Obituary of Jenne Elvira Poorman
Jenne Elvira Poorman born January 6 1887 in Caroill County Illinois died November 24 1923 at her brother Harry Shoemaker’s home aged 46 years 19 months 18 days She married Edward Poorman on September 4 1895 and they had six children Marion Lee Eddie Lucile Neva Left to mourn are her husband six children two brothers two sisters relatives and many friends Funeral services were at the Harry Shoemaker home and then at the Christian church Rev A G Prestage of York Baptist church officiated Burial was in Argo-Fa cemetery
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Jenne Elvira Poorman
Amogand
Elvira Shoemaker
Caroill
Ilinois
Harry Shoemaker
Edward Poorman
Marion
Lee
Eddie
Lucile
Neva
Christian Church
A G. Prestage
York Baptist Church
Banat
Argo-Fa
December program at High School Auditorium
The Desember program for the Parents Teachers will be held in the High School Auditorium on the first Thursday in December, December 6. Rural school pupils perform Instrumental Duet Francs Martindale Daisy Bolhous Reading Lucilla Griswold Ringarde Gehlsen Trio. Prof Yingling of Augustana College Rock Island gives the address. Duet by Misses Murphy and Nelson Business.
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Martindale
Daisy Bolhous
Lucilla Griswold
Ringarde Gehlsen
Prof Yingling
Augustana College
Rock Island
Misses Murphy
Nelson
Community Christmas Tree Meeting Set at High School
A mass meeting of all interested citizens will be held at Community High School on Monday night December 8 at 7 30 to arrange plans for a Community Christmas tree. All residents are urged to attend.
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Jed
Community High School
Mystery of Bahamian Sailors Told in Verrill Book
In In the Wake of the Buccaneers A Hyatt Verrill notes Bahamas natives guide boats without compass in all weather. Sam the steersman says he cannot say how but knows where they are and steers toward the destination. The account highlights instinctive navigation from the islands.
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Bahamas
A. Hyatt Verrill
Sam
St Croix
Chef
Bird Unharmed After Auto Crash Outside Evansville Home
Two cars collided near a house at a street corner in Evansville area recently. One vehicles crossed the sidewalk and porch as several men were knocked unconscious. Mrs. Blank, arriving home, worried about her canary, only to find the bird safe in its cage.
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Evansville
Sevral
Lavas Heat Readings From Mount Etos Eruption
Reporters used electric thermometers near lava cracks to measure surface heat from Mount Etos eruption. They recorded 1 724 degrees Fahrenheit near the shurnce and expect interior magma to be hotter. Youth's Company notes public dissatisfaction with cooperation and doubt about polling accuracy.
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Mount Etos
Actehor
Dynamite Explosion In Sheridan Road Drainage Crew
Howard Leavens and Albert Green were caught in a dynamite explosion while working on the Sheridan Road drainage project. The incident is reported alongside a separate false alarm caused by a burst steam pipe from the K B Carpenter residence, which produced outside bells and minor plaster damage but no injuries or further harm.
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Howard Leavens
Albert Green
Sheridan Road
K. B Carpenter
High School News Highlights From Local Classes
Junior Class works on requested poems while Domestic Science meets at Marguerite Duffy’s home. Bible study exam taken Monday. Orchestra and Glee Clubs progress under Mrs Lorinzons, planning monthly grade school performances. Freshman Science fills balloons with hydrogen. some balloons may still be aloft. Six weeks exams last Friday. no school Thursday and Friday. Basketball pair heads to Hanover Friday. prior defeat at Milledgeville noted but hopes for future wins. Injuries from blasting at Sheridan Road farm severely affect Mr Shaw. Albert Green praised for bravery. Percy Holland returns from Sterling under doctor's care. Mrs Jeannette Hunter with Ed Franche’s family. Argo visit noted. News light. apologies for delays.
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Marguerite Duffy
Lorinzons
Howard Leavens
Albert Green
Mr. Shaw
Sheridan Road Farm
Mr Shaw
Howard
Albbert
Savanna Hospital
Chicago
Norm Leaven
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Hanover
Milledgeville
Percy Holland
Sterling
Jeannette Hunter
Ed. Franche
Argo
Babs
Orville Bennett
Chapton
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Illinois
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Eecory
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