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WEDDING BELLS-JONES AND ADAMS: On June 6th at 10 o’clock at the Methodist parsonage in Galesburg occurred the marriage of W. Dixon Jones to Miss Mary C. Adams, both of this place. The Rev. Mr. Bready, pastor of the church officiated using the single ring ceremony. The only witnesses being Miss Lucille Jones, sister of the groom, and Mr. Jack Regan of this village.
The bride was becomingly dressed in a light blue tailored satin crepe dress and wore a large leghorn hat and grey slippers. Miss Jones wore a crepe dress in tan and blue and a tan hat. Mrs. jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Adams of Peru, Ind., where she received the high school education and later graduated at the Indiana State University. For the past four years she has been a member of the faculty of the Stronghurst High School and has accepted the position as teacher in Latin and French for another year.
The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jones has lived here all his life. He graduated from the local high school and attended Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill. He has been associated with his father in the grocery business since his return from business college and last January became a partner in the A. E. Jones grocery store. Immediately following the wedding ceremony, the couple left for the Dells in Wisconsin on a short honeymoon. Upon returning, they will make their home here.
BOATING ON THE HARD ROAD: Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Lovitt and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lynch motored to Beardstown last Sunday. The river is still very high and the ferry and motor boat business is thriving. The party engaged a motor boat and took a ride across the river following the path of the hard road which could easily be followed by the rows of telephone poles on each side and which were but partly submerged.
RE-ELECT JUDGES: Judges Willis F. Graham on Monmouth, Walter C. Frank of Galesburg and George C. Hillyer of Macomb were re-elected as circuit judges in the 9th judicial circuit yesterday in an election in which the people showed but little interest. Only 166 votes were cast in Henderson County taking advantage of their rights of franchise.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING: The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce for Media, Raritan and Stronghurst townships met at the NuVan Hotel Wednesday evening. Attendance was hardly up to expectations, but it was understood that at the present moment a crisis in farm affairs makes every hour of daylight must be utilized to the best possible advantage in getting the corn crop planted. Attorney L.H. Hanna of Monmouth at the invitation of President Lewis gave a short talk on the question of diverting the course of Henderson Creek in the north part of the county. He stated he was not acting as an attorney but was only interested as a land owner. A sufficient number of property owners had already signed up to make the project a possibility, but the promoters were desirous of securing a practically unanimous support of property owners in the affected territory. Most of the opposition was coming from the locality where the people would be most benefited. A recent development in the proposal was to make a power project in connection with the plan. In diverting the waters of the creek to the river would be a fall of 29 feet in 3 ¼ miles and with a dam to imprison the water, there would be a possibility of developing a power plant.
In other business, the group accepted the offer of the Streckfus Co. of St. Louis for furnishing one of their steamers for a river excursion August 9. A committee in each township was formed to offer this to constituents. A lunch was served at 9 p.m.
OPENING MONDAY-DAILY BIBLE SCHOOL: Vacation time is here many parents wondering what to do with the children in their leisure time. The answer is Daily Bible School in the Stronghurst community sponsored by the three churches: Christian, Methodist and United, Presbyterian. It will be held in the Grade rooms of the Stronghurst school building from 9-11:30 five days a week for three weeks beginning next Monday morning. Children from 4 to 14 years of age are welcome to come. The literature used is from the publishing houses of the different denominations; this is a community event…
S.H.S. GRADUATION: Fifteen young ladies and ten young men of the community were presented diplomas by Prof. O. L. Dawson Friday evening signifying they had completed the required course of study in Stronghurst Community High School and may enter without special examination many of the higher institutions of learning in the state. This was the first commencement to have taken place in the new auditorium and as this was why there was a large crowd of relatives and friends in attendance in spite of the weather which was quite threatening just before the hour of the program.
The class of 1927, having 25 members, was the largest ever to graduate from Stronghurst High School: Edyth Salter, Helen White, Lester McKeown, Ruth Wassom, Clarence Musser, Robert Mathers, Ellen Powell, Clarence Harvey, Ida Ruth Sandy, Dorothy Knutstrom, George, Decker, Lowell Leinbach, Dorthy Mae Moore, Eleanor VanTine, William Lukens, Kenneth Sanderson, Vincent Upton, Ruby Kemp, Hazel Denum, Naomi Anderson, Millie Leinbach, Alice Shaw, Winibeth Rankin, Madge Sullivan and Edward Beardsley…
RAILWAY OBJECTS TO TAX: Tax objections of Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway Co. were filed with County Clerk, J.J. Barnes, on June 4, 1927 by their attorney. Their objections were based on an illegal assessment by the State Tax commission. They are objection to 47-60ths of each every and all taxes extended claims to be excessive, illegal and void and extended from an erroneous, excessive and fraudulent assessment and valuation. (Extended $1,643.33 [$38,597.67 in today’s values] and Paid $356.06 [$6,629.59 in today’s values) An application of the County Collector judgment was rendered by J. W. Gordon, County Judge, on all the balance of unpaid tax on lands and lots.
OBITUARY: C. ANDERSON-Charles Anderson, one of the old and well-known residents of this community, passed away at a hospital in Burlington about 2 o’clock last Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Mr. Anderson was the son of Alexander and Harriet Davis Anderson and was born near the present village of Decorra, July 17, 1853 and lacked only a few days of being 74 years of age at his death.
In his youth he wedded Miss Emma McClure, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McClure at Carman. One son was born to them, Bert Anderson, who has been an employee of the Santa Fe at Lomax for many years. Leaving the farm, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson removed to Dallas City where Mrs. Anderson’s death occurred in 1920. Following this, Mr. Anderson returned to the farm until a few months ago since which time he has been a resident of Stronghurst. The deceased was a brother of the late J. O. Anderson also of Decorra and for many years prominent in political affairs in this part of the state. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. King of Lomax and the interment was in the Carman Cemetery.
COLOMA CONCERNS: Coloma school will close June 9th with a picnic dinner and a program. Quite a number enjoyed a picnic supper under the “Elms” Monday evening. Miss Avodia Malmburg has returned to Rock Island after a week’s visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Malmburg and family. Mr. Renus Olson and family, former residents of this community but who have been living at Camp Point, Missouri, have moved into the Wm. Whiteman tenant house. Mr. Charles McMillan has returned home from Washington, D.C. after attending the General Assembly of the U.P. Church. Mrs. Charles Essex was brought from the Burlington Hospital to the home of her daughter, Mrs. James M. Kilgore, where she will remain for several weeks. Miss Dorothy Kessenger has gone to Burlington where she has employment. Charles Whiteman, Charles McMillin and Wilson Curtis served on the election board in Gladstone Monday. Miss Hazel Weir left for Denver, Colo, where she will spend the summer months.
BIGGSVILLE BRIEF: Rev. Roy Featherstone, who has been pastor of the M.E. Church for almost three years closed his work here with the morning service last Sunday. The members of the congregation held a basket dinner at the close of the service. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parish were received into the church and the monthly prayer meeting of the adult class taught by Mrs. Welch met in the afternoon. His congregation and friends regret their leaving and wish them success in their new home. Mrs. Featherston and Donald will spend the summer in Wisconsin while Mr. Featherston will go to Iowa City where he will attend Iowa University. Rev. A. C. Geyer, pastor of the Kirkwood M.E. Church will continue here. Featherston’s work until conference in September. (Featherson/Featherson-His name is spelled both ways in this column.)
The M.E. Aid Society met with Mrs. Mary Graham. Fifteen workers were present and a beautiful quilt was quilted. Mrs. G. Ericson and daughters, Mrs. R. S. Taylor of Buffalo, N.Y., who is her guest, Mrs. Gertrude Dyson and Miss Emma Folmer attended the commencement exercises of Knox Conservatory at Beecher Chapel on Saturday evening. Dr. Murray of Monmouth College teachers force, who has been filling the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church for several months, preached his farewell last Sunday morning. He leaves soon for California. Mr. Marice McCracker, a student of Monmouth College will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.
RARITAN REPORTS: Little Harold Shenck, who broke his leg several weeks ago by falling from a horse, is improving nicely. Ralph Staley has been helping with the delayed farm work on the Glen Schenck farm. Miss Elsie Ahler, who has just finished a year’s college work at the Macomb Normal, has been engaged to teach the Burrell school for the coming year. Miss Martha Brokaw, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brokaw, graduated from a Washington, D.C. College. Miss Dorothy Van Arsdale, who has been attending school in Pella, Iowa, arrived home for the summer vacation. Dale Neff went to Monmouth to have his eyes treated. Miss Lois Brokaw, daughter of C. S . Brokaw, was among the graduates of the high school in Colorado City, Colorado. The Midwest Garden Club and Conference and National Peony Show will be held at Georgia on 9-10 of June; every flower lover is invited to attend. Sears, Roebuck & Co. have taken out a permit to build a new mail order house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The plants of those beautiful flaunting oriental poppies that you admire so much in our neighbor’s garden should be planted in August and may be purchased from a number of nurseries for 85 cents for three roots, which is a very worthwhile investment. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Corzatt at the Loftus Bros. home of June 3rd.
OLENA OBSERVATIONS: On next Sunday at the hour of 2:30 Children’s Day will be observed in the village church. No other service as this will take the place; also Bible School preaching. The Olena Cemetery was made very attractive looking for Decoration by the many beautiful wreaths and bouquets of flowers placed on the graves of loved ones. Wreaths and flags were placed on the graves of the heroes who gave the best they had for their country. Miss Vannie Dowell is entertaining the Standard Bearers of the Stronghurst M.E. Church of which she is a member at the home of her brother, Dale Dowell this Tuesday morning. Farmers are hustling to get the corn planted and quite a few have fields so badly washed, they are having to replant. Virgie Davis marketed his strawberry crop Monday. Only about one-half crop is expected as all other fruit is scare.
LOMAX LINGERINGS: Mrs. Earnest Staley returned home from the Burlington Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wolf and son, who have been in Burley, Idaho for the past several months, returned home; they made the trip in their car. Ray Smith and family are driving a new Star Sedan purchased a few days ago. Children’s Day program will be June 12th at the Nazarene Church. Mrs. John Bowlou was taken to the Fort Madison Hospital and operated upon for gall stones; she is getting along as well as could be expected.
STRONGHURST NEWS: Dorothy Mae Moore, Ruth Wassom, Dorthy Knutstrom and Mrs. Omah Spiker left for Macomb to attend the Teachers’ Normal School this summer. Dr. Ellis Chase of Galveston, Texas was greeting old friends here last Wednesday; he left for Keokuk, Iowa where he will attend the alumni reunion of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, which is now taken over by Drake University. Miss Lucille Butler has entered Elliott’s Business College at Burlington. The opening concert of the regular Saturday evening program opened at 8 pm June 4th with a large audience. The band showed much improvement over last year, the only complaint heard was that the program ended too soon. Three members were omitted from the published band member list: Doug Prescott, C. M. Bell from Stronghurst and A. F. Kaiser, now living at Monmouth. Miss Glady Mudd has been employed as teacher at North school near Terre Haute for the coming ear. Miss Cora Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall, received the highest grade in Stronghurst Township at the Central examination. Mr. and Mrs. Potts and family moved from the Chalmer Salter residence into the Vaughn property in the southeast part of town. Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Marshall and sons and Dr. and Mrs. I. F. Harter attended the Illinois state Convention held at Moline last week. Dr. and Mrs. Harter visited the exhibition of painting by members of the Illinois Academy of Fine arts held at the Fort Armstrong Hotel at Rock Island. They report that the lovers of art should visit this exhibition which is sponsored by the Rock Island Chamber of Commerce. They also visited the WOC broadcasting station and the chiropractic school at Davenport, Iowa.
LOCAL AND AREA NEWS: Harry Graham of Dallas City is linograph operator at the Graphic during Mr. Bell’s absence. Lois Marshall of Illinois State at Normal, Frances Mahaffey, Florence Mae Findley, Doris Dixson of Monmouth College will arrive home today for their summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Becket, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ingerson, Miss Slater, Miss Hortense Harbinson of Stronghurst and Miss Abbie Drew of Peoria were entertained at a sumptuous dinner at the home of Miss Naomi Cooper. John Evans of Kansas City, Kansas was in Henderson County on business. The roads are being dragged and put in shape for the application of road oil which will take place sometime in July. Bad weather prevented the oiling in June. Mr. Mack Dickey burned his left hand quite severely when he accidentally allowed it to get in front of an open steam jet. The hand is very painful and prevents him from working. Mr. Jerow of West Burlington was in town demonstrating Gephart furniture polish and auto polish. Mr. Hezekiah Davies left for Leavenworth, Kansas to visit his son Jessie Davies and wife then visit another son and family living in Hartland, Kansas. Dr. F. M. Henderson, Stronghurst, received n invitation to attend a unique reunion of his osteopathic college class on Pike’s Peak on July 30th. He graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1905.
Miss Audrey Marsden and Miss Ethel Jenkins have rented Mrs. Delia Salter’’ residence and will do light housekeeping this summer. Miss Ordelle Leinbach, who has been employed for some months in the Ed Links home, has accepted a position at the switch board in the local telephone office. The village park is being gotten in shape for the summer. Mr. C. M. Randall has mowed the grass and raked it off. As soon as some of the playground equipment is repaired, the park will afford much entertainment for the children of the community. Mrs. Ella Harter Kirkpatrick is to be one of the judges from the city of Elgin in one of the prize garden contests given by the Chicago Tribune. She has one of the most beautiful gardens in Elgin. Perry Simpson of the Simpson Bros Garage left for Morebridge, South Dakota where he has secured a position with the Peterson Ice Co. Miss Clidean Simpson left for the State of Washington to spend the summer. Dr. and Mrs. Henderson left for Kirksville, Mo. where she will receive an examination and treatment at the Kirksville Hospital. The Illinois Light and Power Co. have completed the transfer of their base of operations from Bloomington to LaSalle, Ill.. Mr. H. C. Flannigan came down and was accompanied back to LaSalle by his wife and baby daughter, Mary Patricia; they have secured apartments for the summer.
MEDIA BROADCASTOR, a paper: Social and Personal News: The Senior Class play, “The Little Clodhopper,” was a success. Commencement exercises for the class of 1927 were held in the high school auditorium last Friday evening. Members were the following Mildred Lawyer, Bertha Payne, Mary Anders, Esther Swanson, Faye Powell, Roy Baskett and Gerold Gilliland. The “Amici” Class of the United Church gave a farewell party in honor of Miss Midizie Disdell, who leaves for New York from where she will sail on the Leviathan for her home near Manchester, England. As a token of remembrance, the class presented her with a small gift and a large envelope containing a letter from each member of the class, which bore instructions for opening while mid-ocean. Miss Dorothy Pogue left for Winona, Minn. where she will spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. F. W. Meek. Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin left for Mt. Caroll, Illinois where she will attend the wedding of her niece, Miss Helen Moore. Albert Swanson was a member of the graduating class of Augustans College. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barttison of East Moline, Ill.was born a new daughter named Edythe Irene. Her mother was formerly Miss Edythe Sutton of this place. Mable Drain has been employed to work at the Lewis Seed Co. during summer months. Garland Taylor, principal of the High school, enrolled for the summer term at Western State Teachers College, Macomb.
OBITUARY-Mrs. Otis Smith: Mrs. Otis Smith, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bowling of Monmouth, Illinois, was born in Chatham Hill, Va. Aug. 8, 1887. She united in marriage to Otis Smith on May 29, 1907 and to this union was born five children: Hazel, Roy, Martha and two who preceded their mother in death. Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn, her father, mother, and four brothers, William Otis, David and Artie. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted at the United Church with burial in the Terre Haute Cemetery.
Stronghurst Graphic, June 6, 1927 HOME SERVICE TAG DAY SATURDAY: in behalf of the annual Salvation Army home service home appeal under the sponsorship of the Monmouth American Legion, the following Henderson County towns will put on tag days: Oquawka, Stronghurst, Gladstone, Biggsville, Raritan, Carman, Lomax, Terre Haute and Media. Any amount dropped in the tag boxes will bring a tag to the contributor but the committee expresses the hope that many will see their way clear to pay one dollar and even more for the tags they buy. No doubt, all here will gladly buy and wear a tag next Saturday to help this good cause.
PROGAM AT THE U.P. CHURCH: Special readings, musical numbers by local talent and a special reading, “Indian Messa” and others by Mrs. Ney Salter of Williams, California will give you a treat you don’t want to miss. She is a talented speaker. Admission is only 25 cents. Children under 14 years 15 cents.
INSTANT DEATH: Cecil Robison, the eleven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Orin Robison of St. Augustine, was instantly killed there at about 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon when a coil of wire with which he had been playing crossed with a high-tension electric power line carrying 2,300 volts.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUCCEEDING: The Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday and will continue for three weeks. Attendance had been good with an enrollment of 73. The school is divided into four departments under the direction of Rev. C. S. McClure, General Superintendent. (List of each department and teachers included in article.)