Local items dazzle readers with holiday cheer
Altom's Good Candy lists five cents a pound and fancy novelties for New Year's Eve. Local notes mention Porter B Simcox in Salem on business, Sheriff Chas Wursell in town on official business, and County residents like George Porter and Robert Johnston visiting Clinton and Walnut Hill. Christmas programs, fruit, pictures, and a Monke appearance flavor the season.
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Porter B. Simcox
Salem
Alcom
Ransits
Chas. Wursell
M. E
KR. T. Baldwin
Walnut Hill
George Porter
Clinton
Robert Johnston
Pedro
Monke
Etta Clarke
Centralia
Local notes and visits fill week in small towns
Names of residents and visitors appear from Centralia to Patoka and Blue Mick areas. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Mrs. Davis and family and Abe Ward of Centralia are among those mentioned with hospital visits and trips to Salem Bedford and Hildage. Local shops advertise fruits nuts glassware and chinaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jennings
F. W. Davis
Centralia
A. A. Griffin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Laura Davis
Ahalia Eaglin
Altom’s
Alcom’s
Jesse Kendall
Bedford
Geo. Wasem
Salem
Board of Supervisors
Louvre
J. C. Griffin
Hildage
John Edwards
Blue Mound
III
Frep Carter
Funerals and family visits span local notices
Glen Quayle returns from Decatur for grandfather T H Quayle Sr's funeral. Town Market features 25c lemons per oz and two Florida Sweet Oranges for 5e. Various names visit relatives, relocate, or travel from Cincinnati to Vernon, Decatur, or Magnolia with updates on residences and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Quayle
Decatur
T. H. Quayle
Florida
Letter From Florida Describes West Palm Beach Life
A brief letter from Marie Holtuenspeck Grasp from West Palm Beach Florida recounts a month-long stay in the southern state. She praises the climate, fruit, and scenery, notes living in a tent to save rent, and plans to stay and possibly build a home.
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Tam
West Palm Beach
Fla
Jack Frost
Bert Scott
Ellman
Illinois
Marie HoLtuenspeck
Mango trees and gardening plans on a hillside property
The narrator notes a yard with a large mango tree and fruit trees including alligator pear and guava used for jelly and eating. They describe grape fruit trees being planted and plans to grow more at home while Alphas works six days a week and is happy away from farming. Russell prefers staying and sometimes considers visiting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphas
Russell
Soil Improvement Association Forms in Marion County
The Agricultural Committee appointed by C. C Davis of the Commercial Club held its first meeting on Saturday evening December 14. All members attended and the group showed strong interest in starting soil improvement work under the guidance of chairman W. M. Grissom.
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Agricultural Committee
C. C Davis
Commercia Club
W. M. Grissom
M Grissom
Association for soil upbuilding and farm improvement
An association dedicated to advancing soil quality and farm improvement undertakes programs and activities to promote agricultural development and education. Members pursue practical measures to enhance crop yields, soil health, and farm efficiency across communities.
Interurban line assured and spring construction possible
Reports indicate the interurban line is assured with work to start in spring. Representatives will visit to finalize right-of-way deals while Patoka has pledged $2,000 but has not yet paid, with $1710 subscribed so far. Farmers are urged to participate, and a subscription list is available with Chas. E. Blankinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Chas. E. Blankinship
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Pete
Spurge
Dee
Pannon
the Run Church
Billy
Abe Ward
L. L. Newman
Elmer Frizzell
C. A. Adama
Catawissa
Hallsville
W.T. Clark
Oak and
Bond Streets
Gaultney Addition
W.H. Adams
Opera House
Register
Will Jackson
Little Son
Vernon
W. T. Nichols
Cincinnati
J. Wernsman
Beth
Kate Bingiroan
Miss Mabel
Mire
James E. Wasem
J. A. Hartley
Murphysbern
A. J
Bertha Shilling
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Cuas
E. Buankinship
Lee Marlowe
Lexington
Ill
John Holland
John Cahill
Wenona
R. A. Ward
Magnolia
Soil Improvement Association
Marion County
E Association
The
Bank of
E. Altom
Dean F. Blankinship
Elsie Binnion
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