Camp Point Notes From Friday Club and Local Events
Camp Point Illinois social notes recount Rook games at the Quid SAbet club hosted by Mrs Harry Pittman with guests including Mrs Charles Curry and Miss Neva Tipton. May 16 meeting planned with Mrs J L Sutton and locals share visits, sales, plays at Bailey Opera House, and a tea party at Spruce Inn with out of town guests from Clayton Clinton Coatsburg Augusta and Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point
Ill
Harry Pitt
Rook
Charles Curry
Clayton
George Downing
Hazel Stevens
Gillian Daniels
Olinda Pleper
L A. Tripp
Coatsburg
Ian Matthews
Romine
Macomb
Imes
William Livington
Julia Dunn
Paloma
Mable Groves
Clarence Hippel
Donald
White Bear
Minn
Fernet Rippel
Omer
Humke’s
Kenneth Cady
Rhea Iunsaker
Robertsville
Bert Curless
Quincy
Thelma Castle
Martha Mileham
Susie Barels
Bailey Opera House
Arthur Bower
Celeste
Wilfred Gustine
Susan
Olinda Pieper
Constance
Nora
Aleen Marley
Mable Gay
Miss Neva Nations
Mi Nida Akers
Neva Nations
Winifred Gustin
Virgil Pisher
Garden
Columbus
Wadson Rainier
William Vollbracht
Andrew Mason
William
Uvleban Wisttedo
Menehis
Mroo
Scar Smith
Frank Lawless
Camp Point Montay
Arthuria
Mable
Irene Stenhaus
Stenhaus
Wisconsin
Russell Meatheringhaim
Ste
Martha Tlarritess
Sawyer
Potter
Decentur
Seneca Selby
Golden
Jank Cuter
Woman's Literary Club
Lbrary
Glen Bogue
Lena Behan
Niema McVay
John Bellew
lumaSo
Frank Sawyer
Westinghouse
Floyd Omer
T. L
Oliver
Garrett
Lillian Robertson
Lula Harper
Ethel Hausman
McAfee
Augusta
William Wickman
Greta Red
Baley Park
Aleen Morley
George Francis
Spruce Inn
Neva Tipton
Foster Grove
George Fiett
Aubrey Spence
Charles Gay
Ella Parker
Anna Cyrus
Elizabeth Parder
Frank Thomas
Hezekiah Henry
Mabel Gays
Ruth Pomeroy
Isabele Flett
Charlene McCarty
Annie Thetlen
Grace Bower
Quincey
Mlizabeth Parker Wa¢ Clayton
Tripp
Addie King
Francis
New Hampshire
Safety Cars and a Satisfied Public Utility
A public utility thrives when the public is satisfied and service quality improves its standing. The railroad commission notes that pleasing the public remains the central challenge for utility managers amid business pressures.
Tiz Foot Relief Ad Promises Quick Comfort
An old advertisement touts Tiz for tired feet and corns, claiming instant relief from pain and burning. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug stores to end foot torture for a year, promising refreshed feet, better shoe fit, and no substitutes.
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Adv
Ursa sees birth amid influenza outbreak and news
In Ursa Illinois on May 4 a son to Mr and Mrs Boyd Weim likely to be named Roger Woodrow joins a town hit by influenza. The piece also details multiple visits, school notes, farm and roadster news, local dances, quarantines, and a depot theft incident as community life marches through illness and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursa, III
Boyd Weim
Roger Woodrow
BB. L. Nichols
Pearl Rolett
Macomb
Mollie Worley
Jane Fausminger
Alta Cory
Lessa Anderson
Oto
Wii Mitchell
George Keppner
Joe Thompson
Adbert
Nate
Joe Cecil
Arthur Trent
Marl
Trent
H Thompson
Tortier Saubte
Uiean
Frank Reppner
Welohe Horhoods
Here
John Baker
Fred Stormer
Willie Venter
Burlington
Milo Marlet
George Mitchell
Hag
Jay Stewart
Marguerite
Eva
Quincey
Emily Warfield
Clara F Furell
Marcelline
Ben Tutile
Tuttle
Dot Pbighes
Pod Barnett
Marvelline
Pine Teowis
Edmner Thompson
Crass
Edina van Dyke
Dan Grabham
George Stickney
Flla McWinna
Freda Wigman
Jane Ensminger
Charlie Curless
Cecil Tout
Mt. Pleasant
Virgie Pride
Marblehead
Velma Thompson
Washington School
Eubanks
Lievad Simmonds
Woodman Sanitarium
Colorado
Claude Hill
Clifton Simmonds
Quince
Mary Ralph
Elia Nichols
Mollie Grimes
Bert Adair
A. Fo i
Germany
George Venter
Crermany
Texas Wonder Kidney and bladder remedy advertised
Ad for Texas Wonder claiming to treat kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulate children's bladder issues. Offers mail delivery for 1.85 with two months of treatment per bottle and sworn testimonials from Dr G W Hall address in St Louis. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
G. Ww. Hall
Olive St
St. Louisa
City council approves officers and appoints officials
Mayor G M Smith announces police chief John I W Scott and streets superintendent Fred Frobbs as well as library trustees Miss Pearl Vertrees Mrs Earl Grigesby and Edward Doocy. Chief to serve as pound master next year. Residents travel and visit relatives in Bloomington Denver Mannibal Vandalia and Beards town. Marriages planned for Marian Hirsheimer and Jay Waldens in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Smith
John IW. Scott
Fred Frobbs
Joum CC. Dinsmore
Sunny Slope
Marian Ilirsheimero
Charles M. Ehlirsheimer
Jay Waldens
Perth Ambos
Plackstone
Chicago
Mro
W. OR. Green
Birthday Club
Ray Kerry
Florine Crane
Hya Crane
Pittsfield
Kelly
Severa
Overseas Forces
Karl Faust
Auburn
George 3. Halpin
Newark Mo. News Update From Lilly Rice to Thelma Hendren
Newark Missouri notes show Rev Hallie Rice assisting farm work and entries on Grandstaff deliveries in Knox City, along with illnesses and local births. Thelma Hendren’s death at 21 after long illness is reported with funeral conducted by Rev Hallie Rice, reflecting church ties, community losses, and Memorial Day spirit.
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Ehfallie Rice
la Grange
Buaptiyt
Humphrey Ly
Juve Grandstaff
Christian Church
Fine Byers
Levves
Gilbert Moore
Soth
Gilbert
Dobro
Wiarold Spees
Lou
Harold
Thelma Hendren
W. A. Hendren
Thelma
Scohlara
C. BE. Griswold
D. K. Ingman
Hallie Rica
Baptist Church
Jesus
Dia
Durham Bank Officers Meet as Local News Remains Quiet
Rain continues to fall over Durham while bank officers held their regular meeting on Saturday evening. Residents report visits to nearby Canton and Quincy for road meetings and errands. Local figures such as Tom Wright and D A Johnson are noted in transit and social visits with families across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Tom Wright
J. R. Johnson
J.S. Shackleford
D. A. Johnson
J. S. Abell
Clyde Johnson
Canton
O. Raine
Clarence Vanmeier
Quincy
TI. N. Briscoe
A. Andrews
Susie Spath
S. KE. McCann
WH Briscoe
War tank exhibition draws crowds on Quincy Sunday
A large turnout attended the exhibition of the war tank in Quincy Sunday. Several locals traveled between towns including Albert Cook of Hull and James Dearen reporting business in Hull. A storm delayed corn planting as two cattle and a horse died in separate lightning incidents Saturday night. Roy Secrest turned fifteen with a surprise party among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Albert Cook
Hull
James Dearen
Dewey Hartshorn
Barry
P. Hl. Kistner
Arley Secrest
Mabel
Liberty
Trum Hall
Weney
Floyd Mitchell
John Redman
Orville Hess
Roy Secrest
Johnnie Brown
Wm. Inman
Jacob Grotz Writes Mother In Ursa From Cadillac France
In a May 8 letter from Ursa, J. Grotz in Cadillac, France, tells his mother of a pass to Bordeaux, music with French harps, plans for a violin, and preparations to return home. He reports health as excellent, dismisses rumors of wounds, mentions friends like Leo Houdyshell, and notes upcoming homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Grotz
Ursa
Cadillac
J. Grotz
France
Louw Grotz
Bordeaux
Brother Fred
Leo Houdyshell
Henry
Leo
Eduarech
How This Nervous Woman Got Well
A Christopher, Illinois woman describes four years of irregularity and nervous weakness ending after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health, regularity, and strength and endorses its value for female troubles. The ad invites readers to write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christoa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alice Heller
Christopher
E. Pinkham
Fowler Community Activities and School Elections
Sunday evening services are listed for junior and senior Christian Endeavor groups under Dorothy Anels and T. O. Lewis. A special election will be held Saturday at Fowler school house to elect one director for one year. The eighth grade final exams occur Saturday May 10 with W L Viar and Edith Sill overseeing. Certificates and diplomas are presented at a Fowler school event with music by the Dickson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
U. B
Dorothy Anels
T. O. Lewis
Fermer Dempsey
Rees
Viar
Quincy
Esther Tarrell
Anna Michael
Josephine Farrell
M. E
G. L. Losh
Littleton
Fowler
Fred G. Wolfe
Rolla N. Stacy
Dewey School
W. . Viar
Helen Gray
Halford Myers
Roger Mittelberg
Dickson Family Orchestra
Christian Church
Fred Gray
Rev
O. L. Angel
States
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Hildren
Georgette
Crepe de Chine
Se Service Next
John 8. Allen
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Farmers Bank of Ursa
LaGrange
Bert McAdams
Brazil
George Campbell
Forscee
Campbell
John Meyers
Bert Woodruff
Walter Brennacke
Ted Meyers
Pittsfield, Ill
Newark
Richfield, Ill
Jane
Joneses
MR Naginis
Mister Graagit
Fowler, III
Pic
Chickering & Sons
Antipleo
Arands
Giles Brothers
West Side Square
Front
Maine
Delaware
Blomer & Michael Packing Co
Bolles & Rogers
South Front St
Front and
Quincy, Sil
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