Land investment turns poor Brooklyn policeman's Florida parcel into millions
The 100 acres John I Baird bought near Melbourne, Florida thirty five years ago, for a small sum, has grown to about two million dollars. His widow Helen Baird and her four children will share the estate as the property is readied in court.
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United States
John I Baird
Brooklyn
N. Y
Indian River
Melbourne
Florida
John Baird
Edward Baird
Helen Baird
P Baird
Baird
John Ira Baird
New York
Conneticut
Helen
Emma
Grandfather Baird
Jand
Foltz Family Week in Peoria Highlights Masonic Dedication
Robert Foltz and daughter Miss Nine returned from a week in Peoria visiting relatives and attending the dedication of the new Masonic Cathedral costing 400000. The Scottish Rite ceremonies drew national delegates, making Peoria’s week memorable. Miss Susie Foltz serves as assistant to the Secretary amid a busy slate of members. Born to Lee Hudspeth and wife on January 11, a daughter named Margaret Louise.
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Robert Foltz
Miss Nine
Pana
Susie
Lee Hudspeth
Margaett Louise
Semester Exams and School Activities Highlight Patoka Notes
Students reviewed for the Semester Examinations held Wednesday to Friday. English classes study Shakespeare and Marlowe. Civics and Commercial Law topics added. Patoka high basketball beat Iuka 15 to 1 with Caldwell Simcox Outhouse Pugh and Wasem starring. debate and Orsinian Society events planned for January 20.
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Patoka High Schol
Iuka
Orsinian Literary Society
Tuka
Patoka Boys
Caldwell
Simcox
Outhouse
Pugh
Wasem
Rifle Presented to Postmaster General by Glasscock Pair
The Winchester Carbine used in the Round Out Illinois mail robbery was sent Jan 11 to Postmaster General Harry S New as a gift from Brent Glasscock and his wife Avis while Glasscock serves a twelve year term at Fort Leavenworth. The weapon aided bandits in train robberies and deer hunting and helped link the crew to the robbery through dust on its case.
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Brent Glasscock
Illinois
New
Glasscock
Avis
Ft. Leavenworth
Harry S. New
Avis Glasscock
Wylie Newton
Fort Leavenworth Hospital
Newton
B Y P U Notes on Mexico Trip and Meeting Details
B Y P U Sunday night January 95 features a Mexico trip theme and world-neighborhood focus. Judson Group leads the missionary lesson with readings, topics, piano solos, songs, chalk talk, and several Rogier family participants. Jake Foltz returns to work at the milk plant after illness, his father previously filling in with the milk truck.
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Mexico
Judson Group
Quizz
Bro
Artie Rogier
Oscar Davis
Dale Nattier
Mojonnier
Myrtle Rogier
Cleo Chandler
T. E. Irvin
Jacob Davis
Kathleen Davis
Lorna Rankin
Wilma Rogier
Jake Foltz
Andalia
Roll of Honor Subscriptions Boost Town Paper Popularity
The note lists loyal subscribers who have paid their yearly New Year up-keep for the Home Town Paper. Names include H J Livesay T P Walker Ikie Walker Leo C Walker Neil Walker Ed Woods Wes Martin Lowell Belcher Mrs Jennie Farmer and many others.
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H. J R. Livesay
T. P. Walker
Ikie Walker
Leo C. Walker
Neil Walker
Ed Woods
Wes Martin
Lowell Belcher
Jennie Farmer
R. N. Norris
John F. Martin
H. Lee Martin
A. T. Stilley
Stillabower
A. I. Eagan
Wm. Beckmier
John Lotz
H. B. Gerrish
Wm Bates
Ben Thalman
E. Thalman
Louie Wasem
John O'Neil
J. H. Delay
L. F. Zimmermann
E. N. Dewey
John Healey
William Connor
William Ehrat
Fielding Adams
M. C. Souter
Nancy Schell
W. R. Simcox
J. W. Meador
W. J. Adams
I. B. Livesay
John McConnell
Rebecca Joliff
Harry Zollar
C. D. Good
Frank Walker
W. H. Cox
U. S. Berthoux
Jessie Gray
C. V. Bowen
Artie Rogier
Walter Nettles
L. T. Fagg
al Spickard
James Doty
Talton Jones
Ed Payne
Postmaster General Proposes Rates To Cover Cost Rise
Postmaster General Harry S. New outlines cost-ascertainment based rate plan to fund an $68 million annual post office pay rise. Proposals raise first class cards to 11 1 2 cents and boost second, third and fourth class rates, with preserves for newspapers and periodicals under policy of aiding public information.
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New
Senator Sterling
Post Office Department
Post Office
Congress
Departmental
Department
Parcel Post
Harry S. New
Patoka Jewelry Store Robbery Foiled by Night Watchman
In Patoka, a Ford Coupe gang attempted a jewel heist at Walter Adams store. Watchman Charles Cox alerted locals. pursuit ensued with help from Walter Parks and McKiney. Four suspects from St Louis, later identified as Rome, Jackson, Licanoli, and Bushon, were captured near Sandoval. Loot was limited to a shotgun and minor items. suspects await Decatur warrants and possible grand jury action in Salem.
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Charles Cox
Walter Adams
Charles
Fred Gilley
Dr. Zobrist
South End Road
Parks Farm
Walter
McKiney
Sandoval
Centralia
Salem
Carlyle
Crooked Creek
John Rome
Roy Jackson
Gus Licanoli
Arthur Bushon
Local Patoka Ads Show Dress Patterns Cars and Sales
Local Patoka notes report stock patterns at Martins and Butterick lines. J W Alexander transfers Foltz farm to a Decatur party in cash deal. George Walton Vernon and Louie Wasem visit. Star Brand Shoes and new hats on display. A sale by J W Davidson and new Davis farm owners Ingold move in. Local residents attend church and jury duty in nearby Salem.
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Lease Ruddick
Illinois Power and Light Corporation
Sandoval
Patoka
Martins
J. W. Alexander
Decatur City
First State Bank of
Alexander-Griffin Motor Company
Bettie Clark
Les Thalman
Vandalia
J. W. Davidson
Old Home
Nichols
The
Christian Church
Davis Farth
Ingold
Nason Mov
Dorsey Hudspeth
Little Babe
Clinton
H. G. Hudspeth
J. C. Brakeman
Henley
Murphysboro
Murphy
Marvin
Nashville
Jas. Troutt
Fairman
J. M. Smith
George Purcell
Grand Jury
B. N. Griffin
Petit Jury
Salem
Dave Pauley
Staunton
Riley
Christian Church to Hold Sunday Morning Sermon
Rev J F Roshore of Sandoval will preach at the Christian Church next Sunday morning. In a prior Register report J M and F o Smith attended their sister’s funeral. A telegraph error later corrected that it was their sister’s son Marion who died of scarlet fever, causing both deaths.
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Christian Church
J. F. Roshoreough of
Sandoval
Register
J. M
Fr. O. Smith
Bro
J M
Marion
Postal Fee Revisions Set For Various Services
The proposed legislation increases insurance fees from 3 to 5 cents and adjusts higher charges. C O D fees move to 12 15 and 26 cents from 10 and 25. Money orders rise to 6 through 22 cents from 3 to 30. Registered mail goes from 10 to 16 cents with 3 cents for a return receipt. Special delivery stays 10 cents, with new 15 cent rate for over 2 to 10 pounds and 20 cents for over 10 pounds.
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R. H. Foltz
Peoria
Rankin
Chloa Williams
Sister Cox
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