Frank Sparr Sentenced To Life For Rosenberger Murder
Frank Sparr pled guilty to the June 30 murder of Peter Rosenberger near Shobonier and was sentenced to life imprisonment in Chester penitentiary plus 48 hours solitary confinement. He accused William Wooters of actually killing Rosenberger for money, but Sparr’s changing stories and fear for his life shaped the court’s decision. Deputy Sheriff Elvin Foster arrested Wooters, who had an alibi but was later released.
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Vandalia
Frank Sparr
Peter Rosenberger
Assumption
Chester Penitents
Thomas Jett
Hillsro
Sparr
William Woot
Moneaqua
Rosenberger
Elvin Foster
Wooters
Justice of the Peace
Fred A. Meyers
Kaskaskia
Shobonier
William Welker
Fayette
Carl Preihs
Christian County
Joe Walker
Jett
Deal
Moncaqua
Decatur
Schobonier
Decatur Review
Unclear roads hamper travel after weekend thaw
Readable fragments describe near impassable roads last Saturday with unusual congestion and lingering difficulty for travelers.
Burial of Joe Chandler in Caldwell cemetery
The remains of Joe Chandler were brought from St. Louis and buried Saturday after a funeral at the M. E. South Church with Rev. J. M. Smith officiating. He was converted and baptized at Koch hospital. The family burial ground at Caldwell received the body as all relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Chandler
St. Louis
M. E. South Church
J. M. Smith
Koch Hospital
Caldwell
Revival meeting at Marshall Creek Baptist Church gains seven souls saved
The Kaskia Assembly hosts an old time revival at Marshall Creek Baptist Church. Eld. A. C. Brown preaches the gospel as Pastor W. B. Rollinson notes a praying congregation and growing interest in salvation. Seven souls are reported saved with many others seeking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Creek
Eld. W. B. Rollinson
Illinois basketball tournament plans draw seven teams
Plans for a regional basketball tournament on March 4 and 5 with a possible March 8 session. Seven teams are committed Vandalia Kinmundy Iuka Centralia Lions Salem Odin Patoka Regulars and Patoka Colts. Three sessions are set Friday night Saturday afternoon and night with season tickets offered. high school band will perform and towns are urged to attend.
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Illinois
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Iuka
Centralia Lions
Salem
Odin
Patoka
Coach Hall
Pa Toka
Johnny Simcox
Well Known Couple Marries in Carlyle
Miss Louise House of this place wed Mr. Tom Curran of Kaskaskia township in Carlyle last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ballentine of this place accompanied the couple as a friend from Centralia. The bride, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W H House, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs William Curran of Fayette county, are both well known and receive hearty congratulations.
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Louise House
Tom Curran
Kaskaskia Township
Carlyle
Jessie Ballentine
Centralia
W. H. House
William Curran
Vernon
Fayette County
Christian Church to Serve Meals and Lunch
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church will serve meals and lunch at a church gathering. The event aims to provide fellowship and nourishment for attendees.
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Christian Church
The
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Boys and Girls Club Meeting At Local Gym Tonight
Mr. Pilchard of the State University will speak on club work and youth organization at the local gym tonight. Parents and interested public are urged to attend the 7:30 p m session under the County Farm Bureau auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilchard
State Univerity
County Farm Bureau
Iuka Defeated Friday Night in High School Battle
In a featured matchup Iuka defeated Patoka 17 to 12 with Patoka leading from the start. A large crowd cheered as Patoka showcased a debuting school band under Miss Walz. Upcoming games include Nashville Thursday, St Elmo next Saturday, and a Centralia grade tournament on Feb 25 26 with final rounds at Mt. Vernon. Referee Steinhauer of Vandalia was praised for control.
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Patoka
Iuka
Miss Walz
Greenville
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Steinhauer
Vandalia
Record Milk Plant Pays January Accounts
Local milk plant paid the regular January account on Monday and reports from the boys are positive. Claude Adams set a fine record last month though he is tight lipped about progress. his seven cows generated about $189 for hauling, with one young cow contributing similarly to typical family milk output, making the six cows’ record the true driver.
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Claude Adams
Community Council to Serve Candy at Basketball Tournament
The Community Council met in regular session at the gym. It was decided that the ladies would serve home made candy and soda pop during the basketball tournament on March 4 and 5. All ladies wishing to help should attend the regular meeting on February 24 at 7.
Coroner investigates death of man in Centralia
County Coroner Ed Anderson was dispatched to Centralia last Sunday to investigate the death of a man described as colored. The man died of natural causes, and authorities are reporting the incident as a natural death pending autopsy results.
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Ed Anderson
Centralia
Patoka High School News Highlights March Events
The article details the upcoming six weeks exams on March 4 and 5, preparations for the operetta The Gypsy Rover by the boys and girls glee clubs, and the fourth annual Parent Day set for February 24 and 26. It also notes a county teachers meeting in Centralia on February 18, updates on classes and student activities, and a basketball game win against Vandalle boy scout team.
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Gypsy Rover
Bill to Provide Public with Hunting Preserves
Springfield, Feb. 8, 1927. Speaker Robert Scholes outlined House Bill No. 14 proposing a $20 million bond issue to buy public hunting and fishing grounds and preserves. Lands would be open for camping boating swimming hiking and similar recreation. Interest and principal would be paid from Conservation Department revenues. The measure awaits Fish and Game Committee action. The plan envisions 150000 to 200000 acres acquired with no immediate tax increase for residents.
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Springfield
Robert Scholes
House of Representatives
Thomas Curran
Chicago
Department of Conservation
Fish and Game Committee
Scholes
Sunbeam Band Meeting At Violet Nattiers
The Sunbeam program happens Saturday February 19 at 2 o'clock at Violet Nattiers. It features songs Little Sunbeams and Outshine the Sun, devotions on John 14 15 Loving Obedience by Alice Mojonnier and prayers by Mrs Mojonnier. Five Sunbeams read A peep at some of our Missionaries Glen Hill Dimes that Did the Most Good Irene Malan with Valentines acrostic Mildred Carter and Valentine pieces for Father Carter and Mother Malan.
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Violet Nattiers
John
Alice Mojonnier
Glen Hill
Dimes
Irene Malan
Mrs. Mojonnier
Local News Notes Omission Clarified
Omitted last week and noted Wm B Chilton and wife of Charleston visited over the week end with home folks and attended the Charleston Patoka game. Walter Dively of Vandalia former telegraph operator now at Kenney visited with Miss Wilma Alexander. Mrs Wm Danbury Mrs Arlie Sprinkle and daughter of Verdon were Patoka visitors. Ed Johnson and family visited with Murl Anderson and wife in Centrailia over Sunday. J A Etcheson of Louisville former County Treasurer of Clay County was a business visitor here last Friday.
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Wm. B. Chilton
Charleston
Bill
College City
Walter Dively
Vandalia
Kenney
I. C
Wilma Alexander
Wm. Danbury
Arlie Sprinkle
Vernon
Patoka
Ed Johnson
Murl Anderson
Centralia
J. A. Etcheson
Louisville
Clay County
Honor Roll Note Showed Subscriptions by Caldwell Readers
Our latest report lists Caldwell Register subscribers who have joined the honor roll. Names include Clara Moran H B Gerrish Mrs Raymond Fletcher H L Martin J F Martin C M Rogier and many others.
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Register
Clara Moran
H. B. Gerrish
Raymond Fletcher
H. L. Martin
J. F. Martin
C. M. Rogier
Wm. Snyder
A. L. Brown
James Doty
Roy Pugh
Rebecca Joliff
Glen Williams
Ed Kinney
Lloyd Marvel
W. H. Cain
O. A. Armstrong
Chas. Hill
Oscar Hill
Geo, Ballance
Kennedy Simcox
C. F. Prots
F. L Thompson
G. R. Thalman
EB. Thalman, Sr
E. J. Adams
Ren Gray
C. Hud
Minnie O'Neil
Miss Wickersham
Della Sundh
Nancy Schell
Ross Herring
Ella Spencer
John Walker
Thos. Dwyer
Other Caldwell
Annie Wheeler
Grade School Tournament Entry Noted in Centralia
Friday evening the team lost 8 to 6 in a game and has entered the grade school tournament to be held in Centralia on February 26th. Homer Potts, a teacher, is listed among the participants.
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Centralia
Homer Potts
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Wooters
MR. J. Chandler
Community Council
Patoka High School News
Walz—Anc. Hibst
Lane
Walz—Assembly
Walz—Am
Lane - General Sci
Walz
Marion
County Teachers’ Association
Township High School
B. E. Gunn
Centralia City
Wayne Campbell
Patoka High School
Hattie M. Blair
Jay William Hudson
University of Missouri
Scarecrow
Centralia Township High School
Salem High School
Dale Altom
Iris Ellis
High Dover
Mary May Eaglin
Wilfred Dean Willis
Edith Mae Forehand
Lola Belle Morey
Grover Malan
Bettie Simcox
Irvin
Dale Marshall
Wessore
Pearl Britt
Sunbeam Band
Edgar Irvin
John Dean Carter
Grover
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