Passing Of An Aged Townsman
An elderly resident, Mr OConnor, died May 7 1925 at his Thomson home after a long frail period. Born in Valencia Ireland January 183? he was 80 at death and married Johanna Reagan in Maizama Wisconsin May 29 1869. Survived by five children and five grandchildren, funeral held May 10 at St Peter's Thomson with Requiem Mass, burial in Savanna Cemetery. out of town relatives attended, many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
Valencia
County Kerry
Ireland
Mazomaine
Wisconsin
Johanna Reagan
Mary
O’connel
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Thomson
John R
Mt. Carroll
Catherine
George Weatherwex
Milledgeville
Jennie
Andrew Sheridan
Daniel
Robert Weatherwax
Sheridan
Johanna
Maudlay
St. Peter's Church
Ther McQielan
Daleiden
Clancy
Antle
Dan Prior
Marecli
Miles
Ima
Abhie Reageo
Mi Town
W. J. U Hughes
MecMahon
Welton
Lowa
John Reagan
Savane
Anna Kent Celebrates 83rd Birthday Party
Mrs. Anna Kent of Clinton enjoys her 83rd birthday at a party hosted by her daughter Miss Melenda on Friday May 5. Guests praised the spread and dinner while Ladies Aid members left the church to the York bachelors. Attendees included Mrs. Nawerth and Mrs. Lee Ret of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williams of Mr. Carroll, and Mr. and Mrs. John Melendy of Cristen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Keat
Clinton
Miks Melenda
Melenda
Arge Methodist
Ehurch Cave
York
Lee Ret and
Daugter
Lawrency Williams
Carroll
John Melendy
Cristen
Barber Shop Change Ahead Amid Local Improvements
The Stamphy precinct announces renovations affecting local businesses including Green's restaurant and a nearby barber shop. Upgrades aim to modernize the business district and may influence pricing and service pace for local customers in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Thertert
McCoy
Bert Simphy
Argo-Fa News Roundup From Argo-Fa Area
Argo- Fa items report Libberton and Chester travels and hospital stay for four weeks. The Argo school closed with a picnic dinner for 125, rehire of teacher Mrs Janiga, and an Economic Club meeting with a program of local graduates and university topics. Well drilling at Hammond farm, serious condition of Chas Renz Sr., birth of a girl to Wesley Kness, and numerous social visits, operetta attendance, and church events noted. Extensions include election of Sunday school officers and local travel for an engine and quarry use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Libberton
Freeport
Chester
DeWitt
Stoner
Argo
Janiga
Edith Robison
Edna Cooper
Kitty Kincade
Hortense Nipe
Roggendorf
Hammond Farm
Chas. Renz
John
Wesley Kness
Joe Melendy
Fred Nipe
Thomson
Lorenzen
George Bowers
Valta
Beulah Orcutt
Henry Stoner
Jas
Libberton
Sack
Gerge Hicks
Chas. Curley
Near
Chadwick
Dan Curley
A. F. Dittmar
Harry Carpenter
Frank Manning
Rit
Carroll
Wagnear
Henry
Otto
Adam Voeckel
Black Oak
Arge-Fa
Sapt
Jo Sapt
Albert Cooper
Frank Smith
Inve Neuschwanger
Newschwanger
Ford
Decoration Day Program Set for Unusual Event
The edition outlines a Decoration Day program with committees formed from local clubs and churches. The aim is a worthwhile event with broad participation and support. No baseball game will be played on Decoration Day, as manager Martindale backs the plan to ensure a successful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martindale
Mrs Vada Carroll Wins Carroll Co Corn Honors
Mrs Vada Carroll received blue ribbon as champion ear of corn in Carroll County from Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation. County entry required at least fifty. Carroll County had 63 entries. She earned a five dollar check and a blue ribbon with thanks from the National Seed Corn Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Carroll
Carroll CO
Wade Carroll
Carroll County
Agricultural Foundation Dept
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Carroll
M. Carn
Sears- Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Chicago
Thomson
Coming North Thus Singe Receives Florida Letter
A letter from Vet Carpenter in Hollywood Florida says he has sold his horse and jammed furniture, plans to leave for Tennessee next month. He notes a Florida real estate boom and says he invested early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singe
Vet
Carpenter
Hollywood
Florida
Melon raisers and river rescue in local notes
The article details a gathering of melon raisers facing seed loss amid danger. Mel Ditten and Deputy Warden Poffenberger joined a river patrol to Rock Island, discovering fish shipments bound for state institutions. Other items mention Lydia Armstrong’s visit, community rides, and Karl Bailey’s alligator farm decision, with local families visiting relatives and sharing news of the Line area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Ditten
Game Anal Fish Commission
Jame Warden
Poffenberger
Dole
Rock Fad
Lispector Meyers
Oregon
Rock Islaiut
Tktvenport
Tbe
Tintuher Gotg
Watertown
Savanne
Lydia Armstrong
Clinton
Gus Leavens
Prank Brown Ant
Gladys
Luna
Elizabeth Arnold
Armstrong
Jacob Bickelhaupt
Carroll
Ray Rupple
Irene
Whey
Mae
Withiau I Toilstittler
Sterling
B. I. Bailey
Billy
Markie Beck
Lolo
Jas. Chegbro
Karl Bailey
Dr. Lutz
Chadwick
Thomson Review
My. Bailey
Brockill's offers straw hats and footwear for all ages
At Brockill's a complete stock of straw hats in all grades for every family member, with prices from .25 cents. A large selection of dress straws, shoes for all, including sandals, oxfords, and house slippers. Hosiery in new shades, from Rockford socks to ladies silk hose at $2.50. Everyday needs include overalls, gloves, shirts, dress goods, towels, laces, and practical household necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockill‘s
Brockill’s
Rockford
Ladie
Brockin’s
Sunday Glists With Thomson Folks
Sunday social notes list numerous couples and families visiting or at home in various towns. Names include Joh Melony Clinton Savanna Rockford Aurora Ustick Lanark and others, with multiple residences noted and extended family groups gathering at each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Melony
Clineton
Jenks Melendy Hall
Virgil Marth
Savanna
Catherine Straueh
W. J. Reynolds
Lee
A.B. Lewis
Rockford
Wnd
Fannie Mathers
Aurora
Livingston's
Burton Hollinshead
Ustick
Deni] Hollinshead
Charley's Aut leading picture delights crowd at Rialto
Charley's Aut with Sia Chaplin in the leading role is hailed as a landmark film. Rialto Clinton reports full houses and second showings as Harold Liesa and his brother draw crowds. Fulton and Thomson secure rights for a three city run at $15. Admission 25 and 40 cents. Sid Chaplin stars in Charley's Aunt at AMUSE U on May 20 with 25 and 50 cent tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Sia Chaplin J
Hay
Harold Liesa
Rialto
Clinton
Ward
Snyder
Fulton Man
Manuy, Fulton
Thomson
Sid Chaplin
Charley’s Aunt
the Amuse U
Annual Grade School Operetta Friday May 22
The annual grade school operetta will be presented at the opera house on Friday evening May 22 under Mrs Lorenzen of Fulton. The flower operetta features children as roses, tulips, daffodils, pansies and violets with costumes showing much parental and teacher effort. The event includes the grade school Glee Club and specials, with proceeds aiding school music. Tickets cost 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Hous
Lorenzen of
Fulton
Kuyme
Clinton visitors call on local business leaders
Chas. Nason and Chas. Lamb of Clinton called on local business today and enjoyed the dinner hour at the Pratt Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nason
Chas. Lamb of
Clinton
Pratt Hote
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Daniel O'Connell
Lem
Anna Kent
Thomson Opera House
Sears-Roebuck
E. B. Exton
Cal Feezer
Cal
York Township
Orpheum
Mike
Ike
Reginald Denney
Tom Mix
Tom
Massachusetts
Johnson’s Bros
Godskesen Hardware
6Th Ave
Iowa
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