Tragic Drowning In Deep River Current Report
Claude Wilson led a search party to a dam after a young man went missing while swimming in strong currents. Despite grappling efforts by George Creighton and Bay Bepple, the body was found surface weeks later and preparations for burial proceeded at Savanna. The coroner and locals noted dangers of the river and mourners gathered as news spread.
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Wil
Bail Mors
Ray
Schreiter
Savanna
Pierce
Law
Savamma
Savenna
Whitney
Siesue
Ang
Tophen Rigney
Freeport
Sjphanie Reader
Chicago
Johnnie
Fragmentary Local Name List From Obscure Notice
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names such as luhite Wilks Barret and Alfred st with unclear context. The text suggests a damaged notice or obituary fragment, but lacks coherent dates, places, or actions. Further readable material is needed to form a complete record.
Melon Day Promises Big Thomson Celebration
The August 2 1915 Thomson event outlines a full Melon Day program with boxing, ball games, and continuous entertainment. Local 4-H livestock plans to attend Morrison fair while growers advertise cucumbers and melons to visitors. Community notes report visitors, travel to fairs, and a theme of local pride amid ongoing war service and school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Festivities Continue All Day and Evening at Home
A lighthearted notice invites attendees to make themselves at home as celebrations extend through the day and into the night. It emphasizes continued revelry and hospitality in a festive community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Rey Arist
Thomson News Item Quietly Advances Local Inquiry
An early Thomson News report notes a municipal inquiry proceeding with limited details. The piece mentions no interviewees or dates, focusing on procedural steps and unnamed officials.
Melon Day Boosts Thomson Coverage and Local News
Mrs George Creighton received a chair at the J. M. Fay & Son store in Thomson. Mrs Frank Holman Jr. remains bedridden from gallstones, with her mother Mrs Dora Hanson visiting from Argo. Local newspapers note Thomson's Melon Day coverage boosting interest, as residents work at the Melon Day grounds and Val Anderson of Freeport visits to bring melons. The Lewis Motor Company offers 24 hour service, Sinclair products, and towing, with Virgil Wilt now handling repairs. Businesses take a holiday for Melon Day. all Thomson stores will stay open Thursday evening.
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A. GC. Burt
Savanna
Thomson ‘Fiends
K. of PB
Jennie Lyburg
Honey Creek
John Schade
Wm. Hoffstitler
Little Wa
Sterling
M. J. Lewis
Frank Schroppel
Thomson
George Haywood
Boone
Iowa
E. R.‘Babcock
Famally
Clinton
Towa
Sara Dyson
George St. Ores
Wesley Martindale
Dan Connell
Mt. Carroll
Mary
F. Sheridan
H. S. Peck
Henry Johnson
Richard Grohamng
Martha
Yber
Lake Beoulah
Wis
Claude Millard
Ed Martindale
Seon Francis
Baraboo
David San
Sum
Mary D. Miles
Church of Christ
Womans State Council of Defense
Harriett Gardner
LeMars,Iown
Laverme Mathwig
Sioux City
Little Lovice Frost
John Sebade
York Community High School
Ws AR
Lews Dees
Bey Cramer
Paul
Wav
France
Hathe Gleason
George McCullogh
O. C. Grewold
Harry Morgan
Bryant
Norris City
Ill
Thomas Cochran
Carroll County
Bernie Dewsmore
George Creighton
J. M. Fay & Son
Frank Holman, Jr
Dora Hanson
Argo
Lewis Motor Company
Sella Sinclair Oil
Virgil Wilt of
Thorson
The
Lewis Motor Co
Virgil Wilt
Serve Meals on Melon Day at Wilt Hotel and Stickell's Cafe
The Wilt Hotel and Stickell's Cafe will serve meals dinner and supper on Melon Day for people seeking a good meal. A fine feed will be awaiting you at either place.
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Wilt Hotel
Stickell’s Cafe
Lewis Garage at Thomson Stands Ready for Service
Local auto shop is reported as fully staffed and ready to address customer needs. Staff promise prompt diagnostic checks and repairs, with attention to resident motorists seeking quick service.
Birth Announcement for Kramer Child
A newborn child was born to Mr and Mrs John Kramer. The baby, delivered on Monday, was welcomed by the proud parents and family.
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John Kramer
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Unclear OCR Reads Cal Court House Item
Fragmentary text suggests a Cal court house reference with beer and wheels. No clear event date names or entities. Further readable context needed for a concrete headline and summary.
Balance Won Hie He Proposes Marriage Scene
A terse quarrel over marriage unfolds as a young man proposes after a brief courtship. A haughty reply from the woman questions his claim of lasting knowledge, while the lover asserts a longer acquaintance tied to her father’s bank account.
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Thomson Review
Thomason
Tven
Claude Wilson
Eakey
Alice Swiltser
Bock
J. Kerkstra’s
Rensemble
Luhite Wilks Barret
Alfred St! Urisay
MorrisonsFair
Whiteside
Paul F. Boyd
Morrison
Siven IE
4-H
Whiteside County
Thomson News
Abby
Orks Greely
Val Anderson
Val
Lewis Garage
Potter Bros
Martindale
Mar
Thomson, Illinois
Ae Hhazards
Thomson State Bank
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Jd. M. Fay and Son
Fulton
Furni
Ture
Fays
Falton
J.m.fay & Son
Stuedemann
W. A. & C. Stuedemann Lyons Station
Main Ave
Clinton, Iowa
Francke & Switzer
Clinton Prima Service Co
N. 2Nd St
C. W. Ewing
Prop. Clinton
Lona
Thomson Milton Hartman, Ely Cochran
Stckell’s Cafe
Sand Slough
Cordova
Fred Gosnell
Port Byron
Bill & Leo's
Hartz Bros
Board of Supervisors
Illiois
Court House
Tino
W. R Watson
Bristol
Grace Gein
Clinton, Jows
Thomeo
Hanover Ly
Savanna Ly
Thomson Ly
Fulton Artive
Clinton Ly
Fulton Ly
Thomson Arve Savanna
Ly Savanna Ly
Thomson Ly Pulton
Artive
Hanover
Speciel Service Om
N. B. Podorney
Illinois
N. Genevieve Chipman
Thomesn
DR. W.L. Derrer
T. Carroll Weer
R. G. Fuller
Ambulance Service
Chapel Service
Savanna, Illinois
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