
Varna
Charles D. Sullivan
Dana
G. W. Bethard
Ayling
Minoak
J. H. Shay
Streator
Mary McCauly
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home At
Normal
Carry Nation of
Kansas
Reno Reeves
Cornell
Gen
P. C. Hayes
Joliet
C. A. Partridge
Waukegan
Evans ‘Township
Wenona
Calhoun
R. B. McCain
J. H. Crickenberger
Henry
Marshall
Doctor of Optics Offers Eye Tests and Glass Fitting
Zachariah BF Titus promotes his eye examination and glasses fitting service to prevent worsening vision. He claims proper glasses stop eye defects from schooling strain, relieve headaches, and reduce tearing and fatigue. Appointments begin September 13 at Spire's Hotel Toluca, American House Varna, and Magnolia on specified days with free examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spire’s Hotel
Toluca
Monay
Varna
Magnolia
Mendota Race Dates Set for September in Illinois
Mendota hosts racing days on September 21 22 and 28 24 with an estimated purses total of 2935. Also noted: Donner's El Paso warehouse fire caused about 15000 in damage. John Reno of Mendota advertised to fight a bulldog at East Alton for 50. A Streator doctor responds to a patient about surgery. La Salle woman clings to a 25 hat while neighbors urge a cheaper style. About 25 000 to 30 000 pheasants distributed under State Game Commissioner Wheeler. Big Bend Reunion officers elected in Wenona plan possible next year in Streator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donner
el Paso
Renee
John Reno
Mendota
East Alton
Reno
Jack
la Salle
Illinois
Wheeler
Big Bend Reunion Association
Wenona
H. M. Cornell
Cornell
Comrade Houston
Long Point
H. Griffin
Magnolia
John H. Campbell
Streator
W. O. Ensign
Rutland
Josiah Kerrick
Woodford County
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Potter & Potter
Magnolia, Ill
BACO
Minnesota
Hudson
Horseshoe Tobacco
J. H Massie
Mecnabb
Ill
Grif
A. Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Oye Street Bank
Barnes’ University
Ico
Chirulogical Society
St.uis
Ina Bank
Ina
BH. F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
Reenoes Aed and
McNabb Cen B
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Henry, III
Quaker Lane
Jansen & Joosten's
Carlisle Center
G. B. Burhans
Foley
A. J. Ironmonger
Brother Grouch
Dakin Hardware Co
Brother Mobile
Brother Hoss Swopper
Brother Hoss
Hero Club
Fred Smalls
Granger
Hope Township
la Salle County
Zachariah Bf, Titus
Sucomen
THE
Magnolia Bank
Northern Illinois Co-Operative
Burial Association
Allen B. Smith
G. W. Keller
Henry, IL
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Rollen Travis
Tonica
Juda
Rexall Orderlies
A. J. Tronmonger
Will
Magnolia Mercantile Co
A. J. Brown
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