Agricultural notes and fair page from Elba area 1910s 1920s
A compact rural column records market quotes for corn wheat butter eggs and hogs across several dates, mentions deliveries by Barnes Coolidge and Wyman, a French Grove fair at the fair grounds on August 30, and a bicycle trip from Peoria to Brimfield. It also notes school changes at Princeville Academy campouts near Mossville horse races at Elnwood and golf news mentions players Cliff Blandy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wyman
Chicago
Elba
French Grove
Sela Oside Fair Grounds
Picnic Crowns Park With Daylong Merriment at Brimfield
Residents and visitors gathered at Brimfield park for a heat haze festival ending in early Friday. WMBD provided platform entertainment while a softball tournament drew crowds. Prizes went to Nancy Heston Kelly, Fred Hamilton, Fred and John Hamilton, Carrie Tucker Dungan, and Clem Tucker Chichester. Longest distance was made by Masde Slocum Heath of Whittier, California. Aims to register the oldtimers for future list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neigh Dora
Brimfield
WMBD
Crand
Nancy Heston Kelly
Peoria
Fred Hamilton
Fred
John Hamilton
Carrie Tucker Dungan
Clemmle Tucker Chichester
Lod Gaseelbacher
Masde Slocum Heath
Whittier
Calif
Lausa's Plans Complete For A Big Homecoming
The community gathers next Tuesday for Laura’s Homecoming with a noon chicken dinner at the Methodist church. An open air afternoon program features Colleen Brown and Jimbo Brown, a national affairs speaker, and a Kiddies Costumes Parade. Evening acts include local performers Radolph Savage and Whittaker, with The Picture Show closing the event. a small admission helps cover expenses.
Wedding in Pekin as Hill daughter marries Horn
On Sunday afternoon July 25 a garden wedding at the Hill home in Pekin united Martha P Minor daughter of Mrs John Minor of Peoria with Sylvester G Horn. The ivory gown featured a high neckline lace panels and a fingertip veil. Flowers included yellow roses and blue delphiniums. Sixty guests attended the reception after which the couple left for Minnesota for a two week stay and are at home in Pekin 1601 Charlotte Street. Martha is Brimfield High School graduate and works at Grant store in Peoria. Sylvester is Pekin High School graduate and employed at Cates Pillar Tractors Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garien
Louis Hill
Pekris
Martha P. Minor Dangatrr
John Minor
Peoria
Sylvester G. Horn
Sod
George Tues
Sears
Mir
Brimfield High School
Grant »Atore
Peorin
Pekin High Ecntool
Catespillar Tractors Co
Social rounds reflect Peoria area visitors and residents
Spatakais Mesdames Dave Kent and Dan Sunts spent Wednesday in Peoria. Cullen of La Crovee Kansas was calling on old friends here Saturday. Zeila Powers spent a couple of days in Garrison Iowa visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Merle Caster and two daughters returned to Tulsa Oklahoma Friday after two weeks here. Mr and Mrs James Kemper and Mrs Edna Reed visited Peoria with Mrs Cora Hayward Monday. Virginia McDonna returned from Feuria to Peoria Thursday with relatives. accompanied her aunt to Chicago briefly. Richard son of Clarence Emery returned to the Methodist hospital in Peoria for appendix operation after three months at home. Last Weeks Items recounts several local visits and trips to Iowa, Chicago, Galva and Spring Hill among residents and families listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Dave Kent
Dan Sunts
Peoriz
Gowara Cullen
la Crovee
Kansas
Merle Caster
Tulsa
Okla
James Kemper
Merle Carter
Edna Reed
Peoria
Cora Hayward
Virginia McDonna
Feuria
Chicago
Richard
Clarence Emery
Local Neighbors Share News From Yates City Area
Donald Thomas and Ray dummeree spend a few days in Elmore while Mr and Mrs M. B. Eldert of Yates City host. Eldert-Caster home visits. Clark Wells returning from Missouri. Kenneth Charlies born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth McKinney in Peoria on August 14. Picnics and fairs draw crowds at Brimfield Old Settlers and Farm and Home Bureau events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Thomas
Ray Dummeree
Elmore
M. B. Eldert
Yates City
Charles Thomas
Kenneth Charlies
Kenneth McKinney
Peoria
Tne
Brimfield Old Settlers
Farm and Home Bureau
Glen Oak Park
Births and Names at St Francis Hospital This Week
Mr and Mrs Martin Gensler of Kickapoo announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday August 13. Mr and Mrs Merle Savage of Farmingdale announce a son born Sunday August 18. Mrs Arthur Salienberger reports a birth on August 19 at St. Francis Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Anun
Martin Gensler
Beaveis
O-Horn
Merle Ie Savage
Sfethodiat
George’ ‘Michard-bore
Mre
Arthur ‘Salienberger
St. Freantis'hospital
Verna Orecy Gatehall Visit at Les Foree East Persia
Verna Orecy Gatehall visited Les Foree in East Persia and attended a Ghillicothe celebration with Walter Rayfield. They also visited Frieda there, sharing a friendly gathering amid the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Verna
Orecy
Les Foree
East
Persia
Walter Rayfield
Frieda
Funeral for Mrs. Chasles W. Emedon Set Friday
Relatives including Charles Kingdon and daughters Wills Kingdon JoAan Lester Kingdon Frances Kingdon Lee Stickles and Alice Pacey attend the funeral for Mrs. Chasles W. Emedon aged 18 held Friday afternoon at the family home near Minter. The service followed her recent death and reflects local family ties in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Minter
Himedon
Franks Began and Daughter Sing Folk Songs
Lillie Marie Weppler Wormnest born February 7 1897 at Gilman Illinois baptized and joined church then moved to Washington and Marengo later marrying Carl Wormnest. She raised a son Richard and became a Lutheran member in 1938. She died after a heart attack July 24 at 43 years old leaving husband son sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Marie
Weppie
Wurmnaest
George
Johanna Weppie
Gilman
Ill
God
Washington, NL
St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Marengo
Washington
Winchester family obituary fragment from 1902 era
Fragmentary obituary note mentions HL Winchester geome ata pusicastes with Elisabeth and EJ Winchester of Vetchitothet WilliamstGe, two daughters Mrs F M Mosig of Sue Wrantisco, four grandchildren, two foster grandchildren, and sisters Mrs Charles Brewer of Peoria and Mrs Cliffera Johnson of Peoria. Adds visitor notes of Cliffera Johnson and daughtere of Peoria visiting Kellart family near Beary Kellatart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geome Ata Pusicastes Cocee
Jchae‘Beld
Etyee
Windo
Carson
Eliabeth
E J. Winchester
Vetchitothet WiliamstGele
Etop
F- P. Mosig
Sue Wrantisco
Nals
MreChas
Brewer
Peoria
Bra Prascis League
Armor
Mara Mery"Brown
St. “Loum
Werned
Tome
Cliffera Johnson and Daughtere
Tera Aitwood
Carrie
Cantona and Big Hallow coal project noted for potential study
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Cantona and Big Hallow in relation to coal, with mentions of possible study or consideration of a local project. No clear dates or entities beyond these two proper nouns. The readable text is highly incomplete.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barnes & Coolidge
Ed Stansberry
Harry Pursell
Pather Walsh
Carthage
William Belford
Princeville Academy
Mossville
Elnwood
Cate
Buster
Egee
Hows
Golf News
Cliff Blandy
Billy Woodrow
Ted Dungan
Shocuy
Schelsopf
Doc Nolting
Bob Bragg
Perry Reek
Selacives
Alise Catton
Forrest
Dean Fisher
Ralph Catton
Freachorch
G. M. McWibben
Dave Drysdale
Charles
Chigage
Lloyd ‘Blassilbacher
Cora Forney Hayward
Marguerite Forney
Lausa
Leu
Mdethodist
Rics
Colleen
Meneeth Brown
Laura
Jimme bicDoonell
Onse
William
Brimfied
Radolph Savage
Entertainment
Everation
Muss Evelys Harlbutt
Williams Field
Jemima
Air
Urs
Jack Baker
Nancy
Harry ‘Siocum
Old Settler’s
Bert Slocum
Sue Himmel
Mr Himmel
Spatakais
Zeila Powers
Garrison
Iowa
Charles Reed
Mae Reed
Edwin Reed
Aow
Jack
Elmwood
Harvey Reed
John McKaon
Dorothy Ennn
Peocta
Dan Kunt
Duane Orwig
West Jersey
Bird Russell Parcell
Alan Dunivant
St. David
Harvey Woodard
Alesia
Oklahoma
William McDonna
Virginia
Billy
Mr McDonna
Sistrrs
W. FF. Harding
Dorothy Pisch
Kansas City, Va
Cora Piack
Cole- Brothers
John
Bert
Galva
Marshall
Spring Bill
Reavens
Lois Wells
Clark Wells
Susie Wells
Peter Caster
Clark
Missouri
Hubert Oakes
Eobah Oakes
William Kellogg
Springfield
Dale Wooster
Jesse Peve
Stinnett
Talala
Oklatona
Robah
Anna Oakes
8. L Oakes
S A. Kellogg
Lake Calhorn
Edward Auten
Harrett Reed
Toulon
O & Settlers
Verne Shaffer
Shaffer
W. W. Jones
Margaret Bridson
Ruth Ann Jaques
State
Clyde Carter
Orville Tucker
Mre Tucker
Ray Guibertesn
Woodrow
Colorado
Ray
Rocky Mountain Park
Estes Park
Look Out Mountain
Lemania
Minter Maren
Amd
Charlies Rigdon
Sur
Frank Began
Mre-Ruch Gargeot
Juanita Hennes
Carl Wormest
Beanfield
Mr. Lacy Mulier
Jease Weppler
A. G. Weppler
S. HL
Winchester
Ecres
R. B. Roberts
JE. Welsh, M. D
W.e.ngling
George W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Cade
Winteler Undertaking Co Peoria
DE B.R. Qlaybaugh
Mlinets
Gohnnon
SrimGeld
Uine
W.H. Herring
Fussner
Jewelry & Radio Storey
Elmwood, Or
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galeabourg
Ufimom
Toroycel Palace Theater
Wbod
Wesday
Bob Hope
Paulette Goddard
The
Ghost Breakers
Anna Neagie
Ray Mitland
Hober Young
May Robson
Walt Disney Cartita “the
Bull Posters
Matinee
Sanday
Viginia Gilmore
Robert Sterling
Thorsday
Madeleine Carroll
Douglas Fairbank, Jr
Safari
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