Yearend Notices and Local Updates From Milo Community
An eclectic weekly snapshot covers holiday travels aboard family trips to El Paso, the Doty Sherman marriage near Milo, local gatherings with games and refreshments, and plans for a new year. It notes political shifts, a small accident near Ford, and a bright comet sighting with details from Fr Brennen.
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Hartley
eThey
Barney
Ing
el Paso
Bickerman
George
Olla
Bradford
Frank Doty
Emma Sherman
Milo
Doty
Farbier
Mtv
Éfithefe
Stan
Carda
Harrison
Treland
Ireland
Floyd ‘Holmes
Ford
Val Bogner A. Broadaide
Potter
Richard
Ipether
Martin St. ‘Brennan
Brennen
Jenness
Fini
Lehigh
University
Bethlehem
Eugene Edyvin
Attelidinig
Conaia Cleveland
Edwin
Gacu “Lees
Repub
Churchoe
Simple yet pretty wedding solemnized at Whitefield
Mrs E Wi Foithfalu celebrated the nuptials of her granddaughter Miss Lola Young to Mr Arthur of Galesburg on a December evening in Whitefield. The ceremony in a parlor arch featured a large white wedding bell, officiant Rev Duhéme, and a ring ceremony. A three course supper followed. The bride wore gray silk with pearl trim. Best man Orie Fountain and bridesmaid Miriam Herr attended. The couple plan to reside in Galesburg after February 1.
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E Wi
Miriam Herr
Orie Fountain
Hurley
Whitefield
Mia
Willett
Burlington Railroad
Galesburg
Hharts
Fish preserve debate stirs Illinois water rights
A letter from a former fish commissioner to John Rieken of Pekin defends fish preserves in Illinois. It argues preserves prevent netting and draining that depletes stocks, ensuring more fish for the public, and warns that without action by river authorities, future angling could vanish. It emphasizes spawning grounds on the Illinois and Windis rivers and urges state agency intervention.
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John Rieken
Pekins
Peoria Daily
Springfield
Peoria Journal
Peorian Journal
Illinois
Windis
United States
Llinois
General, Assembly
A Happy New Year Greeting from The Republican
A festive New Year message notes creeds and views abroad and the wish travels quickly. It acknowledges printers and proofreaders but promises The Republican remains timely. The greeting wishes joy living and keen sight and hearing to recognize benefits for loved ones.
Bossly Family Reunion Held at New Year Home
The Bossly family gathered for an annual reunion at Mrs. L. R. Phillips home on New Year’s Day. Attending were nine family members plus five daughters and four sons with their children and grandchildren totaling 41, including several named relatives from Deer Creek Lacon Washburn Lecon and Chillicothe. A large dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Ganzer capped a well regarded gathering, with 14 members sending regrets due to illness or distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bossly
L. R. Phillips
Tenor
C.,belsly
Deer Creek
John R—Belsly-Andité
Chapman
D. I. Davis
Chillicothe
Eva Engel Woltzen
Washburn
Harvay Belsly
Moda Engel DeMotte
Washington
Lloyd ‘Belsly
Maurice Belsly
Metamora
Frank Engel
Detroit
Mich
Clorte
Frieda
John, Jr
Belely
Frank
Whilma McNutt
Mary Anske
Lacon
Helen
Florence
James Davis
Ruth
Robert
Eugene Chapman
Katherine
Elizabeth Woltzen
Eunice Belsly
Toose
North Dakota
Piano Recital by Mrs Green's Class at Home
The first monthly piano recital of Mrs William Green's class of 20 pupils was held at her Richard Street home Tuesday evening except for six named students. The young ladies performed pieces by Bohm Forbee Huffstotter Nevin Brillandl Heinz Hofer Henkins Weaver Stulwitt Dintgren McManus Steater and others. A public recital is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Arl Bohm O
Elizabeth
Vesta Belle Weaver
Swift Frances Elizabeth Forbee
Nevin Grace Huffstotter
Mazurka Brillandl
Gari Heinz Irene Hofer
Kragmant Ina Henkins
Mack
Laughlin Leaves Henry for Retirement in Peoria Return
J H Laughlin, after relocating to Henry from Peoria where he spent over 30 years in groceries, plans to retire due to health. He recently bought William McAleer stock in Henry, sold his business months ago, and now prepares to return to Peoria while seeking other ventures.
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Peoria
Willis Brown and Ruth Lindsay Wed in Peoria
Willis Brown son of G M Brown of Henry wed Ruth Lindsay daughter of Ruth Lindsay of Oblesby in Peoria at 3 p m on Wednesday. Rev D S McCown officiated. Attendants were Ernest Brown and a sister in law. After the ceremony they left for Chicago on a brief honeymoon then to Oglesby to occupy a newly furnished cottage. Brown is employed as chauffeur to the president of Chicago Portland Cement Co. The bride is a popular figure from Oblesby. The Republican notes the couple’s wishes for happiness in their new life.
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Willis Brown
G. M. Brown
Henry
Migs Ruth Lindsay
Ruth Lindsey
Oblesby
Tosted
Peoria
George Zolmer
D. S. McCown
Ernest Brown
Chicago
Oglesby
Chicago Portland Cément Co
Republican
Ice accident cripples Mrs Smith after icy fall
Mrs Arthur Smith slipped on an icy Western avenue sidewalk near the Frank Coe residence Wednesday evening. She struck her head cutting a girl and was unconscious for three hours. Carried to Mrs Coe's home she later recovered enough to be moved home. She is recovering well as doctors note the coat collar lessened the impact. recovery expected.
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Frank Coe
Western Avenue
Arthur Smith
Mra
Child Welfare Circle Ad seeks educated woman organizer
A help wanted advertisement asks for a woman over 30 with a college education and field or secretarial experience to form Child Welfare Circles and address mothers in the afternoon. Apply in person at the Camp House. Also notes a late night medical call by Rev Dr Murphy after a head wound incident at George Pople's home and a New Year theft in Merton.
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Mary Ryan
Advt
Murphy
Lable
George Pople
Peg o My Heart advertised in local notices at the train
A reader overhears a character named John finding a crumpled card advertising Peg o My Heart at a train station. Jokes and recognition follow as townspeople discuss the magazine theater promotion and its social echoes among residents.
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From & W Holesaid
Republican
Jol
Peg
Wes
Diarmod
J. K. O'Neil
John
O'Neil
Thia
O'Nait
Rebekah Officers Installed After Evening Program
Newly elected officers of the Rebekah lodge were installed by Miss Eve Harrison on Tuesday evening. A varied program featured vocal solo, humorous readings by Rose Rebback Elmer Untues and others, and readings including How Bessie Eatestained-thas Ministapoa-.ne. After the program members enjoyed games and refreshments. Married in Springfield on December 28 1916 were Miss Lella Stubbies and Mr Roscoe Wilson, who will reside at Kern Apartments 511 West Canedy Street after February 1.
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Tat Rebekahn
F. Hell
Eve Harrison
Rose Rebback
Elmer Untues
Ant Duct
Mary and
Marie’. Mesdantes
C.E. Smith
Charlotte Spuriing
Bessie
Eva Harrison
L. Chinson
Springfield
A. &. Gunther
Presbyterian Church
Lella Stubbies
J.D. Stubbies
Roscoe Wilson
Chicago
Kern
West-Canedy Street
School Notes Show Population Shuffle and Events
William Green visited first grade. Virgil Griffin to second. Grace Griffin joins fourth. Alvin Medearis to fifth. Thirty four perfect attendance certificates issued. Local visitors include Miss Comstock and BE Sothern on farewell tour raising funds for Red Cross. Agricultural class tests milk fat. new classes planned in history geometry and more. District events include operas and a domestic science demonstration.
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Wiliam Green
Virgil Griffin
Grace Griffin
Alvin Medearis
Louis
Schmitt
Helen Phillips
Helen McIenzie
Margaret Jones
Marion Doyle
Peoria
Miss Comstock
BE. H
Tila Babcock
Epes Merdian
Helen McKenzie
Helen
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Carl Heinz
Edna McManus
Clara ‘Steater
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Henry Knoll
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Thomas Scott
Margaret Fand
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Say
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Edward
Atreet
Martin
Coan
Griffin
Henry -Lock
Tuncon
Kenneth King
Vecta Bel Weaver
Ethel Stongr
George, Wright
Jane Steele
Edna’ Downey
Roy, Kern
Mardaline” Phillips
Helen,Phillips
Jennie Clark
Marie Groy Vogelsang
Elizabeth Bell
Leslie
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Edna Greenlee
Marion Wahbel
Louis Ettinidt
Herbert Pace
Anta Thumma
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