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Obituary for Parker J. Bennett born April 23 1851 in Owego New York. He lived most of his life in Fulton and Glen Ellyn Illinois later moving to Wheaton. He married twice first to Elia Hough then to Margaret Livingston and leaves six children several grandchildren and many friends. He was a member of Fulton Lodge A F and A M and a charter member of Forest Camp No 2 Modern Woodmen. Burial at Dunshog cemetery with Masuri services.
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Er J. Hennett
Severa
Iu Witon
Wadi Say
Pere
Thome Som
Fey
Buriasie Dunshog
Masuri
Parker J. Bennett
Jason and
Abigail Bennett
Owego
Bate
Fulton
Vic
Glen Ellyn
Wheaton
Elia Hough
Union Grove
Lythis Union
May Patch
Ral. Bennett
Judd
N. Dak
Jay Bennett
Benna
Moss Margaret Livingston
Thats
Ella Miller
Decatur
Ind
Mazel Green
Thomson
Han Grimm
Crete
Ob Benters
Galt
Bennett
Fulton Lodge
Forest Camp
O. 2
Modern Woodmen of America
Whiteside County
Tuiten Journal
Staggs Write From India to Florida via Indiana Tale
A missive from Indiana recounts Staggs family travels to Florida. Aly and Mrs Thos Stage journey, meeting relatives, noting Greenfield town, a walnut stairway, and Orphluna Annie’s ghost tale. Riley’s statue blooms in front of Crawford court house as schoolchildren attend a local event. Weather turns rainy as the family plans an eastern route.
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Aly
Thos
Florida
Indiana
Riley
Greenfield
Orpluna Annie
Crawford
Indy
Goa
Corn Picking Contest Hype Sparks Town Talk
In town chatter, men boast of corn bushels per day as the forthcoming corn picking contest nears. Rush Carroll is watched, Tom Head is named as a dark horse, and other locals like Tom Sheridan and Lyga Curley await their turn. Mrs Frank Sheridan and Norman French rode to Davenport Sunday to visit Mrs M F Peck.
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Rush Carroll
Tom Head
Tom
Tom Sheridan
Lyga Curley
Frank Sheridan
Little Norman French
Davenport
M. F. Peck
Former Thomson Girl Married in California
Miss Besse Alleman of Ripon California married Advi Tines Watson of Girabpine. Miles Alleman is the daughter of Vic and Mrs Alleman and lived in Thomson and Arro Fa before the move to Ripon. Relatives extend congratulations and wish the couple health, planning to reside in Ripon.
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Besse Alleman
Ripton
Calif
Advi Tines Uatson
Girabpine
Miles Alleman
Vic Allunmat
Thomsa
Argo Fa
Ripon
Theisen
Trix
Orthophonic Victrolas Impress Fulton Observer
J M Fay of Fulton reports being called to Chicago by Victor to hear the new Orthophonic Vietvolas. The instrument promises full vocal range, even bass, with lifelike orchestral presence. Fay plans to bring one to Thomson for the November Parent Teachers meeting for a public listening.
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J. M. Fay
Fulton
Chicaro
Ritetree
Fay
Ball Festival at High School Raises Fifty Dollars
The Ball Festival event at the high school last Thursday evening raised about 50 dollars to cover baseball team expenses. Attendees enjoyed the annual event and the school staff showcased their ability to host a quality entertainment.
Ducks and Hunters Warm to Sanday Island Season
Duck hunters gather around Sanday and islands west of Wa as many skilled marksmen set up favored spots. locals and visitors alike have converged, driving early morning gunfire and anticipation for what promises to be a strong, ongoing hunting season.
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Sanday
York Township Sunday Schools In Their Annual Session
Teachers, students, members and friends of York township Sunday schools are invited to the annual Sunday School Convention at Thomson Methodist Church this Sunday October 25 with afternoon and evening programs. The event aims to broaden teacher perspectives and boost the value of Sunday schools in the community.
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Thomson Methodist Church
York Township
York Township Adults Conference Summary
York Township holds an Adults Conference featuring Young Peppie and a Teachers Training section for Children’s Division Music. Rev Livingood and Mr Kreider lead devotions and addresses with special music by Thos Madsen and Rev Schaich. Sunday School Work includes Rev Prestage and Rev Clark Williams with program notes from Argo Sunday School.
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Livingood
Mr. Kreider
Max Cheeseman
Mrs. Moon
C. C. Boosters
Thos. Madsen
Schaich
Paurson M
Argo Sunday School
Hank Hall and the fickle cylinder press routine
The piece describes Hank Hall as the reliable press operator who is repeatedly called to fix the cylinder press, struggling to time moving parts perfectly after multiple attempts. It mentions Mrs. John Hay listening in on a radio and Fred Yates driving a new model yard tearer car from Mills Motor Co. in Fulton.
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Henry Hall
Hank
John Hay
Ayer
Atwater Kent
G. A Smith
Fred Yates
Mills Motor Co
Fulton
Grate School Carnival Wins Prize at October Event
Velina Schick won the grade school carnival prize in Brockill's cross puzzle contest and received a Tren Clad deli very box for her efforts. The event featured Tim Simpsins' Corn Haslers Orchestra in costume. The Grate School Review notes Friday October 30 as a special evening with no school for Oct 25 as teachers attend a district meeting.
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Velina Schick
Brockill
Tim Simpsins
Corn Haslers
Social Night Planned at Hartman Show Hall
A box cake and candy social is set for Friday evening October sixth at the Hartman show. Ladies are asked to bring a cake three candies or a box. A program will be covered by the people begins at Booreek.
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Puis
Booreek
Thomson Grade School Notes Perfect Attendance
The six week period celebrates perfect attendance across grades with named pupils in eighth through first grade listed. A separate tally notes students achieving average 85 or over in all studies and 90 percent or higher in department for the first six weeks, highlighting high performers across multiple grades.
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Crde
Dorothy Yates
Gertrude Chesbro
Olive Martindale
Charles Beck
Josephine Stiyze
Earl Diephhouse
Walter Switzer
Lauren Hollinshead
Sylvalena Bolhous
Dwight Brown
Stacy Potter
Raymond McNamara
Ruth Carroll
Epa Hook
Ruth Switzer
Wilma Vanderlaan
Roberta Lewis
Gladys Fuller
Lida Geerts
Irene Schick
Harriet Smith
Edith Hollinshead
Paul Melendy
Robert Stumphy
Alvilda Smith
Evelyn Kauffman
Castella Peterson
George Hook
Charles Miller
Gearld Diephous
Gerald Brown
Venetta Morgan
George Perry
Albert Hook
Howard Lawrence
Stanley Fuller
Beulah
Isvamer
Robert Lewis
Gien Groharing
Gladys Vanderlaan
Charles Ottens
Wesley Reynolds
Ifbald Brown
John Gaar
Robert Carroll
Beulah Gaar
Marjorie Darrow
Laura Hoelman
Clara Hook
Robin Sheridan
Edwin Jahn
Ernest William
Dorcas Bolhous
Arnold Sartimum
Leis Carroll
Clara Kremer
Raymond Hartman
Ida Martindale
Kuna Morgan
Phyllis Berk
2Adu Morgan
Hazel Strat- Ten
Arleyne Adams
Ruth French
Kstra
Geneva Kness
Nis Lewis
Kathleen Sheridan
George Stare
Russel Greasom
Alice Lohmeier
Mary Sheridan
Ruth Sw
High School Spellers Shine With Great Averages
At the High School show for spelling, 71 attendees, 40 with perfect attendance. Seniors Daisy Bolhous 98, Frances Heilirshead 99, others listed with 97-99 averages. Class averages: Seniors 92, Juniors 26, Sophomores 85. Admission 10 or 25 cents.
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Eiema
Daisy Bolhous
Thriliy Hauffman
Frances Heilirshead
Verda Rush
Belle Miller
Mildred Boger
Florence Smith
Ruby Sein
Martha Rush
Oral Ditimesy
Velma Dittmar
Our Advertisers Get Results Want Ad Success Card
An advertiser finds value in classified notices as readers are directed to place want ads to reach targeted audiences. The notice emphasizes measurable results and practical exposure through brief, clear copy in the newspaper’s marketplace section.
Senior Class Lectures Sponsor Mr Frank Coal at High School
Senior Class sponsors a lecture course at the high school auditorium featuring Frank Coal from the Wabash Lyceum Bureau of Wabash Indiana. He is presented as a refined entertainer with a strong repertoire and engaging stage method. The event aims to support the senior class treasury and precedes other program numbers. The fall festival at the YCHS gym last Thursday was a success and benefited the basketball team.
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Starling
Eucitorium
Frank Coal
Wabash Lyceum Bureau
Wabash
Indiana
Coad
Tie
Lyceum
Teo
Old Kentucky Jubelee
FL. Leo Taylor
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