Mystery of Furnace Death Haunts Suburban Family
The body of Mrs. C V Shears, wife of Christ Lutheran Church pastor in Bexley near Columbus Ohio, was found partially cremated in the home furnace on November 17. Prosecution notes blood on furnace pipes, husband alibi checked, and a case of possible murder versus suicide explored with expert tests and witness accounts.
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Pilfering Rumors Sweep Patoka Village
In Patoka the town reports constant pilfering with residents naming suspects. A night prowler was chased from a smoke house and a theft of fresh meat was noted. Residents urge stronger action and prosecutions to stop incidents.
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Patoka Girl Weds in Decatur
Miss Alice Perkins daughter of Mr and Mrs George Perkins united in marriage to Mr James C Hyde of Decatur at a Justice Office in Decatur last Wednesday. The bride is well known here and has worked around Clinton and Decatur. The groom grew up near Mt Vernon where his mother lives in Clinton. He is in a tire and repair business at Decatur where they will reside.
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Marion Sends Four to Agricultural College of Illinois
Marion county reports four students enrolled in the College of Agriculture of Illinois. The college totals 650 students. Vermilion 97. Champaign 80. Cook 69. Marion students are Jerome I. Embser of Salem, John C. Kell of Kell, Harry M. Wyatt of Carter, and Eugene Wormley of Kinmundy studying Agriculture and Home Economics.
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Salem man spends Thanksgiving with kin in New Jersey
Cecil Griffin of Salem spent Thanksgiving with his parents A. A. Griffin and family, sharing a holiday gathering at home.
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Sub-Postoffice Opens In Springfield Mill News
Secretary of State Emmerson secures a Springfield capitol sub station in the Centennial building to relieve state mail flow. The unit, the only state capitol post office in the U S, will cut postage and cartage costs by handling more daily mail than many large cities.
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Local Resident John Belcher Dies After Prolonged Illness
John Belcher of Patoka died November 27 at St Marys Hospital Centralia after a fifteen month battle with cancer. Born November 7 1868 near Patoka he was 56 years 25 days old. He joined the Christian Church thirteen years ago and lived a faithful life. He leaves two brothers Henry Odin and William Vernon and four sisters Mrs Fannie Belcher Colorado Springs Mrs Henry Snyder Vernon Mrs Lizzie Watson Patoka and Mrs James Snyder Patoka. Rev White led the funeral at the cemetery and he was buried in Harrison cemetery.
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Two Men Killed In Suburban Salem Crash
Last Wednesday evening two men employed by C and E I at Salem returning from Mt Vernon to Salem in a Ford coupe were killed when the car sped and left the concrete near Dr Baldwin Suburban Homes a few miles south of Centralia. The accident drew several nearby cars and the two deceased were brought to Centralia where the Washington county coroner held an inquest. Norman Carter and his wife witnessed the crash.
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Patoka Boy Facilitates Major Hollywood Real Estate Sale
Jesse Vallow of Patoka helped Seagal & Co. of Hollywood sell a 65 foot frontage in Hollywood to Richard Sness of Clinton for about 3500 dollars per foot. The one story building sits on a corner once owned by Mr. Lee for ten years in a prime city block. The deal totaled 227500 dollars and is described as among Hollywood’s largest.
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Denny Murder Trial Ends with Not Guilty Verdicts
The Tuscola murder trial concluded after five ballots with the jury finding three men not guilty. The case involved Ray S. Phillpot, head of the Illinois Organization, and a Newman Rural Carrier. Prof. C Reynolds traveled from Armington to Decatur with Stanley Wasem and Johnny Rogier during the holiday.
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Decatur
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Johnny Rogier
School Notes and 1924 Election Analysis Highlights
The column blends school notes from December with a lengthy analysis of the 1924 presidential election. It references Lyceum proceeds, parent week events, spelling matches, and student projects, then outlines official returns, state-by-state results, and how La Follette affected votes, noting Coolidge and Davis standings across states.
State Primary Election Law Aims Face Legislation Push
Illinois lawmakers back a measure to abolish the state wide primary system. The bill, modeled on a New York form, would create separate ballots for state and national officers. Judge Norman L. Jones, Democratic candidate, backs the plan saying it could have aided his election. A friendly suit may test the constitutionality of a 100 million dollar hard road bond proposal approved by voters.
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Norman L. Jones
Jones
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Walton and wife visit hometown friends for several days
Willie Walton and his wife spent the latter part of last week visiting home town friends and relatives, staying several days in the area.
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Bloomington
Willie Walton
Decatur
Fire visits Patoka again with doghouse loss
Patoka endured a third seasonal fire on Wednesday evening destroying Albert Cruse’s doghouse on West Railroad Street. Firemen arrived too late as the structure burned, with uncertain fatalities that spared several hunting dogs saved by Albert’s companions. William Gordon of the Evening Sentinel circulation department visited Patoka Saturday morning.
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