Pup the Farm Dog and Its Power to Save
A family memoir recalls a registered collie on a Carroll County farm. The dog herded horses, guarded stock, and even prevented escapes while aiding in tasks from watering cattle to weaning pigs. The tale ends with a note of the dog’s loyalty and a missing dog notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bush
White Rock
DeWitt
Missouri
Louisville
Jack
Father
Pup
Dolly
Bess
Ruth
Carroll County
Wes Kness
Buck
No title available in readable text from Carroll County
The Carroll County piece urges readers to support local churches banks and stores and to be honest and hard working as the backbone of the country. The Review dedicates its future to these aims.
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Review
Carroll County
Carroll County Platform Highlights for 1940 Review
The platform urges a Milledgeville bank and road extensions from Hansens Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick with Route 88. It calls for efficient town village and county officials and cutting expenses. It promotes community competitive sports in Carroll County, billed as the sportsmen's paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Milledgeville
Hansen’s Corners
Chadwick
Local Names Listed for December Dates
A sequence of names and towns is listed by dates December 13 to December 19. Entries include Elynor Stagg Macomb Richard Williams Thomson George Fisher Fulton Frank Hutchinson Milledgeville and many others across Lanark Chadwick Thomson DeWitt Milledgeville and Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elynor Stagg
Macomb
Richard Williams
Thomson
George Fisher
Fulton
Frank Hutchinson
Milledgeville
Wilbur Mackey
Chadwick
Mason Spaulding
Mr. Carroll
Besse E. Nichol
Lanark
Miriam Royer
Neva Milroy
Christmas cheer and county sports brighten Chadwick
Christmas time brings Santa’s planned visit to Chadwick next Wednesday night and a promising winter ahead for Carroll County high school basketball. Marth Bros. opens a new variety store in Mt. Carroll and adds a toy department in Savanna. Fred Smith and Ed Mest co host the Ed Drake sale as farm sales grow in renown.
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Chadwick
Santa Claus
Santa
Carroll County
Marth Bros
Mt. Carroll
Marth’s
Savanna
Fred Smith
Ed Mest
Ed Drake
Christmas Spirit Shines Through Town Despite Delayed Decorations
Christmas decorations are common around town though the lineup was slower this year due to shop mechanical issues. Santa visits next Wednesday night to hand out candy sacks to children. Frank Schneider of Shannon stopped by town Friday to subscribe to the Review. A good crowd gathered Saturday for a combined sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schneider
Shannon
Christmas decorations grace city streets and shows
Workmen erected small evergreen trees on boulevard light posts and tightened wiring for holiday lights. Prizes were awarded to Jogs owned by the Campbells and Coleman Miles in the Western Specialty Clubs show in Chicago. The Campbells English setter placed second. a bulldog owned by Tony was female winner and best in show. Campbell Shetland ponies also earned second at the International. Blackhawk store moved to Wiley building on Main Street, former Royal Blue site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Campbell
Coleman Miles
Associaton
Chicago
Campbells
Tony
Blackhawk
Wildey
Squires
Main Street
Royal Blue
Local Names Listed in Milledgeville and Nearby Towns
A census style list names residents across Milledgeville Thomson Fulton Chadwick and related areas. Individuals include Helen Hartman Robert Frazier Claude Wiebenga Michael Williams John Freeman Carol Hunt Donald Petersen John Plummer Mrs Madden Crouse David and Daniel Milroy Fred Hook Mrs Henry Schleming Mrs Frank Hinkel Elaine Zugschwerdt Linda Beth Hinebaugh Janice Fay Doden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hartman
Thomson
Robert Frazier
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton
Michael Williams
Carroll
John Freeman
Milledgeville
Carol Hunt
Donald Petersen
John Plummer
Madden Crouse
David and
Daniel Milroy
Twins
Fred Hook
Henry Schleming
Chadwick
Frank Hinkel
Elaine Zugschwerdt
Linda Beth Hinebaugh
Janice Fay Doden
Green marked nut coal recommended for cook stoves
Readers are advised to use green marked nut coal for cooking stoves. The fuel is described as high heat output and reasonably priced, suitable for domestic use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ely Cochran
Lyle Greeley
Sharpe
Barrett’s
Bird
God
Beach
Ruth V. Davis
Coral Street
the Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Thomson Review
Doce Saunders
H. G. Stagg
Sylvalena Bolhous Kenneth Whitney
Illinois
Telephone
Happy
Andy Blumer
Frank J. Schreiner
Kenneth Whitney
George Lueders
Carl Peterson
Earl Hook
Curtis St. Ores
Dan Kness
Eugene Stewart
L. W. Swett
Frank Klenz
Calvin Rahn
Monty Wagner
Florence Anderson
George B. Hartman
Russell Lego
Ruth Shipman
George St. Ores
Robert Groharing
Manatee
Fla
Clarence Young
Dewey Bower
Leonard Hartman
S. C. Thompson
Mildred Stadel
Chester Hoffman
Maida Spencer
Keith Kradle
Walter Hawk
John Lair
Burrell Brown
Virginia French
Madison
Wis
Orville Allen
Max Rister
Polo
Albert Warfield
Ruth Diehl
Foster L. Stagg
G. A Smith
Iva Orcutt
Bert Holman
Orr
Minn
James St. Ores
Galena Street
Mount Carroll Sales CO
H. Kipnis
Roy Fritz
Owen Miles, Cler
W. L. Derrer
Travel
Burlington
J. D. Morse
Thomson, N
Seaton
Morrison
Morrison, Ill
Metropolitan
Madame Butterfly
Willie
Dorothy
Farmer’s Elevator
Russell Meyers
Mgr
Lone
L. W. Keeider
Mer
Milledgeville, Ill
J. H. Shirk
Purina
M.C. Crouse
W. F. Black
Walnut
Foster Black
Pfister
W. F. Black Farms
Walnut, Ill
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