Van Allen’s Window Display Showcases Lillian Russell Relics
Van Allen’s features old-time dresses and a $250 handkerchief once given by Diamond Jim Brady to Lillian Russell. The handkerchief, now owned by Glendinning, McLeish & Co., is framed in glass and said to be from Tenerife. Also on view are a black brocaded plush skirt with red blouse given to Mrs. T. Frederickson, antique furniture from Donald Leslie, and a curley maple day bed. Fred Van Allen invites Illinois residents to visit and use the store facilities.
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van Allen
Lillian Russell
Bon Ton
Jim Brady
Jim” Brady
Propperty of
Glendinning, McLeish & Co
New York
Tenneriffe Island
Donald Leslie
Clinton
Fred van Allen
Carroll county high school track meet set for May 14
Six county high schools compete at Chadwick track with Mt Carroll favored to defend the title. Chadwick Milledgeville and Lanark expected to challenge, with Emyre of Chadwick a likely broad jumper winner and a busy day of qualifying in the morning followed by finals at 2 p.m. Trophy distribution and two grade-school divisions with lightweights and heavies accompany the meet.
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Carroll Conference
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll High
Milledgeville
Lanark
Thomson
Shannon
Emyre
Kubleman
Elliott
Mt. Carroll
Chestnut Park
Savanna
Chadwick High School
Ideal School Honors and Attendance Report
Ideal School lists honor roll A members Bernard Hartman Bernice Hartman Paul Hartman Lyle Manning Violet Hartman. honor roll B Ruth Hartman LaVonne Manning Anton Holmquest. Four months of perfect attendance awards go to Paul Ruth Bernice Violet Bernard Hartman LaVonne Manning. Leota Manning missed last month due to illness. Reading circle readers include Ruth Melvin Marvin Violet Paul Bernard Bernice Hartman Lyle Manning Lyle Fast Anton Holmquest Leota Lavonne Bernard Manning. Four eighth graders prep for the test: Melvin Marvin Ruth Hartman Lyle Fast. Laura Daehler, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Bernice
Paul Hartman
Lyle Manning
Violet Hartman
Ruth Hartman
LaVonne Manning
Anton Holmquest
Paul
Ruth
Violet
Bernard Hartman
Leota Manning
Melvin
Marvin
Bernice Hartman
Lyle Fast
Leota
Lavonne Bernard Manning
Ideal School
Laura Daehler
The Visitor Talks with the Village Elder
A traveler asks the oldest resident his age and learns he is a hundred. The elder jokes about seeing another century, claiming greater strength now than at the start. The piece ends with a note on perseverance and doing what we set out to do if we stay the course.
Tax collections and AAA signups reported in Carroll county
Tax collectors report 48 219.60 dollars paid toward 1939 taxes with a May 27 to June 1 rush ahead. Penalty one percent on unpaid personal property taxes begins June 2. AAA signup stands at 79.2 percent of farms, 84.1 percent cropland, with Shannon and Washington townships leading above 91 percent.
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Carroll County
Lula M. Ross
Fair Haven
York
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Washington
Woodland
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lima
Rock Creek
Salem
Wysox
Elkhorn Grove
Grandpa Homer Celebrates Sixty Birthday With Wood Load
Grandpa Homer marked his sixtieth birthday yesterday by splitting and stacking a load of wood. Neighbors say a hardy local may live to a ripe old age, hinting at many more years ahead.
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Homer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnny Brown
Fulton
BABY
Richard Vogel
Otta
Considine’s
Pytron
Lincoln Way
Pratt’s
South Second St
Clinton, Ia
Clinton, Iowa
Otto Godskesen
5Th Ave
Clinton, la
Carroll
Gade School
The
Optimist
Elkhorn
G. H. Thompson
Walter Electric
Tri-City
Roper Gas
Strating Service Co
Morris
Cher
America
Martin Morris
Frederic
Clara
JE Wesssel
Morrison
Kelvinator Refrigerators
Maytag Washers
Skelgas Stores
General Hardware
Stralow
Batiste
Tbs
Kraft
Frank F
Andy
Coats
Pittenger’s
Morrison Feed
Hatchery
Rockford Hose
Thistle
Carley Motor
ALT Dress Shop
Money Savers
Bargain Center
Whitman
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