Mrs Dolly Redman Injured In Auto Fall En Route To Illinois
Mrs Dolly Redman wife of Prof Rice Redman of the Buffalo schools is in St Johns Hospital Springfield after a car door latch release caused her to fall from the front seat of a Portrait enclosed car. She sustained skull fractures and a shoulder bruise while her husband and sister remained at her side. Early reports showed improvement and hope for recovery.
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Dolly Dukes-Redman
Rice Redman
Buffalo
Illiopollis
Redman
Mr. Redman
St. Johns Hospital
Springfield
Hazel Friend
T. J. Dukes
Springfield Hospital
Auto Accident At Cain Corner Involving Two Fords
Just before noon Monday a Ford driven by John Bell Hudgens of Goreville collided with Dr. DuComb’s Ford at the Cain corner on the hard road. The Goreville car carried Hudgens and daughters Miss Willhelma Hudgens and Mrs. Roe Hubbard. they were returning from Salem and St Elmo visits. The Doctor’s car had minor bruises and the female driver suffered steering-wheel bruising.
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John Bell Hudgens
Goreville
DuCombs
Ford
Martin & Martin Firm Changes Name in Local Merchantry
Cecil Martin bought Ira C. Martin out of the two year old general merchandise business. Cecil now runs the store solo while Ira contemplates future plans including a possible trip to California. Cecil is starting his own venture as Ira contemplates other options.
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Martin & Martin
Cecil Martin
Ira C. Martin
Cecil
Ira
Register
California
Coleman mantles go for 7c each at Patoka Hardware
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co advertises Coleman mantles priced at seven cents each while supplies last.
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Coleman Mantles
Patoka Hdw
Furn, Co
Basil Wilson for County Judge Seeks Election Honorably
Basil Wilson of Salem Illinois born Alma 28 years ago and a Wesleyan Law graduate campaigns for County Judge. He served 13 months with the U S Marines in World War I and after wartime hospital care returned to practice law in Salem. A friend praises his seriousness integrity and hard work urging voters to support him.
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W. Basil Wilson
Alma
Illinois
Kinmundy
Salem
Salem High School
W. G. Wilson
Basil
Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Wilson
United States Marines
Chicago
Prince Sanitarium
Springfield
Wesleyan
Basil Wilson
School Notes and Activities Highlight Local Students
Dean Hill quit school amid six week exams and plans for debates in English I. Patoka beat Keysport 7 to 4 in a recent baseball road game. Freshmen attended Sophomore party chaperoned by Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Simcox. Mr. DeLay spoke on the U S Constitution at assembly. A high school carnival is set for October 29 in the gym. Room One reports recent tests, Halloween plans, and a spelling contest. teachers Bettie Simcox and Mrs. Gaston noted. Room Three covers new arrivals Nesbit and Belcher, Indians study, and a fifth grade focus on history. Room Four notes Enoch Arden study, a high average for an eighth-year spelling class, upcoming bi-monthly exams, and basketball suit orders as the season nears.
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Dean Hill
Patoka
Keysport
Noah Carter
John Simcox
DeLay
U. S
Wm. Gaston
Gale
Paul Walker
Dick Potts
Mae Forehand
Grover Malan
Harold Bonney
Bettie Simcox
Je Nesbit
Kious
Ballance
Pearl Britt
Enoch Arden
Homer N. Potts
Serious Accident at Bryant Farm Causes Injury
A serious Sunday accident at William Bryant farm left Mrs. L. T. Fagg with a broken leg after a car backed over her. Her husband and she had traveled from Palmer to visit the Bryant family. The Register extends heartfelt sympathy. Also notes local visitors and a blanket sale at Altoms with prices from 1 to 8 dollars per pair.
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William Bryant
Mr. Bryant
L. T. Fagg
Palmer
George Ballance
Lincoln
Neil Walker
du Quoin
Altoms
Sun day visitors in St. Louis with Mrs. M’s brother family
Cecil Martin and his wife were Sunday visitors with Mrs. M’s brother and family in St. Louis.
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Cecil Martin
Mrs. M
Land
St. Louis
Southern Illinois a Developing Empire
Southern Illinois boasts vast tillable land and navigable rivers, rich coal seams, and diverse minerals. It leads Illinois in poultry and oil output, ranks high in wheat production, and hosts major hatcheries and seed production, signaling growth as a future industrial hub.
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Illinois
New England
Virginia
United States
Southern
Missionary Society Meets In November Preparations
The Womans Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. Carrie Alexander with Mrs. Josie Wallon in charge. Talks by Mrs. Lora Alton, Mrs. Carrie Alexander, Mrs. Lizzie Walton and Mrs. Ellen Simcox examined The Colored Race. Blanche Willis summarized the race state. Ellen Simcox named leader for November at Mrs. Eva Ballance home. Committees set for the early November week of prayer program.
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Womans Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Haines Belcher
Carrie Alexander
Josie Wallon
Lora Altom
Lizzie Walton
Ellen Simcox
Blanche Willis
Eva Ballance
Real Toll Bridges Travelled Near Home
The editor and family with Russell Snyder toured to O Fallon Missouri on a Sunday afternoon. They passed St Charles Missouri and discovered a real toll bridge charging fifty cents each way or eighty five cents round trip. In O Fallon the bottle cost ten cents. The writer remarks the Sucker State people are liked or feared as they approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Snyder
O'Fallon
St. Charles
U. S
O’fallon
Pop
Well Known Youngster Marries in St. Louis
News from St. Louis reports the marriage of Darrel Bess of Clinton to Miss Ruth Conroy of Clinton. The couple wed last Wednesday in St. Louis and now reside in Greenwood Mississippi where Darrel is employed.
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ST. Louis
Darrel Bess
Clinton
Ruth Conroy
Ed Bess
Patoka
Greenwood
Miss
Darrel
Senators Will Keep Oaths Or Break Them Which
Illinois voters face a claim about Senate oath taking on the Volstead Act. The piece argues any senator from Illinois must swear to uphold the Constitution and not aid repeal or modification that would allow beverage alcohol. It questions George E. Brennan’s wet campaign and the consequences of his votes on prohibition and liberty issues.
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Illinois
United States Senate
United States
Senate
Washington
Ilinois
Congress
Harvey C May Explains Why He Seeks Marion Sheriff Post
Harvey C May outlines his background and qualifications for Marion County sheriff. He cites upbringing in Raccoon Township Kell Illinois business ties and four years on the board of supervisors including two as chairman. A Republican he pledges to serve diligently urging voters to support a large majority.
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Harvey C. May
Harvey May
Marion County
Raccoon Township
Kell
Illinois
Baptist Church
Board of Supervisors
May
Rebekah Lodge Leads Grand Lodge Delegation in Springfield
Miss Elsie Belcher attends the Grand Lodge session in Springfield Illinois as the local Rebekah Lodge representative. A M Peek represents the Encampment and Dave Troyer the Odd Fellows with Patoka expected to join the state meeting.
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Elsie Belcher
Rebekah Lodge
Springfield
A. M. Peek
Dave Troyer
Odd Fellows
Patoka
Card of Thanks from Alberta Berthoux
I wish to thank my many friends who visited wrote and brought beautiful flowers to me while I was in the hospital. Alberta Berthoux.
Prohibition and Eighteenth Amendment Reaffirmed
A senator clarifies positions on the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act, stating he did not vote on the amendment but supports enforcing it via the Volstead Act or successor. He emphasizes ongoing constitutional basis for prohibition and rejects the idea that Volstead alone defines prohibition. Continued on another page.
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Dolly Redman
Cain Corner
Bryant Farm
Sringfield, Ill
Alberta Berthoux
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