Prohibition Director Revokes Brews in Three States
Director E C Yellowly announces automatic revocation of all brewery permits in Illinois Wisconsin and Chicago district effective December forcing closure. All alcohol permits except H permits canceled. Breweries must allow searches and open operations to regain permits. Expect crackdown to end illicit alcohol trade.
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Prohibition
E. C. Yellowly
Chicago
Ilinois
Ince
Wisconsin
Yellowly
Washington
Federal Building
MAIL GIFTS EARLY TO AID POSTAL HOLIDAY EFFORTS
The Postmaster General urges nationwide early shopping and mailing to ensure postal workers can enjoy Christmas Day with their families. Public is asked to submit gifts by December 15 to avoid congestion and delays and guarantee prompt delivery.
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Postmaster General
New
Uncle Sam
United States
Postal Service
Yuletide
Patoka American Legion Elects Officers for 1926
The Patoka American Legion Post elected Harold Joliff as Commander Roy Thompson as Vice Commander Fred Gilley as Adjutant Frank Belcher as Finance Officer Millard Rogier as Chaplain Everett Purdue as Sargeant at Arms William Perkins as Color Bearer Warren McNichols as Historian and George Smith as Trustee for a three year term The installation is set for January 8 1926 with plans for a large 1926 membership Edgar R Rogier Post 543 aims to be the largest active in Legion history A rumor about selling the hall to Pentecostalists is denied saying it will not be sold to anyone.
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Patoka American Legion
Harold Joliff
Roy Thompson
Fred Gilley
Frank Belcher
Millard Rogier
Sargeant At Arms
Everett Purdue
William Perkins
Warren McNichols
George Smith
Edgar R. Rogier
American Legion
Senate G O P to Let Full Republican Senate Decide La Follette Status
Washington December 8 The G O P committee on committees deadlocked over classing Senator La Follette Wisconsin as a Republican and referred the matter to a full Republican conference. Four supported Republican assignment and four opposed. McKinley abstained. The dispute centers on loyalties amid Wisconsin voters and potential patronage signals from President Coolidge.
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Washington, D. C
la Follette
Rep
Wis
G. O. P. Committee On Committees
Senate
Wisconsin
McNary
Rep. Ore
Wadsworth
Rep. N. Y
Moses
Rep. N. H
Reed
Rep. Pa
Watson
Rep. Ind
Smoot
Utah
Ernest
Rep. Ry
Cameron
Rep. Ariz
McKinley
Curtis
Kas
Curtiss
la Follett
Frazier
N. D
Brookhart
Iowa
Bob
Ladd
Senator la Follette
Patoka Basketball Opener Promises Local Showdown
Patoka high school tugs at anticipation for its season debut next Friday night in the new gym. The town touts a home opener against Hoyleton with a full program, band, and hopes of a strong start under coach Prof. Hall.
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Patoka
Sons of Hoyleton
Hall
Hoyleton
Illinois
United States of America
Johnny
Edgewood
Clay City
Iuka Ati
Noble
Beckemeyer
Sandoval
Iuka
Xenia
Indepen’s
Doolen
Kinmundy
Saul
McCall
Centralia
Limecox
Wasem
Robbers Take From Vernon and Shobonier Stores
Friday night incidents in Vernon and Shobonier saw multiple local shops looted after a big Friday ad spread. Geo Metzger’s store in Shobonier, Vernon Bank, Mrs Whites Store, and Epp s Robinson were entered with losses totaling over $150 including cash about $50 and various goods. Patoka watchman spotted two cars heading south and challenged them before they fled. suspects remained at large.
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Vernon
Shobonier
Geo. Metzgers
Mrs. Whites
Epps & Robinson
Patoka
Court Judgments in Estates of Martha L Robinson
County Court Judge Wilson entered judgments in six estate claims. J. C. Cooper v Martha L Robinson deceased for $6.00, L. E. Green v Martha A Robinson deceased for $5.00, W. H. Wade v Martha L Robinson deceased for $10.00, all as 6th class claims.
Henry Oglesby Visited Salem on Monday Morning
Henry Oglesby formerly of this place now lives in Salem was a visitor Monday morning. Al toms W L Parks and family spent Sunday with J W Delassus family at Martineville over Xmas cards and booklets. Say it with cards.
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Henry Oglesby
This Place
Salem
Vatoka
Altoms
W. L. Parks
J. W. Delassus
Martineville
Al.oms
Memorial for Uncle John Healy A Shobonier Veteran
John Healey died after a year long illness at his Shobonier home on December 13. Born in Ireland in 1840 he served in the Civil War and later married Johanna Welch of Shobonier. Survived by daughter Margaret Holt, five grandchildren and one great grandchild, his funeral was at Vandalia’s Catholic church and he was buried at South Hill cemetery.
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John Healy
Uncle John Healy
John Healey
Shobonier
John Haley
Emly County
Tipperary
Ireland
Buffalo
N. Y
St. Louis
Ill
Johanna Welch
South Hill Cemetery
Holt Family Thanks for Support After Loss
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Holt and children express gratitude for assistance, sympathy, and floral offerings during their father and grandfather's illness and burial.
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J. R. Holt
Pentecostal Revival at Vernon Opens After Christmas
An old time gospel revival to begin Sunday after Christmas at Vernon Town Hall led by Odell Cagle of St. Louis. Cagle, a soloist, has a record of establishing new churches and converting many, including seventy at Vandalia two years ago. Special music and prayer for the sick are planned as the community joins in prayer and song for souls.
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Vernon
Odell Cagle
St. Louis
Ivory manicure set auction closes at six dollars
The ad notes a 17 piece ivory manicure set in genuine cowhide leather roll offered for six dollars. Mentions Adoms Charles Adams and family from Webash Decatur and references dates and currency in unclear text.
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Charles Adams
Decatur
Campaign Push for Health Education in Illinois Normal Schools
Health director Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings says five state normal universities will add compulsory health education courses. The plan requires health certificates, annual exams, and a health service fee funding a physician and nurse on full time duty. It aims to prevent teachers with illnesses from entering the profession and to teach sanitary living to future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois
Issac D. Rawlings
State Department of Registration and Education
State Department of Health
Dr. Rawlings
Fire Destroys Tillman Mill in Vernon Overnight
A blaze discovered around 9:45 p.m. at the Tillman Flour Mill in Vernon quickly consumed the standard unit mill. Manager Charles Epps and assistant Leo Thompson report no clear cause, with only a small stock of ground feed saved, and owner John Tillman of Centralia left to assess the loss.
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Tillman
Vernon
Charles Epps
Leo Thompson
John Tillman
Centralia
Beautiful assortment of coin gems from Coiswey Le movement
Fragmentary text references a fine display or sale of antique coins and jewelry linked to a company or dealer named Coiswey Le. No clear dates or locations are readable. The piece hints at a promotional moment or collection but lacks concrete details.
Smith Urges Tariff Shield for Agriculture in Illinois Bid
Frank J L Smith of Dwight fronts a Republican run for U S Senator, arguing Congress should extend protective tariffs to farming. He frames farming as America’s market basket, cites Illinois central role, and details a downstate tour through eighteen counties to press for farm protection and faster action.
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Elizabethtown
Ill
Congress
Frank J L. Smith
Dwight
United States
Pary
Senate
Illinois
Smith
Washington
Middle West
America
Mrs Nannie Wilson Visit Mentioned at Vernon Event
Mrs Nannie Wilson attended a Vernon area event on Thursday with note of involvement from the County Sept of Schools, Miss.
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Nannie Wilson
Vernon
County Sept. of Schools
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THEM
Kaskaskka Township
Eran
Col. Smiths
Tillman Mill
Pany
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