Yorktown Resident Dies After Long Illness
The obituary notes the passing of a long time York town resident after a period of illness. Survived by a wife and five children, including descendants in Vermillion and nearby farms, he was a lifelong church member and deacon for decades. The article recalls his education, marriage to Melissa, and years of faithful family and community service with extended family listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
York
Thomsen
al Seven
Welock
Jae
Melissa Yin
Mr. Dysun
le Thomseny
Poe
Harrys
Paryoth
N. Elizabeth
Walheir
Inneath
Church of
Siateelt
Witzandchildren
Ney Ashby
Hed Oak
Town
Amos Dyson
Clinton
Sarah Dyson
Carly Ywo Vhildee
Dyson
Bargain Day of the Seasort at Van Allens Clinton
Semi annual polar day event advertised for Thursday August 16 near Botha Way in Presh. Reads as a local sale or bargain day run by Van Allen's Clinton with unclear details and partial venue names due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presh
Heav Slike
Dow
van Allen’s
Clinton Sa
August Meeting of Village Board Sets Tax Levy and Actions
The village board held its regular monthly meeting with most trustees present. Expenses for the past month totaled 640.82, funds moved to the Thomson public library treasurer, and the village treasury stood at 2024.96. A 4000 annual tax levy ordinance was read and adopted unanimously. Bad McGinty’s water rent reduction was approved to 8.00 per rate to date from January 1, 1928. Street improvements near the Sheridan residence were referred to the street and alley committee for grading by the town road commissioner. Dogs are to be kept under control for rabies prevention during the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trishee Frank Sheridan
Thomson Public Tube
Bad McGinty
Smith
Schade Il
Jume
Ap J. Sheridan
Contract Let to Paul Miles of Savanna
The high school board announces the contract for the new gymnasium was awarded to Paul Miles of Savanna for 17000 dollars, covering building, heating, wiring, seats and fixtures. Smith Plumbing and Heating Co of Mt. Carroll will do plumbing bids. another bid from Jay Sm of Fulton was higher by 39 dollars. Construction to start Friday with completion anticipated by October 15 for Junior Christian Endeavor. A Friday August picnic for members and guests will be held at the Thomson Bank west of town from 1 to 4 PM with a basket luncheon at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miles
Savanna
Smith Plumbing and Heating Company
Mt. Carroll
Jay Sm
Fulton
Miles
the Junior Christian
Endeavor
Thomson Ban Rk
Diladys Cate
Aun Gaur
Helen Gaur
Ethel Lewis
Grade school safety measures and library notes reported
The page notes grade school precautions for furnace doors and fire safety, plus library activity with 184 neural works and 720 books cataloged. It lists new arrivals, such as a $10,000 prize novel by Adeline Whitcoak, and reports on local events including melon sales, a Kansas trip by Thomas Stage, road work by Nelson and Muller, and plans for a Methodist ice cream social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Mary Maza de la Roche
Phillips Adeline Whitcoak
Can
India
Oman
Canada
Talva
Tove
Adeline
Hus- Yoong
Tedd Patel
Local Visitors and Attendees Reported Across Town
The note lists residents and visitors such as Mrs Gertie Pape traveling to Chicago for a visit, Proph etistow and Mi Lieto Goedmiin viewing with her companion, and several locals including Garris Verniel Heaney and Philbert Cate traveling to Centralia for a three day session. Henry strayech and Otto Switver are noted as delivering mail during vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouromitih Garris
Verniel Heaney
Philbert Cate
Centralia
Huy
Henry Strayech
Otto Switver
Van Allen’s Dollar Day Adds New Store Items
August six marks Van Allen's semi annual dollar day with many new SL items and early arrivals. Mrs. Pat Birger and family move into the Isenhart property in the north part of town. Mr. Birger runs a trucking business. Carl Adolph and Sam Turnbaugh of Fairhaven received a carload of feeders via Milwaukee from Kansas City and delivered them to their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Allen
van Allen's
Clinton
Towa
Pat Birger
Isenhart
Mr. Birger
Carl Adolph
Sam Turnbaugh
Fairhaven
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Thomson Bright
Rail records show Milwaukee Road engine reliability rising
Milwaukee Road operates 1930 locomotives across 11 000 miles with 54 650 000 miles logged last year and 85 137 delays under five minutes considered failures. The effort highlights power performance amid heavy loads and tight schedules while noting improvements over previous years. Separately, work begins to partition High School building into classrooms as Frank Rus and Bayard Cele eli oversee the project. James Coleman of Rockford visits at Mrs Undine Millard’s home for a short stay. Mrs Coleman recently recovered from surgery in a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddork
Hahn
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Seattle
James Coleman
Rockford
Sarah Millard
Undine
Coleman
Millard
Lost 2 sale panels and 20 end wates report
Local note reports missing Chevrolet truck panels and items on a road trip through Savina and Phos. Mor reward offered by EH. J. Brown Co. Feveport Illinois. Mashielon di yer plans to sell two or three items before week end. Mentions early melon season, local talks, and community goings on including Ed, Martindale, Barber Melendy, and Robison family returning from a Wisconsin outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Hyeun Savina
Phos. Ph. Mor
EH. J. Brown Co
Feveport
Ahnois
Card of Thanks to the Eastern Star and friends
A grateful note from Mes E. Melugin thanks the Eastern Star and other kind friends for cards and beautiful flowers sent in appreciation of their thoughtfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
If. E
Melugin
Woman Challenges Registration Booth Question at Clinton Voting Site
A colored woman confronted a registrar over being asked her party affiliation while registering to vote. She answered in fragmented phrases, demanded the clerk state her party, and left in anger, exposing tension at the polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Cnmbhing
Vye Genstraat
Patty
Forgiving Friends Friendship in 98 11 Percent Magazine
An unclear note discusses forgiving friends and overlooking faults within a social circle. The fragment references an American magazine, suggesting a reflection on interpersonal forgiveness and social dynamics. Details are sparse and ambiguous.
Melon Day Plans And Date Set For August 30
Plans for Melon Day outline continuing traditions with events and a schedule set for August 30. Officials anticipate strong turnout as residents from nearby farms visit, explore displays, and buy sweets, while local merchants report extreme heat with temperatures near 110 in direct sun and about 98 in shade.
Parsons Reunion At Home With Twenty Guests
Mr and Mrs Henry Parsons hosted a reunion at their home on Saturday with over twenty guests present Our Chadwick editor notes the particulars are unavailable Sunday visitors included Johny Pape of Walnut and Ray Olmstead of Prophetstown at the Arthur Pape home Miss Hilda Pape attended the Lena Camp Meeting earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Pape
Chcago
Lew Schildmiller
Henry Parsons
Chadwick
Johny Pape
Walnut
Ray Olmstead
Prophetstown
Arthur Pape
Hilda Pape
Lena
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Savannna
Andrew Sherida
Dee Stores
Thomson Melon
Thomas Stage
Kansas
Clareree Stagg
Sunflower Quaintanene
Nelson and Muller
Argo-Fa
Methodist Church
J M. Chesnutt
Beulahrout
Martha Rush
Velta Bow
Mio
Pan Harney
Arthur
Teebruis
Deere
Mern- Frank Rus
Bayard Celeeli Ing. Jare
J. M. Chesnutt
Aledo
Mt Sterling
Martindale
Melendy
Gene
Barabou
H. V. Robison
Wisconsin Woods
Tee
Mr. Robison
Sunser
Bowie
K.ob. Carpenter
Tavur
Winnie
Otte Swwitaen
J. M. Fay & Son
Fay’s
Llinvis
Clinton National Bank
Iowa
E. A. Young
H. Young
Albert B. Rathbun
A. F. Johnson
Clinton Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
Smaltz Bros
Fulton, Ill
Lincoln
State Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
Middle West
Sterling
Ilinois
A. M
Fulton - Milinois
G. P. Hendricks
Allison Building
Milinois
M. C Rogers
Melon
Aumuat
Herman Francke
Byland
Findis
G. H. Thompson
Bennat
Oxygen
Wyne-Deaver
Tri-City
Phov
Fulton, Ilinoi
Paddock Music Company
B. J. Snider
Fulton Exchange
Bank of Lyons
Clinton, Iowa
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