Man Arrested in Centralia Over Sale of Stealing Horse
A unidentified man rode a horse into Centralia and sold it to C. H. Arnold at the livery. He signed a bill of sale as C. H. Burrough of Chicago and was later arrested in Mt. Vernon after deputies alerted authorities. Arnold recovered $37.75 from the sale, while the horse first belonged to another owner from Mt. Vernon. The suspect claimed Frisco Railroad employment and was taken to Mt. Vernon for legal action.
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C. H. Arnold
Chicago
C. H. Burrough
Lil
Frisco
R.R
Centralia
Cunningham
Burrough
Mt. Vernon
Funny Saying of Little Folks in Town
A four year old named Jamie with $2.20 tries to buy a pig priced at $2.50 and offers to make a check. The next morning he returns with a rabbit and asks his mother to peel it for dinner.
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Jamie
Lick-Skillit Club Holds Annual Outing at Kaskaskia
The Lick-Skillit Club went to the Kaskaskia last Thursday for their annual outing planned to run to the 18th. Officers include C. E. Blankinship as President and GM, S. E. Alcom as Head Steward, with Tom Quayle, Harvey Ferguson, Bob Jones, Jack Simcox, and C. W. Bainbridge in key posts. Ben Smith of Salem and Elmer White of Decatur attended as guests.
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Lick-Skillit
Kaskaskia
Noy
Sth
C. E. Blankinship
S. E. Alcom
Tom Quayle
Harvey Ferguson
Bessie Griffin
Bessie
Temperance Legion Meeting At M S Church
The Loyal Temperance Legion met last Sunday afternoon at the M S church. Captains were appointed and to be chosen up for an attendance contest. The side with best attendance will be entertained later in 1907. Boys and girls are divided to recruit delinquents and promote attendance. The Legion plans a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Christian church at four o clock.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
M. S Church
Hayes
Legion
Christian Church
Union Thanksgiving Services at Patoka M E Church
A Thanksgiving service is scheduled at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Patoka Illinois for 10 a m Thursday November 28 1907 The event invites all Patoka citizens and neighbors to attend The Patoka church choirs will lead the song service Reverend Willey will read the Thanksgiving Proclamation Reverend Pressly will give the address An offering will be collected for the needy The goal is a day of gladness and thanksgiving
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M. E
Patoka
Willey
Pressly
Mrs. T. E. Irvin Hosts Rebekahs Gathering
Mrs. T. E. Irvin entertained many Rebekahs and friends at her home last Friday. Misses Alice Barrette and Mabel Simcox played selections on the new piano the Rebekahs had on trial. Guests praised the hostess and the music before departing.
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T. E. Irvin
Rebekahs
Alice Barrette
Mabel Simcox
Rebekahs Host Reception for Musical Participants
The Rebekahs held a Saturday evening reception at the I. O. O. F. Hall for those who took part in the recent Musical. Guests enjoyed games and music with a menu featuring peaches and whipped cream cake homemade candies and coffee. All attendees reportedly had a hearty evening.
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Rebekahs
I. O. O. F. Hall
Trapper Joseph Null Catches Forty Eight Muskrats This Winter
Joseph Null son of W D Hull living on the former Pilgrim place is a noted trapper. He has captured forty eight muskrats this winter and others as well. He displays pelts with pride.
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Joseph Null
W. D. Hull
Henry Pilgrim
Pelis
Wanted 100000 Ties Trade Prices Listed
Advertisement seeks 100000 ties with payments in trade offering No 1 White Oak at 48 cents Red Oak at 38 cents and soft wood at 33 cents from Vail and Thalman. The notice outlines payment terms and contact details for suppliers.
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Cole
G. H. Weaver
Vernon
Patoka Bank
Jas
Sumcox & Son
R. A. Simcox
J. W. Delass
Temperance Legion
Union Thanksgiving Services
Vail & Thalman
Aders
Studebaker
J.H. Davis & Co
Old Reliable Butcher Shop
Louie Wasem
C. FE
John Deere
Odin
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