Local Correspondence Notes From Beloit and Nearby
Beloit Wisconsin resident Mrs W Freeborn visited friends here last Monday. Dennis Anderson returned to Peray Iowa after a short visit with his aunt Mrs Venard Keay. Mr and Mrs Victor Sparling spent Memorial Day in Princeton. Mrs Wetheral of Davis Junction visited here late last week.
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W. Freeborn
Beloit
Wisconsin
Dennis Anderson
Peray
Iowa
Venard Keay
Victor Sparling
Princeton
Local visitors and social at Methodist Church noted
Among last week’s gatherings Ladd residents welcomed out of town visitors including Hannah Hanley Steve Rioto Ed Harley Annabelle Baxter Rose Hogan Ida Belle Talbott Katie from Aurora and Celia Seaton. John Meek Sr and Moses Meek spent weekend in Pekin. The old Methodist members held a social Saturday at the church with cake and ice cream.
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Methodist Church
Surprise party honors Mrs Sparring with electric iron
The Jolly Time Card Club held a Saturday evening surprise party for Mrs Sparring. Guests played 500 with Mrs Blake winning first prize and Mrs Papke second. Mrs Pat Barry left with a suitcase. A light lunch was served and the time was enjoyed.
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Jolly Time Card Club
Eo. Sparring
Blake
Papke
Pat Barry
Ladd Area Hosts Noted Visitors and Local Sightings
Miss Edna Wick formerly of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday in town. Chicago visitors Charlotte Lingle Anna Grevetti were Laddy visitors Sunday. Lois McIntyre and Ione Barry were out of town visitors last week. Victor Chioni from Aurora Illinois visited with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jordan Jr. Sunday. Philips Evans spent a few days with local friends. Joe Lamanzake was in Moline with his daughter last week. Pete Hopkins hosted La Salle visitors Saturday. Kate Davis Vea Chioni out of town callers last week. Earnest Meek on sick list all last week. Lillian Meek formerly of Mendota motored here. D K Talyett out of town shopper last Saturday. Nellie Chedister of Cherry visited her sister Dom Sandretto last week. Philip Meyers and children motored to Spring Valley Sunday. Bertrand and son from Moline visited in Ladd over Decoration Day.
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Nellie Chedister
Cherry
Dom. Sandretto
Local visits span Illinois and Chicago travel
Lottie Whright of Sheridan spends the week at her parents' home. Mrs Sam Kingston visits Mary Castagnari and returns home. Mrs Margaret Swarting of Peru visits friends and relatives as another extended trip winds down.
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Lottie Whright
Sheridan, Illinois
Margaret Swarting
Peru
Dona Family Visit Over Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs George Dona and their children of Spring Valley visited the home of Dom Sandretto on Sunday afternoon.
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George Dona
Spring Valley
Dom. Sandretto
Granddaughter Funeral Attended by Elan Family
Mr and Mrs Elan returned home Saturday from Rochelle Illinois after attending the funeral of their little granddaughter.
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Mrs. Elan
Rochelle
Llinois
Mrs Monahan Visits Son Tom Monahan at Cherry Home
Mrs Monahan of Cherry spent Saturday at the home of her son Tom Monahan. She was a household guest during the day and returned in the evening.
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Mrs. Monahan
Cherry
Tom Monahan
Cedar Point News Briefs Roundup
Mrs Mary Maurer and son Milton returned from Chicago after a week visiting relatives and handling business. Mrs Glenn Mudge is on the sick list but is improving. Teachers enjoy a holiday May 31 and spend it out of town. Miss Mary Michalov hosted a teacher guest from Mark Illinois this week.
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Mary Maurer
Milton
Chicago
Glenn Mudge
Mary Michalov
Mark
Illinois
New waitress Mary Seghi joins Solomons ice cream parlor
Mrs and Mrs Peter Braun and son Arville visited Mr and Mrs Geo Braun in a week with Peter Braun’s parents. Martin J Alleman of Champaign visits Cedar Point for friends and business. Winnifred Charneskey shopped in La Salle Saturday. Mrs Mary Maurer spent a week in La Salle seeking a home. Skarnulis family left for Chicago to establish a new home.
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Mary Seghi
Solomons New
Peter Braun
Arville
Geo. Braun
Martin J. Alleman
Champaign
Cedar Point
Lebeau Family Relocates to Rockford Illinois
Billy Lebeau and his relatives departed for Rockford Illinois last week taking their furniture with them. They now reside in Rockford as a permanent move.
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Billy Lebeau
Furiture
Rockford
Illinois
Mrs Stella Champley and Son Visit Cedar Point
Mrs Stella Champley and her son were visiting Cedar Point last week, enjoying the seaside town and local sights.
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Stella Champley and Son
Cedar Point
Fisherman's Lucky Day Ring Found in Halibut
John Moore of the fishing schooner Gertrude De Costa recovered a 14 carat gold band from a halibut after fishing on George Bank. The man size ring is believed dropped from a trans Atlantic liner and, given its condition, was lost recently. Moore will keep the ring.
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John Moore
Gertrude de Costa
George Bank
Moore
Post Office Nerves and Work Routines Questioned
Some hospital authorities say post office nerves arise from day to night duty shifts causing meal and sleep irregularities and from clerks switching roles with different tasks. They suggest mechanical routine may wear less than frequent changes, inviting medical opinion on the issue.
Opportunity Not to Be Missed
A personal note recalls a visit to see a newborn and a child's innocent request to see where wings were cut from the baby, illustrating a surprising moment in an Exchange excerpt.
Afternoon Excursion Schedule to De Pue and Return
Afternoon excursion runs Sunday June 6 with Str Swain Ly La Salle departing at 2 00 pm Peru 2 20 pm and Spring Valley 2 00 pm. Fare 35 cents.
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de Pue
Str
Swain. Ly
la Salle
Peru
Spring Valley
For Sale Brick Store Building in Spring Valley Bank Area
Brick store building for sale joining Spring Valley Bank on the west. For price and terms write W A Tidball, Independence Iowa.
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Ing Spring Valley Bank
W. A. Tidball
Independence
Iowa
Wanted stenographer for law office in Princeton
Job listing seeking a competent stenographer for a Princeton law office. Pays well. named contacts Cairo A Trimble and Perry D Trimble in the notice.
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Princeton
Cairo A
Trimble
Bakery for Sale and Hosiery Trade Offered in Norristown
Bakery for sale at a reasonable price as owner Mrs G Littler retires. Also positions for men and women to take orders among friends for guaranteed hosiery lines for men women and children. Thompson Drug Company promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring purifier.
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International Stocking Mill
Norristown
Hollister
Thompson Drug Company
Poultry Wanted and Business for Sale Notice
Poultry wanted before sale call Spring Valley Poultry Co for prices. Also Good Bakery for Sale with Building and Fixtures and a covered wagon.
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Spring Valley Poultry Co
Ponderoca Perfection and Stone to mato plants
Calle 96 Lay Webster Park lists 15e per ounce for mato plants. Local vendors advertise Ponderoca Perfection and Stone varieties for sale with fixed pricing.
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Webster Park
Housemaid Wanted for Family of Three in Montgomery
General housemaid position for family of three in Montgomery Princeton Illinois. For details call 2059 or visit the stated address in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Princeton
Illinois
Position Wanted Newspaper Ad Promises Big Sales
A dated recruitment style notice declares the Newspaper Ad seeks employment to boost sales. It touts persuasive ability, efficiency, reliability, and long experience in producing large sales for current employers and promises to begin immediately.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladd
Hannah Hanley
Steve Rioto
Ed Harley
Annnabelle
Miss Happler
Andrew Baxter
Rose Hogan
Ida Belle Talbott
Town
Katie
Aurora, Illinois
Celia Seaton
Pete Grevetti
John Meek, Sr
Moses Meek
Pekin
Herbert Jordan
Edna Wick
Charlotte Lingle
Anna Grevetti
Lois McIntyre
Ione Barry
Victor Chioni
Arthur Jordan Jr
Philips Evans
Joe Lamanzake
Moline
Pete Hopkins
Kate Davis
Vea Chioni
Little Earnest Meek
Lillian Meek
Mendota
Selsby
D. K. Talyett
Philip Meyers
Mrs. Bertrand and Son
Moline, Illinois
Sam Kingston
Mary Castagnari
Winnifred Charneskey
Skarnulis
Perry D, Trimble
G. Littler
Holland
Eiffel Maid Union Suits
Alex Mickel & CO
Illinois Valley Sash and Doga CO
Rock and Water Sts
Peru, Illinois
G. Eigehoff
Money Savers
Boy's Oxfords
Oxfords
Black Peter
Eickhoff
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