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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

7

Property Transfers in Carroll County This Week

A list of real estate transfers in Carroll County for the week ending May 16 shows Ignors B Becker and husband to Ha 8 Sucher Bee 24 Twp 24 Range 6 Nirem J Youkel and wife to Eva S Sucher Sec 34 Twp 23 Range 6 Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity to Eva 8 Sucher Sec 24 Twp 24 Range 6 Clira RB Miller and husband to Dr Abuistyl Adams Lanark Stovers Add Lots 1 and 2 Block 4 Mabel Warfel et al to Emma Sward Sec 12 Twp 24 Range Tugsell Mahood and wife to Yollie and Harry Mahood Mr Carroll J F Ailszon Add Lot 3 Block 7 Harry Knox al to Walter Knox Secs 21 and 28 Twp 23 Range 7 Charles Hansen and wife to Karl E Engleking and wife Savannah L H Bowens Add Lots 1 and 8 Block 5

Carrell County Ignors B. Becker Sucher Bee Nirem J. Youkel Eva S. Sucher Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity Eva Clira RB. Miller Abuistyl Adams Lanark Stovers Mabel Warfel Emma Sward Tugsell Mahood Yollie Harry Mahood Mr. Carroll J. F. Ailszon Harry Knox, & al Walter Knox Charles Hansen Karl E. Engleking Savanna L. H. Bowen

Savanna Youth Arrested By Sheriff Shiley

A nineteen year old Shannon boy was taken into custody by Sheriff Shiley last week for passing a worthless three dollar check at Fierheller restaurant in Shannon. He was given a chance to settle by the Shannon merchant but did not respond. After being taken to Mount Carroll he received a letter with enough money to settle the debt and the charges were dropped.

Shannon Shiley Fierheller Mt. Carroll

Two Boarders At County Jail Remain

Sheriff Shiley reports only two boarders at the county jail now and both are expected to be released soon either by sentence expiration or bond. Mike Cain, one of four Savannah men arrested during raids on four Savannah businesses, pleaded guilty before Judge Grove and was fined $700 plus costs, completing the group’s penalties after the other three were punished last week.

Shiley Mike Cain Savanna Harry Shiley Grove Cain

States Attorney Eaton Collects Fines in County

The article reports that Eaton has collected nearly $16,000 in fines during his tenure, including $2,800 from four Savanna men raided that week. A Stockton man, held on a driving while intoxicated charge later changed to driving with a fictitious license, was fined $26 plus costs after a judge ruled no proof of drinking beyond empty bottles in the car.

Eaton Stockton Mt. Carroll Juitice B. C. Rose Stecktor Chevrolet Ford

Russell Shore of Shannon Granted Parole

Russell Shore of Shannon received parole after appearing before Judge O M Grove. Lanark attorney Robert Morris presented seven character witnesses while Shore admitted intoxication during the driving incident on route 78 south of Mt Gur roli.

Russell Shore Shannon Shepherd Mt. Gurroli O. M. Grove Robert Morris Lanark Shore Carroll Shepard Shoe Elton Ure

Local Births and Community Notes From Idea and Vicinity

Argo Ka Mr and Mrs George Startman are parents to a baby boy born last Friday night. Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman of ideal are the parents of twins a boy and two girls born Saturday morning. Ruth Melendy spent the past weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Melendy. Sixty ladies attended Ure Angola Home Economic club meeting last Monday afternoon with Mrs Van Bibber of Savanna as main speaker describing European trip and visit to Flanders Field. Ed Folt, long ill, was taken to Jane Lamb hospital Sunday for exam and upcoming X rays. Shirley family left the Fred Nipe tenant house Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Sheen Oakle near Ideal visited Mr and Mrs Dile Mayden. Manning reunion held at Mr and Mrs Farnk Manning home Sunday. Ladies 500 club met at Kathryn Cooper’s Thursday. prizes to Mars Denimmoe, Amy Lewis, Nelle Houghton. A luncheon was served. Harry Carpenter in very critical condition at Jane Lamb hospital after weeks of illness. Rural 8th grade commencement exercises held at Mt Carroll Monday and Chadwick Tuesday. local pupils listed with salutatory and valedictory, Dorothy Dorothy and Ively noted. No Savanna township graduate. scholarship awarded to Miss Aleyn Kovalew for county art township top honors.

George Startman Idea Charles Hartman Ideal Ruth Melendy Joe Melendly Ure Angola Home Economic Club van Bibber Savanna Flandersfield Vena Graves van Ribber Ed Folt Jane Lamb Hospital Shirley Fred Nipe Sheen Qakle Dile Mayden Manning Farnk Manning Ladies 500 Club Kathryn Cooper Mars Denimmoe Amy Lewis Nelle Houghton Harry Carpenter Mt. Carroll J Chadwi Chadwick Dorothy Holm Evelyn Holm Helen Sack Helen Kenyon Leroy Folly Harold Penhollow Dorothy Ively Norman School Dorothy Wom Art Township Savanna Township Lelyn Kovalew

Present Is Time To Build Bridge At Savanna

Savanna business leader urges immediate bridge construction over the Mississippi to capture tourist traffic, lower costs, and prevent losing the opportunity as the current franchise may expire. He argues benefits to railroads and local trade, plus Savanna becoming a distribution point for goods and fuel.

Savanna Ion Renhern Savanna Commerce Association Mississippi Alteenhorn Altenbern Sivanna Chicago Cedar Rapids Mississippi River State Park Lowa Lin Earland Tota

Graduation Q A From Class Members

Three graduates share their answers revealing plans and activities. Edith Hollinshead, Dom Ff, and Gene Jay Fay detail roles in student government, bands, drama, sports, and future study plans at St Luke's School of Nursing, School of Mines, Morin Park Military Academy, Lake Forest College, and the University of laws.

Jan Eek Edith Hollinshead Thomson Glee Club Clu Pop Freshmai Ela Orchestra Toreadors Anne Penels St. Luke's School of Nursing St. Louis Dom Ff Gerade Sistant Pep Juni Bis Losball Jolla School of Mines Gene Jay Fay Lenk Dea Ina Club Mana Anne Brough Levi Attem Morin Park Military Academy Oat Lake Forest College Univ Y Laws Phin

GAVANNA UTILITIES MAN WEDS AT MILLEDGEVILLE

Carl Altenbern and Ora McCall of Savanna were united in marriage at the M E church here just before noon today. Best man Pran Jr. and maid of honor Miss Me! accompanied the couple. Friends followed with a lighthearted reception, and Rey Hollowed, formerly of Savana, performed the ceremony at the Savanna church. The event was reported in the Milledgeville Free Press.

Gavanna Utilities Milledgeville Carl Altenbern Ora McCall Savanna Mar Iviage M. E Pran Jr Mis D‘od Rey Hollowed

Federation of Women's Relief to Convene in Galena

The third annual convention of the Federation of Women’s Helper District gathers at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Galena. Delegates favored the suffrage amendment and pledged support for repeal efforts. Mrs. A. Thorv. Preepert was elected president with several new officers and county presidents announced.

Galena Federation of Women's Ely Heirtueath Methodist Episcopal Church A. Thorv. Preepert Auestion Mra W. OS. Haton Stockton First View Oscar Daehler Af Chadwick Second View TR OM. Brave Prophet Uten Fireport Retary Geo. Grieve Rochelle OM. Trealil Myron paueHienta Rig Mes TN. Teutsch Thxon EF. Ghisholm Mt . Carrell County Katherne Keay Len Shephenson Coun Te Plekens Whiteside County John Driggs Tine Creek Ogle County Myre Meer Galena Dy Ravine Cout —Stecktin Mteratd-Neave

Poppy Day Observance Across United States

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary urge citizens to wear red poppies on Poppy Day Saturday May 25 to honor fallen soldiers and veterans. Local posts will coordinate efforts to raise poppies and promote remembrance nationwide.

Ameri Legion American Aus Vo Legion and Auxiliary

Prophetstown lodge event and local birthdays noted

Thomson News reports a Maronite lodge gathering in Prophetstown with attending guests Mrs Amati Graves celebrates a birthday. Mrs Sikes of Savanna and Edith Sheldon of Teaver join a trip to Sterling after the event. Miss Rete suffers a right hip fracture after returning home.

Amati Graves Ant Chax Sikes Savanna Edith Sheldon Teaver

RAT SNAP rodent destroyer ad promises money back

IMS Rats and mice that RAT-SNAP is a reliable rodent destroyer sold by Smith's General Store. Cakes sized 35c for pantry kitchen or cellar. 6S size two cakes for chicken houses and small buildings. 5S cakes $1.25 for farms, storage buildings, or factories. Guaranteed.

Smith Steve

Poppy Way Remembrance Stirring Nation Wide

A fragmented quotation notes red poppies marking remembrance across cities on Saturday. It emphasizes poppy wear as a sign of honoring living veterans and sets a contrast with a lapel lacking a poppy. The quote references Lanurk neotte with unclear context.

Americk

Farm Bureau team to organize division schedule

The Farm Bureau group drafted a schedule for four teams Carroll Stephenson Ogle and Lee in the state league. The campaign runs May 23 to June 27 with games Carroll at Stephenson Freeport May 23 Carroll at Jo Daviess Cook's Field May 30 Carroll at Lee Lee Center June 6 Stephenson at Carroll Cook's Field June 13 Lee at Carroll Cook's Field June 20 and June 27 final match at Cook's Field.

Farm Bureau Sme Phiver Togeter Carrell Lee Stephenson Ogle Theason Carroll County Carroll Stephenson Freeport Jo Daviess Carrolly Cook's Field Lee Lee Ohenter Arrib Et de Daviews Woodbing Cook's Viewl Shannon

Davenport voters approve bond for new bridge project

Davenport residents pass a 1750 bond for a bridge over the Mippi river between Bestondert and Motine. Returns show rival opinions on the project and future tolls to cover interest and principal over the next year.

Davenport Mippi

Pipeline construction underway near Erie in Benton township

Work starts on a gasoline pipeline benefiting multiple households as crews move through Whiteside and neighboring areas. The project traverses several farms and properties, including DeBelen, Voga, Dean, Byam, and Miller holdings, affecting families such as Bronk Tustin and Ren Vows, with local labor expected.

Erie Bordovie Monty Athaoy Bronk Tustin de Belen Frank DeWenrdt Wow Voga Farm Dean Fara Byam Benton Township Noraringie Clark Perkin Gravee Teorler McMarait Fara Rofin Charles Mivkternia Vortton George Fade Dea Bred Bleita Wul Don Obenelesin de Lara Ginn Hernard Grau Joanie Stameevant Tred Mayen Brighein Ot Wer Joanines Shrotgelythe Pate Tideprudent

Government encroachment on the serge aE cbisnits

A fragmented note reports government encroachment on local affairs, describing tensions between authorities and communities. The text cites contested actions affecting services and governance, with no clear dates or names readable. Further detail remains unclear due to damaged OCR.

Local Visitors and Family Notes At Batavia and Wil

Mr and Mrs John Carpenter frame Arche Tuland of Batavia visited Standay with his wife and two children visiting her mother Mrs F E Stiles. Wil Watson and daughter Ile of Iowa arrived Wednesday to visit friends and tend business, Mrs Watsult owns the vacant lot next to the Tom Oreutt property.

Arche ‘Tuland Batavia Standay F. EF. Stiles Wil Watson Ile Iowa Tor Watsult Tom Oreutt

Talking Pictures to Open Erie Theater by Month's End

J A Danniler of Prophetstown has leased the Erie auditorium to run a talking picture show. Mr Dauntler will install an electric sound making system and equipment was shipped Saturday. Interior redecorating will place the building in first class shape ahead of a late month opening.

J. A. Danniler Prophet Prophetstown Erie

Ratsnap: a bold pest control claim for rats and storage use

An advertisement promotes RAT SNAP as a rat bait that rats will eat and cats and dogs will ignore. It claims no odor and strong effectiveness with three sizes and cake counts for pantry, kitchen, chicken houses, and larger farm or factory buildings.

Will in His Picture Graces Savanna Web Theatre Engagement

A reader notices a three day run at Savanna's Web Theatre starting next Sunday featuring Will in a widely known story. The show promises family entertainment and includes remarks on appetite, happiness, and a cook with schooling. Mark Twain is referenced as an absent yet imagined observer.

Wesow van Arthur's Court Savanna’s Mark Twain Will

Judgments Awarded Against Winkler Inc. in Several Claims

Judgments have been posted against Winkler Inc. in favor of C. Smith and Corona Typewriter Inc. and against Rothchild Brothers and Henry Paulson and Company among others. The proceedings indicate multiple creditors asserting monetary judgments.

Amarriall Winkler Inc C. Smith and Corona Typewriter Inc Rothchild Brothers Henry Paulson and Company

Classified ads for cattle and tires from multiple towns

FOR SALE Guernseys two pure bred male calves a 16 years old registered cow and a 2 year old registered heifer John N Nipe Th TC 523 G J Tires ads SubTread Buttressed Side Walls price 28475 648 ec Gamble Stores Clinton Iowa Ford garage Lanark Illinois many used cars and recalls selling to save money TC 5 21 percent

Guernseys John N. Nipe Gamble Stores Clinton Iowa Ford Glenn Wise Ford Garage Lanark Illinois

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commerce Assn Gatena Thomson News Farm Bureau Team Newspaper Control Serge Ae Frank Halour Mae Guollns Fhomson Ak We KB John Carpenter Smith’s General Store Iff Jaca America Rogers King Arthur’s Court Tommy Tramp Mr. Meekton Savanna Cleaners & Dyers O. H. Etnyre H. L. Spearman Roy Atherton Fesco Farmers Elevator & Supply Co Co Mately Shannon Hatchery Shannon, Illinots Blackhawk Produce Co Lanark, Ill Bill Wilson John L. Brearton Savanna, Thinois Wgderta King Law Pierce Fanerel Chapel Savanna, St. We Barre Phans Black Paul A. Palmer Savanna, Ill
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