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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
1
Inquiries rise about a second York hunt this winter despite opponents claiming the sport is finished. A reader proposes a four side station plan to drive foxes and wolves from bluffs toward bottom land for easier capture.
Adam Heinze requests his paper be sent to Savanna Route 2 as he moves into a newly completed home on the large Stransky ranch. Neighbors welcome him and praise the carpentry and painting by Thomson tradesmen.
The music presented at the high school auditorium last Thursday evening was well executed under the direction of M J K Lorenzen. Owing to other social affairs the attendance was not large.
A verbose local letter notes quiet times in town, mentions plans to boost activity, and hints at upcoming events. The writer jokes about residents, references Lorraine Ryan Thompson, Charlie Beck, and several locals, while teasing a future discussion on community projects and hunting.
At the village board meeting Guy Stumphy was elected marshal to fill the vacancy at the start of March when Mr Demmick leaves for Wisconsin to farm. Demmick served well and is leaving with good will. The Halls recently installed a radio and enjoy distant concerts, Mrs Hall benefiting from the device due to limited movement.
Chadwick merchants enjoyed one of their best trading days in history on a fast Saturday as Dollar Day sales led by the newly formed Merchant's Union boosted activity. Schrader's barn beer horse sale added to the event, with local opinion urging Thomson merchants to unite for future regular sales.
A lively collection of informal notes and chatter recounts plans to visit Argo to aid Ian, share grocery posts at Wicks and Raymond Carroll, and seek advice from Jiao Liborten. Floyd Kress comments on Sharpe Carroll’s rumored romance after a secret about a wagon incident, ending with a quip about advertising paying off.
Argo residents report Sharpe Carroll resents our disclosure of his wagon incident while waving near a pitiful scene. The Mirror-Democrat hints that spicy news items reach the editor's desk and poke fun at Sharpe. Friday features a basketball game with Pearl City as the opponent. Pearl City reportedly has an excellent team.
Taylor's Boys and Girls enters its fourth successful week at the Orpheum with a capacity crowd last Sunday. The manager reports signed contracts with picture firms to bring bigger, better pictures weekly plus new scenery wardrobe and vaudeville acts each Sunday and Thursday. Monday becomes Scandal Night with a life history presented word for word. Wednesday adds meteor night with five to ten acts. Friday is Souvenir Night with merchandise prizes from twenty five to one hundred dollars. Weekday prices are reduced.
Mrs Gehlsen announces a genuine closing out sale to be held February 12. She will also offer her 220 acre farm for sale at the same time and has not finalized future home plans or location.
Mr and Mrs J J Sheridan entertained a large group at Cochran s hall Thursday evening in honor of their daughter Mrs Thomas Hand. The event featured dancing with music by Adam and Floyd Kness and Amos Yates. Mrs Ella Yates served midnight lunch. A collection was taken for Mrs Eland. Supervisor Kelidan plans to move to Thomson soon with his farm to be occupied by Mr and Mrs Wand.
Fulton High School defeated Thomson last Friday night on Fulton home floor. Great turnout from students and fans supported Fulton as they built momentum from a stronger lineup. Off the court, carpenters finished work on bank rooms ready for lodge occupancy soon.
Henry Brandt of Lyndon is staying at the Gehlsen residence to assist the boys as they get ready for their sale on February 12.
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