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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
4
Publication from Bowen Chronicle dated February 25 1915 lists card of thanks priced at 50 cents and resolutions of respect at 1.00. It notes subscriptions presumed continued unless stopped and arrearages paid.
A letter describes a city plan to issue meal tickets to tramps, redeemable at local restaurants after endorsement by street commissioners. The scheme pays for a meal with public work credit, allowing restaurants to be paid by the city council, and aims to reduce harassment of housewives.
The West Point Journal suspended publication last week due to lack of local business support. The editors lament the loss of a lively city paper and note most papers now charge at least $1.50 to $2.00 annually, rendering the old rate unsustainable.
The Quality restaurant, owned by Harry Hill, was sold last Saturday to Mark Leezer and P L Riggall of Mt Sterling. They took possession Wednesday evening and bring prior restaurant experience. Hill will move to a nearby farm southwest of town.
W. E. Kemp and his father in law Mr. Wm Franks plan to farm the town land together this summer. The notice also expresses regret as Mr. Hill leaves town and wishes him success.
Local churches announce regular services Sunday morning and evening with Sunday School at 9:45. Antioch youth social planned for Thursday. Jr and Sr Endeavor and Christian Endeavor programs listed. Congregational Church details include sermon topics Seeing God in the Flesh and The Kind of Religion Needed. Market Day at Bowen Grocer Co. on Saturday Feb 27.
Bert Harness and family, Mrs. Joe McGinley and baby, and Mrs. Charles Willard visited their sister. Will Clem and family attended a masquerade in Golden. George Ehmen moved onto the Sant Graham place. Hurley Smith and wife stay with brother Ira. Dr. Fesler of Golden inspected stock. Pearl Motter ill in Utah hospital. Antioch residents debated in Chili with Wilber Lawless participating. Elmer Meyer shipped hogs to Chicago. Geise and Reynolds fixed Owen’s car at Chance Owen’s. Will Wartick’s party reached Wisconsin after a wreck at Galesburg with no damage. Amarillo card says warm weather and plowing.
Mrs Wm Ward visitors Mrs A E Herring at Bowen and Mrs Hicks in Peoria. H A Selby enlarges ground for railroad line and builds a poultry house. Ed Kemp injured hand in December receives 80 from accident policy. Dr Gillam buys Nigle property. Mrs Lillie Staff buys Frank Hinkle property. Christian play at Basco earns 2500. Rev Smith ill with bronchitis causing revival postponement. Hancock Mutual Insurance holds annual banquet. Financial statement lists cash on hand and deposits with a large bank balance.
A Sunday School Times piece extols Thanksgiving as a revelation of domestic happiness in American life. It links family reunions and hearth health to national well being, urging gratitude toward God and daily thanksgiving to deepen civic virtue. It cautions some will not give thanks and gloom others.
The report records several small items: a population note about 25 children affected, with the Billingsley child cited as the most afflicted. Miss Mattie Collins of Tacoma West visited friends last week. A. B. Fietcher plans to move household goods from the Wolf house to the Me'illan in the town's east part.
Notice to all persons indebted to L. Groh for Stallion and Jack services to settle accounts immediately as the books are being closed. Indebted parties should contact the creditor to arrange payment and confirm totals.
The Denver school hosts a box supper and moving picture night on Saturday February 27 featuring Paul Revere's Ride and Sheridan's Ride. Miss Pearl Franks and Miss Mary Childers recite verses. Indian clubs drill led by E K Matheney in the upper room. Ladies bringing boxes support the library fund. those not bringing boxes pay 10c admission. Subacrim for the Goran.
A committee of 35 major railroad executives led by Frank Trumbull presented a memorandum to President Wilson urging federal and public cooperation to sustain railroad credits and provide higher revenues amid war-related credit disruption and rising costs. The president called it a lucid statement of plain truth and supported efforts to address the emergency through private and government action.
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