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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
4
Mrs. James Crow spent a week with her daughter and husband in town. Mr and Mrs Crow were joined by Mrs. John Wicks and attorney John Kueh during business calls in Mt. Carrell and Thomson this morning.
State Highway Department to hold public hearing in Prophetstown on October 7 to discuss Route 80 and other phases of the proposed highway. Delegations from Morrison and surrounding towns, including representatives and deaf citizens, are invited. Governor Small may attend along with an American Legion celebration.
Heavy rain caused floods and washed out bridges in the region. Track foreman Ed Franks led crews to patrol and relay orders amid a blinding storm. Harold Kenyon and Floyd Carpenter faced deep water at Tenesat Limited and Crag crossing, securing motor failures and guiding trains to Ashdale before dawn. The storm’s electrical activity centered on Mt Carroll as dust settled elsewhere.
A young girl reveals plans to marry and have four children, including two black ones, as she jokes about domestic life. A church social at Fairhaven Church this Friday offers ice, sandwiches, coffee, cake, and ice cream with a fine program. all are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
An old classified ad lists B F Schunder DC PHC as chiripractor providing electro therapy. It notes hours open Tuesday and Friday evenings after cone and evenings. Contact Beidler Blog phone Mutual 1102. Location Lanark Illinois and Savanna Illinois area.
Notice advertises a Savanna National Farm Loan Association loan on farm lands in Morrison Illinois with 5 percent interest and a never due term. Mrs Ella Yates is named as agent for Thomson Illinois, with J L Brearton serving as secretary-treasurer.
Edna B. Hicks named Administratrix of Margaret Melendy Deceased will appear before Carroll County Court at Mt. Carroll Court House for December term on the first Monday. Creditors must present claims for adjustment and debtors must pay promptly. Dated September 22, 1927. John Q. Kerch Attorney.
Commissioners of The Savanna and York Drainage District file a report of annual benefits for land, highways, railroads, and municipalities. A hearing before a county court jury will be held September 26, 1927, in Mt Carroll, Illinois, to consider questions of annual benefits and eminent domain.
Classified items include milk prices in Akuy by The Argoba Condensity Waal at 2.60 for four percent milk ding Ulta and 60 ets per pound for buttyy 4 in Septembers last half. Also listings for a gold coin suite, bed, dresser, and other house items. Notices from executrix of Charles T Du n shee, estate settlement in Caprg County Illinois, and a farm for rent in York township. An ad notes a hair cut special at Melina Barber Shop and a church social at Fairhaven church with a Fall Festival at Thomson High School on October 7, 1927.
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