Christmas visits and obituaries fill Varna notes
A long list of Christmas visits from families and friends spreads through Varna and surrounding towns. Henry Remley and Mrs Pritchard family care for relatives. Walter Griffith Jr arrives from Champaign for the holidays. many others travel from Chicago Ottawa and Des Moines to spend time with kin. The piece also records the death of Amos White near Washburn with funeral at William White’s home and interment at Mt Vernon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasalle
Moon
Henry ‘Vistors
John” “Wilson
John~ Davidson
Alex
McKirgan
Magnolia
Davidson
Walter _ Griffith
Champaign
George Biaszak
Mary— Frances
Chicago
Weona
Ralph, French
Wrenona
Frank Kohler
Charles Tartenbower
Lestant
Smith
F. E.smith
Karene Spalding
Bloomington
F. “A. Smith
Louis “Spalding
IW. L. Mills
Chas. Stockhaus
O. P. Mills
C.C. Mills
Decatur
Somerye
Owith
Spencer
Henry Remley
Mauboy
Sherman Pritchard
Pritchard
Dorothy
Glén
Woodrutt
Indianapolis
Ind
Kreng
Gertrude
Krenz
Ralph’ Stoner
Ottawa
David Weaver
Wim Glunt
Tillie and
Lewis
North Carolina
Sawyer
Forbes
Marshal County
Illinois
Thomas
Patsey White
Sawyer Cemetery
Sawyer Farm
William White
Rbvans
Peoria
Mt. Vernon
James White
Table Rock
Nebraska
Holidays and travel notes from local residents
Diana visits her barther with Fred Schumacher's. Mrs Pete Rugg and Albert travel to Chicago for holidays. Ross Coulter returns from Brimfield. Sam Myers moved belongings to Koehler home. Second Lungren boy recovering from scarlet fever. quarantine hoped to lift soon. Ella Bade visits Peoria. Philothea Class of M E church meets at Mrs L H Browns Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Barther
Fred Schumacher
Pete Rugg
Albert
Chicago
Mr. Rugg
Ross Coulter
Brimfield
Sam Myers
Koehler
Ella Bade
Peoria
Philothea
M. E. Church
L. H. Brown
Hollis Ter's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Pep and Vitality
An ad-style fragment touts Hollis Ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for headaches constipation sour stomach and poor appetite. It claims the product will “park you up fill you with vim” and make you hustle sing and play with women recommending it to each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Hopewell School Play Delights Local Audience
Mr and Mrs A M Stoner and nephew Ralph attended a school play described as a very fine entertainment worth miles to see. Henry Antrim and Mise Nellie were visitors, with Freesburg and Spencer Freeman noted in attendance. Mrs Kate Maubach stayed with her son William, suffering rheumatism, while others assisted with work at Mitchell Miller and Maubach households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Stoner
Ralph Stoner
Varna
Jack“Antrim
Mise Nellie
Freesburg
Spencer Freeman
Kate" Maubach
William
Jack Antrim
Tony Schlosser
Andrew
Linderer
Christmas Day Gatherings In Granville And Nearby
The report notes multiple Granville residents and guests sharing Christmas Day together. Reverend Barber of Granville preached with Mr Ward of Chicago singing several solos. Amos Deininger Frank Tyler and families joined William Rudy and H Aten households for holiday dinner and a Christmas tree. Others—Willis Deininger, Charley Clemens, Jesse Gall, Mary Clemens, Willard Clemens, Joe Edwards, Pat Donoho, Mrs. Lee Weeks, Mrs. Robert Pletsch—are listed with various visits and relocations, including Clyde Hetrick moving to New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Granville
Ward
Chicago
Amos Deininger
Frank Tyler
William Rudy
E- Aten
Wilts—Beininger
Berniece
Joe Edwards
Pat Donoho
Charley Clemens
Morris
Willis Deininger
Gallagher Farm
Jesse Gall
The
H. EB. Allen
Pat
Donoho
Willis Deininger’s
Willard Clemens
Peru
Lee Weeks
Robert Pletsch
Clyde _ Hetrick
New Jersey
Poole School Notes and Holiday News
A stormy night did not stop the Poole school entertainment and box supper, netting just under 25 dollars with subscriptions. Alma Broaddus won the candy box at 4.75, the top price. Mr and Mrs W A Boyle and Durley spend holidays in Des Moines Iowa. School closed for a week instead of two days as planned. Kathryn Roesch came from town for Christmas festivities Thursday night and expects to return Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Grange
Peru
Fletcher
Tor
Detroit
Wolf
Chapa
Middle-West
Oak* Park
Flitcraft
J.-M.bumgarner
Miziand
Magnolia
Charles Stockhaus
W. L. Mills
Walter Griffith
Frederick
Richard Smith
Osco
Mrvand
Herman
Fulk
Minnie
Mojesky
Ees
Fréd Bade
Charles -Kelm
Charles Stateler
Non College
Galesburg
Ozell
Illinois
C. B
H. E. Broaddus
H. W. Lackland
Peoria
Emma
Louise Clemmons
Chicago
Charles Palm
Clifford
Toluca
Floyd Winters
Champaign
Varna
Henry
Julia Quiram
Laura
Lee Broaddus
Warren
Minn
J. C. Madden
Harold
Ed. Spores
Anice Spores
George Mieries
Gus
Anna
Refelia
George Walsh
Donald Smith
Joliet
Holmstrom
Alma Broaddus
W. A. Boyle
Durley
Des Moines
Passing Good Will Ripples at Sea The Value of Fellowship
The saying urges good fellowship as a constant act like ripples behind a ship. Share sunshine and kindness early to avoid regret later, emphasizing ongoing generosity and positive influence.
Farm Bureau survey seeks input for Marshall Putnam counties
Notes indicate a countywide Farm Bureau effort to collect data on farmer needs and agricultural status. Vermilion county data showed only 4 percent in clover. Marshall Putnam aim for 75 percent survey return with meetings, lectures, and a big legumes campaign. Delegates planned for Illinois Agricultural Association meeting January 13 14 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm’ Bureau
Marshall-Putnam
Marshall
Putnam
Farm ‘Bureau
Vermilion County
H A. A
Marshall-Putnam County
Illinois Agricultural Association
Chicago
W. G
Griffith
Lawrence Hunt
J. A. Shanklin
L. F. Boyle
Hennepin
R.W. French
Magnolia
Peoria
Hotel la Salle
North Wells St
Noone
Clifford Thorne
Legion War Library Adds 300 Volumes At National Headquarters
Three hundred volumes on American World War activities arrive via the American Legion Weekly to begin a comprehensive war library at National Headquarters. The collection spans unit histories, divisions, and prints from French and German presses as well as major New York publisher outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
Legion War
New York
RAT SNAP GUARANTEED TO KILL RATS AND MICE
Money back if claims fail. RAT SNAP is guaranteed to kill rats and mice. Creatures exposed to RAT SNAP leave no odor. Rats abandon food to reach RAT SNAP, and their first meal is their last. Sold in three sizes and guaranteed by Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Also Mentioned on This Page
St.—Paul Lutheran Church
Minnie Falk
J. P. Johnson
Pete ‘Nenne
Dwight
Gustafson
Ralph
Florence
Lawrence Gustafson
Johnson
George-Smith
Xons
Ben
Charles ‘Carlson
Dr. Johnson
Dan Gray
John
Lenard
Peo‘ria
M. E
John Robinson Pilgrim
Ben Carlson
Mary Leta
Mo*rell
Beulah’ Peterson
Edith Brown
Lillian
Red Cross
William. E. Green
Henry, Il
Accident and Health Insurance
Geo
E.griffith
Henry,_Hl
Allen B. Smith
Henry, Illinois
Rumgarner Magnolia
A. J. Tonmongher
Hopewell
Poole
F. E.fuller
Marshall- and- Putnam
Counties
Ction
Clifford—Thorne
Transportation Department
American Farm Bureau
M._L.—Mosher
Eureka
J. R.howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Shipping Association
Henry Shipping Association
Joseph Ziegler
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau +s
Farm Bureau
Marshal Putnam Farm Bureau
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