Meador Auto Killing Recalled in California Letter
A burned letter from California recounts the Meador auto crash near a crossing on September 5. Grace and others were in the car when a train struck. survivors describe the impact, injuries, and the chaotic evacuation to Covina Hospital eight miles away.
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California
Meador
Los Angeles
Calif
Gen. Hospital
Lem Meador
Vernon
Illinois
Grace
Mother Hoag
Hoag Ranch
God
Corvina
Rate
Folks Ranch
Nhte
Seven Calves Seek Henry Urbana Area Membership in Club
Seven calves from Illinois grow near 1000 pounds at one year old as a test of breeding feeding and care for the Half Ton Calf Club. Six are Shorthorns and one Hereford with births from 1925 to 1926. Each calf is weighed twice and a farm bureau committee inspects eligibility for club membership. Two calves have already earned memberships with weights above 1010 pounds.
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James Brown
Aledo
Mercer County
John R. Hamilton
Bardolph
McDonough County
R. W. Gates
Tuscola
Douglas County
James Love
Edwardsville
Madison County
G. C. Button
Milford
Iroquois County
Harold Hixon
Wellington
Hereford
Farm Bureau
The
Agricultural College
H. L. Gates & Son
Gilbert Longbons
Albion
Edwards County
Robbins
Probate of Jennie Spencer Farmer will and Betts estate
In county court the estates of Jennie Spencer Farmer and William H. Betts proceed. Proof of death and petitions for probate of both wills are heard. Chas H Hill and J H Davis testified. wills admitted to probate. letters testamentary ordered for Dr. T F Spencer and T A Smythe with bonds. First Monday in December set to adjust claims.
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Jennie Spencer Farmer
Chas. H. Hill
J. H. Davis
T. F. Spencer
William H. Betts
W. Basil Wilson
Orel
W. W. Marrow
Louise Davidson
T. A. Smythe
Senator McKinley Not Improved, Confined to Bed
William B. McKinley, in a Martinsville Indiana sanatorium, remains without health improvement and sometimes appears weaker. Mrs. George Mattis of Champaign, sister of the senator, says he is confined to bed and unable to sit up, with no expectation of a serious worst development.
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William B. McKinley
Martinsville
Ind
George Mattis
Champaign
McKinley
School Notes and Activities Across Rooms
Room Two notes students in the fourth year work and third year writing prizes with Irene Martin Violet Nattier and Lowell Gaston earning spelling certificates. Room Three reports absences and visits. sixth grade studies The Daffodils and geography zones with Emily Caldwell and Clinton visitors. Room Four covers debates on autos vs railroads with a 12 to 7 win, attendance reminders, class meetings, and six weeks tests. sports highlight Invincible Nine defeats Keysport 9 0 with a notable double play.
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Forest Watkins
Lowell Gaston
Violet Nattier
Irene Martin
Charles Griffin
Myrle Bricker
Dick Kious
Helen Walker
Bradford Elmore
Emily Caldwell
Clinton
Lumber Jack Blouse Waists Displayed in Salem Shop
Ed Nattier and family visited Salem on Sunday and attended preaching at the Christian church while viewing a good assortment of Lumber Jack blouse waists in all sizes for men women and children.
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Altoms
Ed Nattier
Salem
Mrs Samuel Morris obituary from Marion County 1926
Mary Eagan Morris wife of Samuel Morris died in Poster township aged 74 years 2 months 1 day after long illness. Born August 8 1852 in Foster township she married December 9 1875. husband died 1923. Survived by daughter Estella Cox one son in law and many grandchildren and siblings. She was active Cumberland Presbyterian church member and known for piety.
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Mary Eagan
Martha Holt Eagan
Poster Township
Marion County
Foster Township
Samuel Morris
Mary Martha Kidder
Estella Cox
Morris
John F
Catherine
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Republican Editors Endorse Frank L. Smith
Illinois editors at the State Press Association meeting pledge undivided support for Colonel Frank L. Smith and the Republican ticket to prevent vote splitting by independents. They cite his service and integrity and urge victory next month. Additional notes mention local ads and a 50 pound pumpkin brought to Decatur.
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Frank L. Smith
United States
Illinois State Press Association
Champaign
Smith
Ilinois
Colonel Smith
M. L. Walsh
L. M. Wood
Col Frank L Smith Defends Public Campaign Donations
Chicago Oct 15 Col Frank L Smith Republican nominee for United States Senator defends campaign contributions in a statewide tour. He cites the Illinois primary spending totals and defends use of funds while denying any improper or corrupt intent. He singles out critics claiming moral high ground and questions the ethics of the Insull donation in context of the campaign.
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Chicago
Frank L. Smith
United States
Illinois
Smith
United States Senate
Samuel Insull
Governor and Attorney General Confirm Interest Funds
Attorneys for the State and the governor agreed on interest funds totaling 38 000 from 79 banks examined in a Springfield hearing before Master Chancery Charles Briggle. The accounting suits against Governor Small continue with next hearing set for October 27. 50 to 60 banks remain to be checked.
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Chas. G. Briggle
Springfield
Master In Chancery
Small
Circuit Court Room
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Richard Hadley
Werner Schroeder
Richard Radley
Schroeder
Indiana G O P Press May Force Investigation
An Indiana Republican Editorial Association inquiry led by Thomas H. Adams may push a legislative investigation and possible special session into charges of a political conspiracy by D C Stephenson and a reign of fraud and corruption among state officials. Six state senators, after hearing the evidence, urged legislative action.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennes Commercial
Indiana
D. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Adams
Soy Beans Aimed At 25 Bushels Per Acre On 120 Acres
In Assumption on October 10 C G Simcox and A L Moore expect to harvest 120 acres of soybeans toward week’s end if weather remains favorable. A combine harvester will be used. The beans are in good shape with limited weeds and leaves stripped by bad weather. Yield expected about 25 bushels per acre.
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C. G. Simcox
A. L. Moore
Illinois Commerce Commission records and Insull favors debated
The Illinois Commerce Commission history is open to citizens. The record shows actions over five years, including rate cuts across major utilities in which Mr. Insull was involved, totaling 41 667 577 saved for Illinois utility patrons. The speaker questions what else was done for Insull and invites rate payers to answer.
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Ilinois Commerce Commission
Illinois
Commission
Insull
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Senator McKinley
Pearl Britt
Gilbert Caldwell
Walter Adams
Francis Walker
Doyle Outhouse
Lucas Walker
Tommy Williams
Bessie Hill
Keith Purcell
Stanley Freyer
Anna Walker
H. N. Potts
Willie Nattier
Girls Glee Club
Agnes Lucas
Alberta Berthoux
Keysport High School
Keysport
Patoka
Snyder
Chriss
Corners
Patoka High School
Park
Clark
Decatur
Henry Williams
Clark Farm
Kleinschmidt Place
Col
Frank Smith
G. O. P. Press
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