The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Compiled and Edited by Virginia Ross
Stronghurst Graphic: Dec. 4, 1924
MEDIA MEANDERINGS: Misses Frances Drain and Hazel Smith delightfully entertained a number of their friends at a Thanksgiving party Thursday evening at the home of Miss Frances. The rooms were beautifully decorated with the Thanksgiving colors and were very much-admired by the guests. The evening was spent in playing games and with music. At a late hour, delicious refreshments were served by the young ladies' mothers, Mesdames M. D. Drain and Otis Smith and consisted of potato salad, sandwiches and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. All departed thanking their hostesses for the splendid good time. Sunday morning at the U.P. Church the annual thank offering service of the Ladies Missionary Society was held. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. John Pogue, Chairman of the thank offering committee:Harry Norvillle went to Monmouth Hospital where the doctors removed the cast from his limb which was so badly fractured some time ago while he was adjusting a belt to this tractor while baling straw. A new cast which is much lighter than the former one was put on and he is able to get around some with the aid of crutches. The friends and neighbors turned out last week and gathered his corn for him.
Charles Gibson sold his livestock and farming implements at public sale Tuesday. He and Mrs. Gibson expect to retire from farming and move to town March 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howell entertained Judge Gordon of Oquawka and his daughter, Miss Virginia of Springfield, at a Thanksgiving dinner. J. E. Lawyer was able to again take up his work as agent for the Santa Fe. Coach Dixon of the high school has also taken over the manual training and has a nice class which is enjoying the work. Prof. Shoemaker is still confined to his home at Colusa with an attack of rheumatism. He is better and hopes to be able to resume his work. Mrs. Rollie Wyatt of Lomax is teaching for him.
Rev. Riddington of the Raritan Baptist Church filled the pulpit for the congregation of the United Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Riddington and two little daughters accompanied him. Rev. Lepltek of the Raritan Reformed Church will occupy the pulpit next Sunday evening. A Young People's Society was organized. Mesdames Etta Thompson and F. I. Baskett will entertain the Missionary Society of the U.P. Church at the home of Mrs. Thompson. The topic for study is "Japan: given by Mrs. Harold Graham as leader. The Home Missionary Society of the M.E. Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Florence Mathers (Although the churches combined, they evidently kept their missionary societies).
BIGGSVILLE BRIEFS: An all-day comfort knotting was held at the home of Mrs. Clarence McCormick, fourteen being present. Mrs. Menchoff of the U.P. Church was captain of the bunch. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Lorimer and two daughters, Frances and Wilanna, left in their Ford sedan for their new home at West Alexandria, Pa. George Millen and family, Steve Graham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swedland and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cleek and baby drove to Mediapolis, Iowa where they spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bailey. Mr. Will Whiteman who has been suffering the past week with a cold in her head was taken to the Burlington Hospital. Miss Virginia Allaman, who has been ill at her home at Rozetta, was able to take up her school duties. The bake sale at the Wool and Chase Store by the Ladies Aid of the U.P. Church realized $45.
OLENA OBSERVATIONS: The 21st annual reunion of the Lant families was held Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lant in Stronghurst. About 30 guests were present who partook of a most delicious dinner served cafeteria style. The afternoon passed only too quickly with music and general talk feast. A most enjoyable time was in evidence. During this 21 years death has left its stamp of sadness with the passing first of Mrs. Sarah Lant, mother of John, Will, Sam, Henry, Edwin and Charles; second Mr. Charles Lant, the oldest of the Lant brothers; 3rd the passing of the young son of Mrs. Ruth Lant Browning; 4th Mrs. Bessie Lant Marshall. "Yet we know He doeth all thing well." Very much remains to be thankful for.
The health of the community is fairly good. Mrs. Jesse Hicks is numbered with the sick. The young child of Mr. and Mrs. Hartman is supposed to be a victim of the whooping cough and quite a few have bad colds and sore throats. Late word of Mr. Wilbur Davis who is in the U.S. Navy reports his fleet as sailing up the Atlantic coast and were then in Brooklyn, New York. Many of our farmers are doing some butchering work. Mr. and Mrs. Gibb of Biggsville spent a few days at the home of the lady's parents, Herman Burrell northwest of the village. Mrs. Burrell is nursing quite a sore finger caused by a bruise. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Ross are riding in a "spick and span" new Dodge car. Miss Spear, teacher of the Olena school, is assisting her pupils to put on a nice Xmas program to be given in the school room on the afternoon of Dec. 24th. Mr. Charles Fort, living west of Olena, has had a radio installed in his farm house. This will probably help Charles to past the hours as he lives alone. Mrs. Ruth Browning's three children, Joseph, Stewart and Jessie, have been recent victims of chicken pox.
CARMAN CONCERNS: Revival meeting will begin next Sunday evening by Rev. J. B. Seble. The Ladies Aid will have a Bazaar Corn Social and 5 o'clock dinner at their rooms Dec. 11th. Mr. August Rehling had a new furnace installed in his home by Mr. Ford of Burlington, a master workman. Mrs. Fred Crane entertained the Thursday Club at her home Friday afternoon. The members present were Mrs. Mae Emerson, Mellie Dowell, Mary Bradley of Lomax, Miss Minnie Rehling, Mrs. Virgie Mead, Eliza Brown, Pearl Coffman, Ruth Marsden. The invited guests were Mrs. L. Logan of Dallas City, Mrs. Mabel Vaughn of Disco, Mrs. Margaret Mooney of Burlington, and Mrs. Georgia Bowlou of Lomax. A very nice luncheon was served. In the evening she entertained a crowd of 16 at progressive 500 which was enjoyed by all. Lunch was also served. (Neighborhood clubs offered a social opportunity and were faithfully attended by members.