Illinois Governor Defends Smith as Senate Challenge Sparks Stand
Gov. Small protests Senate action voiding Illinois vacancy and oath for Frank L. Smith. He cites constitutional rights of a sovereign state to elect its own senator and urges full recognition of Smith’s credentials and rights.
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Illinois
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Smith
Frank Smith
Ill
William B. McKinley
Ilinois
Senate of the
Frank L. Smith
Rathbone to Locate Home in Ogle County Illinois
Congressman at large Henry Rathbone and his family will settle near Oregon on a Rock River tract owned by Dr. Alfred W. Hoyt. He plans to build once weather allows and will live with the Hoyts during construction. The Rathbones favor rural life and expect to remain in Washington when not at the capital.
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Henry R. Rathbone
Ogle County
Illinois
National Capital
Rathbone
Alfred W. Hoyt
Rock River
Oregon
Dr. Hoyt
Rathbones
Washington
Congressman Rathbone
RebekahsMeet in Patoka With Lodges From Nearby Towns
Marion County Rebekahs held their regular monthly meeting in Patoka with visitors from Centralia Sandoval Salem Odin and Vernon. The Patoka degree staff exemplified the work for one candidate Dana Anderson whose performance was praised. Next meetingOct with Centralia Lodge No 596 on February 15.
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Rebekahs
Patoka
Centralia
Sandoval
Salem
Odin
Vernon
Dana Anderson
Elevator Company Holds Annual Meet
The Co- Operative Elevator Company held its annual meeting last Saturday and presented a satisfactory annual report to stockholders. Directors for expired terms were reelected: John Belcher Wes Martin and T P Walker. Executive session followed the stockholders meeting. Officers include President John Rogier Vice President Wes Martin Secretary Philip Mojonnier Treasurer W B Rogier.
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Co- Operative Elevator Company
John Belcher
Wes Martin
T. P. Walker
John Rogier
Philip Mojonnier
W. B. Rogier
Million Dollar Gift From Freemasons Shocks Capital
On December 27, 1927 in Washington DC Capt John H Cowles Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of Freemasons presented George Washington University with one million dollars to establish a School of Government without conditions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
John H. Cowles Soverign
Scottish Rite of Freemasons
Supreme Council
George Washington University
Christian Church Bible School and Officer Elections
Christian Church conducts Bible School at 9 30 a m with services on last Sunday of each month Saturday night 7 30 p m and Sunday 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Officers for the new year elected Supt L Perrine Assistant Supt Madelyn Porter Secretary Hulda Tacke Pianist Alice Murfin Treasurer Ora Smith Teachers Bible Class Chas Foltz Loyal Workers Ora Smith Willing Workers Katie Hudspeth Junior Boys and Girls Ruby Eagan Beginners Alice Murfin Chorister Blanche McAllen Serg William Pilger of Ramsey visited Patoka last Friday
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Christian Church Sunday School
L. Perrine
Madelyn Porter
Hulda Tacke
Alice Murfin
Ora Smith
Chas. Foltz
Katie Hudspeth
Ruby Eagan
Blanche McAllen
Local Notes Palette of Visitors and Sales in Patoka
Salem visitors Leo C. Walker and Patoka Hardware promote January specials on rugs stoves and piano. Vernon luminaries Lem Meador and Lucas Crawford drop by. Decatur visitors John Hathaway Rudy and D. R. Livesay clan make rounds. Republican hopeful Grant Fritscher midweek call. Misses Eagan McAllen head to St Louis for shopping.
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Leo C. Walker
Salem
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
William Pilger
Ramsey
Lem Meador
Vernon
Patoka Hardwcre & Furniture
Lucas Crawford
Patoka
John Hathaway
Rudy
Decatur
P. C. Mojonnier
Robert
St. Louis
P. J. Mojonnier
Turner
Carrigan Farm
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Company
P. B. Simcox
A&k P. B
Albion
Elsie Belcher-Gray
Elwood Brown
Grant Fritscher
Dietrich
Congress
Illinois
Bridgeport
Odin
Ruby Eagan
Blanche McAllen
River Bridge
Charles Anderson
Geo. J. Wasem
Joe Simcox
J. M. Smith
Wimberley
South Carolina
Centralia
Walter Warren
Local Milk Plant Orders Bigger Equipment at Patoka Dairy
The Patoka Dairy Company plans an equipment upgrade including an automatic can washer to handle rising business. December sales show John Williams supplying 8,267 pounds for a $215.77 check, with Claud Adams close behind at 7,174 pounds and $182.92.
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Patoka Dairy Company
Patoka
John Williams
Claud Adams
Claud
S. M. Spurgeon Announces For State Legislature
Local resident S. M. Spurgeon announces candidacy for the State Legislature. He says he is capable and well qualified after six years of contact with the body, which has given him valuable experience to serve the district.
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S. M. Spurgeon
Union Service Set for Jan 29 at Methodist Church
The regular fifth Sunday Union Church Service will be held Sunday evening January 29 in the Methodist Church South. Judge Wilson of Centralia will give the address and the Union Chorus will provide special music. The service starts at 7 o'clock.
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Union
Methodist Church, South
Wilson
Centralia
Union Chorus
Preaching at M. E. Church South Sunday
A notice announces preaching at the M. E. Church South on Sunday morning January 29, 1928 at 10 45.
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M. E. Church South
Music trio invited for M E revival at Shoberier
Brother Ed Hartley and Sisters Leona Walz and Georgia Cruse attended the revival at Shoberier Wednesday evening this week. Ed Blankinship served as committee chairman to invite the trio to provide music. Elmer W. Belcher accompanied them.
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Ed Hartley
Leona Walz
Georgia Cruse
Shoberier
Ed Blankinship
Elmer W. Belcher
Meteor Combination Funeral and Ambulance car debut
Lucas Crawford of Smith Crawford Funeral firm announces a new Meteor Combination Funeral and Ambulance car. The Duco finished vehicle, with Continental Red Seat Eight motor, arrived Vernon after a trip from Piqua, Ohio, and impressed locals with its advanced comforts and electric-like speed.
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Lucas Crawford
Smith- Crawford Funeral
Patoka
Vernon
Lucas
Piqua
Ohio
Local Independents Edge Vandalia 24 22 in Close Battle
Patoka defeated Vandalia 24 to 22 after a 9 to 2 first quarter. Switzer, famed Kinmundy coach, starred as tackle while hit and run plays highlighted the game on Vandalia’s floor. Local fans found the outcome satisfactory despite sparse reporting from Vandalia papers.
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Vandalia Independents
Vandalia
Patoka
Switzer
Kinmundy
Centralia All-star Grade team tops Grade School 16 to 8
Centralia's All-star Grade team coached by Robin McCall defeated the Grade School squad 16 to 8 last Monday in a local matchup. A No komis Cardinals game under Jim Bottomley was postponed to an undetermined date. High School plans four remaining games ending with trips and visits through February.
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Centralia
Robin McCall
Nokomis Cardinals
Jim Bottomley
Honor Roll Additions Highlight Local Residents
The community welcomes new members to the Honor Roll since last week. Names include H. G. Hudspieh W. J. Adams John J. O Neil Mrs. E B Sherman T P Walker G W Grrett Allen Alexander M D Walker Mrs I J Cox George Mason Andrew Foster Cc H Wilkins Mrs L Bates C O Olson Mrs W E Eagan Nick Lutz J H Peddicord and C N Walker. Plenty of room without crowding so take your time but hurry.
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H. G. Hudspieh
W. J. Adams
John J. O’neil
E. EB. Sherman
T. P. Walker
G. W. Grrett
Allen Alexander
M. D. Walker
I. J. Cox
George Mason
Andrew Foster
Cc. H. Wilkins
L. Bates
C. O. Olson
W. E. Eagan
Nick Lutz
Local Man Arrested in Decatur
Lester Hathaway of this place was arrested in Decatur last Monday and held for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies Barnhill and Maxey pursued him the same evening. he was taken to the Salem jail charged with larceny for robbing Robert Walton’s residence here last week. A preliminary hearing is set for next Wednesday in Justice Geo Ballance’s court, with Attorney Charles H. Holt for the defense and Dew for the prosecution.
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Lester Hathaway
Decatur
Marion County Sheriffs Office
Barnhill
Maxey
Salem
Robert Waltons
Geo. Ballances
Charles H. Holt
Dew
Patoka Pentecostal Sunday School and Meetings Schedule
Pentecostal church in Patoka invites public to Sunday School at 9 45 a m with officers and teachers listed. Cottage prayer meetings held Wednesdays at 7 p m with Bible class and primary teachers named.
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Patoka Pentecostal
George A. Smith
Lewis Gray
James Gray
Treas
Gray
Kart
Dukes
Luther Caldwell
Nellie Smith
Malan 80th Anniversary Celebrated by Family
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier and Mr and Mrs Karl Outhouse drove to Highland to join Levi Malan’s children in celebrating his 80th birthday. The day was enjoyed and all wished Mr Malan many happy returns.
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P. J. Mojonnier
Karl Outhouse
Highland Monday
Levi Malan
Mr. Malan
W. M. U. Quarterly Meeting at Patoka Church
The W. M. U. Quarterly Meeting of Kaskaskia Association will be held at Patoka Baptist Church on Jan 31 1928 starting 10:00 AM. Discussion topic is What hath God wrought in forty years of WWMU work with speakers Miss Annabel Wall Rev Earl Throgmorton and Rev Christman among others. Members urged to attend. visitors welcome.
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Kaskaskia Association
Patoka Baptist Church
Www. M. U. Work
Annabel Wall
du Quoin
Earl Throgmorton
Wisetown
Christman
Vandalia
High School Team Schedules Weekender Games
The schedule lists games for a high school team on Saturday January 28 in Iuka, Friday February 3 in Vandalia, Friday February 10 in Beckemeyer, and Friday February 17 in Kinmundy with home and away status noted.
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Iuka
Vandalia High School
Beckmeyer
Kinmundy
Vandalia
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Gov. Small
Marion County
Rebekahs Meeting
Elevator Company
Masons
Union Service Announced
Albert T. Reid
Sueroot
Ress Autocar
Smith-Crawford
Pentecostal Church
Malan
W. M. U. Quarterly Meeting
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