Christmas News From Rural Routes and School News
Rural carriers report Christmas plans with routes in Illinois. Lewis Anderson travels to Ply to visit. Agnes Hainline visits Blandinsville. Keithley relocates from Carthage. J A Null farm moves. wages and injuries noted. Roads praised after rain. oiling roads suggested. best wishes sent to patrons and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Anderson
Land
Otto Powel
Agnes Hainline
Blandinsville
Willow Grove Church
Simmonses Leave For Christmas Holidays On Route 2
Mr and Mrs John M Simmons depart for Glenwood Springs and Losanimos Colorado to spend holidays with their daughters Roads along Route 2 are badly damaged and will need extensive repairs No illnesses reported and schools on the route will close for Christmas Union School with W B Elder as teacher plans a large entertainment and meal tomorrow night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Simmons
Glenwood Springs
Losanimos
Col
Union School
W. B. Elder
Route 3 News Buds In A Busy Week
Arthur Bugg and Ralph Andrews families announce newborn sons. Christmas vacation extends to all Route 3 schools. Flynn Brothers skunk farm north of Pennington Point grows with about 50 head and plans to acquire 100 females. they also rear some possums. Roads remain passable after heavy travel and rain. Dallas Smith welcomes a newborn son. Mrs. J W Wilhelm visits Chicago and daughter Mrs. Guy Applegate. Ross Henderson profits from a wild Mallard duck flock used as river decoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bugg
Ralph Andrews
Pennington Point
Flynn Brothers
Dallas Smith
J. W. Wilhelm
Chicago
Guy Applegate
Ross Henderson
Christmas notes and local updates on schools and people
Route 4 reports Elmer Icenogle and Mrs. Lloyd Long in poor health. John Kugler’s home remains quarantined for scarlet fever with no new cases. McNair school reopens after a brief closure for exposure. Center Point school Christmas program drew a large crowd and praise. People share early for butcherings as the carrier thanks many sharings. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year wished to all as roads stay rough after rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Long
John Kugler
McNair
Center Point
Resignations and staffing changes at New Era School
Joseph Little resigns as teacher at New Era school and Miss Gertrude South is engaged to replace him. The John Curtis home remains open. Mrs Barrett's young son fell ill at school and was taken to Holmes Hospital for surgery, where he is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Little
Morris Holaway
New Era School
Gertrude South
John Curtis
William Barrett
Holmes Hospital
Route 7 mailing details and route changes reported
Route 7 notes Christmas tree and services at Salem and East Bethel school. James Provine expected to leave Holmes hospital today after a recent operation. Carrier Heinrichsmeir on duty as substitute. James Gift laid up with illness. Route 7 mentions heavy butchering, frozen roads, and active coal banks with rapid removal. J R Crabb and wife traveled to Georgia to visit son Carl and family.
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Salem
East Bethel School
Charles McCutcheon
James Gift
Provine
Holmes Hospital
Heinrichsmeir
Charles Worley
Maguire Place
$28,000,000 Recovered From Sunken Ship
The liner Lauren tied bullion worth about $28 million sunk by a German submarine off Ireland in January 1917. Operations have been suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Ireland
Allison Store Christmas Gifts For Everyone
The Allison Store highlights a wide variety of presents for men women and children, promising gift options for hard to shop for individuals during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Store
Taxi Service Updates After Garage Purchase
The note announces a change of contact numbers for a taxi service after purchasing the Sympson garage. It directs customers to call 910 Main Street and mentions Jess Harmon as the contact for prompt service in heated cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sympson
Jess Harmon
Freezone Corn Remedy and Ocean Salvage Records
An ad touts Freezone for quick corn relief with a cheap bottle from a druggist. The text then shifts to salvage news about recovering $10 to $15 million in bullion from a liner wreck after three years of pounding by Atlantic swells. Salvage divers use pumps to remove debris and reach treasure at the bottom amid gravel and silt. Also mentions neckwear sale at Allison Store with MAS-1000 ties priced 50 cents to a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Christ
Allison
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Sewyoutes
Macomb
Bynder
Keithley
Carthage
J. A. Null Farm
Carlile
Albert H. Johnson
Henszel
Mrs. Wheeler
Blount Shoe Store
Kansas
E. A. Mesescher
Robert Miller
Hig Farm
Schoo
Hig
The
Whitman’s
America
Hitman
Whitman
Eiver
Ynolds Drug Co
E. Cor. Square
ODAK
Rt Family
Kodak
Kodaks
Rownies
P.D. Roark
Ebon Lance
James Provine
Laurentic
Mittens
ED Roark
Union National Bank Christmas Club
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