Will of Mor McKinley Filed for Probate in Champaign
The will of Mor McKinley widow of Senator William B. McKinley is filed in Champaign for probate. It leaves a 300000 dollar trust to be used for payments to friends and supports charitable causes in Illinois, with specific gifts to the Sarah Hackenson Home for Women and the Salvation Army and Volunteers of America. George Mattis named executor without bond. the remainder to be placed in trust for annual income to charities.
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H. I. Green
Senator Mche
R. R. Mattis
Maw
George M. Mat
Champaign
Amer
Mary
Illinois
Sarah Hackgenson
Chicago
Ameria Chicago
George Mattis
McKinley
Herms
United State
France
Italy
Paris
Florence
F Kate Frisby
Southern . C
Baltimore
Martins- 11
Presbyterian Church
Martin
cKinley
Europe
Salvation
Stevenson
Evangelical Hoag Revival In Vernon Under Way
Revival meeting opened last Sunday night in Vernon with Rev. Wm. K. Hoag as evangelist. Attendance grows as the interdenominational effort spreads, with Hoag delivering messages on Consecration and the Holy Spirit. A Young Peoples Meeting now gathers each Sunday at 6 p.m. under Pastor Reeter.
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Vernon
Wm. K. Hoag
Bro
Hoag
Im Reeter
Judge Farmer Restores on Supreme Bench Duty
Effingham reports Judge Farmer of Vandalia, Illinois Supreme Court, has improved enough to resume duties in Springfield. Once in poor health, he is now on the mend and hoped to return to full work soon. Farmer grew up on a farm west of Pa Tok a, claiming his claim by peaceful possession in early days.
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Effingham
Judge Farmer
Vandalia
Illinois Supreme Court
Springfield
Supreme Bench
Patoka
Rats Carried in Dairy and Poultry Feeds
The Biological Survey reports rats spreading through dairy and poultry feeds transported from town to farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture urges nationwide cooperation between rural and urban groups to control rats. It calls for coordinated action by farmers, chambers of commerce, and other civic organizations across the United States.
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AraHey Une
States Department of Agriculte
United Action
Farmers’ Organizations
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
United States
Hayes Brothers At Home For Christmas Vacation
Harry Hayes a St Louis department store employee visited his parents west of town for the holidays. Edward Hayes of Humes Butcher and Grocery Co Centralia and Bob Hayes also joined family gatherings. Mise visited her father, and Miss Renter of Akron is home for the holidays.
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Harry Hayes
St. Louis
Thomas Hayes
Edward
Humes Butcher and Grocery Company
Main Street
Centralia
Bob
Mise
Seat
Miss A
Akron
Well Known Patoka Couple Married Friday
Ailie T. Gray and Miss Elsie Belcher of Patoka were married Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson. The ceremony was by Rev Ralph Willis of the M E South Church. The couple are well known locals with ties to Gray Bros Barber Shop and local schools.
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Ailie T. Gray
Elsie Belcher
Charles Anderson
Ralph Willis
M. E. South Church
Sarah Gray
Gray Bros
Lucinda Belcher
Belcher
The
Register
Vernon Couple Weds in Central City Ceremony
Eugene Lenmn inger and Miss Anabell Linton were married last Friday at Central City in a ceremony conducted by Rev. M. L. Watson. Both are described as respected Vernon youths and plan to reside on a farm east of Vernon. The Register extends best wishes.
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Vernon
Eugene Lenmninger
Anabell Linton
Central City
M. L. Watson
Gett
Toft Mes
Kate Leningee
Tiviregogas
Will Linton
Jernon
The
Register
Centralia Youths to Appear on St Louis Radio Tonight
Centralia residents Miss Gladys Eberts and Frank Jordan will take an important part in a St. Louis radio program tonight Friday between 8 and 9. The program features members from the C. T. H. S. Class of 1926 including young Jordan and several other locals.
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Gladys Eberts
Frank Jordan
Centralia
St. Louis
Young Jordan
Local Rebekahs Elect New Officers for 1927
At the regular Rebekah Meeting on Wednesday evening officers for the coming year were elected. Pearl Britt was chosen Noble Grand, Vivian Nattier Vice Grand, Arlene Walker Financial Secretary, Amy Belcher Deputy, Mae Eagan Treasurer, Lulu Troyer, Dave Troyer, Mae Simcox, Merle Bricker and Anna Irwin were elected as trustees, with Helen Troyer and others noted in support roles.
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Rebekah
Pearl Britt
Noble Grand Vivian
Nattier
Helen ,Troyer
Arlene Walker
Amy Belcher
Mae Eagan
Lulu Troyer
Dave Troyer
Mae Sim
Cox
Merle Bricker
Anna Ir- Wabigly
Revival at Island Chapel Begins With Encouraging Attendance
A revival meeting started Monday night at Island Chapel Church with Rev. A. E. Thomas preaching. Evening services run at 7 PM and the public is invited to attend the proceedings.
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Island Chapel
A. E. Thomas
Baby born to Mr and Mrs Albert Toller
A baby boy arrived Tuesday December 28 to Mr and Mrs Albert Toller. The notice requests that all newly elected officers attend the January meeting to allow installation of officers at that time.
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Myg
Albert
Toller
Tuesaday
Burt Webb Inquest Held at Effingham
The Effingham Democrat reports an inquest into Burt Webb death near Effingham on the Effingham Newton road. The jury exonerated Hummel and blamed Webb, citing reckless driving with conflicting reports on truck position and possible drinking.
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Burt Webb
Effingham
Effingham Democrat
Decatur Daily Herald
Effingham-Newton
Hummel
Democrat
Kinmundy Triumphs Over Patoka In Narrow Spurt Finish
Kinmundy wins 15 to 14 after a late Howell basket shocks Patoka with 30 seconds left. Earlier Kinmundy edged Patoka 22 to 20 in overtime, sealing the Kinmundy-Patoka series and prompting anticipation of a district tournament clash.
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Allance Lean
Panda
Deanln
Tocals
Kinmundy
St. Elmo
Kinniundy
Patoka
Davis
Big Howell
Birthday Anniversary Party Hosted By Florence Cain
Miss Florence Cain hosted a party Wednesday night for her Birthday Anniversary with ten guests in attendance. The evening featured entertainment and refreshments as the hostess and her sister Miss Ruby served sandwiches pickles salad and cocoa before guests departed wishing many more happy birthdays. Attendees included Misses Marie Hathaway Kathleen Davis Alice Emerson and Messrs Joe Outhouse Roy Edwards Delmar Freyer Andrew Peddicord and Dean Freyer.
Christmas and Birthday Party at Simcox Home
A Christmas and 82nd birthday celebration was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Simcox on Saturday December 25 1926. Gifts were exchanged at 141 o'clock and guests enjoyed a noon meal after the younger members sang Happy Birthday to You and a poem was read for J. W. Davidson.
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P. B. Simcox
J. W. Davidson
Wasem
Bishtdey
Ee Een Ettie Cie
State Legislature To Convene Next Week In Illinois
The Weather Bureau dismisses long range day based forecasts as unreliable and urges using past records. The Illinois 55th General Assembly will convene in Springfield January 5 with focus on reapportionment reclassification of counties the women’s eight hour bill and a new primary law. Chicago pushes for reapportionment aiming to redraw state districts with downstate cooperation. Representative Ellmer J Schnackenberg will promote a reapportionment bill and seek downstate support as county classification fights loom.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
St. Paul’s Day
Noah
Illinois
55Th General Assembly
Springfield
Springfield News Dispatch
Chicago
Ilinois
Spornefield
E. St. Louis
Peoria
Rockford
Ellmer J. Schnackenberg
A White Christmas For Patoka In 1926
A Patoka snowfall narrative recalls a 1926 Christmas with a muddy start at dusk turning to freezing ground by night. By Christmas morning light snow began, with heavy snows continuing into Monday night and Tuesday, creating a rough wintry scene.
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Patoka
Champion Prize Fighter Tunney Rescued From Ice
Gene Tunney world champion boxer nearly drowned on Christmas day after slipping into icy water. He was saved by four passersby who formed a human chain to pull him to safety.
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Gene Tunney
Christmas program at Christian Church Sunday service
Following the Sunday School hour at the Christian Church a Christmas program was presented by various Sunday School members. A nicely decorated tree and a pleasant school treat completed the service.
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The
Christian Church
Forrest Cothern and Clint’s wife visit hometown
Forrest Cothern and Mrs. T. H. Quayle of Decatur visit their home town. Mrs. Quayle arrived Wednesday night and was accompanied by a grandson who spends the winter in Decatur.
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Forrest Cothern
Clinton
T. H. Quayle
Decatur
Reclassification Drive Faces Opposition in State Legislature
Senator John Dailey of Peoria plans a reclassification bill after last session’s defeat. Counties St Clair Sangamon and Madison resisted fee hikes forming a coalition. The eight hour workday bill led by Lottie Holman O Neill seeks Democratic support with new members Saxzh Hanley and Mary C Adams likely to back it.
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Cook
Peoria
Sangamon
St. Clair
Madison
John Dailey
Dailey
Charles W. LaPorte
Lottie Holman O’neill
New Democratic
Saxzh B. Hanley
Monmouth
Mary C. McAdams
Quincy
Primary Legislation Problem for Illinois Assembly
Observers expect the next Illinois assembly to tackle primary legislation. Two Supreme Court cases challenge the Statewide primary act and the Cook County Judicial primary act. Lawyers anticipate the Cook County act will be ruled unconstitutional and parts of the statewide act invalidated, prompting new measures before spring municipal elections.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
Cook County
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