Route 1 News From Sciota Area Report
Miss Josie Guy will teach Union school next year after a year in the Muddy Lane district northwest of Sciota. Macomb Sewer Pipe works push narrow gauge track toward the Russell farm clay pit with Dan Maginnis land west of the city. Spring Creek residents debate water options and filtration giving free access from Spring Creek. Russell Ritchey moves to Charles Wettengi tenant house. Commissioner Phillip Lewis fixes a bad stretch of road along Earl Byers land with culverts to improve drainage. Rev. J F Turner and family attended Center Point church meeting near Good Hope. Mothers Day to be observed at Willow Grove and Guy churches with large attendance expected. Most schools on the route, except Willow Grove, have closed. Willow Grove may stay open a couple more weeks due to teacher illness. Some farmers plant corn. wheat, grass and oats look well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Anderson
Josie Guy
Muddy Lane
Sciota
Union
Macomb
West Plant
Russell Farm
Spring Creek
Spron Creek
Russell Ritchey
Charles Wettengi
Hlighways
Phillip Lewis
Earl Byers
Byers
J. F. Turner
Tvan
W. J. Stickle
Center Point Church
Good Hope
Willow Grove
Guy
Asl
Ebon Lance
R. J. Dorothy
Denver
Scott Dorothy
Henry B. Welch
W. B. Elder
McKee
Cora Graves
Tim Sullivan
Swanson
Opal Aten
Schuyler County
Pierre
Rolla McAllister
James Rexroat
Route updates and community notes on Macomb Route 2 and Route 4
Macomb area reports persistent road drag and grading work by the Macomb Commercial association improving approach to north Macomb but seepage leaves deep ruts. Local schools close with picnics, farms plant corn, and residents assist road maintenance as Commissioner Swanson fields crews. Mothers Day events at Ebenezer church, farm activities, livestock sales, and weather affecting crop progress are noted along with local personal updates.
Children in Spring Time Cough Relief Endorsed
Mrs Osborn of Cleveland writes that her daughter suffered a two year cough which Foley's Honey and Tar relieved by loosening phlegm. The ad praises Foley's for feverish colds, coughs and snuffles and claims Poley's checks croup and whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
Hillside Rad
Cleveland, C
Foley
Poley
J. M. Ervin
Route 6 Closure Notes and Local Dispatch
Route 6 reports all schools closed with closing exercises and picnics. Mrs. Jesse Rinehart is reported taken to a Macomb hospital in unclear circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCutcheon
Jesse Rinehart
Macomb
Errr
Freezone Promises Easy Corn Removal with Quick Relief
The ad claims Freezone cures corns by applying a small amount on the corn causing instant painless relief. It then says the corn lifts away with the fingers and asserts the product removes all corn types without pain. Drugstores sell a tiny bottle for only a few cents.
Local Route Notes Roads Farm Activity and Church Service
The week closed with school exercises at multiple schools including Crown Point and Wiley with teachers Miss Simpson and Miss Williams. Corn planters are thick as plowing remains wet and cloddy along the route. Amos Elder and family visited neighbors Will Patterson whose Barley farm purchase is now a large landholding locally. Carl Crabb traveled from Georgia to his mother Mrs. Lt. R. Crabb’s home and will reside there. Road work continues. Jerusalem Church and its sister church Center held all day meetings with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and services at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamey
Crown Point Schoor
Haze
Butcher
Wiley School
Helen Simpson
Crabb
Ethel Williams
Amos
Will Patterson
Barley Farm
Carl Crabb
Lt. R. Crabb
Georgia
Jerusalem Church
Center
Christian Endeavor
Double Track Up To Burlington
Quincy Illinois May 8 The Burlington system advances toward double tracking from Quincy east. Illinois Commerce Commission grants permission to replace the camel back bridge in Ellington township near Eubanks with a wooden trestle to be finished by September 1. The company cites cost savings as a steel and concrete bridge would be unnecessary for a forthcoming double track from Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Ill
Burlington Road
Quincy
Illinois Commerce Commission
Ellington Township
Eubanks
Unclear Plans for Bridge Replacement and Rail Links
The commission expects to force tearing down the old bridge and erecting a new one. Discussion mentions a possible double tract, with long switches at stations that could connect to town links. No firm road-building intentions confirmed, but discussions span several years.
Sulphur Cream Provides Quick Relief for Skin Irritation
A skin specialist touts a cold cream made with sulphur as fast relief for itching burning and breakouts. The preparation calms stings cools eczema and smooths rough skin, with rapid visible improvement. A small jar is available at drug stores.
Salts Help to Cleanse Kidneys Warns of Urinary Issues
An aged advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims meals clog the kidneys leading to headaches, dizziness, and bladder disorders, advising a daily dose with water to flush acids and prevent illness. It emphasizes safety and wide family use.
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BAYER
Ickage
Ins
E. C. Maguire
Russell
Dougherty’s Drug Store
J.J. Waddill
Emma Falder
Mice Burford
JJ. Waddill
Arthur Bugg
Flynn Bros
Louise
Ricey Walker
Elmer Icenogie
Wen
Eddington Bros
Sesson
Charles
Frank Patrick
Camp Creek
Horton
Astoria
H. A. Merkey
Maple Avena
Riscoe Teenagle
John Cullen
Cullen
Ebenezer
Syone
Fern Black
Arthur Ausburg
Dean Barclay
Emery Smith
Arthur Ausbury
L. Bainter
Ross Provine
Henderson
Stella Vance
Hf. Mullan
Marjorie Taylor
Lloyd Provine
Eleanor Robeson
Jesse Frost
Gus Nell
New Era
Gertrude
Ellisville
Charles Bainter
Colmar
Willard
Ann Pollack
Will McCutcheon
Bether Elevator Co
Queen City
Doug Allen
Macomb Hospital
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Eee
Burlington
V&k
Call
E. M. Conger
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