04 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
1
In response to inquiries about the timing of the annual muslin sale the announcement confirms it begins Friday February 5 and runs for six days. The notice emphasizes the start date and duration for shoppers.
Mrs. Cynthia Garner entertained at her home last Friday in honor of Mrs. James Garner and Mrs. Anna Garner of West Point. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Garner and wife of Bowen, and Melvin Garner of Denver.
A historical list of names for the March term grand jurors includes Ed Hughes of Augusta William Wintermeyer of St Marys L J Peck of Hancock C Brooks of Ft Green Louis Melvin of La Harpe Philip Nelson of Chili H W McPherson Harmony E Walton Jags William Hunter Pilot Grove William McQuillan of Durham WW Zinn of St Albans A M Hartman of Bear Creek John Duzenberry of Prairie S Mapes of Rock Creek Jesse Lionberger of Dallas City John Barker of Pontoosuc Henry Miller Walker Marvin Karr Montebello C C Neff of Sonora Fred Porth of Appanoose Chas H Schad of Rocky Run Henry B Schafer of Warren Fred Bechtold Nauvoo
Real estate loan offer from H. B. Griffiths at National Bank Building in Galesburg Illinois invites inquiries for financing.
The March term petit jurors include Eugene Bolton Carthage Howard Baker Warsaw H L Bushnell LaHarpe John Brown Appanoose I R Bray Carthage G E Burner Carthage Wm Bellow Dallas City Wm Bicker Nauvoo David Brumback St Mary's D A Briley Carthage Suffield Blender Durham Fred Cunningham Montebello Geo Clere Bear Creek Ed Carper Dallas City C D Campbell Augusta Homer Coffman Pontoon s?c Walter Dunsworth Harmony Joseph Fleming Bear Creek Wm Fristoe St Mary's John Howard Wythe Alex Hopson St Albans Ed Huey St Mary's Oscar Jacobs Warsaw J W Louden La Harpe Henry Long Prairie C L Parsons Pilot Grove J E Pettijohn Augusta John Spence Montebello A Z Scott Chili Ulysess Swigert Dallas City Wm L Sack Warsaw Frank Thompson Pilot Grove Erastus H Walker Sonora Herman Weibrock Walker C J Wristen Chili Douglas Zern Dallas City.
The Aldrich Pierces company drew good crowds with The Price She Paid The Polishing of Polly and The Ornamental Detective amid bad weather last week. H A McKnight located articles, Bowen orchestra provided music, and the troupe planned returns in spring after stops at Stillwell Burnside Lincoln.
The piece notes rising prospects of Americans ending in jail as new schemes to criminalize behavior appear. It cites Wisconsin's eugenics law requiring mandatory physicals for marriage and mentions Illinois considering a similar statute in its current session.
The piece argues states push punitive laws banning home liquor for medical use and outlaw dancing tango while Indiana’s enduring anti cigarette statute risks mass arrests. It condemns small, energized cliques shaping policy over broad public consent and questions if harsher penalties rival jail as a threat to individuals and the nation.
Announcement states purchase of the gray Percheron stallion Houblon 61386 74081. Horse weighs 2200 pounds and is described as in work condition with good bone and style. Visitors welcome. 86 21 Walter Dickhut.
Across several states two smooth strangers posed as dealers selling cheap sugar and flour to farmers. They took orders and required advance payment, collecting amounts from $10 to $60 per farmer. In one town they allegedly gathered about $3,000 with no groceries delivered.
Last Friday at M B Church the Juniors led a reception for the Official Board and parents. The program featured solos drills and music by the Juniors, followed by a luncheon of ham sandwiches tea fruit salad wafers and punch in the basement. Short addresses were given and the report praised the Junior work as well managed by the three town societies’ superintendents.
John Whitford of Augusta, seriously injured three weeks ago while working on a deep well northeast of Augusta, had his arm removed below the shoulder Tuesday forenoon at Meri etta Phelps Hospital in Macomb. He is reported to be recovering and expected to return home soon if no complications arise.
Bowen High School reports 66 students enrolled this year, same as last year and up from 55 two years ago. Improvements include one new teacher, 200+ new select books, expanded laboratory capabilities, a new study room, and accreditation by the University of Illinois. A pupil-led piano campaign raised over 120 dollars in a week, inspiring a 10 member orchestra. Senior class has 17 awaiting time grade. many graduates attend college with high honors.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Jackson hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Louis Ridgeway and their daughter who plan to move to Omaha Nebraska. Thirty five guests attended and played Somer R Set. Light refreshments followed with ice cream cake and wafers as the evening closed with good wishes.
Last Thursday evening the Wesleyan Bible class was entertained by Mr and Mrs Carl E Binkley and Mr and Mrs Walter Bennett. They played games and enjoyed a general good time followed by a two course luncheon then departed for their separate homes.
A new 58 story building rises in New York claiming the title of the world’s tallest skyscraper. The mammoth structure reportedly houses up to 30,000 people at once as construction wraps up amid bold claims and public interest.
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