Dixon ER County Resident Eliza Garnett Dies at Home
Eliza Garnett of Dixon died at her home on April 24 at age 426 years and 4 months after immigrating from Berkshire England to the United States in 1851. She married Thomas Garnett in 1855. survived by seven children including Lucy Lydia Dixon William Frank Edwin and a sister Mary Ferg os Polo. Services were held Tuesday with Wells as a descendant named. Local obituaries note a long residence in Carroll county and move to Dixon about 28 years ago.
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Eliza Garnett
Dixon
Stident
York Township
Wells
Charles
Berkshire
England
United States
Ohio
Mar- Thomas Garnett
Carroll County
Lucy
Lydia
California
William
Mary
Frank
Edwin
Mary Fergos Polo
ER Worker Crushed By Bank Vault Safety Vault
A Savanna worker, Vie of Savanna, employed Mies Construction Co, was seriously injured Tuesday when a large safety vault box fell. He tried to stop it as it crumbled, sustaining chest and leg injuries. He was rushed to Savanna then Chicago for treatment. doctors fear for his recovery. He is about 25, with reports indicating severe injuries but possible recovery. Mrs J M Coebaugh and Mrs F A Steele were visitors at the incident site.
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Bank
Vie
Savanna
Mies Construction Co
Thomson
Savan
Chicago
Second Annual Lork Spelling Bee Delights York
York townships second annual Spelling Bee drew a large crowd as 34 scholars from Consolidated Parkhill Center Argo and Ideal schools competed. The event ran about an hour and a half with the Consolidated School taking first second and third. Ruth Switzer and Mary Sheridan placed among the top contestants.
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York Township
Consolidated School
Ideal Sdool
Ruth Switzer
Mary Sheridan
Evelyn Kauffman
Gilbert Holland
Paul Meendy
Louise Stores
Irene Schick
Robert Lewis
Ramona Lewis
Max Switzer
Hazel Witmer
Stanley Futler
Parkhill
Gladys Appel
Grace Ashpole
Henry Ashpole
Center School
Kenneth Pessman
Kenneth Cooper
Claude Wiebenga
Wilmer Hook
Lyvere Kness
Argo
Paul and
Clyde Carpenter
Sandridge
Velma Johnson
Sophia Grawe
Irene Rupple
Curtis
Ideal School
Verneta Schwartz
Verna Oakley
Elinor McKee
Harry McKee
WilliamaLrtz
Hattie Schwartz
Edna Senneff
George Geary
Helen Oakley
Village notice on cleaning alleys and sanitation in Thomson
Public notice directs all residents to comply with section 9 chapter 7 of Thomson Revised Ordinances to keep alleys and properties clean and sanitary. The Village Board orders enforcement to prevent depositing filth and offal and to ensure unobjectionable conditions throughout the village.
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Thomson
Chomson
Village Chicken Ordinance Restricts Fowl Within Town Limits
Village trustees enforce chapter XIV section 1 prohibiting owners from allowing chickens ducks geese or other domestic fowl to run at large. Violations carry a fine of two dollars to five dollars per offense upon conviction. Raymond Bowden, brother of Mrs Albert Dittmar, dies at home in Freedom township. survived by his mother four sisters and a brother. funeral attended by Mr and Mrs Dittmar.
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Thomson
Vitinge Board of ‘Trustees
Raymond Bowden
Albert Dittmar
Freedom Township
Thomson village board April 1927 proceedings summary
Village Board meeting chaired by President R D Bennett approved $10 yearly for C W Groh as Special Police Officer over four years. Bills from Louis Kness to R. D. Bennett and others were authorized. Bond and oath for new trustees N. D. French G. A. Smith John Schade approved, new treasurer Glendora Schade bond accepted. Meeting adjourned after routine officers and lodge notes.
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R D Bennett
Slayman
Martindale
C W Grohammng
Sheridan
Schade
Carpenter
Fuller
Louis Kness
Park
Dee Stores
James Stores
Dra Ian
Armour Grain Co
Drayage Litchfield Printing and Stationery Co
R. D. Bennett
Kate Cole Whitney
A. E. Sheridan
Treas
Frank Sheridan
R. L. Fuller
Sam Oe
E. G. Martindale
C. W. Groharing
Finance Committee
Rober I. Fuller
Vilaz
French
G. A. Smith
N. D. French
John Schade
Glendora Schade
Bond
S. Lord
Smith
For Sale Sikkema Home at Arco Fay
Real estate notice advertising a Sikkema home in Fulton with oak floors a rail basement electric water system and modern features. States bargain if taken at once and provides contact Mrs Joe G Sikkema 1116 11th Ave Fulton Minnesota and John G Dykema at Whiteside Co State Bank Fulton for information.
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Sikkema
Arco Fay
Joe G. Sikkema
11Th Ave
Fulton, Minois
John G Dykema
Whiteside Co. State Bank
Fulton
Getting Even with Reggie play planned May 6 at Thomson Opera House
Mt Carroll pupils attend an oratorical contest with Athlone and Louis Daehler aiming for success. Juniors promote the play Getting Even with Reggie to be staged Friday May 6 at Thomson Opera House with tickets and bills circulating. Thridley Kauffman named Valedictorian and Ruth Sheridan Salutatorian for the graduating class.
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Mt Carroll
Reggie
Albany
Thridley Kauffman
Ruth Sheridan
Thomson Opera House
Athlone
Louis Daehler
Death of a former Thomson man in California
Charlie Burg of Spokane Washington a former Thomson lad died at his home recently. He is survived by a brother Max who lives in California and a sister Libbie who lives in New Jersey, his wife Vida, and a son Leonard. Funeral services were held there last Wednesday. Word of the death was received by Henry Johnson from his daughter Mrs Harry Houghton who attended the services. Attorneys John Connell of Mt Marrell and W A Bell of Fulton were business callers here Wednesday.
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Charlie Burg
Spokane
Washington
Thomson Lad
Max
California
Libbie
New Jersey
Vida
Leonard
Henry Johnson
Harry Houghton
Royal Neighbor meeting and church notes in Blue Bell area
Royal Neighbors of America Blue Bell Camp No 438 spent three weeks recruiting new members. On April 29 a dinner for 80 members and 12 candidates occurred at Masonic Hall with 18 visitors from Freeport and Savanna. New members and visitors received tokens. remarks highlighted the work at Rock Island. May 3 meeting announced. Also Me Church notes include Bible School and Mother’s Day services and local visits.
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Royal Neighbor
Blue Bell
Royal Newhbys
Americe
Masonic Hall
Ruth Hicks
Bess Stratton
Carrie Guinther
Nelle Holland
Mildred Holland
Marian Smith
Margaret Libberton
Hazel Kenyon
Olive Martindale
Mattie Mort
Orvie Hanger
Dora Hansen
Oracle
Sarah O’rouke
Supreme Recorder
Rock Island
TL Lodge
Blue Bell Camp
R. N
Epworth League
Argo-Farme Church Bible School
Willems
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Spring Valley Hursh
Spring Presbyterian Church
Clare Wray
Aid Society
In Green
Ting Valley Church
John Martin
Morrison Witless
NG Club
Ed Jacobs
Frank Johnson
Francis
Robert Ross
Vera
Ardhurch
Jenee Green
Clinton Market
Jenks McCullagh
Samuel Patterson
Tuesening
Missionary Society
Morrison Turday
Irenaeus
Vic
J. M Coebaugh
the Inc
F A Steele
LORK
Garrett Bolhous
Gee Co-Operative Theatre
Fox News
Frank. Currier
Enid Bennett
The
the Village Board OF Trustees
M.A. Sagner
J. J. Sheridan
H. B. Strauch
L. I. Gaar
B. T. Cole
Iven Lenis
H B Carpenter
Dines
W H Robertson
Ebner
Eastern Star Lodge
Lee Kent
Marion Slayman
Alice Belleroud
Clinton
Harold Melendy
Chesnutt
Miss Brown
Chrysler Fast Cars
Detroit Corporation
Harry Kipnis
Chrysler Sales Corporation
Thode Island
Chrysler
Rhode Island
William Paget
Illinois
Himois
Pilger
Purple
John Connell
Mt Marrell
W A Bell
F. A. Steele
Monarch Iris Coffee
Monarch
McLaughlin
Monarch Brand
Conkey’s
Conkey
Zelb
Ss. & HH
Smith’s General Store
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