Everett Pioneering Lawyer Sees Pacific Northwest Rise
William Sheller recalls leaving Carroll county in 1898 to practice law in Adebouw Iowa and relocating to Everett Washington in 1901. He notes Everett as a lumber and shingle hub with 7 000 residents growing to about 31 000 plus nearby towns within a seven mile radius. He mentions a 1905 marriage to a Mason City Iowa native, three children, one daughter in Oakland California, another daughter married to a lawyer who is mayor of Oregon Illinois, and a son preparing for college as the city develops into a manufacturing center for paper and pulp within a double lane highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Adebouw
Iowa
Pacific Northwest
Everett
Lasitas
Sallre
Isuy
Mason City
Oakland
California
Frank Rogers
Oregon
Ill
Sunnyside
Wash
Lanark
Milledgeville
Uncertain career paths echo in family notes and place lore
The message recalls a lineage with a son named after his grandfather Jerry Sheller who moved from Ceooretown north of Lanark in 1861 and lived there until 1909, trading near the Masonic temple. It also mentions a government airport planned seven miles from Everett in Puget Sound noted for clearer fog-free conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Sheller
Ceooretown
Lanark
Everett
Puget Sound
Pacific Northwest
Letter from Fred W Carpenter of Covina Calif
Former York resident writes during February edition time, sharing life in Covina since 1909. He lists family scattered across Denison Texas La Verne Calif Whittier Calif and notes two younger sons running a Whittier restaurant with one due Feb 14 and wedding trip plans to Denison. He mentions daughter in Denison, son in La Verne tending a 240 acre orange and lemon grove, and a visit to Mart Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Chicago
Covina
Denison Texas
Red River
LaVerne
Caifornia
Whittier
Cal
Denison
Mart Shephard
Landlord Prefers Chess Players as Tenants
A landlord interviewed a prospective tenant asking if they play chess. The applicant replied no, but the landlord quips that he prefers chess players as tenants since they move slowly and deliberate before acting.
Literal minded guest brings coal to house warming
A humorous exchange recalls a man who treats invitations as literal tasks. He arrived at a house warming with a bucket of coal, embodying his strict interpretation of the party's needs.
Burlington Notes on Housing and Local Life in 1941
Letter from L A Williams of 370 Perkins Blvd Burlington Wisconsin describes moving from Springfield in 1930s, rental market in Burlington, churches and railroads Soo Line Milwaukee Road, local employment, and a friend's Florida trip. The writer expresses fondness for The Review and anticipates the February 27 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Burlington
Lawrence
Milwaukee Road
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Charles
Gerade School
Burlindton
Soo Line
Milwaukee
Owen
Wis
Beloit
Letter From Mrs Reynolds Traces a Life Across North America
Mrs Reynolds formerly Edith Lewis Elburn II writes from Elburn Illinois recalling Thomson school days with Miss Phillips and classmates. She outlines a 35 year journey through Lake Beulah Acme Canada Medicine Hat Cazenovia Maple Park Galway Elburn and various employers with Frank Reynolds and children Lewis Francis Alice and other family changes, ending with a note on enduring friendships and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Review
Miss Phillips
Fou
Tone Crcutt Smith
Maude Mite G Wagener
Allie Cole Franks
Elburn
Marie Murray
Hal Potter
Ada Nagaard
Elsie Fiddler
Kitty Long
Hattie Strubb
Pear Wood
Flave Beck
Fred Mason
Mr. Reynolds
Frank
Cazenovia
Wis
Ngain
Heddles Lumber Co
Maple Park
Armour Grain Co
John
Thomson School
Lee
Ill
Galwayl
Quaker Oats Co
Old Time Edition reminiscence from Fulton resident
Mrs Frank A Plumley writes from Fulton Illinois recalling her family ties to Thom son and nearby St Thomas area. She notes her parents Thomas and unknown Collinsons, her 1924 graduation at Y and Darrow, and mentions a son Robert now a Fulton High School freshman. She anticipates sharing memories in the Old Time Edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Vieini
Thos. Collinson
Thomson
Darrow
Savanna
Fulton, Til
Tom
Robert
Fulton High School
American citizen record of Jennie Mishler Leaf River IL
Jennie Mishler recounts her life from Oct 25 1863 birth in Kent Township Stephenson Co to becoming an American citizen. She details family moves to Shannon Lanark Leaf River and teaching years, time at State Normal University, Florence Crittonton work, Bible study in Philadelphia, ordination in 1901, evangelistic work in Wisconsin, Dayton OH headquarters, and mission service to Puerto Rico starting Jan 18 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Township
Stephenson Co
Frederick Mishler
Orvice
Shannon
Samuel Babb
George LaShell
Barton Mishler
Lanark
Leaf River
State Normal University
T Normal
Florence Crittonton
Floence Crittonton
Krksburg
Pas-Reaigning
Pennsylvania Bible Institute
Philadelphia
Northern Illinois Christian Conference
Wisconsin
Dayton
Ohio
Mission Board
Puerto Rico
Christian missionary work in Puerto Rico and Santa Isabel
A letter recounts Francisco Z. LaPorte’s three terms as a pioneer missionary in Price and Santa Isabel Puerto Rico, detailing Bible classes, Sunday schools, medical dispensaries, and youth work. He reflects on fruitful years, letters from local priests, and his wife Josefa Montanez, ending with a note on conversion and Christian education in Ponce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Puerto Rico
Price
Santa Isabel
Juanito Romero
Ponce
Josefa Montanez
Francisco Z. LaPorte
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Sheller
Washington
G. H. Thompson
Fulton
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Considine’s “Fulton
Lincoln Way
Thomson _ office
Niagie
Chas. Groharing
Mer
Fred W. Carpenter
Calif
Bone Teen
Marlin Morris
Clinton
Clinton, Iowa
Mrs
L. A. Williams
Perkins Blvd
Burlington, Wis
W.F. Reynolds
Edith Lewis) Elburn, II
Frank A. Plumley
Lucile Collinson) Fulton, II
Jennie Mishler
Leaf River, Ill
Quession
Soao
P.ht
Mise Mishler
Juan P Romero
Lord Jesus Christ
Providence
P. R
D. P. Barrett
Northwestern
Illinois Utilities
Thomson, Illinois
Barrett
McCormick-Deering
Lucile Stransky
Farmall
McCormick-Deering Trac
Tor
Stransdale Dairy
Savanna Farm Supplies Co., Inc
Savanna, Ill
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