County Deaths in Savanna Lanark and vicinity
Fraces Zubaty of Savanna died at 2 30 pm after pneumonia and heart trouble. Funeral at St. Josephs Savanna burial in Catholic cemetery. Born December 29, 1884 in Czechoslovakia. Survived by husband and eight children. Also: Mrs Rachel Gross of Lanark died Saturday evening at 92 with services in Lanark and burial at White Oak. Survived by two daughters, a brother, 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Mae Truckenmiller of Shannon, widow of Oliver, died at Freeport hospital after three months as patient. Survived by two sons, a daughter in law Shelly Rodgers, and sister Huthe. Clara Heil of Savanna died at 6 45 pm after four weeks illness. Burial in Savanna cemetery. Survivors include husband Erhard II, a son Charles, daughters Bertha Secor of River Forest, Mable Marsh of Savanna, Grace Heil of River Forest, four grandchildren and three sisters and one half brother. Wallace Miller of Lanark died Monday. Funeral in Lanark, burial in Lanark cemetery. Survived by a brother Henry Miller and five sisters. Miller born in Freedom township August 7, 187? and resident of Lanark area nearly all life.
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Frances Zubaty
Frances Mary Zubaty
Frank Zubaty
Savanma
Ouonday
Rachel Gross
Lanark
Speer Funeral Home
An Lanark
Wite Oak
Forreston
Ida Nelson
Minnie Cook
Denver
Colo
Samuel Cheeseman
Canada
Mae Truckenmiller
Shannon
Oliver Truckenmller
Freeport Hospital
Ray
Earl
Shelly Rodgers
Rockford
Huthe
DeHath
Clara Heil
Savanna
Clara McCracken Heil
Savanna Cemetery
Erhard II
Charles
Clinton
Bertha. Secor
River Forest
Mable Marsh
Grace Heil
Breither
Wallace Miller
Cine
Miller
Miler
Thenry Miller
Feark Peters
Cha
Carths
Cara Miller
William Deatrich
Charles Crown
Peoria
Freedom Township
High Productions Per Acre Outsolves Towns Corn Record
Spectator notes Towns tall corn produced the highest per acre while snow and ice kept major accidents low. Weather and road conditions reduced fatal crashes, producing fewer fatalities than expected. Minor bumps and fender mishaps still occurred as cars skidded or scraped curbs and guard rails.
Early Milledgeville Settlers and Pioneering Life
A detailed reminiscence recounts 19th century Milledgeville settlers from 1837 onward. It lists Ankeny Eastabrook Parish Knox and Neikirk families, mills and orchards, the first postmaster Jacob McCortie in 1844, and community figures like Lucy Eaton and Elder Meyers. It notes Indian contact, pioneer hardships, and the Dutchtown name for the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ankeny
Harry South
Robert Eastabrooks
Thomas Parish
Peter
Milledgeville
Eliza J. Knox
Albert Knox
A. L. Knox
Alvin Trumphrey
Felix Comer
Landons
Eastabrook
Todds
al' Isons
Steven van Dusen
Ray Allison
Henry Meyers
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Caire
Savanna
Otter Creek
Sam Shillings
Livengood
John Fogel
J. C. Lenhart
Harold Kimmel
Samuel Herrington
Dutchtown
Fred Werner
Charles Livengood
Nebraska
Meyers
Methodist Church
Elkhorn Grove
D. Miller
Namark
Roger Spaulding
Early settlers in a thickly settled frontier region
The narrative recalls pioneer life with small, cramped homes and hard winters. Food was scarce yet bustling with wild game, fish, and foraged fruit. Neighbors helped each other while travel guests found shelter, and community activities ranged from spelling schools to singing and wrestling matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winted
Catherine Kline
Salem
Savana
Chicago
A. G. Eastabrook
Mt. Carrell
Galena
Wesley
Release Deer At The Savanna Ordnance Depot
Game Warden Thomas Wand reports two deer from the state game farm Lobi were released in the magazine area of the Savanna Ordnance Depot after transport from Springfiel by John Montgomery. The 9,000 acre site is fenced and shelters a building for bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wand
Thomson
Magazine
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Springfiel
John Montgomery
Hand
1500 Visitors Tour Hanover Woolen Mill Open House
About 1500 visitors toured the Hanover Woolen Mill on Saturday despite severe cold. Guides led groups through the mill with displays of woolen cloth production as delegations from Galena Savanna Elizabeth Moon Carvel and many towns and cities joined the open house. Delegations of school children and a University of Dubuque group attended the tours showcasing local industry.
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Hanover
Akeam
Sega
Nall
Galena
Savenetna
Elizabeth
Moon Carvel
Demda
Massbach
Rodden
Warren
Stockton
Shomson
East Dulmgque
Woodbine
Savanna Ordance Depot
Lanark
Nova
Fulton
Apple River
Albany
Moline
Scales Mourad Poly
Lacon
Joliet
Freeport
University of Dubuque
Three Carroll 4H Girls State Champions in Clothing
Three Carroll county 4H girls led by Blan che Seim Valley Heisler and Dorothy Stark were named state champions in advanced 4-H clothing projects. Other honorees include Rosemary Monnier Jo Daviess and Wilma Patterson, with honorable mention for Juan Rawlins in the state awards at the University of Illinois extension program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Gln
Blanche Seim
Valley Heisler
Dorothy Stark
U. of I. College of Agriculture
Rosemary Monnier
Jo Daviess County
Wilma Patterson
Whiteside County
Miss Seim
Merry Sewerslub
Idual
White Mars Tieislur
Miss
Fair Haven Aid Elects Officers Plans Christmas
The Ladies Aid Society of the Fair Haven church elected officers at the last meeting. President Mrs. Chester Alexander, Vice President Mrs. Freeee Sennett, Treasurer Mrs. John Doden, Secretary Mrs. Chas Sucher. Christmas meeting set for Wednesday Dec 1 at Mrs Harold Turnbaugh home with lessons by Mrs Sucher and refreshments managed by Mrs Doden and Mrs Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Fair Haven
Offu
Chester Alexander
Freeee Sennett
John Doden
Chas. Sucher
Harold Turnbaugh
Chas
Sucher
Lanark Residents Relate School Area Moves and Fire Loss
LANARK residents report changes near the high school as the Fox family will occupy the Will Hower property while vacating the George M. Wales residence. A fire near Shannon destroyed several buildings and hay. insurance covered the loss. Beth Hower visited Chicago for the opera Caymen and an overnight visit with friends. A TE Guild meeting will be hosted at Luke Flickinger’s Tuesday evening November 30. Local farmers, Scott Nichol and Tarry Moser, bought two drove of cattle at Sterline to feed on Kosar land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox and Family
Will Hower
George M. Wales
Pox
Kirtridge
Milwauken Fund
George Peat
Johnson High Test Co
Polu
Wittron
Lanark
Henry Dikie
Shannon
Sansak
Scott Nichol
Tarry Moser
Sterline
Nichot
Thanksgiving Week End Notes Across Lanark Area
Lanark residents plan extended visits and family gatherings over Thanksgiving. Ada Hokete and others will stay at a local home. many Lanark students return from college. funeral services for Walter Miller attended by relatives. Calf contest entries, bank meetings, and educational events noted. Reverend Zigler’s Europe trip sermons emphasize peace and gratitude amid global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hokete
Vor
Une Fuglave
Mota
Dulin
Myo Tees
Spendie
Thumony
Alina
Dhory Meuw
J. VY
Rekautn
Halespivme Watch
Sur Dan
Family
Clinton
Mary Alice Boyd
Robert Beyd
Garrell
Helen Fox
William Jeahingon
Rechford
D. L. Garbers
Shs
Handel
Browing
Q. P. Greenawalt
J. L. le
Freeport
Kenneth Klomie
Clute
Carl Klome
Linker
Edward Stuarte
Trefford
Chicago
Satuday
Roxo Ice Cream Co
Hoak Dine
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Texas Trail
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Richard Dix
Devil IS
Pat O’brien
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Jane Wyman
Wm. Hopper
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Perry Mason
Bishop
Our Gang
Carroll
Fair Haven Aid
Lanakk
Sup
LT Wierson
Philo Dysba
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Theh Schaol
Springfield
Lincoln Hotel
Ani
Senvl
Eehonlee Islalini
Wwere
Will Peters
Leslie Fulrath
M. M. Zigler
Elgin
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