Town of No-Good and regional news roundup
A fragmented local note mentions the fictional Town of No-Good and its ironic reflection on idle dreams. It reports on attendees from here at the Courtland County S S Convention, remarks on Sunday School methods, and notes the Virginia election result against the saloon. Also mentions the Burgess Sisters concert at City Hall with a contralto soloist and pianist, part of a lecture course and local singing club prospects.
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U. S
van Gundy
Hiram Nichols
A. R. Morey
Hawkins
Co. S. S
Courtland
Se. Engies
Burr
Scandia
Virginia
British Columbia
Washington
Burgess
Is Expected to Greet Them Oct 12
A brief note states that someone is expected to greet them on October 12 with hopeful sentiment for a positive reception. The text is fragmentary and lacks additional context or identifying details.
Ringing bell signals school year start and move to permanent site
The bell on the hill will summon grades and high school pupils to the building to begin the year under changed conditions. The high school moves from temporary quarters to its permanent location with little disruption expected. Attendance is essential the first day and parents are urged to cooperate with teachers. A Burgess Cramatté Company entertainment raised about 25 for the school. The Eng lish II class has studied the short story and produced original tales with clever plots and narratives.
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Burgess Cramatté Company
Emgugh Il
Tailoring Co. Ad Promotes Best Fitting House in Chicago
The fall and winter samples of the Herald Tailoring Co. claim to be the best fitting house in Chicago. See Conner and have him take your measure at once.
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Herald Tailoring Co
Chicago
Conner
Thompson the Jeweler Scandia Kang offers silverware line
Notice announces a fresh display of silver knives and forks cream and grave ladles souvenir spoons and related items at Thompson the Jeweler in Scandia Kang with a focus on new stock and variety for shoppers.
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Thompson
Scandia
Kang
Miss Borgberg Leaves for Winter Visit in Los Angeles
Miss Anna Borgberg departs Wednesday for Los Angeles to spend the winter with her sisters Mrs. Eva Waite and Mrs. D R McKinzie. On last Thursday evening her girl companions joined in the farewell event.
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Anna Borgberg
Los Angeles
Eva Waite
D. R. McKinzie
Sophia Peterson Hosts Pleasant Evening at Sederlin Home
Friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Sederlin where Miss Sophia Peterson entertained them with “lots of good things” to eat. The twelve or more attendees enjoyed a very nice time during the evening.
U. and I Club to Resume Meeting Next Friday
The U. and I Art Club will hold its first meeting after the summer recess at Mrs. Cora Ahrens home. Officers to be elected for winter and dues and fines paid. full attendance desired. Date noted as Friday Oct. 2.
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U. and I Art Club
Cora Ahrens
Methodist Revival Dates Announced With Evening Services
Announcement corrects revival start to October first with nightly services beginning Thursday. It invites all Christian people to attend and welcomes others with sermons and music.
Prohibition Leaders Call for United Effort After District Convention
Mrs J B Bowling president of the ir GoD forces submits a detailed report on the Clay Renter District Convention. The piece urges readers to push for stronger efforts toward national prohibition and to take active part in future victories rather than mere sentiment.
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J. B. Bowling
Clay Renter
Boys to Run Relay for County Y M C A Convention
The County Y M C A plans a relay stunt to spread word of their work and invite men to the County Convention. 180 boys will be stationed every half mile along routes from Belleville into all towns, each team passing the message until reach. The event coincides with the convention on the 16th. the relay runs Saturday the 10th. Italian group Bistolfig engaged for entertainment, drawing praise for their stringed music and Miserere rendition.
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Belleville
Stown
Rock Island Highway
Cuba
Bistolfig
Oliver
Mendelsohn
Chicago speaker to address Scandia young ladies at Beckman’s
Mr C G Horton of Chicago will give a short talk to the young ladies of Scandia and surrounding territory at Beckman’s store Friday evening October 2. He promotes the Exposition Contest and notes a special prize for the most votes cast by attendees. Hear about a free trip and view the Fall and Winter line of clothing.
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C. G. Horton
Chicago
Scandia
Beckman’s
Horton
New York Markets Report From Gulick Firm
Fragmentary note from C W Gulick Mere Co mentions markets in New York. Details are unclear but reference to prices and trading activity appears. Further readable context is limited.
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New York
C. W. Gulick Mere. Co
Lyceum Season Tickets On Sale For 1914 15
The Lyceum season 1914 15 tickets are now on sale with five numbers including Sorority Singing Club and Ray Newton modern magic. Prices: adults 1 50 school children 1 00 under 10 15 cents reserved seats and single admissions available at local outlets. First event October 12 with reservations starting October 3 due to a funeral in the community.
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Chase
Thomas ‘MecClary
White Star Concert.Co
Ray Newton
Modern Magic
Seichi Ikemoto
Journal Office
Mahans
Wright's Grocery
Hotel Brunswick Ellingson
Star Grocery
Sorority
Ellingson’s
Mrs Andrew Johnson dies aged 84 at Courtland area
Mrs. Andrew Johnson of the Courtland vicinity died Sunday evening at 84. Born October 9, 1829 in Smoland Sweden she married in 1850 and they celebrated a golden wedding in 1900. Survived by 10 children 45 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, funeral held at her home and Ada church with English Swedish sermons and garden floral decorations.
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Courtland
Fryeled
Smoland
Sweden
Leland
Ill
Republic Co
Jno
Olsson
Denver
A. D. Wilson
Gtf
Ericsson
Co. V. Hageman
Scandia
Pony accident leaves two boys injured in ride incident
Tuesday night Lee Godfrey and Leonard Nystrom rode Aaron Johnson's pony when it lurched and trapped a boy beneath the animal. The pony was injured and Leonard Nystrom suffered a possible serious leg break while another boy, Alert Jackson, was knocked down helping and injured his leg and face.
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Lee Godfrey
Leonard
Nystrom
Aaron Johnson
Alert Jackson
Cooper Returns From Two Week Stay in Jean City
A fragment notes Cooper returned last Friday from a two week stay in Jean City, with limited readable details about the visit.
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be. __ Cooper
Jean Sup City
Vancouver machinist with five years’ experience returns
Isaacson, a former employee of the Catalina Nopua and Scandia boy, resumes work in Vancouver as a machinist with five years in the trade. He offers plumbing pipe work and general repairs, promising satisfaction after a single trial as he tackles tinning, plumbing, and pump tasks.
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Vancouver
Isaacson
Vancouver Blo. C
Gospel Team Performs at Providence Chapel
Vera Griffeth and Mary Fike spent Sunday together as the Belleville gospel team conducted services at the Chapel. Community members including Miss Nettie Straser and Rose Tate visited home and school events while families hosted relatives. New Elk Brand fall and winter clothing arrived from W Gulick Merc Co.
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Vera Griffeth
Mary Fike
Ed. Fraser
Fraser
Powling
Belleville
G. E. Fulcomer
Mrs Tate
Carpenter
Loramosa
Bessie Fulcomer
Rose Bowling
W. O. Tate
J. C. Young
D.s
Steve Siebemborn
Hobbr
Scandia
Windiay
Guy Gebhardt
J. B. Bowling
Minnie
Cora Lowting
Courtland
Nettie Straser
Belleville High School
Rose” Tate
Concordia
Business College
Edna” Carpenter
New York
Men and Boys Co
W. Gulick Merc. Co
The Scandia Band to Play at Saturday Political Meeting
The Scandia Band will garnish music for the big political meeting in Scandia on Saturday night. Hear the concert.
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Scandia
Will ~ Garnisi
Hear
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