Tomorrow Is National Holiday for Everyone
Tomorrow the Fourth will be observed with celebrations in Kimton Morrison Freeport all towns expect large turnout. Events include boat racing water polo push ball games bands and fireworks with Chateau Thierry themed programs at Coliseum Morrison Hotel Orchestra to lead music. Horse races and touring acts at the fair grounds render a full day of festivities across DeWitt and Fulton for the holiday.
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Kimton
Morrison
Freeport
Into
Clinton
Safa
Savanna
Saes
Freworks
Chateau Thierry
Coliseum
Morrison Hotel
Icago
Forrison
Rophestown
Fair Grounds
Port
DeWitt
Iowa
Iinois
Fulton
Local Notes From Fairhaven Area Patchwork
Fragmented readout mentions MIRHAVEN in Schuard driving a new sedan. Mrs. Jim Isenhart visited relatives in Fairhaven on Sunday. Mary Merkle of California visits Fairhaven friends formerly home. George Stein family caring for his mother. Jo Sicker builds a new house on his farm. L B Isenhart family spent Sunday with daughter Carroll. Recent rains hindered Wrens field work near Rock Creek.
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Jim Isenhart
Ick
Airhaven
Mary Merkle
California
Ising
Fairhaven
Sas
George Stein
Jo Sicker
L. B. Isenhaart
Daugh
MS Carroll
Tea Party for Miss Williams in MOE Parsonage
Afternoon tea held at the MOE parsonage in Omaha Nebraska in honor of Miss Williams. Five young ladies attended with Miss Olive, enjoying games and amusements following a dainty refreshment spread.
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K Williams
Crindaw
Olive
Omaha
Howard Leavens Shuts Out Hanover in Big Local Victory
Howard Leavens pitched masterly for the Red Spots as they defeated Hanover on the local diamond last Sunday. The game remained scoreless through six innings before the Red Spots broke through with three runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth, aided by Brandy Ware's three base hit. Hanover, after twelve games this season, has won ten and suffered two losses, including this one to the Dubuque Studebakers.
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Howard Leavens
Red Spots
Hanover
Thomson
Brandy Ware
Dubuque Studebakers
Enjoy Excurson On Capitol Steamer Outing From Savannah
Several young folks from here enjoyed an excursion out of Savannah on the steamer Capitol Sunday evening. Those who attended from here were Gladys Mathis Minnie Scott of Sterling Mary Houghton Leota Carroll Margaret Stagg and Ellen Stage. Accompanying them were Frank Brown Jr Clyde Graharing Herbert Rawlins Herbert Stores and Izey Brown.
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Excurson
Savanna
Capitol
Gladys Mathis
Minnie Scott
Sterling
Mary Houghton
Leota Carroll
Margaret Stagg
Ellen Stage
Frank Brown Jr
Clyde Graharing
Herbert Rawlins
Herbert Stores
Izey Brown
York Baptist Meetings Ended in a Three Week Revival
A three week revival at York Baptist church led by Rev. Frank M Dunk of Normal Illinois ended last Sunday with twelve baptism candidates, ten joining the church. Attendance limited by farmers’ work from recent rains. pastor and congregation celebrate increased membership and vitality. Sealed bids due July 11 1924 for school building renovation in Carroll County District No 74 Thomson Illinois including basement concrete work and toilets. district clerk A E Sheridan to provide specs.
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York Baptist Church
Frank M Dunk
Normal
Ill
Carroll County
Thomson
Illinois
A. E. Sheridan
Savanna Set to Claim County and District Title
Reports say Savanna plans to claim the county and district championship within days, though verification is uncertain. They boast while noting games against Hanover and Thomson, with Thomson and Savanna both winning against nearby teams. outcomes include Savanna beating Clinton 10 to 3 and Thomson sweeping Comanche Indians.
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Savanna
Hanover
Thomson
Clinton American Legion
Clinton
Comanche Indians
Spring Valley Ladies Aid Meet and Nearby Community Notes
Spring Valley Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs C R McKee on Wednesday. A Robertson schoolhouse farm bureau meeting drew a large crowd last Friday. Spring Valley Fourth of July picnic postponed due to other celebrations. Arthur Church and Vera Aggenif hosted by Alfred Church in Fulton. Harry Allen and nine sons spent Sunday at Fred Horton’s in Lida. Mr and Mrs Samuel McCullagh of Fulton visited Tanes McCullagh's home. Roy Swanson and daughter visited John McCullagh. Ernest Wiltser and Kenneth Wiltser repair farm equipment in Spring Valley. Miss Margarit Aitken returns home for summer vacation. Mrs Curt Wit injured by electric wringer. Dr Sagner treated wound then she went to Clinton for further examination.
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Ladies Aid Society
C. R. McKee
Farm Bureau
Robertson
Pouse
Spring Valley
Arthur Church
Vera
Peter Aggenif
June
Alfred Church
Fulton
Harry Allen
Fred Horton
Lida
Samuel McCulliagh
Tanes McCullagh
Roy Swansot
John McCullagh
Ernest Wiltser
Karneth
Week End Guests In Thomson Were
Week end guests in Thomson were Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds Lee at the Mrs A E Lewis home Earl Bennett and family at the Mrs Orella Bennett home Mrs Grace Tetter and children of LeClaire Iowa at Mrs Dorcas St Ores The army worm has appeared in Carrell county and it will pay farmers to watch crops closely This insect is one of the quickest destroyers of crops and is as harmful as foot and mouth disease.
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Frank Reynolds ~ Lee
A. E. Lewis
Earl Bennett
Orella Bennett
Grace Tetter
LeClaire
Iowa
Dorcas
St. Ores
Carrell County
Morrison All Stars to Face Red Spots Sunday
Morrison's all star team from Themalk city will travel to the local diamond Sunday to oppose the Red Spots. The Morrison lineup is built from four twilight teams and is reportedly strong. Haber is expected to pitch, with past foe Thomson fans recalling his win against the Thom on team.
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Morrison
Themalk City
Twlight
Haber
Thomson
Thomon
Chautauqua Opening Next Thursday Sprint of Tickets urged
Thomson's Chautauqua opens next Thursday with strong backing plans in place. Attendance and results expected to be satisfactory. Promote season tickets through local sellers. Last Friday's barn dance at Pape's barn drew a large crowd from the area.
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Thomson
Chautauqua
Pape
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To Be Sane
Clinton. Morrison and
Varrone
Mirhaven
Schuard
Wrens
Fey
York
Monee
Curt Wit
Mrs. Morrell of
Wm. Brockill
Thomson Chautauqua
Inc
American Legion
Clinton Park
Daniel Hogan
Savanna Boys Band
Middle West
Clinton Citizen's
Morrison Hotel Orchestra of
Chicago
Clinton Coliseum
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