Allen dies at 71 at Galena home of son
Alphonso A. Allen 71 father of Congressman Leo Allen died early Monday at his son’s Galena home from an aggravated heart condition after a year of illness. Born February 29 1864 in Elizabeth he moved to Galena in 1915 to run a business. Survived by wife Sarah three daughters two sons five grandchildren and five siblings. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Leo Allen residence with Rev Hugo Montanus officiating. burial in Elizabeth cemetery.
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Alphonso A. Allen
Leo Allen
Galena
Mr. Allen
Elizabeth
Sarah
Raymond Lawton
David Willette
Rochkford
William Powell
Oak Park
Wilbur
Albert Lea
Minn
Ley
John
Woodbine
Robert
Dubuque
Joseph
Gaiena
Hugo Montanus
First Presbyterian Church of
Elizabeth Cemetery
Hunters Bag Two Wild Geese on River Flight
Hunters near Sand Slough watched about 35 wild geese land on the river Sunday afternoon. An Iowa hunter spied the flock and tried to approach for a shot, steering them toward the Illinois shore where an Illinois hunter ultimately bagged two geese.
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Iowa
Ilinois
Illinois
Savanna Eleven Falls to Clinton in Friday Night Loss
Savanna high school football dropped its fifth game of the season as St. Marys academy of Clinton won 20 to 7. The visitors opened with a varied passing attack and Savanna finally reached the end zone on a plunge by McGoldrick after penalties moved the ball to the one yard line. O Leary added the extra point. Savanna hosts Lyons next Friday night at home.
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Savanna High School
St. Mary's Academy of
Clinton
Savanna
St. Mary’s
McGoldrick
O'Leary
Savanna Boys
Lyons
Savanna Field
Aauin High School of
Reepork
Mt Carroll
Hon
Freeport
Thomson
Carroll
Fortuno
Stockton
Jin
Stagon
Fulton Man Hurt In Wreck West Of Galena Saturday
Roy Krebs of Fulton was taken to Finley hospital in Dubuque after a Saturday crash three and one half miles west of Galena on Route 20. His wife Mrs Krebs escaped serious injuries after losing control at Scaddens corner and hitting a telephone pole. The car wreck prompted Galena physicians to transfer Roy Krebs for skull fracture treatment. Harold Chamberlain of Ashton was released from county jail after seven days for shooting ducks before the season opener. He and three companions were arrested near Thomson. Chamberlain could not pay a $27 fine and costs and remained jailed. others paid fines and were released. Read the Review.
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Roy Krebs
Fulton
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Galena
Krebs
Scadden’s Corner
Harold Chamberlain
Ashton
Chamberlain
Thomson
Savanna Forms County Sportsmen Chapter in Oak Park
A Savanna chapter of the County Sportsmen’s Club was organized at a Oak Park Christian church meeting last Wednesday evening. J Meha of Pontiac spoke on the club’s purpose and activities, Albert Dunn was named president, and Brutis Clike mah named secretary. Monthly meetings are planned with dates to be announced. Three chapters exist in the county, with Thomson and Lanark forming rival groups and more towns in talks.
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Carrwall County
Oak Park
Pontiac
Albert Dunn
Brutis Clikemah
Chapte
Thomson and
Lanark
Husband Conserve A Recipe For June Brides
A humorous guide by Goldie Lemon advises choosing a good husband and treating him with care. It uses cooking metaphors to describe affection, patience, and daily discipline, recommending tenderness, humor, and properly balanced demands to maintain a healthy marriage.
Share Five Minutes Of Time Prompted By Scout Exchange
A brief exchange recalls a polite request for five minutes of time between an older man and a scout. The dialogue hints at courtesy and subtle resistance, framed as a minor, era-appropriate interaction.
Prank Warfield hauling to Chicago and cemetery scramble
ARGO-FA reports Warfield trucking petuek to Chicago Monday night while Clyde Volta and Kenneth Green ran their cars together near the cemetery corner Sunday morning. No injuries. minor damages reported.
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Warfield
Chicago
Clyde Volta
Kenneth Green
Cemetery Corner
David McWorthy
Laura
Delilah Lapp
Dave McWorthey
Burton
Leonard
Welch
Conden I
Sharon
Missing man Bert Dodd found dead near Morrison
The decomposed body of Bert Dodd, 40, missing six weeks, was found Saturday in a corn field on the Hubert Vandermyde farm five miles north of Morrison. A revolver with an exploded shell lay with the body. authorities say death resulted from a self inflicted wound. Dodd, a World War veteran, had been living with his father on a farm north of Morrison.
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Morrison
Bert Dodd
Hubert Vandermyde
Mr. Vandermyde
Dodd
Malvern
McConaha Speaks At Thomson To Sportsmen Club
Raymund Koch renowned baritone to perform in recital at Metcalf Mall Frances Shimer school on Saturday evening as part of Thomson Sportsmen's Club meeting. Koch a star with major orchestras and companies speaks on hunting, conservation, and landowner responsibilities tonight at 8. Accompanist Sven Lekberg from Augustana College aids, audience to enjoy low admission.
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Raymund Koch
Metcalf Mall
Frances Shimer
Carroll
J. G. McConaha
Department of Conservation
Thomson Sportsmen
Methodist Church
Mr. Koch
NBC
CBS
Elijah
Koch
Challjapin
Sven Lekberg
Augustana College
Rock Island
Freeport Holds Off Mt Carroll in Gridiron Clash
Freeport trimmed Mt Carroll 7 to 0 in a Saturday football clash. The win featured adjustments at the line and a decisive second half drive. Mt Carroll’s defense limited a late surge, while Freeport’s offense capitalized on turnovers to seal the conference victory.
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D.C Specialist
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Lanark MN
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Thomson TO Sportsmen’s Club
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Sportsmen's Club
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Lanark, Ill
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Mississippi Bridge
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Jordan
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St. City Hall
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Fathom For Women
Mein
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Fulbell
Ne Mists
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Clinton Rendering CO
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Lewis Motor Co
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