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Local notes of visits and gatherings across Illinois towns
A jumble of social updates reports visits in Henry Lacon Toluca Varna and Peoria, with names like Ed Arndt Jennie Myers and Maurice Stromgren. It notes church events, a Dorcas society gathering, a lecture course, and a large family reunion at the Thierry country home with twenty attendees and photos to treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs
Jennie Myers
Nott
Peor
Oko Wells
Rockford
Goon
Pete Rugg
Pontiac
John Hylin
Edgar Scarborough
California
St. Claire
Joe Bell
Gail Barnes
Mitchell” Miller
Olley
Hurl
Ray Saltzman
L. Schwambach
Murray Merritt
Ottawa
Leland H. Broaddus
Bille Morrell
Joliet
Donald R. Smith
Effie Wasmer
Valparaiso
Ind
School of Telegraphy
A. R. Wright
M. F. Merritt
Charles Stateler Jr
Louis Phillips
Hoffert
W. A. Wright
Coonie Koch
Decatur
Woman’s Literary Club
Minnie Wright
Joanna Wright
Forrestry
P. W. Held
H. H. Hayes
Busby
M. L. Norton
Peoria
Norton
W R Broadday
Florida
H. H. Thierry
C. Mae
Rose Bud
S. D
Mildred
Jesse
Clinton G
Chicago
L. V. Ricketts
Chillicothe
O. M
Mont
Boggess
Sam Potter
Magnolia