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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
4
Train times show departures from Clinton and arrivals at Savanna with Fulton and Thomson stops. The timetable lists morning and afternoon legs with specific times such as 10:15 and 4:00 from Clinton, and 11:55 arrival to Savanna with a 5:40 final leg.
Professor Darrow moved his household goods to the Thomas Stage home last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Stagg visited relatives in Albany and returned yesterday. Mr and Mrs F A Steele entertained Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Colebaugh Savanna with guests including Mr and Mrs F M Jardam and Mr and Mrs Dr Ward Fulton.
The Review notes a gang picnic at Sandslough this coming Monday and asks listed attendees to attend if possible. Bill Strubb arranged a dinner fit for a king. Visiting friends Dr. F. E. Melugin W. D. M. Cone Fred N. Taylor Jewell IA Henry Johnson spent Tuesday with Sam Smith in Clinton. they traveled in R. D. Bennett's car. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stirling of Minneapolis stayed with Mrs. A. E. Lewis. Frank Reynolds and children of Lee Illinois were weekend guests. Fred Taylor of Jewell IA and his wife are visiting Ernest Whitney's home.
The Thomson team travels to Prophetstown for their first out of town game this Sunday. Prophetstown recently strengthened their lineup after a big win at Clinton, so Thomson must sharpen up to win. A large fan contingent is expected to join the visiting team on the trip.
A garbled notice records concerns about a wife leaving home and debts incurred, plus a request for review of an account. The text mentions a man named WA Duffy and a request to address liabilities, with unclear dates and local references. The piece also references a missing grip and tools, and a plea for inquiry.
A meeting at the annex of the M E church in Argo Fa will be held next Tuesday evening August 19 1924 for explanation of the telephone system. Everyone is requested to be present. Miss Margaret Stagg is visiting relatives and friends in Albany.
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