Typhoid Warning Urges Vaccination Across Illinois
State health director Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings warns motorists during pre tour season about rising typhoid cases. Illinois records 2130 infections last year, 45 percent higher than 1924, with 326 deaths and $500,000 in losses. Automobiles spread infection as travelers seek water and food away from home. vaccination and sanitation are urged.
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Illinois
Issac D. Rawlings
Dr. Rawlings
Indiana
Brennan Announces Senate Candidacy In Direct Referendum on Volsteadism
George Brennan, Illinois Democratic leader and national committee man, enters the U S Senate race calling it a direct, popular referendum on Volsteadism. He predicts federal lawmakers will act on the national liquor issue when Illinois votes to end Volsteadism, aligning with Al Smith. The announcement flags a break in a long Democratic tradition of not seeking office. a state ticket reportedly forms with Brennan, Nelson for treasurer, Logan for Supreme Court clerk, and Wise, Kareh as congressmen.
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George Brennan
al Smith
U. S. Senate
Illinois
Roger C. Sullivan
National House
Senate
Brennan
Roger Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Sullivan
Will County
Chicago Tribune
Samuel L. Nelson
Peoria
Supreme Court
John A. Logan
Elgin
Cago
Frank L. Wise
Joliet
Charles
Kareh
East Louis
State
Decatur Rews
Wrong View Of Ineligibility At 10K
A reader recounts a dispute over ineligibility and sportsmanship involving Kinmundy Patoka and the Independent meet at Iuka. The piece defends Patoka and Foreman against claims and praises the good sportsmanship shown by both teams. Readers are invited to a future banquet with Kinmendy and Patoka representatives.
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Vallow
Kinmund
Kinmundy
Centralia
Iuka
Patoka
Charleston College
Foreman
Kinmendy Club
The Story of the Dollar in Illinois Central finances
The article summarizes President C. H. Markham's monthly statement showing that in 1925 Illinois Central System tax take was 6.87 cents per dollar, with 1.43 cents more than dividends, 0.74 of a cent more than fuel costs, and 2.88 cents above amounts for property improvement after current obligations. It also notes 2.40 cents of the average dollar go to general expenses and pensions and other costs, outlining the sources and uses of the dollar.
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Illinois Central System
C. H. Markham
Democrats Have Third Candidate for Legislature
George Bauer of Effingham announced his bid for the State Legislature in Patoka last Monday. Bauer, secretary of the Effingham Chamber of Commerce, formerly a book-keeper for a large lumber firm, has wide familiarity in Effingham and Clay counties and believes he can serve the party creditably if nominated.
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George Bauer
Effingham
Patoka
Register
Bauer
Yardley Joliff Wedding at VerNon Parsonage
A wedding occurred at 8 pm on March 8 at the M E parsonage in Ver non. The couple was Mr. Joseph Yardely Jr and Miss Christina Joliff of Patoka, with Rev. J L Kapp performing the ceremony in his usual pleasant manner.
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M. E. Parsonage
Vernon
Joseph Yardely, Jr
Christina Joliff
Patoka
J. L. Kapp
Community Council to Meet at Bank Auditorium Friday
The Community Council will meet at the First State Bank auditorium Friday evening March 12 at 6 45 o clock due to a drama at the gym. Members are urged to attend for important business.
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First State Bank
Pugh Family Visit Wows Clinton Community
W. C. Pugh and his young daughter were visitors Monday night to Clinton, meeting with local residents and sharing time with friends and family in the area.
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W. C. Pugh
Little Daughters of
Clinton
Funeral Services for Philip Genre in Patoka Area
Philip Genre born February 25 1862 near Highland Madison County Illinois died March 2 1926 at St Anthony Hospital Effingham Illinois aged 64 years 5 days Married Pauline Lillian Tremblay May 25 1893 three children Torrance Lydia and Orville Grandchildren Terrance Edward and Derwin Wilbert Survived by wife three children two siblings and many relatives The Bethany Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Patoka noted for his deacon service and steadfast faith Junior records show family ties to Ohio Indiana and Illinois communities
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Philip
Mary Genre
Highland
Madison County
Illinois
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Effingham
Ill
Pauline
Lillian Tremblay
Torrance
Kent City
Michigan
Lydia Schnaar
Winchester
Ind
Orville
Patoka
Terrance and
Lydia
Terrance Edward
Derwin Wilbert
Constant Genie
Eugene’ Lebegue O 'Sedalia
L. F. Zipprodt
Greenville
Carl Simcox Home Fire In As Sumption
Fire from a flue damaged the Carl Simcox residence in As Sumption but caused only minor damage. The home is under quarantine due to the illness of his young daughter Jane, with relief from neighbors and relatives that the situation is not serious.
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Carl Simcox
Jane
Local residents attend Kohl funeral in Centralia
Walter Parks and his wife attended the Kohl funeral in Centralia last Saturday evening. Prof. Hall, a teacher at the local high school, spent the weekend with relatives in Charleston. Misses Mae Lane Mae Eagan and Helen Chandler and Mrs. D R Livesay were visitors in Decatur on Saturday and Sunday.
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Walter Parks
Kohl
Centralia
Prof. Hall
Charleston
Mae Lane
Mae Eagan
Helen Chandler
D. R. Livesay
Decatur
Patrolmen Rescue Woman From River After Leap Incident
A 55 year old woman Mary Regan plunged from the Delaware Lackawanna & Western ferry slip into the Hudson. An unidentified young man rescued her as patrolmen Young and Morrison extended a ladder but it was too short. He disappeared before police could learn his name. The woman was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Twenty-third Street
Hudson River
Young
Morrison
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets for St Patrick's Theme
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Mrs J A Jennings on Friday March 5 for an afternoon of business and cross word party games led by Mrs E Ogier with Mrs B S Livesay assisting. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs W Parks. attendees included Miss Georgia Gruge and several Mrss. The next meeting is set for April 2 at Mrs B S Livesay's home.
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J. A. Jennings
E. Ogier
B. S. Livey
St. Patrick's Day
W. Parks
Georgia Gruge
Sid McGavie Conductor Makes Notable Rail Delay Comment
Sid McGavie a conductor in the Genewalieto Peoria freight service arrived at the port last Sunday night and explained that a major wreck on the Edgewood cut-off caused train 182 to detour over the Hi-drive. The Political Club may reward him with full membership after more remarks like this.
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Sid McGavie
Genewalieto
Peoria
Edgewood
Prett
Sid
Political Club
Local Couple Moves to Zobrist Residence
Lucas Crawford and his wife recently moved into the Zobrist home. I. C. R. R. carpenters have been onsite making patches and repairs to local company buildings.
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Lucas Crawford
Zobrist
I. C. R. R. Carpenters
Jesse R. Vursell Seeks Marion County Sheriff Nomination
Jesse R. Vursell announces runs as a Republican candidate for Marion County sheriff. He emphasizes fiscal restraint, businesslike administration, no prior public office, and a platform of efficient service and tax savings for taxpayers.
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Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Paula
Nettary
District Tournament Results In Several Great Contests
Centralia defeated DuQuoin in a dramatic finish to win the district title at the Centralia meet before about 1600 fans. The meet featured crowded sessions, tight games including Kinmundy, Sparta, Patoka, Sandoval, and Odin, with Centralia advancing to the Salem sectional and a schedule of matchups for the next round.
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Centralia
DuQuoin
Kinmundy
Breese
Sparta
Carlyle
Patoka
Beckemeyer
DuQuoin Nashville
Sandoval
Tuka Salem
Farina
Odin
Hoyleton
DuQuoin-Sandoval
Sandoval-Odin
Beckemeyer Boys
Tigers
Salem
Anna- Jonesboro
Harrisburg
Flora
Mt. Vernon
Christopher
Marion
Greenville
Collinsville
Mt. Carmel
Anna-Jonesboro
Cairo
Eldorado
Olney
Pinckneyville
West Frankfort
Herrin
Grenville
Trenton
Benson
Lincoln
Peoria
Casey
Paris
Centralia-DuQuoin
Harmon
Hawks
Manuel
Young Woods
Kinmundy-Sandoval
New Blue Books of Illinois Released
The Illinois Blue Book issued by Secretary of State Louis L. Emerson, over 1,000 pages, doubles in size, includes reminiscences of Governor Joseph W. Fifer and David E. Shanahan. It features officer rosters, county statistics, a name index, highway status, forestry progress, and new buildings plus hospital updates.
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Joseph W. Fifer
David E. Shanahan
Illinois House
General Assembly
Louis L. Emerson
Illinois
Emmerson
Fifer
Shanahan
Illinois State Historical Library
Chicago
Congress
Illneis National Guard
Board of Equalization
Circuit
Superior
Supreme Courts
Seventieth Anniversary Royally Observed
Local note reports J Ss Hudspeth’s seventieth birthday celebrated at his home with family. The Commercial hotel host, still active in daily duties, received affectionate praise from the editor who enjoyed a generous birthday cake. The piece wishes many more happy birthdays for the upright citizen.
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J. Ss. Hudspeth
Grandpa Hudspeth
Commercial Hotel
Hudspeth
Decatur Doctor Dr. Walter Murfin Visits Patoka
Early Sunday morning visitor Dr. Walter Murfin of Decatur called at Patoka, greeting residents and sharing a cordial exchange during a quiet morning call.
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Walter Murfin
Decatur
Patoka
Kinmundy Patoka score error and all star selections noted
In Decatur coverage errors appeared in Kinmundy versus Patoka with final 44 to 8 misreported as 44 to 8 and 34 referenced as the Kinmundy tally. Porter Simcox credited with 6 points replaced by Snyder. Referees did not select an all star team. the scribe listed Hale Maxton Du Quoin Morgan Ball Fox Holcomb Monical Doolen Seiber Mundy Cross Centralia as guards and centers.
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Quoin
Decatur
Kinmundy
Patoka
Porter Simcox
Snyder
Hale
Centralia
Maxton
DuQuoin
Morgan
Ball of Kinmundy
Fox
Holcomb
Sparta
Monical
Farina
Doolen
Mundy
Cross
Seiber
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Community Council
Assumption
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Jesse R. Vursell
Farmer
Business Man
Marion County
Ion
Stevenson Township
Fred S. Young
Young & Vursell
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