Atkinson weekly notes and social listings snapshot
Monday through Wednesday entries show visitors from Geneseo Nauvoo Davenport and Chicago. Thanksgiving reports include Peter Goldberg and families visiting Davenport and Davenport business callers. Community ads mention department store sales and bazaar for December with local clubs and church events.
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Hyman's
Pillsbury’s
Lyon & Weekley
Kmdyth Graham
Chir
Fondar
Mae Drusa
ftlands-in-Chicago
Mary Coppens
Mary Joos
Geneseo Mondars Tames Hufford
Green River
Peter Goldberg
Davenport
Verbeckmoes
Gaeorge Smuth of
Genesen
Chas
Yaa Wade
Fee
Vile Martius
Geneseo
Ewing
Fred Ressant
Robert
Jurell Finch
Port Byron
Spen
Ren
Joen Finch
Veberkmoes
Krotch
Peter Vande Rostine
Kewanee
Lewis T. Bates
Kewanees
Moo
Alexander Felshe O
Chicago
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Ethel MW Durfee
Ladies of the GAR_ of Chicago
Hunter's Circle
Derth
Woodman
Will of Mrs. Ann C Burrall Admitted to Probate
The will of the late Mrs. Ann C Sturrall of this city was admitted to probate by Judge B J Bell. Executor named is SV Gest. Estate valued about 150,900 with roughly 1,900 acres, mainly near Atkinson. Codicil provisions include income banking for years and selective bequests to Burrall children, grandchildren, and others, with specific parcel allocations and mortgage constraints. A monthly voucher meeting occurred Friday the 24th with Thanksgiving program notes.
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Ann C Sturrall
B JS Bell
Studee SV. Gest
Phew
Atkinson
Hruirall
Tharles
Burrall
Anabasiain
Charles Mekois
Arthur Burrall
Mary
Montgomers
Geree CO Frysinger
Alice BK
Ogs
Alice Briggs
Miaiy
Frisiinger
Borrall
Mts
Ann Ob Frisinger
H Fetgis
Burrall Fissingti
Grace Re. Frysinger
Public notice by doctor on night calls and horse care
W. W. Adams of Atkinson announces he will refuse night visits or charge extra per the Henry County Fee Bill. He cites health concerns and the strain on his horses from night drives, asking for daytime calls and payment. Nov. 24, 1912.
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Henry County
Birdsell Wagon Promotes Quality Wood and Careful Craft
The Birdsell wagon is built with inspected wood sourced and seasoned for three to five years. Producers claim no plank stock is used and all parts undergo strict processing to prevent weak construction. They contrast this with cheaper rivals that rely on inferior materials.
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Birdsell
Entertaining Union Gathering Includes Vocal Solo
A local union program featured a vocal solo by Mrs. Jessie Goodman, with praise and thanksgiving for blessings. The scene closed with a reading from Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and a pleasant social time with refreshments, leaving attendees feeling uplifted.
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Jessie
Goodman
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Dolls and accessories on display at Ms oie show
Beautiful dressed dolls and character figures range from 2c to 98c with outfits for children. The display also features hand bags in leather and satin, combs, barrettes, brooches, pins, collars, scarves, bells, tops, and toy horses and goats. People are invited to browse and request layaway.
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Robert Pwhask
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Sueteke
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Booth
Christian Endeaor
Job Emmons
Bessie Nickerson
James Clarke
Vivian Harden
Sadie Nickerson
Treasuer
Ethel Clarke
Mazda
Rembstiet
Raph
Trownsen Phonkseeeing
Grace DeRoo
Mayme Catour
Nauvoo
Maude Verbeckmoes
Elizabeth Zimmerman
F E. Gresser
M T Booth
F Humphreys
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Rhode Island
Pittsburg
Ann C. Burrall
Chaldren Rook Island Union
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John BR Nowers
Charles
Charles Bercroft Atkinson
Ill
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Human Clo
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W. W. Adams
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