Spectator details Kenyon Atlantic coast trip and Gettysburg visit
The Spectator recounts Coach and Mrs. A P Kenyon’s eastward journey to the Atlantic coast and back, noting a first Gettysburg stop with battlefield tours, monuments and the National Cemetery. It covers Philadelphia, New York City, Broadway, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and a route through Bridgeport and New Haven to Westerly Rhode Island, with Newport summer estates and curious side notes.
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Spectator
A. P. Kenyon
Atlantic Coast
New York
Broadway
Times Square
New York Times
Bridgeport
New Haven
Yale College
Albert P. Kenyon
Westerly
Rhode Island
Watchill
Narragansett Pier
Newport
Morgan
Astor
Vanderbilt
Rockefeller
Roger Withiams
Luther Green Recollects Civil War Era Railroads and Residents
Luther Green recalls days long past detailing Civil War era mood and Reconstruction. He notes new railroads hiring, farm belt expansion in Kansas and nearby states, fast town growth, and hazardous single track operations without modern couplers. He describes freight delays, lack of life insurance, rudimentary company support, and crowded noisy passenger cars with coal heat. The piece mentions local figures Mrs Gittins Judd and family, and community ties including the Maywood Veterans Bureau Hospital and Evanston library work.
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Iuomy Tinstaordiele
Tauern
Kansas
Netheasks
Tawa
Elysses
Gittins Dudd
Myrtle
Diren
Robert Henphrey
Wilmette
Many News Notes From Y. C. H. S.
Y. C. H. S senior class plans a meeting to review invitations and name cards though decisions remain open. Freshmen beat Thomson grade school 12 to 5 and prepare for a rematch Thursday on the school diamond. Latin II conducted a Monday test while orchestra members have a half day for practice. School will run late to four o’clock Wednesday to allow more music time. Biology class studies grasshoppers. Paul Cerpenter was absent after stepping on a snail. A radio was installed so the World Series can be heard by all.
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Nwone
Doys
Thomson
Paul Cerpenter
Dematee
Woessner
Church revival meetings end with goodwill and faith
The church reports revival meetings concluded on Friday September 23 with much good, thanking visitors and noting baptisms and confessions of faith. Raymond Kehler joined the church, and future Junior Cgel, social events, and Bible school plans were announced with calls for parental support and wider attendance.
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Richardson
Gerlan
Christian Fellowship
Raymond Kehler
Christ
Ste
Cgel
Lois Artindala
Irene Machael
Riday
C. F
Church
Bible ‘School
Leslie Wolfe
Philippine Islands
John Chase
Yotsuya Mission
Tokio
Japan
Adams
Tefy Cently
God
Ideal Services Schedule and Catholic Mass Next Sunday
Ideal Services announces Sunday school at 10 o clock and preaching at 7 45 p m with Rev Ren dal as minister. Catholic regular services are set for next Sunday with morning mass at 8 39.
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Rendal
Dr Collins to Preach at Methodist Church Sunday
Dr Collins district superintendent will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 oclock. All are cordially invited to attend. He will hold a quarterly conference after his sermon.
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Collins
Methodist
Ladies Aid Society meets at church basement
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society holds an afternoon meeting in the church basement. The Live Wire class met last Thursday at Paul Wilt's home with eight members present. The program featured a class prayer, readings by Harriett and Alwilda Smith, Neema Blair on accordion, plus Sylvia Griswold and Donald Wilt.
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Baptist the Ladies Aid Society
Paul Wilt
Gremnstone
Mex Meitman
Harriett
Alwilda Smith
Neema Blair
Hanio
Sylvia Griswold
Donald Wilt
Freeport High School Band Heads Into Football Season
In the Freeport Journal-Standard Shinley Fuller leads the high school band equipment unit. Stanley Fuller enjoys band work and is now a dependable member while Thompson residents recall his steady contributions. The Freeport school band marks its 21st year with its largest enrollment to date as it prepares for the upcoming football season.
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Freeport | Journal-Standard
Shinley Fuller
Freeport High School
Stanley
Thomson
Freeport Shool
Having a Big Home Talent Play at Morrison
Henry's Wedding is a home talent play that tucks Morrison folks in mirth this Thursday and Friday evenings. About 125 locals are in the cast with Cecil George as the Merry Widow and Bayard Hollinshead as Rev Turnipseed. Attend Morrison Friday evening for a joyous show.
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Henry
Morrison
Cecil George
Merry Widow
Bayard Hollins
Rev. Turnipseed
North paving on Route 90 at Fulton completes work
Paving on Route 90 at Fulton nears completion with remaining work north of Lincoln highway. East and west highway sections wrap up next, leaving a short stretch behind the stove factory to join Tri City road. Sunday guests included Bernard Kramar and Ely Cochran. Henry Knutsen hosted guests with Carly Gancksen, Oltiel Elers, L. Jacobson, Herman Eancken.
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Fulton
Tri-City
Bernard Kramar
Clinton
Ely Cochran
Hans Knutsen
Henry Knutsen
Carly Gancksen
DeWitt
Oltiel Elers
Foletts
L. Jacobson
Davenport
Herman Eancken
Social Activities Of The Local Community Sire
Andrew Miller was guest of honor at a birthday party at her home Friday evening. The Miller family organized a surprise celebration with refreshments centered on a decorated cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elwin Allison and daughter Fern, Mr and Mrs Chester Alexander and daughter Florence and son Vernon, Mrs Ursa Hartman and daughters Lillian and Assetta, Mr and Mrs Anthony Dimban and son Lyle.
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Andrew Miller
Lillian and
Assetta
Anthony Dimbman
Lyle
Thomson Masonic dances and town basketball benefit
The Thomson Masonic lodge hosts a Friday Sept 30 dance at Masonic hall with Geisinger’s orchestra, from 9 to 1, box seats and a winter committee led by Stagg Porter and Mell. A Oct 5 town basketball benefit dance follows with Martindale’s orchestra, admission 40 cents men 10 cents ladies. Cheese Night features two dances with Ambassadors from Freeport at Community hall and Bailey’s Cafe.
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Masonic Lodge
Thomson
Masonic Hall
Geisinger
Thomas Stagg
Ed Porter
Kyle Mell
Martindale
Furis
Chadwick
Community Hall
Ch Dwick Commerch
Freeport
Park Plan
Bailey's Cafe
Guest Night at the Majestic Theatre in Mt Carroll
Greet night ticket offered for the Majestic Theatre Mt Carroll valid Monday evening with one paid adult admission. Constance Talmadge stars in What Price Glory and attendees are assured of a fine evening's entertainment.
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Gnn
Majestic
Mt Carroll
el Ard
Constance Talmadre
Blackburn College: Students Direct Community Life
Louis Daehler lauds Blackburn College Carlinville as a self run, hands on learning environment. Students plan manage and direct community work while pursuing accreditation. America Magazine highlighted Blackburn as a college where you take your pick and shovel with each student working two and a half hours daily.
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Louis Daehler
Blackburn College
Carlinville
The
America Magazine
Neil M. Clark
Blackburn
Dachler
Funeral for Fair Haven Woman Held Monday
Mrs William Hartman 49 died after hospital operation Sept 23 1932 in Fair Haven. She lived with husband William Hartman and left four children and close family. Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church featured Rev Braun with two sermons and numerous floral tributes. Burial in Black Oak Cemetery.
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William Hartman
St. Pals Lye Itheran
IL Braun
Black Oak
Burs Ifartman
Luella Braun
Braun
Clara Daehler
Laura Daehler
Torgan
Har
St.Paul's Church
Will Hartman
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Womans Missionary Society
Emlina Adolph
Rudingshain Hessen
Germany
Henry Adolph
Evangelical Lutheran ‘Church
St. Paul's Evangelical
Hartman
St. Pauls Church
Fair Haven
George
John
Charles
Albert
Anna
Chas. J. Queckhoerner
Caroline
Bertha
Orion Alexander
Clarence Hartman
Alexander
Forrest Hartman
Tmel
Hen
Birthday Dinner Celebrates Mrs Pred Hartman Anniversary
The Mohrman home hosted a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs Pred Hartman. A complete meal featured a birthday bake by Fred G C Hartman and homegrown strawberries from Mina Mohrman. Guests at Hope Church services included Fred A Mohrman and daughters Charlotte and Eleanor, Harold B Hartman, Fred Hartman and son Warner, and Mina Mohrman.
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Mina Mohrmaan
Hartman
Fred
GC. Hart
Mina Mohr-maan
the Hope Church
Fred A. Mohrman
Charlotte and
Eleanor of
Argo-Fa
iMr
Harold B.hartman
Fred @. Hartman
Warner Charles
Mijn Mohlerman
International Livestock Exposition weekly sale at Chicago Union Stock Yards
Thirty one Illinois Iowa and Indiana counties sent 168 club calves to the seventh auction at Chicago Union Stock Yards by the International Livestock Exposition. They averaged 953 pounds and brought $8.98 per head, with Col Carey M. Jones securing the top price of 10.75 for four baby beeves from McLean County. Three Herefords and one Angus were bought by Wilson & Company Swift & Company and Amour & Company. The final auction of this series may be held October 11 with a possible sale on October 18 if calves remain unsold. Garroll County sent 12 head averaging 925 pounds at about $8.76 with a top price of 10.00.
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Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Carey M. Jones
McLean County
Mil
Wilson & Company
Swift & Company
Amour & Company
Delinquent Tax Sale Opens Monday October 10
Carroll county announces delinquent tax sale will open Monday October 10 as residents struggle to pay. Tax collection has been challenging with several paying within a week while the county faces broader financial strain. Local officials note some households managed payments amid difficulties.
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Carroll County
Mt Carroll Water Meters Trouble Prompts Clash
Residents of Mt Carroll complain about water meters causing service disputes and potential cancellations. The report notes local families and neighbors attending gatherings and visiting others, with talk of house moves and community routines amid a period of disruption.
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MT. Carroll
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Ralph Colebaugh
A son was born Monday September 26 at the home of Mr Colebaughs parents in Rock Island. The newborn’s family has been living with the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Oste Bruhn on the farm north of Thomson, previously occupied by Tom Sheridan. Attended Republican Meeting at Sterling Wednesday. Thomson men attending were BR Lewis Will Strubb Rush Carrol Will Slayman Ern Brown Ed Porter H E Rawlins and G A Smith.
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Freeport
Relatix
BR. Lewis
Will Stab
Hb Rawlins
Herbert Rawlins Jr
Carrie
Ralph. Colebaugh
Colebaugh
Rock Island
Mrs. Colebaugh
Oste Bruhn
Thomson
Tom Sheridan
Republican Party
Sterling
Imany
Will Strubb
Rush Carrol
Will Slayman
Ern Brown
Ed Porter
H.E. Rawlins
G. A. Smith
Car Crash Damages Two Vehicles At Stitzel Corner
A Ford sedan driven by Chas Adolph and a Hudson coach owned by Frank Rush collided near Stitzel corner on Route 27 around six Friday evening. Both drivers and passengers suffered shock. Mrs Rush recuperates in Freeport. The Hudson light and axle were damaged and a new fender needed. The Adolph car was wrecked with major transmission damage.
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Hudson
Frank Rush
Stitzel
Chas
Adolph
Thomson
Stitzel Corner
Rush
Freeport
Adolphs
Adolpe
Chad
Kabler
Chadwick
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Pollan
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Tony
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Ar Ritensur
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Andrew Deming
Charlotte, Ta
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Abertha Rite- Root
Leroy
Savanna
Church OF Christ
Stanley Fuller
TIC
Claire Tobey
Princeton, Ia
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Fairhaven
Mina Mohrman
Union Stock Yards
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Jack Geisz
Bower-sex
Clinton County
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Pearl City, TL
Roosevelt
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Ed Drake
Tieman
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Carrel
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Mare Mackos
Anna Toware
Carroll
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Danchize Margaret of
Ward Smith
Toomere
Fred Devon
Ay Sennett
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