Local Notes and Roaming News From Tiskilwa Area
A dense summary of residents and events in Tiskilwa and nearby towns. Visits, family gatherings, a new residence on North Edwards, a church union meeting, a fatal diphtheria death in Magnolia, and local social scenes at Merritt and Parsons homes. Also reports on house construction, a Cranville death, an injury in Whitefield township, and a Sparland Gun Club shoot preview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iatennet Merritt
Tiekilona
Will Merritt
S L Clift
Logan Barrett
Henry E. Jacobs
North Edward
Daily Monitor
Streator
W ‘Ban
Womans Christian Temper
Nce Union
H. J Gregory
Leonore Ellis
Charles Wheeler
Putnam
James Parsons
Sperland
Henry
Edith Moore
Cora Bixer
Philip Steimle
Market Street
Sterrett
S S Merritt
Ila Rogers
Fancy Prairie
Hervey Morris
Daught Leola
McNabb
C. Meritt
Lilian Earle
R J Hatcher Nettle
Bartlesville
A P Carroll
Kewanee
T J Tlso
Tiskilwa
Mage
Illage
Fred Shorts
Jet
A.D. Stew
Eivaah
Chicago
G Wi Schwartz
Chama
Sparland Gun Club
Atland
C. M. Ers
Mgr
Clifford
Mag
Wet Roberts
Death by suicide closes unhappy life of Frank Gilfillian in Kewanee
The 60 year old farmer Frank Gilfillian, son of Joshua Gilfillian, died by his own hand in Kewanee on Monday. He had a troubled history with Mary Phenix, previously Mary Gilfillian, and estranged children. A stepmother provided support from an 80 acre farm and residence in Galesburg. The piece notes a community meeting at the Opera House and memorial sentiments, reflecting on a life marked by hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Frank Gilfillan
Ape
Joshua Gilfillian
Stark County
New England
Frank
Francis J Liggett
Bradford
Charles Wo Phenix
Letters From Subscribers Kanopolis Kans
A subscriber from Kanopolis Kansas writes that the lifelong reader plans to renew and send funds to continue the publication. He notes a very wet year with crop losses but reports a good corn and wheat yield, two weeks of dry weather, light frost, and completed alfalfa haying. He sends regards to the staff and wishes health and good times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanopolis
Kas
Burt
W H. Faris
Settlement Notice From W L Williamson at Putnam
W L Williamson of Putnam, Til, asks for immediate settlement of accounts due to business reversal. He may be reached at the Putnam Grain office for prompt payments and thanks patrons for past liberal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Grain
Edgance
W. L. Williamson
Putnant
Amendment to By-Laws of Henry Chepler No 477
The proposal amends section 321 to read that a member's dues are 1.50 per year, payable annually. A vote will be taken at the next regular meeting on November 16, 19. Signed by Secretary Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chepler
BE. S
Bach
Carpenter
Destructive Putnam Fire Destroys Village Business District
A Sunday night blaze in Putnam Illinois wiped out the village business section, starting behind Williamson's grocery. Wind and dry conditions aided spread as residents fought with pails and tubs while firefighters from nearby areas assisted. losses include Murphy, Williamson, Dally firms and the post office with insurance limits affecting repair plans. Deputy Fire Marshal Mc Murtrie investigated origin, suspected incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Ill
Wilkanson
W S Murphy
Wm Williamson
Lon Dally Grocery
Postoffice
Fred Cook
Dally's
Murphy, Williamson and
Dally
Matt, Drake
Murphy
Ieck
Lt. Dawson
Seble
J J Gresser
Henry
Putnam Village
W J . Murphy
W. 5
Putnam Town Hall
L. C. McMurtrie
Quaker Club Holds Social at Mrs Glrde Worley Home
The Quaker club met last Friday at Mrs Glrde Worley's Darenr Hill home. Twelve members attended as they resumed after a months vacancy with plans for biweekly meetings. Cocoa and Marguerites were served before the next gathering announced for November 633 all Miss Elsie Carenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glrde“Worley
Darenr Hill
Thre
Peoria District Press Association Organized
A Peoria District Press Association was organized by Contral Union Newspaper Publishers in Peoria on Nov 6 to promote efficiency and uniform rates. Officers include President P F Lowe Eureka Journal-Democrat and Vice Presidents O Shoep Mani lo Express J A Nowlan Toulon and others from Marshall Stark Paoling Fulton counties. A next meeting is set for Peoria on Nov 27 with a luncheon at the YMCA and members from multiple papers attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria District Press Association
MAOA
Peoria
Tazewell County
F ‘B Mills
Morton
John L Eyrie
San Jose
P F Lowe
Eureka Journal-Democrat
O Shoep
Manilo Express
George G Cramer
Mackinaw Enterprise-Gazette
Marshall County
George A Burt
Henry
Stark County
J A Nowlan
Toulon
Paoling County
W R Railey
Chil Heathe
Fulton County
S P Wood
YMCA
R C Chinfield
Minter News
Pfe Lowe
Eureka Journal-Democrat, C 3. Darling, Green Valley Banner, H. A. Bates
Chillicothe Enquirer
Starr Bessty
Delavan Tri-County
Mothers and Teachers organize joint association at school
A large assembly of mothers met with public school teachers on Tuesday November 9 to form a cooperative Mothers and Parent Teachers Association. Mrs George Helper presided as songs and piano solos accompanied the discussion of goals and structure for closer home school cooperation. A committee including Mrs Hiltbrand Hartley Sparling and Wheeler was chosen to draft the constitution and by laws. The next meeting time and place will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of Parents Teachers' Association
George Helper
Cornell
Edith Mercien
Helper
Grace Hartley
Megdames
A. G Hiltbrand
James Hartley
Charlotte Sparling
William Wheeler
Henry Commercial Club Forms to Boost Local Business
A revived effort aims to organize the Henry Commercial Club into a business group rather than a recreation outlet. A 12 member committee led by O. E H. Davis will seek 190 members, set a timetable, and draft a constitution and by laws for a permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Érigoy
C. &. Smith
O. E H. Davis
Chinirhin
Szhen
Personal notices and local society items in brief
Local items report visits among relatives with Fred Wooten of Moline among the attendees, long-absent relatives reuniting, and entertainments at homes. The piece notes film showings at the Opera House Judy Forgot and a Royal Hungarian orchestra event, plus law and business news including land sales and railroad steel rails purchase authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooten
Motine
Ernest Wilde
George Townley
Here
Hara Townley
Samuel Bacon
Moline
Walter Trapaghen
Princeton
Irene
Lewis—Hofer
Della Klein
Ina Henkins
Alta Rhinehart
Edth Moore
Frank Maubach
Harold Ball
Wm Moore
Olen Ely
Joliet
Harvey Matthews
Edith Moore
Sowgrh War
Moore
John Kranz
Hopewell Township
Orrin Falk
Empire Car
Simon Albrecht
Tiskilwa
Carpenter
United States District Court
Jacob M Dickinson
Rock Island Railroad
Church Events and Meetings Announced for Sunday and Week
The Christian Church announces Sunday school at 9:45 led by Mrs William Wheeler with Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 11 and 7:30 led by the pastor. Epworth League at 4:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Additional meetings Thursday and Friday. Next Sunday a temperance program and abstinence pledge. Also a Bible school session next Saturday at 10 with Superintendent Wm Knight. Mrs Flossie Slown of Chicago to lecture at 11 and 2:30 at the Presbyterian church on American politics. Officers elected for Christian Endeavor: President Rayborn Zorby, VP Irma Waughop, Sec/Treas Lillian Merritt. Baptism planned for Ray Hars on Nov 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 2. Mercer
Christian-Churchr Bible School
Nurning
Knight
Flossie Slown Hya
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Rayborn Zorby
Irma Waughop
Lillian Merritt
Ray Har
Zorby
Saint John's Church Weekly Service Schedule
St Johns Church announces Sunday services at 7 30 am Holy Eucharist 945 am Sunday school 11 am Holy Eucharist and sermon and 730 pm evening prayer and sermon. Thursday afternoon the Woman s Guild meets in the Guild room. F W Haist, Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Woman's Guild
F W. Haist
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Church announces Sabbath services with Sabbath school at 9 46 am led by superintendent A B Smith, morning worship at 11 am, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm, evening worship at 7 39 pm, and Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rea W Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A B Smith
Christian Endeavor
Rea W Martin
St Mary's Church Service Schedule Released
St Mary's Church announces Sunday services at 8 am English sermon and 10 am high mass with a 2 30 pm German sermon. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Reverend Gensler, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Rver Gensler
St Josephs Church Schedules Sunday Masses and Weekday Service
St Josephs Church lists first mass on Sunday at 8 am with a second mass at 10 am. Weekday mass is at 7 30 am led by Rev Fr Brennan, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr Brennan
A Wheeler Reunion Brings Family From Nearby Towns
Last Saturday a Wheeler reunion gathered at Wm Wheeler’s home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reuben Wheeler of Fairview Mr and Mrs George Headly of Ellisville Mr and Mrs George Crawford of Dana and relatives from Ottawa Chillicothe and Putnam Whitefield. The event planned yearly reunions and featured a pleasant carload visit on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard
Wheeler
Wheelers
Wm Wheeler
Local Visitors Discuss Telephone Plans in Sullivan
Mrs Sterrett and C A Camp hosted Mr W A Stéele president of Farmers State Bank Sullivan with other locals to discuss telephone venture prospects. The gathering at Star Restaurant also included Mrs Norine T Clements Ablugdo and Miss Matcer among attendees as organizers canvassed support and 500 ticket guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. S. Sterrett
C. A. Camp
W. A. Stéele
Farmers’ State Bank
Sullvan
Sterrett
Camp
Sullivan
Messrs
I Hutémns
Vosélsaig
Downey and
Storreti
Norine T. Clements
Ablugdo
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Inon
Opera House
Clyde Worley
J of Mercer
Martin
Zerby
Arthur Newall
Revie P Brend
Isaiah
Utah
Williamson's
Win Williamson
S Murphy
Lon
Wally Matt Drake
Fred Cook Ae
Lon Dally
Quakers Club
Wilbur Root
la Prairie Township
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
O'Neil
Fleschman
John D. Gahill
Peru
Sanitary District
Galil
Suoindleeton
Nurrher
Tas Soller Putnam
Maxistral
Burgay
Public Service
Tee
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