Governor Small Promotes Road Bond at Woodmen Picnic
Gov Len Small urged Illinois voters to back the $100,000,000 road bond issue during a Modern Woodmen Good Roads event in Bloomington. He highlighted highway progress, contrasted opponents, and recalled past road-building leaders while noting large Woodmen attendance.
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Bloomington
Len Small
Miller Park
Foulton
Lewistown
Kankakee
McLean County
Frank Funk
Woodmen
Illinois
S. S. Tanner
Milier
The
George Hatzenbuller
Governor Small
Chester Boone
Chester
Jewell
TOCAT
Little Chester
L. W. Potts
Fulton County
Freemont
Division of Highways
Norman L. Jones
Jones
Frank O. Lowden
Charles 8. Deneen
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
Thomas H. MacDonald
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Highway Magazine
MacDonald
Big Day at Sandy Branch Camp Meeting
Last Sunday proved a memorable day at Sandy Branch Camp Ground with Rev. J. M. Smith preaching at both morning and evening services. A basket dinner between services fed attendees and many residents recall early religious life rooted in Sandy Branch gatherings.
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Sandy Branch
J. M. Smith
Sandy Branch Camp Ground
Death of Uncle Willis Chance Ends Long Suffering
Willis J. Chance, a respected community member born November 22 1848 near Fredonia Church, died September 9 1924 at age 75 years 9 months and 17 days. He married Matilda Foster in 1871 and leaves a wife two sons Florence Walton Mae Logan John Chance Elzie Chance two daughters five grandchildren one creator and other relatives. He was a faithful member and janitor for over 40 years.
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Uncle Willis Chance
Willis J. Chance
James
Millie Chance
Fredonia Church
Matilda Foster
Florence Walton
Mae Logan
John Chance
Patoka
Elzie Chance
Denver
Colo
M. E. Church South
Zion
Fredonia
Salem
Ill
Kansas
Bad shooting in Odin shocks Centralia trio love and crime
In Odin last Tuesday night Ray Mercer shot Rey Laybourne of Centralia at the home of Charles Sloan after Laybourne and a young woman returned to find Mercer there. Laybourne fired first, Mercer wounded him and was wounded himself. Mercer is hospitalized with five wounds and is expected to recover. Authorities consider the act self defense.
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Centralia
Ray Mercer
Rey Laybourne
Charles Sloan
Odin
Laybourne
Mercer
Sloan
Death of James Knight Civil War veteran dies at 83
James Knight age about 83 and last of a large family died at his daughter’s home east of Vernon late Wednesday night. He was a Civil War veteran and lifelong resident. Funeral and burial set for Friday.
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James Knight
Vernon
Vernon Band Boys Supper Benefits Local Music Group
The Vernon people form a band led by Fred Brown, a noted musician, with about 15 members. They announce a public benefit supper this Saturday night and invite the community to attend and support the group.
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Vernon
Fred Brown
Salem Special Announces Birth of Baby Boy
John and Mrs. John Chassel of West Broadway announce the arrival of a fine baby boy last Monday September 8 at their home The mother says he is the greatest baby boy in Salem Grandfather Someville of Odin is proudly stepping up as well
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John Chassels
West Broadway
John
Salem
Grandpa Someville
Odin
Pershing Career Highlights Across Six Decades
General John J. Pershing born September 13 1860 in Linn County Missouri. His career spanned West Point 1886 campaigns in Apache and Sioux wars 1886 to 1891 instructor duties 1891 to 1897 service in Cuba Philippines Mindanao and Moro Province. He led American forces in World War I 1917 to 1919 and was named Chief of Staff in 1920 retiring in 1924.
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Linn Bounty, Mo
John F
Anne
Kirkville
Uy. S. Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
U. S. Cavalry
New Mexico
Arizona
Dakotas
University of Nebraska
U. S
Military Academy
10Th
U. S. Cavsry
Santiago
Cuba
Bureau of Ansul Affairs
Philip
Nds
Mindanao
Militee
Moros
Mexico
Villa
Europe
United States
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Zeech-Slav
Poland
China
U. S. Army
Republicans Open Campaign Tour Across the State
The Republican drive for U S Senate seat holder Charles Deneen outlined a week of speeches starting in Mattoon and reaching Effingham Jasper Crawford Lawrence Clay and Wayne counties Edwards Wabash White Hamilton Franklin and more on successive days with a night address to the Methodist Conference and stops in Woodford Marshall La Salle Grundy Kendall and additional counties.
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Charles Deneen
United States
Medill McCormick
Col. Sprague
Deneen
Matton
Effingham
Jasper
Crawford
Lawrence
Clay
Wayne Counties
Edwards
Wabash
White
Hamilton
Franklin
Jefferson Marion
Fayette
Christian
Shelby
Moultrié
Marshall
Pratt
DeWitt
McLean
Methodist Conference
Woodford
la Salle
Grundy
Kendall
Harvey Shanafelt Dies After Auto Crash Monday
Harvey Shanafelt of the Odin-Salem Route died about a half hour after a Ford crash on a hard road Monday evening. Neighbors suggest possible loss of control and a rollover. He was taken to Dr. Carrigan at Sandoval, then moved to his brother Everette Shanafelt’s home south of Sandoval for funeral arrangements. Justice of the Peace Warren presided over the inquest. accompanying passenger Class Goodwin received minor injuries.
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Harvey Shanafelt
Frank
Everette Shanafelt
Sandoval
Justice of the Peace Warren
Centralia
Clas. Goodwin
Southern Illinois Episcopal Church Session Set for Carbondale
The Seventy Third session of the Southern Illinois Episcopal Church meets in Carbondale from September 23 to 28 with Bishop F D Leete presiding. Reading of the year’s appointments is planned for Sunday night September 28.
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Southern Illinois Episcopal Church
Carbondale
F. D. Leete
Indianapolis
Ind
Leete
Democratic Candidate Changes Train To Our Hard Road
John C. Martin of Salem, a candidate for State Treasurer, rode a train to the area with his family, changing to an automobile here last Friday night. His quiet arrival surprised locals, and few would have recognized him if present.
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I. C
John C. Martin
Salem
John C
Maine Republicans sweep state offices in first election tests
In the first ballot test in Maine Republicans claimed victory across statewide offices including governor and U S Senate seats and a congressman race. The Klan issue dominated the campaign and appeared to influence outcomes.
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Maine
Fresh Fruits Lineup Offers Peaches and Apples
A local display features a vice line of fresh fruits including peaches and apples. Shoppers note seasonal varieties and attractive pricing as the market restocks.
Death of Vernon resident Henrietta Kottmeyer noted
Vernon records a long time resident Mrs. Henrietta Kottmeyer died at age 79 10 months and 19 days after a life spent in Kohlstadt Germany and the United States. She was survived by five children six grandchildren and a wide circle of relatives. Funeral services were held at her home led by Rev. C. H. Carleton and burial followed at Meador Cemetery Chicago.
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Henrietta Liechmann
Kohlstadt
Germany
Evangelical Church
St. Louis
Wilhelm Kottmeyer
C. H. Carleton
Meador
Leopold and Leob Given Life Sentences for Murder
Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Leob, sons of Chicago millionaires, received life sentences from Judge Caverley of the Circuit Court for the murder of Young Frank last May. They were ordered jailed at Joliet, with pundits noting a 37 year barrier to pardon.
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Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Leob
Chicago
Caverley
Circuit Court
Frank
Joliet
Defense Day Friday Night Program Planned
Local parties prepare Friday night Defense Day events with fallback in Legion Hall if weather worsens. School children will march during the closing hour as part of observance, while the rest of the program proceeds at night in the Park unless moved indoors.
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Legion Hall
Defense Day Program Recital Highlights Local School
Rev J M Smith leads a Defense Day service featuring Patoka Cornet Band and the high school glee club. The program includes multiple songs and recitations including The Star Spangled Banner America the Beautiful The American Creed and The Man from the Crowd with remarks on the Organized Reserve Corps by Dr Zobrist and a benediction by Rev Walter F Cox.
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J. M. Smith
Patoka’ Cornet Band
High School Glee Club
Cleo
Charles Chandler
Belcher
America
Dale Martin
Thelma Hopkins
Don Robert Blankinship
America the Beautiful
Zobrist
Walter F. Cox
Injunction Aims to Shield Miriam Ferguson From State Ticket
An injunction was filed in Texas 53rd district to keep Mrs Miriam Fergusons name from the State ticket as a Democratic candidate for Governor. The suit names the County Judge County Clerk and the Sheriff as defendants.
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Miriam Fergusons
53Rd
Texas
Farm Sale Near Fairman Transfers to Lutz Family
The French farm located about two miles southwest of Fairman sold on Monday to Charles Lutz who then deeded it to his brother Fred Lutz and wife.
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Fairman
Charles Lutz
Fred Lutz
Oyster sheets at Mar tins for tickets
Oyster sheets available at Mar tins with instructions to ask for tickets.
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Martins
Fire at Fairis Park Barn Sparks Quick Response
A barn at Fairis Park in Decatur caught fire last Sunday night. W A Walton reported the blaze and the town’s bucket brigade, led by Wills, quickly extinguished it before a larger conflagration could develop.
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Fairis Park
Custorian
W. A. Walton
Wills Bucket Brigade
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Gov. Small
Uncle Wills
Vernon Band Boy’s Supper
John David Chassel Salem
John J. Pershing
New York
E. Pershing
Cheyenne
Wyo
Tokio
Kuroki
Manchuria
Department of Mindanao
Moro Province
Bagsag
Presido
Calif
el Paso
Southern Illinois
Kottmeyer
Highway Department of the State
Highway Department
Chicago Tribune
Leopold
Leob
Decatur
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