Goff Named Moderator and Cairo Presbytery Delegate
Dr H A Goff of Marion chosen moderator and delegate to the synod at Cairo Presbytery meeting in Cairo Presbyterian Church Rev J G West of Galatia elected stated clerk 22 ministers and 33 elders attended with reports from synod and general assembly trusteeship for three years conferred on Dr Goff services held with welcome by church and visitors prior to departure of many ministers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Goff
Marion
Cairo
Goff
General Assembly
Presbytery
J. G. West
Galatia
W. V. McAdooie
Ford recovered after theft in Johnston City
A Ford stolen from Frank Panieri at 402 North Monroe Street Tuesday night was recovered Wednesday by Constable A. N. Ice near Johnston City. He traced the license to Panieri, then drove the car to Marion and returned it to the owner, the Italian Panieri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Par Niers
North
Monroe Street
Johnston City
A. N. Ice
Marion
Constable Ice
Frank Panieri
Funeral for Small Baby Langenbaugh
Funeral services for 10 month old Robert Hays Langenbaugh, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Langenbaugh, were held at the family home on West Prairie street. Rev Joe Meads of Benton conducted the service, floral offerings were plentiful, pallbearers and flower girls named, and interment followed at Maplewood cemetery with chosen hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hays Langenbaugh
Frank Langenbaugh
West Prarie Street
Joe Meads
Benton
Dorothy Holland
Mary Alice Holland
Mary Ellen Hendrickson
Lucile Atwood
Aston Kelley
Ethelyn Cooksey
Helen Mae Thornton
Dimple Cash
Bernice Deaton
Matearth Wi
Judge Butler’s unusual hobby fuels a pistol collection
Circuit Judge W. N. Butler, presiding this week, reportedly maintains a home arsenal of 200 to 300 freak pistols and revolvers. The collection spans from flintlock to modern high powered guns, many gifts from friends and linked to historic crimes. It also includes knives, daggers and self defense weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Butler
Farm Bureau Gets New Rates Push Limestone Use
The Williamson County Farm Bureau reports Illinois Central Railroad reduced limestone freight rates to expand lime use in 1920. The plan, backed by the Agricultural Association, urges orders to Farm Bureau offices with immediate shipment. Judge W N Butler kept court through an unusually hot, sick summer without rest despite rumors of paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Farm Bureaun
Ilinois
Tlinois Central Railroad
Tlinois
Ilinois Advisors Association
University of Ilinois
The
Farmers Institute
Southern Ilinois Development Association
Brownell Improvement Company
Illinois Central
Farm Bureau
Freight Association
Waois
Ethel Kimmel
Murder Stalks Freight Train Through Illinois to Missouri
Murders unfold along a Missouri Pacific line from Union County Illinois near Wolf Lake to Dupo Missouri. Three unidentified men found dead from blows and gunshot on and beside freight cars, with inquests planned in Wolf Lake and Jonesboro. Police suspect a holdup gone wrong aboard a northbound train and are stripping clothing to hide identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Arkansas
St. Louis
Bunting Lake Bridge
Wolf Lake
Union County
Dupo
Running Lake Bridge
Halsey
Halsey Station
Big Muddy River Bridge
Jonesboro
Cupo
Missouri Pacific
Adams to Hold Surplus Stock Sale Near Marion
C F Adams of Marion plans a surplus stock sale at his farm ten miles south of Marion. He visited the Republican Leader office on Friday to order sale bills. Adams has resided on the farm since 1882 and seeks to reduce equipment to ease future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Adams
Sale Co
Adams
Marion
Eoay
Des Camp and Seragio Tie The Knot In Johnston City
Married Thursday in the county clerk vault room Arthur Des Camp from Johnston City weds Zent Seragio born in Mons Belgium. The couple plan to reside in Johnston City after the ceremony held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire George
Arthur Des Camp
Zent Seragio
Johnston City
France
Mons
Belgium
Sheriff Thaxton Seizes Large Still and Arrests Bridis Kin
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and deputies arrested Charles Bridis and his brother Alex Bridis after discovering a large still near Bridis home with a 25 gallon per day capacity and eight barrels of mash. Charles pled guilty and was fined $50, with the trimmings paid. the party also seized multiple individuals in a white mule operation. This marks Thaxton’s second arrest in a white mule case, threatening penitentiary terms for repeat offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles "Bridis
Creal Springs
Sherriff Melvin Thax
Bridis
Alex Bridis
Charles
Alex
Thaxton
John Schafer
Lucian Holland
Charles Is
Yannis
Mrs Gallagher Died in Oklahoma City
Word reached Marion of the death on Thursday of Mrs BH T Gallagher at a hospital in Oklahoma City after a long illness. She was about 50, survived by her husband and two sons Harl and Loren Gallagher of Herford Texas. Surviving siblings include Dr Willie Davis Dr Walter Davis Mrs Mettie Keith Mrs Gertrude Ashby and Miss Inez Travis. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Herford Texas with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
BH. T. Gallagher
Oklahoma City
Okla
Gallagher
Dan
Mollie) Davis
Chicago
Harl G
Loren Gallagher
Herford
Tex
Willie Davis
Walter Davis
Mettie Keith
Beaumont
Gertrude Ashby
Joliet
Inez Travis
Barn Fire Destroys Willard Property Near Dwina
A large barn owned by George Willard near Dwina burned late Wednesday, reportedly containing hay and an adjoining silo full of feed. The fire’s origin is unknown, and insurance appears to cover the loss. Misses Ragin, a Brown's Business College student, traveled to Goreville for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willard
Dwina
Missey Ragin
Brown's Business College
Goreville
Dates set for Mine Examining Board hearings
Illinois Mine Examining Board announced dates for upcoming hearings across Harrisburg Herrin West Frankfort DuQuoin Belleville Staunton Springfield Danville Pontiac Peoria LaSalle and more from October 4 to October 18. Each candidate must show at least two years experience at the face mining seal and letters from miners unions or coal companies are required. Mrs William Hall of the Country Club visited Marion relatives and returned. Shea accompanied by Naomi Hunt to visit over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican-Luader
Springfield
Illinois Mine Examining Board
Harrisburg
Mine Resme
Herrin
City Hall
West Frankfort
Lesser
Miners Hall
DuQuoin
Bellevile
Court House
Staunton
Labor Temple
State House
Lincoln
Danville
Pontiac
Peoria
LaSalle
William Hall
Country Club
Marion
Shea
Mixa Naomi Hunt
Equinoxial Storm Signals Harsh Winter Ahead
Marion reports an equinoxial storm Friday morning. Not severe, but autumn is here and almanac hints at a hard winter. After mild recent seasons and a hot summer, readers are urged to prepare as signs of cold weather and heavy fur and hoarding appear. Exclusive service in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fred J McIntosh Named Alhambra Chamber Secretary
Fred J McIntosh, former Marion journalist and city editor of the Pasadena Evening Post, is chosen as secretary of the Alhambra California Chamber of Commerce. He will assume duties October 1 after earlier service with the Y M C A and as Alhambra editor and manager of the Pasadena edition. The Alhambra chamber, a large active group, maintains a permanent office and full time secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena California
Post
Fred J. McIntosh
Marion
Alhambra
Chamber At
Southern
California
Funeral for Mrs. Minnie Hill is Held at Goddard Chapel
Mrs. Minnie Hill died at 805 North Johnson on Wednesday at 10 20 a m at age 26 17 born September 5 1898 daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Guiney survivors include Tom Guiney Logan Mrs Jess Young Marion Mrs H H Blazins Chicago Jessie Florence Guiney St Louis James Hughrey Guiney Hillsboro funeral Friday at 2 30 p m Goddard Chapel interment Rose Hill cemetery conducted by Rev J W McKinney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hill
Herman Hill
North Johnson
Martin Guinew
Scotland
Hill
Mount Vernon
Johnny Martin Hill
Tom Guiney
Logan
Jess Young
Marion
H. H. Blazins
Chicago
Jessie
Florence Guiney
St. Louis
James and
Hughrey’ Guiney
Hillsboro
Goddard Chapel
Rose Hill Cemetery
J. W. McKinney
Pennigroth to Hold Sale at Williford Farm
Louis C Penningroth of St Louis plans a large sale at his Williford farm on Saturday October 1 Auctioneer Joe Hartwell will lead the sale with a full list of 20 fine milk cows 160 hogs and farm implements The land is rented by Penningroth as he cannot give the place personal attention Cows have all been state tested A full announcement will appear in the Republican on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Penningroth
St. Louis
Williford
Frank J Barber
Marion
Joe Hartwell
R. Gamden
Penningroth
Congressman Denison Visits Sparta Then Cairo Tour
Congressman E. E. Denison traveled to Sparta on Thursday and plans to visit Cairo and other southern district sites before returning to Washington late next week. He will remain away for game time as the special session extends toward the December opening of the regular session. The House advance continues and Senate conference reports are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Denison
Sparta
Cairo
Washington
House
Senate
Evidence in Murder Case Begins in People v Baker
The taking of evidence in the murder case of the People vs Ralph Baker for killing Mayor Williams began Thursday morning. The jury, selected Wednesday evening, includes Ben Westbrook F Winters William Kiger Will Turnage Ed Wilson Gene Roberts James Hudgens J M Parks James Brewer T A Walker A B Alsbrook J M Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People
Ralph Baker
Mayor Williams
Ben Westbrook
F. Winters
William Kiger
Will Turnage
Ed, Wilson
Gene Roberts
James Hudgens
J. M. Parks
James Brewer
T. A. Walker
A. B. Alsbrook
J. M. Williams
Delmar Hill
Butler
Harvesting Apples Now
Special to Republican Leader reports weekly weather and crop conditions in Illinois. Warm spell with variable rainfall hampering some farming and crop damage in spots. Sunshine scarce. Corn largely frost safe. much cut for fodder. Wheat seeding active in north, minimal elsewhere. Meadows and pastures good. Apple harvest underway in southern commercial orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ulinois
Home Bureau Unit Formed in Williamson County
Miss Stella Hutson, county home advisor, formed a new Williamson County Home Bureau unit on Wednesday. Officers include Mrs. G. L. Dahmer as president, Mrs. S. M. Boner as vice-president, and Mrs BE A Fry as secretary. The unit begins with a good membership list and similar groups are being formed elsewhere in the county. Miss Stella Chamness returned to Goreville after a short visit with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hutson
Williamson County Home Bureau
Crab Tree
G. L. Dahmer
S. M. Boner
BE A Fry
Stella Chamness
Goreville
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DR. H. A. Goff
SYNOD
Reverend West
Johnson
Machine
Yee Ehoir
Mereames
Emma Parrigan
Hunter McAlpin
Dora Calvert
Mae Winn
Messrs
Herbert Brown
Allen Horsely
Virgil Penley
Isle of Somewhere
Jesus
Maplewood Cemetery
W. N. Bulter
Despitt
W N. Bulter
Bulter
Chas
Big Wat
Texas
State Board
Republican
Fred Mintosh
the West
Alahambra
Your Daily News
Pasadena
William Randolph Hearst
Republican Today
International News
Re-1« Publican
Pioneer
Telegraph
Globe
Daily Republican
H. Hill
Pennigroth
Penieee
Lawrence Vaughn
Orville
Dora McQuay
Vaughn
Home Bureau
Hutson
West Main Street
Allbrook Bros
North Side Square
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