25 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
1
An OCR fragment describes a horse near a hound rough road causing a buggy to crash. Bradley attempted to stop the horse as it charged into a wagon load of riders, shattering two buggy wheels while the buggy driver escaped with thrills. The horse, large and black, was described as excited and powerful.
Springfield reports the Kankakee Interstate fair, once among the nation’s largest expositions, has been canceled after last week’s fire destroyed the large amphitheater. Governor Small, visiting Kankakee, announced the postponement of events scheduled to run from August 46 to August 19.
Mt Vernon Car Builders overcome errors and timely hits to push across three runs in the eighth inning. Key plays include Corrigan starting the rally with a single and Elders tripling, Peterson and Dierkes contributing later, while Bischoff made a notable defensive play. Shared scoring details show a tense game with decisive late offense.
Readbuch will serve face cream on the chaped lawn Thursday evening of this week.
Yesterday results show American Geng defeating Khostan 10 to 2 in St. Louis. New York topped Cleveland 7 to 3 and Washington beat Detroit 14 to 6. Philadelphia 13 over Chicago 6. National Denue New York 4 over Philadelphia 3. Boston 6 over Brooklyn 4. Cincinnati 7 over Chicago 1. Open date for St Louis and Pittsburgh.
National League listing shows New York at Pittsburgh as the only scheduled game with no other matches on the day. Baseball clubs prepare for open date across the circuit while New York and Pittsburgh plan their visit.
In Ste Genevieve Missouri on July 24 Perryville Red Sox beat Centre Ma at Chester 1 to 0. Batteries Perryville Sanders and Wing Centralia Lentz and Kearns Perryville. Five hits recorded. One error committed by Centralia.
In a misty field clash Pasadena defeated Vedier Taddams 2 to 1 behind timely hitting and a superb one handed catch by Grissom in center. Calverden pitched well for the Indians, while Higgerson led the visitors at the plate with a two base hit and a ninth inning triple. Many local residents and friends are listed among attending families and visitors in Mt. Vernon and nearby towns.
Mrs Wilson Estes Delad died at home south of Vernon after a serious illness lasting months. A respected woman, she leaves a husband, several children and grandchildren, along with brothers and sisters to mourn her.
A garbled real estate notice references David Pooch and a property at 405 Serth Sixth Street. The fragmented text suggests a sale or transfer with a consideration of 22000 and names Morton Mirteers in connection. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Special program notices the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Mok clurere will meet tomorrow afternoon July 28 at 2:20. A speed program is planned by Mrs. Miner and the Queen Mother circle. Full attendance requested. Also notices soap offer: F G White Nupta Soap 17 bars for 9 cents at Wet Summers Grocery.
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