Domestic tragedy ends in double murder suicide
Jess Lewis 34 years old shot his wife 33 at their Iowa City apartment then killed himself. The couple, estranged after a divorce suit, left 13 year old Jessie Mae as an orphan. Mrs. Lewis died at Mercy Hospital after bullets struck near the heart and shoulder. Investigators reported the killer had recently stayed in Cedar Rapids and worked as a subscription solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Lewis
William Harrison Lewis
Newman
Sandoval
Jess
Centralia
Centralia Evening Sentinel
Iowa City
Jesse F. Lewis
Jessie Mae
Lewis
Kennard
Wesley Sedivec
George Speaks
Joe Dolezal
E. D. Peasley
Pole C. F
Brumfield McClughan Fourth Annual Family Reunion
A reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Ross Her on Sunday August 19 1928 in Vernon Illinois drew fifty three attendees. Attendees included J W McClugan Effie Thomas Will Daykin Walter McClughan Omer McClughan Miner Herd Vene Gray Carl Christie Colfax Hallie Maneese Wm Brumfield Centralia George Brumfield Vernon Merritt Brumfield Pawnee Arthur Brumfield Sandoval Henry Brumfield Ora Brumfield Patoka with noon meals and evening sports. The group planned to meet again next year at Hallie Maneese in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Herring
Vernon
Ill
J. W. McClughan
Effie Thomas
Will Daykin
Walter McClughan
Omer McClughan
Taylorville
Vene Gray
Assumption
Carl Christie
Colfax
Hallie Maneese
Wm. Brumfield
Centralia
George Brumfield
Merritt Brumfield
Pawnee
Arthur Brumfield
Sandoval
Henry
Ora Brumfield
Patoka
Sholconier
Altom
S. Elliott Caldwell
S. Faye
Fiscus
Highland
Alcom’s
Corbb Walker
Cornland
J. R. Livesay
S. Leroy Farmer
Langenfeld Motor Co
Dives
Altom’s
Ina Strange
Clinton
Martha Simcox
Lisle Simcox
Merritt Caldwell
al Smith
Alcom
Stanley Brown
Columbia
George Purcell
Chris
Neilson
Marion County Democratic Central Committee
Salem
Ballance
Walter Dively
Lake Fort
Ilinois
Marion County
Lee Parks
J. L. Parks
Family Reunion in Vernon Illinois Brings Relatives Together
Mrs. Ben Reilman hosts a Vernon gathering with relatives from Patoka Clinton and Decatur. After five years apart they share a noon meal and reminisce about bygone days. Attendees include Mrs Noah Carter and daughters Eunice Lillian and others from Vernon Patoka Clinton and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Reilman
Vernon
Noah Carter
Eunice
Lillian
Patoka
Ora McKimmey
Clinton
Oscar Knight
Decatur
F. M. West
Warren Bobbett
Cecil
Jimmy
Foster Township Wedding Saturday
Last Saturday afternoon Les ter Griffin and Elizabeth Walker of Foster township were joined in matrimony at the M. E. South Church parsonage by Rev. Willis. They were accompanied by Paul Stevens and Janie Walker. The groom is the younger son of S. M. Griffin and the bride daughter of the late S. M. Walker. They plan to live on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Griffin
Elizabeth Walker
Foster Township
M. E. South Church
Willis
Paul Stevens
Janie Walker
S. M. Griffin
S. M. Walker
Register
Death of Wilbertown farmer Jacob Metzger
Jacob Metzger, a prominent Wilberton Township farmer, has died. His burial is scheduled from Augsburg Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening.
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Wilbertown
Jacob Metzger
Wilbertown Township
Augsburg Luthern Church
Odd Fellows Visitors From Centralia Illinois
Centralia visitors to the local lodge room Tuesday night included Dr. Haney W J Scott Clair Sapp A B Johnson and Jake Huff. The Patoka Encampment lodge may be transferred to the Centralia Encampment with the decision likely to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Dr. Haney
W. J. Scott
Clair Sapp
A. B. Johnson
Jake Huff
Patoka
Vacation Trip to Oklahoma Mentioned by Local Family
Ben Livesay and his family of Decatur visited Friday night planning a vacation to Oklahoma. A relative works in the oil field at Stillwater. The note warns to watch Ben lest someone in Stillwater use old line insurance before he goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Livesay
Decatur
Oklahoma
Illinois Pentecostal Assembly Convention in Vernon Aug 27–31
The Illinois District Convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies meets in Vernon from August 27 to 31. Speakers include Rev. Brickey of Jackson Tennessee Rev. Budgett of Wales and Miss Leonard Coote recently back from Japan with 14 years in the country. Rev S S Grant chairs with Rev J H Reeter as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
The
Pentecostal Assemblies
Vernon
Brickey
Jackson, Tenn
Budgett
Wales
Miss’y Leonard Coote
Japan
Coote
Local Notes on Alton’s Altom’s Shop and Patoka News
Locals and personals list visits, shopping items, and daily life around Altom's and Patoka. Notes on canning supplies, fruit jars, vinegar, and silk hose sales. Many residents, visitors from Clinton, Decatur, Centralia, and St. Louis, plus remarks on farming, weddings, and travel to the Ozarks.
Death of Mrs Anna Livesay at San Diego Calif
The former Patoka resident Anna Simcox Watts Livesay died August 14 1928 in San Diego California. Her remains were brought home for burial at Patoka cemetery after a short service led by Rev J M Smith. She was born December 2 1851 near Maysville Kentucky, married three times and had four children Nellie Lester Mary Belle, with two predeceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Simcon Livesay
California
Patoka
J.M. Smith
J. M. Smith
Anna Simcox
William K
Agnes R. Simcox
Maysville
Kentucky
San Diego
Cal
William F. Watts
Nellie
Lester
Watts
T. N. Livesay
Marybelle
Anna
John L
Joseph W
Mary Eaglin
Gatebo
Okla
Closing Service at Patoka Church Ends Long Aid Era
M E South Church announces final service on Sunday morning August 26 with a parting sermon on a biblical tale. The message asks how little or much one has affects success or failure and features Miss Georgia Cruse, a male quartet, and an orchestra. Bishop Dartington will preach at the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Cruse
Dartington Iil
Patoka School Opens September 3
All high school students to register at the High School building on Monday morning September 3. Elementary text changes include Sixth Grade Goudy’s History Seventh and Eighth History of Old by Goudy All Grades Elson Readers All Grades Denny and Shinner Language Books Get your books at Altoms.
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Goudy
Elson
Denny and _ Shinner
Altoms
Piano Recitals by Logan Pupils Held in Aug
A piano recital by Dorothy Logan’s pupils from Patoka and nearby was held at her home on Tuesday night August 14, with Paul Logan performing a saxophone solo. A second recital by Vernon vicinity pupils at the Vernon M. E. Church occurred Monday night August 20, featuring Mary Doris and Winifrec Sprinkle with a saxophone solo by Paul Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Logan
Patoka and
Vicinity
Paul Logan
Vernon and Vicinity
Vernon M. E
Mary Doris
Winifrec Sprinkle
Peach Crop Now On In Southern Illinois
Hundreds of cars from the north stream into the Patoka gateway filling the fruit belt as Egypts peaches return home. The exodus began last Saturday and continues this week with orchards starting full blast on Wednesday morning. Buyers expect around two dollars per bushel but actual prices range from fifty cents to a dollar sixty five for commercial packing. Centralia Fruit Exchange sheds run around the clock with many workers moving a large volume of fruit. peak harvest not yet reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Fruit Exchange
Centralia
Teachers Institute Planned in Salem for Marion County
A 32 page booklet from the County Superintendents Office announces the Marion County Teachers Institute to be held at Salem High School Building from August 29 to 31. Kniseley urges every Marion County teacher to attend all three sessions. The Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school on Thursday August 30 at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Teachers Institute
Salem
Kniseley
Marion County
Parent Teachers Association
Former Vernon Lady Weds in Chicago
Announcement from Decatur reports the marriage of Miss Christine Ryman daughter of Mrs Cora B Ryman to Mr Bruce Pensinger in Chicago last Saturday Mrs Pensinger attended Olmal University Columbia University and a New York school of interior decorating Mr Pensinger is a Decatur business man
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Decatur
Christine Ryman
Cora B. Ryman
Bruce Pensinger
Chicago
Pensinger
Omal University
Columbia Univer
New York School of Inter
Decatur Borness
John Jennings Buys New Hevrloet Coach in Centralia
John Jennings purchases a new Hevrloet coach from Dweitt Motoro Co in Centralia. The deal highlights local auto trade as a notable purchase by a local business owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jennings
Dweitt Motoro Co
Centralia
Dinner Held Sunday at Caldwell Home
A dinner was held Sunday at the Jas. Caldwell residence in honor of Bert Caldwell and family visiting relatives in the locality. Attendees included Scott Caldwell and wife, Mrs. Sarah Caldwell and daughter Alice, and many others from Alma Kinmundy Vandalia Vernon Patoka and Springfield Colorado. Berl and family left for Springfield Colo. Tuesday, with Dessie Lucas and daughter Mona remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Caldwell
Bert Caldwell
Springfield
Colo
Scott Caldwell
Sarah Caldwell
Alice
Oscar Caldwell
Fent Caldwell
Walker Caldwell
Len Caldwell
Ora Caldwell
Alma
Merritt Caldwell
Dessie Lucas
Kinmundy
William McNichols
Harry Chance
Effie Arnold
Ada Bates
Ethel Robb
Decatur
Vergil Livesay
Warren McNichols
Maggie
Dow Green
Arizona
Herbert Green
Maron
Robert Walton
Patoka
Jas. Griffin
Geo. Purcell
Gus Prott
Vernon
Berl
Mona
Lucile
Pentecostal Assembly District Convention at Vernon 1928
The District Council Convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies meets August 27 to 31 in Vernon in a large tent. Morning prayers at 8:00 and evangelistic services at 7:30 unveil a full program with talks by ministers, Bible discussions, business sessions, and workshops on Sunday school work and landmarks. All ministers and workers are welcome. hosts urge unity and meekness.
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Finois
The
Pentecostal Assemblies
Vernon
Ijs
Curyory Districte
Eld
J. H. Reeter
Rachel Varnell
A. F. Varnell
Eld. C. E. Servinger
S. S. Grant
C. E. Barringer
J. H. Reéter
Sandoval High Starts September 4th News
Sandoval high school will start on Tuesday September 4 with advanced registration set for Monday August 27. E Altom spent last Sunday visiting friends in Effingham and VapdalIa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval High
Sandoval High School
E. Altom
Effingham
Vapdalia
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Cedar Rapids
Moody
Ewis
Department of the Pressom
Brumfield-Mcclughan
Vernon, Ill
Centralia, Ill
Martha
Paul Black
Elmer Jenson
J. Waldo Baker
Ruby Davis
Ruby Eagan
Mr. Agey
Montgomery Ward
Lester Ballance
Ballance Place
R. B. Nichols
Kansas City
Moody Logan
Eli Logan
Roy Ballance
Bonnell
J. R. Thiel
Thiel
Ed Thalman Sr
St. Louis
Thalman
Oscar
Boe Djonnier
Ozarks
Mojonniers Ther
Mr. M
Anna Livesay
Calif
M. E. South Church News
Teachers Institute
Chicago, Ill
Caldwell
Council Convention
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