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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
4
Bowen Chronicle 1915 issue notes card of thanks and resolutions of respect with prices. Indicates subscription continuation unless stopped and arrearages paid. Includes publishing details for Bowen Illinois January 28 1915.
A local pastor told his congregation his salary woes, then announced he is leaving to become state penitentiary chaplain. He preached on I go to prepare a place for you and the choir planned to sing Meet Me There as his final Sunday.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with names and amounts across various towns including Carthage and Ferris. The column also notes cold weather and a slew of social visits and travel among residents with many names and places mentioned.
Col G A Gearhart headlines a public talk on February 6 1915 at the Bowen Opera House as part of a local entertainment course. Tickets are on sale at Rexall Drug Store with limited seating expected. The event promises sharp ideas and applause for attendees of all ages.
J H Hopson visited Quincy as a caller. Garnet Akers of Rocky Creek visits Aunt Lucy Felgar. A V Chandler completed plastering W S Felgars new house. Grace Reese and Grover of Quincy visit here. The debate at the Opera House was postponed to next Tuesday. A revival is ongoing at the M E church with five baptisms. Methodist youths rehearse Under the Blue Sky for the Opera House on Feb 6. Olen Emery returned home from Blessing’s Hospital in Quincy.
The injured man, after receiving care, remains under treatment and shows slow but steady improvement as he recovers from the serious accident that occurred last Monday.
The Long Daughters announce a Box Supper and program in the basement of the Christian church on Friday evening February 5 1915. Girls are invited to bring boxes and everyone is invited.
Henry Corder of Augusta sold a northeast town house to Geo Adams. The deal closed Tuesday for 1300 dollars. The property is described as very desirable in a fine part of town.
Piano player and 82 choice Rolla inquire at this office for sale details.
Resident of this town for the past 26 years, Grant Sterrett sold his property here and will depart for Huntley, Montana to make his future home. He has long aided others and his departure is a loss for this place, though Montana gains an energetic neighbor who may return someday.
A market day is planned at the Bowen Grocer Co store on Saturday January 30. Attendees are urged to bring a contribution for the Christian church committee and church members are especially invited to participate.
A sequence of auction sales names and dates appears with participants Oliver Vancil Paloma C G Jones H E Bowers Mrs J L McGinnis Bradley Bros Williams Witt O H Felgar all scheduled for February 3rd through 17th across multiple days. The listings indicate recurring regional entries.
J. R. Hermetet, former buyer of Louis Ridgeway's Barbershop, took possession Monday. He has several years in the barber trade and a jovial manner, and his friends wish him success in this business while predicting he will please all customers.
Church notices highlight Bible schools and youth programs at Congregational and Christian churches. Activities include Junior and Senior Endeavor, evening services themed for youth, midweek discussions, plus a box supper event hosted by Loyal Daughters and an illustrated lecture at the First Christian Church.
A. E. Thompson requests all debtors to call and settle promptly, stating a need for funds. The message urges immediate payment.
Public notice filed in Hancock County Circuit Court Illinois 1915 to the defendants Mattie Stratton J D Milstid Ed Hoch Helen Hoch and Elmer E Hamilton. Heir bill summons issued returnable first day of March term at Carthage court house, January 8 1915. Chas Crossland solicitor for complainants.
Tax books are now at the Farmers Bank ready for collection. Residents are reminded to bring needed documents and settle due amounts promptly at the bank location.
Sale notice for 40 acres of choice blue grass pasture land. Contact 33-71 G, E Whitford. Property details imply rural grazing use and direct inquiry to owner or agent.
Peter Radford, National Farmers' Union lecturer, argues the European war devastates cotton prices and markets. He calls for cooperative marketing, warehousing, storage, and bank and government support to save southern farm income amid a $400 million loss and widespread economic distress.
Two big vaudeville acts perform each night with the play at the opera house on Thursday Friday and Saturday. It costs nothing to ask questions of the Hindoo Wonder at the opera house Bowen Thor Friday and Saturday night. Subscribe for the Chronicle.
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