Local social notes from Shobonier and surroundings
Residents and visitors around Shobonier and nearby towns share weekly calls and stays. Names include Ruth Kirkman Alice Gerard Fred Metzger and many others visiting relatives in Vandalia Rose Hill Patoka Decatur and Centralia. Betty Session improves at Vandalia Hospital and several families travel to see kin in Kansas City Vernon and Augsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliffie Lane
Ella Emerson
Stringtown
Ruth Kirkman
Alice Gerard
Joe Smith
D.M. Cowger
Ed Blankinship
Anna Bingham
St. Louis
George Ehrat
Martin Krug
Fred von Behren
Wm. Wirhan
Cecil Smith
Vandalia
Centralia
Fred Sasse
Carbondale
Edward Sprinkle
Decatur
Cowger
Cooper
Zora Pollock
Art
Kansas City
Wm. Ehlers
Heckethorn
Pollock
D. M. Cowger
Earl
Rose Hill
Fehren Willett
Andrey
Bert Manion
Jasper Leninger
Betty Session
Vandalia Hospital
Ed Anderson
Patoka
Tommy Nance
Alton
Wm. Swick
Cox Farm
Cummins
Cecil Metzger
Albert Metzger
Champaign
Albert
Willie Metzger
Paul Metzger
Clara Dees
Frank Perry
Albert Perry
Walter Meseke
Viola Rubin
Augsburg
Carson Brothers
Fred Metzger
George Willett
Wm. Perry
Sam Hopkins
Alma Centralia visits and funeral noted
A long list of local visits and arrivals includes Mamie Smith in Centralia, Floyd Williams from Chicago visiting relatives, and multiple residents from nearby towns in Alma and Centralia. George Dugan dies at home with funeral and burial in Alma cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Smith
Centralia
Floyd Williams
Chicago
Andy Williams
Magnes Lucas
Near Salem
Alma
Hilary Smith
Decatur
Glen Walters
Albert Hampton
Granite City
Edith Williams
Danville
H. Stipp
Dan Laux
Herschel Frambe
Ray White
Odin
White
Rosa Winks
Nona Higgins
Champaign
John Broom
U. of I
Geo. Dugan
Bro. Spurlin
Helen Gardner
June Arnold
Gregory
Nora Fox
Bernice Gutherie
Sprouse
Lila Pullen
Leslie Sullens
Leslie
Ed McWhirter
Frank Aldrich
Buster Bender
Rolla
Glen Suilens
Andy Winks
Sam Clayton
Loren Williams
Harold Powell
Noah Rhodes
Dorothy Shamrock
Fire Destroys Court House and Fehren Building
Firefighters battled a large blaze at dawn Sunday in Stombaugh Hill. The Court House and the Fehren building suffered extensive damage in the third major fire in two weeks. Harry Lear known as Punk Wheeler was overcome by smoke and rushed to Greer Hospital where he rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fehren
Harry Lear
Punk Wheeler
Greer Hospital
Mulberry Grove Bank to be Occupied. Local Notes
Mulberry Grove Bank ready for occupancy as community updates mention changes in local sentiments about coal. Mrs C R Torrence, Mrs Ella Hawkins, Mary Stobaugh and daughter visited Grandma Davis on Thursday afternoon. Ralph Deering was a Hill Saturday caller. Arthur Cocagne marked his twelfth birthday with a family supper and theater party. Mrs John Wolff improving. J R Stombaugh and family visited Mulberry Grove Thursday on business. Margaret Oberg spent Saturday with Marybell Stombaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stombaugh
Mulberry Grove
C. R. Torrence
Ella Hawkins
Mary Stobaugh
Grandma Davis
Ralph Deering
Arthur Cocagne
Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Cystex can relieve bladder irritation and backache within 48 hours. It urges purchasing at drug stores with a money back guarantee if there is no quick improvement and notes a price of 60 cents.
Standard Oil Indiana Reports Year of Growth and Expansion
Stockholders hear that Standard Oil Company Indiana with 87 000 owners and 40 000 employees describes a successful year. The acquisition of Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company expands reach to the United States and several Central and South American countries. The firm notes extended service and a large crude oil reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company
United States
Standard Oil Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shobonier
Wardsville
Chris Ehrat
James Metzger
Vernon
John Thompson
Stanley Dees
Clyde Dees
Richard Rawcliffe
Mary Rawcliffe
Todd & Todd Firm
Frances
Vandalia High School
West
Ray Boston
Guy Clark
Harvey
Ransom Williams
Frank Cox
Don Bousman
Colorado
Lizzie Williams
T. E. Tate
Bob Jenkins
Monte Vista
Colo
Icastoria
Liberty Theatre
Vandalia Talking Pictures
Buddy Rogers
Nancy Carroll
Royal Hawkiis
Marion Davies
the Street Girl
Rio Rita
Patoka Farmers’ Co-Opert
Illinois
Stombaugh Hill
Standard Oil
C.T
Will Rogers
S. O
Columbia Broadcasting System
Detroit , Fort Wayne
Wichita Chicago
Denver
WCCO
Minneapolis
KSCJ
Sioux City
Idianapolis
KOIL
Couneil
Fargo
Sousa
Mme
Louise Homer
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