Lost 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Found in Library Treasure
The first Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation, issued by George Washington on October 3, 1789, was lost for generations. Found at a 1921 New York auction, it was purchased by the Library of Congress for 300 dollars and is now preserved in its Manuscripts Division. The document calls for a national day of thanksgiving on November 26 and honors God, constitutional government, science, and national unity.
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Library of Congress
George Washington Bicentennial Commission
Elias Boudinot
House of Representatives
United States
Annals of Congress
Aedanus Burke
South Carolina
Europe
Thomas Tudor Tucker
Congress
Senate
Ralph Izard
William S. Johnson
Connecticut
Elias Oudinot
New Jersey
Roger Sheriman
Conn
Peter Sylvester
New York
House
Washington
New York City
Fitzpatrick
Wm. Jackson
George Washington
Library ‘of
United States of America
America
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Marion County Court Opens Amid Prohibition and Liquor Cases
The November term of Judge S. N. Finn's County Court opened in Salem on Monday, November 24, with cases set for the day and Tuesday. Defendants facing charges include drunkenness, illegal possession, and abandonment. A juror list from Patoka to Romine and Omega is also announced.
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S. N. Finn
Salem
Marshall Skinner
Centralia
F. M. Bennett
Chas. Storment
East Main Hotel
Arthur Easley
Harry Wimberly
Tessie Jones
Romine Township
People
Raymond Martin
Kinmundy
Merle Hammers
Arno Shafer
William Bullard
The
Peter Basola
Clyde Warren
Sandoval
Henry Biaggi
Vasel & Vass
A. E. Igo. K. & S. Sayles Co
Joe Reynolds
A. Neimeyer
Earl Merritt
S. H. Ross
Irwin Wiechert
Industrial Acceptance Corp
C. B. Bateman
W. S. Storment
Dwight Stonecipher
Patoka
Frank Quayle
Havsold Jolliff
Frank Elifritz
Seth Martin
Tonti
Charles Sullens
Meacham
Geo
Norman
Chas. Mangner
Grover Courson
Cecil Potter
Odin
Cleveland Rippy
P. A. Brod Jr
Wm. Shinn
J. O. Bierman
C. E. McClelland
J. M. Bayliss
E. M. Westner
Raccoon
R. L. Wilson
Harley Fowler
Romine
Oscar Cantrell
Stevenson
Carl Goostree
Waldo Boyles
Charles Green
Julia—Eugene Fear
Obelg Hienson
Herschel Howe
Omega
Lloyd Alderson
Gerald Cantrell
Benton Eagan
Lesson Sermon and Thanksgiving Services Across Christ Scientist Churches
Local Churches of Christ Scientist reported a Sunday lesson on Soul and Body with the Golden Text from Matthew 6 22 and Bible citations from I Corinthians 6 19 20. A Thanksgiving service followed on Thursday November 27 with the subject Thanksgiving and prayers on tithes and blessings per Malachi 3 10 and science texts by Mary Baker Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Saul
Jesus
Malachi
Revival Meets Strong Crowds At Local Christian Church
The Revival continues with record crowds at both men’s and Sunday services. Sermons on sin planned for this week, with Thursday’s topic yet unnamed but described as highly thoughtful. Bethel Church delegates from Clay County attended Sunday, and M E Church South joined in cooperative spirit. Christian Endeavor starts at 6:45, services at 7:80, inviting all to attend the final week of revival.
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Bethel Church
Clay County
Bro. Birch
M. E. Church South
Obituary for Herbert Goreham Passes at Vernon Tennessee
Herbert Adelbert Goreham born December 11 1865 in Clinton Iowa died November 19 1930 at his Vernon Tennessee home aged 64 years 11 months 8 days He married Etta Rose in 1918 and they lived near Vernon except for one year in Patoka He was active in his church and community His illness lasted one week and he wished death was relief He leaves wife a son Elmer from a prior marriage in Miami Florida three brothers Sherman Iowa Silas Colorado Mahlon Chicago One sister Mrs Sarah McClure Muskegon Michigan a stepdaughter Miss Fern Adamson Decatur and many relatives Funeral at his home Saturday November 22 conducted by Rev J M Smith Burial in Jones Cemetery
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Herbert Adelbert Goreham
Nancy Elzina
Reuben Goreham
Clinton
Iowa
Vernon
Etta Rose
Patoka
McClure
Muskegon
Mich
Etta Goreham
Elmer
Miami
Florida
Sherman
Silas
Colorado
Mahlon
Chicago
Sarah McClure
Fern Adamson
Decatur
J. M. Smith
Jones Cemetery
Wm Hull Taken To County Jail For Slapping Wife
Wm Hull Sr. was arrested after a Sunday confrontation at the Hull home east of Patoka. Justice Noah Carter set a fine from $3 to $100, with the maximum applied, and Hull was jailed in Salem. Hull claimed his son in law and daughter had stayed long, brought horses, and caused disturbances before the incident.
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Wm. Hull Jr
Mays
Wm. Hull Sr
Noah Carter
Geo. Purcell
Hull
Patoka
Carter
Salem
Hilary P Smith Hospitalized After Fall and Mislaid Election
Personal letter from Hilary P Smith formerly of Alma now of Urbana states he fell and fractured a hip, went to Mayo Bros. Clinic on the 10th for diagnosis, and is bedridden in a hospital. He also missed a local paper on the 8th and is unaware of Marion County election results. Address given as 106 Routh street Urbana.
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Hilary Smith
Alma
Urbana
Mayo Bros. Cline
Marion
Gregory
Illinois Eyes Uniform Drivers License Bill Ahead of General Assembly
State officials including Secretary Wm J Stratton Attorney General Oscar E Carlstrom and Francis G Blair will address a Springfield Elks Club meeting November 24 25 to draft a uniform drivers license law. The bill aims to reduce unfit drivers via initial examinations and phased licensing with temporary permits and mandated tests.
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Wm. J. Stratton
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Francis G. Blair
Elks’ Club
Springfield
General Assembly
Robinson
Illinois
Bond plan to finish Illinois highways in four years
Illinois highway officials say no new bond issue is needed to complete the system. Director H. H. Cleveland states 7631 miles paved with 9800 total, about 2200 pending slabs, and completion possible by 1934 using motor license fees gas tax and federal aid. Current funds cover widening and grade separations to ease congestion in metros.
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Illinois
H. H. Cleaveland
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Emmerson
Cleaveland
Division of Highways
Highway Department
John Rogier Reelectd President of Farm Bureau
The Marion County Farm Bureau elected a new board at the November 10 annual meeting and organized November 14. John Rogier of Patoka was chosen president, with B E Siple of Iuka as vice president and S K Spitler of Salem as secretary, Glenn Jones of Salem as treasurer.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
John Rogier
Patoka
B. E. Siple
Iuka
S. K. Spitler
Salem
Glenn Jones
P. W. Warner
G. R. Williams
John Bleifer
P. L. Guth
E. G. Kinsey
Centralia
HD HD Wilson
A. Th. Nichols
Alma
C. C. Jones
Edward Lacey
Farina
State Agricultural Association
Wm. Williams
Sandoval
I. D. Ingram
Kinmundy
Everet. Tate
Kell
Marie County
Springfiex
Tamecrary
Robert Kelly donation to Patoka cemetery fund
Robert Kelly, an operator at Arrowsmith for I. C., sent a letter to the Register Office with a $2.00 donation for the cemetery fund. He cannot attend in person but wishes the Patoka community a joyful Thanksgiving and is thanked on behalf of Patoka and nearby residents.
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Robert Kelly
I. C
Arrowsmith
Patoka
Mrs Place Remains Seriously Ill in Mt. Carroll Household
Grandma Place long ill, still not improving. James and Mary Moore of Mt. Carroll assist in care. Son Robert Place arrives from Columbus, Ohio to help.
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Grandma Place
James Moore
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Robert Place
Columbus
Ohio
Michigan Visitors From Muskegon In Patoka
Mrs Walter Johnson Mrs Beulah Sutherland and Mr Andy Bean of Muskegon Michigan arrived in Patoka Monday evening for a week long visit with the C N Cruse family.
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Walter Johnson
Beulahr Sutherland
Andy Bean
Muskegon
Mich
Patoka
C. N. Cruse
Northern Egyptian III H S Conference basketball standings prior to Nov 24 1930
Official standings show Sandoval leading with 3 wins and 9 losses, Patoka 2 0, Kinmundy 2 1, Odin 1 1, Brownstown 1 3, Altamont 0 2, Farina 0 7. Latest results: Sandoval 24 Farina 10, Kinmundy 19 Altamont 13, Patoka 29 Odin 14. L. E. Adams, Sec.
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Pet. Sandoval
Patoka
Kinmundy
Odin
Brownstown
Altamont
Farina
Sandoval
L. E. Adams
James Moore and wife visit Mt Carrol on family illness
James Moore and his wife from Mt Carroll, UL, arrived several days ago due to the illness of Mr Moore's mother, Mrs Malinda Place.
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James Moore
Mt. Carrol
Mr. Moore
Mra
Malinda Place
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Marion County
Christian Science Churches
Christian Church News
Herbert Goreham
Wm. Hull
Hilary P. Smith
Next General Assembly
Michigan
Patoke
Northern Egyptian III. H. S. Athletic Conference
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