Old Students Picnic Reveals Wide Careers of May Years
May 28 gathering of the Old Students at KE Now Farm shows diverse paths: 375 recorded, including 214 women and 161 men from Civil War era to present century. Occupations span farming, teaching, medicine, law, banking, clerical work, trades and government service with notable numbers in nursing, dentistry, carpentry, and rail/road roles.
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Illi- 7
Oka
Ves
Kansas
Colorado
Montana
Colum
Itv
Government Land Office
Macomb Daily Paper Reach Noted in Registration Card
A survey notes many registrants are readers of a Macomb daily newspaper. Three hundred affirm daily readership. The intent is to send the paper with the writeup to those lacking regular delivery. A few non readers reside in Macomb.
Frank Whitman Will Probate In Macomb Area
The will of Frank Whitman former Macomb resident who drowned at Pekin was probated yesterday. Estate valued at 31150 with 150 personal property. Fred Whitman the sole legatee. Will dated September 20 1904 witnessed by H J Pace and Douglas McCaughey. equal share to Fred Whitman and Nettie Whitman wife. Nettie has since died, her share goes to her husband.
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Frank Whitman
Macomb
Pekin
Fred Whitman
H. J. Pace
Douglas McCaughey
Nettie Whitman
Formal Invitations Sent for Disarmament Conference
The Associated Press reports formal invitations will be sent today to Great Britain France Italy Japan and China to attend the disarmament and Far Eastern questions conference in Washington on November 11. Invitations identical and brief will be sent to foreign offices with copies to representatives here.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
China
State Department
Macomb Automobile Stolen Near Barry Barry
A Ford touring car owned by L M Vanzandt of Macomb was stolen from the home of his son Albert Vanzandt near Factory Springs about a mile west of Barry. Tourists camping at the springs were awakened by rough boisterous men around 2 AM and are suspected of taking the car. The sheriff at Pittsfield and the deputy at Barry were notified but no trace has been found.
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Barry, Lll
L. M., Vanzandt
Macomb
Albert Vanzandt
Factory Springs
Barry
Vanvandt
Pittsfield
Vermont man returns home after blood transfusion
Elwood Leighty of Vermont left Phelps hospital today after a transfusion from his nephew Frank Tingley to treat anemia. He is much improved following the procedure.
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Elwood Leighty
Vermont
Phelps Hospital
Frank Tingley
Universalist Picnic Postponed to Tomorrow at Holmes Park
Heavy rains over the last two days force postponement of the Universalist picnic planned for this afternoon and evening at Holmes Park. The event will proceed tomorrow with the regular entertainment program. By Stander want ads do pay.
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Universalist
Holmes Park
Rain cancels Colchester Farmers' Picnic delays until September
Heavy rain derails the annual Farmers' Picnic in Colchester and surrounding area. The event, postponed from yesterday, is now deferred indefinitely with plans to hold it in September. Plymouth Girls' Band performed between showers and speakers addressed attendees at a church gathering.
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Colchester
Plymouth
Springfield
Farm Bureau
Ray Arnold
Galesburg
McDonough
Wm. Rommel
Rommel
Indiana
Wm. Jennings Bryan
By-Stander Ads: Avenues to Trade and Earn
A brief note indicates By-Stander advertisements offer payment for trade or promotional space. It emphasizes practical exchange and suggests using these ads to monetize listings.
President Harding’s Father Weds Olive Severns in Monroe
Dr. George T. Harding aged 76, father of President Harding, married Olive Severns aged 52 in Monroe today. The ceremony at the Monroe Baptist church was officiated by Rev. Frank T. Knowles after the couple, who arrived by car, obtained a marriage license. Severns previously served as a nurse in D. Harding’s Marion Ohio office.
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Associated Press
Monroe
Mich
George T. Harding
President Harding
Olive Severns
Frank T. Knowles
Monroe Baptist Church
Severns
D. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Rev. Knowles
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Planned for Moentee Couple
Former McDonough county residents Mr and Mrs Frank M Moentee will celebrate sixty years of marriage on August 18 at their Pittsburgh Kansas home. The couple married forty years ago and will mark the milestone with family in attendance.
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Frank M. Moentee
McDonough County
Pittsburg
Kan
De Valera Reply Delivered in London
The seal of Eamonn De Valera, Irish Republican leader, was handed to Austin Chamberlain in London at noon in response to British peace proposals. The tenor of the reply was withheld with officials saying it would first go to a cabinet conference and likely not be made public for several days.
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Associated Presse
London
Eamonn de Valera
Can
Austin Chamberlain
House of
Commons
Macomb Goes 10 Rushville Sunday
Macomb's baseball team travels to Rushville to face the Rushville Greys at the fairgrounds. Swartz will pitch for Rushville against Macomb pitcher Smith. Havens catches Smith while Conners starts at first. lineup otherwise unchanged from last Sunday. Two more games are planned with Industry Colchester and Rushville to help cover Smith's pitching costs. The games were moved to out of town dates due to the Macomb Chautauqua. Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian church plans a bakery and candy sale at Zern drug store on Saturday Aug 13 starting at 10 o'clock with a large assortment.
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Macomb
Rushville
Havens
Smith
Conners
Industry
Colchester
Macomb Chautauqua
Chautauqua Association
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor of
The
Presbyterian Church
Zern Drug Store
Two Days Left for Macomb Chautauqua Tickets
Only two days remain to buy Macomb Chautauqua season tickets at two dollars. After the first thousand tickets sell, price rises to two fifty. Several subscribers still have a few tickets. call on them before Saturday night. Chautauqua opens Sunday afternoon.
Governor Small Faces Arrest Amid Habeas Corpus Rumors
Springfield reports detail Governor Len Small leaving the capitol for Kankakee as speculation swirls about habeas corpus. Attorneys seek secrecy while state officials discuss venue changes and attacks on Sangamon county’s political ring intensify after his arrest.
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Springfield
Len Small
Capitol
Kankakee
Sangamon County
Ill
Small
Illinois
Union
The
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Habeas Corp
G. BE. Hillyer
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Tanna
Montees
Harding
Michigan City
Frank Montee
Pittsburg, Kan
DE Valera
House of Commons
Schuyler County
Vice Ring
Ofter
Democratic State Committee
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