Mary Ellen Claypool, Spencer Resident, Dies at 60
Mary Ellen Claypool, lifelong Spencer resident, died Wednesday June 4 after a brief illness rooted in diabetes. Born April 26 1866 in Livingston County Illinois, she married L. Claypool in 1883 and lived on a farm before moving to Spencer town. Survived by husband four daughters Mrs Henry G, Mrs R. C. Anderson, Miss Babelle and an infant son Raymond (died 1904). Funeral Saturday at the Methodist church with interment at Riverside cemetery. services led by Dr. J. Clegg, with members of the Methodist class and W R C in attendance.
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Livingston
Iolinois
Maryston
L. Claypool
Thomson
Ivy
Hn Union
Henry G
Vy. C. Anderson
Fabelle
Raymond
Riverside Cemetery
Claypool
Episcopal Church
Jed
Mrs. Claypool
Isle of Somewhere
Metroarch
C. A. Claypool
Ft. Dodge
Nie
Florance Claypool
Ity
Riverside Pry
Spencer
Purple and Gold Girls to Serve Dinner for YMC A board
The Home Economies girls plan a Tuesday dinner at 6 o'clock for the YMC A Education board and faculty. The boys lost Friday night 31 20. Our team to play Savanna here Friday. Semester exams start Thursday and Friday of this week, ending six weeks later.
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Y. C. U. S. Board of Esscation
B. B
Savanna
Star Cars to Sell at Reduced Prices This Year
James Libberton, Argo-Fa garage man and Star dealer, announces in this issue that the Star four will be sold this year in four models two-door sedan four-door sedan business coupe and business roadster with prices from 495 to 570 dollars. The Star six will be renamed the Durant six and offered in three groups s5 65 and 7B with prices from 795 to 1550 dollars. Full details are expected after the Chicago automobile show which Libberton plans to attend.
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James Libberton
Argo- Fa
Chicago
Libberton
Savanna Orpheum Presents Week of Attractions
The Savanna Orpheum Theatre lists attractions for Wednesday through Monday. Fred Thomson stars with his famous horse in a western and the1920s era serial Silver Comes Thru with Silver King. Vera Reynolds and Kenneth Thomson headline Almost Human and a Shoulder Arms reissue with Charlie Chaplin. Sunday and Monday feature Mark Sevest and Harrison Ford in The Grin and The Pollman Comedy and New Reel.
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Orpheum Theatre
Savanna
Fred Thomson
Sheriff Kelly Closes Fulton Road Boat House
Sheriff W. Kelly shut down a Fulton road boat house blamed for notoriety. A bungalow on the highway east of Fulton remained unoccupied while complaints described nocturnal activity. Local rumor tied operators Brownie Tompkins of Clinton Morrison Sentinel to the site as suspicions circulated for weeks.
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W. Kelly
Fulton
Marley
Brownie” Tompkins
Clinton Morrison Sentinel
Morrison Sentinel
Timgalow
Thomson Pulton
Largest dance of the year at Thomson Dance Club
The Thomson Dance Club held its largest dance of the year with attendees in their worst attire and a 25 cent fine for those ignoring the hard time portion. Prizes went to the locally honored hardest looking boy and girl, and another dance is planned for Friday evening.
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Thomson Dance Club
Everone
Route 78 Project Sails Toward Construction
Vern Rawling of Ideal reported a Springfield road department letter saying surveyors will work on route 78 in the near future. Surveyors were already on site, indicating prompt action. The project appears set to advance, with grading likely this coming summer and paving the next summer.
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Vern Rawling
Ideal
Springfield
Vernon
Local Clergy and Residents Shuffle The Parsonage Move
John Carrell will relocate to Thomson occupying the Methodist parsonage for the coming year. Alvin Wool advanced to a new posting last week and Mrs WA Adams was discharged per the Jane Lanik proceedings.
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John Carrell
John
Thomson
Alvin Wool
Jane Lok Hey
WA Adams
Jane Lanik
To Use Watch as Compass in the Northern Hemisphere
A rough guide describes using a watch as a compass by aligning the hour hand toward the sun and finding halfway between the bear hand and noon. The method places the sunward direction in the north in the northern hemisphere and north in the southern hemisphere.
Let Them Say About Living Beyond Your Means
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote warns that critics target lifestyle choices and furniture, noting social pressure and vehicle expectations. The piece suggests not worrying about others' opinions and staying true to personal means.
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Cincismate Enquirer
Velvet’s Origin Unknown
Velvet originated in China or Iedia but most likely died forever, a cradle of silk and native activity. The piece notes the unknown origin and criticizes past dynasties for a petulant habit.
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China
Iedia
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