Oliver October Baxter and the Rumley Mystery
Oliver October Baxter faces a town stirred by a gypsy prophecy and a rumor of his father’s disappearance. Uncle Horace warns of a driven investigation as Oliver plans to clear his name while courting Jane Sage, with a sheriff’s probe looming and the village watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver October Baxter
Rumley
Oliver October
Sypey Tesen
J. Baxter
Josephine
Herbert
Oliver
Jane
Marmaduke
Parge
Horace Gooch
Gooch
A-Taw
Return of Mrs. Sage Triggers Crowds in Rumley
In Rumley the return of Mrs. Sage after a 23 year absence sparks a wave of excitement. A massive crowd gathers at the depot as the Chicago-bound train arrives. Sammy Parr directs the scene and offers Mrs. Sage a ride home, while Mr. Sage looks overwhelmed at the spectacle.
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Jane
Josephine
Ang
Josephine Judge
Illustrated Sunday
Pictorial
Herbert
Sammy
Mr. Sage
Mrs. Sage
Oliver October
Sammy Parrs
Oliver
Doc Lansing
Harbor Point
Mich
Muriel
Jim O’brien
Quate
Sammy Parr
Rumley
Brubaker Automobile Case Verdict Published
The Brubaker auto collision verdict was announced with Clifford Brubaker killed and Billy and George Brunton crippled. Jurors faced difficulty agreeing, and Emil Strope of Jefferson City and John Belding of Syracuse were discharged from custody after the inquest led by Coroner Ed Anderson with Lucas Crawford on the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Clifford Brubaker
Billy Brunton
George Brunton
Register
Emil Strope
Jefferson City
John Belding
Syracuse
Ind
Three Motor Busses Given Certificates In Illinois
Shrinefield July 13. The Illinois Commerce Commission granted certificates to three motor bus companies and denied two. The Community Motor Bus Company was refused authority to run Belleville to Nashville, while the Jones Transfer Company was denied service between Rockford New Milford and Monrie Center. Authorized routes include Superior Motor Bus Company from Masconthh to Nashville Red Live Motor Company from Grenville to Vandilla and the Triefecy Transit Company from andalix to Killingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrinefield
Tlinois Commerce Commission
Community Motor Bus Company
Belleville
Nashville
Jones Transfer Company
Rockford
New Milford
Monrie Center
Superior Motor Bus Company
Masconthh
Red Live Motor Company
Grenville
Vandilla
Triefecy Transit Company
Local Insurance Company Near 1000 Members Purchases Vernon Mutual
L. W. Ballance and wife may move back to Patoka and he may take a manager post at Superior Mutual Benefit Association. The local Insurance Company is near 1000 members, a notable achievement for a young firm. This week it absorbed Vernon Mutual, with policyholders transferring to the local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Ballance
Patoka
L. W
Superior Mutual Benefit Association
Vernon Mutual Company
Texas Residents Visit Patoka Relatives
Dr. L J Katzenberger and his wife and son Joseph visit John W Thompson and wife in Patoka from July 8 to 13. Mrs Thompson travels to Chicago for a medical exam with Dr H P Lipp. The Katzenbergers return to Patoka, then leave for Granite City after attending to Walnut Ridge business. Frank and Howard Katzenberger enter the State cotton contest with a $1000 prize on one acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Katzenberger
Joseph
John W. Thompson
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Granite City
Court Day Or Night Here In Vernon Fight
Sue Mays swore out a criminal warrant against Minnie O Neil and Edwin O Neil for assault and disturbing the peace. Constable George White brought them to court before Justice Carter at 10 4 May 5. The trial is set for 10 a m Saturday. A later clash between Cyrus Nichols and Thalman is expected tonight. A special reporter will cover next week’s round by round.
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Sue Mays
Vernon
Minnie O’neil
Edwin O'neil
O'Neil
George White
Istrate Carter
Cyrus Nichols
Thalman
Noy
Local News Notes Miss Helen Roberts Graduation Event
Miss Helen Roberts of Tudiatapolis attends her graduation event with family and friends. The note mentions a Sunday gathering and celebratory plans with close relations.
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Helen Roberts
Tudiatapolis
Patoka News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Sales
Readable items include visits by Percy Gaston and Lee Wallis of the State Game and Fish Department, Ed Anderson from Salem and Centralia, and Ira Martin with Roy Jones from St. Louis. Local real estate deals, new wheat on the market, and a sale of the McGumphrey tract near Patoka are noted, along with several births and social visits.
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Sue Hill
Urbana
Miss Smith
Sarah Richardson
Four Mile Prairie
Altoms
Percy Gaston
Lee Wallis
State Game and Fish Department
Ed Anderson
Salem
Centralia
Ira Martin
Roy Jones
St. Louis
Indianapolis
L. W. Ballance
J. W. Alexander
Kinmundy
Chilton
Walton
Roberts
Ramsey
Cruse
Ruby Cruse-Lee
Walter Adams
Walters Block
John Simcox
McGumphrey
Patoka
John Thalman
Oscar Davis
Jess Pugh
Darrel
Henry Pugh
Johnny Simcox
Paul Troyer
John Ashton
Minocqua
Wis
Edward Worms
Carl Simcox
Harold Tally
Paul Stephens
Olney
James Wasem
West Frankfort
Austin Simcox and Family
Pana
Victor Griffin
Centralia Hospital
Carl Meadors
Joe Livesay
Decatur
W. F. Campbell
Cabbage Chapel
Francis J. Rogier
Peters
John Nelson
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Haley-Cruse
Earl Ransford
Arlene
Springfield
Frank Porter
Ruby Eagan
al Smith
Vernon
St. Peter
Alec Massey
George Walton
Lizzie Doolen
Joe Wickenhouser
Clyde Belcher
A. Smith
I Louis
Fredonia Community Notes and Sunday Visits
Sunday gatherings show Bro Lawler with Herman Muck and family. Arthur Stevens and wife from Omaha attended Fredonia church. J P Jensen and family of Shattac visited B McHuney and wife. Lawler conducted a resale appointment. Merédith and Logan referenced in local chatter. Bundy and J F Tathert noted in community activity.
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Bro. Lawler
Herman Muck
Arthur Stevens
Omaha
Nebraska
Fredocia
J P
Jensen
Shattac
Illinois Service Recognition Board to complete bonus payments
By January 1 the Illinois Service Recognition Board will finish paying 55 million dollars in bonuses to eligible ex service men and hand records to the adjutant general. About 200 claims remain and will be resolved soon. The board reports 286 641 claims filed with 286 449 disposed, 266 958 paid, 19 491 disallowed, 102 pending. The original appropriation was 55 million with 201 686 in bond premiums, totaling 55 201 86 dollars. 54 916 599 had been spent by June 16, leaving 285 087. about 135 000 will cover the 500 remaining claims, leaving roughly 150 000 in the fund.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Service Recognition Board
Illinois
Adjutant General's Office
Carlos Black
Joseph, A. Jaworski
Bandits Loot Mattoon Filling Station
Two unmasked bandits roped a Mattoon Illinois gas station attendant at 9 am this morning nabbed about 53 dollars from the cash drawer. They forced fear with revolver threats and fled in a Chevrolet touring car westbound on De Witt avenue toward Route 16. The suspects, described as over 30, speaking broken English and resembling foreigners, wore dirty work clothes and had Ohio license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoonery
Preston
de Witt Avenue
Ohio
Tammany Hails Gov. Smith as Next President
New York July 6 Gov Smith was acclaimed the next President of the United States at an Independence Day rally in Tammany Hall. Chief Sachem John R Voorhis introduced him and urged a pledge for July 4 1928. Smith accepted the nomination before about 2000 cheering supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gov. Smith
United States
Tammany Hall
Sachem
John R. Voorhis
Board of Elections
Voorhis
Guv. Smith
Smith
Klan Parade Through Des Moines Leads by City Official
About 20,000 Ku Klux Klan members paraded through Des Moines during the Iowa Klan convention. They were led by John W. Kenney, city superintendent of public safety, in a display that drew wide attention.
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Iowa
Inu Klux Klan
Des Moines
John W. Kenney
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Horace
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New York City
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Gilford Hammon
Keysport
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Fredonia News
State Bonus Board
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