Death of County School Head From Auto Accident
Former Carroll county school superintendent John Hay dies at 6 10 pm after being struck by a car while crossing the street near Mt Carroll. Coroner's jury rules unavoidable accident. funeral set for Friday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
Carroll
Dubn
Carroll County
Roots House
Hay
Chas. Welch
Prank Robbe
Rube Oberheim
Prophetstown
Robbe
Mr. Hay
Peries
Mr. Way
Robbe Sys
Mr Hay
Mt. Carroll
New Year Reflections Amid Depression and Hope
A fragmented 1932 calendar meditation recalls ringing out the old and in the new while urging courage over worry. The note thanks friends for Santa gifts and mentions illnesses, a local arrest at Bears Den, and a kidnapping case involving Miss Libie Curley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Santa Claus
J. E. P. Laikey
Romer
Libie Curley
Prosperity News notes factory schedules and permits
Brown Shoe factory workers in Ma'toon approach full-time schedules with about 200 employees at 45 hours weekly. In November Springfield issued 53 building permits totaling 44752 dollars. Austin Manufacturing Company of Waco opened an assembly plant in St. Charles employing 25 men to manufacture wicker furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma‘toon
Springfield
Austin Manufacturing Company
Waco
Texas
St. Charles
Former minister Edward N Nicholas runs for Congress on Democratic ticket
Edward S Nicholas of Route 1 Oregon Illinois announces candidacy for Congress in the new 16th district. A former Thomson and Argo churches pastor, he has lived and served in Rockford Freeport Sycamore Capron Compton Lanark Mt Morris and other towns and vows to stand on the next Democratic National Convention platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Congress
Edward
Nicholas
Route 1
Oregon
16Th
Nicholson
Argo M. EL
Lighthouse
Chana
Dayton
Ohio
American Parenta
University of Chicago
Sycamore
Methodist Church
Rockford
Freeport
Syvamore
Capron
Compton
Lanark
Mt. Morris
Savanna Man Held on Liquor Charge in Court
Savanna resident Jack Clothier is jailed on $1000 bond for sale and possession of intoxicating liquor and operating a slot machine. He ran a lunch room and lodging house near the Burlington depot and faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Rose before March term continuances. States Attorney Ralph Eaton attended Illinois States Attorneys association in Chicago to discuss speeding up justice across 102 counties. Daggetts bridge work advances as crews build a 28 foot roadway over tracks. officials say the bridge is temporary pending railroad track changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Clothier
Savanna
Harry L. Shiley
Carlos Johnson
Ed Barnes
Mr. Clothier
Burlington Depot
Justice Rose
Ralph Eaton
Chicago
Illinois States Attorneys’ Association
Daggets Bridge
Daggetts
Ira Smith Colored Held On Charge Of Assault With Intent To Rob
Ira Smith colored of Sevanne is jailed on a charge of assault with intent to rob. He faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Cole and was bound over to the March term with $1000 bonds, unable to post. The incident left Joe Lema injured after Smith allegedly knocked him down in the alley near the George Williamson grocery store. Sheriff Shiley reported the arrest after Lema’s neighbors intervened and struggled with Smith. Victor S Mevers and Verm Dull of Platteville were issued marriage licenses on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Smith
Sevanne
Tob
Justice Cole
Shiley
Joe Lema
George Williamson
Smith
Lema
Mel
Pokoomar
Charles Nettleton
Five Men Appeared in Court on Liquor Hearings
Five men held for violation of the 18th Amendment appeared in county court on January 4 after an October raid. Thomas Cain of Savane was fined 800 dollars plus costs. Oscar Myers of Savanna received 169 dollars in fees and 90 days in jail. Frank Poffenberger and others listed faced similar sanctions.
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Coualry
Thomas Cain
Savane
Costae
Oscar Myers
Savanna
Frank Poffenberger
Comet
Tom Runge
Lary
Soom
Sormane
Gua
Police signal bells installed in Mt Carroll
Two police signal bells were installed in Mt Carroll last week to call officers. The bells, located in the downtown district and connected to the telephone office, will allow operator Hostetter to summon officers regardless of location when warned. Real estate transfers listed follow, including several transfers in Savanna and Milledgeville with undivided interests and town lots.
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MT. Carroll
Mt Carroll
Tte
Hattie E. Martin
Robert K. Turner
O. T
Hervey BE. Eby
M. M Trig Shannon
Willem Lichtenberger
F. J. Achtenberger
Savanms
H. Snyder
F. J. Lichtenberger
Savanna
C. T
Chicago
St. Land Bank
Ansie C. Heidbaugh
Lote B. Hembaugh
Jseon P. Barkholder
Jeoge S. Rem A. Leeton
Peel E Degan
Milledgeville Meyers
Clewk
State Highway Route 171 location detailed by Illinois dept
The State Public Works and Buildings Division of Highways in Springfield releases the exact path for State Bond Issue Route 171 from Thomson to Route 78. The document describes the start at Thomson, follows the south line of section 24, and proceeds northeast through Argo Fay Station to connect with Route 78, with precise townships and sections listed and dated December 31, 1931. The Burlington railroad advertises January weekend excursion rates across Illinois and neighboring states with a one way fare plus 25 cents, valid Fridays and Saturdays, returning Monday night.
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State Highway Department
Thomson
Argo-Fa
State of Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings Division of Highways
Springfield
Department of Public Works and Buildings
N. R
Argo
Fay Station
H. H. Cleaveland
Burlington Railway
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
The
Burlington
Weathered postponement in York Center Checker Club meets again
The York Center Checker Club postponed its Thursday meeting from December 31, 1931, to January 7, 1982 due to bad weather and red conditions. Leaders Joe Wilt and Jim Stores head the standings as the club plans for stronger play, considers a financial correction, and invites missing members to participate.
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York Center Checker Club
Joe Wilt
Jim Stores
Jim
Jmen
Ivan Lewis
Bob Dyson
Harold Kenyon
Lynn Curley
Geo. Hicks
George
Spring Valley Social News from Morrison and Nearby
Mrs Inzzie Matthews and daughter Mary host an all day meeting for Spring Valley ladies at their Morrison home. The missionary society plans an all day session with Mrs Wm Matthew. Kenneth Allen returns home to Spring Valley after the holiday. New Year guests include Mrs Mary Church and Lizzie Fulton and Mr and Mrs Pater Agen and two children at Mr and Mrs Arthur Church. Wm Snyder ships three carloads of cattle from Union Grove to Chicago. Thomson cousins return to Chicago after visiting Mr and Mrs John Pape. James McCullagh and Leavis Newendyke hold a farm sale. Newendyke will move to Garden Plain. Forest Pape of Bloomingdale visits relatives. plans to see his mother in Portland, Oregon. Miss Gladys Jamison of Mayswood visits holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Jamison.
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Inzzie Matthews
Mary
Ladies and Society of
Spring Valley
Morrison
The
Missionary Society
Matthew
Kenneth Allen
Mary Church
Lizzie
Fulton
Pater Agen
Arthur Church
Wm. Snyder
Union Grove Station
Chicago
Msr- Heer
Vincen
Donald Thomson
John Pape
James McCullagh
Leavis Newendyke
Newendyke
Gardenplain
Forest Pape
Bloomingdale
Mrs. Pierce
Portland
Oregon
Gladys Jamison of
Mayswood
Mrs. Jamison
Alfred Babb Seeks State Senate Seat in Shannon District
Alfred Babb of Shannon, a longtime Carroll County legislator and former House member, announced candidacy for State Senate to replace retiring Joseph L. Meyers of Sefota Mills. He praises his record, familiarity with duties, and loyalty to the district as reasons for support. The notice also outlines local fair events and plans for a pasteurized milk depot feasibility study by R. Longanecker in Mt Carroll Morrison area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred 5. Babb
Shannon
Carroll County
House of Representatives
Joseph L. Meyers
Sefota Mills
Babb
Meyers
Mr. Babb
R. Longanecker
Mt. Carrell
Morrison
Mirror Democrat
Program for Farm Institute Is Given
Mens Division Friday 1 P.M. Milk and cream testing demonstration. Samples to be in Friday 1 noon. Friday 2 P.M. Bus: Address Sam Crebtreee Henry Olinois. Womens Division Friday 1 P.M. Music Chadwick Glee Talk Mrs Murphy Bloomington Friday Evening 7:30 Music Chavick Girls Glee Club Talk St Gralbtree Display of posters in contest. Premiums $3 $2 $1. Womens Division Saturday 10:30 House hold Problems Mrej.
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Busi
Sam Crebtreee
Henry
Olinois
Chadwick
Mrs. Murphy
Bloomington
Vick Girls Glee Club
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Aura Stiles
Mississippi Valley Farm
Savanna Hospital
Clyde Leavens
Clyde
Lydia Armstrong
Gaarde
Clinton
Gus
Corwell
Mt. Carroll Community Players
Somentha
Cornell
Wolf
East
Mississippi
Old Man Sunshine
Prosperity News
Peoria ‘Star
Henry Slager
North Cherry Street
Galesburg
Orville van Brocklin
Pearl City
Stephenson County
van Brockjin
Court House News
Savanna Man
Eaton
Victor S Mevers
Verm Dull
Platteville
Thomson-Argo-Fa
Frank T. Sheets
Checker Club
John Deere Tractor Company
Waterloo
Ions
Ic J
Savanna-Sabola Weider
Ycten
Firet
Minch Ade
Alfred $. Babb
Shannon Man
Joe Meyers
George Morris
State Fair School
J. B. Countina
Crabtree
Rahn Quartette
Charles Honlerger
Alfalfa Boys
Lauren Rowland
Reomament
Mrej
Stransdale
Alfred Smith’s
Stransdale Farm Products
James R. Kelly
John L. Brarton
Savanna, Ilinois
Bankers’ Life
Sharp Carroll
Ce.wehmeyer
Arjo-Fa Polo
Agenta
Fred S. Smith
Snd
Comets
T. Carroll
Gelacton
Savanna Cleaners
Savanna, Linois
C. BH
Spearman
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