The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Compiled and Edited by Virginia Ross
Stronghurst Graphic, Feb. 9, 1922
T. W. MORGAN, A VICTIM OF APOPLEXY: The whole community was shocked last Saturday evening when the word was passed around shortly after 6 o'clock that Tom Morgan had passed away at this home here. The fact that he had been a sufferer for a week or more from bowel trouble and that he had been placed on a restricted diet by his physician, was known to many of his friends. It was also remembered that he had not been seen at his accustomed place of business or on the streets during the few previous days; but given his most intimate associates were unprepared for the news of his passing away.
While the illness spoken of above had taken quite an acute form on the day preceding his death and compelled him to remain in bed, the immediate cause of his death was apoplexy, the stroke coming at about 6 o'clock Saturday evening and terminating fatally ten or fifteen minutes thereafter.
Thomas William Morgan, third child of George J. and Jane Morgan, was born on the home farm near Terre Haute, Ill. April 17, 1869 and died at his home in Stronghurst Feb. 4, 1922, aged 53 years, 9 months and 17 days. His early life was spent with his parents on the farm. Thirty years ago, shortly after the village of Stronghurst was started, the family moved here and Mr. George Morgan engaged in the grocery business. His son assisted him in this business and when it was discontinued, he started in the barbering business, which he followed during the 25 years preceding his death. On Dec. 24, 1908 he united in marriage to Miss Mae Hunter of this place.
His wife, three sisters and a brother are left to mourn Mr. Morgan's departure. The sisters are Mrs. Margaret McKinley of Fort Morgan, Colo.; Mrs. Ella Parish of this place; and Miss Mary Morgan of Las Animas, Colo. The brother, Robert Morgan, also lives at Las Animas. Two sisters, Annie Morgan and Mrs. Pearl Davis, preceded their brother in death.
Few men in the community had a wider circle of friends and acquaintances than the deceased, his jovial and companionable nature making the forming and holding of friendship an easy accomplishment for him. He was a born optimist, always inclined to look upon the bright side of life and was a dispenser of sunshine where ever he went. While never aspiring to public office himself, he was always an enthusiastic worker in the ranks of the republican party and the aid of his influence was much sought after by aspiring politicians. He was always a booster for his home town and the contagion of his optimistic nature no doubt affect many others in their strivings for a more prosperous community. When a boy, the deceased professed his faith in Christ and united with the Terre Haute M. E. Church as a probationary member.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. M. L. O'Harra of Galesburg assisted by Rev. Sullins of this place, were conducted in the M. E. Church with interment in the local cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Pettigrew, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Peters and Mr. Lyle Gilliland of Burlington, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Starkey of Lomax, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Bryans and Mrs. John DuVail of Gladstone, Ill.; Mrs. Alice Hunter and Will Hunter of Burnside, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerard of Hamilton, Ill.; Mr. Will Gerard of Marceline, Ill.; Geo. T. Hunter of Algonquin, Ill.; Mrs. John Christian and son Lyle of Collison, Ill.; and Mr. Sam Tinder of Monmouth, Ill.
LETTER FROM DR. HARTER IN CALIFORNIA: We arrived at our destination (Los Angeles) on time although we finished our journey in a California blizzard. In the stereotyped expression of the Californians, "It was very unusual."
It is very amusing to see some of the little native sons and daughters play on the ice-a thing they never saw before. Much damage has been done in the fruit, flowers and vegetables. We are enjoying head lettuce, onions and radishes from the growers.
From the construction of new buildings in and about Los Angeles one would conclude that there is no scarcity of money here; but we have learned that the crop of tourists is not nearly as large as in previous winter, consequently, hotel rates and rents for bungalows and apartments are considerably less.
Andrew Davis has called to see us several times to inquire about Stronghurst friends. He has a garage and oil station in a good location.
We were down at San Diego a couple of days the first of this week. Lieut, Rex Hicks and wife spent an evening with us and gave us a very kind invitation to the dinner with them on the submarine destroyer Sumner on which Lieut. Hicks is stationed. He informed us that his division had to spend two or three nights this week on target practice. The targets are anchored two miles away from the destroyer. The gunners must locate the targets and put a few punctures in them. We enclose a list of destroyers in San Diego bay. When one looks them over, he concludes that Uncle Sam should suspend building destroyers for a little season.
We were pained by the news of the terrible catastrophe and loss of the property in Stronghurst from the recent fire (stock pavilion)...I.F. and Mrs. Harter
Christian Church Notes: Topics for the next Lord's Day services: in the morning the topic will be "The Life that Wins" and in the evening "The Doctrine of Hell." The last topic is one of the greatest yet one of the most misrepresented before the Christian world today. Sunday school at 10 o'clock as usual; and remember the half hour Bible training before the regular evening service-W. H. Cross, Pastor.
T. W. MORGAN, A VICTIM OF APOPLEXY: The whole community was shocked last Saturday evening when the word was passed around shortly after 6 o'clock that Tom Morgan had passed away at this home here. The fact that he had been a sufferer for a week or more from bowel trouble and that he had been placed on a restricted diet by his physician, was known to many of his friends. It was also remembered that he had not been seen at his accustomed place of business or on the streets during the few previous days; but given his most intimate associates were unprepared for the news of his passing away.
While the illness spoken of above had taken quite an acute form on the day preceding his death and compelled him to remain in bed, the immediate cause of his death was apoplexy, the stroke coming at about 6 o'clock Saturday evening and terminating fatally ten or fifteen minutes thereafter.
Thomas William Morgan, third child of George J. and Jane Morgan, was born on the home farm near Terre Haute, Ill. April 17, 1869 and died at his home in Stronghurst Feb. 4, 1922, aged 53 years, 9 months and 17 days. His early life was spent with his parents on the farm. Thirty years ago, shortly after the village of Stronghurst was started, the family moved here and Mr. George Morgan engaged in the grocery business. His son assisted him in this business and when it was discontinued, he started in the barbering business, which he followed during the 25 years preceding his death. On Dec. 24, 1908 he united in marriage to Miss Mae Hunter of this place.
His wife, three sisters and a brother are left to mourn Mr. Morgan's departure. The sisters are Mrs. Margaret McKinley of Fort Morgan, Colo.; Mrs. Ella Parish of this place; and Miss Mary Morgan of Las Animas, Colo. The brother, Robert Morgan, also lives at Las Animas. Two sisters, Annie Morgan and Mrs. Pearl Davis, preceded their brother in death.
Few men in the community had a wider circle of friends and acquaintances than the deceased, his jovial and companionable nature making the forming and holding of friendship an easy accomplishment for him. He was a born optimist, always inclined to look upon the bright side of life and was a dispenser of sunshine where ever he went. While never aspiring to public office himself, he was always an enthusiastic worker in the ranks of the republican party and the aid of his influence was much sought after by aspiring politicians. He was always a booster for his home town and the contagion of his optimistic nature no doubt affect many others in their strivings for a more prosperous community. When a boy, the deceased professed his faith in Christ and united with the Terre Haute M. E. Church as a probationary member.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. M. L. O'Harra of Galesburg assisted by Rev. Sullins of this place, were conducted in the M. E. Church with interment in the local cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Pettigrew, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Peters and Mr. Lyle Gilliland of Burlington, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Starkey of Lomax, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Bryans and Mrs. John DuVail of Gladstone, Ill.; Mrs. Alice Hunter and Will Hunter of Burnside, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerard of Hamilton, Ill.; Mr. Will Gerard of Marceline, Ill.; Geo. T. Hunter of Algonquin, Ill.; Mrs. John Christian and son Lyle of Collison, Ill.; and Mr. Sam Tinder of Monmouth, Ill.
LETTER FROM DR. HARTER IN CALIFORNIA: We arrived at our destination (Los Angeles) on time although we finished our journey in a California blizzard. In the stereotyped expression of the Californians, "It was very unusual."
It is very amusing to see some of the little native sons and daughters play on the ice-a thing they never saw before. Much damage has been done in the fruit, flowers and vegetables. We are enjoying head lettuce, onions and radishes from the growers.
From the construction of new buildings in and about Los Angeles one would conclude that there is no scarcity of money here; but we have learned that the crop of tourists is not nearly as large as in previous winter, consequently, hotel rates and rents for bungalows and apartments are considerably less.
Andrew Davis has called to see us several times to inquire about Stronghurst friends. He has a garage and oil station in a good location.
We were down at San Diego a couple of days the first of this week. Lieut, Rex Hicks and wife spent an evening with us and gave us a very kind invitation to the dinner with them on the submarine destroyer Sumner on which Lieut. Hicks is stationed. He informed us that his division had to spend two or three nights this week on target practice. The targets are anchored two miles away from the destroyer. The gunners must locate the targets and put a few punctures in them. We enclose a list of destroyers in San Diego bay. When one looks them over, he concludes that Uncle Sam should suspend building destroyers for a little season.
We were pained by the news of the terrible catastrophe and loss of the property in Stronghurst from the recent fire (stock pavilion)...I.F. and Mrs. Harter
Christian Church Notes: Topics for the next Lord's Day services: in the morning the topic will be "The Life that Wins" and in the evening "The Doctrine of Hell." The last topic is one of the greatest yet one of the most misrepresented before the Christian world today. Sunday school at 10 o'clock as usual; and remember the half hour Bible training before the regular evening service-W. H. Cross, Pastor.
OBITUARY: P. A. PETERSON: P.A. Peterson, an aged and highly respected citizen of Stronghurst passed away at the home Friday, Feb. 3rd, after an illness of several months. Per Alfred Peterson was born at Kisa, Horn Socken Linkoping Lan., Sweden, August 23, 1840. His early life was spent in his native country where he was married at the age of 26 to Johanna Carlson. To this union ten children were born and of these the following survive: Carl J. Peterson of Burlington, Ia.; Mrs. Augusta Burg of La Harpe, Ill.; Caroline Josephina Anderson of Burlington, Ia.; Mrs. Johanna Oliva Nolen of Kirkwood, Ill; Mrs. Alma Charlotta Peterson of Carman, Ill.; Emil Peterson of Stronghurst and Mrs. Tina Alvida Johnson of Gowrie, Ia.
In addition to the aged wife and the above mention children, the deceased is survived by a brother, Charles Peterson of Burnside, Ia. and by 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Three children preceded their father in death, namely, Gottifried and Elin, who die in infancy and Mrs. Ida Lind, who passed away about 12 year ago.
Four of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson came to America in advance of their parents, the latter coming in April 1904 with the remaining four children. They have always made their home in Stronghurst and vicinity where the deceased lived the life of an upright, industrious and loyal citizen in a quiet way. He was for a number of years janitor of the Swedish Lutheran church here and was a faithful member of that organization. The funeral service was conducted at the Lutheran Church with interment in the local cemetery.
SEED COMPANY FINDS OUTLET FOR NUBBS AND TIPPS: Ward Flock, manager of the Lewis Seed Co. has gone to Northern Illinois in view of selling Nubbs and Tipps seed corn, which is used through the dairy section for seed. All the ensilage corn is drilled and they have no objection to irregular kernels. Heretofore, this has been a waste to the company except as feed. The company is already shipping out hundred bushel lots of seed corn and has many inquiries asking for prices in car lots.
While Mr. Flock is in Northern Illinois, he expects to locate a car of spring wheat. There are many inquiries coming in for spring wheat from all over this section of the state.
LOCAL AND AREA NEWS: Wm. Lauver of Little York has rented the VanArsdale farm south of Raritan and will move there with his family soon. Miss Lura Speck was hostess at an enjoyable meeting of the King's Daughters held at the home of Alex Marshall and family. Mrs. Lydia Schenck, said to be the oldest woman in Raritan Township, is reported as quite ill at her home. Clarence Thrush, his son Lloyd and his son-in-law, Raymond Voorhees, will operate the James Pogue farm in Media Township this year. The "first bluebird" prize this season goes to Bert Putney; he reports seeing one of these harbingers of spring. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simonson and family of Grey, Sask., who are spending the winter in the states, were guests at the J. C. Brook home.
A large number of local basketball fans attended the games held at Terre Haute last Friday evening and saw the high school and town teams from Stronghurst defeated in two closely contested games. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hulet have moved to the country. Miss Esther Marshall has been having a vacation from school duties owing to a severe cold. John Alexander, who has been in the employ of R.N. Marshall for the past two years, has moved with his family to the Sciota neighborhood. John B. Voorhees, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Voorhees, has been quite ill for a week or more of ptomaine poisoning, supposed to have come from eating oysters. The ladies of the P. M. H. Club met at the home of Mrs. James Brewer and enjoyed a pleasant time and light refreshments.
WRESTLING MATCH: Saturday evening, Feb. 11 at the former Milliken Garage in Stronghurst-come out and see Frankie Henderson of Smithshire try to pin O. Jordan of Stronghurst. There will be Boxing between falls. Admission 50 cents including war tax. Match starts at 8:30 p.m. sharp.
BIGGSVILLE BRIEFS: Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey of Omaha are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lant. Chas. Rhodes, who has been clerking at the Gus Ericson store for several years, has resigned his position and will go to farming on the O'Leary place northeast of town. The county committee of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association met at Oquawka and decided to employ a nurse for a time for the school. Mrs. Dell Devore of Oquawka who has had experience along that line has been secured. Mrs. Devore was an oversea nurse during the war and come highly recommended and will begin her work during this month. The Women's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will hold a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Allie Kennedy in the east part of town on Feb. 10th. Chicken sandwiches, coffee and fruit salad and cake will be served beginning at 2:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sandstrom of Reed are the proud parents of a baby girl born Monday. Mrs. Sandstrom was formerly Gladys Campbell. John Fagan who has operated a grocery store in the Staley Building for a number of years has gone out of business and last Friday and Saturday evenings he sold what goods were left at auction.
OLENA OBSERVATIONS: As one family in this community is under quarantine, there have been no services in the Olena Church the past two weeks. Service will resume on Feb. 12th at 10 a.m. Mr. S. C. Lant is spending a few days with his family, but is suffering much pain and inconvenience from his affliction, cancer of the breast. His many friends are hoping for the best results from the treatment he is receiving. Mrs. Effie Scott is greatly bereaved in the loss of her young daughter who was a victim of diphtheria. Miss Golda Booten is reported quite low with but little hopes for recovery.
MEDIA MEANDERINGS: Mrs. Dan Campbell has been confined to her bed for a few days with tonsillitis. A number of the youngsters of the pubic school have had to be out of school on account of having the chicken pox. Len Steetle and Gail Heaps have been selling corn for Al Justice. Miss Faree Mathers returned home as her school in Lomax has been closed on account of sickness. Pete Gram of Canada has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Gram.
LOMAX LINGERINS: Mrs. Louis Wyatt of Douglass, Wyo. is visiting relatives and friends. Born to L. G. Logan and wife, Feb. 2nd, a son. T. A. Howard and wife of the south country moved to town in the property they purchased of Mrs. C. Effenbeck. Mrs. Bessie Sparrow preached last Sunday at the Nazarene church during the absence of the regular pastor, Mrs. Loones, who is holding a meeting in Galesburg. Mr. Al Runge and the Misses Winnie and Fern Finch attended the marriage of their cousin, Mr. Geo. Edmunds of Lomax and Miss Zelma Vaughn of Burlington at the M.E. parsonage at Burlington. The Warren Dowell family is quarantined with diphtheria, one little girl is quite sick.
LOCAL AND AREA NEWS: Miss Gladys Rankin has been employed to teach the Dutch Row School Mrs. Ray Wolfe if visiting her mother who lives in Galesburg. Robert Milligan and family of Ivesdale, Ill. have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Milligan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ivins. Mrs. R. I. Findley and Miss Alice Wax were in Galesburg to hear the noted Scotch singer, Harry Lauder. Miss Madeline Park has been secured as teacher of the Marsden School to take the place of Miss Naomi Anderson, who resigned. Four car loads of pure bred Hereford cattle, consisting of 90 bulls and about 40 head of cows and heifers were shipped from the local station to California, the purchasers being the Peterson Bros. The shipment was accompanied by one of Petersons and Robert Vaughan and Dale Dodds. Mrs. Zula Allison and Harold entertained about 30 of his friends at a rook party. The hostess served delicious refreshments consisting of meat sandwiches, olives, coffee, sherbet and Angel Food cake. Floyd Burrell, Marvin Booten and Clifford Pendry, three Olena youths, pleaded guilty to charges of disturbing the peace before Judge Gordon and were each fined $10 and costs. The charge was brought against them last summer when they were alleged to have created a disturbance at the Olena Church while practice for an entertainment was being held. Miss Grace Marshall has been employed to teach the remainder of the school year in the Stine district south of town; the regular teacher, Miss Lovitt, has been obliged to resign on account of ill health. The Oquawka village board has purchased a new oil engine for their light plant generator and that village is now hoping for the installation of 24 hour electric services, something which the people have long felt the need of.
A MISTAKE: Reporting of a young son to Mr. and Mrs. August Waring was an error; it should have read Mr. and Mrs. Axel Waring. The statement that Mrs. Waring was formerly Miss Victoria Ottoson was also a mistake.
BASEBALL LEAGUE STARTED: A number of young men from over the county with J. W. Minnich, secretary of the Tri-County Fair Association and several ministers of the county met at the Community rooms in Stronghurst for the purpose of starting a baseball league for Henderson County.
Walter Cochrane of Biggsville was elected president and E. G. Lewis of Media secretary. After a president and secretary are elected in McDonough and Hancock Counties, the officers will meet and form a Tri-County League and rules and regulations will be drawn up for the teams in all three counties.
While Henderson County Sunday School league will play on week days only, any young man can join and will have a wonderful opportunity to show his ability as a player. It is expected that there will be first and second teams and perhaps more, from every town in Henderson County. The best players will go up against the best players of both the other counties to decide which county has the best team. This is an important movement and it is believed by those who have studied the question that it will be of benefit in a measure to everyone in the county. Suggestions will be gladly received by Walter Cochrane, E. G. Lewis and J.W. Minnich of La Harpe.
MARRIED IN CHICAGO: Marion Forbes, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Forbes, and Miss Naomi Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson, were united in marriage in Chicago Feb. 4th. The bride has been teaching school in the Marsden District north of Stronghurst during the past 7 months resigning her position last week. The groom has held a position with a typewriter concern in Chicago for several months past.