Elvie Keltner Dies After Long Illness in Fort Lupton
Elvie Keltner former Thomson business man and Carroll County native died of tuberculosis at his Fort Lupton home after years of illness. He built the first Ford garage, moved to Fort Lupton, opened another garage, and faced multiple recoveries and relocations. Burial was at his Fort Lupton home, with his father and Mt Carroll brother planning to attend. An obituary was not yet received.
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Elvie Keltner
Thomson
Carroll County
Fort Lupton
Colorado
Mr. Keltner
Freeport
Stover Engine Co
Ford
Elvie
Sam Grim
Ottawa
Colo
Dan Mitchell
Scotty Mitchell
Woodmen Sanatorium
Woodman
Mt Carroll
Parent-Teacher Election Sets Officers for Year
At the Parent-Teacher meeting Tuesday evening officers for the year were elected. President Kyle Melerdy First Vice President Belle Carpenter Second Vice President Ams Lewis Third Vice President Frankie Starman Treasurer Helen Gaar Secretary Alice Switzer. Harmony between scholars teachers and parents is anticipated and upcoming programs will be announced in the Review each month.
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Kyle Melerdy
Belle Carpenter
Ams
Lewis Thier
Frankie Starman
Helen Gaar
Alice Switzer
Fair Festival at the C H S Friday Evening
A fair festival will be held at C H S on Friday evening with activities and community participation. The event aims to bring together students and residents for entertainment and local showcases.
A Weeks Bible Conference at Fair Haven Church
A Weeks Bible Conference will be held at Fair Haven church from September 12 to 19 with daily 7 45 pm meetings and 7 30 pm choir rehearsals. Each night features strong Bible teaching, special music, and speakers including EO Fehr and Rev Brandfellner Bailey Wykle Van Evera and others.
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Fair Haven
EO Fehr
Braunfellner
Dixon
Christ
Bailey
Brandfellner
Rev Bailey
Jesus
Wykle
Rey van Evera
October First Open Season Warned for Illinois Hunters
Mansfield secretary of the Federated Sportsmen of Illinois warns hunters not to shoot migratory game birds except doves before October first. Illinois law sets open season September 16, but federal law overrides to begin October first, guiding all Illinois hunters.
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CF Mansfield
Federated Sportsmen of
Ilinois
Iinois
Illini Plan to Defy the Weather Man
Illinois athletic managers announce steps to combat rain for the football season. They bought a 10 000 dollar rubberized field cover, billed as the world’s largest raincoat, and will pave walks around the stadium at a cost near 75 000 dollars to improve spectator comfort and stadium access.
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University of Winois
Ilinois
Illini
Illinois
The
Waverly Journal
Sam Grim Birthday Surprise Draws Family From Nearby Towns
Mr Sam Grim celebrated his 61st birthday with a surprise Sunday gathering of thirty three relatives. Relatives from Lanark Chadwick and Thomson joined a large picnic dinner. The event included Mr and Mrs George Dyson and others and featured guests from Walnut Chicago Morrison and more.
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Sam Grim
George Dyson
Lee Dyson
Lanark
George East
Doe Grim
Don Harris
Charles Harris
George Stein
Chadwick
Claude Grim
Thomson
Bert Grm
Carroll
Thomson's First Annual Melon Day yields big crowd and $300
Thomson's First Annual Melon Day drew a large crowd despite rain and netted about $300. The event featured band boys who placed a half page ad in the Melton Growers edition and distributed 1000 posters across Daviess, Carroll, and Whiteside counties.
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Thomson
Band Boys
Melton
Nice sun shiny day brings good turnout to Thomson event
A Thursday September 9 gathering drew strong attendance despite recent rains making the country road slick. The day featured ideal weather and prominent roadways on either side aiding access to Thomson for attendees.
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Thomson
Early Preparations for Park Event Finished
After rain halted activity on Wednesday the boys restarted work on Thursday morning. They raced to ready the park with tracks stands and materials while some prepared the ball diamond. By game time the venue was reported in tip top condition.
The Big Picnic Dinner at Town Event
Locals from far and near enjoyed hearty picnic dinners as the Thomson band played a noon concert. An aeroplane arrival from Galena drew crowds’ attention, with many passengers rostered for rides and the day’s lively entertainments lifting spirits despite ailments.
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Thomson
Horseshoe Pitching Attracts Wide Patronage And Winners
Frank Rush and Al Stores oversaw fifteen stalls for horseshoe pitching drawing strong daytime patronage. Bayard Cole won the singles, a Chadwick team took the doubles, and Judge Cliffe of Sycamore HU, U S Circuit Court, delivered a well received speech with notable encores.
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Frank Rush
al Stores
Bayard Cole
Chadwick
Cliffe
Sycamore, HU
U. S. Circuit Court
Clinton Beats Hanover in Narrow 6-5 Rally
Clinton American Legion edged Hanover Woolen Mills 6 to 5 in a tightly fought game on neutral grounds. Clinton trailed after four first inning runs by Hanover, then tied it in the ninth on a two-out hit that broke Clinton’s way for the decisive score.
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Hanover Woolen Mills
Clinton American Legion
Hanover Boys
van Buren
Clinton
Clinton Boys
Tony and Mt Carroll Band Delight County Day Crowd
A well planned schedule was followed as Tony and his Mt Carroll band performed at 10 30 entertaining locals with popular songs. The crowd enjoyed the lively set and the music helped keep spirits bright and people in good humor throughout the event.
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Tony
Mt Carroll
Results of the Races At Local Meet
Morning races drew good crowds with diverse events. Winners include Van Sack in the boys 12 and over 100 yard dash, Clark Williams in the under 12 50 yard dash, Chloe Jenkins in the girls 50 yard dash, Donald Wilt in the men's 100 yard dash, and Melvin Martindale in pair events with Floyd Dimart plus bets on three legged relief. Rev Clark Williams oversaw the meet efficiently.
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van Sack
Melvin Martindale
Clark Williams
Harry Miller
Chloe Jenkins
Martha Rush
Donald Wilt
Leo Wilt
Paul Williams
Betty Lewis
Floyd Dimart
Dan Sack
Jimmy Morgan
Alvera Miller
Alta Robinson
Herb Erdemeir
Walter Lewis
Tim McKee entry wins horse race at local meet
Bayard Lewis supervised the running race after the ball game. Five horses contested. Tim McKee entry captured first place with Van Sack second and Diephuis third. The event drew spectators away from the crowd to avoid duties. An aviator performed looping maneuvers after the race. The day closed with band selections and a picnic supper.
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Bayard Lewis
Tim McKee
van Sack
Diephuis
Evening Concert By Mt Carroll And Thomson Bands
The Mt Carroll and Thomson bands joined for a big evening concert drawing the season's largest crowd. The event was a success overall and the band members incurred considerable expense yet expect about 300 dollars profit.
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Mt Carroll and Thomson
September Board Meeting in Village Council Session
The village council met in regular session with Pres. R D Bennett presiding. Members present were Carpenter, Fuller, Martindale, Schade and Slayman. Bills approved and ordered paid include salaries, mowing, printing, pumping, lighting, and street work. A request by Lewis Motor Co for sidewalk and driveway access for an oil station was granted. Cement crossings were ordered on a specified street route. Council adjourned with Kate Cole Whitney as Village Clerk.
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Villag Council
R D Bennett
Carpenter
Fuller
Martindale
Schade
Slayman
Geo Stores
Marshall
Thomson Review
Hawk
Thomson
Geisinger
North Room Town Hall
Louis Kness
James Stores
Goulds Pump Co
Hall
Sam Grim
Yeas
Slay Man
Spring Valley
Sheridan
Lewis Motor Co
K B Carpenter
Newell's
Newell’s
Cochran
Bell
Kate Cole Whitney
Rain Stays Looming Over Morrison Fair Losses
Weather woes plagued the Morrison Fair with persistent rain harming the event. Officials report heavy losses and stranded plans despite $5000 rain insurance, as misjudged rain hours affected sales and attendance during the weeklong event.
Evangelical Church Sunday School and Preaching Schedule
Fairhaven Malvern Ideal Evangelical Churches announce Sunday School at 10 A.M. weekly with superintendents Adam Greenawalt Charles Waters Harmon Stakemiller. Preaching schedule shifts by Sunday of month with Fairhaven Malvern Ideal rotations and fifth Sunday services. Also notes George Stage’s arm injury from a playground swing and visiting Hinds family from Jewels Iona and Saginaw Michigan for Melon Day.
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Fairhaven Evangelical Church
Ideal Evangelical Church
Malvern Evangelical Church
E. 0. Fehr
Fairhaven
Adam Greenawalt
Malvern
Charles Waters
Ideal
Harmon Stakemiller
Gien Hinds
Jewels
Iona
Irving Hinds
Saginaw, Mich
Chaplin Film Recreates Klondike Pass Chilkoot Scene
In a feature on Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush the article describes Chaplin directing a recreation of the Chilkoot Pass route high in the Sierra Nevada. It details a 2300 foot long snow pathway rising 1000 feet, a nine mile trek from railroad lines, and a camp built for pioneers with 2500 extras and derelict workers. Prof Lehman requests his paper be sent to Canton Iowa as he plans to study there this winter.
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Alaska
Alaskan
Northwest
Puget Sound
Charlie Chaplin
California Rockies
Chilkoot Pass
Klondike
Chaplin
Mt. Lincoln
J City
Iamp
Southern Pacific Railway
Chilkoot P
Lehman
Canton
Iowa
Fall Festival at the YCH Friday Evening Event
Fall festival at the YCH scheduled for Friday evening draws attention to Greely of Freeport. The text notes plans involving Fea Greely, and mentions his stay at the home of his brother George Greeley. The fragment hints at local community activity and family connections within Freeport.
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Fea Greely
Freeport
George Greeley
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Lew Lewis
Irve Lewis
Walnut
Neil Busk
Chicago
Chas Ottens
Elizeth
Morrison
York
Galena
Hanover
Fairhaven Circuit
George Stage
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