Old Time Edition prompts Carroll County memories
Mrs Paul H Holding writes from Green Bay Wisconsin recalling Thomson Carroll County history and early settlers. She describes family ties New York origins summers by the Bay winter sports like ski jumps and tobogganing and notes the local university extension and prison farm programs. She expresses anticipation for the Old Time Edition and invites others to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Thomson
Jerome Smith
Vic Shoemaker
Lou
Almarion Burt
New York State
Ely
Green Ray
Green Bay
Lake Michicon
Wisconsin
Tobogren
Eckanl
Suffering Husband Mike and Helen Question Marriage Time
A dialogue fragment shows Pat questioned about Helen and Mike’s marriage duration. The speaker notes Mike has suffered for years while seeking clarity on how long Helen and Mike have been married.
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Mike
Helen
Pat
Mrs Minnie Hoover Bulford Recalls Thomson Ties and Family History
Minnie Bulford of Hilliard Florida writes to former Carroll County citizens recalling Thomson associations. She notes her Hoover lineage from Giles W Hoover and Lucretia Green, the 1867 move to Ohio, ten siblings, a Florida long residence, and a Christmas visit from Ernest Green of Manhattan Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Giles W. Hoover
Lucretia Green Hoover
Thomson
Amy
Ohio
Lillian
Florida
Ernest FE. Green
Manhattan Beach
Calif
Ernest
Johnathan Green
Illinois
Carl
Stanton E
Demas
Guy
Flora
Minnie
Clara
Linus
Old Time Edition Request From W M Sherman of Buckeye Iowa
The letter from W M Sherman of Buckeye Iowa requests a copy of the Old Time edition to read about Milledgeville friends and updates his family details including past roles in Mill edgeville and Buckeye Public Schools and his children. He notes his late wife Mrs. Sherman died in July 1934 and mentions his remarriage to Sybil Sheets in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Buckeye
Hardin County
Iowa
Ames
Lincoln
Nebraska
Sherman
Sybil Sheets
William Lee, Jr
Florence
Doris
Decatur
Ind
Robert
Dewey
Mt. Pleasant
Pratts Reunite Across States From Hotel Astor
Paul A Pratt of Hotel Astor Milwaukee writes greetings to Thomson friends in the Old-Time edition. He notes his family scattered: Rebekah in Gillespie Illinois Helen in Garden City New York and his own between Milwaukee and Wisconsin Rapids. Pratt is Director of Advertising and Public Relations at Gridley Dairy Co Milwaukee and manages the E C Pratt Farm when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ponemetery Farm
Thoman Review
G. A. Smith
Thomson
Rebekah
Gillespie
Ill
Helen
Garden City
N. Y
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Mary Pratt
Gridley Dairy Co
E, C. Pratt
Deliberate with caution and act with decision
A maxim on balancing caution with resolve urges steady judgment in action. It counsels yielding gracefully or resisting firmly as the situation demands. The emphasis lies on measured, decisive conduct aligned with practical prudence.
Obscure Exchange About Justice Symbolism
A fragmentary quip questions the appearance of the goddess Justice with a joke about blindfolds and scales, reflecting a playful or satirical take on a classical symbol. The lines imply humor rather than a factual report.
Family Letter Traces Myra Myers Bennington’s Illinois Roots
Myra Myers Bennington recalls a life spanning Lehman Farm Pennsylvan ia Sycamore Illinois Carroll County and Iowa later settling in Walla Walla Washington. She details siblings marriages births a World War veteran son and Virgil Bennington head of Northern Harris Inc along with church and elder roles of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Carroll County
Iowa
William J. Bennington
Minnoch
Marion
Virgil
Leslie M
Ritzville
Washington
Walla Walla
Northern Harris, Inc
William James Bennington
Christian Church
Bennington
Northwestern Christian Home For
Whitman College graduate Virgil serves on board
A note recalls Virgil, son of residents, as a Whitman College graduate who also serves on the college board. The text mentions Maple Grove and thanton and Forreston, and praises Walla Walla as a city at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and near the Cascades, noted for its many waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Thanton
Forreston
Virgil
Whitman College
College
Walla Walla
Blue Mountains
Cascades
Memoir notes on family history and migration from Germany to Illinois and Nebraska
Mary E. Wilson writes from McCool Junction Nebraska about her family, marriages, and early life. She recalls parents Adam and Fredericka Smith arriving from Hessen Darmstadt in 1855, siblings, and four daughters born in the United States. She recounts her marriage to Frances Wilson and her late husband’s generosity during the California gold rush. After 1907 they lived in several towns, then settled back in Illinois, Chadwick, where she now lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
L. R. Thorp
McCool Jet
Neb
Lucy
Freda
Nelle
Adam
Fredericka Smith
Charles
William
Hessen
Stadt
Germany
Illinois
Milledgeville
Fremont
John Diehl
Lanark
Frances Wilson
Jerry
Mr. Wilson
Ransom
Isabel Wilson
California
Wilson
Hitt
Iowa Falls
Town
Old Time edition request and family note
Mrs. F C Lewis of 475 Maple St W Lafayette Indiana requests a copy of the Carroll County Old Time edition. Mrs W J Bennington formerly Myra Myers from Maple Grove area near Lanark and Shannon may want a copy or be interested in writing. Her address is 18 Park St Walla Walla Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
W. J. Bennington
Myra Myers
Maple Grove
Lanark and
Shannon
Park St
Walla Walla
Washington
Courtesy of the heart and its link to love
The text states courtesy stems from the heart and is allied to love, guiding outward behavior with pure form. It emphasizes inner virtue shaping polite conduct and humane actions.
Old Time Edition greeting from Frank Spaulding in Streator
Frank C. Spaulding of 607 East Bridge St Streator writes warmly about a community connection through an Old Time Edition. He recalls ten years in Streator working on a joint rail project with Burlington New York Central and Alton Railways and praises old friends and family while expressing nostalgia and respect for former mentors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
Illinois
Burlington
New York Central
Alton Railways
Asd
Local Social Notes From Chadwick Area Weekend Gatherings
Chadwick briefly notes Anton Wold of Whitehall Wis spent the weekend at his home. Mr and Mrs Earl Heinze of Rock Falls were Sunday dinner guests of his parents. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze Jr and son Arthur. Vernon Meyer and family of Round Grove visited the Humbert Beckmire home. Regina Beckmire of Highland Park spent the weekend at the Humbert Beckmire residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Wold
Whitehall
Wis
Earl Heinze
Rock Falls
Adam Heinze
Adam Heinze, Jr
Arthur
Vernon Meyer
Round Grove
Frank Meyer
Regina Beckmire
Highland Park
Humbert-Beckmire
Fay Firm Marks 63 Years of Family Business
The J. M. Fay firm traces its origin to 1878 founded by the senior J. M. Fay. In 1903 it became J. M. Fay and Son with Jay Fay joining, and in 1931 Llewellyn Fay entered, making three generations. The firm aims to continue through future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Snyder and Son
J. M. Fay
J. M. Fay and Son
Jay Fay
Llewellyn Fay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul H. Holding
Hazel Smith
Twelfth Ave
Minnie Hoover Bulford
Hilliard, Fla
W. M. Sherman
Buckeye, Iowa
Paul A. Pratt
Hotel Astor
Milwaukee, Wis
Wm. J
Walla Walla, Wash
Jasper Terry
Esther Hut Myers
Lehman
Pennsylvania
Milton
Conn
Sycamore
Mil
Frank
Jason Myers
Martin
Savanna Cagers
Nehrkorn
Don Keller
Bob Johnson
Chas
Miles
Merle Welch
Walte Idenburg
Henry Cooley
Bob Walker
Pete Kauffman
Rex Doty
Glen Doty
Paul le Sam Cravatta
Ass’t
Stefani
Carl Lantan
Ed Young
Bob Swingley
H Massey
Bill Hess
Mary E. Wilson
F. C. Lewis
Maple St
W. Lafayette
Frank C. Spaulding
East Bridge St
Streator, Lr
Chadwick Briefs
Smaltz Bros
Fulton and Morrison
Aggen
Fulton
Walters Bldg
G. H. Thompson
Pessman & Noble
Ford
P. & N. Motor Sales
Ford Agency
Flikkema’s
Jack Sprat
Flikkema’s Grocery
Patent Novelty Company
Patent Novelty CO
Williamson’s
Rexall Drug
A. C. Williamson
Rexall
Fulton’s
Wm. H. Mitchell
A.D. Mitchell & Son
J.C. Snyder & Son
McCullagh Bros
City of
B. J. Snyder
J.M. Fay & Son
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