Publisher's Column and Local Notes Preview Sports and Roads
The column covers road funding in Illinois with state miles of hard roads and paving targets for 1928, notes on hunting season and duck prospects, a World Series preview between the Cardinals and Yankees, and a Mason appointment for Louis L. Em merson. Bank directors address a Monday meeting and a vacancy exists at the Illinois bank.
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Hiran L. Williamson
Capid News
Antron
Illinois
Iliamis
FLS
Louis L. Emmerson
Supreme Council of
United States
Supreme Council of Masons
Atlantic City
Appointment Bestows Honor On Mr Emmerson
Representation and Mr Emmerson were chosen giving him every honor Masoury can accord. The appointment recognizes his standing and the duties entrusted to him by the organization.
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Emmerson
Masoury
FLS
Scout Leaders Take Troop to Champaign for State Meeting
Rev Schaich and Clarence Bolson will lead the local Boy Scout troop to Champaign for the annual state scouts meeting and the Illinois Bradley football opener at University Stadium. They depart Friday in Afr Bergers Chevrolet with camping gear to sleep near the campus.
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Rev. Schaich
Clarence Bolsons
Champaign
University Stadium
Illinois
Bradley
Afr Berger
Auck
Melendy Family Trip to New York in Ford Venture
Mr and Mrs John Melendy of Clinton along with Mr and Mrs Harold and I left Friday for New York City. Jack went on business while the others traveled with him to view the new Ford model. A Davenport man runs the barber shop during Harolds vacation. John Carroll reports busy poultry buying with daily truck rounds, cream collection, seed sales, and strong patronage.
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John Melendy
Clinton
Harold
New York City
Jack
John Carroll
John
Early Event List Highlights Liberty Loan Goal
The item lists various local happenings and people connected to the community, noting the Fourth Liberty Loan quota of 73000 dollars. It mentions visits, travels, social gatherings, a parade of veterans, and several health and church notes reflecting a busy small-town week. Names like Florance Beck, Bert Mitchell, Dee Slumphy, Gertrude Orcutt, and Rev. Scherer appear among others.
Village Board Proceedings Read and Approve Bills
Walbape Dowd regular meeting called to order with Tre dent and four trustees present. Bills read and referred to Finance: Northwestern Utilities Light and Power. W Groharing 13 74a. W bulbs. CM & St P Ry Freight on Limerock. ATA Lain Brown Sept salary 75.00. Swarge W Davis 10 hours mowing. Svank Holman 18 hours shoveling gravel. Carl Bell sung 25 ED. Louis Knesy care of park Aug Sept. Lewis Motor Co tracking Timerock 22.80. Thomson Concert Band Two Sept concerts 35.00. On motion, orders paid. A request from Thomas Orcutt for street entrance to his driveway directed to Street committee to install gravel crossing before Ernest Whitney residence. Street lighting committee reported need for two more lights in west town. decision postponed. It was agreed to keep chemical fire engine in pump house motor room during winter to prevent freezing. Adjournment. Kate Cole Whitney Village Clerk.
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Tredent
J. Puller
Smith
Carpenter
Schade
Lewis
Northwestern EL Utilities
Ught and Power
W. Groharing
St. P. Ry
Limerock
Svank Holman
Carl Bell
ED Louis Knesy
Park
Lewis Motor Co
Thomson Concert Band
D Lewis
Thomas Orcutt
Ernest Whitney
Jeft
Futher
Kate Cole Whitney
Utilities Firm Sold Inval People Gas and Co Update
Announcement says Inval People Gas and Company was sold to Public Service Company. Transaction details not public. plant operates in this territory from Galena and reportedly controlled by Samu el Insull. Unclear if entire company or only F J Stransky stock sold. Sources say Stransky sold his stock but company may be sold whole.
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Dovads
Thad
Galena Anl
Samjuel Insull
Che Cag
F. J. Stransky
Ore Renori
Stranhax
Republican meeting planned in Thomson this month
Rush W. Carroll announces a Republican party meeting for men and women in Thomson likely on the 17th. Speakers are expected for both groups and the event may be held in the new gymnasium once ready for occupancy.
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Rush W. Carroll
Republican Party
Thomson
Wheither
Saur Kraut Day Draws Large Forreston Crowd
Mr and Mrs Will Hawk and James St Ore traveled to Forreston for a Saur Kraut day event that drew several thousand attendees. The day featured free street attractions bands drum corps and free wares. A person named Wiscon sin wife of the couple was reported in critical condition after a fall with possible back injury. no verified report has yet been received.
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Will Hawk
James St. Ore
Forreston
Syu
Wisconsin
Senator Myers Visits Thomson To Hear Voters
Senator Joe Myers of Sciota Mills and Mrs Myers spent a few hours Friday in Thomson. He regrets missing last springs primaries and notes his long record in the General Assembly. Myers discussed bills, listened to constituents, and promised to return before this falls election.
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Senator Myers
Joe Myers
Sciota Mills
Myers
Senate
Thomson House
Argo Fa
Chadwick
Chadwick Farm Hand Killed by Train
Elmer Webb of Chadwick a farm hand died when his Ford was struck by a Burlington passenger train last Wednesday afternoon. His two children a five year old daughter and a three year old son were injured and taken to Savanna hospital. Webb's car halted on the track before the oncoming train. A coroner inquiry is planned. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Robert Groharing traveled to Cambridge Illinois for a meeting of the Iowa and Illinois insurance agencies. The gathering drew many from Whiteside and Henry counties and covered important questions. Nelda Williams and Ruth Sheridan of Glenn Effyn visited at home Sunday.
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Chadwick
Elmer Webb
Burlington
Savanna Hospital
Webb
Robert Groharing
Cambridge
Ilinois
Robert
Awl
Henry
Whiteside
Local Dunshee and Cao’s Wats Lead to Fall District Meet
The Review notes ongoing district planning with references to Dunshee and Cao’s wats. plans mention a fall event and potential leadership shifts. Local residents like Thomason and Smith are cited in routine community updates, with subscriptions and civic notes included.
Melon Grower Expects 35 Carloads Remain Unsold
A melon grower estimates about 35 carloads of melons still in fields, noting the crop was good this year and not all fruit has been sold. The farmer expects some stock will be harvested or shipped later.
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Schaich
Ichurch
Ich
Unson
Church
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