The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Compiled and Edited by Virginia Ross
Stronghurst Graphic, Aug. 24, 1922
DIES IN CALIFORNIA: Miss Clara Walker, a cousin of the deceased received word from Paso Robles, Calif. detailing the death of W. W. Walker, a Dallas City boy who left his native town several years ago for California where he has since made his home. Jinks, as he was called by his associates, is remembered by many with heartfelt sorrow.
From the Paso Robles Star: Although he had been suffering from a complication of stomach and heart ailments for the past five years , his death came as a severe shock to the entire community for only a few hours before he had been seated on his lawn pleasantly chatting with his friends as they passed by .
He was one of the most popular men that Paso Robles has ever had the good fortune to claim as a citizen. His tender heart and his generous nature won friends for him among all classes. He was particularly popular with the young people and the children all loved him. He is survived by a widow, a son and two daughters. He was born in Dallas City, Ill., April 21, 1861 and had made his home here for 36 years.
Funeral services were conducted by his close friend, Rev. J.H. Mitchell who in brief, plan forceful words paid eloquent tribute to his memory. The casket was banked with flowers and the seating capacity of the chapel was taxed beyond its limit. Every business house in the city closed its doors during the funeral and the city bell was tolled as the procession wended its way to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the remains were laid to rest. Dallas City Enterprise
***WEDDING BELLS*** A pretty wedding took place on Aug. 9th when Hattie McElhinney of this city was united in marriage to Joseph Casto of Connersville. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Sipe, retired minister of Petroleum at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. French in Nottingham Township. The newlyweds will make their future home on a farm near Connersville and Mr. Casto s large circle of friends will wish her every happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Casto were entertained Thursday evening at the supper given by the Miller threshing ring of Old Salem after which the bridal couple was given an old time belling Bluffton, Ind. (Evening Star)
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING:: During the electrical storm of Tuesday evening, lightning struck a building that was a combination chicken house and work shop on the place occupied by Albert Myers in the east end of town. It immediately took fire and was first discovered by Ralph Staley and Cliff Shafer who got busy and started a bucket brigade, but the fire soon got beyond their control and they turned in a fire alarm. The fire department responded and soon after their arrival the blaze was under control. The Myers family were not at home, being away on a visit.
FOR SALE: Watermelons and cantaloupes 30 acres Clyde Mead s truck farm 4 ½ miles north and east of Carman; 6 miles north of Stronghurst. Wholesale or retail; priced right to sell.
LAST OF THE TREES: The two trees in front of the Graphic office paid the supreme sacrifice and were felled to the ground by Master Axeman, J. F. Murphy and his able assistant, Chief Sawyer Will Wright. Old Sol s torrid rays now beam down upon the office and make us long for the cool harvest fields and the burnings sands of the Sahara. The tree in front of the Wallin garage is the only one that remains in the two blocks. It will be cut down soon. It will now be possible to have good sidewalks and better looking streets. (Originally, Broadway was lined with trees and had board walks.)
BIGGSVILLE BRIEFS: Preston Plummer of Casper, Wyo. visited his mother, Mrs. Hattie Plummer. Mrs. Mendenhall of Richland, Ia. returned to her home after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Baker. Rev. and Mrs. Baker entertained a company of fifteen gentlemen at their home in honor of the Hon. William Jennings Bryan (famous politician). John Millen, Jr. returned home to Terre Haute, Ind. where he is a member of the faculty of Rose Polytechnic School after spending time with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Whiteman and family. Funeral services were held here at the M. E. Church for Mrs. Dave Beebe. For the past year Mr. and Mrs. Beebe have made their home in Burlington where he accepted a position as conductor on a street car line. Mrs. Beebe was taken ill a week ago and on Monday was removed to the hospital where she underwent an operation for peritonitis passing away the next day. A picnic was held in the park in honor of Mrs. Edith Rentstrum Melvin from Minnesota. D. W. Lee had a horn attached at the front of the Chautauqua stage and he reproduced music and the speech of Mr. Bryan on his radio at the Palace Theatre. (Obviously, the great orator did not make it into town.) Miss Lucille Zimmerman entertained a party of girl friends at her home. The girls went to the woods taking their breakfast which they ate picnic style.
LOCAL AND AREA NEWS: Miss Frances Lind is visiting relatives in Northern Iowa. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Apt at their Decorra home. Mrs. Ivabelle Stewart has purchased a new Lexington car from the P. W. Wallin sales agency. The new home of Earl Beardsley in the south part of town is nearing completion (on the corner of Commercial and South Streets). The Stronghurst Community Women s Club will meet in the club room; the topic for discussion will be Economy in the Home. Roy Swanson has left for San Diego, Calif. where he has accepted a position. Chas. Harden can make cider for anyone wishing it at his farm one mile north and one mile west of Raritan.
O.O. Miller and wife of Jackson, Nebr. drove through in a car arriving here for a visit with relatives. Mr. Miller was taken seriously ill with appendicitis and was taken to the Burlington Hospital by Dr. Emerson. He was operated on and is doing nicely. Mr. Miller is the son of Henry Miller, a former citizen of this community. The R. E. White Hudson sedan recently stolen from Monmouth was found at LaJunta, Colo.