Christmas gathering notes and political talk amid 1920s chatter
The piece recalls a Christmas gathering at the Shelley home with guests including Mr. Sy and Burter, plus Mrs. Ed Santa Ct, and mentions political figures and events. It touches on President Coolidge’s activities, Mayflower, and a political debate about intellect versus instinct, with remarks on Pur and Purcell’s views and a reflection on public speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shelley
Amor
Burter
Ed Santa
Harry B. Hunt
Arlington
Christmas Dinners and Guests Fill Local Homes
Local families held Christmas dinners at multiple city homes including Mr and Mrs William Dooley and Mr and Mrs Walter Drake. Guests from Aur ore Chicago Creston DeKalb and Shabbona attended. Santa Claus visits and card games followed festive meals with friends and relatives evident in Attendant notices.
Christmas Party at Mrs. Stella Terwilliger’s Home
A Christmas party for the tury club will be held Friday January 2 at the home of Mrs. Stella Terwilliger, according to an announcement issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Odd Fellows’ Hand
Tury Club
Stella Terwilliger
20th Century Club Plans January 2 Christmas Party
The 20th Century club announced its annual Christmas party will be held January 2 at Mrs. Fay Terwilliger’s home on College avenue. Details were not released, but members were urged to keep the event in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Fay Terwilliger
College Avenue
Investigation Fails to Reveal Any Foul Play
A truncated report notes no foul play found in the death of William McClintock. Coroner McNally and physicians study vital organs while State's Attorney Crowe probes Foster father William Shepard. Chief Justice Olson indicates possible disclosures after his own inquiry.
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Rivers
William. McClintock
William Nmcnally
McNally
Robert B. Crowe
William D. Shephard
McClintock
Shephard
Albuquerque
N. M
Harry Olson
Crowe
Olson
Chicago
Community Notes From Cortland and Surroundings
Miss Esther Clauson leaves Glidden hospital to convalesce with brother Herman Clausen. Christmas program draws large crowd. Fred Brown home for holiday from Chicago. Mr and Mrs L G McIntyre visit from Danville for Christmas. Marcella Roland celebrated birthday with classmates. cake and candles, gifts left. Ladies Aid and friends bid farewell to Mrs Em Holdrege moving to California. Mrs R E Brown reads pieces and gifts presented. Will Holdrege and friends visit Glen Ellyn. Floyd Van Ohlen home from University of Illinois. Charles Adams funeral held Tuesday afternoon.
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Esther Clauson
Glidden Hospital
Herman Clausen
Ladies Aid Society
C B. Havens
Em Holdrege
Cortland
California
Millie King
Holdrege
R. E. Brown
Badger
Lunch Carls Making Way for Alley Launcher II
Dec 25 report notes lunch rooms evolving from ramshackle wagons to clean, well served spaces in western cities. The piece contrasts humble diners with upscale crowds and rail of alley origin lunchtime meals. Also thanks to relatives for support of baby Vergene. Paine mentioned.
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Middle West
Vergene
Mee
Edward Peterson
County Farmers Lead In Cow Contest
Arthur D. of McHenry county near Hebron leads in dairy entries with a 36 cow total across eight herds. The Milkers 500 Butterfat Cow club accepts cows from counties including McHenry, with entries to be submitted by January 1, 1925. A dairy extension specialist notes fertility tied to root crop demands as part of crop rotation practices.
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United Press
Arthur D
McHenry County
Hebron
Milners
SS. Rhode, Dairy Extension
Speof
College of Agricult_ of L
Corrie
Cow & Association
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Tablets Offer
A printed solicitation invites readers to mail name and address with five cents and a slip to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines Indiana to receive a triad package of Chamberlain products for coughs colds indigestion stomach and liver issues, burns and wounds, and related ailments. The ad emphasizes urgency with dont miss it language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Reverend Otis officiates at funeral services
The service for Mr Adams was led by Reverend Otis with Mrs Mary Myers singing and Jess Horan on organ. Pallbearers included Bert Lane L M Ricker A A Bennett Ed Pacer A J Ingraham John Wallace. Burial took place at Mor yRest family plot. Born in 1848, he was mourned by nephews in California Florida and a niece in Chicago. Flowers from school cent, The Powlity house staff contributed Chrysanthemums and tributes were extended by friends.
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Idist Church
Otis
Mary Myers
Jess Horan
Bert Lane
L. M. Ricker
A. A. Bennett
Ed Pacer
A. J. Ingraham
John Wallace
Familly Iet
MoryRest
Dea
Califern
Florida
Chicago
Adams
Powlity House
Mason and Eastern Star Installation at Masonic Hall
Kingston reports a Thursday evening ceremony at the Masonic hall with Charles Cole as installing officer for the Masons and Mrs. Allen Mowers of Genoa for the Eastern Stars. Mrs. A. J. Simmons received gifts from outgoing officers and presented the salad forks in return. Ruth Ortt was installed Matron, and Mrs. Simmons received the matrons pin. Music by Mrs. W. H. Beil and a lunch followed. The Tossist Missionary Society met at Mrs. John Voshere’s home to celebrate four ladies’ birthdays with a poem by Mrs. Voshere and fruit baskets for Mrs. Vosberg, Mrs. Sunay Stark, Mrs. Leonard Hill, and Mr. Zeruah Guthercoal, concluding with a fine lunch.
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Masonic Hall
Charles Cole
Allen Mowers
Genoa
A. J. Simmons
Ruth Ortt
Simmons
W. H. Beil
Tossiist Missionary Society
John Voshere
Voshers
Io M Vosberg
Sunay Stark
Leonard Hill
Zeruah Guthercoal
Rome
Midnight Mass At St Marys Church Draws Large Attendance
Members of the St Marys church congregation observed the Christmas Eve midnight mass at the church in this city. A very large attendance was present for the interesting and impressive service. The observance of midnight mass is a custom followed by the Catholic church.
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St. Mary's Church
Evening gown with brown lace and chiffon
A stylish evening gown described in brown lace and brown chiffon, with a touch of orange for a smart look. Appears in want ads promising reliable results for buyers and sellers seeking formal attire.
Christmas Gatherings In Leaf River And Chicago Visits
Mr and Mrs Robert Newcomer and son Lloyd spent Christmas at the home of Mr Newcomer's sister in Leaf River. Mr and Mrs Charles Housel and Miss Florence Housel of Chicago visited their parents Mr and Mrs E M Housel of South First street for the holiday. Mr and Mrs Otto Oberg and children Harold and Bennett traveled to Chicago to spend Christmas with their daughter and family Delvin Peterson. Mrs B A Peterson of South Seventh street hosted Christmas Eve with children grandchildren and great grandchildren present for the annual gathering. Leftover meat in recipes like scrambled eggs and rice is suggested.
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Robert Newcomer
Lloyd
Newcomer
Leaf River
Charles Housel
Florence Housel
Chicago
E. M. Housel
South First Street
Otto Oberg
Harold
Bennett
Delvin Peterson
B. A. Peterson
South Seventh Street
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Spea
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Charles Corey
Walter Corey
Howard Quito
Creston
T. Ff Jones
Tarcilht Corey
William Reams
William Wymer
Richard
Martin Thurson
Lyle Simkinms
Santa Claus
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A. Huckins
Juanita
Bernard
Chicaro
Walter Drake
Fred Elismen
Aurore
Charles Klein
Olaf Olson
Daugster Eleanor Frances
David Satier
Roy Tilton
Shabbana
Thomas Hart
Delbert Satler
Henzelbach
Bernie Olsen
DeKalb
Ed Billney
Gust Nelson
Son Allen
Ralph Wells
Sycamore
J. H. Holland
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Methodist Sunday School
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Charles Adams
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Fred Brown
Alton
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G. T. Lindstrom
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Marcella Roland
Will Holdrege
Glen Ellyn
Stante
Wilkenson
Floyd van Ohlen
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University of Ilinois
Charle Adams
Meiho
Paine
Plaste
Dayton
Keller Laboratory
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Schubert
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Philadelphia Orchestra
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G Onzaley
Lewis & Palmer Music Company
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Bank OF Health
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Ott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N.J
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Runnells Brothers
North Fourth Street
Illinois
Chronicle
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Edith Orens
Hensel
Helen Derzbath
Gretel
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Angsta Lonska
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William Beck
Serge Oukrainsky
Miles
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Milar
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Corps de Ballet
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