Revered Dr F E Melugin Dies at 79 in Thomson
The life of Dr Francis E Melugin a veteran Civil War physician and York township figure ended last Monday at his Thomson home after months of illness cancer of the stomach. A longtime cherished townsman he served 46 years as a country doctor aiding many youths and orphans. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Masonic rites. He was born February 15 1846 in Illinois and served in the 12th Illinois Infantry later the 4th U V C mustered out 1865. Survived by wife Florence and four children plus an adopted daughter, with a brother in Oklahoma. He was active in Masonry Eastern Star Odd Fellows and G A R and known for civic work and charitable acts.
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F. E. Melugin
York Township
Thomson
Meingin
Carroll County
Masonic
Eastern Star
Odd Fellow
Ood
Melugin
Methodist Church
Clark Williams
A. G. Prestage
Fulton
Focal Lodge
W. A. Bristol
Savanna
B. R. Lewis
Norman French
Blaine Peck
Ed. Porter
George Hicks
R. L. Fuller
Francis E. Melugin
Lee County
Illinois
New West
Oo. T, Adth Unois
Ampoy
Co. D
Springfield
Ilinois
Carrolounty
New York
Long Island Hospital Colege
Mary Sagner
Lorence E. Phillips
Eva Sweitzer Nayor
Charles Naylor
Jilledgeville
Bennett Watkins
Fenton
Carl Watkins
Anita
Luther
Shawnee
Oklahoma
God
Jesus Christ
Death tribute mourns a selfless local hero
The community mourns the passing of a man who gave his life for others. His loss is felt across all walks of life, from home to public, as neighbors reflect on his service and sacrifice.
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Loei
Enfire
Christmas vacation planned for Argo-Fa pupils
Argo-Fa students will enjoy Christmas vacation starting Thursday evening as the township high school closes Wednesday for ten days. Clinton Business College girls may only get Christmas day off unless time is extended. Milk testing for Condensary customers completed on Dec 21 in Carroll County. Economic Club held its annual Christmas program at Mrs. Gertrude Foltz home with forty members, luncheon, and holiday decorations.
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Township High School
Clinton Business College
the Economic Club
Gertrude Foltz
Carroll County Sells Clean Mik From Argo-Fa Plant
Carroll County ships milk to New Orleans as the Argo-Fa condensery nears a milestone. All patrons’ herds have been tested, yielding higher milk quality. the plant is on track for a state certificate and a more efficient herd restocking boosts output and test levels.
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Carroll County
New Orleans
Louisiana
Argo-Fa
Illinois
Neals
Basketball Schedule for Mt Carroll and Nearby Teams
A dated schedule lists games on December 28 at Mt Carroll there, December 50 at Lyons here, January dates at Clinton there and Cordova there, Erie here, Savanna here, Hanover there, Fulton there, a February County Tour and Cordova here. The note ends with advertising cheerfully.
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Mt. Carroll
Lyons
Clinton
Cordova
Erie
Savanna
Hanover
Fulton
Painted Scenery and Miss Plump Select Leading Man
Miss Plump seeks a leading man from Community High School as her father favors smaller towns. Professor Darrow suggests several capable pupils, and Miss Plump plans to observe discreetly in the assembly room to pick a tall, slim candidate with poise, while noting other promising youths among the seniors and girls.
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Miss Plump
Tri Cities
Community High
Mr. Darrow
Sistor
Calvin Strauch
Collins
Miss Frump
Honor Among Men at York Co op Theatre Saturday Night
York Co op shows the William Fox production Honor Among Men a tale of wealth and a deposed king with a plot by the Jackal. Edmund Lowe stars in his first Fox film after elevation to stardom and the tale features The Fool as a key character.
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William Fox
York Co
Edmund Lowe
Fox
Syork
Chauns
Perfect Spellers named for week ending December 18 1925
The folowing are the names of pupils securing 190 per cent in spelling for the week ending December 18 1925 Fifth Grade: George Perry Venetta Morgan Stanley Fuller Ruth Bennett Robert Stumphy Geo Hook Gerald Diephius Ben Shaw Charles Miller Fern Holman Evelyn Kauffmen Alwilda Smith Sylvalina Mae Bolhous Marvin Martindale Gerald Brown Hattie Wilcox Rev Schaich and family accompanied by Prof Hemmer left early Tuesday morning by auto for their homes in Indiana to spend their Christmas vacation with relatives.
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George Perry
Venetta Morgan
Stanley Fuller
Ruth Bennett
Robert Stumphy
Geo. Hook
Gerald Diephius
Ben Shaw
Charles Miller
Fern Holman
Evelyn Kauffmen
Alwilda Smith
Sylvalina Mae Bolhous
Marvin Martindale
Gerald Brown
Hattie Wilcox
Schaich
Prof
Hemmer
Indiana
Mr and Mrs Floyd Kness Spend Christmas with Galena Relatives
Mr and Mrs Floyd Kness will spend Christmas with her parents at Galena. The brief notices a family gathering, detailing travel to Galena for the holiday season.
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Mrs
Floyd Kness
Galena
Big New Year’s Eve Blowout at Opera House
A lively New Year Eve event at the Opera House features the Thomson Band two orchestras and assorted attractions promising an old-fashioned party. Watch for further details on tickets and schedule.
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Opera House
Thomson
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F. E Melugin
Rev
Clark Wiliams
Carroll
Ounty
Eoge
Jetes Libberton
Grim
Thomon
York Co-op
York
Monkey Tomedy “Inbact the Sailor
Othe
Sky Tribe
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