The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Compiled and Edited by Virginia Ross
DISCUSS INCUBATION AT 1ST SESSION OF POULTRY SCHOOL: At the first session of the evening poultry school, Jan. 5th, Homer Kipling, Mgr. of the K. and T. Hatchery at LaHarpe will lead the class in an open discussion on incubation. Anyone can sign Up by coming to the first session of the course. Those enrolled at the present time are the following: Mr. Robert Gray, Mrs. Robert Gray, Mrs. G. W. Voorhees, Mr. Delbert Dixson, Mrs. Delbert Dixson, Joe Dixson, Sarah Shaw, Mr. Albert Peterson, Mrs. Albert Peterson, George Chant, Mrs. Bell, Al Burg, Cliff Harvey, Mrs. R. W. Harvey, Chas. F. Heisler, Mrs. Rank Lant, John Johnson, L. E. McAndrews, Albert Jones and R. H. Davies.
STRONGHURST BAND PLAYED AT THE PALACE IN BURLINTON: The Stronghurst band played at the Palace Theatre last Thursday evening. The band is under the directorship of Mr. J. H. Koerner of Burlington. After giving their second concert, the members and a few others from Stronghurst who accompanied enjoyed a lunch at the Anderson Café given by Mr. Blank, Manager of the theatre.
A good-sized crowd was at the theatre and expressed much pleasure over the music rendered by the band. Three of the members were unable to be with the band that evening, but the following members were present: Frederick Rehling, Herbert Brook, Eileen Jones, Lucile Rehling, Erma Curry, J. S. Mc Millan, Eloise McMillan, Estel Mudd, Lester Gerber, Vincent Upton, C. M. Bell, Ernest Spiker, Elizie Gilliland, Everett Upton, Blanche Beardsley, Pauline Stine, Lester McKeown and Paul Bell. Carl Koerner of Burlington also played with the band.
WEDDING BELLS: WIEGAND-HOLMES: A wedding surprise to local friends is the marriage of Miss Marjorie Wiegand and Willard Holmes, which occurred a week ago Tuesday evening in Galesburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lawry of the Presbyterian Church and the attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ahearn of Oneida. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Carl Hector and was born and grew up in the Biggsville vicinity. She is a graduate of Biggsville High School, class of ’25, attended the Illinois State Teachers’ College at Macomb last year and this year is an Oneida grade school teacher. The groom is a native of Oneida, a plumber by trade. The couple will reside in Oneida where Mrs. Holmes will continue her school work.
OBITUARY-Mrs. Ellsworth Wetterling: Mrs. Margie Aurelia Wetterling (nee Geisker) was born near Terre Haute on Feb. 11, 1893. On June 21, 1917 she untied in marriage to Mr. Ellsworth Wetterling and to this union six children were born, two of them having died as infants. Besides the husband, the parents and one brother, she leaves to mourn four children: Josphine, Carl, Adeline and Wallace and two step-children, Wendell and Mildred. She was confirmed and became a member of the local Lutheran Church and has remained a member there of ever since.
Mrs. Wetterling was a wonderful mother and a loving and devoted wife, having an ever-cheerful disposition and the interests of her family at heart. She passed away in her home on Dec. 19, 1926 at the age of 33 years, 10 months and 8 days. Funeral service was held at the local Lutheran church with interment in the local cemetery.
ALBERT THOMAS BROOK: Alfred Thomas Brook, last surviving son of Isaiah J. and Jane Marshall Brook, was born June 28, 1853 and grew to manhood at the old homestead in Gladstone Township. After attending college at Monmouth and Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, he located in Lynn County, Kansas where most of his life was spent. He united with the United Presbyterian congregation of Blue Mound and later transferred his membership to the Presbyterian church of Wichita, Kansas. On Dec.19, 1926 he died in Wichita. The remains arrived at Stronghurst Tuesday morning and were laid to rest in the family lot at the Olena Cemetery.
OLENA OBSERVATIONS: This community is just emerging from a week of the coldest weather of the season; so cold in fact, that many of the corn huskers laid off. Rough roads are reported. On Christmas Eve Mrs. Elmer Carlson and her pupils of Burrell School will give an entertainment in the Olena Church. Mrs. Mains and pupils of the Olena School will give an entertainment in the school building on Dec. 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Justice of the Ellison Valley neighborhood. A young child of Mr. and Mrs. Buchannon, who reside on the C. E. Lant farm north of Olena, was laid to rest in the Olena Cemetery Sabbath afternoon. The neighborhood was saddened by the passing of Mrs. Carothers, who was the oldest living teacher who had taught the Olena School. Two of the neighborhood farmers celebrated their natal anniversaries the past few days: Clas Carlson, aged 65 years, and John Lant, aged 74 ears.
CARMAN CONCERNS: The school will give their Christmas entertainment on Dec. 23rd in the church building. Mrs. Susan Rehling entertained the Ladies Club at her home and everyone enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Nice refreshments were served and a poinsettia was presented to each one. The rough roads of the past week make it bad for travel, but good train service to Burlington has seen the number of passengers increase. The trains are carrying extra coaches well loaded. Miss Marie Rehling left for Burlington Monday to spend a few days with friends and to attend the Schramm & Semergie banquet. Wm. H. Babcook is shelling corn and will send out four carloads this week.
RARITAN BAPTIST SERVE DINNER: The Raritan Baptist Church will serve their annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 25, 1926 in the church basement commencing at 12 o’clock. Patronage of the general public is invited.
BIGGSVILLE BRIEFS: Teachers of the junior and primary departments of the United Presbyterian Sabbath School were hostesses to the pupils of the two departments at a Christmas party at the church Saturday afternoon. Two Christmas trees and other decorations made an attractive setting for the program of Christmas games enjoyed by the children and several Christmas prizes were given. Gifts and decorations for the tree were hidden about the room and the children found and hung them on the tree. A lunch was served and later Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus arrived and presented treats. Each child also received a gift. About 60 were present.
Mrs. John McKee who has been a guest in the home of her sister Mrs. Jake Thorp in Kirkwood, fell Sabbath morning in her room and fractured her hip. She was removed to the Burlington hospital and last reports were she was resting easier. Mrs. S. C. Stansburg of Lovilla, Ia., who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Rowley, was surprised on her 75th birthday by a number of her friends. She was the recipient of a number of nice handkerchiefs. The basketball team was defeated by Hyde Park of Galesburg 31 to 27. Miss Dema Stevenson will give her Christmas entertainment at the Duch Row School Thursday afternoon. A Christmas cantata will be given at each of the churches Saturday night. Mrs. Opal Wilson will give her Christmas program Friday.
CARMAN STUDENT TO ENTER FINALS AT SPRINGFIELD: Miss Mildred Pendry of Carman, who has the honor of winning the scholarship for the best speller of Henderson County in the grade schools, will be sent to Springfield next week to enter the state spelling contest. Her teacher, Miss Evelyn Krohn, will accompany her.
DESTROYED BY FIRE: The beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Salter, southeast of Biggsville, was completely destroyed by fire Monday forenoon. About 9 o’clock the fire was discovered. Starting in the attic, it had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the dwelling, The furniture of the first floor was nearly all saved as well as bedding and clothing from the second floor. The origin of the fire was a mystery. The loss is partly covered by insurance.
LARGE EAGLE KILLED: An eagle with a seven-foot wing spread was shot by Roy Lowrey and Faye Davis, says the LaHarper, when the men were on their way to traps four miles west of Adrian Thursday morning of last week. The eagle had started to raise from the ground with a large hen in its claws and the man, believing it to be a hawk, got out of their car and Mr. Lowrey shot it. The bird weighed eleven pound and twelve ounces. The men are having it mounted at Carthage College and it will be placed in the Ferris bank window.
WILL HOLD CHAUTAUQUA: A 5-day Chautauqua program will be presented New Year’s eve in the Biggsville High School auditorium. The library committee of the Community Club, Mrs. Jas. Stevenson, Mrs. N. L. Wiegand and Mrs. John Foster, have charge of the entertainment which will be staged for the benefit of the library.
CHURCH BAZAAR: The Ladies Aid Society of the Gladstone M.E. Church held their annual Christmas bazaar and chicken pie supper in the church basement on last Thursday evening and the proceeds were quite satisfactory. In the afternoon the fancy work, quilts, rugs and candy were put on sale. A big crowd came for supper and the sale of useful and fancy articles were well patronized in the evening. The Ladies felt repaid for their labor as something over $150 ($2,613 in today’s values) was made.
LOCAL AND AREA NEWS: Alfred Shallenberger who is a student at Fort Madison Business College, came home last Monday evening and is suffering with an attack of tonsilitis. Mrs. Clara Leinbach suffered a severe attack of gall stones and for several days has remained in a serious condition. It is hoped by her many friends that she will soon be able to enter the hospital and by undergoing an operation will find relief from her trouble with which she has suffered for a number of years. Harold Bainter who is attending school at Ann Arbor, Mich., is home for Christmas vacation. Mr. M. M. Johnstone of Washington, D.C. is expected to arrive tonight on No. 5 to spend Christmas at the S.S. Salter home. Kenneth Daugherty who has been suffering from an infected wound on his limb, was taken to the Ft. Madison Hospital for treatment. Sheriff W. B. Gregory reports the arrest of Fark Marsh for driving a car while intoxicated and is in Oquawka awaiting bonds. Mrs. Margaret Vance of Anenia, North Dakota came to spend Christmas with her sisters, Mrs. Mattie Miller and Mrs. Belle Williams. The young people of the Christian Church will hold a watch party New Year’s Eve at the home of their pastor and wife, Mr. and Mr. L. R. Gerber. Mrs. Zola Roberts teaches school one mile south of Old Bedford church. On last Monday evening, Mr. Marion Evans entertained a number of guests at his beautiful country home southwest of town. The home was adorned in beautiful Christmas colors and a two-course luncheon was served by Mrs. Johanna Wheeling, caterer.
VOICE OF S.H.S.(high school paper) What a different Xmas this year is in the school than that it has been the last few years. With our modern high school, we have so may advantages. Last year after the football season we had to wait till track practice before athletics were started up again. The boys then had nothing to but loaf on the streets or in the stores. This year we have our large gymnasium with one of the biggest floors around here and everybody that cares to have a chance to play basketball has the opportunity. The girls are to be taught the game in the near future thus beginning the first physical development for girls yet attempted in Stronghurst High School. The auditorium has already been used for many community activities.
About a month ago several students took the teachers’ examination and a few days ago they got their grades. Eleanor Van Tyne, Madge Sullivan, Millie Leinbach and Dorothy Knutstrom took the examination for the first time and passed in several studies. Dorothy Moore and Ruth Wasson took the examination for the second time. Ruth received her certificate to teach. She is a senior in S.H.S. Not a certificate was given in Mercer County.