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Local Notes And Visits Across Decatur And Nearby Towns
Local notes record visits by Mr and Mrs Jack Minton of Decatur and Charles Humes and family of Centralia to Mrs Fannie Chandler. Various residents travel to events such as the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Ed Wadkins and Alcom's Store promote cucumber sales and school supplies at Altom's. Other items mention Ed Anderson, Della Johnson, and families visiting, plus updates on local farming, employments, and upcoming school start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Minton
Decatur
Charles Humes
Centralia
Fannie Chandler
Ed Wadkins
Alcom’s
Mae Eagan
Edward Eagan
Flint
Mich
Eagan
Burle Linton
Kinmundy
Springfield
J. M. Smith
Altom
Marl A*ierton
Max
Ev.sburg
Ed Anderson
Della Johnson and Sons
Altoms
James Lawson
Vernon
Patoka
Harvey Smith
Maurice Eagan
Lowell Belchér
Francis
Dixon
Belcher
Dayne Ellis
I. C. Railroad Carpenter
Lizzie Griggs
Billy Baxclay
Sandoval
Joe Simcox
Bill Nall
Vandalia Hospital
Paul Troyer
Chicago
W. Troyer
Helen
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Veretta
Wes‘end
E. M. Outhouse
West of Town
Joe Outhouse
Dix
Wendell
Elston Hines
Pattonsburg
Thos. Pugh
Howard
Everett Meryman
Robert Walker