Electric chair replaces gibbet in Illinois death penalty plan
Governor Small approves a switch from hanging to the electric chair for executions in Illinois. The law creates three execution centers Joliet Chester Cook County and assigns warden led supervision with attending officials. it also revises robbery armed and burglary penalties and notes existing sentences remain for some cases.
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Springfield
Adop
Italia
Senate
Small
Charles H. Thompson
Arrisburg
Ilinois State
Joliet
Ilinois
Chester
Cook County
Quincy
Danville
Illinois State Penitentiary
Jollat
Heath
Illinois
Commonwealth
P. N. M. Kleih
Will County
Vernon Fourth of July Picnic a Great Success
Vernon celebrated the Fourth with a morning ball game about 9 a.m. and afternoon contests, a large crowd, and a second game between Flora and Vernon that drew seven to eight hundred. The day featured music, speeches by Hon. Paul Kramer, and a late-night program with Rev. Fox. Proceeds support the cemetery fund, and residents praised the organization and crowds, hoping for future Picnics.
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Vernon
Paul Kramer
Salem
Flora
Vandalia
Farina
Patoka
Sandoval
Centralia
Kinmundy
Shobonier
St. Paul
Augsburg
Fox
Clinton Man Granted Bankruptcy Papers
Two men were adjudged bankrupt in the 8th District Court here. Lynn Ell of Clinton listed liabilities at 901.63 and assets at 384, all of which he claimed for exemption. T Campbell of Decatur listed liabilities at 6194.94 and assets also for ademption.
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Lynnell
Clinton
T. Campbell
Decatur
Well Known Young Couple Weds in Effingham
Walter Leicht and Miss Elizabeth Lucas were united in marriage July 10 at Effingham by Rev. Shafer of the M E Church. The bride is daughter of Mrs. E Lucas of Centralia and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. George Leicht near Boulder. Both are well known and respected. friends wish them happiness.
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Walter Leicht
Elizabeth Lucas
Effingham
Shafer
M. E. Church
E. Lucas
Centralia
George Leicht
Boulder
Governor to attend hard road opening in Illinois
Springfield Illinois July 18 Governor Small will attend the opening of State Highway No 34 from Golconda to Harrisburg on July 19 A free barbecue and highway tour are planned for about 5000 visitors with delegations from Harrisburg Elizabethtown Rosidarie Metropolis and Vienna coordinating through Golconda business groups
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Springfield
Ill
Small
Golconda
Harrisburg
Elizabethtown
Rosidarie
Metropolis
Vienna
McCall patterns sold at Hill Bros and travel touches Patoka visitor
L E Grissom once a Farina newspaper man now with Acme Paper Co in St Louis toured Patoka as a business visitor on Tuesday.
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McCall Paterns
Hill Bros
L. E. Grissom
Farina
Acme Pape Co
St. Louis
Patoka
Complete Picnic Committee Roster Announced
The American Legion released a full list of committee members for the Pa toka two day picnic. Entries include Entertainment Program Advertising Concessions Sports Grounds Stands and Finance chairs with numerous local names across roles.
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Picnic
The
American Legion
Patoka
Prominent Arnold Chapel Resident Dies Suddenly
Matthew S. Walker of Arnold Chapel died July 11 1927 at his home east of Vernon after a few hours illness. He was 69 and leaves wife Mrs Mary Walker six children Samuel Edwin in Chicago Martha Pauline Mary Jane James A Emma Elizabeth and Robert Edwin. one sister Mrs Mattie Knight of Salem and one uncle Alex Massey of Vernon. He attended Methodist church all his life and was active in Sunday School and prayer meetings. Funeral held at Arnold Chapel July 14. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
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M. S. Walker
Arnold
Matthew S. Walker
Iuka
David E. Walker
Vernon
Methodist Church
Mary §. Walker
Martha Pauline
Mary Jane
James A
Emma Elizabeth
Samuel Edwin Walker
Chicago
Helen Ruth
Harold Walker Jones
Robert Edwin Walker
Mattie E. Knight
Salem
Alex Massey
Arnold Chapel
Carlton
Ramsey
Evergreen Cemetery
Senate bill increases salaries of state attorneys
Springfield Ill July 12 State s attorneys elected in 1928 will receive higher pay under Senate Bill No 68. The bill, passed by Senate March 15 and by the House June 1, becomes law without Governor Small's signature. Salaries vary by county population from 125 per 1000 to 8000 annually, with reductions for some ranges.
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Springfield
Ill
Senate
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
House
Small
Henry County Plans 70 Foot Highway Expansion
Henry County board of supervisors and the state Division of Highways discuss a 70 foot wide right of way for State Road No. 82 between Cambridge and Geneseo. The plan adds side roadways including a gravel truck lane and a dirt team road to protect the 18 foot concrete surface.
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Springfield, II
Cambridge
Geneseo
Henry County Board of Supervisors
State Division of Highways
Brockelmeyer Farm Home Raided
Sheriff Joe Reagan of Carlyle searched the Brockelmeyer home on Toad Island after investigating a theft of auto cushions and a sale at Carlyle. A search warrant found home brew among visitors. William Brockelmeyer was arraigned in Carlyle and posted bail pending future proceedings.
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Joe Ragen
Carlyle
Toad Island
Cahoon Boys
Corb Tunes Automobile
Brockelmeyer
Young Towler
Towler
William Brocklemeyer
Joe Reagan
Lodge Chapter Entertainment Honors Past Matrons and Patrons
On July 11, 1927 Victoria Chapter No. 233 held a regular meeting with a march into the star for past Worthy Matrons and Patrons. Twenty participated. lists include Mrs. M. Gray and Mrs. Josie Vallow among the Past Matrons and Dr. Murfin, Geo. Wasem, and Mr. Irvin among the Past Patrons. Each received a floral coque and refreshments followed amid a large crowd of about fifty five.
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Victoria Chapter
Star
M. Gray
Josie Vallow
Josie Simcox
Lillie Blankinship
Ollie Farmer
Sallie Porter
Bessie Murfin
Augusta Pope
Augusta Pope, Mrs. Danbury
Dr. Murfin
Geo. Wasem
Mr. Irvin
Fall Injures Worker at Vandalia Pool Construction
Taylor Nall was struck by a falling scaffold at a Vandalia swimming pool project and suffered serious scalp injuries. He is on the road to recovery following the accident.
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Taylor Nall
Vandalia
Toad Island Supper Declared Big Community Success
Those who ran the Ice Cream Supper at Toad Island last Saturday night report a grand success. The event boosted community spirit with cooperation from Patoka and the Patoka band and earned thanks to the band members.
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Toad Island
Patoka
Illinois passes 6000 mile mark in roads
Springfield July 18 More than 6000 miles of concrete highways cross Illinois now the Division of Highways reports This total amounts to over one sixth of all concrete highways in the United States If the state highways were laid north and south they would form fourteen 18 foot concrete slabs from the Wisconsin line to Cairo
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Springfield
Illinois
Division of Highways
United States
Wisconsin Line
Cairo
Man Injured at Britt Farm Shows Improvement
Morris Willis sustained a hand injury while operating a binder on the Britt farm but is markedly better. Also advertised: Purple top globe turnip seed priced at 35 cents per pound at Hil Bros.
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Morris Willis
Hil Bros
Household Science Club Meeting at Legion Hall
The Household Science club will meet at the Legion Hall Saturday afternoon, July 23, due to gym practices for the Saturday night entertainment. The program includes Roll Call How I Would Like to Spend Vacation. Pino Solo Martha Limecox Reading Mrs. Fred Black Vocal Solo Florence Cain Reading Anna Belcher Piano Solo Alice Murfin.
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Household Science Club
Legion Hall
Elswhere
Pino
Martha Limecox
Fred Black
Florence Cain
Anna Belcher
Alice Murfin
Missionary Society and Y W A Gather For Meetings
The Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met with Mrs. W. B. Rogier on Tuesday afternoon with nine members and one visitor. The topic Marvels of Salvation was discussed by members. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The Y W A met at Miss Vivian Nattier's home with two visitors present. Next month a mission study book will be studied.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
W. B. Rogier
Right
Vivian Nattier
Rathbone to Attend Salem Reunion on August 3
Congressman at Large Henry R. Rathbone will visit the Salem Reunion on Wednesday August 3. He is a noted orator and a leading figure in the United States Congress, widely admired in Marion County. The event is expected to draw one of the reunion’s largest crowds.
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Henry R. Rathbone
Salem
Hno
Mr. Rathbone
Marion County
United States Congress
Double Penalty for Auto Theft in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers pass Wood’s law increasing auto theft penalties to one to twenty years in prison. Fences handling stolen cars face the same sentence. The prior two to fifteen year provision was struck down by the state supreme court, doubling the maximum under the new statute. Support came from across the state amid robbery precedents.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Small
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Senate
Will Let Contracts On 65 Miles Road
Springfield Illinois July 18 The Department of Public Works and Buildings announces bids for about 65 miles of hard roads plus grading and bridge contracts to be opened July 27. Lettings at the Division of Highways headquarters. Hard road awards in DuPage Ford Will Warren Mercer Peoria Macoupin Madison Menard White Gallatin Monroe and Lake. Grading awards in Richland and Monroe counties with bridge contracts in Moultrie Richland Monroe and Madison counties.
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Springfield
Ill
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
DuPage
Ford
Will
Warren
Mercer
Peoria
Macoupin
Madison Menard
White
Gallatin
Monroe
Lake
Richland
Moultrie
Madison
Missionary Society Meeting At M E Church South
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M E Church South met yesterday afternoon at the church with Mrs Ellen Simcox leading the lesson on Our Foreign Missionary Enterprise. Several talks followed by Mrs Alexander Mrs Rogier Willis Mrs Vallow and Mrs Beach. Mrs Lora Altom gave a fine talk on the Bible Lesson. The next meeting will be at the church the third Tuesday in August.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Ellen Simcox
Alexander
Rogier
Willis
Vallow
Lora Altom
Ust
Harper family returns home after eastern tour
W. E. Harper and family paused their eastern states tour in Patoka on Sunday to deal with a family death. They will return east soon. Mr Harper’s father died near Marion a few days ago.
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W. E. Harper
Patoka
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BE. L. DeLay
Millard Rogier
Rev. Willis
J. M. Smith
B. N. Griffin
Cecil Martin
Artie Rogier
M. Spurgeon
T. B. Walker
Rea Gray
W. F. Wagner
Wes Martin
Fred Gilley
Clark Simcox
James M. Emerson
W. H. Cain
Geo. Purcell
Geo. Ballance
Harold Jolliff
Noble Bryant
Roy Jones
Geo. Nattier
E. Altom
Chas. Hill
Seth Martin
J. L. Belcher
BE L. DeLay
Everett Purdue
Maurice Ballance
Allie Gray
Wm. Perkins
Opal
James Thompson
Addis Walton
John Nichols
John Jennings
A. M. Peek
Dick Wasem
T. E. Irvin
GC. N. Cruse
Louie Wasem
Hugh MecKimmey
Ben Thalman
Roy Thompson
John Williams
Roy Malan
Oscar Hill
Orville Geary
Edoris Belcher
Ed Anderson
J. Alexander
Iran Caldwell
FinanceFranklin
P. Belcher
F. M. Smith
Warren K. McNichol
Dr. DuComb
P. B. Simcox
John Rogier
Henry County
Brockelmeyer Farm
LODGE
Ldes
Womans Missionary Society
Womens Missionary Society Meeting
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