Town Market Notes and Local Socials in Patoka
Local items report social visits among Patoka and nearby towns including Sandoval and Decatur. Mentions of market prices for raisins and nuts, Hickory nuts wanted, and sales of stove and household goods. Community announcements cover lectures, rallies, visits, and upcoming events at the Opera House and R. A Simcox hall.
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Geo. Rodgers
Decatur
Patoka Raspits
Franks Simcox
Ramsey
Evangelist J F Stout Opens Meeting at Christian Church
Evangelist J F Stout assisted by his son Ira W and T O Wiffin begins services at the Christian Church with large attendance. Stout returns from Northwest Missouri and Central Town reporting a great victory. Converts totals include Odin 72 Sumner 96 Keenburg 57 Bridgeport 104 over two weeks. meetings continue next week with public urged to attend.
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JF E Stout
Ira W
T. O Wiffin
Christian Church
Boy Hurt by Colt Kick Leaves Boy in Critical Condition
Last Thursday eight year old Lee, son of Mr and Mrs, suffered a severe head wound from a colt’s kick. The injury penetrated the brain and his condition is reported as critical as our report goes to press.
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C. Parker Walker
Peoria
Walker
Lee
For Sale or Trade in County Advert
Classified notice offering a factory fresh No 1 Bradley piano for sale or trade. Also seeking a horse or team of horses and a good four year old jack for trade. Includes references to farm property snaps in the county. Signed WILEY.
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Bradley
WILEY
Progressive voters urged to back county ticket with marked ballots
A brief political notice urges Progressives to vote the County Ticket and to place an X before each name on the Republican County Ticket, supporting Vandervort for an unspecified office.
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Vandervort
Office of State's Attorney Role in Prosecution Costs
The text discusses the importance of the State's Attorney for county criminal prosecutions, noting the high costs of juries, bailiffs, and witnesses. It argues for employing an able, honest, fearless attorney to handle serious cases and avoid criticism if the county lacks experience against skilled defense.
Brinton Campaign Urges Vote For Circuit Clerk
Local notices urge Marion County voters to back Howard R. Brinton for Circuit Clerk on Election Day. The letter highlights Brinton as a hard working, capable candidate with cross party appeal and strong support in Centralia, urging a straight ticket vote for him on November 5.
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Howard R. Brinton
Marion County
Brinton
Centralia
Vandervort Urged For County Office Over Inexperienced Opponent
An editorial argues for Elbert B. Vandervort on the Republican ticket citing eight years of legal practice in statewide courts. It calls voters to support Vandervort in the November election to justify the county salary paid for the office.
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Elbert B. Vandervort
Vandervort
Adv
Foster for Coroner in Centralia Area Election Ad
The ad urges re election of Dr T J Foster of Centralia for coroner highlighting quick county action and cost efficiency. It notes his prior unexpired term, long tenure, and local ties plus birth in 1871 and medical training. Voting guidance targets November 5.
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Centralia
T. J. Foster
Foster
Central City
Dr. Foster
Franklin County
Ewing College
St. Louis University
Lunch fundraiser for election day at Geol Ballance building
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church South will serve lunch next Tuesday on election day in the Geol Ballance stove building. Proceeds support church work.
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Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
South
Geol Ballance
Dr. C. N. Dunn of Centralia ideal legislator candidate
Dr. C. N. Dunn of Centralia is urged as a model legislator for the Forty-Second Senatorial District comprising Marion Clinton Effingham and Clay counties. The candidate, born near Farington, Fulton County in 1851, runs to promote Progressive principles urged by friends who praise his conscientiousness and earnestness in seeking better state laws.
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Marion
Clinton
Effingham
Clay Counties
C. N. Dunn
Centralia
Dr. Dann
Farmington
Fulton County
Virginia
Progressive doctor nominee for district legislature
Dr. Dunn, a longtime Centralia clinician and former schoolteacher, evolved from Republican roots to Progressive views after the Taft era. He helped organize the party in Marion County, chaired its first meeting, and now seeks a Springfield seat with pledges of independence and public welfare focus.
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Dr. Dunn
Centralia
Dunn
Winona
Taft
Illinois
Marion County
Ihs
Chicago
Springfield
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Louis Walker
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John Tillman
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J. I. Elefritz
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John Rink
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E.I Elefritz
Wm. Newman
St. Mary’s Hospital
Arthur Magee
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Til
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Geo Gaultney
T. E. Merritt
R. A Simcox Hall
Salem Glee Club
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F. B. Miller
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Jas Dunn
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