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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
1
The Publisher's Column reviews 1928 as a strong year and hopes for prosperity in 1929. It discusses shared prosperity, better living conditions, and health. It notes King George's health concerns and England's anxiety. It mentions a Chicago crime wave with nearly 500 deaths and calls for tougher law enforcement and addressing bribes in city offices.
Cordova Baptist Church messages call for renewed commitment as the new year arrives. Pastor A Carnell urges followers to reject old sins, embrace God’s will, and bring hope to the needy through Christ’s liberty, portraying a spiritual mission for a troubled year.
In Carroll County Circuit Court November Term 1928 Metropolitan Safe Insurance Company and others. Master on Chancery Charles E Stuart will, on January 19 1929 at one o clock in the afternoon at the courthouse west door Mt Carroll Illinois, offer for sale the described lands to satisfy the decree and amount due. Property includes portions of Section 25 80 acres plus 37 and 9 and 7 acres in Township 38 North Range 3 east. Subject to redemption by law. Dated Mt Carroll Illinois January 1988. Charles E Stuart Master in Chancery.
A town newspaper outlines a winter feature plan to publish a series on Thomson baseball teams from past eras. It invites local readers to help assemble write-ups on teams and players, seeks former players living away, and promises a final mythical all time Thomson team chosen by sports fans, stressing fun and fair play.
The article recalls Thomson's 1925 baseball squad made of home players, led by captain Luther Leavens, with Wallace Ware as catcher and brothers Blaine Leavens and Howard Leavens sharing pitching. It notes the team played Clinton Midways, Hanover Woolen Mills, and American Legion Clinton games, and mentions figures like Irve Medindale, George Potter, and Con Bertholf and Izey Brown, while inviting readers to share photos and memories.
Obituary notes two Thomson women, Alaina Davis Morgan and Amelia Morgan, detailing extended illness at Mercy Hospital Clinton and predeceased spouses. It lists nine grandchildren, one sister, and surviving sons Ray in Rockford, Harry, Lee, and Lynn of Thomson. Distant family and Royal Neighbors affiliations mentioned with reverent tone and mournful vows.
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