December 11 1890 local notes and market prices
From The Files reports village election results with the licensed ticket ousted. Market prices for corn, oats, wheat, butter, eggs, hogs, and more appear alongside local notices about moves, church events, fairs, and school activities. Two literary societies form at the high school. deputy sheriff appointment noted. Weather shifts toward midwinter with a three inch snow. More entries cover new building projects, farm equipment plans, and a few local incidents including a dog disposition.
Modern Woodmen Camp Meeting At Community Building
Modern Woodmen Camp No 847 meets every other Tuesday evening in the club room of the Community Building with Vv C Rudolph Savage and H B Bowdane serving as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. C
Rudolph Savage
H. B. Bowdane
Arbort Camp Mo 203 R N A meets monthly in Cady's Ball
The group Arbort Camp Mo 203 R N A holds its fourth Thursday afternoon meetings in Cady's Ball Oracle Elisa beth Fuchs serves as Recorder Milored Pacey assists in record keeping.
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Arbort
R.N. A
Cady
Oracle
Elisabeth Fuchs
Milored Pacey
Women's Relief Corps Meeting Notice at Mrs Hamsiltoe Home
The W B C. will hold meetings thereafter at the home of Mrs Frank Hamsiltoe at 2 00 PM with presiding Irene Miller and secretary Mary Sollenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B.C
Frank Hamsiltoe
Irene Miller
Mary Sollenberger
Catholic Daughters of America Meeting Notes
The Catholic Daughters of America holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday. Officers listed include Regent Mrs Asem Coon Historian Nellie Carcoll Financial Secretary Bertta Marke Treasurer Chartette Appiedy and others. The text records member participation and duties in a formal church group context.
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Catholic Daughters of Americ
C. D. of A
Gree
Asem Coon
Nellie Carcoll
Bertta Marke
Mra
Chartette Appiedy
Fecks Bad Boy at High School Auditorium
The Junior class presents a three act comedy Fecks Bad Boy by Charles George at the high school auditorium Dec 11. Curtain at 8 15 PM. Directed by Miss Gertrude Hl. Cast includes Senary Peck Senary Gandara Peck Jr Warland Gollesberger Moe Bansah Peck Grace Wagner Jimmy Duffy Gerald Glaskey Minaie Mildred West Leela Lou Miller Chford Jevarags Beith Arnold Melville Beaumost Jobe Tecker Soissie Jana Mae Knight Dehua Beattice McCartney Mobylee Thomas Maher Dora Virginia Jons Pilora M Prances Vaughan Lora Mavis Quelland.
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Feck
Charles George
Gertrude Hl
Senary Peck, Or
Senary Gandara
Senry Peck, Jr
Warland Gollesberger Moe Bansah Peck
Grace Wagner
Jimmy Duffy Gerald Glaskey
Minaie
Mildred West
Leela Lou Miller
Chford Jevarags Beith Arnold Melville
Beaumost
Jobe Tecker
Soissie
Jana Mae Knight
Lora Mavis Quelland
Waterway Project Revisited Under Cost Benefit Questions
Eight years after a stalled St. Lawrence Seaway treaty a new effort may return. The plan envisions deepened channels to 27 feet, Welland Canal dredging, dams and a vast hydroelectric plant in the International Rapids area to link the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Estimated cost around 1.2 billion, with 85 percent US share, but figures likely optimistic. The piece weighs potential general benefits against taxpayer burden and compares to past big public works errors.
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U S
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
New York
Senate
Oket
Lake Ontario
Montrea
Welland Canal
Lake Erie
Aadio-Electric
International Kaptus
St Lawrence
Great Lakes
Atlantc Ocean
Tis
Panama Canal
Chicago
Coovmié
Tfoss
Odd discrimination against federal workers who enlist
The Comptroller General ruled that federal employees who enlist cannot be kept on unpaid leave and must resign to volunteer for military service. If a worker waits for the draft, provisions of the Conscription Act protect them, creating an unusual distinction in law and regulation.
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Comptroller General
Theoverom
Grade School Honor List for the Sixteen Period
The grade acted honor list for the sixteenth period lists A and B grade students. Notable names include Patricia Cecil Harriett Clack Nancy Knight Marilyn Tock and many others across grades 1 to 8 such as Virginia Baysingar Evelyn Baysiungar Miriam Brage Betty Howe Ruth Knight Ward Harding Betty Ann Wasson Karl Christian Mary Jean Hall and Jacqueline Riggs.
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Patricia Cecil
Harriett Clack
Nancy Knight
Marilyn Tock
Betty Howe
Ruth Knight
Ward Harding
Karl Christian
Mary Jean Hall
Wallace Overend
Jacqueline Riggs
Local Social Notes From Peoria Weekend Gatherings
Laura Items and Mrs George Combs spent Saturday in Peoria Zella Powers and Mrs John Whitaker were in Kewap ee on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Edmund Lottman visited Camp Grove and the Tom Riggean home near Cambridge. Margaret Kelley and Sanford Kneer were Peoria callers Friday. Royal Neighbors banquet held in church basement Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs William McDonna and children spent Sunday in Peoria at the McDonna home. Miss Margaret Kelley of Farmwood visited the William Duffy home. Sammie Williams and wife of Princeville called on Russell Purcell Sunday. Mr and Mrs Earl Meszcham of Pekin visited Atha Dunivant and Bobby. Son Bobby Doutet fell at school last Wednesday, breaking a leg, was taken to St Francis hospital Peoria, and returned home Sunday.
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Bobby
Glenn Doutet
St Francis Hospital
Peoria
Community Social Notes From French Grove and Nearby
French Grove and surrounding area residents shared visits and social events this week. Mrs Susie Clark remained ill at the McQuilllar Clark home, while Mrs Barbara Smith and Mrs Ethel Duncan attended a Royal Neighbor banquet in Laura. The Improvement Society met at Ruth Oakes home with Leila Bedinus and Ruth Carter assisting. A program featured readings, music, and a charity clothing drive for Kemmerer Orphanage. The Jolly Neighbors gathered at the school for a program planned by Mary Alice Thomas and Betty Carter, followed by a plate lunch. The adage about giving remains, and sunshine shared returns to the giver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Society
Ruth Oakes
Leila Bedinus
Ruth Carter
Piorence Reed
Hulds Anderson
Leella McClellan
Herb McClellan
Alaska
Meechams Pav Nolaed
Les Stickles
Orrin Ge
Kemmerer
Mary Alice Thomas
Betty Carter
God Bless
Americ
Reading
Dorothy Kellogg
Ruth Carnes
Piazza
Ruth Ron Oakes
Pia
Mia Chas
Thomas
Mary Alice
Marietta
Edwarda
Mea
Chas
Marty Alice
Marietta Edwards
Mary Low
Buster Carter
Bertha Carter
Ruth Ann Oakes
Mary Cou Carter
George Moore
Last Rites For Fred Reck This Afternoon
Funeral services for Fred Reck who died at his home will be held this afternoon at Johnson Funeral Home at two o clock. He suffered a heart ailment for several years and his last illness was brief. Surviving are his brother Perry with whom he lived and two brothers Karl and Albert in California.
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Fred Reck
Johnson Funeral Home
Fred
Perry
Karl
Albert
California
Funeral services for Ignatius McDonnel held in Princeville
Ignatius McDonnel of Monica died after a long illness at age 84. Born February 16 1856 near Brimfield he farmed many years and later became an auctioneer retiring in 1994. Survived by son Alexander and two grandchildren Gloria and James. wife Mary died in 1922.
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Ignatius McDee Perl
Monica
St. Mary’s of the ‘Woods
Princeville
St. Mary’s
Mr. McDonnel
Brimfield
Doug
Mary McManus
Alexander
Gloria
James McVonnellot
Cliff Claypool Dies From Accidental Burns
Clifford J. Claypool born December 9 1874 in Brimfield died November 27 1940 at Proctor hospital Peoria from clothing igniting while burning leaves at his home. He spent life in Brimfield and was married August 29 1913 to Mrs Clara Rader. Burial in Brimfield cemetery. funeral Friday at 2 30 p.m. officiated by Rev T C Hargreaves.
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Clifford J. Claypool
Jeffron
Louisa Claypool
Br Mfield
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
Burns
Ofeat Brimfield
Clara Rader
Claypool
Charles Camp
Monica
J F Charlton
Sue Brothers
Johnson
T.C Hargreaves
Uaren Chuch
Brimfield Cemetery
Earl Moss
Harry Blun
Judson Parding
Sorace Moon
Robert Bragg
Elwood Overen
Funeral for Homer Symmonds Held at Laura Methodist
Funeral services were held Monday at Laura Methodist Church for Homer Symmonds who died Friday in St Francis hospital after a year of illness and three months of critical condition. Born January 15 1874 in Greensburg Missouri he was the son of Isaac and Mary Symmonds. Survived by wife Mary Catherine Niece three sons Hubert Joliet Wilbur of East Peoria Henry of Galesburg two daughters Mrs Margaret Schults Williamsfield and Mrs Selen Pierson Laura. He was a section foreman for the Santa Fe railroad for 30 years.
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Laura Methodist Church
Homer Symmonds
Brimfield
Mr. Symmonds
St. Francis Hospital
Greensburg
Isaac
Mary
Symmonds
Mary Catherine
Hubert
Joliet
Wilbur
East Peoria
Henry
Galesburg
Margaret Schults
Williamsfield
Selen Pierson
Laura
Shane Schoolhouse Gets Fresh Coat for Christmas Play
The Shane schoolhouse has been repapered and painted with Christmas decorations and parts distributed for the schoolhouse Christmas play. Road improvements are underway after a period of neglect, and Donald Welch achieved perfect attendance for the month.
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Shane
Donald Welch
Free Pictures For School Children At Elmwood Event
All grade and high school pupils are invited free to see Hough Herbert in The Villain Still Pursued Ger at a special performance on Saturday December 24 at 2 30 sponsored by Austrican Legion City of Elmwood Business Mes et Elmwood and Erwani Gleb. Another free show on December 21.
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Hough Herbert
Ger
Austrican Legion
City of Elmwood Business Mes
Elmwood
Erwani
Gleb
We Lose Two Games In Week For The Loe Le Team
The Loe Le dropped two games this week losing to East Peoria by two points Friday night and to Corona Christi 33 to 23 Tuesday night. They travel to Dunlap Friday night. This item reflects a local high school team’s recent results and upcoming game.
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Loe.le
East Peoria
Corona Christi
Dunlap
Red Cross Membership Drive Continues With New Substitutions
The Red Cross drive extends as committee members led by Mrs D H Johnson and Mrs J E Welsh assist Andy Fira and others. A weekly list substitution replaces Henrietta Memlers with Richel Wenter, while names like Leo Schelkopf and Roy Chapman appear among volunteers and supporters.
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Redoes
D. H Johnson
J. E. Welsh
C. D Forney
E. R. Donalcsn
Andy Fira
Romane McDorough Ungan
Red Crone
Richel “Wenter
Henrietta ‘ Memlers
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Henry Chamberlain
Clyde Johnson
Hady L O. Pulsipher
Mre
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Mary Tecker
Fred Arber Evelyy Memier
Gussie Bennett
Olli: Herriott
Margaret Xoot
Fin Bowman
Yoakam Acorv Tully
Rosa Pursell
Kaapp
M E. Pav. Hull
Madeline
E Y. Forney
Pugile
W. ©. Hayward
Bundy
Oat
Maxine Lyne
Edna Stenger
Mildred Tucker
Helo Foster
Alice Kingdon
Gladys la Foliette
Decemer
Gorn
Egge
Southport
Pamers
Ives
Directory Modern Woodmen
Royal Neighbors
Women’s Relief Corps
Uncle Sam
Tne
Berta Siccem
Patricia Duncan
Shelton de Vary
Bernice Johnson
Grade
Fred Johnson
John
Richard Reinbert
Marvin Leon
Geraldine Toan
Bonna Jean Cady
Jack Siocum
Jimmy McCoy
Normar
Patricia Carson
Arlene Shaw
James Sbeck
Mary Ann Mulvaney
Gwyneth Dargan
Virginia
Delma
Kasselbacher
Evelyn Baysiungar
Frank Knight
Suman Lanoue
Miriam Brage
Betty Ann Wasson
U.S
International Stock “Show
George Combs
Zella Powers
John Whittaker
Kewapee Camera
Edmund Lottman
Camp Grove
Sanford Kneer
Tom Riggean
Cambridge
William McDeona
Margaret Kelley
William McDonna
Chiidres
McDonna
Mr. Edmond Lottman
Frank Appleby
Fimwood
William Duffy
Mrs
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Russell Purcell
Mrc
Earl Meszcham
Pekin
Atha Dunivant
Bob
Mr and Me
W. E. Carter
John Shaffer
Galesbur
Jesse Peve
Lucille
Walter Peve
Susie Clark
Barbara Smith
Ethel Dancan
Cecal Stubbs
Mra Fairy Carter
Mra Cliffod Lion
Lynn
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Wilbur Haneelbacher
Nina Mills
Clarence la Follette
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Wheaton
Nora Kellogg
Robah
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International
Gertrude Kellogg
Robah Oakes
Ahera
Ignatius McDonnel
Cliff Claypool
Mr. Symonds
Santa Fe Railroad
Scott Hallar
Brimfiela
Allineia
J.E. Welsh
Brimfield, Fitinete
W. E. Nolting
Frederick V. Arber
Fodd
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George W. Cluskey
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Winoseler Undertaking Ca
Peoria, TL
DE B.R. Clay
BAUGA
Veteinarian
Brinifield
Mlinais
Bria Field
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W.H. Herring
Yates City
Fussner
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Alesbury
Palace
Dorothy Lamour
Hebert Preston
Preston Foster
Moon Over
Burma
Gary Cooper
Elena Marweil
Walter Plageon, Nick Carter
Sky Marder
Allan Jones
Martha Kay
Joe Peaner
Rosemary Lancrene Hervey
Syracuse
Red Cross
Ruse Savi
John Misa You
Leo Schelkopf
Jotu Clusker
Linton Day
Mra Qhas
Marks
Orville Tucker
Joe Coyle
Mae Lynch
Ralph Harder
American Legion
Wm Harding
Joe Ffuchne
Pete Lottman
Fred Dawson
Joz Radibeck
Irve'Coon
Wm. Schwenk
Ed Hein
Robert Stear
Mra Chas
Gordon Freman Beck
John Gillis
Wm Vicary Euntee Kngsler
Roy Chapman
Roy ‘Chapman
Alfred Goetz
Fred Fry
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J. . Mauser
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