County Deaths Bring Payton Carpenter and Others to Obituary Page
Mrs. Laura Carpenter, 78, dies at her daughter’s Savanna home after long illness. Surviving are two daughters and two grandchildren. husband and eight siblings preceded her. Theodore G. Lux, 51, found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning near Savanna. funeral in Cascade. Alfred Kampen, 40, dies after major operation. services in Forreston Grove. Frank A. Taylor, 63, Savanna, found dead in bed from apoplexy. burial in Bloomington Wisconsin. four sons survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Carpenter
Savanna
Laura Carpenter
George Warfield
Chestnut Park
Upper York Cemetery
Solon
Pamelia Cleagan
York Township
Thomson
Charlee Huber
Atlantic
Iowa
Warfield
Theodore G. Lux
Cascade
Mr. Lux
Hopkinton
Katherine Lux
Dubuque
Delores Lux
Francis
Leo
William
Emil
Delhi
Mathew
Manchester
Anthony
Menominee
Ill
Leo Coohey
Alfred Kampen
Shannon
Freeport
Forreston Grove Presbyterian Church
Forreston Grove
Clair City
Minn
Klaas
Annie Becker
Forreston
Herman Aries
Baileyville
Manuel Schoonhoven
John Hartwick
Lanark
Walter Stukenberg
Byron
Christ Geiseman
Mathilda Bocker
Harm and
Klaus Bocker
Joe Bocker
Frank A. Taylor
Oakton Road
Donald Taylor
Chadwick
Law Funeral Home
Bloomington
Wisconsin
Mr. Taylor
Wis
David
Rebecca Taylor
Lillian Epend
Anna
Taylor
Melvin
Wheaton
Floyd
Virgil
Chicago
Donald
Deaths A C Wingerd of Lanark at 76
A C Wingerd 76 died about 5 30 Friday afternoon at his Lanark home after residing there since leaving Greencastle Pennsylvania as a young man. Funeral Sunday at the Brethren church in Lanark with Rev I D Leatherman officiating. Burial in Lanark cemetery. Born April 20 1862 son of Lazarus Wingerd. Married Emma Whitmer January 19 1888. They farmed near Lanark then moved to their Lanark home in 1917. Survived by six grandchildren two brothers and a sister, all of Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wingerd
Lanark
Adam C. Wingerd
Greencastle
Brethren Church
I. D. Leatherman
Mr. Wingerd
Lazarus Wingerd
Emma Whitmer
Arthur E. Kniss
Chadwick
Robert Johnson
Mt. Carroll
Charles H. Bowers
Clyde Wingerd
Deaths in Savanna: Mrs Lillian Curts Found Dead
Mrs Lillian Curts of Savanna was found dead Sunday in her locked bedroom after neighbors reported no activity for days. An inquest was held Monday afternoon. she lived in Savanna most of her life, was over 60, and is survived by two nephews. Ada Dufour Plattenberger, Savanna widow of Jacob Plattenberger and 78, died at 12 15 am Dec 138 in the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Curts
Savanna
Curts
Ada Plattenberger
Ada Dufour Plattenberger
Jacob Plattenberger
Thomas
Thompson Woman Dies in Savanna After Illness
Thompson in Savanna. She had resided there for the last five months and had been ill about four weeks. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Community church with Rev. T. Cleworth officiating. Burial in Savanna cemetery. Survived by five persons James, Grant, Bert, Irvin Plattenberger, all of Savanna, and Frank of Washington.
Home life notes and social visits across Savanna area
A long list of visits and gatherings from Savanna and Mt. Carroll communities details Monday moves into a new Rock Island home, family dinners, Sunday suppers, and assorted guests from Fulton, Freeport, Argo, and Chicago. The Homecoming Letters column includes reflections on patriotism, faith, and a call for moral force over force in troubling times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stage
Rock Island
Beckwith
Chicago
Ed Drake
Jake Kissens
John Kissen
Charles
George
Alvin
Harold Damhoff
Peter Drolema
Fulton
Jack Halfman
R. H. Carr
Savanna
Ted Neilson
Nancy
Tommy
Harry Dieh
Wallace Dresbach
Mary Jean
Earl Burkholder
Richard
Mt. Carroll
John Carpenter
Dresbach
Burkholder
Farmer's Institute
Carl Petersen
Ray Erling
Ruth Eissen
Henry Housenga
Reeves Kratz
Freeport
George Balk
Harlan
Frank Rusk
Harold Tomman
Low Moor
Frances Shimer
Lois
Prophetstown
Arthur Pape
William Bielema
Sal
Jake Eissen
Oscar Wilde and Whistler Bon Mot Exchange Recalled
The anecdote recalls a witty exchange between Oscar Wilde and James Whistler as Wilde laments not saying a remark first. Whistler replies that Wilde will indeed utter it later, capturing a moment of literary humor and cross Atlantic salon wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Whistler
Oscar
Hidden taxes hit low income families, says Illinois rep
A University of Illinois representative cites National Consumers Tax Commission figures showing a typical family earning 1000 to 1500 dollars yearly pays about 600 dollars for food and 175 dollars in hidden taxes, totaling 63 percent of taxes borne by low income households. The piece notes Christmas hidden taxes average 10.08 dollars per family and quotes Roosevelt defending government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
National Consumers Tax Commission
Chicago
Commission
Tax Commission
Sees Himself and Rabbit Fever In Hunting Notes
The column comments on political friction with D and R figures and notes Tularemia or rabbit fever causing 10 deaths and 243 illnesses since the hunting season began November 10. It warns that the fevoir can last three to six months and advises moisture proof gloves when handling uncooked rabbits.
Lettuce Make Love Poem With Salad Metaphors
A playful verse compares girls to salad, noting both can be spoiled by excess dressing. The speaker uses light humor to reflect on attraction and attire, closing with a tease about delicate balance.
Discovering tuberculosis and the tuberculin test explained
This article discusses Christmas seal sales raising TB awareness and notes the rising death rate has fallen since the century’s start. It explains tuberculosis is not hereditary, but close contact with infected persons risks spread and introduces the tuberculin skin test to detect prior infection.
Early Tuberculosis Needs Early Detection and Treatment
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society approves statements stressing that tuberculosis in early stages concerns the infected individual, while advanced disease impacts family and community. Early discovery and treatment offer the best recovery chances and reduce transmission, with a balanced lifestyle providing protection against the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Youth and Age Chorus Observation
A girl notes that a man is old when chorus girls irritate him, finding humor in the contrast between nerves and knee. The line captures playful social commentary on aging and flirtation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. G. Lux
Savannas
F. A. Taylor
Thomson Briefs
Harry Diehl
Arthur Weidman
Tone Robison
Flossie Gaar
H. V Robinson
N. L. Stickell
Marie
Justice Prins
Ideal
Mary Moore
Wm. Hawk Jr
Margaret Gaar
Irvin Renner
Ophiem
Joe Hopkins
Walnut
Blaine Smith
Carroll
Frank Smith
Betty Lou Herrity
Clinton
Johannsen Sears
Carl Miller
Allen Witmer
Marry Tousley
Clarence Tousley
Rock Falls
Leonard Stage
Merle Stage
Glen Ashby
Charles Stage
JoAnn
London
David Lawrence
United States
Hitler
Hitlers
Mussolinis
Miss Stone
By Mueller
Stee
Travelers Safety Service
Roosevelt
Joe
The
Morrison
D. R
Roncevest
Ins
Cuttengers
Ge Ame
Gloria
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