Two Fatal Fires Claim Young Men in Illinois
Harvey Phillips of Griggsville died after a petrol blast while thawing frozen pipes in a lard house. He was 25, married in March. Everett B Sherrow of Colusa, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sherrow, born June 23 1896 near Golden Adams County, died January 31 1915 near Colusa aged 18 years 7 months 8 days. He was a member of the United Brothern church class We Brothers. He leaves a father mother one brother Farrell and two sisters Christiana and Henrietta. Grandmothers and many relatives mourn his loss. Funeral was held at Ebenezer church Colusa then Loraine. A Taylor attended. Two aunts Mrs Curtis East Milton and Mrs McMullan Rockford also present.
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Everett B. Sherrow
George B. Sherrow
Golden
Adams County
Colusa
We Brothers
United Brothern Church of
Farrell
Christiana
Henrietta
Loraine
Ebenezer Cburch
A. Taylor
Curtis East
Letter From Avance South Dakota
A reader corrects a past Chronicle obituary for Loventia Hopgan born 1866 in Illinois who died 1914 in Fresno California at age 49 10 months 25 days. The message includes family ties to Avance South Dakota Ora Alice Martin Anna Belle Wilson and Carl Clifton Wells and notes a Reedley California burial. Also reported is a Friday Christian church box supper with 26 boxes sold raising funds for church support.
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Clifton
Fresno
Anna
Dr. Wilson
Loventia Hopgan
Adams County
Illinois
California
Frank Homer Gorby
Ora Alice Martin
Avance
Dak
Anna Belle Wilson
Sacramento
Cali
Carl Clifton Wells
Christian Church
Mack Witt
Frank Cossart
Camp Point
Tax Collector Announces Visit to Chili Township
Frank Crossland, collector, states he will be in Chili, Illinois to collect taxes on Monday February 15 and that this will be his last day in Chili.
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Chili
Chili Township
Frank Crossland
Remodeling Property by Ralph Binkley at New Hotel Corner
Ralph Binkley who bought the corner property from William Nash and Aldo Kemp off the New Hotel site is making extensive improvements. A new foundation has been laid, plastering and wallpapering completed, electric lights installed, and the home will be more desirable. Binkley and family plan to move in soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Binkley
The Coming Man Lecture Dazzles A Town Audience
Col. G. A. Gearhart of Buffalo New York delivered a famous hour and a half lecture titled The Coming Man to a large attentive audience. He urged the youth to strive and warned that neglect invites a future dominated by women. He announced an Sunday delivery at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
G. A. Gearhart
Buffalo
N. Y
Advertised Letters February 1 Listing Names
Miss Gertie Dennie Mr. Aron Decker Miss Delia Willis Mrs. Chas Phillips Mrs. M F Marsh P M listed as advertised letters for February 1 in a local notices section.
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Gertie Dennie
Aron Decker
Delia Willis
Chas. Phillips
M. F. Marsh
P. M
Bartholomew Grocery Eats Bantam Rooster Contest
A Friday afternoon eating contest at Bartholomew Grocery matched a bantam rooster against a heavyweight. Judges fed 900 grains to each coop. the bantam ate 163 grains while the heavyweight consumed 591, a 428 grain edge for the heavyweight. Prizes included a 49 pound sack Golden Sheaf flour to Mrs. Cunningham, a 24 pound Royal No 10 Flour sack to Arthur Allen, and two Club House Coffee cans to Mrs. W T Hough in front of a large crowd.
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Bartholomew Grocery
A. J. Cunningham
Arthur Allen
W T Hough
Club House
The Constant Advertiser Wins The Trade In Market
A playful proverb notes the advertiser who keeps at it wins hearts and trade. It contrasts persistent effort with other constants like water, gnawing away, and wooing, framing advertising as the decisive force in commerce.
Illinois Tax Reform Agitation Mentioned by Editorial
In the early eighties agitation for a revised Illinois tax system emerged with little progress since. While Illinois stalled other states benefited from reform as noted by a Saturday Evening Post editorial, which accuses Illinois of a slipshod revenue system and hints at a brisk inning for taxing changes.
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Ilinois
Union
Illinois
Satjurday Evening Post
Illinois Revenue Law Criticized by Galesburg Mail
A Galesburg Mail editorial mocks Illinois tax law as unenforceable and obsolete, noting persistent legislative neglect to replace the system. The piece cites widespread dodging by bond and out-of-state corporate stock owners and calls for a rational reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Galesburg
Death of Lawrence Cox in Galesburg After Illness
Word reached Tuesday of the death of Lawrence Cox in Galesburg on Monday at 10:00 AM after a year of declining health from consumption. He had traveled to California with his wife for her health about a year earlier, but she died months later. Cox’s illness progressed suddenly and he endured with little relief until death.
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Lawrence Cox
Cunningham Breneman Wedding in Quincy
Stanley Cunningham and Miss Flossie Breneman were married in Quincy on Wednesday February 3rd. Rev. Owens officiated. the couple will reside on a farm southeast of Stillwell after March 1. They were accompanied by Frank and Mrs. Randolph and visited Pleasant Plains Illinois with Roy and Mrs. Whitehurst.
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Quincy
Stanley Cunningham
Flossie Breneman
Chili
Owens
Frank Randolph
James .Breneman
Cunningham
C. W. Cunningham
Pleasant Plaines
Ill
Roy Whitehurst
Stillwell
Merch
Chronicle
Bowen Notes Young Artist Hubert Myers Sketches
The Chronicle exposes 16 year old Hubert Myers son of L. J. Myers who began drawing around 1912 after the Titanic sinking. He has produced increasingly elaborate paintings, with two notable works already in the office. He will study under Mrs. E. V. Robertson and aims to become a leading American artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Hubert Myers
L. J. Myers
E. V. Robertson
War of 1812 Veterans and Descendants Sought in Illinois
The Society of the War of 1812 in Illinois seeks info on soldiers who settled in the Military Tract and others with Illinois ties. Contact historian John M. Stith at 401 Michigan Avenue Chicago IL. February 16 at La Prairie, IL. Sale notice lists horses cattle and implements by Geo. J. Ehmen.
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Illinois
Society of the
Ilinois
John M. Stith
The
Society of the War of 1812
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
la Prarie
Editor Defends Free Space Faithful Patrons
In a neighboring county a clergyman criticized the editor for accepting a advertising contract. The editor had long donated space to the church printing notices of services and events at no charge, providing publicity and supporting the minister’s salary. The piece argues editors rely on subscribers and ad revenue and should not be dictated by readers.
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Pares
American Tobacco Company
Collier’s Too
Bowen Illinois Primary Election Notice 1915
A primary election will be held in the village of Bowen Illinois on March 9 1915 at the town hall. Officers to be nominated include Village President for 2 years Village Clerk for 2 years three Trustees for 3 years and a Treasurer for 1 year. Primary petitions must be filed not more than 30 and at least 20 days before the primary date. C P Jacobs Village Clerk.
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Bowen
C. P. Jacobs
Contract Notes From Looming Builders
A compact notice lists L. J. Myers and Edwin Van Brunt as ready to work on blocks and concrete. Miss Emma Adelia meter, John C. Head, Elvasten, Anna E. Heagy also appear in the fragmentary contract context.
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L. J. Myers
Edwin van Brunt
Emma Adelia Meter
John C. Head
Elvasten Anna E. Heagy
Bowen Couple wed at country home ceremony
Gifts McNeal Avery presided as Mary McNeall married W. T. Gillis at Arthur McNeall’s country home. The four o’clock ceremony was followed by a buffet luncheon attended by immediate family, Edna L. Hamilton of Chicago, and Rev. W. D. McIntosh. Chronicle extends congratulations.
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Avery
Arthur McNeall
Mary
W. T. Gillis
Bowen
Edna L. Hamilton
Chicago
Ill
W. D. Mc‘Intosh
Chronicle
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Harvey Philips
Griggsville
Harry Bartholomew
South Dakota
Editors Chronicle
the Chronicle
Mother
Congregational Church of
Adams
Hancock County
Reedley
Carthage
Helen Keller
Francis Horney
Edith Griffin
Anna Sager
Anna Wiggle
Ed. Walton
Beulah
Miss Sager
Miss Wiggle
Mae Harris J
Edith
Griffin
Beulah Walton
Frank Walton
John Horney
McNeal
Hamilton and
Rockford
Martin Bros
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