Boy Killed Crossing Altom Street by Cairo Car
At about 8 15 in the morning a northbound Buick struck 9 year old Kenneth Herring as he tried to cross Altom Street near the Hayes truck. The car carried John J. Levitt and others en route to a Democratic State Conference. coroner and jury began proceedings and witnesses described the impact and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Levitt
Cairo
Stephen O’laughlin
Kenneth
Alva Herring
Altom Street
Hayes
Altom
Sevral
Barnhill
Ray
Mr. Levitt
J. G. Burnsides
Vandalia
Wrek
Anderson
Hayes Co
ChWleston
Alcom
Trown
George Smith
Altoms Rer
Man
Altoms
Undertakers Office
Iquitor
Dr. Muffins Office
Child
Slab
Roy Wagstaff
Mr. Altom
Tom Altom
James Doty
Ed Anderson Seeks Second Term For Marion County
Ed Anderson asks Marion County voters to reelect him for four more years. He pledges prompt service, courteous nonpartisan handling of public business, and continued effort to meet the wishes of the entire public. Election day is Tuesday November 6 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
Marion County
Six Party Tickets On Now On Illinois Ballot
Illinois voters will receive a ballot featuring six party tickets for the November 6 election. Represented parties include Republican Democrat Independent Republican Socialist Labor Socialist and Workers Communist Party of America. Prohibition did not file a ticket. The state ballot will be certified this week and is smaller than four years ago due to omitted presidential electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Republican
Democrat
Independent Republican
Socialist Labor
Socialist and Workers
Communist) Party of America
Prohibition Party
Livestock Quarantine Violation Conviction in Illinois Court
J A Hamilton of Marissa was found guilty by a St. Clair county jury of violating livestock quarantine law. Evidence showed two tubercular cattle on his farm and failure to segregate them after warnings, leading to a September 14 1927 sale. The case cites the 1909 act on preventing spread of contagious diseases among domestic animals. Penalty not yet pronounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hamilton
Marissa
St. Clair County
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Hilmer C. Lindauer
Merrill F. Wehmhoff
State Department of Agriculture
Hamilton
Department of Agriculture
East St. Louis
Attorney General’s Office
Wehmhoff
Patoka Illinois Folk Hold Big Reunion At Chapter House
Patoka residents gathered at the Chapter House northeast of Payette on Sunday for a reunion with about fifty attendees. Honor guest Rev Malcolm of Des Moines Iowa spoke about school days from 1885 and his forty two years in ministry while Rev Fraser of Payette contributed remarks. A bountiful basket dinner followed at 1 oclock with many family groups and former pupils in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Illinois
Chapter House
Payette
James Wasem
Kennedy Simcox
Dewitt Jennings
Wes Jimmerson
Pres Jimmerson
C. G. Goodwin
Frank Goodwin
Sweet
Idaho
LaRue Blackabee
Ontario
Suffin
Earl Jimmerson
Will Hillerman
John Cahill
Jim Cahill
Russell Cahill
Fraser
Malcolm
Des Moines
Mexico
Emritus
Wieser
Mrs William Moore Dies at Centralia
Effie Belle Moore born January 17 1891 died October 10 1928 at St Marys hospital Centralia Illinois aged 38 years 10 months and 7 days She married William Moore in 1905 ten children survive with nine living after her husband died October 3 1925 Also surviving are two sisters Mrs Geo Kinney Mrs Jane Cooper of Patoka two brothers William Alexander of Patoka and Richard Alexander of Keyesport Interment Pratt cemetery Funeral by Rev J M Smith at Mound Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Belle Moore
Abner
Martha Jane Alexander
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Ill
William Moore
John
Matilda
Archie
Darrell
Warnie
Harold Wesley
Helen
Billie
Geo. Kinney
Jane Cooper
Patoka
Alex
William Alexander
Richard Alexander
Keyesport
J. M. Smith
Mound Chapel
Pratt Cemetery
Passage Honors Longtime Neighbor Francis Irvin Thompson
Francis Irvin Thompson born September 3 1871 in the family home near Vernon grew to be a trusted neighbor and church member respected for aid in times of need. He married Stella Reichert in 1901 and leaves a daughter Helen, siblings, and many relatives. After more than four years of illness he died October 10 with funeral services led by Rev. J M Smith and burial in Patola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwas
Francis Irvin Thompson
Joshua Jackson Thompson
Martha Jane Thompson
M. E. Church
Mound Chapel
I. 0
J. M. Smith
Patola
Zion revival grows with crowded Zion church services
The Zion revival drew large crowds as seats filled and many stood outside during Epworth League hours. Rev. C. F. Corzine teaching from Cambria arrived Monday and delivered strong sermons amid bad weather. Daily services continue at 7 15 PM with gospel preaching and soul stirring songs inviting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
C. F. Corzine
Cambria
Centralia Hospital Treated Patients Report Health
Miss Rose Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder underwent appendicitis surgery Monday at Centralia hospital and is recovering well. Miss Pauline daughter of Mr and Mrs Carson had tonsil and adenoids removal Monday and returned home Tuesday. Ed Nattier a farmer east of town had an operation at Centralia hospital last week and bets on a satisfactory outcome this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Snyder
Frank Snyder
Pauline
Carson
Centralia Hospital
Ed Nattier
Centralia
Supreme Court Sets Date for Special Grand Jury Test
Springfield Illinois October 15 arguments will be heard in the state supreme court on October 20 in pending cases challenging the validity of special grand juries in Cook County investigating election frauds. A decision during this session cannot be guaranteed until after arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Supreme Court
Cook County
Revival at Patoka Baptist Church comes to town
Revival services at Patoka Baptist Church run each evening at 7 30 led by Pastor Hedges with G A Foulon District Missionary of Ewing assisting. The public is invited to all services and to prepare to meet thy God for judgement on deeds. Bruce Holland and wife of East St Louis visited the old hometown over the weekend. Bruce's mother Mrs Laura Haley and grandfather Mr Cruse accompanied them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedges
G. A. Foulon
Ewing
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Bruce
Laura Haley
Mr. Cruse
Fourth convict hanged for 1927 Klein murder in Illinois
Charles Shader, hanged at Joliet at 6:00 AM, is the fourth condemned prisoner in the May 5 1927 killing of Deputy P M N Klein. Earlier executions were Walter Stalesky Charles Duchowsky and Roberto Torres. Police recaptured fugitives near Lenora after a prison escape spree. Duchowsky reportedly reached the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shader
Joliet
P. M. N. Klein
Springfield
Ill
Shader
Walter Stalesky
Charles Duchowsky
Roberto Torres
LaSalle County
Lenora
James Price
Duchowsky
Will County
Bernardo Roa
Gregorio Rizzo
Chicago
State Supreme Court
Chas T Wade Named Candidate For Congress In 28th District
Farina resident Chas T Wade is presented as a trusted farmer candidate for Congress. Backers describe him as capable, connected with voters, and prepared to act on short notice without entangling alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas T. Wade
Farina
Congress
Chas. Wade
Rumors Tie Cubs to Rogers Hornsby Trade
Chicago rumors say the Cubs may purchase Rogers Hornsby from the Boston Braves for a price likely over 200000. William Wrigley and William Veeck discussed terms, with talks in Boston and New York, and Chicago fans expect a cash deal plus players.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Rogers Hornsby
Boston Braves
Braves
Hornsby
William Wrigley
Cubs
William Veeck
Boston
Veeck
Emil Fuchs
Braves Presidercy
New York
Hot Stove
Emmerson outlines Illinois administration plan and Hoover support
Yorkville Illinois October 17 Louis L Emmerson Republican candidate for Governor advocates appointing top men to run nine state departments with efficient administration modeled on private industry He praises Secretary of State operations and fiscal efficiency and endorses Herbert Hoover as a farm ally and presidential candidate over the Democratic rival He notes loyalty to former Governor Lowden and asserts Hoover offers broad national and agricultural experience for Illinois voters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Ill
Louis L. Emmerson
Lowden
Emmerson
Ilinois
United States
Illinois
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Kansas City
Frank C. Lowden
Mr. Lowden
Republican Party
Middle West
Eastern
Seaboard
Tammany Hall
New York
September milk plant payroll report and October price notice
The local milk plant owned by Mojonnier and Rogier reports September payroll totaling $9 500 95 paid Oct 15. October price is $2.10 per unit for TB tested milk. Also notes new ranges in colette and mentions Patoka Hardware & Fuew Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojonnier and Rogier
Colette
Patoka Hardware & Fuew. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kenneth Herrin
Cairo Automobile
Coroners Jury
ED Aerts Ferestrer
Array E Pratar
F. I. Thompson
Zion
Supreme Court
Patoka Baptist Church
Chas. 'T. Wade Will
Rajah
L. L. Emmerson
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