The Tornado of 1860 Told by Mrs Slaymaker
Mrs Slaymaker recounts Albany’s 1860 tornado passage on June 3, describing the storm’s riverbank scene, the destruction of a raft, her near collapse, and family injuries. She notes five local deaths and 27 in Camache, praising neighborly aid and the town’s enduring steadiness as it invites visitors on Home-Coming Day.
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Slaymaker
Albany
William Slocumb
Robertson
Sperry
Washington, DC
Dan
Harvey Mitchell
Sam Mitchell
Chicago
Althou
Pacific Coast
Harvey
Mitchell
Mr Buck
Sweet
Ed Effner
Reiley
Babe
Camanche
Information Bureau
M. J
Clinton and nearby residents visit and visitations noted
A series of brief hometown notes records visits and stays by numerous residents. Fulton, Clinton, Newton, and nearby towns see relatives and friends spending weekends with kin and friends, with several names and places repeatedly mentioned.
Argo residents report Cooper improving after operation
Albert Cooper is recovering well from recent surgery. His sons John and Clarence along with Henry Paris family visited early in the week and reported he is “exceptionally well.” Mrs Cooper returned home Tuesday for a short stay. The community notes include farm activity, weather impacts on threshing, visits from relatives, and church plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cooper
John
Clarence
Henry Parissons
Local Families Attend Social Visits Across Towns
Newton Mr and Mrs Harris Slaymaker hosted Gladys Jamison from Ustick last week. Several residents, including Mrs Charlie Rowland and Mr and Mrs Will Hawk, traveled for events and trips to Rockford Springfield and Erie. A series of visits, gatherings, and a party at the Sharer home mark a busy week among Hawk Slaymaker Sharer and Wadsworth circles with multiple familial arrivals and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Slaymaker
Gladys Jamison
Ustick
Will Hawk
Springfield
Helen
Rose
Ln Erie
John Hawk
Agnes Slaymaker
Erie
George
Charles Hawk
Gardenplain
Charles Sharer
Sharer
Hertha
Reynolds Property Buy Links To Wisconsin Ties
Peter Nehlsen sold the Don Berthoff farm on Sandridge to Chicago buyers and this week traded his home on West Main for Wesley Reynolds’s residence. Reynolds moved into the Flora Peter house on West Main to shorten his commute. Paul Pratt, visiting town briefly, noted old friends. he now runs a chain of creameries with headquarters at Wisconsin Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nehlsen
Don Berthoff
Sandridge
Chicago
Wesley Reynolds
West Main Street
Mr. Nehlsen
Mr. Reynolds
Flora Peter
West Main
Paul Pratt
Paul
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids
Farmer buys two tickets for whist drive joke
A farmer surprises his wife by buying two tickets for a whist drive. She protests she cannot play, and he replies the drive would do 25 good, implying a charitable or humorous intent behind the purchase.
Morocco in History and Roman Rule in Africa
In ancient times Morocco formed part of a powerful empire linked to Roman Mauretania and adjacent Nemidia. The region along the southern Mediterranean coast became Roman provinces near the end of the Roman Republic, with Salted Africa as a historic coastal strip.
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Morocco
Mauritania
Nemidia
Mediterranean
Africa
First graders listed in next issue. Clinton melon weighs 45 pounds
School began under favorable conditions and authorities hope for a strong educational year. Next week will include a complete list of first graders. Ray Rapple is noted for high honors this year with a 45 pound melon at Towle and Hypes Drug Store in Clinton.
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Ray Rapple
Ray
Towle
Clinton
Bible Translation Notes On Word Insertion
A fragment discusses how certain national terms were added to Bible translations to render passages intelligible in English. The note reflects editorial decisions in rendering ancient manuscripts into contemporary language. It mentions preserving meaning while adapting phrasing for readers.
Picnic attendees corrected in Review notice
Miss Grace Kness of Chicago visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kness and other relatives. Last week a picnic at East Lyne omitted the names of Prof and Mrs Nate Grossman of Kings, ib. Our mistake. The Review, $1,500 yean.
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Evelyn Rennecker
Floyd Eads
Grace Kness
Chicago
Frank Kness
East Lyne
Nate Grossman
Kings, Ib
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Orphan Tate
A committee for Mistletoe Chapter No 458 Order of Eastern Stars drafts resolutions mourning the death of Sister Orphan Tate. The text mourns her, prays to God, and directs charter draped in mourning for 30 days and a memorial page in records with copies to her daughters and son. Signed by Sisters Delia Melendy Frankie Slayman and Sarah ONeil.
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Mistletoe Chapter
Eastern Stars
Orphan Tate
Earth
Soldier Reunion at Franklin Grove Ends With Beard Loss
7 DM Cone attended an id Soldiers Reunion at Franklin Grove Til on Tuesday and reports a fine time. He returned home without his beard, causing many to hardly recognize him. Win notes it is the second time in over sixty years he has shaved, a moment the ladies with long hair might not rush to imitate.
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DM Cone
Id Soldiers
Franklin Grove
Til
Win
Wil Adams
Bill
Will
Clyde Leavens Seeks Recovery After Appendicitis
Clyde Leavens was rushed to Savanna City Hospital after an appendicitis attack on Tuesday. A Freeport doctor performed the operation and Will Strubb transported him to the hospital. He is reported to be recovering well following previous illnesses and a bout of typhoid fever last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Leavens
Savanna City Hospital
Freeport
Will Strubb
Savanna
Clyde
Jane Lamb
Morrison Fair Secures Rain Insurance Despite Storm
The Morrison Fair collected $5000 in rain insurance on Tuesday, signaling confident leadership and solid planning. locals remark that weather can’t be blamed for this setback, while organizers focus on the next steps and continued risk management.
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Morrison Fair
Ed Mest's Job Some Seventy Years Ago
Bert Hadley of Los Angeles sends a clipping about an 1850 auction sale. The note reflects on Ed Mest and ponders how Ed West would feel crying such a sale as the extract is shared and discussed.
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Ed Mest
Bert
Hadley
Los Angles
Calif
Ed West
Old Pike County Sale Bill From 1850 Reveals Historic Auctions
A Delmar Missouri resident preserves a seventy six year old State of Missouri sale bill from Pike County. On September 18 1850 public outcry sale at Coon Creek crossing Missouri road lists items including oxen wagons enslaved people and tools with head cheese apples and cider promised for lunch. The fragment from the Iowa Ledger notes the buyer intends to go to California.
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Hardin County
Woneer
Delmar
Missouri
Pike
Coon Creek
Missouri Road
California
Letdora Iowa Ledger
Sewing Discounts Offered During September Month
Mrs Edn Nicholson announces attractive discounts on all regular prices during September as she will be away in October. Orders should be placed early. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs McMahon, Mrs Mary Fischer and Mr and Mrs Geo Reimer of Fulton visited the Steele home. Lewis Smith and wife of Mount Carroll were Sunday visitors there.
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Edn Nicholson
McMahon
Mary Fischer
Geo. Reimer
Fulton
F. A. Steele
Lewis Smith
Mount Carrol
If. A. Steele
Move to Wesley Reynolds House Notice
Notice stating relocation to the Wesley Reynolds house on West Main Street and asking readers to phone for ice coal or any trucking or draying needs. Signed Peter N Nehisen.
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Wesley Reynolds
West Main Street
Peter N Nehisen
Melon Day Races Open With Ten Events At 10 30 AM
Rev Clark Williams announces Melon Day sports with ten races starting at 10 30 AM. Cash prizes will be awarded in all events to drive attendance. Events include 100 yard dash for boys under 12 and free-for-all, sack race for under 12, 50 yard dash for under 17, 50 yard dash for girls under 12, boys stilts race, potato race, ball throwing contests for girls and women, three legged race, and a free-for-all ball throwing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Williams
Notice of Carr County Board meeting Mt. Carroll Illinois
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Mines will meet in regular session at the Court House in Mt. Carroll Illinois on Tuesday September 14 1926 at 10 AM All bills must be in the Clerk by Saturday September 11 1926 to be acted upon Signed A B Adams Clerk
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Board of Supervisors
Carroll County
Mines
Court House
Mt. Carroll
Illinois
A. B. Adams
Print shop to move downstairs after Bolhous sale
Reporters heard Chadwick fellows claim Andy Strauch plans to relocate his print shop to the building’s lower level after buying the structure. They say he has received substantial aid from sympathetic friends out of town, and that he appears set to proceed with changes despite doubts.
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Chadwick
Andy Strauch
Gonz
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YCHS
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S C Carpenter
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Hettie and
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Warry Endy
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Roy Scherer
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Charles
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Fred Marshall
Robert
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Ohio
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Henry Snyder
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