Bushnell Notes Obits Meetings and Homecoming Plans
Bushnell news covers Epworth League delegates in Pontiac and local visits, a 74th birthday for Comrade David Myres with a large gathering, Standard Bearers picnic and party lines, band concert start, Korn Bros and Smith bottling plant in Peoria, property sales via the Markley agency, Marietta homecoming plans, and Mutual Improvement club officer slate led by Dr. Ekbom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G
Maud McDonald
I. G
Lavina Henry
Chaplin
Anna Weber
Peoria
Korn Bros. & Smith
Soaker
Korn
South
Buslmell
J. R. Markley
George Klillyer
West Main Street
Myrtle Birdsall
Galesburg
James Burke
West Davis Street
Lincoln
Rushville
E. al
Bushnell
Ecome
Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Skin Relief
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying treatment for eczema and similar skin troubles. The product is said to soothe itching, heal rashes, and blotches after first use, and is applied like a cold cream. Small jars are available from druggists.
Wood to locate at Otis Colorado as second track operator
A. E. Wood former Bardolph railroad agent travels to Colorado and will settle in Otis where he already has a second track operator post with better pay. He has bought property there and his family will move after preparations. Mrs Wood and children return home to pack for shipment. The Bardolph Chautauqua finished about $15 short but gains backing for next year with over 50 guarantors. A birthday gathering celebrated M H Creel turning 56 with relatives and a large dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam Norton
Mae Norton
Farmington
Ray Norton
Ralph Norton
Canton
Harry Baron
George Jennings
Joliet
Walter Bell
Dorothy
Bushnell
Helen Lieb
Mary Hartrick
W. K. Couch
Dr. Ekbom
Macomb
Chicago
Garnet Renager
Wh.temaker
Peter Klein
Enos Taft
Methodist
W. McDade
Guy Varner
Nagel
McDonald
Krauser
Foster
Lauterback
Prickett
McDade
Colorado
A. E. Wood
Otis
Burlington
Denver
Cox Fights and Fences Foes in Vigorous Political Talk
Dayton Ohio August 5 Governor Cox delivered a vigorous address at a local Democratic picnic pledging a robust offensive to defeat Republican foes. He warned of a long fight and urged unity under right principles promising a triumph that would outlast partisan lines. He criticized opponents for expediency and stump tactics and urged a straight course for government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Cox
Return Tickets Declared Void Under New Rail Fares
Washington Aug 5 The Interstate Commerce Commission said return tickets and mileage books bought before the higher rail fares take effect will not be valid when the new schedules go into effect. The commission is arranging how pre bought tickets may be refunded or allowed for use with additional charges. Travel on present prices will not be permitted after the effective date to prevent bulk purchases shifting the fare date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Arrest in Kidnapping Case of 2 Year Old Daughter
Rock Island reports Mrs Hazel Race White of Canton arrested in Moline after a 10 day chase on a charge of kidnapping her 2 year old daughter Margaret. Deputy Sheriff Ben Hunt of Fulton County took her into custody. Charges filed by Margaret's grandfather W M Race. The suspect fled to the home of her husband’s mother to avoid discovery and had been in Moline since yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Hazel Race White
Canton
Moline
Margaret
Ben Hunt
Fulton County
W. M. Race
Race
Court Awards Custody After Divorce and Travel Oddities
The court granted custody of the child to the husband and his wife after a September divorce. The ex-wife reportedly remarried Baine White and moved from Columbus Junction to Moline, with pursuit by Deputy Hunt. Race warns of charges if the child is blocked from leaving with his wife. A separate note recounts a wandering horse returning home after being displaced, and a blind horse sale at Sorgum prior to moving to Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baine White
Columbus Junction
Moline
Express
Hunt
Race
Margaret
Canton
White
Good Hope
O. T. Hoyt
Sorgum
Monmouth
Bill Gass
Willis
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Clyde Warner
Neva Wells
Elizabeth Neale
Pontiac
Maude Gentry
Kane, IL
Josephine
Mattie Fleming
Mattie Dixon
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Dison
N. Sperry Street
Fleming
David Myres
Myres
Frank King
Charles Mull
Wichita
Kan
Dan
Fred Myres
Henry Myres
Ill
Harry Brewer
H. Cheek
Ralph Cheek
Allen Cheek
Roseville
Jay Cheek
D. M. Myres
Ray Myres
Floyd Myres
Wil
The
Democrat
Burke
Lewis
John
Margaret Mary
Chas, Vansyekle
Walnut Grove
Anna Rut
Florence Albrecht
IL. S
Doris Albrecht
J. Pln
Bessie Coworthwaite
Ree, Lee
Lulu B. Copeind
Muriel McDonald
Edythe Rhoad
the Mutual Improvement Club
A. R. Ekbom
C. J. Rider
W. J. Fultz
TL. S. Mills
Wm. Bedwell
F. C. Jones
Ford
Maxwell
Overland
Buick
Dodge
Dart
Krit
Chevrolet
Reo
Republic
Federal
Allen
Hancock
McDonough
Schuyler
Adams
Brown
Pike
Plymouth Hardware Co
Plymouth, Ill
Plymouth Hardware-Co
Plymouth
Illinois
Hancock, McDonough
Adams, Brown and
Pike Counties
Bardolph
M. H. Creel
Commerce Body
Tractor Demonstrati
Abner Jennings
East Sewer Pipe
Macomb, IN
J,w Bell & Son
Univer
C. W. Hodges
Tennessee
P. S
Morris Tankam
and Radium Institute
Macomb, Ill
Rosy Cheeks
Ealth Coron Adastonin
Aity Carter
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