Local Social News Highlights In Bloomington Wenona and Peoria
The column lists multiple visits and family gatherings across Bloomington Wenona and nearby towns. It notes Ed Bade improving, bake sale proceeds of 17.55, guests at various homes, trips to Chicago Galesburg Rockford and Florida, plus church events and society meetings during October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bade
John Valine
Hattie
Bloomington
August Extrem
Wenona
Lydia Sshwanke
Clara Kuehn
Venona
Cliff Jenkins
Chicago
Harry Nott
Dickerson
Curley King
Princeton
North Circle
Anderson
Clinton
W. O. Benefield
Borquist
Olga
Richard
Babe of
Davenport
K. A. Nilsson
Arvid Adolphson
Charles Okerberg
Signe
Rockford
Robert Peterson
Charles Palm
Clifford
John C
Ruth Austin
Homer Strosnider
Georgie Meireis
Peoria
Marie Meireis
Washington
Geo. Meireis
C. D. Carlson
Foreign Missionary Society of
Peoria District
Methodist
Peter—Selquist
Hopewell
Streator
Charles Swanson
Charles
John Fitchen
Washburn
John Mueller
Lyle LaVerne
Tilda Gustafson
Florence
Clarence
Lear
Saltzman
Hopedale
Ray Saltzman
Ed Quiram
Laura
Julia
Ab. Quiram
Theo. Quiram
Ernest Quiram
Walton
baRose
Lou Willey
Henry
Emma Justice
Oliver Extrem
Willey
Florida
West Side Circle
Gust Extrom
Rev. Nilsson
Chas
Fingery
Doris Extrem
Betty Broaddus
Axell Nelson
Herbert Johnson
Albin Hultgren
Jalmer Hultgren
Arison
Dave Anderson
Maurice Stromgren
Viola
Doe Inn
Leis Bay
Bay
Eld
Oliver Extrom
Doris
Anma Sxtrom
Waanie Doncleon
Frederick and Family Celebrate Birthday Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their birthday anniversary. Guests from Varna Toluca Hopewell Ancona and nearby areas attended, including the Arndts Schwankes Kemnitz Junker Bade Schoepke and Winkler families. Well wishes were extended for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Agg. Arndt
Henry Schwanke
Wm. Kemnitz
Gust Junker
Fred Arndt
Aug. Kemnitz
A. E. Bade
A W T Class Elects Officers At Monthly Meeting
The A W T class held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Harry Nott's home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Joe Nott assisted as hostess. Officers elected include President Mrs. Chas. Antrim Vice President Mrs. Schrepfer Secretary Mrs. Dickerson and Treasurer Mrs. Harry Nott. Refreshments of sandwiches Washington pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nott
Joe Nott
Chas. Antrim
Schrepfer
Dickerson
Washington
Nilsson
Manteuffel
Pekin
Oliver Extrem
A. R. Wright
S. E. Hoge
Edgar E. Guest
John Fecht
O. M. Hurt
Assn
Varna and Lacon clubs host meetings with programs and lunch
Varna Woman's Literary Club met the Lacon Club at Mrs Effie Barney's home with Mrs Lillian Hancock presiding. Ella Phillips led the Varna program on an Apache Trail trip and Mary Norton on Boston, Old and New. A social hour followed a chicken salad lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna Woman’s Literary Club
Lacon Club
Effie Barney
Lillian Hancock
Nellie Johnson
Varna
Ella Phillips
Adeline Koch
Myrtle Hurt
Mary Norton
Boston
New
Rowena
Lacon
Varna Club
Minnie Wright
Adda McCuskey
Grace Stateler
Lillian Broaddus
Louise Wright
Anna Merritt
Dickerson
Rose Johnson
Myrtle Hurl
Florence Gustafson
Iva Dell Scott
Mary E. Smith
Luella Broaddus
Streator
Fraternal Structure Hopes to Endure Through Generations
A fragment speaks of building a fraternal structure intended to endure through the ages and shed blessings on future generations, reflecting a aspirational communal vision.
Reopening of Water Rights Spurs Court and State Scrutiny
Supreme Court original jurisdiction allows Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and Pennsylvania to amend their complaint against Illinois and the Chicago Sanitary District over Lake Michigan diversions. The five year War Department permit may shape future legislation and a possible Lakes to Gulf waterway agreement as parties seek a peaceful resolution of the water dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Lake States
Secretary of War
Congress
Sanitary District
Illinois River
War Department
High Court
Washington
Sanitary
Government envelopes and big business clash over printing bias
Editors condemn government envelope printing as unfair tax funded loss. They argue competition with private printers harms small customers and favors large firms, likening it to a government move into other goods and denouncing the subsidy as unbusinesslike and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Joint Committee of Congress
Uncle Sam
Bureau County Fair Officers Re-Elected
All the old officers of the Bureau County Agricultural board were re elected at the annual meeting. President J H Becker Princeton, 1st Vice President John C Hoff man Princeton, 2nd Vice President Simon Albrech t Tiskilwa, 3rd Vice President Almer Soder Princeton, Secretary John S Skinner Princeton, Assistant Secretary Hugh H Ferris Princeton, Treasurer Chas H Coll Prince. Directors include James Jensen Sheffield, Ray Gutshall Sheffield, H Reynold Indiantown, Owen Sharkey Bradford, N T Schertz Tiskilwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County Agricultural Board
J. H. Becker
Princeton
John C. Hoffman
Simon Albrecht
Tiskilwa
Almer_ Soder
John S. Skinner
Hugh H. Ferris
Chas. H. Coll
Gold
James Jensen
Sheffield
Goncord
Ray—Gutshall
Indiantown
H. Reynold
Milo—Owen Sharkey
Bradford
Wheatland
N. T. Schertz
Passenger train wrecks auto at Streator
A Chevrolet sedan was totally wrecked at Streator last week when it was struck by an eastbound passenger train. No one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
Mendota Man Victim of Mysterious Assault
Andrew Full, a prominent Mendota resident, was attacked at his home by two strangers who knocked on his door. One assailant struck him on the head, causing a gash that required stitches. The men fled and no clues have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Full
Mendota
Mr. Full
Lockjaw Fatal for Oglesby Electrician William Pabian
William Pabian a 29 year old Oglesby electrician died after contracting lockjaw a week after a severe burn when his hand touched a heavily charged 2300 volt power line at work. He slipped fell and reached out to steady himself causing a fatal burn and resulting complications. He died in Peru on October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pabian
Oglesby City
Peru
Limestone ledge found near Metamora and crusher ordered
A thick limestone ledge was found several miles west of Metamora. A crusher of five to six tons per hour will be installed to crush the stone for agricultural use. Although limestone is plentiful around Sparland, local supply would not be profitably shipped. local product can be offered at half the cost of crushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metamora
Sparland
R. I. Trials Motor Coach on Galva Line
A gasoline motor coach made a trial trip Tuesday afternoon between Rock Island and Peoria. Officials of the Rock Island line viewed the demonstration as they consider possible service, though no definite plan has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I
GALVA
Rock Island
Peoria
Wyoming Boy Bitten by Dog
Myron Arganbright of Wyoming was severely bitten on the left leg just below the knee by a bull dog. He did not see the animal which was lying on the ground until he was close upon it. The wound was given prompt attention and the dog was looked up to ascertain if there was any hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Myron Arganbright
Illinois Man Recounts Relief From Bladder Irritation
Unity resident E Hodges testifies that Lithiated Buchu eased bladder irritation and night waking, noting better sleep and daytime comfort for himself and his wife. He claims the tablets drive out deposits and neutralize acids, with a 2 cent price at leading drug stores Keller Laboratory and A J Ironmonger's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
E. Hodges
Unity
Ill
Keller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
A. J Ironmonger’s
Frede Co Wenona Bankrupt Ends Long-Standing Firm
The O. F. Frede Co. Wenona an old business firm has declared bankruptcy after months of financial trouble. A court appointed receiver closed the store on Saturday with liabilities estimated at 30000 dollars. A large stock of goods forms the assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Frede Co
Wenona
Bridegroom's Tale of Two-Year Delay in Kissing Tradition
A humorous exchange recalls a groom kissing the bride after the ceremony. The critics note the kiss happened two years later, stirring playful disbelief and commentary on an age-old custom.
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Burns
Oglesby Electrician
Frank Thirkell
Millway
Henry National Bank
John H. Wagner
Frede CO. Wenona
Carrie Weatherly
E. E. Horton
Barnes, Magoon & Horton Attorneys-at-Law
Peoria, Ill
Peoria Life
Hunter Feed Co
Towit
Davis
City of
Heacock
County of
Marshall
Pereras
William T. Law
Homer Barney
Charles P. Green
L. R. Baker and
Francis Keegan
Travis
Henry, Ilinois
G. E. Travis CO
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