Vernon visitors and local workers noted in brief
Dr W D Murfin and family visited Patoka while L E Green and family were in Kinmundy. Miss Alice Wade helped at Kaneys Ice Cream Co in Centralia. Walter Pruett of Kinmundy visited Vernon for business. A group attended church in Vandalia Saturday night and Grace Meador worked at A L Murfin Hardware on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Murfin
Patoka
L. E. Green
Kinmundy
Alice Wade
Kaney
Vernon Community Notes and Local Elections Update
Sunday baptism at North Fork and a general round of local events fill Vernon news. Elections elected Lem Meador as President and three aldermen including Acife Sprinkle, Alvin Hathaway, and Geo Walton. The oil drillers moved in south of town on L. E. Green’s place. The band plans a musical entertainment on April 24 with strong community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Bryan Eagan
Lester
Vernon
I. W. Doolen
Champaign
Dot
Gene Garrett
Gus Protz
Brubaker
Great Lakes Hospital
Chicago
Fred Brown
Carlyle
Snearly
Gene Leninger
Eberlee Norris
Decatur
Eberlee
Ford
L. E. Green
W. L. Hathaway
Lowell Smith
Amy Belcher
Thelma Doolen
George Wasem
Patoka Elevator Co
Grover C. Betts
Local Patoka Folks Reported Outings and News
Shobonier resident Hanson and Hugh Oats the telegraph operator along with Bennie Zimmerman the East String mayor shopped in Patoka last Thursday night. C Lloyd was in Patoka Wednesday morning. Collie Metzger, local representative of Lou Emersons chasing auto violators, has a new motorcycle. Oil leasers were here Saturday morning seeking the lease of George Metzger on the Marion Fayette county line. A stillborn child was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse M Ballard last Monday. The community extends sympathy to the grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad Hanson
Hugh Oats
Bennie Zimmerman
East Stringtown
Patoka
C. Lloyd
Collie Metzger
Lou
Jesse M. Ballard
Silent Ride Home Becomes Confession on Love
In a tense silent car ride, a woman recalls gifts of pride and a tear of love. She confesses she runs after him, and pleads to be taken home, while her insistence on singing reveals her deep talent and longing. He remains silent, weighing the moment as emotions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Scott
Portrait of a Florida Night Echoes Secrets and Confessions
A narrator recalls a moonlit Florida night filled with social intrigue. Ellie's loyalty hides private truths as a party unfolds and past debts surface. The dialogue reveals guilt, love, and suspicions about Curtiss and a mysterious girl.
Gossip at the Table sparks a Boston fame scandal
A tense afternoon at a social gathering centers on Anne Nica’s alleged aggressive actions to win favor, provoking Ellie’s indignation and hinting at a public article spill that could tarnish reputations. The dialogue ends with a cliffhanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie
Anne
Boston
Marjorie
Anne Nica
Cn Wright
Veal calves wanted for sale at Hills scales
Rolling Cox advertises purchase of veal calves Monday April 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hills scales. Bring the animals to the location for bidding and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scales
Rollin Cox
Those Two Boys Chauncey and Will
A fragmented excerpt mentions Chauncey and Will with ambiguity about its purpose. The text references Elgin watches, Chauncey Depew, The Follies, and Bull Durham as possible subjects, indicating an ad or feature blending brands and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey and
Will
Chauncey Depew
Elgin
New York Central
Durham
Elgin Watches
the Follies
Bull
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Lowe Brothers
Globe Lumber Company
G. C. Betts
Vernon, Illinois
North Fork
M. L. Robinson
A. H. Burton
A. L. Murfin
Glen Doolen
Sam P. Jones
Salem
T. L. Bundy
Mildred Meador
Marea
John Layman
Benton
Walton
Andrews
Okaw Mutual Insurance Co
Nokomis
Lem
Review
GEO. E. Ballances Store
Wm. Hutter Cloth. Co
E. Broadway
Illinois
Shobonier
Gladys Baker
Sallie
Porte Cachere
Saira
Florida
Ellio
Curtiss
Schuyler Lad
New York
Darya Curtiss
Bulls
Ms General
LL Rogers
Will Rogers
Zie Follies
Scxeet Star
American Butorist
Thera
Fifth Avenue
New York City
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