Route 78 survey to map Morrison to Mt Carroll road
Surveyors are working on Route 78 between Morrison and Mt Carroll as officials plan rights of way and grading contracts this spring. The work includes center line and cross section surveys, with the project tying into the cement highway plan. A hearing will decide routes 82 92 and 78 alignments, and bids for heavy grading are expected soon.
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H. C. Allen
Springfield
Volk Maier
Highway Department
Morison
Mt. Carroll
Morrisor
Carroll
Prophetstown
Geneseo
Prophtstown
Rock Falls
Peoria
la Moille
Annawan
LaMoisie
Prophiestown
Anawan
Buda
Peria
Morrison Sentinel
Route 78 Definitively Settled Through Ideal Area
The Morrison Mt Carroll road will host the new route with the original platting. Survey work has begun and indications show grading this summer to create another paved Carroll County road by 1930.
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Morrison-Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Choose Jurors for March Term of Local Court Carroll County
The list names jurors drawn for the March term of Carroll County Circuit Court. Washington Adam Rath. Woodland Bert Buckwalter George Randecker Frank Davis. Cherry Grove Charles Mowery Harry Sword. Shannon Wm Fuchs Wm Beck Howard Woessner Hue Heuerman. Rock Creek Dan Eckman Ralph Flickinger J M Kinkade Frank Lamoreux Harry Linskill. Mr Carroll Chas Dresbach. Savanna George Becker Thos Brennan Clyde Brown R D Fields. Elmer Florrey Henry Coyle Eber Dale. York Otto Switzer H B Strauch A W Tape Fred Doden Lewis Messinger. Fair Haven Wm H Hartman Wyson M Almey G B Teets Geo Martz H N Nicholas Alonzo Shipman. Elkhorn Grove Raymond Krauss.
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Carroll County
Washington
Adam Rath
Woodland
Bert Buckwalter
George Randecker
Frank Davis
Cherry Grove
Charles Mowery
Harry Sword
Shannon
Wm. Fuchs
Wm. Beck
Howard Woessner
Hue Heuerman
Rock Creek
Dan Eckman
Ralph Flickinger
J. M. Kinkade
Frank Lamoreux
Harry Linskill
G. B. Teets
Geo. Martz
H. N. Nicholas
Alonzo Shipman
Elkhorn Grove
Raymond Krauss
Horse Sale Planned by Clif Wilson in Kimball
Clif Wilson of Kimball South Dakota announces a sale of a large lot of Dakota horses at Shrader's barn this Saturday. Wilson is known locally for selling quality stock and the event will begin after the noon hour.
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Clif Wilson
Kimball
South Dakota
Shrader
Boy Scout Notes Highlights Lena Church Service
A special Scout service at Lei Methodist Church honored Father and Son participants with Rev J I Robeson delivering a talk on Troop work. Plans for similar services in Lena area churches. Friday January 27 features a Father and Son Banquet celebrating the President's Cup win. McConnell Scout Hike shows most boys earning floor tests in fire-building and cooking. Troop 1 Savanna maintains first in the President's Cup Coast with a 130 weekly score. Galena 1 follows at 278 total, with other troops listed by weekly points and overall standings.
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Panquet
Lei Methodist
Lute
Hie
Cours
J. i. Robeson
Lena
Lena Methodist Church
McConnell
Ike
Rockow
Shippy
Savanna
Galena
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Stockton
Lanark
BSA
Church Services Jan 22 and 29 at Thoutsan and Coffey Corners
Catholic rites led by Rev J d Clancy and Rev J Hackett with Mass Benediction and sermon times at 9 30 and 10 o'clock. Readings Epistle Romans 16 21 Gospel about the leper and Matt 8 14 27. The Tempest at Sea sermon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoutsan
J. d. Clancy
Vaslor
J. Hackett
Epille
Rom
Elvan
Coffey Corners
Clancy
Fire at Fairhaven Destroys Barn and Contents
Monday noon fire at the John Creom farm east of Fairhaven engulfed the barn interior after hay chutes dropped blazing bundles. E Wollinger rushed to rescue stock and alerted by telephone. Firemen arrived but the blaze was too far advanced, destroying the building machinery hay straw and grain. Insurance coverage implied.
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E. Wollinger
John Creom
Fairhaven
Motion Picture Theatre Big Community Asset
Civic leaders nationwide call the motion picture theatre a community asset and business builder. Exhibitor's Herald notes strong support from exhibitors, producers, and chambers of commerce praising theatres for boosting local activity and drawing customers. Morrison city promoters seek funds to build a new theatre seen as a valuable civic asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Herald
Morrisim
Morrison
Inel
Dissolve Partnership Between McMahon and Bell in Fulton Illinois
The partnership previously existing between Chas C McMahon and Vine Bell under the firm name McMahon and Bell has been dissolved Jahon will continue the practice of law with offices in the Allison Building Fulton Illinois Mr Bell will continue general practice with offices in the Wyne Deaver Building Fulton Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
C. McMahon and Vine
Bell
Om and
Jahon
Allison Building
Fulton, Tirois
Wyne Deaver
Fulton, Tlinois
Cage Tourney at Hillsdale Feb 10 11
Plans for the event have been perfected with nine teams to compete. Cordova Erie Prophetstown Tampico Atkinson Annawan Hoopnole Coal Valley Reynolds invited. C W Whitten of Chicago will conduct the drawings for the Illinois High School Athletic Association tournament.
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Hillsdale
Cordova
Erie
Prophetstown
Tampico
Atkinson
Annawan
Hoopnole
Coal Valley
Reynolds
Illinois High School Athletic Association
C. W. Whitten
Chicago
Chicago and Milwaukee and St Paul R R changes name
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway adopts the Pacific name, with minor pay raises for station staff. Watertown station to close. all business moving to East Moline, then Moline or Rock Island. Community notices mention church activities, volunteering plans, and a 1928 masons installation event set for Thursday evening.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Tri-Cities
Sturtevant Wisconsin
Winds Commerce Commission
Watertown
East Moline
Moline
Rock Island
Promises and Faith: The Longest Way Around Is Sweetest
Fragmented text describes a church message urging accountability for unkept promises to God and community. It notes a Sunday School and preaching services with a planned lecture by Dr. G. P. Ventura on the Philippines, dated Feb 5, with new tickets required and a free will offering.
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Gabe Ob
Waleed
Gagia
Wohiebhaike
Ian
Alaliel
Enuch
Coandoavor
Kiva
Ventura
The
Philipines
Philipine Islands
Installation and Feast at Yates Cafe Focused Meeting
The Modern oc dmer held their installation of officers and enjoyed a sumptuous feast at Yates Cafe. Attendance was good, with plentiful cats on hand. weather forecasts warn of a severe cold snap though arrival time remains uncertain.
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Yates Cafe
Odd Fellows
Local Notices and Family Updates Amid Winter Snows
A jumble of township notes records visits, illnesses, and social events. Residents including Harvey Allen, Mr and Mrs A Achott, J McGinnty, Ida Miskle, and the Leavens family are mentioned with absences, hospital visits, and family gatherings. February club activities and church events are announced as roads improve. The Chicago auto show and local gatherings are referenced along with holiday travel and visitors from Michigan and Rockford.
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Julia. Reasina
Ida Miskle
Michigan
Gus Leavens
Review announces York Township Spelling Contest start
The York Township Review begins its Third Annual Spelling Contest with weekly word lists starting next week. Forty words are published each week, followed by the Perfect Spellers list from the schools the next week, culminating in a free Spelling Bee at the Opera House this spring. Participating schools include Thomson Consolidated Grade, Argo-Fa, Sandridge, Parkhill, Ideal, Bristol, and Center.
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York Township
Some Lune
Thomson Consolidated Grade
Argo-Fa
Sandridge
Parkhill
Ideal
Bristol
Center School
Local social notes and farm reports from Lanark area
Argo Mr and Mrs John Carroll and daughter Lois were Sunday guests at Nina Kenyon's home. Carlson of Camanche Iowa are parents of twin girls born Monday. Alvin Hook son of Ralph Hook ill with appendicitis after Dr Sagner diagnosed. Alvin operated at Jane Lamb hospital and recovering. Sack and daughter visited Savanna on Tuesday. Guy Peterbough entertained relatives Wednesday evening with supper and games. attendees included Dubble Serle Mathias Zuck and Monigolds of Lanark. Peterbough shipped 2 carloads of corn. Elmer Zuck aided unload. Paul Witt visited Van Sack Tuesday. Rudolph Holm shipped cattle and hogs Monday. The McKee and Moyer sale Tuesday drew a large crowd and sold well.
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John Carroll
Lois
Nina Kenyon
V. Carlson
Camanche
Iowa
Carlson
Golding Farm
Alvin Hook
Ralph Hook
Sagner Wass
Alvin
Jane Lamb Hospital
Chas. Sack
Savanna
Guy Peterbough
Ed Dubble
Mary Serle
Ben Mathias
Homer Zuck
Mira
Henry Arnold
Elmer Zuck
Luther Monigold
Lanark
Paul Witt
van Sack
Rudolph Holm
McKee and Moyer
Ideal School Pupils With Perfect Attendance Record
Report notes December attendance 23 days with pupils George Geary Harry McKee Roderick Geary William Lartz imert Hans Walter Lartz Russell Green Nora Mae Green Verna Oakley Elinor McKee Helen Oakley Atte Lartz Doris Green Florence Green Jean Rawlins. Also lists first four months of school 87 William Lartz Elmer Hans Elmor McKee Harry McKee perfect attendance 212 terms 434 days. Verna and Helen Oakley perfect in attendance 1 1 2 terms 262 days. Mrs Emily Sheridan noted in bank form day. work described as brisk with figures, some garbled text.
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George Geary
Harry McKee Roderick Geary
William Lartz
Imert Hans Walter Lartz
Russell Green
Nora Mae Green
Verna Oakley
Elinor McKee
Helen Oakley
Atte Lartz
Doris Green
Florence Green
Jean Rawlins
Elmor McKee
Harry McKee
Verna
Emily Sheridan
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Woring
BOY Scout
Mation Bsa Broadcasting
Motion Picture Theatre
George Homedew
M. E
Mr. Welch
Kansas City
Ladies Aid
Alice Lewis
Danial Harney
Kathryn Hammond
Thei
Nettie Philips Beired
Richard
Wig
Frank Brown
Athrehel
RONAL
Mazonic Hall
Stratton
Morten
Masons
Eastern State
Porter French
Joan Martindale
Wisconsin
Porter
John
Gertie Pape
M Wwillis Pape
Willis
Arthur Pape
Lew Schildmiller
Pape
City
Sam. Talioson
Cedrac
Sarah Barnhart
Johnson
Terre Haute
Ind
Chillicothe
Laoyd
Sambo
Anomgd
Saburday
Ttuupenga
Harvey Allen
Johnson Way
Pick
Auden Whiterner
Glin
Arthur Gaureh
Vera
Peter Aggen
Air
A. N. Achott
Gulf Port
Uatigs
Ellith Bowers
T. N. T. Club
Kay Rupple
Rupple
1Rd
Clifton Bennett
Leckford
Mary Houghton
Wlso
Rockford
R. J. Houghton
Bert Rt
Houghton
W. A. Adams
Cis
Sam Grim
Charles Harris
Chadwick
Mee
Chesnuut
Oren
Mr Sterling, NL
Chesnutt
Mt. Sterling
Re‘sche
Minneapolis
Argo FA
Ideal School
Elmer Hans
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