Legal battle over Thompson Lake hunting rights erupts
The Thompson Lake Rod and Gun Club in Tazewell county faces a major lawsuit over fishing and hunting rights on the lake. Fishermen from Havana and allied parties clash with club officials and wardens, raising broader questions about public access versus preserves.
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Thompson P—N. Tazewell
Tindis
Thompson Lake
Rod and Gun Club
Peary S ‘New
Indianapolis
Ind
Na- Stopal Cqeumaiter
Parsons
Tmopson Lake
Havana
Szabout
Slice
Etna.club
Tynlara Cobb
Liverpool
Jacob Young
Young
Cobb
Howe
Tlinois River
Hilingis
Durbin
Indiana
Buith
Thompsonake Rod and Gun Club
Parean
Colorado Letter From Walter I Runnells Home in Bright Frontier
Walter I. Runnells writes from Colorado describing life on the plains, early 1900s farming methods, dry farming success, wheat and oat yields, alfalfa, sugar beets, and price figures. He notes higher wages, teachers well paid, Flora’s work in Denver, and a plan to break 700 acres for fall wheat. He closes with best regards to friends.
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Colorado
Central States
Ilinole
Flora
Denver
Truir
Walter I. Runnells
Life Insurance Promptly Paid Amid Confusing Claims
Fragmentary text references life insurance payments, misused terms, and unclear references to individuals such as Ford, Humphrey, and others. The passage appears to mix policy details with disjointed names, dates, and figures, yielding an unreadable but financially themed snippet.
Bradford youths blamed for dangerous pranks and injuries
A Bradford report details a serious incident in a village graveyard where a marble slab collapsed injuring Charles Stoner, possibly fracturing his kneecap and injuring internal organs. The involved youths, led by Arthur Pilgrim, have faced prior disciplinary issues including Pilgrim paying a fine for locking a boy in a church bell tower. Oscar Stoner, a tenant farmer and father, seeks legal action as the boy’s injuries threaten long term disability and farm labor. State's Attorney Rennick of Toulon oversees the case with a Castleton hearing planned.
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Bradford
Charles Stoner
Oscar Stoner
Lombardville
Arthur Pilgrim
M. H
Theather
Rennick
Toulon
Castleton
California
Stoner
Jone
Pilgrim's Farms
Obituary of Charles Watercott in Henry
Funeral held at St Marys Catholic Church for Charles Watercott brother of Julius and Henry Watercott. He died in Peoria from pneumonia after a hospital stay, aged about 41, survived by Henry Watercott Sr Julius Henry and sister Mrs Anna Yos. Watercott family pallbearers listed. service led by Rev Fr Zumbuehl.
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Charles Watercott
Julius
Henry Watercott
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Zumbuehl
Charles
Peoria
J. Francis’ Hospital
Henry Tusday
Henry
Watercott Mammoth Store
Chillicothe
Watercott
Anna Yos
Michii
Re Department
rke-Peterman
Charles 2
Leah
Woman's Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon Meeting
The Woman's Club met Monday March 18 with Mrs J A Williams presiding in Townsendabsence. Mrs Mary Paskell chaired the art department program featuring papers on French Art Rosa Bonheur and sketches of French Opera. Music by Mildred Kothe JamIe Kraus and others enhanced the event. Tea with dainty accessories followed hosted by Lila Humphrey Pauline Williams and Mary Williams. Guests included Mrs H W Burger Howard Williams Myrtle Stickel Mamie Kraus Madired Titus Lila Humphrey Patline Williams and Master Donald Burger. The ladies sent greetings to Clara Williams Spokane and called the afternoon most enjoyable.
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Woman's Club
J. A. Williams
J. 8. Townsend
T. L. Jones
Department of Art
Mary Paskell
Anna
Burt Jenks
Jones
Rosa Bonheur
W. W. Eagleston
Mildred Kothe
Amie Kraus
Jonés
Lila
Humphrey
Pauline
Milliams
H. W. Burger
Howard Williams
Myrtle Stickel
Thesses
Mamie Kraus
Titus
Lila Humphrey
Patline Williams
Donald Burger
Clara Williams
Spokane
W&b
Palm Sunday to Good Friday services at St John’s church
Holy Week services announce Palm Sunday prayers at 10 am and 7:30 pm sermon on Does Religion Produce Honor. Confirmation training at 3 pm and Holy Communion Tuesday at 10 am. Good Friday service from 2 to 3 pm. Also notes a plague among wild ducks migrating north, with mortality reported near Jordan River and Bear River areas.
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St. John's Church
H. A. Percival
D. D
Peoria
Nhon
Cordia
Jelass
Utah
Jordan River
Bear River
United States
Monier obituary details long life on farms in Steuben
William Monier a native of the Isle of Man born May 1 1834 died Tuesday after a long illness including Brights disease and a final attack. He came to America in 1850 lived in Saratoga and Steuben townships, built a 692 acre farm near Oak Glade, married Wilmina Doran in 1860 and raised seven children. The funeral was held at Saratoga church with interment at the church cemetery.
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William, Monier
Steuben
Euben
Bright
Peoria
Saratoga Township
Mar.shall County
Camp Grove
Monier
America
John
Marshall County
Willam
Ufe
Mr. Monier
Wilmina Doran
Robert Doran
Charles
Edwart
Anna
Alice
Thomas
Halsey
Thomas Monier
Henry
Bosworth
Missouri
n-Steuben
Jubez Fisher
Lavon
Oak-Glade
Ofia
Vilage
Milo
Bureau County
Yalles
Bradford
Son
Edward
Willams Syroustraiaut
Whitenhee
Fataistag' Ib
Bast
Stoele
Opanvinds
Buttzswas Averse Toz Holding
Vanda
Orelock
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Runnells
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Jalbert
Ge Mis Humphrey
Charles W Watercott
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Lacon Democrat
Henry Times
gaveTne’ Democrat
Frail
Spocketbook
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Shires
W. HE. Forrest
Nist
Mary
Feaves
Prisco
Springfield
Yanochowsk
Dooling
Enessa Blak
Weres
Iit
Nikes
Frank Baar
John Barry
John Carroll
wEtar
William Hornéy
Doelzer
Tet
Janks
Murdoch
Murdock
Simon
Wunder
Kassel
Bayarln
Oae
Learing
Jolpht Bender
Annas
KussiKatia
MreiJossot
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