Death notices and obituaries from Macomb area families
Cratsenberg couple dies on consecutive days after long farm and county home residence. Phoebe Cratsenberg died at Jacksonville state hospital after an exam and county court hearing. Melvin Cratsenberg died two days later. Mary Washington, longtime Macomb resident, dies of heart trouble. survived by five children and sisters. Rexroat funeral set for Friday at Universalist church with burial in Oakwood.
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Cratsenberg
Latarpe Quill
Melvin Cratsenberg
la Harpe
McKay
Burnside
Frank Alexander
Adrian
Cratsen
Berg
Jacksonville
Jack McCurdy
Phoebe Cratsenberg
State
Mary Washington
East Adams Street
Smith
Oakwood
Macomb
Richard Washington
Edward
Los Angeles
Caroline Daniels
Adelia Newsom
Everett
Charles Humphrey
Chicago
Pathenia Cooper
Kate Williams
Cedar Rapids
James W. Rexroat
Universalist Church
Plincy Allen
Oakwood Cemetery
Macomb Building Corporation Forms in Macomb
Incorporation papers filed today at Springfield establish the Macomb Building Corporation with a capital of 80000 dollars. Ten incorporators include P E Elting, C E Martin, and H A Blount who lead a group that bought the Twyman building at Lafayette and Carroll streets in August 1919. Plans call for 10000 dollars in improvements such as new sidewalks and a modern heating plant to enhance the property. Officers are P E Elting as president, C E Martin as secretary, and H A Blount as treasurer.
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Springfield
Macomb Building Corporation
P. BE
Elting
Jmen
Mary K. Fisher
lTwyman
Lafayette and
Carroll Streets
P.E
Chas
O. Foulke
E.martin
Jay H. Reno
A. FE. Rush
P. E. Elting
C. E. Martin
Seey
Sand H. A. Blount
Treas
Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Announced for Tomorrow Night
The Presbyterian Church announces a choir rehearsal tomorrow night at 7 15 PM at the church. Members are reminded to attend and bring music folders.
Sheriff’s Business Improves In McDonough County
A McDonough County sheriff’s pursuit of Willis Winrow continues as East St. Louis authorities hold the suspect on a burglary charge. Winrow, formerly housed at 706 East Washington Street with a roommate named Robinson, is to be extradited after a grand jury true bill prompted the manhunt. In Dayton, Governor Cox accuses the Saturday Evening Post of unfair partisanship, alleging it uses Gorilla tactics to sway voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sapp
East St. Louis
Willis Winrow
McDonough County
Robinson
Winrow
Crand Jury
Wilson
Hanibal
Ini
John Robinson
Bethel Township
Associated Press
Dayton
Vet
Saturday Evening Post
Cox
Lorimer
Sam
Sick list notes multiple city residents operations
R G Rockwell of Bushnell underwent hernia surgery this morning. Elizabeth and Esther, children. T J Rowland of Rushville had surgery this morning. John Marlow of Camden, who had surgery a few days ago, is recovering well. Mrs Albert Markwood of Rushville is seriously ill but steady. Mrs Dallas Tuttle of Good Hope is recovering well after surgery weeks ago. Mrs Grant Dohner of Adair is under treatment and doing well. Mrs Delbert Laughley of Rushville returned home yesterday after several weeks post operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Rockwell
Bushnell
Elizabeth
Esther
T. J. Rowland
Rushville
John Marlow
Camden
Albert Markwood
Dallas Tuttle
Good Hope
Grant Dohner
Adair
Delbert Laughley
Orphanage Receives Over Two Thousand In Donations
The McDonough County Orphanage cleared 1273.08 after settling all bills. Miss Westfall the matron thanks the public for generous offerings aiding clothing food and warmth for the children this winter. Combined with a gift from Mr Keefer the year’s contributions exceed two thousand three hundred dollars.
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McDonough County
Funeral of Lord Mayor of Cork
Pontifical requiem mass was celebrated at St George's Cathedral for Terrence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork. Church dignitaries the Lord Mayor of Dublin a British parliament labor party representation and various fish organizations attended.
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Associated Press
London
St.Gorge’s Cathedral
Terrence MacSwiney
Cork
Dignitar‘ies
Dublin
Labor Party
Illinois First Snow of Winter Graces Central Illinois
Flurries of snow fell and melted quickly across central Illinois this morning marking the first touch of winter. Reports came from Pesria Quincy Champaign Bloomington and Hannibal Missouri as observers tracked the light snowfall.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Central
Ilinois
Pesria
Quincy
Champaign
Bloomington
Hannibal
British Miners May End Strike By Ballot
London on October 28 reports the coal miners strike in England and Wales is settled this afternoon but depends on a ballot of the miners. The outcome hinges on their vote to approve the settlement terms.
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Associated Press
London
England and
Wales
Barber Union Votes $1 Hair Cut and 35 Cent Shave
The central executive council of the master barbers association representing 2,700 Chicago barbers votes a raise to 1.00 for hair cuts and 0.35 for shaves. Banks Will Close. All Macomb banks and others will stay shut on election day Tuesday November 2.
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Associated Press
Chicago
The
Master Barbers Association
Macomb
Donor Boost Aids Near East Relief in McDonough County
McDonough County residents gave over 416000 last year to Near East Relief and seek to surpass that with this year’s drive. A committee led by A Thompson and including Eler T Walker E G Leander Mrs Frank Russell and Mrs C B Townley aims to support Armenian Persian and Syrian children facing famine disease and persecution. Monthly costs for care range from 5 to 15 dollars enabling meals clothing shelter and education for orphans. Estimates place 250000 children in need in the Near East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonongh
Near East Relief
Buts. A. Thompson
Eler T. Walker
E.G. Leander
Frank Russell
C. 8. Townley
Armenia
Persia
Syria
Near East
Feld
Celebration of Holy Communion at St George’s Episcopal
Church notices highlight Holy Communion at 9 15 with sermon by Lishofr Faw cett of Quincy and a social event Friday night for members and friends. Also public reception by the Macomb WCTU Friday at 2 30 at the Christian church with a full program of songs talks and dedications. Dr J R Vance near pastor roles in Camp Point New Salem and Monmouth arrangements follow. A light humorous snippet ends the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Episcopal
Lishofr Fawcett
Quincy
Jackson Street Christian Endeavor
Leslie Toland
Pres. C. FE
Macomb
Christian Church
Sony
America
TL. M. Westrate
Vera Yarnell
Evelyn Wyne
WCTU
Nora Shipplett
W.T. Rodgers
Caroline Grote Long
Chureh
A.D. Foster
J. R. Vance
Rushville
Camp Point
Presbyterian Church
Liberty
New Salem
Pike County
First Presbyterian Church
Monfmouth
Dr. Mason
Republicans Spend 2 442 892 32 On Landing Campaign
The Republican national committee reports a total campaign expense of 2 442 892 32 to fund Senator Landing’s bid for president, with 43 042 892 32 spent before Oct 25 and an estimated 400 000 more in the final week. About 1 793 556 went to the national campaign, the rest returned to contributing states.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Fred W. Upham
Mr. Upham
Harding
Coolidge
Upham
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Opal
Washington
Rexroat
Macomb Men
Busha
Big Magazine
Holmes Hospital
Illinois
M'Donough County
News OF the Churches
G. O. P. Funds
Democrat
Democratic
New York
Democratic National Committee
W. W. Marsh
Marsh
Kenyon Committee
San Francisco
Women’s Bureau
Thos. T. Chadbourne
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