Wedding Feast Celebrates Long Life and Reunion
A noon wedding anniversary dinner was fully decorated for guests with a large attendance from Rushville Browning Littleton Plymouth and surrounding towns. The article lists numerous relatives and families from Robeson Roudebush Tyson Milby Esslinger Stremmel and Moore alongside others attending to honor a fifty year union and share a celebratory meal.
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Littleton
Ed. Martin
Harvey
Hansel
Testa
Herschel
Browning
Homer Geer
Ansel
Clyde
Asa Tron
Kenneth
Rushville
Rollo Roudebush
Willis Roudebush
Hildreth
Hurd Robeson
Ed. Chipman
Bernard
Evaline
Local Family Celebrations Highlight Community Gathering
A small turnout with many named guests attended a family celebration yesterday. Attendees included Mrs James sister of Mr, Mr and Mrs Ran Mand, James Aren, Orville Thurman, Miss Tyene, Mrs Derry Martin, Gertrude Ishter, Ruths, and Mr Hurtin with relatives Tania and Mary. The event centered on shared memories and community ties.
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Clarence TL
Mary “Tit
George
Industry Doctor Marries French Bride in Paris
Dr. R. O. Stites of Industry and Miss Louis Kier were wed in Paris on September 28. They returned to the United States October 12 after visits to New York and Chicago and will reside in Industry where he has a long-standing medical practice and a large clientele.
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R. O. Stites
Industry
Paris
France
Louis Kier
New York
Niagara Falls
Chicago
British Transport Faces Coal Strike Extension Demand
London reports a new escalation as railway workers vow sympathy action with miners. Delegates threaten a full walkout Sunday at midnight unless the government begins negotiations by Saturday to settle the dispute.
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England
London
Lord Mayor Mac Swiney Fed During Delirium
Official sources confirm Mac Swiney, on his 70th day of hunger strike, was given nourishment during a delirious episode. Prison doctors claimed orders to sustain him were followed. government says feeding occurred last night. A telegram from Cork expresses hope for speedy death and urges prayers.
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London
Mac Swiney
Trish Self Determination League
MaeSwiney
Home Office
Cork
Mae Swiney
Table Grove Team Declares All Players Eligible
A Table Grove high school statement, signed by Supt TG Collins and Principal CEORGE R SEA Cone, asserts all football team members meet Illinois High School Association eligibility rules and credits the 1920 squad for strength from brains and brawn after an on field win over Macomb.
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Ma¢omb
Table Grove
Ilinois High School Association
Macomb
Collins
Wanderer Murder Trial Resumes In Chicago Court
Carl Wanderer testifies in his own defense after repudiating a claimed confession. He says he was struck by the coroner and beaten by jail officials, detailing alleged coercion in the murder case of his wife and an unidentified man.
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Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Hoffman
Man Returns Home After Holiday Framed For Stock Scheme
Decatur Illinois reports James Hi Criswell left Decatur for Obion Tennessee after a failed investment scheme. He was promised 15000 in profit on 5000 entrusted to a New York contact. Criswell alleged a Cairo Illinois meeting with a supposed Lawrence associate who claimed stock exchange wealth.
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Decatur
Ill
James Hi. Criswell
Obion
Tenn
M. Lawrence
New York
St. Louis
Criswell
Cairo
Lawrence
International Stock Exchange
Monmouth Champion Charged With Fraud
Saratoga Springs N Y Oct 21 Charges of fraud and deceit against Ralph Greenleaf pocket billiard champion are made by Robert E Duval in a supreme court action arising from a pocket billiard match between the champ and Jos Cannon in this city Duval claims he was told the wager would be passed in case of Cannon's defeat
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Saratoga Spring
N. Y
Ralph Greenleaf
Robert E. Duval
Supreme Court
Champ
Jos. Cannon
Ames
Duvall
Greenleaf
Cannon
Coolidge Denies Endorsing League of Nations
Governor Coolidge aboard the special train on October 21 denies endorsing the League of Nations. He clarifies past charges as a Republican vice presidential candidate and notes a February 1919 welcome address to President Wilson in Boston upon return from Europe.
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Coolidge Specifl
Coolidge
League of Nations
League
Wilson
Boston
Europe
Two Cars Collide On Good Hope Road Near City
Early morning crash on Good Hope road between Ker L Sapp’s Dodge gondola and Dr Johnson’s five passenger Overland touring car left minor damage to both vehicles. Mrs Johnson suffered shoulder and back pain after jumping clear. Deputy Wilson injured slightly when knocked against the Dodge. Both cars remained drivable after the collision.
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Ker
1. L. Sapp
Dr Johnson
Good Hope
Good Slope
Sapp
Wilson
Good Hope Road
Frank Welch
Johnson
Dodge
Overland
Local Hospital Updates and Recoveries Across Town
Reports from Holmes Hospital and area clinics note multiple patients recovering from operations and illnesses. Names include Mrs. Wilbur Welch in Sciota, Dr. Miner and Eaton surgeons, Mrs. James Cunningham, Clyde Close, Alvin Chadderdon, Lucy Burnham, Anna Runkle, and infants or parents in East Jackson, Doddsville, and Industry. Also listed are kidney and bowel trouble cases and several others improving or on the sick list. Oct. 12 uncalled letters remain in the post office system.
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Alvin Chadderdon
Adair
Lucy Burnham
Doddsville
Anna Runkle
Industry
Walter Martin
East Jackson Street
Dale Fosdyck
Chapman
Home Addition
Homer Carey
Wells Addition
Thos. Yeager
Maple Avenue
Car Fire Costs Kirksville Visitor's Vehicle
Everett Attebery of Kirksville Missouri and his family were visiting Blandinsville at his grandmother Flora Fisher's home when his car caught fire Sunday night resulting in a total loss.
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Everett Attebery
Kirksville
John Attebery
J. J. Attebery
Anna
Blandinsville
Flora Fisher
Ladies golf to finals after luncheon at Normal School
Driving west of town a car fire halted the outing as guests from Galesburg and Monmouth clubs attended a luncheon at the Normal school cafeteria. In the semi finals Miss Gesler and Miss Hainline beat Dallam and Stinson, with other matches honoring Mrs Worrell and Mrs Kettron, and Mrs Applegate and Mrs Perry James.
White Street Sewer Assessment Sustained
Judge I. Imes decided in favor of the assessment to finance the White Street sewer construction after hearings yesterday and Tuesday. Several objectors argued costs would exceed benefits, while many residents favored the three mile system believing benefits would equal or exceed costs.
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White Street
I. Imes
Kelly Boy Paroled To Father's Custody
Chester Kelly, son of Mr and Mrs Jos Kelly of this city, who was found delinquent in Judge Innes court and was to be sent to St Charles with Lawrence Ford, was paroled to his father today. If his conduct remains good he will stay home. otherwise he will be sent to the school.
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Chester
Jos. Kelly
Judge Innes
St. Charles
Lawrence Ford
Ford
Car Runs Over Man Injuring Arm and Side
Carl Danielson of South Danley street started a Ford truck and could not escape as it rolled down a sloped driveway. The wheels passed over his arm and struck his side though no serious injuries were reported. The incident followed an engine start before he could exit the vehicle. R. C. Notice. The W. R. C. meets Friday at 9 am to sew until noon with a 3 pm business session reporting the Aledo convention.
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Carl Danielson
South Danley Street
R. C
Aledo
Government liquor referendum favors control by voters
Vancouver reports that the latest results show government control of liquor sales carries by about 25,000 votes over the current prohibition law. The return comes after yesterday’s referendum and will be updated later today.
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Associated
Vancouver
B. C
Mrs Amanda Simpson Suffered Hip Injury Brought To Phelps Hospital
Mrs. Amanda Simpson of Good Hope, an elderly woman long afflicted with a broken hip, was brought to Phelps Hospital today for treatment.
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Amanda Simpson
Good Hope
Phelps Hospital
Big Outing for McDonough Orphanage Prompts 350 Gift Drive
A 100 mile charity auto outing for the McDonough County Orphanage drew 62 children and about 70 participants. Towns along the route collected about 350 dollars in free will offerings to aid the orphans with a later Friday dance at Holmes Park funded by the drive.
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McDonough County
Colchester
Blandinsville
Seiota
Good Hope
Bushnell
Bardolph
Adair
Table Grove
Vermont
Industry
Macomb
Ladies Aid Society
LeRoy Edie
Dr. Holmes
Cadillac
Holmes Park
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Ool Robert
Telfobel Brainard
Sarah Zins
Chas
C. EB
Mar. Reauret
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Mrs. R. O. Stites
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British Transportation
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Monmouth
Sheriff Sapp
Dr. Johnson
W. S. Norton
Magnus Rosenberger
Elmer Smith
Leonard Thomas
C. H. Shipplitt
Harry Stegall
John H. Taylor
May Matthews
R. J. Simmons
P. M
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