East of Town highlights and personal notices
Health generally good but grip persists Miss Alice Caldwell returns from St Louis where she visited Miss Lottie Brown Taft Jones travels to Clinton to begin summer work Mrs A L Irvin learns son Guy ill with pneumonia from Staunton IL and departs for care Mrs J R Livesay and son Ben nie visit Springfield relatives Robert Britt of near Champaign visits Arel Lucas and kin Ed Nichols buys nine horses and mules ships to St Louis Grandmother Ballance marks 90th birthday Many local chickens boast East of town Mrs Laura Frizzell reports one hen hatches 206 chicks Farmers hold Round Top phone meeting Oyster supper in community is snowed under Rev J D Crooks Oregon former Patoka pastor marries L Hooper Richview Al brother of Mrs Onas Armstrong dies at the Springs CA buried at Centralia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Livesay
Bennie
Springfield
Robert Britt
Champaign
Arel Lucas
Ed Nichols
St. Louis
Grandma Ballance
Laura Frizzell
Weather note on cold wave and good road conditions
STRINGTOWN reports a cold wave hit Saturday and Sunday with brisk hauling of corn and hay. Roads remain in fine condition as farmers work through the harvest and winter preparations continue.
Local notes on residents and illnesses in Shobonier area
Mrs Milla Morey is reported worse with grippe and sore throat grips the community as several residents travel between Shobonier and nearby towns. The piece lists visits among families, nursing activities for Grandpa Murfin, cattle vaccination by T J Bandy, and a push to subscribe for the Register for more news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla Morey
M. F. Cox
Shobonier
Jessie
G. W. Anderson
Freat Johnson
Jas. Klinge
Grant Lawrence
Sam
Win. Klinge
Mr. Klinge
James
Grandma Klinge
Local Social and Business Notes From West of Weather Not si R
Miss Belle Male sister Mrs Myris James Trout to ward Adams Saturday. Mrs Wm Ahlf gave a birthday party Monday night to the young folks. Miss Versie Tabor and Nora Storment called on Dillie Mulvany Tuesday night. Ralph Hibbs transacting business in Fairman Thursday. Charlie Troutt a business caller in Centralia Saturday. Mrs Nancy Schaubert on the sick list. James Mason in Salem a few days last week. Corby Morris to quit trapping for fishing. Leroy Farmer moved back to Nancy Carter farm. Miss Mamie Troatt calling on Lizzie Adams Sunday. Wm Ahlf and wife visiting John Troatts Sunday. J H Adams and family visiting James Mulvany's Sunday. James Troutt bought a new day press. He plans to work for himself. Miss Roxie and Mary Shepard visiting friends in Vandalia. George Mason a business caller in Sandoval Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Belle
Myris James Trout
Ward Adams
Versie¢ Tabor
Nora Storment
Dillie Mulvany
Ralph Hibbs
Fairman
Charlie Troutt
Centralia
Nancy Schaubert
James Mason
Salem
Corby Morris
Leroy Farmer
Shattue
Bck
Nancy Carter
Mamie Troatt
Lizzie Adams
Wm. Ahlf
John Troatts
J. H. Adams
James Mulvany
James Troutt
Roxie
Mary Shepard
Vandalia
George Mason
Sandoval
Time Works Changes Reflect City Character Shifts
A visitor questions the town’s social climate as a host recalls how last year, while a political candidate, he greeted every person by name. The exchange highlights how public roles influence local friendliness and perception. The home paper notes this as a mirror for outsiders.
School Notes From 1910 Class Report
The class of 1910 met last Friday and elected Timothy Tug Mutton as Class Poet. Seniors finish Book III in Plane Geometry by week’s end. Most pupils skate on Limecox pond during a rain-free morning. Juniors study Radicals and Medieval and Modern history on the University plan. Miss Katy Clark was absent due to illness. Recitation room ceiling leaks on rainy days. Signed Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Tug Mutton
Limecox
Katy Clark
Timothy
W. C. T. A. Meets for January Gathering
The W. C. T. A. met Thursday afternoon January 30 with about fourteen members present. Mrs. Retta Clark hosted with Mrs. Olive Farmer helping serve light refreshments. The group planned to meet with Mrs. Christine McNeil on February 13 and to celebrate February 17 the Heavenly Birthday of Frances Willard with a Loyal Temperance Legion program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta Clark
Frances KK. Willard
Loyal Temperance Legion
Black Family Post Card Party Delights Young Guests
Helen and Carl Black hosted a post card party at the home of Mr and Mrs Luther Black last Thursday evening. About twenty five young friends attended, receiving a number of beautiful cards. The evening featured songs and games, and the children report an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Carl Black
Luther Black
Obituary Notice for Phillip Green 1849 1908
Phillip Green born April 14 1849 died February 2 1908 at his Foster Township home after a brief pneumonia illness. He accepted Christ at North Fork meetings years ago and was respected as upright and a good citizen. He leaves a wife ten children one brother and many relatives. Funeral at his residence by Rev J H Ballance. burial in Sandy Branch cemetery. A poem memorializes the loss. A closing reflection on home ownership and town morals appears before an unrelated civic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Green
Foster Township
Christ
North Fork
J. H. Ballance
Sandy Branch
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Otto Marohl
John R. Nichols
Potts
Kling
James Simcox & Son
R. A. Simcox
T. EK. Irvin
Alice Caldwell
Lottie Brown
Taft Jones
Clinton
A. L. Irvin
Staunton, IL
Guy
Round Top
J. D. Crooks
Oregon
Patoka
L. Hooper
Richview, al
Onas Armstrong
Springs
California
Stringtown
Allie Willette
Nelle
Daniels Brothers
Oak
Brother
Lansdv
Barala
Pheren Willette
Chester Epps
Jamnes Wadlow
Pope Two
Fred Johnson
V. Cole
Grandpa Murfin
Miss Gertie Willette
Irvin
T. J. Bandy
St. Paul
T. W. Frisby
Register
Roxie Shepard
Phillip Mason
Wiel
God
W. Delassus
King David
Banner
Sunrise
Louisiana
U. S
Rockport
Illinois
Fayetteville
Ark
Dansville
Victor Talking Machines
Wiley & Wilton
Patoka, Ill
H. C. Simonton
Poland
China
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McCall
United States
McCall's Magazine
Queen of Fashion
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