Constitution referendum and liquor debate grinds on
The article surveys probed public reaction to Prohibition and the new state constitution. It notes mixed votes on alcohol, non voting herding Illinois sentiment, and farm bureau backing the tax view while urging Bible reading in schools as optional. It urges readers to study the constitution, endorsing it as improved for modern conditions.
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Eade
Illinois
Farm Bureau
Herald
Beieve
Herald Office
Thanksgiving Sermon Promised at Local Church
Church notices announce Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 45 and evening service at 7 00 with a Thanksgiving sermon next Sunday morning. Choir performances planned for the occasion and at the home of Mrs Clay Montgomery Friday evening. Members urged to attend Sunday school and bring Bibles.
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Clay Montgomery
Sunday School and Worship Services Announced
On Sunday morning Ross Culter, Superintendent, will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preach at 10 30 a m and again at 7 00 p m You are invited to attend these meetings.
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Ross Culter
Prayer meetings and services for Evangelical J. E. McCoy
The Evangelical J. E. McCoy church schedules a prayer meeting at Grand Turn on Wednesday night and at Big Creek on Thursday night. A Young People's business and choir meeting is at Frank Gelsert's home Friday night. Sunday school starts at 9 30 and preaching at Grand Turn 10 30 and Big Creek 7 00.
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Grand Turn
Big Creek
Young People’s Business and Cochlag
Frank Gelsert
United Brethren Church Services and Programs
The notice lists United Brethren Ard ie Groves and Grace Chapel and Centenary services. It includes prayer meetings Wednesdays and Fridays, Sunday school at 9 30, Sunday preaching at 7 30, C E programs, and an upcoming home coming meeting at Centenary with nightly preaching starting Monday at 7 00.
Mission Study Club to Meet at Church Parlors
Congregational pastor Clark S. Thomas announces a Friday 2 45 meeting at the church parlors with Mrs Lewis leading devotions. The topic India will be discussed by Mr and Mrs Thomas as part of a bank offering. Hostesses named. Services Sunday led by the minister.
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Mission Study Club
Lewis
India
Thomas
Lou Cole
Bryan
Fleming Black
Bulger
Revival Campaign Gathers Crowds Despite Weather
The Powell Moon revival under Dr Powell sees large attendance amid bad weather. Moon’s solo and Booster Chorus draw youths of seven to fourteen, with delegations from Casey Martinsville Paris and Westfield visiting. Week features social Mondays and six neighborhood prayer meetings uptick turnout.
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Powell-Moon
Dr. Powell
Charitg
Casey
Martinsville
Paris
Westfield
Powell- Moon Party
Tour attendance notes and downtown meetings scheduled
The report records 216 attendees for the forenoons and outlines a special feature this week with downtown meetings lasting 90 minutes from 9 30 to 9 50.
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Met Down Town
Mrs. Priscilla Mount Obituary in West York
Mrs. Priscilla A Mount widow of John L Mount died at her West York home Sunday afternoon 1 20 p m The funeral was at 2 p m Tuesday at the residence and interment at Bradbury cemetery east of town Rev Armon Cheek officiated The widow was born March 31 1842 in Crawford County Illinois and died November 12 1922 aged 80 years 7 months and 11 days Survived by five children thirteen grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren one brother two sisters and many relatives and friends
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John L. Mount
West York
Bradbury Cemetery
Armon Cheek
Hutsonville
Crawford County
Ilinois
Ezekiel
Rebecca Bishop
Henry M
Wm. F
James A
Edward Mount
Terre Haute
Jonathan Mount
Martha Irwin
Chicago
Tamar Cullop
Clara ,Mount
Geo. Mount
G. W. Bishop
Palestine
Ill
Lucy M. Ormiston
Riverside
Calif
Amanda E. Lindley
Hutsonyville
Mount
Obituary of Edward Emerson a Marshall area resident
Edward Emmerson born April 1 1844 in New Hampshire died November 14 1922 at his home in Marshall Illinois He was the elder of seven and taught school in Coles and Clark counties before entering business and public service He married twice and left a daughter and several surviving children along with a widow The funeral was conducted at his home by Rev Pettit with a long record as justice of the peace notary and community leader
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Edward Emmerson
Isaiah
Elizabeth Emerson
New Hampshire
Marshall
Illinois
Kimball Union Academy
Coles County
Clark County
Alica Doll
D. D. Doll
Kate May
Emerson
Mary Porter
May Sweet
Dan
Burdette
Ruth Culter
Bradley and Doll
John Archer
Squire Emerson
Pettit
Mrs Bryan Amy Meeley dies after long illness at 51
Amy Meeley Bryan, born October 28 1871 in Butler Pennsylvania, died November 19 1922 at Jim Cork’s east of Marshall aged 51 years 22 days. She was a Baptist lifelong member widow of Thomas H Bryan. Survived by two brothers in Butler one infirm. Funeral at Jim Cork home officiated by Rev Huggins with burial in Marshall cemetery.
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Amy Meeley
Butler
Pennsylvania
Jim Cork
Marshall
Baptist’ Church
Thomas H. Bryan
Bryan
Terre Haute
Huggins
Marshall Cemetery
Blaming the New Woman The Prison Chaplain's Wry Charge
An Ossining Democratic Register quips about the so called new woman and the husband blamed for gigamy after marrying anew. The chaplain probes the newcomer about his downfall and the man explains his predicament with humor.
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Ossining
N.Y
Democratic Register
Getting Her Hand In
A New Hampshire tale tells of a thrifty husband named Henry who hoards money and dismisses requests for funds. His wife, persistent, tries to secure a larger sum, prompting him to disparage her and hint she may beg after his death. The story highlights frugality and financial stinginess.
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New Hampshire
Henry
Harper
Magazine
Local Gossip Knickers Outrage Causes Courtroom Clash
In a hushed tennis club tale Georgette Mabel is teased as untrustworthy. Cora confirms a plan to wear knickers publicly, with all but Mabel following the pact a day early.
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Georgette
Mabel
Cora
On the Watch Richard and Nagatem Courtesy Exchange
Mrs Nagatem chastises Richard for bad manners after an incident at Mrs Smiths. He confesses watching a child and remarks he is too old to be caught in such antics. The Houston Post notes the domestic exchange as a human moment.
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Richard
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