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The 1921 Graphic

Compiled and Edited by Virginia Ross

Stronghurst Graphic, June 29, 1922

WEDDING BELLS McMILLAN-LINDERMAN: James Fleming McMillan and Miss Lulu Linderman were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Linderman at Maxwell, Iowa Saturday morning at 10 a.m.  Mr. and Mrs. McMillan left at once on a short honeymoon trip and will return to Stronghurst Saturday where the groom has a home prepared.

The bride is a popular young lady of Maxwell, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines.  She has been in the employ of the Banker s Life Insurance Co. at Des Moines, Iowa for the past several years.  The groom is the assistant cashier of the First National Bank, the position he has attained being the reward of diligent and efficient service for those he served.  He is also an active worker in any movement that tends toward the growth of the town and being athletically inclined, has always been a loyal supporter of all clean local athletic activities.

GIBSON-ENWALL: Miss Laura Enwall of Stronghurst and William Gibson of LaPort, Ore. were untied in marriage at Monmouth on June 22nd.  Miss Esther Enwall, sister of the bride, and Neal Sullivan of Media accompanied them.  The bride is the second daughter of the late Lewis Enwall and has spent practically all of her life in Stronghurst locality.  The groom is a native of Oregon where he is engaged in mining.  The marriage is the culmination of a romance begun when Miss Enwall was called to the West a year ago to care for her brother Russell, who was very ill.  After a short visit with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Gibson will go to Oregon.

JORDAN-MAGEE: Miss Irma Magee and Ed Jordan, both of Stronghurst, were united in marriage at Galesburg June 24th.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Magee.  Mr. Jordan has been agent for the Western Grocery Co. with headquarters at Stronghurst.

OFF THEY GO TO TRAIN: The following young men from Stronghurst and the county have applied and been accepted for the Citizens Military Training Camp which opens at Camp Custer, Mich. on Aug. 2nd:  Red Course: Alton Vaughan, Henry Marshall, John Stine, Charles Decker, Manly Staley, Donald Rankin, Delford Putney, Harry Painter, Robert Steffey, Clarence Burrell, Rudyard Kershaw, Jessie Baxter and Carl Nelson (both of Oquawka) and Ted Galbraith of Gladstone.  Blue Course: Glen Marshall.  White Course: Dixson Jones.  Henderson County will no doubt have the largest quota of any county in the district.  A few more applications will be received by Dr. H. L. Marshall if sent in right away. 

HENDERSON COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS: The Henderson County Medical Society held their annual meeting in the Dr. I. F. Harter office with the annual election of officers: W.J. Emerson of Lomax, President; Dr. I.F. Harter of Stronghurst, Vice-President; W. S. Reilley of Oquawka, Secretary; Dr. H.L. Marshall was elected to serve as censor for three years.  Dr. I. F. Harter was chosen as a delegate to attend the State Society and Dr. Hoyt of Raritan as alternate.

MORGAN BARBER SHOP SOLD: The building on East Broadway which was owned by the late Thomas Morgan, which was used as a barber shop, was sold by W. C. Ivins, Executor of the estate to Geo. Chant for $1,835.  The fixtures were also sold to Mr. Chant for $200.  Charles Lukens and Nat Curry have operated the shop since the death of Mr. Morgan.

PREACHED FOR 10 YEARS: Rev. Catlin, pastor of the Old Bedford Church closed his 10th pastoral year on June 25th.  His parishioners surprised him with a lunched featuring well filled baskets.  The Stronghurst Christian Church were invited guests.

OBITUARIES--JAMES A. J. ATKINSON-Mr. Atkinson, an old resident of Henderson and Warren Counties, died on June 22, 1922.  death was caused by cancer.  The deceased was born at Dallas City, Ill. on Dec. 29, 1947, being 74 years, 5 months and 22 days old.  Mr. Atkinson served during the Civil War in Co.E 10th Ill. volunteer Infantry.  He leaves to mourn his wife and two sons, G.M. and E.B. Atkinson and one grandchild.  Burial was in Monmouth.

NORMAN P. ARBOGAST: The body of Norman Arbogast who died suddenly of heart failure at his home in Galesburg last Sunday morning was brought to Stronghurst for burial.  The deceased was 40 years and 7 days old.  The body was accompanied by his wife and friend from Galesburg and relatives from Raritan.  Mrs. Arbogast is a niece of Levi Ray of Raritan, she being formerly Aleta Tally of Galesburg.

MRS. J.W. ROMICK: Mrs. Florence Romick passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Ogburn at Los Angeles, Calif. Saturday evening.  The body will be brought back to the old home at Lomax and the funeral will be conducted at the Lomax Christian Church. 

DRILLING ON LYNCH'S FARM: If a prospect hole being drilled on the J. D. Lynch farm, 3 ½ miles west and one mile south of Raritan, brings in oil, then a new oil bearing district will be opened.  For several years various companies have been importuning Mr. Lynch for permission to drill on his land and finally his consent was gained.  Geologists employed by the oil company claim that indications are strong that oil bearing sand will be found under the Lynch farm so developments will be watched with considerable interest. Monmouth Review