World Court Referendum Sparks Silence on League Links
The piece argues the World Court faces strong opposition amid Illinois voters in the April primary. It notes U S Senate ratification with reservations, findings the court is linked to the League of Nations, and questions whether the United States will join or submit disputes to the court without consent. It mentions Senator Watson and Indiana figures in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
World Court
Washington
Illinois
Robinson Argus
Argus
Geo. W. Jones
Conference of Nations
Wilson
Senate
Harding
Coolidge
Indiana
Watson
Senate of
United States
Monroe
San Domingo
New Zealand
City Council Meets Amid Picnic Plans and World Court Debate
The city council held its regular meeting with a tie vote adjournment. The issue of using the cemetery park for a Fourth of July picnic drew attention to American Legion activities and local park use. The column discusses World Court involvement and U.S. policy notes, citing Monroe Doctrine and membership reservations, ending with a quip about understanding judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
America Legion
Register
I C R Testing New Locomotive
The Illinois Central is testing a new freight locomotive built by Lima Locomotive Works. The mogul ran north on 172 Thursday afternoon with an official test car recording mechanical details. If the test is favorable IC will place an initial order for 50 units. the engine resembles the Big Four locomotive and IC may change the whistle to suit patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
Lima Locomotive Works
Official Way to New Orleans by Route 2 to Cairo Ferry
The Automobile Association recommends a travel route to New Orleans via Route 2 to Cairo then a ferry to Birds Point Missouri where Missouri Highway 16 leads to Sikes ton and Lewesville before crossing the river to Memphis on a free bridge. The rest of the journey continues on a well marked highway on the east side of the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Automobile Association
New Orleans
Patoka
Cairo
Birds Point
Sikeston
Lewesville
Cross River
Memphis
Welcome Home Jimmy and Valentine Comes to Patoka
Patoka notes report local visits from C. C. Murfin and Diehl of the State Board of Health. Martins advertises tankage overalls and Easter suits while Altoms promotes valentines and Welcome Home Jimmy performances by Community Council Comedians. Rev. Cox weighs resignation from the local Baptist church as talks with Granite City evolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Murfin
Patoka
Martins
Jimmy
Altoms
Diehl
State Board of Health
Carl Meador
Mt. Vernon
Legion Hall
Aloms
Orvel West
Vernon
Nanny Wilson
Donald
Lisle Gray
Detroit
Mich
Hall
Duncan
McCall
Charleston State Normal
Community Council
Pearl Jackson
Decatur
Zera Farmer
St. Valentine
S. M. Spurgeon
Toledo
Spurgeon
Jeff
C. S. Smith
Centralia
Berthoux
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meeting Highlights
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at the home of Mrs. E L DeLay on February 5 with members J Jennings W Murfin B Kivesay D Altom W Parks G Wasem X Holland and guest Mrs Porter B Simcox. Mrs Ben Livesay gave a Washington life sketches paper and flowers for the sick were arranged. A two course luncheon followed hosted by Mrs DeLay with help from her mother and Mrs Simcox. Mrs J A Jennings will host the club on March 5 from two to four thirty PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
E. L. DeLay
J. L. Limecox
Mesdames
J. Jennings
W. Murfin
B. Kivesay
D. Altom
W. Parks
G. Wasem
X. Holland
Porter B. Simcox
Washington
Ben Livesay
J. A. Jennings
Ed Irvin Likely as County Treasurer Candidate
The Salem Democrat press signals Ed Irvin will be announced this week as Marion County candidate for County Treasurer. The Register notes Irvin is well known and his party in Itatoka backs a man of his calibre to lead the Salem treasurers office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Irvin
Salem Democrat Press
Register
Marion County
The
Irvin
Itatoka
M E Church South Sunday Services and Installations
Regular services Sunday February 14 with Sunday School at 9 30 morning sermon The Busy Man Epworth League at 6 pm with installation of new officers Evening worship at 7 pm Gods Requirements with special music and a welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Public Sales Booked Across Town
Jno A Jennings Audt A A Griffin Feb 17 Patoka Frank Murfiin Feb 18 Vernon J Burge Feb 19 E Centralia Ed Gaultney Feb 24 Walnut Hill Carl Zimmerman Feb 25 Ferrin K Jones Feb 27 N Tonti
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
A. Jennings
Audt
A. A. Griffin
Patoka
Frank Murfiin
Vernon
J. Burge
E. Centralia
Ed Gaultney
Walnut Hill
Carl Zimmerman
Ferrin
K. Jones
N. Tonti
Robinson Will Case Dismissed by Circuit Court
Dan Peddi cord sues heirs of Mrs Mollie Robinson seeking new division of property or will contest. Case dismissed by circuit court and now history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Peddicord
Mollie Robinson
Circuit Court
Vernon Man to State Hospital
Tom Binnion, who has caused trouble around Vernon, has been adjudged insane and was taken to Anna State Hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Binnion
Vernon
Anna State Hospital
Emmerson Urges Safety as Auto Fatalities Decline per 100k
Secretary of State Emmerson cites 1924 data showing 98 fatalities per 100000 registrations, down from 178 in 1917, with 29 of 68 cities cutting crashes despite more cars. He argues safety campaigns work and congestion rises call for greater precautions on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Auction notice for Holstein cow near Patoka
Four mile northwest of Patoka announces sale of a six year old Holstein cow fresh by February 23. The auctioneer will be W H Wade. contact Vernon Bank or Wade and his wife to leave auction dates. sale to be completed by early March as in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
Patoka
Mar
Vernon Bank
W. H. Wade
Death Claims Young Lyle Belcher at Age 14
Lyle Belcher, son of Perry and Carrie Belcher, born August 22, 1911, died February 5, 1936 after a measles attack on February 1. Survived by his parents, two sisters Audrey Kissner and Flossy, and relatives. Funeral held Saturday at home with Rev. J. M. Smith, burial in Pratt cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Belcher
Perry
Carrie Belcher
Lyle
Audrey Kissner
Dix
Flossy
Belcher
Stark
J. M. Smith
Pratt Cemetery
Death and burial of Sarah J. Farmer
Sarah J. Farmer daughter of William and Selina Farmer was born in Clinton county Illinois January 5 1868 and died February 5 1926 aged 58 years and 1 monthShe married J Y Belcher December 3 1885 They had four children Lei la May died at age 10 Lulu Cole Lora Hopkins of Patoka and Virgil of Detroit Michigan Survived by her aged husband three children eight grandchildren one brother L A Farmer of Patoka one half brother Thomas Farmer of Maroa Ill and many relatives and friends She joined the Methodist church at Mound Chapel at 18 and led a faithful Christian life until death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Farmer
William
Selina Farmer
Clinton County
Illinois
J. Y. Belcher
Leila May
Lulu Cole
Lora Hopkins
Patoka
Virgil
Detroit
Mich
Death of Rhoda Barton in St. Elmo Illinois
Rhoda Barton born June 29 1884 near Roanoke City Virginia died February 1 1926 at home in St. Elmo Illinois aged 81 years 7 months 2 days She lived in Ohio and Illinois and was married twice first to John T Jones with seven children and later to C R Barton with three more She was a charter member of East New Hope Baptist Church and is survived by her husband six children twenty two grandchildren and many relatives Funeral services were held at Lakewood Baptist Church with interment at Harmen Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Barton
David and
Mary Barton
Roanoke City
Bedford County
St. Elmo
Clinton County
Ohio
Shelby County
Illinois
Shelbyville
Okaw Township
Dry Point
John T. Jones
James D. Jones
Carlsbad
Cal
Wm. M. Jones
Farmington
Iowa
Harry E. Baker
Spokane
Wash
O. Z. Stephens
Stewardson
Til
Old Fellowship Baptist Church
East New Hope
Ill
Baptist Church
Lakewood
Wed
Hermen Etter
Vandalia
Harmen Cemetery
Two Great Games Last Week by Patoka Team
Patoka Independents beat Salem Independents 47 to 18 on home floor. Sandoval High School defeated the local club 24 to 12 in a late game after leading 8 to 0 early. Beckemeyer visits tonight as the local squad aims for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Indepens
Salem Indepens
Hall
McCall
Patoka
Sandoval High School
Sandovals
Sandoval
Beckemeyer
Epworth League Holds Second Meeting at M&E Church
The Epworth League held its second Sunday evening gathering at 6 o'clock at the M and E Church South. Mrs. Chas Anderson chaired a program of Bibical readings, comments and music including the Young Peoples Chorus led by Floyd Smith with members Velma Holland Martha Simcox Thelma Walker Pauline Chandler Dorothy Logan Burl Linton Floyd Pugh and Geo Holland. A vocal duet Blanche Smith and Thelma Walker and violin solo Maurice Ballance were featured. Rev S M Spurgeon attended and spoke. Future meetings will be at the same place and time unless announced otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
South
Chas. Anderson
Young Peoples Chorus
Velma Holland
Martha Simcox
Thelma Walker
Pauline Chandler
Dorothy Logan
Burl Linton
Floyd Pugh
Geo. Holland
Floyd Smith
Blanche Smith
Maurice Ballance
CLASS PARTY Bible Gleaners Sunday School Notes
Bible Gleaners class met at Pastor W. F. Cox home on Feb. 5. Members enjoyed refreshments served by the committee and praised the group for acts of charity including Bible gifts Christmas packages for the aged and shut-ins and a new communion set donated to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cox
Community Council Meeting Before Basketball Game
The Community Council will meet at the Gymnasium Friday night February 12 before the basketball game. The planned party has been postponed and will be announced later due to widespread sickness.
Martins Showcases Spring Line of Caps for Men and Boys
The store invites customers to view its new spring cap line for men and boys at Martins. The collection features current styles and casual headwear suitable for warmer days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins
Farewell to Our Mother in a Quiet Rest
Poem mourning a mother’s passing and restful peace. The speaker recalls worn years and pain, asks not to weep, and trusts in divine sleep. Hope and memory bind the family as they anticipate reunion in a blessed place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parewell
Also Mentioned on This Page
World Court Senate
City Council
Dale Altom
W. W. Murfin
Alice
D. R. Livesay
Altom Hudson
Maurice Wasem
Halliday
North Dakota
Leslie
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Lee
North Quincy
George Ballance
Dick Wasem
St. Louis
Colo
M. L. Bonfield
Chicago
Banfield
Cox
Granite City
Bro. Cox
New Harmony
Ladies Fancy Work Club
M. E. Church South
Robinson
STATE
Epworth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!