Isabel Perry tale of crime romance and escape in New York
Isabel Perry frames Archie Bennet as he flees a night attack at Bailey Harbor. He meets the Governor a mastermind who uses him while Archie hopes to hide the truth. The chase spans Rochester and New York as Edith Congdon is kidnapped and Isabel Ruth fight a blockade and a dangerous boat rescue ensues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Perry
Archibald Benett
Archie
Bailey Harbor
Putney Congdon
New York
Julia
Edith Congdon
Isabel
Eliphalet Congdon
Edith
Putney
Carey
Ruth
Leary
Calderville
Huddleston
Arthur B. Grover
Eliphalet
Manilla
Gopyright
Charles Scribners Sons
Congdons
Huddleston Wharf
Aunch
Washington
Governor and Archie Attack Carey in Night Barricade Fight
The Governor orders Archie and Leary to storm Carey’s barricade at Heart O Dreams as a clash erupts with a nighttime assault, a fatal shot strikes the Governor, Archie subdues Carey, and the group scrambles to safety while planning disposal of the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie
Congdon
Leary
Perky
Huddleston
Carey
High School Team Announces Late Season Schedule
The schedule lists games against New Baden Beckemeyer Sandoval St Mimo Brownstown Ramsey Iuka Vandalia Kinmundy Odin and Farina. Home and away dates indicate a busy winter stretch through March with matches in Beckemeyer St Mimo Odin and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baden
Beckemeyer
Sandoval
St. Mimo
Brownstown
Ramsey
Iuka
Vandalia
Fridy
Kinmundy
Odin
Farina
Local Christmas Goods and Visits Highlight Town Notes
Local notes report Christmas cards and booklets on display at Altophs and Altomis with early announcements from Carmicheal Sisters. Shoppers find cranberries citrus fruits and 25 cent bags, plus a men’s cape line at Mrs Armand Wasemann. Visitors include children of Sandoval and Miss Vivian Nattier returning from school to the old hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altophs
Altomis
Carmicheal
Alpongst
Armand Wasemann
Sandoval
John H. Davis
John ‘Roth
Farind
Alto
All
Christ I Democrat
Patoka
Ibles
Vivian Nattier
List of quirky actions sent to the editor as news
A humorous open list asks readers to forward any odd actions such as killing a pig shooting a wife or getting married. The note bundles disparate events then invites submissions to the editor as news.
Jesus Lover of My Soul Hymn and Charles Wesley Tale
A devotional vignette recounts Charles Wesley observing a storm from an English window while a drenched robin seeks shelter. He writes lines that become the hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul, as the storm rages and the bird rests in his hand. Faye Oglesby signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old England
Charles Wesley
Jesus
Faye Oglesby
Eastern Star Elects Officers for Next Year
The local Eastern Star lodge held a regular election naming Mrs. Albert Cruse as W. M. P. J. Mojonnier as W. P. Mrs. Letha Wasem as Conductor Miss Florence Cain as Associate Conductor Mrs. T. Ervin as Treas The appointive officers will be announced and installed at the general installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
Albert Cruse
W. M
P. J. Mojonnier
W. P
Letha Wasem
Florence Cainociate
T. Ervin
T. E. Irvin
Treas
Patoka Independents to Face Sandoval Independents
In Friday clash the high school team lost 25 13 to St Elmo. Patoka Independents beat Iuka Merchants 17 31 Monday. The Patoka Independents scheduled to play Sandoval Independents Saturday night Dec 24 and the high school team to meet New Baden high Friday night Dec 23. Christmas program held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elmo
Patoka Independents
Iuka Merchants
Sandoval Independents
New Baden High School
Card of Thanks for Fire Rescue Efforts
We thank friends and neighbors especially the Murray Brothers and wives who helped save our home from fire Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lincicum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Brothers
Virgil Lincicum
Christmas Wishes and School News from Bear Creek
Bear Creek pupils and teachers wish one Merry Christmas. Local updates include travel to Vandalia for car trouble, a student winning a Thanksgiving essay contest, and plans for a holiday entertainment at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robertson
Lawrence Ertson
Carl Christie
Clara Benefiel
Agek
Lawrence
Santa Claus
von Somoral Brown
Harlan Vel
Vandalia
Marion Lawrence
Logan
Deneen Smith
Lincoln
State Hospital
Colony
Paul Troyer
Dorothy Wasem
Rose Davis
U. of I
A. A. Griffin
Gifin
Egypt
Isis
Europe
New England
Massachusetts
Pilgrim Fathers
England
Holland
New World
Leyden
Plymouth
Mass
Massani
United States
Noir
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Henry Jey Lee
Art
Frank Miller
Altoms
Geo. Ballance
Dale Altom
Bloomington
Elliot Caldwell
Clinton
Dr. Murfin
Decatur
Porter Simcox
Bettie Simcox
Normal
Eastern Star
Bear Creek, Dist
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