Village Echo 60th Year and Local Civic Message
The Thomson based Village Echo marks its sixtieth year with publication history and notes on The Review 1895. Publisher Foster L Stagg and H G Stagg as business manager join Harriett Smith and Kenneth Whitney as reporters. The notice urges Carroll County residents to support churches, banks, taxes, insurers, and local vendors, praising citizens as the backbone of the nation and promising continued dedication in future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster L. Stagg
H. G. Stagg
Harriett Smith
Kenneth Whitney
Carroll County
Milledgeville Review Highlights Local Civic Drives
The 1935 plan attacks milledgeville and Carroll county goals including improving roads from Milledgeville to Thomson and Chadwick, funding a county patrol highway in the south, and promoting competitive sports. It praises the new Milledgeville Methodist church, notes harsh winter travel, and surveys local figures from Mt Carroll to Savanna on politics, sports, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Argo-Fa
Chadwick
Carroll County
Milledgeville
Thomson Melon
Jrimmer’s
George Teets
Mt Carroll county notes and upcoming Roosevelt ball plans
The Mt Carroll area reports treacherous roads on the Mt Carroll Savannah highway prompting officials to stay off the icy stretches. D S Smith finalizes Roosevelt ball arrangements for January 36 aiming to raise funds for infantile paralysis. Ding Eaton muses on headline writing. Sequoia club members stroll Mt Carroll, Francis Shimer gym workouts cause stiffness, and Mt Carroll community club to host a memorial service at the Majestic theatre Friday at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Tuckey
Weidman Hills
Mt. Carroll-Savannah
D.S. Smith
Ding” Eaton
Sequoia Club
Francis Shimer
Mt. Carroll Community Club
Majestic Theatre
Chadwick Advertisers and Local Residents Through Time
A collage notes 1915 to today entries for Chadwick, listing Forest Shibley and Forest Spahr as new amateur photography firm additions, Knuss Marco hood ads, Naniga and Anderson family ties, Weary bankers, Rideout and Plumer marriage, Hartfield moves, Taylor at the metal telephone meeting, and local business shifts from hardware and livery to auto services. It tracks residents in Chicago, Sandwich Lil, Detroit, Freeport, and Isabell ND, with bank leadership changes and evolving electrical lighting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shibley & Spahr
Chadwick
Forest Shibley
Forest Spahr
Forest Shibley Hves
Ghicago
U. S
Forest Spahrs
Sandwich
Lil
W. J. Knuss
Standard
Kness
Anderson, Ia
Parlor Humor and Moral Tales From a Rural Gathering
A collage of rural anecdotes and sermons features jokes about a minister, a boy named Johnnie, and a tale of a father joking about astigmatism. It includes a long classroom exchange, reflections on honesty, and light humor about daily life.
Julius Eickert Bags A 14 Pound Fox Near Chadwick
Julius Eickert tracked a fox through snow near the Ben Rosenberry place and shot the animal, a fine old jackal weight reported as 14 pounds. The pelt is displayed at the fur buying office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Eickert
Fox
Chadwick
O.? Jy. Imet
REMAINS QUITE ILL ILLINOIS COAL PRODUCTION UPDATE
Illinois coal production shows a December peak with over 4 500 tons mined daily, tracing back to March when 8 million tons were extracted. The Wake contract termination and farming notes include quail concerns in Carrel county amid drought, and veteran editor Cal M Feezer has been homebound, with pheasants being distributed from the State Department. Farmers are urged to adopt pre seeding methods for crops and quail habitat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Dancer
Cal M. Feezer
Mt. Carrot
Demosrat
Nxor
Carrel
Mitrer-Democrat
Sform
Ielley Fae
Java
Farnys
Obercate Milledgville Church Services Prepared
Fragmented OCR text notes church services at Obercate Milledgville with plans for a dinner and events forthcoming. Mentions county committee and fear of a bad day, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eigerBle
Bauday
Ever
Gert County Aceromiitre
Perak
Local notes and obituaries from Savanna and Mt Carroll
A summary of community items includes funeral notices for Mr. Shannon of Carroll County and Burials in Savanna cemetery. Mentions of local families Foltz and Bennetts, milk truck shortages, road conditions causing freight delays, and weather impact on daily life. Also references to church gathering with sermon by Neouth and a meeting in progress if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TM Lewis
Coeaentey
Vande Carroll
Foltz
Benjumo
Savanna
Shannon
Milwaukee
Carroll County
Tomlinson
Mt Carroll
Buriad Agi
Folta
Carewoll
Daviess
Bennett
Chadwick
Thomson
Henry Stoner
Wisconsin
Arxo
Route TR
Delia Williams
Mt. Carroll
George Bittner
Denatt
Local notes from Spring Valley and nearby towns
Spring Valley ladies aid to meet at Mrs James McCuj kitch Fulton on Wednesday. Mrs Ward Gridley to host NGL club at Mrs Caroline Henslee's Thursday. Residents report slow recovery for Mrs Henslee. Frank Cian shipped two carloads of hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Farmers attend farm bureau dinner and meeting Wednesday. Wm Akker left Saturday for hospital. Lunenecker recovering from fall while repairing. Farmers attended adjustment program at Ustick town hall Tuesday with Howard Abbott speaker. Meeting at Mrs Russell Estead Friday. Two Mt Carroll youths to study aviation in California. Descriptions of local horses and cattle headed for sale. Residents of Chadwick recall boyhood flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
James McCujkitch
Fulton
Ward Gridley
Caroline Henslee
Frank Cian
Chicago
Nece
Farm Bureau
Dininyr
Meetae
Wm Akker
Lunenecker
Ustick Town Hall
Howard Abbott
Aker
Russell Estead
Illinois Bank Deposits Show Marked Increase in 1834
Illinois bank deposits show a marked rise in 1834 with totals near 629,059 in 16 banks at year end 1833. The piece lists deposits, assets, and reopened banks, plus farm machinery and agriculture items including Fordson tractors and Deering equipment. Names like Ward Weidman and Clifford Dingman appear among farming delegates and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Nerett
Barrett
Lowa
Ward Weidman
Mr Carrey
Clifford Dingman
Edward Moe
Chedwick
Local notes from Sandridge amid ice and mild upheaval
The Sandridge column reports icy roads and wandering winds hampering travel at 8 am on Monday. Neighbors recall Connell’s kindness in past city ventures, while lines recall a chimney fire image and the year’s losses. Farmers weigh alfalfa risks from recent ice, and Herb Almquist’s family settle into a new home vacated by Roy Devin. News covers a memorial, Lena Johnson’s hospital operation, Kyle McGinnis’s cold recovery, and Mrs Big-Rupple’s weekend travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Herb Almquist
Roy Devin
Decker
Gus Leavens
Clyde Etnyre
Lena Johnson
Iplace
W Johnson
Freejnr
Kyle McGinnis
Dori
Harriett Roggendorf
Wil
Lyan Curley
Ivery
Moses Lake
Lanark company to build office on lot near home
Announcement states Lenark Mutual Telephone plans a modern building on its lot. A house on the site has been sold to Monroe Poffenberger, who will move it to a lot adjacent to his home. Construction of the office building will likely start this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carroll
H. B. Walker
Carrell
Lanark
Cal Feezer
jHe
Frank Ross
Hay Westfall
Savanna
Ivy
Earl Gleason
Isabell
N. D
Earl
Bart
Lewis Motor Co
Genoa
Leo
Iniman
Jouko
Derek
Lister
Lanark Company
TQ Build
Lenark Stutual Telephone
Monroe Poffenber
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Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Thomson Review
Hlingis
BANK
F.L
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Treasury
Benjamin Franklin
Els
Frank Knox
Chicago Daily News
Christian Science Monitor
Orary Stiles
Carroll Counts
Aimee
Wade
Lew Alexander
Anges
Lew
Renator
Chomsoi
Hue
Ani
Duwno
Mylun
Dant Metnze
Mau Thayer
Lorread
Doh Ashpole
Charlie Wilt
Dewey Dyksten
Carroll F
Carrell County
Norm French
Thome
Sin
Charles Marth
Savanna Vinely
Charlie
Ivan Lewes
Jie
Greenleaf
Henry Cooley
Squire
Savanna Glock ‘Yards
Jonks
Ilinois Utilities Co
Goodenough's
Morrison
Florence Naniga
Weary
B. H. Rich
Detroit
Mich
Farmers State Bank
J. Schremer
Miss Rideout
Helen Plumer
Freeport
Helen
Linsd Schreiner
Plumer
Daugh
EM. Hartfield
Aby
James Taylor
Metaal Telephone Company
Milledreville
Boon
Hembert & Zugebhwerdt
Henry d Johnson
Delia Melendy
Marie Schade
Garrett Bothous
James Crow
Joe
Lucas
W. McGey
Thomson Link
Garrett Bolhous
Nevia Elevner Co
Palace Ault
Smith’s Cafe
Mimoiski Co
Dr. J
McNulty
Thomson Auto Supply House
Myron Tibbetts
MecCor
Thomson Bank
Sarrett Bolhous
Potter Bros
Morrie, i
Palace Auto and Livery
John Fredericks
Laurence
Smiths Cafe
Thomson Aste
EL H. Keltner
Wes
Beilting
Tae Lewis Motor Co
Sharpe
George Washington
Urleans
Jay Burrell
J.D. B
Ian
Moses
Paul
Ananias
Belle Plaine
Frank Wall
Maquoketa
Frank
Little Johnny
Johnnie
Ho Arene
Spring Valley
California
Chass- Wick
Chadwick Lutheran Aid
Tieustis Frant
Harha
Wim
Guerm Mrank
Howard Rummel
Fordson Tractor
Oliver Seatter
Deeree
Hayes Corm
Deere
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