Homecoming Reunion at Mulberry Area Honors Thomas and Leightner Kin
A September 25, 1919 note recalls a July 27 homecoming and family reunion at Mrs. Schilling’s Mulberry residence. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Thomas of Henry Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Leightner of Corwith Iowa, siblings of Mrs. Schilling. Thirty-five gathered for a grand feast, sharing memories of hard times and Kansas pioneer days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis—SchHling
Mulberry
Phillip Thomas
Henry, Ill
Sam’ Leightner
Corwith
Iowa
Thomas
Leightner
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Mulberry Grove
Mr. Thomas
Frank Schilling
Leighton
Notable Local Mentions and Census Glimpses From Chillicothe
The column notes Hon J A Ranney of Metamora aged 86 bedfast due to age infirmities and a former state senator. It records July deaths at Quincy soldiers home, farm-tenancy rates from the 1909 census, rising farm prices, and a Hillsboro editor buying Montgomery county farmland. It also comments on advertising interest amid high prices. Nettie Jarman, nurse practitioner, appears in byline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ranney
Metamora
Iow
Tazewell County
Pekin
Hillsboro
Montgomery County
State Press Association
U. S
State Department of Agriculture
New Illinois Egg Laws Tighten Candling and Licensing
State food inspectors audit farms and merchants under the Good Egg bill. Licenses range from 1 to 5 dollars with penalties up to 200 dollars for violations. Candling rules require case slips with candling details and only good eggs to be paid for by merchants. A new county truancy law adds fines for six to sixteen year olds missing school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Foods and Dairies
Estate sale order in Marshall County Illinois 1919
Administrator Adam Staab to sell real estate of Peter Hohner deceased by public auction at Henry Illinois. Property includes railroad lots 235-242 in Henry and two acres in Whitefield township with mortgage to J Watercott. Ten percent cash due sale day. balance on court confirmation. Auction date set for October 4 1919. Attorney Fred W Potter files for administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois
Marshall
Adam ‘Staab
Peter. Hohner
Patitioner
Elizabeth Hohner
Lena‘Schmitz
Wil“Schmitz
Frank Schmitz
Marshall - County
National, Bank
Henrycorner
Henry
Said
Gell
Illinois
Marshall County
Wio
Whitefield
Kdam Staab
Peter Hohner
Fred W. Potter
Admr
Publication Notice in Marshall County Illinois 1919 Condemnation
State of Illinois Marshall County court issues notice in the matter of the Department of Public Works and Buildings versus Theodore Bickerman et al for condemnation of land for road purposes. Non residents Elizabeth Hohner and Frank Schmitz named. process to be served if possible, otherwise judgment by default after October 23 1919. Executrix Grace Hartley announces probate of John Hartley estate and invites claims by November 3 1919. debtors urged to pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Marshall
Department of Public Works and Buildings
State of Illinois
Theodore Bickerman
Henry Bickerman
Elizabeth Hohner
Frank Schmitz
Lena Schmitz
William Schmitz
Adam Staab
Peter Hohner
Julius Watercott
Fannie Mallory
Ora Head
Charles R.jones
Illinois
William Ai Schmitz
Lacon
Tunois
Gregory
Said
John
Hartley
Ana
Popean Vetina
Grace- Hartley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pack ‘&' Son
Bessy
Willett
Reek
Mauleair
Pus
Henry, Alinois
B.S
W. L
Jacobs ‘& Green
E Barnes
H. Magoos
W. J. Black
Lacoa
Batatea
W. W. Dewey & Sons
Mm. E. Green
Henry, Hl
McColl & Smith
Poorle
R.K. McColl
Princeton
Fin Shore
Maulics
Foney
Phoingson
Tilenom, Tats
Burns AG
Douliss Pal Vely
Tage
Neue Slava Lemcy
Eee
Nettie “Jarman
Practical Nurase
Pune
Chillicothe
III
Rte
Tee
Heery P
Jucay
Stanville
AME
Wagmolia
Fred” Wi “Potter
B Tae
Swift
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
CoErredtus
Ompany
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