Southley Downs Mystery Opens On Florida Estate
In a quiet midafternoon, Dr Long narrates a Florida estate journey to Southley Downs, where financier Andrew Lasson hides under the alias Peter H Southley. The narrator and Alexander Pierce plan to observe a mysterious elder’s movements while a striking hat and a yellow illusion in the jungle heighten tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lasson
Southley
Amos Schmidt
Lasson
America
England
Roderick
New York
Peter H. Southley
Rodericks
Southley Downs
Florida
Seaboard Station
Brrigid
Europe
North America
District basketball finals and upsets at Mt Vernon meet
Ziegler, P. Brefeld and others led district finals scores as Newton Olney, Flora Albion Pana Shelbyville and others posted results. Farina faces Glispie at Pana next Friday, while Centralia eyes a third win over Olney in Salem. Assumption suffers a stunning early loss to Taylorville as Mt Vernon and Centralia emerge as top teams in the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler
P. Brefeld
H. Zoeller
H. Heuer
W. Buehler
E. Lee
A. Eisenmayer
G. Peters
Newton—Olney
Flat Rock
Flora
Albion
Pana
Shelbyville
Herrick
Effingham
Farina
Glisspie
Mt. Vernon
Centralia
Marion County
Olney
Salem
Assumption Basketeers
Taylorville
Assumption
Waltonville
Opdyke
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. F. Wagner
The note expresses sincere appreciation to friends who helped during a recent illness for Mrs. W. F. Wagner. Also an unrelated line advertises eggs offered for cash or trade by Altom's with high market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Wagner
Altom’s
Fainting Girl and a Dark Secret in a Weekend Bag
A narrator recalls a fainting girl rescued in a public setting. He notices a concealed dark automatic pistol with cartridges in her weekend bag, contrasting with her fragile, pale appearance. A fleeting, powerful gaze from the unconscious girl leaves him unsettled, hinting at deeper danger to come.
Vernon Entre Nous Club Meets and News of Marriages
The Vernon Entre Nous club met Friday March 8 with Miss Jessie Blankinship. The president Miss Wanda Tillman announced her marriage to Cecil Binnion, Feb 15, as members gathered for pinochle and five hundred. A late night of socializing featured hot hamburger, date pudding, whipped cream and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Club
Jessie Blankinship
Wanda Tillman
Cecil Binnion
Wm. Willett
Minnie Carmean
Marie Hathaway
Thelma Doolen
Marion Epps
Maxine Walton
Merle Willette
Dot Doolen
Wm. Willette
David Headley
Hazel Cox
Ethel Willette
D. A. Headley
Murfin Belcher
Odin
Tom Belcher
Wm. Belcher
Frances Livesay
Salem
Anna Morton
J. J. Betts
John Roberts
Mary Smith
Helen and
Pearle Clark
Herrin
J. H. Reeter
Lee Peyton
Stonington
Tom Quayle
Famraily
Cracker Neck Archie Skagg Moves Into Charleye Shepard Farm
Archie Skagg moves into the E. L. Sharp farm, buying furniture, while Mrs. Enloe remains ill. The community discusses advertising, local births, and various residents' movements including Luther Payne, Archie Skagg, Walter Enloe, and Joe Beckler. Roads are reported dry and passable as farming activity advances.
Sunday Socials and Visits in Southeast Town
Lawrence Perrine attended church at Temple Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dave Carson and family and Mr and Mrs Jewel Shall ey called on Luther Williams and family Saturday night. Mat Belcher and family called on Pete Bopp and family Monday. Theodore Meredith and wife were shopping in Patoka Saturday evening. Riley Williams visited Pos sum Trot Sunday. Pearle Poole and wife spent Sunday with Pete Bopp. Russell Collins worked for Mat Belcher Monday. Mrs Collins spent the day with Mrs Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Perrine
Temple
Dave Carson
Jewel Shalley
Luther Williams
Mat Belcher
Pete Bopp
Theodore Meredith
Patoka
Riley Williams
Pearle Poole
Russell Collins
Collins
Stombaugh Hill News Haul Includes Sick List and Social
Marshall Oberg is on the sick list as Stombaugh Hill residents note health updates. The Lions met at the Eakin hotel Friday for a large gathering with out of town guests singing. Rosa Laswell up and about again and Edward Cocoan visited with Glen Stombaugh and family. Gracie Bryant also listed as ill. Calbert Browning urged fire trucks Sunday morning but no damage occurred to any house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Oberg
Eakin Hotel
Glen Stombaugh
Edward Cocoan
John McClary
Gracie Bryant
Rosa Laswell
Mrs. A. Oberg
Rollie Stombaugh
Calbert Browning
Republican Township Convention in Pope Township
A Republican town ship convention will be held in Pope Township on March 16 at 3 00 PM by order of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Township
Town Meeting Promises March 16 Event at 2 PM
An upcoming Democrat Town event is announced for March 16 at 2:00 PM. Ads promote ladies fancy silk hose in new spring colors at Altom's, priced at 49 cents per pair.
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Altom’s
Local Social Notes RecordVisits and Moves
Miss Maude Whitehurst spent Monday night with Miss Geneva Herring. Mrs. Mattie Linton called on Mrs. Mary Bevis Friday morning. Forrest Oates returned to his work in South Bend Indiana after several weeks with his parents. The Pioneer Creamery Co. moved last week to the Mrs. D W White property across from the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Whitehurst
Geneva Herring
Mattie Linton
Mary Bevis
Forrest Oates
South Bend
Ind
Pioneer Creamery Co
Binnion
D. W. White
Local News in Fostersburg Notes Visits and Moves
Mrs Kate Bates spent last week in Fostersburg with Mona Arnold. The Lester Telephone Co moved their switchboard to Bert Garrett’s house with Erna Jones as lineman and Monroe Lansford as electrician. Mason Bassett hauled milk amid muddy weather. Charles Lowe visited from McNabb and more light news was limited by bad roads and Hoover inauguration coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Bates
Mona Arnold
Paul Ehrat
Arnold Chapel Ladies Aid
Harrison
Eagan
Jones
Lester Telephone Co
Ed Moeller
Bert Garrett
Erna Jones
Monroe Lansford
Marion Griffin
Alma
F. M. Griffin
Robert Arnold
Shobonier
Lester
Mason Bassett
Hoover
Charles Lowe
McNabb
W. C. Lowe
Local Residents Visit, Movements and Calls Around Town
East of Town Paul Caldwell was a Vandalia visitor Tuesday. Oscar Caldwell and wife visited Sunday with P. S. Caldwell and wife. Barthol Anderson moved to the Chas. Anderson place recently vacated by John Steele. Loren and Raymond Albert visited relatives near Town Sunday. Jas Thompson and wife called on their son Roy and family Tuesday night. Helen and Katheryn Donnelly of near Fairman visited Sunday with Henry Williams and family. Edwin Arnold is sawing wood west of Patoka. Lewis Kissner and wife visited Sunday with Rich Kissner and family west of town. Dean Storm of Windsor visited Sunday with Miss Mary Meadors. Tony Potts and son Albert of Vernon were business visitors Tuesday afternoon. Loren Bullard on the sick list. J. T. Stephens and wife have a new radio. Marion Nattier hauling oats to Patoka Tuesday. Roy Thompson and family visited Sunday with Warren and Maggie McNichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Caldwell
Oscar Caldwell
P. S. Caldwell
Barthol Anderson
Chas
Anderson Place
John Steele
Loren
Raymond Albert
Jas, Thompson
Roy
Helen
Katheryn Donnelly
Fairman
Henry Williams
Edwin Arnold
Patoka
Lewis Kissner
Rich Kissner
Dean Storm
Windsor
Mary Meadors
Tony Potts
Albert
Vernon
Loren Bullard
J. T. Stephens
Marion Nattier
Roy Thompson
Warren
Maggie McNichols
Local spring goods advertised at Altom and Cruse millinery
Onion sets in multiple colors at Altom's and a new line of Easter goods. Geo E Ballance promotes work shirts in all sizes. Cruses millinery displays stylish new modes and colors.
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AL Tom’s
Geo. E. Ballance
Cruses
Altom’s
Geo. E. Ballance’s
Christian Church Sunday School and Service Schedule
The Christian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Communion at 10 30 a m with a call to boost attendance. The note highlights a recent study on The Meaning of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, praises Bible Study class participation, and urges members to attend for review before lessons end.
Convention Called for Carrigan Township Republicans
A convention is called for the Republican voters of Carrigan Township next Saturday March 16 1929 at 2 o'clock PM to nominate candidates for township offices. Frank Harper Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrigan Township
Music Lesson In Patoka Opens To All Students
Dorothy Logan of Patoka Illinois advertises piano lessons for all ages. She invites interested people to write or call once roads are suitable, offering home visits for lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Logan
Patoka, Ill
Thanks for support after our son's illness and burial
Mr and Mrs Geo Wickersham express heartfelt thanks to friends who helped during their son's illness and burial. The message conveys deep gratitude and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Wickersham
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Ira Kinney
Bernie Bryan
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Pearl Balderson
May Linton
Harold Linton
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St. James High School
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Tom Cole
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Joe Beckler
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Ralph Roseman
Wm. Bryant
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