Court House News and Local Court Movements
Court actions include Mr Eaton relocating fixtures to the current judge’s chambers with plans to move the judge’s chambers to the third floor occupying Eaton and secretary Lydia Holman’s quarters. James Trafford, 81, died at the county farm where he had lived since 1924 after coming from Savannah. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm at the farm with burial in Savannah. Sheriff Shiley secured streams for a park basin. States Attorney Eaton left for a down state business trip. James Connelly of Savanna pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicants and received three months in jail. Ray and Roy Wachlin of Freeport pleaded guilty to bass season violations. each fined $25 and 15 days in jail after initial release. Miss Emms Kling reports feasts on garden greens. Relatives from Elgin visited the Mr Reader home, then went to Albany to see other kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Mr Eaton
Lydia Holman
James Connelly
Savanna
M. Grove
Ray
Roy Wachlin
Freeport
Genie
Shultz
Steve Birney
B. C. Rose
Emms Kling
Elgin
Mr. Reader
Albany
Sandridge News Notes Local Weather and Happenings
Rain from recent showers boosts crops with corn and melons growing fast while rye signals harvest time. Alfalfa yields satisfy, and the Black House on Tout 80 attracts patrons with oil gas and refreshments. Sand Slough draws visitors, Leavens Brothers host guests, and a drifted motor boat is found moored with lines. Community social tensions near Three Mile are noted. Markie Beck recovers from finger injury at Savanna Proving Grounds. Stephen Rigney visits from Freeport, and local residents receive visits from Abbott and others. Riverview cottage painting by Clinton residents proceeds with a warmed water system installed in new homes.
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Denisons
Leavens Brothers
Mel Ditton
Mel
Route 80
Markie Beck
The
Savanna Proving Grounds
Markie
Stephen Rigney
Freeport
Carroll Langston
Fred Miller
Sand Ridge
Abbott
Fatton
Earl Bailey
Frank Brown
Bawa
Richard
Herbert Almquists
Savanna
Bayard Cole
Riverview
Mr. Smith
Clinton
McGinnis
Julian Martindale
Library Board Youth's Bedside Gag Sparks Town Tale
A local library board appointment is recounted in a whimsical tale about a youngster showing her mother’s bed as the library and a cedar chest as the library board. Odd notes touch on brimstone quirks, concrete road origins, and curious trivia about camel debt and radium honors. The piece blends local folklore with scattered historical facts and humorous snippets.
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Library Board
Brary Board
Green Family Reunion Held in Morrison Next Year to Be There
The Green family reunion drew 120 members from Iowa Savanna Chadwick Moline Delavan and local towns. At the meeting Kyle Melendy of Savanna was elected president and Bred Green of Morrison secretary. A noon picnic and short program followed. Thomson attendees included Chas Groharing Floyd Tobey Mrs Virgil Wilt Everett Harold Betty Lou and Jane Mitchell with Arthur Hoffman of Chadwick also present.
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Morrison
Iowa
Savanna
Chadwick
Moline
Delavan
Wie
Kyle Melendy
Bred Green
Thomson
Chas. Groharing
Floyd Tobey
Virgil Wilt
Everett
Harold
Betty Lou
Jane Mitchell
Arthur Hoffman
Geed to Remember When Your Face Is Toward the Sun
Capper's Weekly quotes a proverb about sunshine and shadows, urging a positive stance. The line emphasizes facing light to leave shadows behind, reflecting the periodical's reflective, motivational tone.
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Capper
The Gog and Other Animals Claim High Intelligence
An Alsatian account notes Gog as highly intelligent among low animals while horses are often smart. Explorers report many wild animals show notable intelligence. A London justice recalls a sleepy court night. Pingos in northwestern Canada form conical gravel hills with hollow craters and lakes. Ice formation depends on sustained low temperatures. skating ice needs about 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Albert Payson Terhone
Canada
Local residents host gatherings and visits this week
Community notices recount visits to Davenport and Savanna, a Gordon Van Tine house inspection, and a Chicago ball game trip. Hansen to receive 2200 from insurer to rebuild farm home burned recently. Alfalfa hay crop underway. Sack from Chicago returns for summer with parents. County Club picnic draws many from the area at Point Rock Park.
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Mose Moyer
Ray Moyer
Qvorholser
Colcta
Freeman
Carroll
Dora Hansen
Pete
Hanna
Conrad Gunther
Davenport
Gordon van Tine
Mra Hansen
Fred Nipe
Joe Foltz
George Hicks
Bobby Hicks
Leroy Foltz
Chicago
James Mummert
Floyd Carpenter
Della Brase
Billy
Savanna
Louis Messinger
Beckeldoupt
Carrot
Velma Sack
Chan. Sack
Robert Dull
Mt Wolf
Frank Ime
Ideal
County Club
Point Rock Park
Ray
Forty to the Dozen Meaning in English Usage
The phrase expresses rapid, nonsensical chatter meaning to gabble and talk incessantly. It notes the sense of moving quickly through speech as if breaking a fast or hurried action.
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Matale
United States
Hi Ho
Cubatown
Washington Stat
Marine Marvel The Whihty Cers Wine Cand Tomy
A fragmented report mentions a marine marvel tied to wine and a ceremony in a coastal setting. Named places and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the text hints at a notable event involving ships and local maritime activity.
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Marine Marvel
Two Historical Snippets and Oddities from Early Texts
A collage of antiquated notes cites quirky urban scenes and early commentary. It mentions a sun heated coffee venture in New York, peculiar street vehicle pairings in Naples, a 1842 bathtub controversy sparked by Adam Thompson of Clocionat, and reflections on governance, literature, and Derby histories.
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Augusta
Maine
John
Boston
Hartford
Vesey
Church Streets
New York
Poem Fragment Marks Morning with Sunbeam Pencil
A fragmentary verse describes a morning scene where a poet uses a sunbeam as a pencil to write on a broad sheet, spelling diamond letters that blaze with poetry. The line hints at Phillipa Brooks as a possible author or attribution.
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Phillipa Brooks
Unclear text from Detroit News hints at Bethlehem, Syria region
Fragmentary Detroit News item mentions Bethlehem Priestion in southwest Syria and a village near Jerumlen. It discusses weighing stars and the caution needed for accuracy, with a surreal or garbled context about landmarks and places.
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Bibues
Bethlehem
Priestion
Syria
Jerumlen
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Panama
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Laura
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Chancery Justice Eve
London
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Greison
Savanne
Alt
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H. L. Spearman
Roy Atherton
Indian Head Tavern
Standard Oil Station
Ilinois
Arso
Dodge
Nash
Plymouth
Studebaker Garage
J. V. Wagner
Savanna, Ili
Garoline
Bureau of Alundarss
Naples
Bethtab Ounce
Adam ‘Thompson
Clocionat
Tle
Port Day
Times
Colliers Weekly
Collier's Weekly
Lewis Clark
Jake
Henry Churchill
Churchill Downs
Epsom Downs
Ares
Milady
Stiteley Beauty Shop
Main St
Black
Savanna, Ill
General. Electric
Joie Us
N. E.C
General Electric
General
Fifeiril
Illinois Utilities
Estig
Se FC Raph Vine At
James
Detroit News
Ot Hibp
Chinatofn
Washington Star
G. E. Guenzler
Malin Street
Illinois
Singer Sewing Co
Singer Vacuum Cleaner
F. D. Lease
White
Blackhawk Produce Co
Lanark, Ill
Bill Wilson
John L. Brearton
Savanna, Hino
Pierce Funeral Chapel
US Ambulance Service
Stormize
Sandwich
Willard
Paul A. Palmer
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