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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
9
In response to inquiries, this notice clarifies timing for our annual muslin socks and all white goods required for spring sewing. Owing factors impact availability and distribution details follow in a subsequent update.
Mrs. Cynthia Garner entertained at her home last Friday with a dinner honoring Mrs. James Garner and Mrs. Anna Garner of West Point. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Garner and his Bowen wife, and Melvin Garner of Denver.
The March term grand jurors include Ed Hughes Augusta William Wintermeyer St Marys L J Peck Hancock C Brooks Ft Green Louis Melvin La Harpe Philip Nelson Chili How W McPhersah Harmony E Walton Carthage William Hunter Pilot Grove William McQuillan Durham W G Zinn St Albans A M Hartman Bear Creek John Duzenberry Prairie S Mapes Rock Creek Jesse Lionberger Dallas City John Barker Pontoosue Money Miller Walker Marvio Karr Montebello C C Neff Sonora Fred Porth Appanoose Chas H Schad Rocky Run Henry B Schafer Waraw Fred Bechtold Nauvoo.
Money to loan advertised by H. B. Griffiths of the National Bank Building in Galesburg Illinois. Also includes a separate line seeking calves from Thompson and Binkley, indicating a small ads mix.
The document lists numerous names of petit jurors from various towns across counties, followed by a commentary on proposed and existing laws. It argues that legislatures are controlled by small, energized cliques pushing particular laws, sometimes with severe penalties for freedoms like liquor in homes or dancing the tango. It questions whether offenses justify penalties and ponders the danger of jailing citizens.
Prairie View Stock Farm announces purchase of the Imported Percheron Stallion Houblon 61386 74081 a gray 2200 pound work horse with good bone style and action Visitors welcome at 362 Walter Dickhut Come and judge for yourself.
Reports describe a scam where strangers posing as sellers offered mocked cheap groceries to farmers. They collected $10 to $60 per visit for sugar and flour, demanding advance payment, and in one town allegedly pocketed about $3,000 without delivering any groceries.
Last week and Monday saw the Aldrich Pierces company stage a strong program with The Price She Paid on Thursday Polly Polishing on Friday and The Ornamental Detective on Saturday. H A McKnight aided by Hindoo Wonder Worker located articles for locals. Bowen orchestra provided excellent music as the troupe toured Stillwell Burnside Lincoln in Illinois and lingered for a second Price She Paid showing despite the rain.
A northern state notes rising risk of incarceration as repeated schemes aim to criminalize behavior. Wisconsin’s eugenics law requires medical exams before marriage. Illinois lawmakers debate a similar criminal statute amid ongoing reforms.
Last Friday at the M. BE Church a reception honored the Official Board and parents. The Juniors led a program of solos drills and music in the auditorium, followed by a luncheon in the basement with ham sandwiches tea fruit salad wafers and punch. Short addresses concluded the event praising Junior work and promising greater future effort.
John Whitford of Augusta, seriously hurt three weeks ago while deep-well work northeast of Augusta, had his arm removed Tuesday forenoon at Merietta Phelps Hospital in Macomb. The operation removed the arm a little below the shoulder and Whitford is said to be recovering well with hope of returning home soon if no complications arise.
Bowen High School records 66 students this year, matching last year and surpassing the year before. Growth driven by a new teacher, expanded library with 200 more books, upgraded laboratory, new study room, and accreditation by the University of Illinois. A student-led campaign raised over 120 dollars for a piano, inspiring a ten member orchestra under Principal Miss Wiggle, aiding commencements and plays. Senior class at eight teens with many on tuition, alumni succeeding in college and teaching exams. a county oratorical champion from the Class of 1915.
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 the Thursday evening event playing Sohner’s Set. Light refreshments of ice cream cake and wafers were served as guests extended best wishes for their new home.
Last Thursday evening the Wesleyan Bible class was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Binkley and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett. The event featured games and a two course luncheon, with attendees departing late. A new 58 story skyscraper in New York City is described as the tallest in the world, able to house 30,000 people at once.
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