Illicit whiskey plant raided in Edwardsville Madison County
Deputy sheriffs and Edwardsville police raided a three floor whiskey operation near the Madison County Courthouse finding whiskey making gear capable of 200 gallons daily. Owners Tony Bomorito and Sam Marfin, both 23, admitted ownership and posted bond after a hearing before Judge J B Dale. 4000 gallons of mash and fifteen gallons of alcohol were destroyed along with thousands of dollars of paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Madison County Court House
Frank Spindler
Robert Ayons
Granite City
Ciomas Gray
Madison County
Tony Bomorito
Sam Marfin
Bond
J. B. Dale
McHaney News Roundup Of Local Visits And Family Updates
Agnes Campbell spent Sunday with home folks. Ramsey visitors Henry Muck and kin. Theo Wickenhouser and family with Thos Dorris clan. West work returnees Argie Howard and others. Bert Chance and several couples called on T W Gray family Sunday. Donoho reemployed to teach McHaney school. Baby girl to Guy Chandler. Chas Finch attended church at Sandy Branch. A Greenwalt visited Odin relatives. Cecil Black family with Eagan near East Zion. Belcher from near Patoka attended Cabbage Chapel services. Mrs. Wm Chilton visiting daughter Mrs. Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Campbell
Henry Muck
Ramsey
Theo. Wickenhouser
Ernest Haines
Salem
Thos. Dorris
Argie Howard
F. Mulvaney
M. Headley
Bert Chance
T. M. Boring
A. W. Gray
T. W. Gray
Donoho
McHaney
Guy Chandler
Chas. Finch
Sandy Branch
A. Greenwalt
Odin
Cecil Black
Eagan
East Zion
Frank Belcher
Near Patoka
Cabbage Chapel
Wm. Chilton
Conference Callers At Register Office Gather For Talks
The Register Office hosts visitors from Rev. Sweitzer formerly Keysport Odin and Centralia now out of state. Rev. Rodgers Gorham Rev. Simmons attend the conference. Rev. Henley Waverly formerly here stopped in. Rev. Murphy Clarksburg and his son Marvin from Nashville are in town with another son Bryan arriving Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Office
Sweitzer
Keysport
Odin
Centralia
Rodgers
Gorham
Simmons
Henley
Waverly
Howdy
Murphy
Clarksburg
H. Murphy
Register
Marvin
Nashville
Bryan
Red Top Seed Case Set For Next Wednesday
The Cahoon Goin theft case involving red top seed from Tom Hayes last fall was reset to next Wednesday after an affidavit by Young Cahoon read by Dr. DuComb due to Cahoon's serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahoon-Goin
Tom Hayes
Cahoon
Dr. DuComb
Modernist crowd mocks bible stories in verse
Reverend M. L. Watson claims modern minds reject scripture from Genesis to Revelation. He argues Moses and miracles prove the Bible fake, comparing ancient tales to monkey lineage and declaring he will lay aside his Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Job
Moses
Pharoah
M. L. Watson
Fox Hunter Carnival at Ramsey Highlights Stephens and Singer
Tom Stephens and O G Singer headlined the Fox Hunter carnival at Ramsey last Sunday with onlookers enjoying exhibits and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Stephens
O. G
Ramsey
Publication Notice in Marion County Circuit Court
In the Circuit Court of Marion County Illinois during the September Term 1927 Rufus E Craig Jessie M Craig and others complainants seek correction of deeds and quieting title to described real estate in Section 16 Town 1 North Range 1 East. The summons targets numerous defendants including Laura Gilmore Gladys Gilmore and George Craig with unknown heirs of several Craig descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
County of Marion
A. D
Rufus E. Craig
Jessie M. Craig
Fred Craig
Helen Craig Alsip
Fred O. Snider
Edith Snider
Chester Snider
Stella Snider
Ernest Snider
Minnie O. Snider
Della Snider Phillips
Seavern Phillips
Kate Byers
Ora M. Byers
Laura Gilmore
Gladys Gilmore
Dorris
Marion County
Illinois
Dorris Gilmore
Lola Gilmore
Everett Gilmore
George Craig
Anna Craig
James H. Craig
John ©. Craig
Nettie M. Miller
Tllinois
Salem
Administratrix of Malone Estate Announces Court Hearing
Dessie Malone the administratrix of the estate of Frank Malone deceased will appear before Marion County Illinois County Court in Salem at the October Term on the first Monday in October for claim adjustment. Persons with claims should attend and those indebted should pay promptly. August 20 1927 Wilson and Wilson Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Malone
Marion County
Illinois
Court House
Salem
Dessie Malone
A.D
Wilson & Wilson
Patoka Peach Crop Nears Completion
Patoka peaches gain prominence in the fruit world as shipments reach into the thousands of cars. C A Adams picked three cars from a 50 acre orchard of five year old trees, selling at 2.25 dollars per car through Quincy market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams
Walker
Polly Wants a Cracker Dramatic Event Impresses Centralia
The Cen tralia Christian Endeavor staged Polly Wants a Cracker with Centralia Symphony Orchestra last Saturday. Despite smaller attendance due to competing events, the production offered strong entertainment and instruction through the cast and music, valued beyond monetary returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Centralia Christian Endeavor
Centralia Symphony Orchestra
In Memoriam and Local Sale Notices from Patoka Area
In memory of Philip Carter who departed this life August 28, 1927. Funeral verse expresses remembrance by Mrs Fannie Carter and family. Also notices advertise flour sacks for sale at 90 cents per dozen from Patoka Bakery, farm land wanted near Patoka, and an eight room house for sale by L W Ballance within one block of school with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Carter
Fannie Carter
Patoka Bakery
Patoka
J. L. Kidd
Brownstown
L. W. Ballance
Local Notes From Alton Shop And Town Visitors
Miss Helen Achs of St Touts visits Miss Alice Murfin and friends while Zimmerman family of Denver sails near. Port Simonx heads to Decatur. Mrs Simonv reports illness at Bettie Clark home. Alton’s sells work shirts 50c. kin from Porritt county visit Worvers family. pure cider vinegar and can goods stocked. Fawn Gray of Shreveport visits old town. school supplies advertised at Alton’s. Various locals visit Vernon Carlyle Sparta Webster City. coffee 25c per pound. pork and beans 3 cans 25c. Mrs Nannie Bowen Wilson visits brother Charles Bowen. 10 pieces flannelettes at 15c yard. Miss Alice Murfin returns home after Decatur Clinton visit. Ensuing sales on shirts, coffee, and fabrics noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Simonx
Decatur
Simonv
Bettie Clark
Deratur
Altoms
Porritt County
William Worvers
Cecil Brown
Decatne
Fawn Gray
Shreveport
Sarah Gray
Fawn
Alton’s
Laura Davis
Alton
O. E. Eaglin
George Knight
Vernon
Iran
Sparta
Nannie Bowen Wilson
Webster City
Iowa
Charles Bowen
Clinton
Alice Murfin
Ruth Smith
St. Louis
Edith Litchfield
Patoka area notes include open schools and local visits
The Patoka region reports Patoka schools open Thursday and local residents visiting families in St Louis Centralia Carmi and Chicago. Listings note sales on fabrics and shoes, livestock for sale plus new fall styles. Local residents return from visits and relatives gather in Patoka for weekends and events.
Lees appointment noted at Louis Post Office
Local notes show Lees appointment greeted with optimism. A stream of social visits includes families from Patoka, Vernon, Centralia, and Decatur, with births, travels to Springfield for the State Fair, and a Pentecostal gathering at Uncle Tom Crothers’ home. The seventy second birthday of Thomas Gillespie drew a large visiting group and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen White
Marion Epps
Centralia
Frank Rouse
Vernon
J. M. Meador
Andy Carrothers
Dale Whitehurst
Patoka
Gus Protz
Protz
Grover Betts
Louise
Springfield
Mabel Glisspie
Decatur
Rena Crothers
Edna Grey
Velvin Hathaway
Joe Meador
Lem Meador
Christie Beck
Clinton
Jacob Beck
Mildred Meadors
Guy-Jones
Betty Ann
Norma Jean
J. M. Meadors
Mayme Lawrence
Mary Bevis
Dan Thorpe
Jim Lawson
Ferne Gehrken
Andy Crothers
Tom Crothers
Thomas Gillespie
Fred Johnson
Ed. Butler
Ed Kern
John Gillespie
Mabel
Tony Gillespie
George Gillespie
Henry Turner
Fulton stove factory to be established in Fulton
Litchfield interior of the public library redecorated. East Peoria Toledo Peoria and Western Railroad to build shops here costing 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton—Stove
Fulton
Litchfield
Litchfield Public Library
East Peoria
Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad
Pharmacist Quizzed Over Pest Exterminator Sale
A shopper questions a druggist about Pest Exterminator and its application. The clerk explains dosing by the teaspoonful every half hour, while the shopper appears reluctant to purchase.
It's as plain as the nose on your face remark
A blunt remark from a tactless man is described as he speaks to his partner in a candid moment. The exchange highlights a clumsy attempt at explanation and social awkwardness.
Forty Ton Truck Overturns with 5000 Imported Eggs
A forty ton truck carrying five thousand imported eggs overturned after an accident. Authorities suspect the spill released yolk, prompting cleanup operations and traffic disruption. No further injuries reported.
Illinois Department of Agriculture annual activities report
The Division of Crop and Livestock Estimates coordinates with federal authorities to publish monthly Illinois crop and livestock estimates based on farmer returns. Nurseries, seed inspection, corn borer surveys, watermelon wilt work, and the 1926 state fair are highlighted, with progress on grandstand construction, race course, and poultry studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Federal Departments of Agriculture
Ilinois
Kankakee
Will
United States Department of Ariculture
United States
Quincy
Murphysboro
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
The
Illinois Association
Ottawa
Heatless Blaze Sparks Talk of Wealthy Couple
The fragment hints at a wealthy man and his companion and their leisure lifestyle. It mentions heatless blaze and remarks on wealth and impressions of the pair during outings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank C. Hensley
Noleman and Smith
Memoriam
Helen Achs
St. Touts
Zimmerman
Denver
Sehosl
Patoka High School
Roy E. Boatright
West Frankfort
Emerson
William Chaflin
T. J. Dukes
Lester Weirman
Rogier
Pete McKinney
Carl Outhouse
U.S. Berthoux
B. V. Crosby
Paul Troyer
Stanley Wasem
Robert Caldwell
Henrietta
Chicago
Carl Meador
C. K. Kennedy
C. L. Ladrick
East St. Louis
Walter Parks
Fred Tack
J. L. Parks
C. G. Singer
Anti, Ill
Florence Reilman
Carter
Kennedy Simco
Clara Murfin
Red Lantern Inn
Walter Renner
Lucas Crawford
Minnie Simcox
Bobbie Young
Arelene Walker
George Simcox
Betty
Harold
Thelma Hopkins
DuQuoin
Wm. Ververs
John A. Galloway
Weldon
Minnie Hagermann
Kirkwood
Ververs
C. F. Davis
Ill
Emmett Kellner
California
Howard Lock
Joe Outhouse
Big City
Misses Rosa
Helen Chandler
Vivian Nattier
Mary Wickersham
Harvey Smith
Carmi
Ben Livesay
Gene Armstrong
Joliet
Lee Crawford
Seymour Lowman
New York
the Treasury
Lincoln C. Andrews
Illinois Department OF Agriculture
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