Limestone and Dairy Meet Here A Rousing Success
The Patoka Farmers Meeting sponsored by the Illinois Central Development Bureau drew nearly six hundred attendees at the new Patoka Gym last Wednesday September 22. Speakers including Paul R Farlow George A Lively and Fred J Blackburn discussed limestone dairy benefits soil tests and farm development while a soil laboratory process and local milk plant progress were showcased.
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Patoka
Ilinois Gentral Development Bureau
McClosky
Centralia
Illinois Central
Rom Cénitralia
Chicago
Paul R. Farlow
Illinois
I. C
George A. Lively
Fred J. Blackburn
Forehand
Illinois Ntral
McClos
Willis
Senin
Miély
Lively
Tlinois
Farlow
Timestone
Down State
Lingres
Martin Schafer
Schafer
Higu
Ligke State University
Jouttry
Eis
Raul “F. Mallony
Holcomb
Springfield
Mallon
Frank Walker
Thiel
Malon
Blackburn
Martin Hopkins
W. R. Simcox
Chet Belcher
Clinton
Oscar Sas Ray Ca
Death and Burial of Neal Williams
Neal Leroy Williams was born February 16, 1904 in Jasper county Illinois and died September 16, 1926 at age 22 years 7 months. He joined Marshall Creek Baptist Church in 1922 under Rev. Lee Lawler and lived in Marion and Moultrie counties. Survived by his mother and two sisters Mrs John Nichols and Mrs Abie Lee of Sullivan. his father preceded him in death seven years earlier. Funeral at Marshall Creek Church conducted by Rev. Lawler with interment in Marshall Creek cemetery.
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Neal Leroy Williams
Walter L
Affa Williams
Jasper County
Illinois
Marshall Creek Baptist Church
Lee Lawler
Marion County
Moultrie County
John Nichols
Sullivan
Abie Lee
Neals
Marshall Creek
Lawler
Fox-Hunters Invade Ramsey For Five Day Central Illinois Meet
The Tenth Annual Central Illinois Fox-Hunters Association meet opens near Ramsey Illinois on S Stokes estate. L R Kessinger of Nokomis leads as Master of Hounds with judges and riders to follow. Five days feature entertainments from Pana Ramsey Shelbyville Vandalia plus orchestras and quartets. Ford cars awarded. widespread attendance expected from thousands across the country.
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Central Illinois Fox-Hunters’ Association
S. E. Stokes
Ramsey
Mr. Stokes
L. R. Kessinger
Nokomis
Pana
Shelbyville
Vandalia
Mack’s
Jones’ Califor
Pawnee
Fitnesgainery
Patoka
Ames
Humorist Dalrymple entertains Vincennes Kiwanis Club
Smith Dalrymple, former Bridgeport Leader editor and noted humorist, entertained Vincennes Kiwanis with three readings as part of a club event. He is an oil industry entrant who has traveled widely. Members were allotted tickets for Armistice Day pipe organ dedication on November 11 with a minstrel show tied to the event.
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Smith Dalrymple
Bridgeport
Ill
Vincennes
Kiwanis Club
Dalrymple
Running a Newspaper Says Skills Beat a Narrow Path
A Florida publisher lists the duties of a newspaper man as writing poetry and discussion, umpiring, reporting weddings, fire scenes, and other tasks. He notes versatility from measuring calico to healing public sentiment, urging broad competence.
Community Club Holds Weiner Roast at Local Home
The Community Club hosted a weiner roast at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wickenhauser's east of town residence Saturday night. About forty members and families attended. Food included weiners buns pickles and pie.
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Joe Wickenhauser
Paxton Taxi Driver Arrested Over Fictitious License
Harry Ferrel of Paxton Missouri a taxi driver was arrested for carrying a fictitious auto license while transporting a carload of passengers to Flint Michigan The party was diverted as the driver received a new license in Vandalia Officials fined Ferrel twenty five dollars and costs and released him awaiting a proper license The passengers dispersed by train to Michigan after the arrest
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Ested
Harry Ferrel
Paxton
Ferrell
Flint
Michigan
Vandalia
Uri
Stresman
George Somerville Orhey
Ferrel
Justice Burrus
Fairmount Jockey Club Fall Meet Opens October 2
The Fairmount Jockey Club announces the fall racing season starts Saturday October 2 with twenty five racing days through October 30. Bruce Head, general manager, says expected entries include a robust field of thoroughbreds and the grounds are being repaired after hosting the Mid- West Fair. Club officers listed include Layman T. Hay president and J. H. Rickman vice president.
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Fairmount Jockey Club
Bruce Head
East St. Louis
Collinsville
Illinois
Foxy
Fairmount
Jockey Club
Layman T. Hay
J. H. Rickman
State House to Probe Ferguson Regime Irregularities
House votes to investigate departments under Gov. Miriam Ferguson and sets aside $25,000 for a nine member committee. Spokesperson says probe covers two primary campaigns and statewide department issues. Committee to report at the next regular session in January.
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Rueral Dan Moody de
Miriam A. Ferguson
House
Gov. Ferguson
Iin
Newt
Rev Hoag Preaches at Pentecostal Service in Vernon
Rev Hoag preached at the Pentecostal Service in Vernon last Sunday night to a large audience. He recently brought his wife back to the old home for burial and enjoys a legion of loyal friends here. Many attendees did not know of the service and hoped to hear him again.
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Hoag
Vernon
Mark Cunningham in Cardinal Lineup Boosts Salem Effort
A Salem radio flash reports Mark Cunningham batting in the Cardinal lineup last Wednesday evening. The note says business is suspended in Salem after the Cardinal World Series setback, and locals rally for a quick and decisive victory despite a tight near end.
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Salem
Mark Cunningham
Cardinal
Salem Oe
Gray Starts Own Stores After 15 Years With Gately Co
Wm G Gray, son of O H Gray of Alton, leaves Gately Co after 15 years to form Gray Stores Inc He will open a store at 630 East Broadway Alton in the Wutzler building and plans future shops He is a former Gately salesman manager and vice president now entering independent business in Alton plus targeting other cities.
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Patoka
Wm. G. Gray
O. H. Gray
Alton Evening Telegraph
Ww. G. Gray
Gately Co
Monday
Gray Stores, Inc
Alton
East Broadway
Wutzler
Wutsler
Gray
Gately Company
Gately
Heskeld
Science
Bug Knights of
Col
Mbus
Washington, Ave
First Two World Series Games to Be Played in City
The opening two games of baseball's 1926 World Series will be held in the city, with later games in the winning league city. If rain affects a game, schedules adjust and travel gaps are planned. Prices for 1926 series seats echo 1925 rates: box $6.60, reserved $5.00, general $3.30, bleachers $1.10.
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Satu Sida
K.M. Landis
Czar
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
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Kiwanis ‘Club
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Florida
Weiner
Rev. Hoag
Patelkian
W. G. Gray
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Fed
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Amerigaa League
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