Egypt region to lead Illinois industrial growth says Dailey
Senator John Dailey told the State Association of County Officers convention in Lawrenceville that Southern Illinois, nicknamed Egypt, holds vast mineral wealth and industrial potential. He cited geology, history, and a projected census shift placing the population center near Lawrenceville and Olney as evidence of rapid regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Egypt
John Dailey
Peoria
State Association of County Officers
Lawrenceville
Dailey
Southern
Europe
United States Geological Survey
Jersey County
Union
Clark
Michels
United States
Olney
Ohio
Mississippi
Olitan
Car Theft Tangle Ties Town to Racketeers
Local police report a Ford roadster stolen from Elmer Belcher. Serg. Pilger tracked a suspect to Ramsey and blocked a potential bank theft plan. A Felon named Frank Murray was jailed in Patoka amid a larger suspected gang crackdown. the Belcher car later recovered in Greenville and the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Belcher
Wm. Pilger
Ramsey
Serg
Pilger
Ford
Railroad
Bill
Win
Bills
Frank Murray
I. C
East St. Louis
Collinsville
Patoka
Belcher
Beckett
Baptist Church
Murray
Madison Yard
Greenville
Louis Voight
Pocahontas
Insurance Company
Marion County
Serg. Pilger
Woman's Missionary Society Met on October 18
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South met at the home of Mrs. Carrye Alexander. The program included a devotional, scripture reading, and a discussion on Building Friendships led by Letha Wasem. An open discussion followed with all taking part. The society plans a week of prayer starting November 7 at the church. The next regular meeting is November 15 at Mrs. Iaa Anderson's home with L. Altom leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Carrye Alexander
Alexander
Patton
Lora Altom
Willis
Letha Wasem
Iaa Anderson
Altom
Obituary: Janie A. Anderson 67 Passes in Vernon
Janie A. Anderson died October 14 1927 at age 67 years 8 months and 7 days after a long illness. Born February 7 1860 near Owaneco Illinois she married John Q Secrést January 16 1879 and had three sons Fred Clyde and William. She joined the M E Church in Vernon and is interred at Owaneco cemetery after services in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie A. Anderson
Owaneco
Illinois
John Q. Secrést
Fred
Pana
Clyde
Assumption
William
Vernon
Ill
M. E. Church
J. M. Smith
Owaneco Cemetery
Armistice Day Celebration in Centralia
Marion county ex service men and friends plan Armistice Day in Centralia on November 11 1927 led by the George M Nelms Post of The American Legion. A street parade at 11 am will include a nine gun salute and marching past the downtown and residential districts with Jefferson Barracks troops performing an exhibition drill and a nighttime sham battle at the high school field directed by Captain N D Finley. A committee of 326 Machine Gun Bn veterans will greet old comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Centralia
George M. Nelms
American Legion
Jefferson Barracks
High School
N. D. Finley
Bill Pick
Ed Miller
Tom Deley
Ralph Alcorn
Bank Robbery at Grand Tower Ends in Conviction
Three men robbed the Grand Tower bank last Thursday evening stealing 1590 while missing 4000 in cash nearby. After two stolen cars and a timber seizure they fled but were captured near Ullin. Indicted, pled guilty, and sentenced to 1 to 14 years, the Drum brothers of West Frankfort and Sherman Smiddy face long terms in Chester penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Grand Tower
Ullin
Down State
Joseph Drum
West Frankfort
Rooney
Sherman Smiddy
Christopher
Chester
Death of an Old Soldier Swick Dies at 87
Joseph Lindel Swick born October 17 1839 near Fairfield Ohio died October 12 1927 at his daughter Mrs Lillie Horns home. He served in the Civil War and was honorably discharged. Survived by three daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Mrs Horns home conducted by Rev Co M Miller. Interment Farmers Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier
Joseph Lindel Swick
Fairfield
Ohio
Lillie Horn
Swick
Carolina Elizabeth Erwin
Joseph County
James Swick
Vannie Boyer
Zalmo
Sarah Clark
Newton
Ill
Pie Supper Advertising Notice
This notice clarifies that pie suppers advertised in these columns are cash deals only. A fee of about 25 cents is charged for each ad and payment is expected promptly to avoid bookkeeping delays. If unpaid, remit to cover the cost.
Closing Up Fair Man Oil Business
Charles Sloan and Leslie Benoist say farewell to the Fairman oil well which was drilled this fall then retired and came in a cluster. Leases returned. matter is history. Mc Curdy's trial set for hearing this week. Bob Kelly returned from Springfield due to his mother's serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sloan
Leslie Benoist
Odin
Sandoval
Fairman
McCurdy
Mrs Mary Jennings remembered as devoted Patoka matriarch
Obituary notes Mrs Mary Jennings long life of service in Patoka Illinois born July 17 1848 in Bowling Green Kentucky she married Oscar F Kelley then George A Jennings surviving children and stepchildren across several states. Funeral conducted by Rev Karns at the Baptist church with burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Mary Jennings
Mary Frances Seward
John P
Eliza Seward
Bowling Green
Illinois
Oscar F. Kelley
Clyde Davis
Ill
Clauda Theill
Neodesha
Kan
Robert O. Kelley
Kelley
George A. Jennings
Harriett Bell Wagner
California
Charles Gresham Jennings
Morris
Minn
Nellie Josephine Hill
Elkhart
Ind
Georgia Ann Blanky
Cleveland
Ohio
Love
Sunset Road
Margaret Holmes Bates
Amanda Anderick
Pasadena
Cal
Eliza Ann Livesay
Portland
Ore
Kizzah S. Beach
Hollywood
Minnie S. Pennock
Victor Seward
Butte
Mont
The
Baptist Church
F. L. Karns
Mt. Vernon
Move Soon to New Office and Press Earlier Next Week
The notice requests earlier news and advertising submission ahead of next week as the paper prepares to move from the present building. It states Vol 21 No 1 will publish from the new site starting Nov 1 1927 instead of Oct, and invites reporters to drop by to discuss supplies and provide feedback while thanking outside correspondents for recent improvements.
Detroit Dog Fellow Demonstrates High Intelligence
Five year old German Shepherd Fellow owned by Jacob H York performed a long intelligence test at Columbia University. Fellow followed complex cues and showed rapid word-object understanding, though professors questioned whether it reflects human-like language comprehension. His trainer claims he can learn from gentle instruction and resists punishment, and he has reportedly refused a $250000 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fuller
Eigh
Ger Shepard
Jacob H York
Ofessor C. J. Warden
Columbia University
Great University
Mr. Herbert
Fellow
Warden
Lucien N. Warner
Columbia
New York
Special Services At M. E. Church South
On Sunday morning October 28 the M. E. Church South will hold a special service for the older folk. A choir of seniors led by Marion Smith will lead in old familiar songs with special numbers from the choir and church quartet. A transportation car will pick up and return those without conveyance upon request to M. D. Ballance or the pastor. Open to nonmembers at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Marion Smith
Church Quartette
M. D. Ballance
Oye A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Womans Missionary Society
Fairman Oil
Bob Kelly
Springfield
Detroit
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