Farm notes and family updates from the Belchers and neighbors
The record lists local farming activity and family news. Born to Henry Belcher a baby girl arrived March 20 and both mother and baby are reported fine. Names mentioned include Ransom Belcher John Shepard J M Smith and Lon Belcher with several visits and errands described. A note asks a question about eggs and ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Belcher
John
Ransom Belcher
Clinton
Floyd Belcher
Noble Bryant
Morrisonville
J. A. Shepard
John Shepard
Shady Grove
Charley Shepard
Austin
Shattuc
Luther Barnes
Kinmundy
Pete Roseman
Walla Cooper
Archie Skagg
George Belcher
Stanley Barnes
Jennie Alexander
Gladys
Bessie
J.M. Smith
Mound Chapel
Grandma Wall
Lon Belcher
Patoka
Dock Shepard
Bill Alexfinder
George Kinney
Floyd Carter
Local Social Notes and Visits Spread Through Weekend
The notice lists Friday to Sunday visits and family connections across the community. It records Chas. Thomas sawing wood for Wiley Campbell, newborn girl for Rolland Davidson and wife, and S. W. Gray as grandparents. Various families shared Sundays with relatives, and several residents made short trips or saw each other at homes and mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Thomas
Wiley Campbell
Rolland Davidson
Effingham
S. W. Gray
Fred Williams
Ellis
Frank Cox
Olive Britt
Eldon Williams
Decatur
Lem Williams
Alma
Eli Howard
John Fulton
T. W. Gray
Forest Sanders
Salem
A. W. Gray
Cecil Black
Alva Jett
Kretzer
Luther Williams
S. W. Grays
Chas, Maulding
Otto Maulding
Central City
Patoka
Walter Jones
J. R. Gray
Miss Alpha Gray
Alvin Gray
Lon Pritchett
H. W. Somerville
Vernon School Par ent's Day and local spelling contest
Vernon plans Par ent's Day on April 12 with exhibits in four rooms. In the March 22 spelling elimination Ruth Reisman led with 99 of 100, Reba Meador 98, Melba Hathaway 96. Ruth Reilman to enter county contest in Salem April 20. Various local visits, births, and society notes follow along with a Sholonier high senior play scheduled April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ruth Reisman
Reba Meador
Hatch School
Melba Hathaway
Ruth Reilman
William Belcher
Dwight Bundy
J. W. Jones
Minnie Peddicord
East St. Louis
Surprise Sunday gathering at Mr Henry Frisby home
A list of attendees includes Hugh McKimmey family Opal Forehand family Tom Frisby and daughter Elizabeth John Frisby Curt Murf in and family Evelyn Thomas Delia Schutz George McConnell Bloomington B L Albert Marjorie Beck B F Beck family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frisby
Hugh McKimmey
Opal Forehand
Tom Frisby
Elizabeth
John Frisby
Curt Murfin
Evelyn Thomas
Delia Schutz
George McConnell
Bloomington
B. L. Albert
Marjorie
B. F. Beck
G. W. Albert
Arwine Willett
Shobonier
Kaskaskia
Lucille Frisby
Maude Zimmerman
Chas. Lane
Freda
Raleigh Klinge
Elizabeth Frisby
Kaska
The Printer's Towel
The poem recalls a worn print shop towel that survived abuse from workers and editors. It endures grime and ink, serving as a banner of hardship and labor until one windy morning it breaks on the floor.
Piano Lessons Offered By Dorothy Logan In Patoka
Dorothy Logan of Patoka Illinois offers piano lessons and invites interested students to write or call. She is ready to start driving to students' homes as soon as roads permit. Contact details include Phone No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Logan
Patoka, Ill
The Tiger Trail continues in a haunted manor chase
In a storm dark night Dr Long and Ernest pursue a shadowed intruder through a haunted mansion. A yellow striped creature moves unseen, Hayward fears the menace will force him to flee, and Ahmad Das and Hindu links deepen the eerie transmigration theory as the chase ends with a rain soaked arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernet
Ernest
Hayward
Vilas
Ahmad da
Ahmad Das
Africa
India
Southley
Same Prescription Wrote in 1892 Recalled
Fragmentary note recalls a doctor named Caldwell and a 19th century laxative prescription from 1892. The text mentions 1876 as a start date and hints at changes in laxative formulations over time but is incomplete.
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Jack Perkins
Sandoval
T. C. Speer
Illinois
MC Haney
Broadview
Lena Madeson Phillips
New York
Business and Professional Womans Club of America
Entre Nous Club
Marion Epps
Thelma Doolen
C. W. Ehlers
St. Louis
Wm. Ehlers
J. H. Peddicord
Dr. Ehlers
Mount St. Rose Sanitarium
Lou Bates
Dean Merritt
Alice Wade
Centralia
Wm. Wade
Ora Whitehurst
W. L. Grey
Mrs. Grey
J. F. Arnold
L. E. Green
Nannie Cox
Maron
I. W. Doolen
Williams
Rebekah Lodge
Patoka Register
Ferry
D. M. Ferry & Co
Dept. H
Detroit
Michigan
Nea S&see
Stringtown
Dr. Long
He Ecia
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