Guilty Verdict in Scottdale Liquor Tragedy Triggers Prison Sentence
Edison Forbes of Scottdale is convicted of manslaughter after a alcohol fueled night leads to a fatal collision with Mrs. Maria Knowles. Prosecution links the incident to Scoots Libbey and a Burley liquor truck. Forbes maintains his silence about his companion as he is sentenced to 5 to 15 years in Jackson state prison. Patsy Jane Forbes faces a strained marriage scene amid community backlash.
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Edison Forbes
Scottdale
Libbey
Forbes
Eddie
Patsy Jane Forbes
Edison
Maria Knowles
Sam Hilton
Hilton
Patsy Jane
Pat
Burley
Nance Encell
Nance
White House
Sam
Eddie Forbes
Scoots Libbey
Barney Oak
Burley House
Barney
Barney Olk
Mackinaw
Randolph Parsons
Jackson
Linus Beal
Beal
Linus
Jerry
Vernon People Share News and Weekend Activities
Vernon residents attend picnics and church events while many visit relatives in nearby towns. Local reports include hospital stays, travel to Michigan for camping, and plans to support church repairs and community gatherings through August.
For Sale Classified items and market notes
Potatoes and onions for sale by Henry Williams with several quantity options. Five ten and forty gallon Coca Cola kegs offered cheaply by N Cruse. Eight week old pigs listed at five dollars each via R T Sisson Ashley Illinois, inquiries to David Gerrish Par toka Illinois. Milk on ice at Wasema Cash Market. Band concerts daily at the Illinois State Fair grounds Springfield August 2007.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
N. Cruse
R. T. Sisson
Ashley, Ill
David Gerrish
Partoka
Ill
Springfield
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Chicago
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George Walton
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Laverne
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Alva Binnion
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