No Dates - Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo
Mrs. Ed Arnett, went to Chicago Tuesday to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Dale Arnett, for a few days.

Mrs. Roger Ewert and daughter, Susan spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives and friends in Sterling. They were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller and dinner guests Sunday in the home of Mrs. Rose Apple, Sterling.

Mrs. Mary Shoecraft returned home Monday afternoon from Moline where she had been an over Sunday guest in the home of her son, Robert Shoecraft.

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Boone of Sterling were dinner guests of her mother and sister, Mrs. W. J. Boone and Valeria Boone in Spring Hill.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Decker and children, Michael and Stephanie of Toledo, O. were dinner guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Reap. The host is a son of Arthur Reap and a brother of Mrs. Decker.

Mrs. Orton J. Chamberlain of Morrison, Mrs. Charles Chamberlain and son, Douglas, returned Sunday evening from Crystal Lake, Minn. where they spent the weekend with Mrs. George Chamberlain and family.

Lee Lyon has rented one of his houses to Charles De Flickas of Prophetstown.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marks of Cedar Rapids, Ia. were Lyndon callers Tuesday.

Mrs. Jerry Vinson of Galesburg were Lyndon callers Tuesday.

Mrs. Walter Austin entertained a group of Lyndon friends at dinner in her home in Morrison Tuesday, Mrs. M.M. Riley, Mrs. William Buckwald, Mrs. C.E. Tobey, Mrs. Mabel Bedell, Mrs. May Crowe, Mrs. Vernella Johnson and Lois of Lyndon, Mrs. Harold Austin, Mrs. O.J. Chamberlain and Miss Cris_ of Morrison. The afternoon was spent in a happy social way when the ladies crocheted.

SEVERAL LYNDON PEOPLE INJURED DURING THIS WEEK - May 1 was a day of accidents at Lyndon when several people were injured, though none was injured seriously.

While practicing for the track meet after school Heskett Blagg received a gash an inch long on the head caused by one of the standards of the vaulting pole falling and hitting him on the head. The injury was so painful that the patient was quite ill for sometime afterward.

A rock, thrown by one of his play fellows, hit Richard Bettles in the back of the head, cutting a deep hole, which also had to be dressed by the doctor.

Ronald Kniskern received a cut over his left eye when a wrench he was using became loosened, hitting him with terrific force. Mr. Kniskern was working for G.D. Maxfield on the road.

Tuesday Kenneth Cady was quite seriously injured while working on the “Q” track, the injury being caused by lifting too strenuously. he also was under the care of a physician.

Sterling Daily Gazette 02 September 1915
Mrs. Adam V. Manning of Lyndon, mother of Mrs. W. P. Benson of this city, passed away at noon today at the family home in Lyndon after a short illness. Funeral arrangements have not been completed although the funeral will in all probability be held Saturday [09/04/1915] afternoon. Further particulars of the funeral and a complete obituary will be published. Mrs. Manning has often visited at the Benson home in this city and her death will be mourned by many Sterling people. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)

Daily Gazette Jubilee Edition 1929
Mrs. J.E. Crowell, the Gazette's correspondent l isted a number of genuine antiques owned by Lyndon residents. Included in the number were Mrs. Mary Kniskern, old melodean, spinning sheel, books and letters. Mrs. Olive Olson, old bureau. Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy bureau, stand and documents. Mrs. Alice Murdock, old clock, Pennsylvania shaker settee, bureau and shawl. Miss Cora Patterson, whale-oil lamp, dishes, glasses and furniture. Mrs. W.H. Shaw, an old flag carried through 35 battles, a tea pot 200 years old, silver spoons and linens. Mrs. Sophia Scott, old brass powder horn, guns. Mrs. S.W. Teach, chairs, quilts and documents.

Daily Gazette Sterling June 25, 1931
House guests for this week in the William White home are Mrs. Whites' mother, Mrs. Sophia Krossman of Richmond and her brother=in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koeth and daughter Dolores of Fox Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawse entertained the family party at their home for dinner Tuesday night. George Hawse being another guest. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. White motored to the Tri-Cities where they and their guests spent the day. Mr. White formerly of Chicago, recently moved to Lyndon on the bank of the river in the home which they bought of William Drew. They remodeled the house, adding many nice and modern improvements,a nd plan to make it one of the most attractive spots of the town.

Roy Hamilton, an old Lyndon boy, was in town for a brief time Wednesday. He was a visitor in the home of Mrs. W.S. Teach while here. He said his stay was not long enough.He is with the show at Sterling and stated that his home is everywhere. He was the only son of Mr.a nd Mrs. Lee Hamilton and attended the Lyndon school in the old buildings. He was a welcome caller in the home of his first teacher, Mrs. Crowell and other old pupils will be interested in knowing that Roy has become a good man and is enjoying the best of health.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Settles were in Davenport Monday.

Mrs. Helen D. Greenlee was an arrival home Tuesday. She had been visiting friends away for two weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Forest Sutton and sons Jesse and Robert of Prophetstown visited Wednesday for dinner in the Osborne home.

Theodore Blagg made a business trip to Albany Wednesday.

Myron Bowen was in Rock Falls on business Wednesday.

Charles Bender, Jr. of Mt. Morris was guest Sunday in the Chas. Bender home. He is working on teh new college building.

Charles McDonald of Downers Grove is visiting in Lyndon. He is a don of Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald.

Harry Brady of Aurora was in town on business Wednesday.

Daily Gazette Sterling January 24, 1938
Miss Gertrude Willis and Arlie Shultz entertained their Willing Hand SUnday School class of the Methodist church at the WIllis home Friday evening. The social part of the evening was spent in game the high score going to Keith Millikan and Beth Gardner, while low prizes were won by Ernest Willis and Lorraine Schroeder. After the Business session the hostesses served a delightful lunch.

Mrs. Daisy Sutton spent Sunday with her children at Prophetstown.

Misses Mary and Clara Denham of Davenport, Ia., were in town Saturday.

Misses Ruth Sutton and Verelle McDonald were Prophetstown callers Saturday.

Frank Wilder, who worked at Galesburg for a long time, but has been home for some weeks, was recalled to work. Mrs. Wilder took him to that place Sunday and he will come home for the weekends as formerly.

Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Bell of Fulton wer Lyndon callers Saturday.

John Schrader of Molien wsa in town Sunday.

John Davey who has been seriously ill, is improving.

Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Settles and Robert and Mrs. John Greason of Dixon were in town Saturday.

Daily Gazette Sterling January 25, 1938
Mrs. Helen D. Greenlee entertained the following at a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home on Saturday; Mrs. W.K. Palmer of Sterling and her house guests Miss Betty Greenlee and two girlfriends, Miss mary Edwards and Miss Elizabeth Canaga. Miss Greenlee and Miss Edwardshad been to California where they have been visiting Miss canaga and she in turn came with them east on their return trip. Miss Greenlee is a niece ofMrs. Palmer, a daughter ofMrs. Palmer's brother, Captain Halford Greenlee of Portsmouth N.h. Mrs. Helen D. Greenlee is Mr. Greenlee's stepmother. Mrs. Nellie Ambler of Weeping Water, Neb. who is staying this winter with her cousin, Mrs. Helen D. Greenlee, was also present at the luncheon.

Dr. and Mrs. C.J. Burke of Rock Falls spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. White.

C.E. Kniskern who has been ill, is reported better.

Mrs. Forest Lenhart went to Cordova Sunday to stay awhle in the home of her son, Chauncy and family.

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. White and Dr. and Mrs. C.J. Burke were Prophetstown visitors Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hemingway, of Rock Island, were Lyndon callers Saturday.

John L. Whitten of Wichita Kan., is visiting hissister, Mrs. Lida M. Swanson.

Mr. and Mrs. Hervey F. Daggett and family, also Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daggett, of Rock Falls, were guests for SUnday dinner with Mrs. Helen D.Greenlee and Mrs. Ambler.

Daily Gazette Sterling January 27, 1938
Reporter - Mrs. J.H. Crowell - Phone Morrison 750

The town seemed like Sunday al day Wednesday. Schools, elevator and mill closed becasuse of no electricity. School reopened Thursday morning.

Mr. adn Mrs. F.A. Bell and Mrs. Myrna Ziemer of Fulton were Lyndon callers Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Whitestead of Clinton, Ia., were in town Wednesday.

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