Irie City Farmer Killed in Farmyard Incident
A farmer in Irie City was killed in a gun incident described as fatal. Investigators and local authorities responded to the scene as the investigation continues.
16 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
1
A farmer in Irie City was killed in a gun incident described as fatal. Investigators and local authorities responded to the scene as the investigation continues.
In Prairie City an accidental discharge from a 12 gauge shotgun killed 51 year old James Orwig when he pulled the gun through a fence. Joel Meill and coworker Camp witnessed the event as Orwig guided the firearm toward a gate to pull it through. An inquest found the shot occurred by misdirected trigger pull while the weapon rested near a fence, not from intent. The victim’s family includes wife Minnie, sons, and siblings. Funeral plans were announced.
The George W. Bayne plant in Bushnell is one of McDonough county’s largest manufacturing establishments. It employs many workers, produces seamless metal hog troughs, road drags, wagon endgates, and various farm articles from its near rail line site. The plant plans expansion as business grows.
Fifty five years after Columbus Vaughn of Schuyler County vanished while living in Nebraska his death is reported from a Soldier's Home in California. Civil War veteran, he left behind an estate now under administration with nephews and nieces among heirs. Mrs. Susan Broadhead, widow of James Broadhead, is a sister. Ed Vaughn is a nephew.
London reports say both houses ratified the Anglo Irish treaty while Ulster Premier Sir James Craig traveled to discuss Ulster boundaries under the pact. In Dublin the Dail continued secret sessions with no public timetable. In Washington Senator Reed denounced the Pacific treaty as China's death warrant. Submarine abolition proposed by Arthur Balfour at the arms conference.
The Ghurghes Christian Church invites Primary and Junior Sunday school children to practice Saturday at 2 pm for the Christmas program. Universalist Church asks Universalist Sunday school children to meet Saturday at 3 pm for their practice. First Baptist announces a big Sunday with Rev. L W Spring back from Burma to speak at both services and sing in Burmese. he will wear a native costume at night for an engaging presentation.
Steve Runkle is ill at home on East Carroll Street. Ruby Brand and Mrs. Willis Boyd underwent operations for appendicitis and tonsils respectively. Georgia Inman returned home after prior appendicitis surgery. James Provine recovers from recent hernia surgery. Mrs. Wm Mariner and babe and Mrs. Fred Markell receive updates. Corn is 40 cents a bushel in Colmar. cash renters urged to hold corn until spring. taxes rising, salaries unchanged. By-Stander ads encouraged.
Blandinsville prepares for a Sunday home game against Macomb in a post season grid clash. Both teams insist on using home talent with no imports. Students admitted at 25 cents and locals expect a spicy, hard fought contest.
Fred Robertson of west of this city and Karl Marburger former owner of the ffth store on the east side of the square today purchased the Lawrence bakery on the west side of the square. Mr. Lawrence's future intentions were not announced.
Ira Howell of the Alligator learned from a Beards town friend that four Beardstown men are believed drowned yesterday in Clear Lake when their hunting boat overturned. The men went out hunting yesterday morning. they failed to return last night and a search found the overturned craft with no trace of the hunters. One crew member was Lee Stoker, known for playing third base for Rushville and captaining its team.
Bert Corbin, a shoe factory employee, pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Justice Ralston's court last evening. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $11.40. The alleged victim was Roy Martin, son of fellow plant employee Geo. Martin.
The boys band must attend a 9 o'clock rehearsal Saturday morning in the band room. A concert is scheduled for 2 30 in the afternoon.
Campbell's orchestra will perform at a public dance in Jolly hall Friday night. A good crowd is expected to attend the event.
The county board of supervisors adjourned after a four and a half day session naming January term grand jurors and employing an auditor to review county books. The meeting included finance committee reports and a report from the state clerks and supervisors convention.
State auditor joins meeting plans in Macomb December 22 with creditors Olson attorney and Union National Bank as temporary receiver. Switzer says nearly all depositors signed onto the agreement and stock subscriptions are secured. Confidence grows that settlement will proceed and a reorganization plan will win auditor approval. Dewey Walker bought VeNard grocery with Pensning Bros, and Fred Cox paid $5.10 for peace disturbance at Justice Ralston's court.
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