Obituary of Kathryn Young of Rock Island
Kathryn Young, long time head of buying and sales in the Ready to Wear department at McCabe store, died December 31 from double pneumonia after ten days’ illness. She was born and raised in the village and later resided in Rock Island. Funeral in Rock Island Friday at 10:80 a.m. with cortege arriving Albany afternoon. burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. Obituary next week.
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Ile Sadness
Katheyar Young
Rock Island
Miss Young
McCabe
Reel Island
Albany
Oak Ridge
Catherine Hugunin dies in Camache IA funeral at Albany relatives attend
Mrs Catherine Hugunin longtime Le Glame IA native born September 21 1858 married Charles E Hugunin of Albany IL lived in Camache IA with six children survived by Ed Miller Perry Mary Cady Lois two sisters in Le Claire and a brother James Sweeney died recently Funeral at Mrs Cady home with Rev Oscar Overson officiating hymns Jesus Lover of My Soul and Rock of Ages rendered by Bert Kirk and Ida Tyler casket bearers George William Fred Clyde Hugunin Merlin Iliff Harry Reker buried Rose Hill cemetery Albany relatives L E Hugunin and L W Hugunin attended
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Catherine Hugunin
William Manche
Towa
Catherine Sweeney
le Glame
Iowa
Charles E. Huguatt
Albany
Hainois
Kiver
Camanche
Henrietta
Mary Moore
Ed Miller
Perry
William Cady
Lois
Gamanche
le Claire
James Sweeney
Ida Tyler
George William
Fred
Clyde Hugunin
Merlin Iliff
Harry Reker
Rose
Caimanche
L. E. Hugunin
L. W. Hugunin
Mrs Georgia Langford Dies in California Home
Mrs Georgia Smith Langford of Clinton and Albany dies in Oakland California on Monday December 20 1929 after long illness. Widow of Frank Langford former Albany resident, daughter of George and Mrs Smith pioneers of Clinton Iowa. Survived by five children Carl Cecil Vere Gene Dor Langford Markey and others plus brothers Verne Arthur and Olin. Funeral expected midweek with family gathering planned for New Years Day.
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Albany
Clinton
Georgia Smith Langford
Oakland
Calif
Clinton, Lowa
Smmith
Clinton Paper Company
Carl
Sameshar
California
Cecil Langford
Vere
Richmond
Gene
Oaklund
Dor’ Langford Markey
Seatlie
Wash
Dean
Verne Smith
Ta. Arthur
Olin E. Will (Lou
Iowa
William IT. Smith
Bert
Earl
Guests at Morrison Home New Year Celebration 1930
E Claire Lewis Miss Pauline Lewis and Mr and Mrs 3 M Walt with Martha of Danville DL Mr and Mrs Marshall Moody of Slillsdale vicinity and perhaps others visited New Year day in the Morrison home of Mr and Mrs James Fletcher formerly Miss Mary Beardsworth of Albany aunt of the young people.
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E. Claire Lewis
Pauline Lewis
M. Walt
Wee Martha
Danville
Marshall Moody
Slillsdale
James Fletcher
Morrison
Mary Beardsworth
Albany
New Year Hospitality Shared by Snyder Family Group
Miss Minnie Snyder and her brother Marl Snyder hosted a large family gathering with many relatives joining. The event featured ample food and merry company as distant relatives from Erie and Port Byron were expected to attend, sharing in the New Year celebration.
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Minnie Snyder
Marl Snyder
Conpany
George Meigham
Erie
Fred Ziggler
Port Byron
Albany High School Principal and Family Planned Week Away
Principal Forrest Dive and his wife accompanied by their two daughters left Sunday for a week long visit to Raritan Illinois to spend time with relatives.
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Albany High School
Forrest Dive
Misses Dice
Raritan
Illinois
Relahaves
New Year Gatherings Reported Across Town and Vicinity
Many families held New Year gatherings in owlt village and nearby homes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Burns at Mrs. Robert Curry’s Newton home, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Starbuck with Everett Eye, and others as the notices promise to recount in the 1930 second issue.
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Owt
Isaac Burns
Robert Curry
Newton
J. E. Starbuck
Everett Eye
Murziret /Wood
Lida Rastede
Watch Parties Light Up Village With Bells and Youth
Several watch parties were held in the village as the old Presbyterian bell rang in the new year. The Amos Burns family led a youthful gathering with others joining in the celebration.
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Amos Burns
Golden Wedding in Morrison on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day 1929 Mr and Mrs Charles H Trauger of Morrison celebrated their golden wedding at the home of their daughter Mrs P L Woodson. Their family includes Lulu Sauer in Albuquerque Hart a jeweler in Racine and Alta May Ewing who wed Charles H Trauger in Albany. A long river crossing tale marked the courtship as Charley walked a mile and a half along a railroad ties route after time in Clinton. Relatives from Morrison joined the anniversary, while Blanche White a former teacher visited and will greet friends.
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Charles H. Trauger
Morrison
P. L. Woodson
Lulu Sauer
Albuquerque
N. M
Hart
Racine
Wis
5.M. Ladd
Christmas program praises amid church decorations and schedule
The church celebrated with a richly decorated sanctuary and a Christmas program featuring hymns, scripture readings, recitations, solos, duets, and tableaux led by Rev. W J Caldwell and a large Sunday School chorus. Decorations were planned by Aunt Mary Staymaker, with gifts distributed afterward and a schedule including Sunday school at 9 30, communion at 10 30, and an 7 30 evening service plus Wednesday Industrial Aid meetings led by Mrs Sadie Wild.
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Dorothy Kathryn von Ach
Arthur Schipper
King
Pauline Lewis
Betty Jo Staymaker
Arleta Wood
Hazel Sible
Glenn Rastede
Clara Ruth Fisher
Levah Schipper
Dickie Keeley
Mrs
R. A. Trent Mondlog
Lea Schipper
R. A. Trent
Leah Schipper
Bethlehem
Mary Slaymaker
Harry Johnson
Sadie Wild
W. J. Caldwell
Mr and Mrs N A Smith entertain Albany group at Denver
Mr and Mrs Nick Smith of Rock Island county hosted Albany relatives and friends last Sunday in Denver. Guests included Mr and Mrs W E Wood, Mr and Mrs Alvin Slaymaker, Mr and Mrs BE Dolan, Mr and Mrs Harold Ryder, Harriet Ella, Mrs Ella Ryder, Mr and Mrs Andrew Trent, Miss Blanche White of Galena NL, and Miss Arleta Wood. The Slaymaker car skidded into a ditch en route, with minor fright and no major damage. Mrs Slaymaker suffered the worst injury a sprained wrist, hoped to be only temporary.
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Nick Smith
Rock Island County
Albany
W. E. Wood
Alvin Slaymaker
Be, Dolan
Harold Ryder
Harriet Ella
Ella Ryder
Andrew Trent
Blanche White
Galena
Arleta Wood
Slaymaker
Our Honor Roll Names Patrons Starting Year Subscribing
Our Honor Roll lists patrons beginning the year with subscriptions or commitments. Names include H L Rowland Newton, G L Kirshmyer Brooklyn, Ursely Parker Albany, A H Steele Rock Island, E B Hoke Albuquerque, Maria Marshall Washington, Stephenson Esther Alberta, and Dr and Mrs R E B Robinson Vision Illinois. The note credits courtesy of good friends and mentions a misprint or stray text about andermanhand.
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H. L. Rowland
Newton
G L. Kirshmyer
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ursely Parker
Albany
A. H. Steele
Rock Island
E. B. Hoke
Albuquerque
Maria Marshall
Washington
D.C
Edd Stephenson
Esther
Alberta
Canada
R. Eb, Robinson
Vison
Illinois
Good Friends
Christmas Notices and Social Visits Across Town
Local residents share Christmas gatherings and visits. Edward Goffey and wife hosted relatives. Rev J J Glaney attended services for Father Murphy. Several families, including Loftus and Sullivan clans, celebrate with dinners and friendships. Deaths and condolences noted for Miss Mayme Hoek and family.
Clinton Woman Injured in Fall Is Improving
Mrs Theodore Huggins was summoned to Clinton to aid her sister Mrs Bert Koch, who suffered a serious spinal injury from a fall on August 8. The patient has returned home and her sister reports improvement.
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Theodore Huggins
Clinton
Bert Koerh
Village Ball and Community News From Past Days
The column recalls a village ball, dances, and social events with old fashioned music. It notes younger generations taking interest, local figures attending, and plans for a fundraiser via this medium. It mentions Mrs Cordal of Eads and several local residents facing illness or travel, with funeral notices and holiday reflections amidst community life.
Albany Lady Dies at Idaho Home
Word arrives of the sudden death of Mrs. Anna Nevith at her Oakswell Idaho residence. Miss Dorothy Huggins has retired in Oak Park after a lengthy visit with her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs EB A Huggins.
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Formes
Albany
Idaho
Anna Nevith
Oakswell
Dorothy Huggins
Oak Park
EB. A. Huggins
Christmas Greetings From a Faithful Reader
Mrs Mavia Marshall sends holiday wishes from winter to the National Cup tolety with her younger daughter. She mentions rheumatism, missing home folks, and reading cards from friends, praising they think of them and wishing a happy New Year.
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Helen Reedy
R. W. Lewis
Town City
Albany
Mavia Marshall
Mrs Cordelia Ex Eads Passes Away
Obituary notice notes the death of Mrs Cordelia Ex Eads with family bereavement and references an upcoming obituary release in the next issue. The text reflects memorial sentiment and traditional obituary timing.
Edith Brinker Returns to Duties at Protective Life
Miss Edith Brinker has nearly recovered from illness and resumes duties with the Protective Life Insurance Co. of Davenport, marking a steady return to work after a period of illness.
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Edith Brinker
The
Potential Life Insurance Co
Davport
Ernest I: Why four were always quiet
Fragmentary quote shows Ernest wondering why four individuals remained silent. The readable text lacks clear event, names, or context to establish a full news item.
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Ernest
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