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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
2
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A fragmentary note describes a contentious domestic dispute with phrases about harm and indebtedness. The text references individuals unnamed, including a spouse, and mentions accusations or claims of financial or relational leverage. No verifiable events or dates are present.
An unclear OCR fragment complains that the new generation shows little respect and mocks assistance offers, with garbled quotes indicating confusion or mistranscription. The piece reads like a brief societal gripe or column note about public conduct and generational attitudes.
Andrew Stumphy a lifelong Sandridge resident died May 11 1924 at his brother Albert Stumphy’s home after declining health. He was survived by two sisters and had never married. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev. Prestage officiating and interment at Dun Shee cemetery.
The Fulton based Fulton Society Circus resumes this Friday and Saturday in Lyons with a regular circus set to tour the summer through Wisconsin and the northern states after completing its engagement in Fulton.
We thank our friends who assisted during the illness and death of our brother and uncle Mr Andrew Stamphy and for their floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Albert Stamphy and family Besse Ada and George Mitchell.
Ed Hendricks, proprietor of the Web Theatre at Savanna, is in Chicago arranging a Paramount release featuring several stars to be shown Sunday and Monday evenings, June 1 and 2. Several locals plan to attend the Savanna shows, drawn by top pictures from Paramount and Fox.
Mrs. John Newendske of Fulton died at Clinton Hospital Sunday afternoon. She was well known in Thomson and had visited the community for years. The service was held at the home and the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Westphal officiating. Burial followed in Fulton Cemetery.
The Thomson Public Library reports 1278 books in library with 496 borrowed. General works number 82, adult fiction 267, juvenile fiction 197, magazines borrowed 33. Two new books and six new cards issued. ecards in circulation 198. Fines collected 1.01 dollars. Catherine Adams, Librarian.
Children will present a May 22 operetta directed by Mrs. Lorenzen at the local Opera House. Attendance is expected high after the high school show drew a large crowd. Fulton band aided by about fifty cars promoting the Lyons Bros. circus opening this Friday and Saturday. The band plans summer concerts and circus appearances. The Shipping Association will hold its annual meeting the first Tuesday evening in June with officer elections. An elaborate program is planned for the event drawing several hundred attendees. Next week’s Review will have more details.
Charles Porter left yesterday for a short visit with his brother in Central City Iowa. From there he will continue to Bozeman Montana to resume his duties as head herdsman at the University.
Spring Valley residents hosted visits at Frank Becker’s home and the Hook family visited. The Ustick Farm Bureau plans a meeting at the town hall on Friday evening May 16. Mrs. Roy Marshall will entertain the Sunday school class at her Morrison home this Saturday afternoon. The Ladies Aid Society schedules a program at the Presbyterian church on Friday evening May 23. Arthur Church and Vera were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Aggan, while Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCullough and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lutz from Fulton attended the bazaar and fancy work sale at the Presbyterian church Friday evening.
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