Downe Memory's Lane notices and local notes dated September 12 1901
The column lists agricultural and community updates including dry weather affecting watermelon growers, brick sidewalk progress in Forest City, fodder cutting due to hay prices, older village light plant costs, local shop prices for vanilla ice cream, school enrollments and teachers, fall term plans, and residents changing jobs or moving. It mentions Manito and Concordia Seminary ties, National Guard maneuvers, and new beauty parlor prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Dolph
Co. H National Guards
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Mr. Soneral
Chicago
Tom Cranwill
Cook and Bake
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Lola Brenner
Norton
Co. H
Arkansas
Louisiana
Manilo
Mabel Grob
Arletta Hill
Plant inspected by peat industry reps in Springfield area
The Springfield Tiler Company plant received a thorough inspection last Saturday from representatives of the United States' largest peat industries. R. A. Hilling secured the contract to build a $1,500 residence for Otto Ripper in Sand Prairie township. George Grimm returned September 26 from a vacation to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Tiler Company
United States
R. A. Hilling
Otto Ripper
Sand Prairie
George Grimm
Germany
Manito Village Cleared of Debt After Bond Payoff
September 10, 1926 reports great rejoicing in Manito as the village fathers announce the last bond has been paid, leaving the village free from debt and debt obligations dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Mister Service Adds Free Policy With Car Service
An auto shop markets a service plus policy offered at no extra cost. Mechanics emphasize careful work for both quick visits and major jobs. The pitch invites customers to come in today.
Manito College Students Set to Leave for Several Schools
Several students are departing Manito College for universities this week and soon. Harry McLaughlin Verne Woodley and Stuart Thomas head to the University of Illinois while Ted Strawbridge and Harold O'Hara go to Knox College. Florence Kasiske travels to Wesleyan and Helen Sinclair to the University of Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito College
Harry McLaughlin
Verne Woodley
Stuart Thomas
University of Illinois
Ted Strawbridge
Harold O’hara
Knox College
Florence Kasiske
Wesleyan
Helen Sinclair
University of Alabama
Harold Meyer
Johnson
Walter Runyon
Chas. Johnson
Manito
J. H. Fuller
Local Students Named for Colleges in 1941
Among other students not men tioned elsewhere in the paper who are to attend colleges and universities are Miss Urla Meyer University of Illinois Glenn Gore Knox College Miss Elsie Jayne DeSutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urla Meyer
University of Illinois
Glenn Gore
Knox College
Elsie Jayne DeSutter
Social round of visitors at Sidney Coombs and neighbors
Parks and Mrs. Sidney Coombs and children and Miss Della Mae Barker visited Mrs. Lulu Meeker and Bert Davis Wednesday. Friday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Coombs with Chas Parkins and family and Clarence Golden with Mrs. Gertrude Golden’s household. Various callers included Olive Beimfohr and Chas Host of New York City, Rebecca Beimfohr family, John Bender, Katherine Wimmer and Naomi, Mabel Ritchie, Wilfred Rush family, John Seelye, Gene Schantz of Carrollton en route to Winnipeg, and Oliver Nafzigger among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Coombs
Della Mae Barker
Lulu Meeker
Bert Davis
Chas. Parkins
Clarence Golden
Gertrude Golden
Margaret
Olive Beimfohr
Chas
New York City
Rebecca Beimfohr
Chas. McLaughlin
Fannie Jones
John Bender
Howard Coryell
Pekin
Katherine Mary Wimmer
Naomi
Mabel Ritchie
Wilfred Rush
John Seelye
Gene Schantz
Carrollton
Katherine Herrman
Herrman
Coombs
Schantz
Winnipeg
Canada
Oliver Nafzigger
Social Routines and Dinner Guests in Pekin Community
Sunday evening visits honored the Runyon and DeSutter families at Roy Runyon home and Ernest DeSutter and son Tommy attended. Pekin gatherings featured Mrs. Roy Runyon and Keith with the Froehlichs, plus Ernest Calvetti visiting Gertrude Golden, and Miss Lorraine Searle staying with Miss Shirley McLaughlin. Chas McLaughlin and Francis Williams hosted and visited with the Herchenroders and the McLaughlins in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Runyon
Roy Runyon
Ernest DeSutter
Tommy
Elmer Scherer
Keith
Roy Froehlich
Pekin
Ernest Calvetti
Gertrude Golden
Margaret
J. J. Waddell
Gene Schantz
Carrollton
Verne Herrman
Chas. McLaughlin
Shirley McLaughlin
Francis Williams
Harry McLaughlin
Ethel Black
Lorraine Searle
James Herchenroder
Personal Items Highlight Local Meetings and Visits
J A Seelye and Russell Maas attended a Hudson Corporation district meeting in Kewanee. Milwaukee guests H S Schuser and daughters stayed with the Halls and the Straw family. Wayne Wistehoff hosted Don Colbert of South Pekin. Reverand O A Borachelt and spouse begin a two week southern states vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Seelye
Russell Maas
Kewanee
Hudson Corporation
Wayne Wistehoff
Mrs
Don Colbert
South Pekin
Reverand
O. A. Borachelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loveland
Rogers
Miss Heater
Coon Grove
Martha Proehl
Hickory Grove School
Lillian ‘Mayhew
Manito Community High School
Alfred Clauser
Carroll Farnam
Michael Galvin
Chas Gordon
Alberta Hild
Helen Henry
Minnie Herrman
Nelda Horehem
Merrill Huffman
Edith Jackson
Martha Maas
John Miller
Louise Pollard
Walter Proehl
Alvin Schmidt
Vera Talbott
Harold Timpke
Virgie Williamson
Marie Woodley
Velma Woodley
Erma Memmen
Frank Palmer
Erma
Mister
Manita, Illinois
Mobilcare
CEM Eels
Mobilgas
Corres
Nerous
Truss Easer Laboratories
Cottage Grove Ave
Ulinois
H. S. Schuser
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Guy Hall
Orrie Strawbridge
U.M. W
M. K. Smith
Roberts and Schaefer Company
Crown Mines
Farmersville
Montgomery County
Manito Hardware CO
International Harvester
Eminco Neds
Manito, Ill
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