Thomson Review items and local notes from Thomson, Kansas
The Thomson Review reports several small community items. A baby, the Prius family illness, and travel plans for Mr and Mrs John Schade to Gardner are noted. Ice haulers took a break as roads were unsafe, with weather expected to improve. Barber Melendy boards with Swede Mickelson while Mrs Melendy and baby stay with her parents near Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Melendy
Heother
Mickelson
Melendy
Baby
Mrs. Mickelson
Clinton
Former Thomson People Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
Former Thomson residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bristol of Lake Crystal Minnesota marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Saturday gathering at American Lemon Hall attended by about 125 friends. A mock wedding reenactment, old time dancing, and songs by Olive Jones highlighted the event. gifts of gold coins were presented as tokens of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Fred Bristol
Lake
Crystal
Minn
Grant Blickem
Roy McLean
Trace Bristol
Harry Bristol
Bristol
3Ds
Fred Buitdl
Thomas
Orve Orcutt
Carroll County Farm Bureau Elects Officers
Farmers and wives attended the annual Farm Bureau meeting at Mt. Carroll. The event featured speeches and music by Tony Miles Orchestra and a large turnout. Officers elected for the coming year include President Ben Williamson, Vice President George Woessmer, Treasurer James Campbell, and district directors across townships such as Washington, Woodland, Freedom, and Mt. Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll. I
Tony Miles
Ben Williamson
George Woessmer
James Campbell
Washington
Laurence Wurster
Woodland
Ritchie Williamson
Freedom
B. Gelwicks
Cherie Grove
Chit Rowland
Shannon
Robert Porter
Lima
Roy Michael
Rock Creek
Truman Royer
Elthorn Grove
Ralph Fairney
Wisox
Veward
Goble
Fairhaven
Adolph Thodiews
York
Vernon Rawlin
Alem
William
Taylor
Mt. Carroll
Avis Crouse
Savanna
Earl Bouthby
George Homedew Taken to Mercy Hospital
George Homedew was taken to Mercy hospital Wednesday with blood poisoning from broken fingers. His condition was grave and feared fatal last Tuesday evening, but his status was improving. He was taken to the hospital by Garrett Bolhous Nat Womede and J J Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Homedew
Mercy Hospital
Garrett Bolhous
Nat Womedew
J. J. Sheridan
Local Events Of Years Ago In Thomson Clinton Savanna
Local notes from Thomson Clinton and Savanna dated January 15 1915 record numerous visits business calls and social frays. Mentions include Bo Appel Savan nas last of the week Rev Barnes Clinton business, William Cochran Savanna, Miss Vera Griswold Savanna, S C Carpenter Savanna, King of Arga Clinton, Father Angie Savanna, and many Thomson Fulton Mt Carroll Kewanee and Lanark links. Weather mentions six cent bread prospects bread price and community news on local farms and institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Appel
Shean
Rev. Barnes
Clinton
William Cochran
Savanna
Vera Griswold
S.C. Carpenter
King of
Arga
Kew
Angie
E. T. Baroody
Thomson
Frank Ferris
the Ridge
Fulton
Undine Millard
Dr. Maroney
Mary Connell
John Connell
Mt. Carroll
Sadie Clark
Id . Drake
C. Dunshee
Robt. Groharing
John Gallagher
Our
Cochran
Douglas
Arizona
John Eustus
Ross Smith
Spert
James St. Ores
Calvin St. Ores
Guy Lord
Aledo
Til
W. J. McCoy
Ben Griswold
Vera
Wim. Adams
Lanark
K. of P. Lodge
Clare Martin
Kewanee
Emily Sheridan
Vernon Bowers
Olds Place
Herbert McConnell
Bertha T. Smith Seeks Carroll County Treasurer Seat
Mrs. Bertha T. Smith announces her candidacy for County Treasurer of Carroll County to succeed her husband Hart D. Smith. She appeals to Republican voters to support and vote in the April 8, 1930 primaries and earnestly solicits their backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Hart D. Smith
Bertha T. Smith
Petty Announces Candidacy for Carroll County Sheriff
Charles W. Petty announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Carroll County on the Republican ticket. He seeks voter support at the primary to be held on April 8, 1980 and asks for backing from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Charles W. Petty
Announcement of County Superintendent Candidate
Walter Severance of Savanna Illinois announces candidacy for Carroll County County Superintendent of Schools. He cites an IInvish State Supervisory certificate from the state superintendent of public instruction, with a Bachelor of Science degree and nine years of public school teaching experience from State Normal School and a recognized college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Normal School
County Treasurer Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support
The text notes a candidate for Carroll County County Treasurer, subject to Republican primary voters on April 8, 1900, with Miss Leane Young of Savanna, Iowa soliciting support. It also mentions local social visits, business trips regarding an oil burning engine for Argo creamery, a quarantine order by Governor Pence, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis visiting Sterling, Illinois, Okko Engileking's sale on January 28, and details for a cash sale at the Thomson State Bank with sale starting at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
A. C. Burt
Miss. E. Ahlvin
E. H. Keltner
Freeport
Argo Creamery
Pence
Okko
No Trespassing in York and Mt Carroll Townships
Notice bars trespass hunting and trapping on listed York township parcels Geo Renschler Will Strubb and Golding land and on Mt Carroll township farm occupied by Jas Libberton. Violators will be prosecuted. From F J Stransky Argo Pa and R H Holm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Tenny
Geo. Renschler
Strubb
Mt. Carroll
Jas. Libberton
F. J. Stransky
Former Clinton bank robber murdered in Chicago alley
The body of Leo Lorengo, once tied to Clinton bank robberies, was found in an alley behind a Chicago saloon Sunday. He had been released from prison last spring after a five year sentence and previously wounded jaw during earlier capture. Snow conditions and local events fill the rest of this week’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leo Lorengo
Lorenzo
Milwaukee visitor observes scarce work and plans stay
Orrin Gleason of Milwaukee visits the Wesley Reynolds home and notes little work in Milwaukee. He expects to remain in Thomson for a time and comments on mood, while the high school plans a moving picture show on Saturday the 25th featuring the historical play The Constituus presented by Melcy Wall ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Gleason
Milwaukee
Wesley Reynolds
Thomson
Melcy Wallark
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Lel
Jim Munikert
Sic
Albert
Prius
Tye Marth
John Schade
Gardner
George Knabe
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Lucinda Gipharing
Doyle
Gertrude Orcutt
Jane Bennett
Margaret Sansum
Edward Martindale
Fred Wameden
Carrol
Thos
William Dyson
Nettie, Knight
Cal
Whiteside County
Kate Cole Whitney
Florence Provane
Messrs
Carley
Wheaton and
Walter Severance
Illinois
Leane Young
Elizabeth Lewis
Aline Hoofstitler
Sterling, Minois
Springer Heifers
Rhone
John Balk
Argo-Fa
Pyhone
R. H. Holm
Toussey Bros
Fay Garage
James Libberton
Chadwick
HR Au Louis Cardinals
Aa’s
Dobin
John Shrader
Otto Anderson
Thomson Bboy
Wisdom,sin
Church of Chist
Combined Circus
Adam's & Sheridan
H. V. Robison
E. C
Thorson
Ills
J. R. Bather CO
2Nd Ave
Iowa
Bell
Tri-City
K. B. Carpenter A. BE. Sheridan
John L. Brearton
Savanna, Illinois
Reimers’ Drug Store
Fulton, Ill
Frank Bros
Mr. Carroll
Elmer Engelking
Standard Oil
Dr. Hess
Francke & Switzer
Brockill’s
Hanover
A.M. Sv
Liv
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