Thomson area social notes mix with fair visits
Thomson locals report visits by relatives and friends from Beaver Island to Chicago and Davenport. Numerous guests at local homes include the Beck, Hook, Switzer, and Kahler families, with travel to the World’s Fair and fairs in Chicago. Other items note a broken window, local mill work near Carroll, and residents planning trips to Chicago and Dubuque.
Mt Carroll Opens Conference With 10–0 Victory Over Galena
Mt Carroll high school, led by Coach Walker, opened the Little Five Conference with a 10 to 0 win against Galena on Friday. Key scorers included Ken Singer Guenzler and Williamson. Miles blocked a Galena punt, setting up Mt Carroll on the 20 yard line for a touchdown. The defense held in the third period after Galena threatened near the goal line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Mt Carroll High
Galena
Kensinger
Guenzler
Williamson Peach
G Toudhdown
Little Five
St. Carroll
Miles
Mt. Carroll
Giiens
Local Events Of Years Ago From September 1921
September 1921 notes report Chas Stratton ill. Auditors met Tuesday. Several locals visit or travel, with cats of melons shipped from Thomson and Savanna visitors. Thomson baseball team to play Sterling Tigers. Mormon fair praised. Families travel between Dixon, Savanna, and Bars tow. Auto accidents feared. moonshine incident near Stockton. Muskmelon season ending, watermelons plentiful. Labor Day activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stratton
Jquite Il
Mabel Smith
Fulton
Maxine Martindale
Dirs, Howe
B. B. Smith
Thomson
Clifton Bennett
Morrison l
Bert Mitchell
Earl Orcutt
Community Notes From Thomson and Surrounding Towns
A roundup of local activity includes Bayard Hollinshead departing for Deratur to attend college, Paul Lewis buying a cottage opposite Mrs Orrella Bennett, and John Schade upgrading the Dr. Durkee farm. Updates cover ill health, restaurant ownership change, mail box regulations, travel visits, and ongoing family movements in Thomson, Savanna, Argo, Green, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Bayard Hollinshead
Morrmon
Deratur
Paul Lewis
Cremens
BR. Lewis Toewlel
Orella Bennett
John Schade
Dr.Durkee
Roosevelt plan to aid needy with winter relief drive
A wartime style note describes plans attributed to President Roosevelt for a large relief effort to supply winter provisions to the needy. It warns that private profiteers might exploit the plan and urges careful oversight to avoid a repeat of last winter's hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achtiy Weuks
Piankiin
Reese Pede
Ithe Tavanst
Santiel
Presider
Roosevelt
Savanna Guests Attended M Ginty Home Sunday Eve
Mrs Hayes remembered as Mrs Williams. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Lambert Williamson and Florence Lambert of Savanna. Mrs Floyd Stratton, visiting in Savanna with her ex, Mrs Jas Smith, returned this week. Stratton notes her mother is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bila Stmphy Hiad
Tom Arizona
Ueage
Frank Kahler
Blanche Turtwy
Frances McGinnis
A. W. Pape
Fred Duden
Donald Wik
St. Cresere
Jenny Conrady
Wilt
Gharkés
Wannie
Trim
Conrady
Clint Wilt
Charles Tumey
T. McNamare
Jee de Chabon
Wit
Ned. Gitevam
Orville Gablin
Beckton
Iain
Thomson
Ebner Sower
Gablin
Bonnling
Detic Melendy
Bert. Mitchell
Mollison
Fay
Fulton Wis
Thomson Tuewlay
Wane Gehlaon
Kansas
Fehur Kh
Ed Martindale
Carpenter
Ja Coabin
Ofadeon
Fon du Las
Auitorum
Fay & 4 Business
Clara C. Babcock
Exe
Chrisitian
Col Dunshee
Robert Groharing
Wilks J Pape
Polo
Vic
Arthur ‘Pape
Fainck Butler
Fulton
Luther Walis
Doto Atherton
Q. L. Slocumb
D. E
Hollishead
R Mc
Wiz Hayes
Siiman
Valey
Argo
Chas
Hayes
Willams
Wm. Lambert
Williamson
Florence Lambert
Savanna
M.ginty
Floyd Stratton
Jas Smth
Stratton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson Locals
Gene Man
Beaver
Nant
Elle Stumphy
Maerz
Marke Beck
Chicago
Claris Hook
tBse
Wilt Hotel
Taghael Switzer
Wil Griewold
Ed Mattn
Belle Switzer
Wis Rena Venema
Paul
John Ashpole
Henry and
Geerts
Gardenplam
Evelyn Ashpole
Albert Prins
DeWitt
Roy Houghton
Mrs. Leon
Stage
Willis Stage
Mire
Mae Densmore
Dubuque
Town
Albert Cooper
Gladys and
Ruth Cooper
Davenport
Jake Holy
Mrt
W. F. Reynolds
Carroll
Har‘Geiva
Thermo- ‘Ry Dyson
A. E. Lewis
Frank Potter
Alta Martinndale
David Westlake
Clinton
Jackson Daws
Mtt. Carroll
Wiliam Haws
Justice Prins
Thames Hand
Irene Sheridan
Lou
Thompson
Billyard Hall
Milt Hartman
Annie Sheridan
Rec
Etta Dugerd
Fine Fear
Clara Hines
Albert Badthe
Ed Drake
Fred Stevenberg
Eve
Legion
Lillian Kinwbe
Wendell
Edgertown
Kans
Visi
Reeves Kratz
Pennsylvania
Lee Hartman
Hreepont
Kim- Iee
Deldaoraly
Chadwick
Bro Shake
Chlocags Dimmifair
Mrs. Laws
T Decker
Frank Moore
Raymond Knutsen
Doris Dailey
Hans
Knutsen
Benithe KB. Carpenter
Hoffman
Charlotte
Jillian Kmutwen
Elemne Ellas
Lee Ellas
Wisconsin
Hobert Holland
Claude Orr
Mit. Carroll
A. Tard
Helen Creighton
Markie Beck
Daviere
Henry Pecklum
Mrs. Bord Handel
Harlan Handel
Chathwick
Afiss
Blanche Turney
Allen Witmer
Hazel
Amos Burk
Colvta
Miler
Fairhaven
Henry Strauch
Ang Mies
Clint Rederik
Fred Nipe
Weithner
Lanark
Marc, Rhoderick
H. V. Robison Ated
Jane
Chiago
Fadr
Sarsh Groharing
Wallace Dresha Home
Charlie Groharing
Elmer Mosher
Clyde
Martin Zimmer
Harriet Weatherwax
Eeeks
George’ S Weatherwax
Mfs
Matt Swenson
Sioa
Alfred Smith
John Eustis of
Ivan Carroll
Andrew Witt
Morrizon
Stanley
Shirtley
Mmm ' Hinges Frazier
Hannah Morrell
Chiemmo
Deka
Sundwy
Amd
Fred Smth Mire iMbowell
Scolpl
Gilbert Robertson
Harriet Kauffman
Ivis Miler
Pearl Kauffeen
George Kauffman
Tommy Harsen
Dik Williems
Devonport Park
George Kauifuma
Irs
Norm Lewx
Rover Foret
Dore
Mo Betsy McLeee
Ter
Nancy
Sonder Bail
Mery J. McGinty
Fewe Ami
Deity
Dory
Dee Brother
Rae
Sod
N. D. French
Cyrus Waste Home
Reynolds
Rock Island
Indaw
Hite Dugard
Edna Hicks
Eugene Murray
Louis Franks
Sheldon
Alice Swartz
George ‘Hicks Atu
Bobby
Paul Murray
Heugene Murray
Carroll High Wing
Almston Burt
O. G. St. Ores
Towa
Geo
Ores
Fernell
Barstow
Lastie Fuller
Graharmg
Mrs. Potter
Colone
Mise
Sylvia Lewis
Lake Witmess
Madison
Wis
Arthur Pape
Mr. Fields
Bbwer
Frank Kent
Omahe
A. D Melendy
Tittle
Elizabeth
Louis Doty
Stockton
Mrs. J. M. McGinty
Thomson State Bank
Strength—Safety— Service
Illinois
Thomson Illinois
Minneapolis
Minn
LaCrosse
German Vrancke
John Brand
Lyons
Connell
Sk. Carroll
Business Reports
United States
Northwestern Illinois Utilities
Thomson, Illinois
Francke & Switzer
Great Northern Fur Company of
New York
Great Northern Fer Co
Scherb’s Millinery
Main Se
Freeport Iil
Sinclair
Greasing Service
Lewis Motor CO
N Genevieve Chipi
Deacon Hospital
Freeport
Thomson, I.linoes
Narcissus & Daffodill
Andrew Bather CO
Sixth Ave
Iowa
Potter & Son
Thomson II
Ilinois
Deliay
Illinois Oil Co
John Carpenter
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