Macbeth A La Mode thrills Palmyra crowd
Palmyra May 26 The Franklin theater was packed for the Senior class play Macbeth A La Mode a humorous rearrangement of Shakespeare’s tragedy The cast included Willie McBeth Edgar Redman as Mother’s Pet King Duncan Howard White and others The play drew full houses and applause as seniors prepare for diplomas and a commencement address later today Commencement ceremonies and a long list of marriage licenses follow with many local names and towns represented
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Palmyra
Franklin Theater
Ment
Macbeth
Willie McBeth
Lady Macbeth
Edgar Redman
King Duncan
Howard White
Bob Banquo
Harold Gilkinson
Mike McDuff
John Proesser
Arthur Lennox
Earle Ragar
Donald Bain
McBeth
John Happel
Charles Burgdorf
Hecate
Marguerite Wilcox
Fanny
Alta Berghofer
Mandy Malcolm
Eva Hossman
Lutie Keller
Dorothy Hollyman
Lula Landis
Miss Wilcox
Ollie Goodnight
Ethel Young
Frances Keller
Ralho Barkley
Irene McPike
Catherine Feast
Elks Gathering Closes Largest Illinois Convention
The Illinois Elks Association held its biggest convention, with over 3,000 visitors and 275 delegates. The session ended with a band concert and fireworks at the National Soldiers Home. Officials elected for the year include President Roy L. Pratt and Secretary James A. Finlan, with next year’s gathering set for Aurora. A closing quip about in‑laws ends the piece.
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Danville
Illinois Elks Association
National Soldiers Home
Roy L. Pratt
Galesburg
John E. Allen
Centralia
James A. Finlan
Chicago
Wm. B. Arnold
Robinson
L. K. Wynn
Sterling
H. W. Rich
Jerseyville
C. V. Vaughn
Peoria
W. Kelly
Shelbyville
Aurora
Lima Plans for Fourth Big Celebration in Lima
Lima press notes preparations for the largest Fourth of July celebration yet with big attractons for Adams and Hancock counties centered in Lima. Also reports a Sunday school convention, church renovations, local births and deaths, hospitalizations, and upcoming tent meetings in Plymouth.
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Lima
Adams
Hancock
Lima plan to beautify town draws crowd and debate
A local report notes plans for improvements described as commodious and greatly enhancing the town’s appearance. Bakers from Marcel line handle carpentry on projects including the Methodist church, ahead of a Fourth of July celebration prompting Christian spirit and donations. A man arrested with 2.70 carrying money. A woman named Ethel Green, colored, living near Ninth and Jersey, is reported insane after a self inflicted arm wound, though she claims a neighbor caused it.
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Baker Boys
Marcelline
Lima
Ethel Green
Ninth and
Jersey Streets
Chickens Stolen From Mrs Andrews Hen House
Mrs An tone J Andrews reported 45 to 50 chickens taken from her hen house in the night. Police noted the theft occurred Thursday and are investigating the loss.
Day in Congress Senate Debates Rivers Harbors Bill
Senate met at noon and resumed debate on the rivers and harbors appropriation bill. The ship purchase bill was referred to the subcommittee of commerce. Recessed at 5 p m to 11 a m Friday. Met at 11 a m considering the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Adopted joint resolution lowering minimum fleet submarine speed to 19 knots due to contract difficulties. Republican naval committee members involved.
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Subcommittee of
Commerce Commission
District of Columbia
Naval Com
Fragmentary hearing notes and adjournment time recorded
A partial court record shows adjournment at 5 59 p m and a session continued to Friday morning. The readable text includes scattered references to committee submissions and service issues but lacks complete context or names.
Payson High School Commencement Held on Thursday
Payson High School held its commencement exercises Thursday evening. Rev I W Bingaman, pastor of Luther Memorial Church, delivered the principal address. Diplomas were presented by the County Superintendent of Schools John Steiner.
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George B. Campbell
Hannibal
Payson High School
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
John Steiner
Dr King’s New Discovery advertised for spring colds
An old advertisement urges avoiding spring colds and grippe with Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims the syrup soothes coughs, checks colds, and helps break up grippe. The ad notes the product is already prepared and has been tested for over 40 years.
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Dr. King
Dr.‘King
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