Memorable local items from Manito and beyond in 1910
Evidence in Manito seeks to establish Spring Lake navigability before Master Watson of Peoria. Obituaries note Mrs. Minnie Eakin of Manito dies in Cameron Missouri. J E Rogers departs for Florida. Water works committee meets with Village Board. Funeral for Phineas Cottingham at Bethel Church. poisoning suspected from greens. Rural Carrier Rube Farnam makes fast route by auto. Jacob Behringer visits Manito. Eureka Springs colony thriving. State Entomologist Forbes cites 1910 corn stand disease caused by kernel worms. Thomas and Mrs. Larimore welcomed daughter born June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Watson
Peoria
Spring Lake
J. E. Rogers
Florida
Phinneas Cottingham
Bethel Church
Sadiora
Cottingham
Rube Farnam
R. A. Whiteford
Mr. Whiteford
Jacob Behrringer
Eureka Springs
Ark
L. A. Diehl
Walter Diehls
Carl Schoneman
Forbes
Thomas Larimore
Illinois River Ferry Opens Saturday Link in Manito
The new Illinois River Ferry will begin service Saturday linking Manito to the Canton route via Copperas Creek crossing. Rebecca Chapter OES started a class of candidates on June tenth. Miss Wilma Crowder of Green Valley marked her sixth birthday on Tuesday. John Purdy died June 3 at his daughter’s home in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada. The Mason County Royal Neighbor convention was to be held in San Jose next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois River
Manito
Canton
Copperas Creek
Mason County
San Jose
Rebecca
O.E.S
Wilma Crowder
Green Valley
John Purdy
Fred Lewis
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Canada
Pulpit Bible Dedicated at Green Valley Church
The Westminister class taught by Mrs. Frost presented a new pulpit Bible at Green Valley Presbyterian. The Gleaner class of the M E Sunday school staged an Old Time Minstrel show at the high school titled a Study in Black. Wilma June White, daughter of Mr and Mrs R C White, died Wednesday. Rebecca Chapter C E S held initiatory work for new candidates. Mr and Mrs Albert Volk of Parkland welcomed a daughter born Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley Presbyterian Church
San Jose
Albert Volk
Parkland
Local Notes And Visits From Topeka Area
Topeka residents and guests visit family and attend events across Illinois and Galesburg. Veda E Strube and Mrs Tillie Rabeneck hospital visits in Peoria highlight a sequence of family news. Jo Ann Glick graduates at Knox College while siblings recover from injuries in separate incidents.
Penetrating athlete's foot remedy promises rapid relief
An advertisement for a topical treatment claims deep penetration with an undiluted alcohol base to kill 2 percent of fungus on contact. It guarantees relief within one hour and offers a 40 cent refund at Manito Drug Company.
Community Notes from Peoria and Havana Visit Local Families
Thursday June 15 1950 guests included Wayne son of Peoria with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strube. Frieda Zurburg Havana spent Saturday with Walter Kleier family. Harold Deverman visited hospital in Springfield. Andrew Schadd Chandlerville and child ren guests of Bessie Morris and Dick Morris. Fred Hahn Matanza and Henrietta Trimpe Havana with Henry Strube family. 44H boys played ball at Mason City Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Peoria
Mrs
Herman Strube
Frieda Zurburg
Havana
Walter Kleier
Harold Deverman
Springfield
Andrew Schadd
Chandlerville
Bessie Morris
Dick Morris
Fred Hahn
Matanza
Henrietta Trimpe
Henry Strube
Manito People Gather for Weekend Family Visits
Numerous Topeka Pekin Allentown Bartonville Green Valley and Chicago visitors joined local families in Manito for Sunday gatherings and weekend hospitality. Guests included Dixie Rae Selke F E Bender Carl Armbrust and many relatives with dinners calls and showers noted.
Local social visits noted among Easton families
Mr and Mrs C C Runsel and family dined with Mr and Mrs Robert Kirby in Easton on Friday. Mr and Mrs Owen Singley hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Paul Dix. Mrs Maggie McKinley and Ger tie Ryne of Easton dined with the Singleys on Tuesday. Harold Thompson and family were Thursday guests of George Bilyeu. Wm Waddell and son called later that evening. Wayne Meyer and Penny Lynn visited George Bilyeu on Friday, followed by Dillard Worner and family guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Runsel
Robert Kirby
Easton
Mrs
Owen Singley
Paul Dix
Maggie McKinley
Gertie Ryne
Wayne Meyer
Penny Lynn
George Bilyeu
Local Socials Report From Mason City and Nearby
Diana Kay Van Orman was called Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Bilyeu. Mrs Amos Thompson and Mrs Beryl Lawson attended the CES meeting at Mason City Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Norman O Shea and family of Springfield were guests Sunday of Manita friends and relatives. Mrs Ernest Marshall and daughter Kay and Mrs Evelyn Timbrook and son Timmy motored to Pekin Park Friday. Mrs Harold Selke was a Peoria caller Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hasenyager
Harold Meyer
Mr. Hasenyager
Diana Kay van Orman
George Bilyeu
Amos Thompson
Beryl Lawson
CES
Mason City
Norman O'Shea
Springfield
Manita
Ernest Marshall
Kay
Evelyn Timbrook
Timmy
Pekin Park
Harold Selke
Peoria
Norse Arrival Reaches Western Hemisphere in 1007
Historical record notes Norsemen landed near present day Massachusetts coast in the year 1007 marking an early Norse exploration of North America.
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Massachusetts Coast
Weeded plots boost corn yield at University of Minois
University of Minois experiments show weed free plots produced 41 bushels per acre more than plots allowed to grow weeds. Researchers measured yields across treatments and found substantial gains from weed control. The study highlights the impact of weed management on corn productivity.
Six Figure Franchise Opportunity in Manito
A rare protected franchise with potential six figure annual income in under two years. Backed by a leading livestock and poultry feed firm with 55 years in agriculture, offering training, staff help, and business systems. Write to Mr. J. J. Nusser, Ralston Purina Company, Decatur Illinois, with work history and two local references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Nusser
Ralston Purina Company
East Eldorado
Decatur, Tilinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minnie Eakin
Cameron
Eaken
Manilo
Holmes & Edwards Sterling
Holmes & Edwards
Sterling
U.S.A
Jenkin’s Jewelry
Manito, Ilinois
Peoples State Bank OF Man
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ford
Fashion Academy
Ea Eee
Propelly
Topeka
Henry Wendt
Robert
Tillie Rabeneck
Methodist Hospital
Marvel Lee Strube
Jackie Louk
Herman Glick
Knox College
Galesburg
Jo Ann
Donald Specketer
Clyde Specketer
Harry Specketer
John Radinauske
Chicago
Chas E. Willard
Lela Trimpe
Donna Belle Deverman
St. Johns Hospital
Raymond Mowder Jr
Crewe Cover, Ir
Catharine Wulfert
Manito Drug Company
Community Express
Hes
A. A. DeVore, Jr
Dixie Rae Selke
F. E. Bender
Carl Armbrust
Theodore Bender
Springs Lake
Phillip Golden Manito
Frank Cranwill
Roger
Pekin
Burton Guingerich
Susan
Lester Roth
Sandy, Morton
Folbert Maas
Claus Maas
Bartonville
Reuben Golkien
David
Grant
Russel Maas
Randy
Sam Schmidtgal
Michael
Allentown
Robert Maas
Gary
Lavonne
John Meeker
Rudy Vetter
Pete
John Miller
Leroy Parkins
Juanita DeVore
Harold Herrman
Harry Selke
Ray Hill
Linda Hodkinson
Wm. Nannen
Wayne Wistehuff
Marion Seelye
Clyde Ulrich
Loren Glcek
Ben Bilyeu
Jackie
Maxine Bilyeu
Mabel Pilyeu
Earl Bilyeu
Curran
Ilinois
Albert DeVore
Middle States
Harold Thompson
Mr. and
Mrs. Dillard Worner
Donna and
Robert Worner
Norris Grain Co
Manito, Ill
Carth
University of Minois
Konisek Studio
Elizabeth
Ill
W. Saxon Goldwire Photographer
Nel
Bender Sales & Service
Manito, Illinois
Eas
International Harvester
Manito Hardware Co
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