Illinois House defeats jury service for women in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers block proposed jury service for women for two more years. Amendments render the measures unconstitutional, with opposition led by Rep. Lee O Neil Browne. Bills allow women to refuse jury duty on request and permit unlimited challenges to venire. Other actions include a Belleville mine rescue station funding, dispute over tip remittance, and reforms on city governance and women’s reformatory proposals.
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Springfield
Ill
House
Lee O’neil Browne
Ottawa
Browne
Howeer
Elrod
Petri
Belleville
Denvir
Senate
Community Welfare Committee
Barbour
Chicago
High Water Runs Through Vandalia Road and Okaw Bottom
Report from Shobonier area describes floodwaters covering the Okaw bottom and valleys between Vandalia and Shobonier. Charley Orton recalls crest uncertainty as waters rise over sidewalks, roads, and outbuildings near Route Two. Some dry land remains on the east side near an oil stand being dismantled.
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Okaw
Shobonier
Vandalia
Charley Orton
First State Bank Directors To Elect Successor Friday
Bank directors will meet in executive session Friday to choose a successor to Dean Blank in the bank. Several applicants are said to be considered and an official announcement is expected after the meeting.
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First State
F. Blankinship
Folkg
Warage and Studebaker interest leader visits Mt Vernon
Cecil Griffin toured Mt Vernon showing interest in Warage and Studebaker Auto ile business. He escorted a wrecked Studebaker auto back to the Queen City after a fire destroyed it on the road last October.
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Cecil Griffin
Warage
Studebaker
Mt. Vernon
Queen City
Noted Auto Racer Arrives with 1000 HP Sunbeam
Maj. H. O. Seagrave arrives in New York with the 1000 horsepower Sunbeam, aiming to set a world speed record at Daytona Beach. Lord Rossmore and Sunbeam builders Kenelm Lee Guinness and N. W. Freeman are aboard. The car, 30 feet by 6 feet, valued at $100,000, will travel to Jacksonville by steamship then Daytona by rail. The run requires a three mile start on the long beach. Freeman notes tire wear and high fuel use for the test.
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Maj
H. O. Seagrave
Oversea
New York
Sunbeam
Daytona Beach
Fla
Lord Rossmore
N. W. H. Freeman
Kenelm Lee Guiness
Sunbeam Automobile Corporation
Maj. Seagrave
Jacksonville
Daytona
Freeman
School Operetta Promises Full Cast at Saturday Night
The high school announces an operetta to be staged in the school gym this Saturday night as part of the term program. Teachers trained the cast and preparations aim to please. proceeds support the school environment and program. A full cast list and program details are printed elsewhere in these columns.
Patoka Flour Mill Sells Ownership to James War ren Harding Alexander
Announced this week the Patoka Flour Mill transfers ownership from C W Witwer of Centralia to James Warren Harding Alexander of Patoka Illinois USA. The previous owner traded sea front property in Miami for the mill and plans unclear future use. Locals hope for full production to revive Patoka Made Flour and local feed shipments.
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Patoka
C. W. Witwer
Centralia
James Warren Harding Alexander
Illinois
J. W
Miami
Witwer
Wm. Thalman
Man Who Shot Young Bonfield Sentenced to Death
In Chicago last week a man described as a South American from Colombia was found guilty of murder for the December shooting of young Bonfield during a robbery. He faces execution by the gallows after authorities reported positive evidence and the victim’s relatives confirming the events.
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Chicago
Young Bonfield
Bonfield
Columbia
Township Ticket Announces Single Candidate for School Trustee
The township ticket lists one Republican nominee, F. L. Roy Cox of Vernon, for School Trustee. A vacancy exists for Justice of the Peace with a write in space. the majority write in may qualify, and Vernon is expected to receive the Justice.
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F. L. (Roy) Cox
Vernon
Justice of Peace
Patoka Faces Debate Over Slow Piscal Roads
Municipalities weigh delaying needed improvements to cut costs versus potential long term expenses. The town debates whether economy today saves money tomorrow or harms growth and safety.
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Patoka
Miss Elsie Harper Undergoes Appendix Operation
Miss Elsie Harper went to St Marys hospital on Tuesday and on Wednesday underwent an appendix operation. Reports say she passed the procedure in reasonable good shape and is doing as well as could be expected. Friends are urged to send a card or remembrance.
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Elsie Harper
St. Marys Hospital
Party at Edwards Home Delights Forty Five Guests
About forty five youngsters attended a home party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sim Edwards for their son Roy last Saturday night. Music dancing and games filled the evening with refreshments served at the close. All departed at a late hour wishing many happy returns.
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Sim Edwards
Roy
Band Members Advertise Supper Across Town
Eighteen members of the School Band, about ten absent, marched in two performances on the west and east sides Saturday afternoon to advertise their supper held Wednesday night. They report greater financial success on the east side and commend the community for support of the organization.
Blind Boone Entertainment Draws Large Local Crowd
Blind Boone a nationally known figure appeared at the local gym Saturday night in support of the M. E. South Church. He was accompanied by his niece from Columbia Massachusetts.
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Blind Boone
Columbia, Ma
M. E. South Church
Household Science Club Notes
The next meeting of the Household Science club is set for Saturday afternoon April 2 instead of March 2. Mr and Mrs L M Black returned home last Thursday after a two week visit with relatives in Decatur Nokomis and Pana.
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Household Science Club
Illinois Central Soil and Soy Bean Special Arrives April 2
The Illinois Central Soil and Soy Bean Special trains into town Saturday April 2 from 9 50 to 12 00 noon. The event features agricultural experts from the University of Illinois and other institutions, exhibits on soy beans lime stone soil testing and legumes, free limestone giveaway, moving pictures and lectures. Farmers are urged to attend to learn soil building crop diversification and cooperative programs with the Illinois Central and extension groups.
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Illinois Centrals
Illinois Central
Extension Department
University of Illinois
Southern Illinois State Normal University
Farmers Institute On
Republicans Nominate In Carrigan Township Leaders
At the Carrigan Republican Convention nominations were made for township officers Supervisor P. H. Bopp Justice of Peace G. W. Perkins Constable L. E. Williams School Trustee 5 L Tickner Ralph Merten was nominated for Supervisor on the Democratic ticket.
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Carrigan
P. H. Bopp
G. W. Perkins
L. E. Williams
L. Tickner
Ralp Merten
Centralia youth tops U of Illinois grades in agriculture program
George C Bates of Centralia, son of D. I. Bates, a University of Illinois sophomore in the College of Agriculture, earned a 4.58 average on a 5 point scale far above the 3.19 college average. Bates, Centralia Township High School graduate, studies general agriculture with options in farming, technical roles, or extension work and teaching.
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Urbana
Ill
George Conklin Bates
D. I. Bates
East Fifth Street
Centralia
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Bates
Centralia Township
Band Supper at Local Gym Nets Near 100 Dollars
The School Band supper held Wednesday evening at the local gym was a financial success despite soft roads. Proceeds totaled near $100 and the band members expressed strong satisfaction with cooperative spirit and strong turnout.
Hayes Family Chevrolet Car Damaged in Vandalia Incident
In the early hours, the Hayes Chevrolet sustained rear damage when a Kansas City car struck it near the Vandalia gates. Witnesses say lights were on and burning while the other driver claims blinding brights near the Vandalia river bridge caused the collision.
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Hayes
Bob Hayes
Caboose
Vandalia
Bob
Kansas City
Vandalia River Bridge
Hard Road Supervisor Taley Makes Weekly Central Hotel Visit
Mr. Taley, supervisor of Hard Roads, spent Tuesday night at the Central Hotel. He has led maintenance across several counties and tours the territory weekly, reporting activities to the District Office in Effingham.
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Taley
Central Hotel
Mr. Taley
Effingham
In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband S B Lawrence
In loving memory of S B Lawrence who departed this life March 28 1926. The message laments the loss and expresses longing for guidance. A companion writes of sorrow and hope as the deceased rests on a distant shore.
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S. B. Lawrence
Mar
Three Killed In C E I Explosion Near Salem
Coroner Ed Anderson examined mangled bodies of three Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad men after a locomotive explosion about three miles north of the Salem yards. The freight train from Villa Grove departed Monday evening around four, killing the engineer brakeman and fireman instantly. Conductor and rear brakeman found wrecked in the caboose as dawn revealed the wreckage. Salem crews and wrecking parties rushed to the scene. inquest held at MecMacKin establishment.
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Ed Anderson
Salem
Chicago and
Villa Grove
First
MecMackin Establishment
Obituary: John Hines 1849 1927
John Hines died Monday March 21 1927 aged 78 years 2 months 15 days. He married Meddie Poole in 1868 and had five children, two of whom predeceased him. Survived by wife two sons Melvin Alma and William Salem a daughter Mrs Thos Pugh Tokata ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren one brother W W Hines Salem two step sisters. He joined the M E Church South at Zion in 1869 and funeral services were held at Zion Church led by Rev J M Smith.
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John Hines
Meddie Poole
Melvin
Alma
Salem
Thos. Pugh
Patoka
W. W. Hines
T. W. Gray
Tonti
R.B. Nichols
Kansas City
Oak Grove
M. E. Church
Zion
J. M. Smith
Zion Church
Patoka High School News Highlights Upcoming Events
The high school report cards were issued Monday. The operetta The Gypsy Rover plays Saturday March 26 at 8 p m, proceeds fund gymnasium floor. Juniors visit Centralia March 30 for class pictures. Basketball photos received from Mr Speith of Centralia. Baseball team organized by Mr Hall with eight games scheduled against Odin Sandoval Keysport Kinmundy pending player material. Botany field trips planned. Band officers elected David Van Fossan President Dean Martin Vice President John Smith Treasurer. Ticket sales for new band uniforms total sixty dollars. No school March 31 and April 1 due to teachers meeting in East St Louis.
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Centralia
Speith
Hall
Odin
Wit Sandoval
Keysport
Kinmundy
David van Fossan
Dean Martin
John Smith
East St. Louis
East St. Louis Reigns at Salem Sectional Upsets Rogues
Salem sectional games ended with East St. Louis as the sole finalist after a round of upsets. Centralia struggled on Friday while Sumner's late cover defined the last contest. Weekend champs await at Champsign with more action to come.
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Salem
East St. Louis
By & Acore
Centralia
Lovia
Tralia
Champsign
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Bill
First State Bank
Patoka Flour Mill
Blind Boone Entertainment
U. of Illinois
Patoka High School News
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