New Serial Starts In This Issue A Fatal Smashup
Two young men driving from Burley toward Beattdale witness a fatal river road crash after a booze truck collides with a touring car killing a woman. One driver is identified as Scoots Libbey, who flees, while Forbes contemplates consequences and a county constable prepares to detain the surviving driver. The scene shifts to local reactions and ongoing investigations.
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Burley
Beattdale
Eddie
Edison Forbes
Forbes
Paulin
Scoots Libbey
Byley
Libbey
United States
Detroit
Watermans Hill
Scottdale
Sera
Chicago
Lancaster
Loomis
Rel
Stephen
Wooton
Highlands Township
Purity Baking Co Hosts SHOBONIER Faithful Guests in Pana
At Purity Baking Co in Pana a large group from Baptist and Methodist churches attended last Thursday night. Each church received a $10 cash gift. Every attendee got a loaf of bread and cars were refueled with gas. Funeral services for Mrs Alpha Kelly were held at the Methodist church on Monday evening. She died after a brief illness leaving Ira Kelly and three children. She ran a restaurant. she has nine siblings including a brother in Hidalgo and a sister Mrs F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Metzger
Fam Ly
Woodriver
M. E
Earl Martin
Watson
Miller
E. M. Arnold
Miles
Wallace Robinson
Chicago
G. E. Robinson
Dallas
Logan
Pr. Leever
Pout
Leever
George A Metzger
Illinois
Governor Small
Florence Ten
Alma
George Metzger
Rollie Kloss
Florida
Sident
Marshall
Bob Kloss
Chas
B.F. Rottan
Ghd. Metziver
Purity Baking Co
Pana
Baptist
Methodist
Alpha Kelly
Ira Kelly
Hidalgo
Religious attendance rises in Patoka churches
Two churches reported their largest Sunday attendance in three months while Patoka totals remained below the peak. The Religious Advancement Organization notes overall churchgoer engagement across the area.
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Patoka
Sandy Branch Revival Meeting Report Promises Great Baptismal Service
Over the past two weeks at the Sandy Branch Shed revival converts rise to twenty three as the old sin serpent is defeated. A baptismal service is expected next Sunday at two o'clock near the Blackburn bridge with Evangelist Geo Joyner of Benton Ark preaching, Hoag in charge.
Union Meeting of Patoka Churches
The fifth Sunday Union meeting of Patoka area churches will be at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Each church will participate with songs, prayers, scripture, short talks on Bible use in schools and youth duties to the church, followed by musical numbers and a benediction.
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M._E. Ghyreh South—Short talk, apa gil an
Howard Riley Returns to Fireman Duty on LC
Howard Riley has returned to his work as a fireman on the LC. through this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Riley
Vacationers and workers noted in PTO town items
Everett Wernsman on short home leave due to ptomaine poisoning from Peoria. Walter Clay Adams and Thomas Eriah Williams depart for summer trip with light baggage and beach attire. Tom Altom and family vacationing to St. Louis and Elsberry Missouri. J W Crawford and Beecher City family visiting relatives after return from S I N U. Patoka Bakery advertises bread delivery and potatoes 50 cents a peck.
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Everett Wernsman
Peoria
St. Louis
Elsberry
Patoka Bakery
Altoms
J. W. Crawford
Beecher City
Crawford
Adamses Welcome Patricia Ann In Decatur
Announcement from Decatur states the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Adams. The newborn has been named Patricia Ann and is welcomed by the family.
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Patoka
Chas. Adams
Decatur
Patricia Ann
Eight Page Week Delivers More Country News
The publication announces an eight page edition focusing on country news with less advertising this week. Readers are urged to expect more in-depth local reporting and community items across the eight pages.
Card of Thanks from Vandeventer Belcher family
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors who assisted us during our recent bereavement and loss of our daughter and companion. Elihu Vandeventer T W Belcher and family thank you for your kindness.
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Elihu Vandeventer
T. W. Belcher
Truth as Way and Word in Christian Science Teachings
Sunday readings for all Christian Science churches centered on Truth, with Psalms 86.11 as Golden Text and John 1 1 14 17 as key citations. The Science and Health excerpt discusses Christ, Truth demonstrated by Jesus, proving Spirit over flesh and healing.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Moses Wat
Jesus Christ
John
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ
Jesus
Illinois plans monuments to Cannon and Douglas
Springfield Illinois July 26 Illinois plans monuments to Uncle Joe Cannon and Stephen A Douglas the first to stand in Danville at a cost of 25000 dollars the second in Winchester where Douglas began his law practice in the state
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Joe” Cannon
Stephen A. Douglas
Danville
Winchester
Douglas
For Sale Classified Items Include Pigs Chickens Pianos
Various sale notices list eight week old pigs at five dollars each from R T Sisson Ashley Illinois, chickens two months old with prices via Mary Cahill Patoka Indiana, potatoes onions and Coca Cola kegs offered by Henry Williams C N Cruse. Piano and player piano from P A Starck Piano Company St Louis Missouri available with low monthly payments and transfer of account. Includes contact information and dates 7 1 27 7 22.
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Henry Williams
C. N. Cruse
R. T. Sisson
Ashley
Ill
David Gerrish
Patoka
Mary Cahill
P. A. Starck Piano Company
Olive Str
St. Louis
Olive St
Publication Notice in Marion County Court Realty Sale
Public notice from Marion County Court names W W G Wilson administrator of Elizabeth True deceased as plaintiff seeking an order to sell estate real estate to pay debts. It lists heirs and devisees including Henry C True Mary Williams John Williams Frank Freeman Elisha Freeman Julia Reed and Mary Rogers with location in Illinois, notice date July 26 1927 and term September 1927.
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Marion County
W. G. Wilson
Elizabeth True
Henry C. True
Mary Williams
John Williams
Frank ¥. Freeman
Elisha Freeman
Julia Reed
Ellen Price
Mary. Rogers
Jenny Cy True
John “Wiliams
Frank F. Pan
Elisha Pyreeman
Julia Ree
W.W. G. Wilson
Marion
Illinois
City of
Salem
Mlinoiss
Frank P. Finn
Mary ‘Rogers
Winoie
Kramer
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Michael J. Phillips
Michael V. Phillips
Henry Jay Lee
Autocaster Service
Shobonier
Cingintononny
Sss M. Fy
Souths
THE
Sandy Branch
Union Meeting OF
Patoka Churches
Helen Wills
California
U.S
Christian Science Churches
Cannon
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