Bushnell High School - Replica Yearbook (Bushnell, IL)

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Ehr ilbplim h .A , E- Q- 9- 1937 Memo OUQ11 DE OCRAT Vol, '27 March 14, 1940 Bushnell, Illinois ASPHIXIATED Business Man Found Dead Mr. George Kuhlke, president of the Kuhlke Marble Company, was found dead from gas in his room this morning. It is reported that financial conditions were depressing on account of his wife's enormous bills. Fire Department Called Out The city fire department was called early this morning to extinguish a blaze in the rear of the Morris Racket Store. The fire was started by an explosion of a gasoline stove. Mrs. Morris is seri- ously, though not fatally, injured. She was formerly Miss Mary Ommert. Special Lyceum Program A speaker noted internationally for her brilliance in expounding on Higher Mathematics and its relation to physi- cal well-being will appear at the Meth- odist Church as a special number on the Lyceum program tonight. Most Bushnellites will remember this noted speaker as Miss Helen Hoyle, Editor- in-chief of the Replica in 1927. T New Peanut Stand We are all proud of the new peanut stand lately established on the White Way Block. The proprietors, Mr. Cecil Beatty and Mr. Homer Stoddard, say that they are prepared to serve fresh roasted peanuts at any hour. Society Notes Mrs. Edgar Baughman entertained a number of guests at an afternoon bridge party, Thursday. The affair was in honor of the hostess' cousin, Mrs. Dean Sperry of Peoria. These young ladies were formerly Misses Helen Car- ley and Ruth Jones, prominent members of the class of '27. Miss Maurine Garbett entertained the 500 of Bushnell at an afternoon Musical, Tuesday. Miss Garbett ren- dered several delightful selections on her saxaphone. She is thinking of go- ing abroad to study Saxaphone Har- mony. AWARDED CROIX de GUERRE Home Girl Honored Miss Dorothy Melvin was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Public Health Inspector of France for her noble work against bacteria. Divorce Granted Mr. George Burke was granted a di- vorce by the court Tuesday of this week on the grounds that, due to her interest in society, his wife so neglected him and her home duties that it had become un- bearable. Mrs. Burke was formerly Miss Carolyn Bricker of Bushnell. New Matrimonial Bureau A, new Matrimonial Bureau has been in operation for the past months throughout southern Wisconsin. Miss Winnie Cowperthwaite, sponser of this concern, says she owes her success to knowledge gained through correspon- dence with a like institution while still a young woman in Bushnell. New Factory Bushnell welcomes the new Overall and Button factory just completed. This concern and others of its type scattered over the country are owned and operated by Delbert Welch, overall magnate. The building is modern in all its improvements, one of the newest being the automatic strap stretcher which tests the breaking point of the buttons on the overalls. ,X ru . ,Q N, ' - .emit .G i - WW WW W infill' WWW W

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U R 1' we A N. .9.1H27 pe LL 'ga E I, Gladys Kessler, do will and bequeath my constant compact to Helen Jones. I, George Kuhlke, do will and bequeath my preference for blondes to Reynold Miller. I, Elma Lybarger. do will and bequeath my cosmetics to Catherine Hoehnen. I, Dorothy Melvin, do will and bequeath my position in G. A. A. to any- one desiring much worry and doubt. I, Iilzie Myers, do will and bequeath my hair cut to anyone who wishes to be taken back to Sing Sing. I. Edna Moore, do will and bequeath my determination to Shiek Lynn. l, John Morris, do will and bequeath my good conduct in the sltudy hall to Bump Kirtley. I, Helen Mowrey, do will and bequeath my interest in Prairie' City to Mildred Frank. I, Mary Ommert, do will and bequeath my business-like .air to Doris Ritchey. I, Randall Paul, do will and bequeath my sane driving to George Pensinger, warning him, however, to -obtain an accident insurance policy. I, Samuel Rogers, do will and bequeath my pipe to Bob Silberer. I, Louise Shawver, do will and bequeath a sweet and everlasting memory Ezera Miller. I. William Shumaker, do will and bequeath my willingness to work to Mil-t Lybarger. I, Helen Spangler, do will and bequeath my longing for argument to Mary Wheeler. I, Homer Stoddard, do will and bequeath my popularity with the girls to Newton Bricker. I, Evelyne Stutsman, do will and bequeath my dagtes to Ruth Murphy. I, Delbert Welch, do will and bequeath my quiet humor to Doc Varner. I, Everett Westlake, do will and bequeath my ned hair and freckles to Roseanna Snell. ' I We, Ruth Jones and Dean Sperry, do will and bequeath the car, one night each week, to Helen Dixon and Georgie Alexander. In witness whereof, we, the clasis of '27, have hereunto affixed our hands and seal this seventeenth day 'of March in the year of our Lord, 1927. Signed by U S and Co. Witnessed by: Study Hall Clock. Wasfte Basket.

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Uhr Ileplira g IB. H. 9. 1927 R J JP 1 f , , 1 ya . s -- -- s. , McDonough Democrat, Bushnell, Illinois A Ruined Speculatser Returned Randall Paul, the much talked of ex- millionaire, who recently lost his for- tune in an unexpected financial disas- ter, returned to Bushnell last week to begin his fight for regaining his lost position. He has made a brave start by purchasing the Candy Kitchen. ,-,ii W. C. T. U. Meets A large crowd met at Miss Dorothea Hageman's home last Tuesday when she entertained the W. C. T. U. A very interesting talk was given by the host- ess on Why Milk is the Only Good Drink. ,,.1 - I. W. W. Leader Deported News has been received that Ellis Island officials have decided that Miss Helen Mowrey, former Bushnell girl, must be deported because of charges of I. W. W. agitation brought against her. i.4.1i- A Heroine Our special service agent reports that in the fire at Averyville a certain Miss Spangler, a kindergarten teacher of that city, saved the lives of many little children. In the panic that followed, her cool-headedness rendered a great service. ,ili- Takes Over Farm The W. Rhoades farm west of town has been taken over very recently by Mr. Rhoades' son-in-law, Mr. Dale Aten. He says that he hopes for a successful dairy business on account of the ex- ceptionally good well. ,1 .l Chas. C. Chain Sells Out This paper passed into new hands this week. Mr. Chain in retiring from busi- ness is replaced by a very competent young man, William Shumaker, who has been an apprentice of the concern for several years. Immense Incubator Installed At the huge chicken farm of Miss Gladys Kessler a new incubator has been installed. It is the largest in the world, accomodating fifty thousand eggs. Miss Kessler achieved fame in the chicken world by discovering a med- icine which causes hens to lay two eggs a day. Returned Missionary Miss Edna Moore, lately returned from Africa where she has been doing important missionary work, spoke at the Baptist church, Sunday evening. Personals Miss Evelyne Stutsman, very well- known cartoonist and originator of the Komic Kolumn is visiting her friend, Miss Helen Mowrey, here in Bushnell. Wanted: A girl to stay evenings with my wife. Report to Elzie Myers. adv. Miss Paulina Eliott, teacher of Phy- sical Education in Carthage College, has just returned to Bushnell from a brief visit to Portland, Oregon. Word has been received from Miss Louise Shawver that last summer she appeared on a chautauqua circuit. Her most popular readings were The Court- in' and Ezra's Attempts. Mr. Samuel Rogers, salesman of freckle cream, called in town yesterday. Call at the Modiste Shoppe and look at our plaid stouts and striped thins. -Mlles. E. Lybarger and V. Ball. adv. Everitt lVestlake, th Coach of Bush- nell High School, has returned from a visit with his father-in-law, Mr. Leedy, of Macomb, Illinois. Mr. Lawrence Foster, salesman for the Dodge people of the Woman's Own Car is visiting in Bushnell this week at the Roark home.