Drainage Commissioners Meet to Levy District Assessment
Morrison Monday noon meeting of the Drainage Commission on sub district 1 of the Morrison Creek Levee and Drainage district focused on defraying expenses for cleaning out and maintaining the ditch. Present were D C Waite John Hamilton and JA Mathis. The land involved is largely untillable owing to standing water. the levy aims to keep the ditch clear of aquatic vegetation to prevent flow impediments. The Sentinel records the proceedings.
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Nson Creek
Morrison
D C Waite
John Hamilton
JA Mathis
Ison Sentinel
Meetin Joners
Thomson and Albany Boys Basketball Tie Yet Earn Thrilling Win
The UCH Squi w ent to Albany for a game in Community Hall. Refereeing duties were split between Mr Bielema and Mr Waal due to a missing official. Albany led early, but Thomson closed gaps with points from Switzer and Thomson. Final score shown as Thomson victory but exact tally unclear. The team heads to Port Byron next Friday the 28th.
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UCH Squi
Albany
Ory
Bielema
Waal
Ibany
Favorson
Thomson Bany
Yeason Ladies
Thomson
Strubbs Sell Restaurant and Building to Mount Carroll Party
Will Strubb sold his restaurant and building along with stock to Mr Stickel of Mount Carroll. He will take possession after locating a Thomson home. The Strubbs ran a popular south side cafe and built strong business for their successor. Stickel, ex Chadwick blacksmith, plans a new trade here and acquires an eighty acre farm east of the Ideal store, owned by Stickel for years.
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Will Strubb
Stickel
Carrol
Will
Thomson
Strubb
South Side
Chadwick
Ice Harvest News and Local Happenings in Argo
Ice harvest near Argo in full swing as local residents prepare for summer storage. Chas Backman returns from a three week Pennsylvanian visit. Train wrecks disrupt travel near Davis Junction and north of Argo on the Q line. Insulators fixed easing air telecom and radio troubles. Local residents ill with gland infections and injuries from a condensary accident. RNA of Thomson to install officers with dinner. Community events include a Farmer's Club meeting program and Riverside Rotary guest.
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Chas. Backman
Penn
Milwaukee
Davis Junction
High Bridge
Argo
Harlow Yates
Dubuque
RNA of
Thomson
Robert Hicks
Henry Stoner
Warfield
Sagner
Floyd Kness
Morrison
Frank Imel
Yle Melendy
Emma Nipe
Ed Franks
Chester Libberton
J M Carroll
Ideal Farmers' Club Program at Ideal Church
January 26 1927 at Ideal Church features Lord's Prayer in unison Recitation by Gladys Appel Quartet Chadwick Boys Recitation Everett Eslinger Duet Lucille Griswold Hilda Bissens Reminiscence of the Old Grange Hall Quartet Chadwick Address by Dr Chariton of The Rotary Club Clinton Iowa
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Chicago
Chas Hartman
Ideal
Fay
Kenyon
A L Fritz
Argo
California
Alleman
Ripon
Patterson
Calif
Farmer's Club of Ideas
Gladys Apple Chadwick
Ernest Eslinger
Sylvia Griswold
Hilda iBisens
Grange Hall
Chadwick
Charleton
Clinton
Ideal Farmers’ Club
Gladys Appel
Chadwick Boys
Everett Eslinger
Lucille Griswold
Hilda Bissens
Old Grange Hall
Dr Chariton
Rotary Club
Iowa
Holstein Sale Draws Farmers and Distant Buyers
The Holstein sale by French and Gaat drew many farmers and distant buyers. Most stock sold fairly well, with young stock selling well though mature cows lagged. The herd site was bought by Rock River Farms of Byron, owned by Mrs McCormick, to head their 206 head herd. In total 41 cattle sold at an average about $125. the herd site brought $325.
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Gaat
Rock River
Byron
McCormick
Route 80 Bond Drive Urged By Local Citizens
Local men write to Springfield lawmakers urging Route 80 approval under the 100 million bond issue. They stress timely action, call for letters from York voters, and note Governor’s support. Also mentions a Monday sale at Harry Gaar’s, Paddy’s big effort, and teachers’ week being closed.
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Springfield
York
Frank Sheridan
John Schade
Ern Brown
Yours Truly
Harry Gaar
Paddy
Church News Notes and Service Times
Worship services listed with times including 10 AM and 11:09 AM. Williams is named as pastor. Evening prayer and league events noted with midweek gatherings. All are invited to attend church activities and services.
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Roo
World” League
Williams
Back From Eastern Trip
Charles Bachman of Argo returned from a trip to Pennsylvania. He notes icy conditions and below freezing temperatures like those here. He mentions a recent flu outbreak in eastern states and warns that a regional siege may recur, hoping the worry proves unfounded.
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Charles Bachman
Argo
Pennsylvania
Charlie
Suzanna York Theatre features Mabel Normand in comedy drama
United Artists releases Mabel Normand in Suzanna at the York Theatre this Saturday evening. The Sennett feature, directed by F Richard Jones, blends comedy with poignant scenes and dramatic suspense as Normand showcases both her elfin humor and deeper acting range. The California origin tale centers on playful pranks and a troubled companion.
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Mabel Normand
Suzanna
United Artists Corporation
York Theatre
Sennett
F Richard Jones
Miss Normand
George Nichol
California
Modern Woodman Install Officers Named at Ceremony
The Modern Woodman held an installation of officers on Wednesday night with Rush Carroll as VC Madison Holland as Adviser Ed McGinty as Clerk Samuel Lord Escott Wayne Graharing as Banker Clarence McGinty as Watchman Lyle Williams as Sentry and F E Lewis as Trustee. Physicians Dr Sagner and Merishon attended.
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Rush Carroll
Radison Holland
Ed McGinty
Samuel Lord Escott
Wayne Graharing
Clarence McGinty
Lyle Wiliams Truste
F E Lewis
Drg Sagner and
Merishon
Vade Kness Middleton Married to Chicago Man
News notes marriage of Mrs Wade Kness Middleton to William Sullivan of Chicago on the 11th of the month. Sullivan works for the express company and they will reside in Chicago. Congratulatory messages and best wishes are extended.
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Vade Kness Middleton
Chicago
Mra Wade Kness Middleton
William Sullivan
Mr Williams
Express Company
Thomson
Illness and local notes from a Clinton area page
Mrs R D Bennett lies very ill at home under nurse care after being released from Jane Lamb hospital. Family members Clifton Bennett and Henry Strauch assist. William Mitchell injured by a horse, possible broken rib. Fay Green returning from Milwaukee to help with quarantined scarlet fever home. Thieves steal a sawed off shotgun and shells from Frade and Switzer hardware. Scarlet fever cases not rising. prevention stressed. Gelsinger building a paper cabinet for the Review stand under Sammy Lord. Mrs JM McGinty improving after illness. Irene Backer arrives to help care. Ice houses report good thickness this season. Jersey milk for sale from Jake Miller.
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R D Bennett
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Clifton Bennett
Henry Strauch
Thomson men urge Springfield action on Route 80 survey
A Thomson York Township delegation asks Illinois lawmakers to back an early Route 80 survey under the 100 million bond issue. The letter to Rep John Acker cites governor promises and urges swift road planning, noting earlier bond outcomes and ongoing demand for better roads amid winter sickness in the community.
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Thomson
John Acker
Springfield
Iinois
John
York Township
Illinois
Savanna
Govrnor Small
Suchess
General Assembly
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