Vernon Todd of Milledgeville enters race for County Treasurer
Vernon S. Todd of Milledgeville announces his candidacy for county treasurer. A lifelong east end resident, landowner, and farmer, he cites deep local ties since 1837 and a background in real estate, Milledgeville business circles, and education at Milledgeville High School and Northwestern University. He says countywide support is growing and aims to gain recognition for his end of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon S. Todd
Milledgeville
Mr. Todd
Todds
Northwestern University
Evanston
Minneapolis
Todd
Dee Howard Seeks Carroll County Clerk Nomination
Dee Howard announces his candidacy for County Clerk, subject to voters in the April primaries. He has eight years with the sheriff’s office as sheriff and deputy and is praised for proven service. He urges voter support and confidence for immediate readiness in the clerk’s office.
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Dee Howard
Howard
Sheriff's Office
Carroll County
Gas station installation and church service cancellation
Installs Pump Mr. Hoffman of the Service Garage is putting in a Shell gas service station this week and expects to be equipped to serve patrons shortly. Rev Schaich has been confined to his home with an illness, and the preaching services at the Christian church on Sunday were not held.
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Hoffman
Shell
Schaich
The
Christian Church
Mr. Hoffman
Davenport
Confinement prompts hope for Griswold on Main Street
C. C. Griswold has been confined to his bed lately but hopes rise with spring that his health and spirit will improve and that he will again be one of us on Main Street.
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C. C. Griswold
Main Street
Three Carloads Shipped and Local Births Reported
Stock shipments from Fa and Savanna wagon deliveries fill week. Two baby girls born to Blair and Geary couples, Geary prize winner from local businesses. local mill purchase by Joe Sikema. expansion planned. Grade operetta attended. visits among residents. New school boards elected in Vinegar Hill, Center districts with vacancies. Community events include home talent play and Odd Fellows dance. Health updates on Jenks Melendy and Ed Williams. Brockill's offers Pam alive soap with dollar purchases during sale.
Representative Johnson Receives Helpful White House Calendar
Representative William R. Johnson of Freezfort recalls the Review with a House calendar that offers a fine view of the White House. The note expresses gratitude and says the calendar will be placed in a prominent desk position.
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William R. Johnson
Freezfort
House For Representatives
White House
W G Kent of Savanna Seeks Legislature Seat
W G Kent of Savanna announces candidacy for a Republican nomination in the Illinois General Assembly. A former member of the State Board of Equalization, he has practiced law in Savanna and served as City Attorney for three years. He cites support from Carroll Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties and asks voters in the district to back him in the primaries.
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W. G. Kent
Savanna
General Assembly
Iinois
Kent
State Board of Equalization
Boars
Springfield
Tax’ Commission
Dixon
Carroll Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Henry Wise for Sheriff
Henry Wise announces his candidacy for Carroll County sheriff in this issue of the Review. The candidate, dubbed Old Reliable, appeals for voter support at the primaries, noting his proven record, steady office management, and commitment to serving the public without regard to personal feelings. He will tour the territory and meet voters before the election.
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Henry Wise
Carrol County
Wise
Mrs Lewis to Stay With Daughter in Sterling Until March
Mrs M J Lewis will remain with her daughter Mrs Wm Hoofstitler in Sterling through the first of March and plans to depart this week. Prof Hemmer was a Chicago passenger Friday evening and will return to Thomson in time for school Monday morning.
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M. J. Lewis
Wm. Hoofstitler
Sterling
Prof. Hemmer
Chicago
Thomson
Livingston Visit Ends After Pleasurable Week
Mr and Mrs Wm Livingston returned from a visit with their daughter Mrs Leay and Mrs King of Rockford on Friday. They spent a pleasant week there and enjoyed their visit despite the chilly weather.
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Wm. Livingston
Davenport visit noted for garage trip with relatives
A Sunday outing to Davenport included a visit to a garage attended by the individual and several relatives. The event highlights familial gathering during a local weekend stop.
Connell and Connell Visit. Chicago Weekend for Teacher
John Connell of Mt Carroll visited on Sunday with his sister Miss Mary Connell. Miss Collins, a high school teacher, spent the weekend with a friend in Chicago.
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John Connell
Mt. Carroll
Miss Mary Connell
Miss Collins
Chicago
Savanna Readies for York Home Court Clash Tonight
Savanna basketball hosts York this evening with a fast visiting squad and a hopeful hometown crowd. Reported crowds expect a lively game as Savanna aims for a solid home win after a recent victory in a tough stretch.
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Savanna
York
Savanna Boys
Thomson
Whiteside Boys Defeat Erie Team 12–8 in Gym
In a second meeting the Whiteside lads topped the Erie team 12 to 8 at the local gym Friday evening. Stars included Ruby St. Ores and Johnny Pope up front with Rawlins at center Switzer and Smith as guards. Referee Bil Jenkins officiated efficiently.
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Erie
Whiteside Boys
Thomson
Ruby St. Ores
Johnny Pope
Herbert Rawlins
Phillip Switzer
Ernest Smith
Ivan Carroll
Bil Jenkins
Spelling Averages And Attendance Of YC 5.2 Seniors
The report lists six weeks spelling averages by class and semester with high achievers named. Seniors Daisy Balhouse and Hazel Kenyon score 98. Juniors Frances Hollinshead Verda Rush Chloe Jenkins Thriby Kauffman Fred Hood post top marks. Sophomores Beulah Orcutt Gladys Kauffman Edna Doden Gladys Dittmer Florence Smith Velma Schick Ruby Seims Thelma Schick Martha Rush Pearl Kauffman. Freshmen Opal Dittmer Florence Smith Velma Schick Ruby Seims Thelma Schick Martha Rush Pearl Kauffman also noted. Attendance records show students not absent or tardy and a few marked neither.
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Y.C. AL
Sophiomores
Daisy Balhouse
Hazel Kenyon
Frances Hollinshead
Verda Rush
Chloe Jenkins
Thrilby Kauffman
Vaughn Gaar
Fred Hook
Thiiiby Kauffman
Pearl Kauffman
Ruth Melendy
Alice Ottens
Martha Rush
Ruby Seim
Florence Smith
Lorraine Wintherwan
Paul Smith
Cale Tenkins
Beulich Orcutt
Hilda Pape
Mildred Daden
Abienee Gaar
Mabelluharing
Paul Wilt
Ivani Roli
Valta Bowers
Thomsen Shipping Association Seeks Manager
The Thomsen Shipping Association board will meet February 6 1926 to appoint a manager for the coming year. They will review applications and select a candidate to begin in March 1926. Submit your details and contact information so the association can reach you.
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Thomsen Shipping Association
Will Lee
ASPD
Jesph Thomesp Shipping Asso
Rush W. Carroll Seev
Treas
Mrs Greason and son Escape Burlington Train Collision
Mrs Joella Greason and her son Russell narrowly escaped injury when their vehicle was spared by the engineer of a Burlington noon passenger train Saturday. The train made a sudden stop after the driver noticed danger, averting a likely serious accident.
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Joella Greason
Russell
Burlington
Acker Seeks Second Term as State Representative
John Acker seeks renomination after one term, touting a record of delivering for Northwestern Illinois. He highlights active district service, support for road projects, and pushing for five highways under the new bond issue, noting only a portion will be funded and urging voters to compare his Springfield record.
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John Acker
Acker
Northwestern
Illinois
Springfield
Oak Park man visits home as Chicago stock trip departs
Norm Lewis of Oak Park visits home folks while Claus Prins Jake Prins Ben Dykstra Pete Balk and Lew Sears ride with five Chicago stock cars Wednesday evening bound for the city.
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Norm Lewis
Oak Park
Claus Prins
Jake Prins
Ben Dykstra
Pete Balk
Lew Sears
Chicago
York Co operative Theatre presents The Fighting Demon
Richard Almadge stars in The Fighting Demon at York Co operative Theatre with active stunts and comedy. Also showing Teiling ver Rest in the final variety. Reserved seats for the 8 15 and 8 35 shows on February 20 promise a lively news show and laughs.
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Richard ‘Almadge
Carroll County voters urged to support Tam candidate for treasurer
A resident announces Tam as a candidate for Carroll County treasurer in the Republican primary on April 13, 1926. The message requests voters’ support from Carroll County residents.
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Carroll County
Mrs Thos Orcutt Celebrates 70th Birthday Dinner
Sunday marked the 70th birthday of Mrs Thomas Orcutt with all her children present. She received flowers and well wishes as home guests shared a noon dinner. Homerate family members at the gathering included Mr and Mrs Marl Orcutt of Savanna and Mr and Mrs John Kustes and granddaughter Laureta Doyle of Fulton, along with Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith. The M E Ladies Aid plans a pastry sale at Lewis Garage on Saturday January 30 at ten o'clock.
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Thomas Orcutt
Asist
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Lewis Garage
Alfred S. Babb Announces Republican Candidacy for 12th District
Alfred S Babb announces his candidacy for representative from the twelfth senatorial district in the Republican primaries on April 13. He appeals to men and women in the district to support his renomination and reelection, pledging to continue work for the district’s best interests based on his record from the last session.
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Isenius
Tlineis
Alfred S Babb
Twelfth Distriets
Kent Seeks Republican Primary Vote for Assembly Seat
Stephen son Jo Daviess and Cavall Counties announces his candidacy for Representative in the General Assembly of Illinois. He respectfully solicits Republican voters to support him at the April primary, urging men and women to cast votes.
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Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Cavall
Republicas
Genetl Assembly
Ameis
Republican Party
Wen
W.G Kent
Nominee Campaigns for Carroll County Clerk and Sheriff
Fragmentary OCR notes show Walter Kowat sen seeking Republican support for Carroll County Clerk in the April 26 primary and a Sheriff candidate appealing to voters. The text references Illinois and dates but is garbled. likely a local party slate announcement with names and roles.
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Tama
Carroll County
Olinvis
Walter KO Watsens
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Clint Geary
Geary
Thomson, Fulton and
Clinton
Joe Sikema
Lyons
Thos. Hansen
Will St. Ores
Ellendale
J. M. Carroll
Sarah Libberton
Vinegar Hill
Wm. Traum
Rudolph Helms
Argo
M. M. Moyer
Center
Arthur Robinson
Alice McKee
Roy Barrett
Donlald
Clintor
Roy
Doe Melendy
al Cooper
Clarence Coopes Home
Victor Carleson
Austin, Minn
Wm. Ford
Chas
Janiga
Markee Beck
Sabula
Hanover
Ed Williams
Brockill’s
Sha
Llinois
Carrell
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