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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
10
The legislature forwarded a series of measures awaiting gubernatorial signature including a broader equal duty bill and a late term of bills on pension and marriage law reform. The senate sent to the governor a plan to restore a prewar pension level and a minimum monthly pension policy while also advancing university funding.
A county jail arrest report cites State's Attorney Brearton stating that Adams intended to stun Adams with a blow from a tamarind rope and to abduct him. The plot involved Mrs Boland and others, with Adams’ wife later charged and later jailed. Adams claimed a letter from Mrs James asked to save her and he planned to marry with others in the scheme. Brearton and Mire allege the pair planned a crime and marriage. Adams said he faced no insurance and death would not bring financial gain for the family.
A local Republican women’s group schedules a luncheon in Lanark on May 12. Details include a 1 p.m. start, remarks by Mrs. Iertha B. wf Choe, and a junior Republican committee member as a speaker in the afternoon.
Summary of local obituaries and funeral notices for multiple residents. Harry L. Harry, 29, died at home in Bavania on Friday. Burial at Sayours cemetery. Survived by widow Mathilda and several children and siblings. William Smith, 68, died Friday night at home near Mt. Carroll. Burial at Genter Hill Cemetery with services by Rev. Leitner. Hundreds of details follow for other deceased residents with surviving spouses, children, and siblings, along with dates and burial sites.
A garbled Court House News digest reports a Tuesday hearing with a defendant admitted to a charge and a suspended sentence. mentions a 6 day jail term for operating a motor vehicle without a license. The piece lists several property transfers in Milledgeville and surrounding areas, naming multiple owners and parcels across various blocks and additions.
Historical clipping details the reopening of a remodeled Sears store in Sterling under manager J. F. Lantz. It describes new layout, department displays, fixtures, lighting, and prominent features for shoppers, with notes on the project’s size and staffing.
At a crowded session chaired by D. Beey of Java, the Bankers Association selected officers for the coming term. Carroll chaired discussions with View chairman Shannon present, alongside treasurer Rahn and other officers.
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