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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
1
A historic hunt event develops in Illinois as residents organize a wolf and fox hunt across eastern lands. The route runs from Bower's corner to Sunfish bank, with Argo and Rush Cursoll's as meeting points. Fourteen captains for the east and sides, all to be in by 9 30 for a 10 o'clock start.
Miss Helen Atherton of Thomson wed Lester Vance of DeWitt Tuesday in a farm wedding. New couple plan to reside near DeWitt. The note recalls a previous double marriage of relatives and lists local hunters and attendees, with details of hunting plans and a lunch hosted by George Hicks at the round-up.
Mesdames Tucker Kane and Miss Gallagher of Fulton join Mesdames Lewis Carpenter Houghton Melendy Sears of Thomson for a 1 pm luncheon at John Gallagher home Monday. Knights of Pythias enjoyed a well attended evening with Field Deputy Mr Bell of Chicago delivering the main address. Home Talent Play by Harmon High students, with Miss Hollinshead Kenyon Sack Kness, set for Opera House Friday and Saturday January 30 and 31.
Mr and Mrs Sam Grim entertained a number of their friends at their home on Tuesday evening.
About 300 New York residents joined one of their first Fox hunts in years on Monday. Most hunters were from the township, with Lynn Curley shooting the sole fox. others were seen. A second hunt is planned for next Tuesday covering more bluffs, with hoped for better success. A music benefit at the High School on Thursday evening January 29 at eight features admission of 15 cents and 2 ids.
The Review notes receipt of a large box of oranges from Thos. Stagg at Manater Florida. Mr and Mrs Stagg say they expect to stay there until mid February. EC Pratt of Mt Carroll visited as a business caller today.
John Gallagher will hold a Closing Out Sale on Wednesday, January 28. He plans to move to Filton after the sale and the farm has been rented for the coming year. See his sale bills for the articles offered for sale. Ed McGinty is confined to his home under doctors care. Pneumonia is feared. Lynn Morgan is taking care of the market during illness.
D E Hollinshead installed a new electric washer in the Clark Williams residence during the past week.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fredericks of Shannon visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Green, sharing a social call and light conversation during the afternoon.
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