Gleanings from "The Kinmundy Express"
1936
Compiled by Dolores Ford Mobley
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Jan. 2, 1936:
- Shirley, the second son of Samuel and Carrie COPPLE, was born in Meacham twp. on Jan. 11, 1909, and died Dec. 24, 1935 at Salem. Shirley spent most of his life where he was born, moving with his parents to Salem some 10 years ago. He attended school at Camp Ground until the age of ten years, when he became afflicted and was unable to walk. All that loving hands and medical skill could not relieve him of his affliction. He leaves his parents; a sister, Mrs. Grace BUTTS of Alma; 3 brothers, Herschel and George of Salem, and Denny at home. 2 sisters preceded him in death. An aged grandmother, Mrs. Harriett BURKETT, and a number of uncles and aunts survive. Services were held at Booker Church with interment in Phillips Cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.F. BOUGHERS, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil PLUE, motored to Champaign on Tuesday to spend Christmas with the formers daughter, the C.E. MENEELEYs. Mrs. Orlando SCHWABE of Effingham, another daughter, went to Champaign Christmas morning to partake of the family dinner. They were within about a mile of Tolono when they ran into a snow drift about a quarter of a mile long and knee deep. Cars ahead of them became stalled and consequently they could go no farther. Someone announced that the snow plow would soon be along and they waited. About 4 oclock they became cold and all set out afoot for Tolono, wading drifts waist deep. They reached Tolono in time to catch the I.C. train to Champaign. Since that time, the ladies have been suffering considerably with their frosted limbs.
- The Community Birthday Circle with their husbands and families were most delightfully entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, on New Years Eve. The Circle with guests numbered 34. All came early and the evening was full to the brim with mirth and gladness. A fine program was rendered and a very fine-reading. "The Dog Man" by O. HENRY, was read by Mr. James KAGY and much enjoyed by all. Games of various kinds were enjoyed and in the bird puzzle, Mrs. Harry SHORT was the winner of the prize. At 10 oclock a fine luncheon of cake, rice heavenly hash coffee, cocoa, popcorn, candy and apples was enjoyed. More games and the radio furnished entertainment until the clock struck the midnight hour when bells were run and many happy New Years were said. The guests returned to their homes after thanking the host and hostess for the very fine evening together. Miss Esther SHAFER of Olney, and Miss Violet BUTTS were the guests.
- Mr. P.F. ROBNETT accompanied by Mr. James WILLIAMS, motored to St. Louis Tuesday where Mr. WILLIAMS entered Barnes Hospital for another operation on his face.
- Young School: Miss Myrtle HILL left last Friday for Winter Haven, Fla. where she has employment.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and children, Marvin and Ruth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John GILLESPIE and daughter, Mabel, near Vernon.
- East Zion: The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Uncle Rollin SMITH, Saturday evening. Services were held at Zion. He had made his home with his niece, Hester OGLESBY.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and son, Carroll Mac, spent Christmas at Bert GARRETTs.
- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BOYD are parents of a baby boy born last Sunday. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MARLOW have a baby girl.
- Meacham: Mr. Eura KRUTSINGER had the misfortune to be accidentally shot in the face while out hunting Friday. He may lose the sight of one eye.
- Again. Well swap our paper for corn or wood. 3 bushels corn or 1 load wood. Bring em in and get two years. Good during month of January only.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ora ATKINS spent a happy day with Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. Charles DOOLEN.
- Camp Ground: Jack LEWIS took Ben BUTTS to see his father, Mr. William BUTTS, who suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday evening.
Jan. 9, 1936:
- Marie Ellen, daughter of James E. and Cora VALLOW WILLIAMS, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 2, 1898 in the present family home. She was the 3rd child of a family of 10, being preceded in death by 1 sister, Mabel, and 3 brothers, Lester, Andrew and James. With the exception of 5 years spent with her parents in Odin, Marie had been a resident of Shanghai community. Here she attended rural school and grew to young womanhood. Her later education was received in Kinmundy High School where she was forced to discontinue her studies at an early age, due to ill health. When quite young she was converted and became a member at Shanghai Church. She died Jan. 6, 1936 at St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham. She was often visited there by her aunt, Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS, whom Marie loved dearly. Surviving are her parents; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lura ROBNETT of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Clara SEMRO of Chicago; 3 brothers, Maurice WILLIAMS of Chicago, and Russell and Richard WILLIAMS of Kinmundy. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- In Memoriam of Nondas Eileen SILLS who died Jan. 9, 1935.
- The birthday anniversary of the cousins Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON, Miss Margaret WARREN and Mr. Lloyd NEIL, coming within a few days of each other, the trio made 1 dinner party do and had a joint celebration. Dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mrs. JOHNSON and Mr. NEIL.
- Mrs. Dora BUNDY, a former resident of Kinmundy, died at her home in Anacosta, Washington on Christmas Eve. She and her daughter, Miss Nondas, who survives her mother were members of the Christian Church while living here. Mrs. BUNDYs sister, Mrs. Hallie WILLIAMS, also a former resident of Kinmundy, died 2 years ago, also in Washington.
- A truck load of local W.P.A. workers, driven by Burdette SHAFFER, was overturned yesterday near Sandoval, while returning from a trip to Centralia. The boys had gone to Centralia on business. The pavement was rather slippery and some of them returned on the train. The truck left the slab and in attempting to get back on was upset. All of the occupants were shaken up considerably and Mr. Mike ZUMSTEG received a mean cut on the head as well as a wrenched back.
- Mrs. Margaret A. WALTERS died at her home in Farina yesterday morning at the age of 100 years, 4 months, and 20 days. She leaves 2 sons, David, and Chas., both of Farina. The deceased was grandmother of Mr. R.E. WALTERS of this city.
- Mr. Arno SMITH, who is now employed by The Herald-Tribune at Chester, Ill. tells of his visit to the Penitentiary as Coroners Juror.
- Swift: Bill CONANT and family spent Sunday with Elmer BASSETT and daughter.
- Swift: Selby GARRETT and family and Marshall WILLIAMS and family spent New Years at the Betty NICHOLS home.
- Omega: Mrs. Fay HUDDLESTON and children, and Mrs. Hattie HUDDLESTON and children, G.W. VAN CLEVE and son, Everett, spent Sunday at the Ray SCHOOLEY home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. SCHOOLEYs 25th wedding anniversary.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Tom GARRETT hauled wood for Mrs. John MAZANEK last week.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT called on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. and family, Sunday.
- North Fork: Miss Bernice ARNOLD is visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence JOHNSON in Janesville, Ill. Mrs. JOHNSON has been ill suffering from a nervous breakdown.
Jan. 16, 1936:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harve BRANSON received word last week that their son-in-law, Mr. Archie PATHEL of Crete, met with an accident while at work, which will cause him to be laid up for some time. He is employed in the offices of the Public Service of Northern Illinois and a heavy transformer fell from the counter onto his foot smashing his toes. It was necessary to removed the big toe.
- A party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. RICE in Harmon, Oklahoma was described. The Kinmundy home of Mr. and Mrs. RICE had in the past been a gathering place for young people.
- Word has been received by relatives here of the marriage of Miss Laura Lee DAVIS to Mr. Harry NELSON, both of Chicago, which took place Sunday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. DAVIS, formerly residents of this city.
- J.B. MAXEY had a cow to freshen a few days ago and the cow developed an unusually large udder. There was some argument as to the size of the udder and so it was measured. It was found that the circumference of the udder was 5 and ˝ foot which was about 1˝ foot more than the height of the cow. By the use of linseed oil, he has succeeded in reducing the udder to its normal size.
- Omega: The kitchen shower Friday night at the Andrew MULVANY home for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne WHITNEY was attended by a large crowd.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BOUSMAN of Farina are parents of a 5˝ lb. son, born Jan. 14. The mother was formerly Miss Dorothy CHANCE of this city.
- Omega: The birthday party for Miss Myrle LONNON Wednesday night was well attended. All report a good time.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS and daughter, Mrs. Lorraine DOOLEN, called on Mrs. W.F. ROBB and daughter, Mildred, Sunday.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Esta ROBB was a caller recently in the Martha WANTLAND home.
- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. HILL received word Friday of their new grandson, who was born in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice WILLIAMS in Chicago, and named James Richard. The mother was formerly Miss Rhea HILL.
- The members of the Sunrise Division of the Methodist Aid Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John HOLT Saturday, and from there went to Mrs. DONOVANs to give her a surprise for her birthday. The surprise was complete and sandwiches and coffee were served.
- Wilson School: Last Tuesday evening when John HEATON returned home from town, he found awaiting him a delicious oyster supper and several neighbors reminding him it was his 36th birthday. The evening was spent eating oysters, ice cream and cake, playing Rook and in social conversation. Present besides the family were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY, Mrs. Jennie STOCK, Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE, Charles, Frances and Helen, and Darrell and Dwight KLINE.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Gage BASSETT spent last Thursday with his father, Mr. Elmer BASSETT and daughter, Edith.
Jan. 23, 1936:
- North Fork News: On Jan. 18, Mr. Mark ARNOLD and Miss Edyth BASSETT stole the march on their friends when they motored to Patoka to the home of Rev. Monroe SMITH and were married. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. ARNOLD living his entire life in our neighborhood, and graduated from Kinmundy High School. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Elmer BASSETT. They were given a charivari Sunday night.
- Friday a fire was discovered on the roof on what is known as the Nirider building, occupied by the John CURRY Barber Shop and the Art COCKRELL furniture store. The fire was soon extinguished with but very little damage done. This building is a frame structure but has stood when neighboring buildings have burned to the ground. It is the oldest building in the business district.
- The Rebekah Lodge celebrated their 41st anniversary.
- Mr. F.G. ALEXANDER, local signal maintainer for the Illinois Central Railroad, met with a very painful accident on Tuesday. He, in company with Fred BISEL, local section foreman, were in the act of unloading a concrete battery well from a push car in Farina. In attempting to hold the well back, Fred lost his footing and fell. As he fell, his left arm fell across the skids and the heavy well rolled over it, breaking the arm just above the wrist and below the elbow. The bones were sticking thru the flesh. He was taken to Dr. HOLSON immediately given first aid, and then to St. Marys Hospital in Centralia. The arm was x-rayed but could not be set then on account of hemorrhages. He is 56 years old and has worked on the Illinois Central Railroad for 30 years, and this is the first broken bone he has ever had.
- The children of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT came from far and near to gather in the homestead for a weeks visit with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clark BAGOTT came from Palouse, Wash.; Mrs. Bert GUBBINS from Muncie, Ind.; Mr. Paul BAGOTT and Mrs. F.L. FLETCHER and daughter, Bonnie, from Charleston, and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER of Kinmundy. 7 years had elapsed since this family circle had been complete.
- Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE and Hugh COUGHLIN were in Bloomington, Ill. last Thursday attending the funeral of an uncle, Mr. Adam FUNK, who died Monday after suffering a paralytic stroke. Mr. FUNK, with his family resided southeast of this city, but has made his home in Bloomington for the past few years.
- Wilson School: F.O. STOCK and family of Effingham visited Sunday with Fred KLEISS and family celebrating their wedding anniversaries.
- Green Ridge: Miss Edith BASSETT, daughter of Mr. Elmer BASSETT, and Mr. Mark ARNOLD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ora ARNOLD, were married Saturday evening.
- Swift: Mrs. Cleda GARRETT and Kenneth ROBB spent Saturday with Mrs. CONANT.
- Meacham: This community sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Merle REESE in the loss of their little girl.
- Meacham: Mrs. Myrtle PERRY received a message Wednesday morning announcing the death of her father, Mr. Wes MULVANY.
- Meacham: Mr. Monroe HOLMES is in St. Marys Hospital and underwent a major operation last Wednesday.
- Mrs. Mattie DOWNS was taken to Vandalia to the Mark Greer Hospital Tuesday in the Linton and Beery Ambulance where she had her broken shoulder x-rayed. She is getting along nicely.
Jan. 30, 1936:
- The firm of F.A. PRUETT & Sons was purchased on Jan. 22, from Mr. W.S. PRUETT by his nephew, Charles E. PRUETT, a son of the late Chas. S. PRUETT. Charles has been in the firms employ for the past 9 months. Mr. W.S. PRUETT states that it is his aim to be a man of leisure now. He will merely loaf in the office when he pleases and act as an advisor for Charles. And it is his intention to get caught up on his fishing which he has neglected for so long. In other words, he is retiring. This firm was established in 1895 by the late F.A. PRUETT. In 1902, one son, the late Chas. F., was taken into the firm which changed the name from F.A. PRUETT to F.A. PRUETT & Son. And then in 1907, another son, Walter S., was taken into the firm and the name changed to F.A. PRUETT & Sons. The father died in 1917 and the 2 sons carried on the business. Upon the death of the elder brother, Chas. F., which occurred last March, Walter S. acquired full interest of the firm as of Dec. 31, 1935. An now, on Jan. 22, Walter sells out to Charles E., and the firm name will remain the same. The firm is widely known throughout the Eastern markets for their fine quality eggs. For many years they maintained branch houses at Farina, Tamaroa, and Vernon, later adding ones at Carlyle and Centralia. The Farina, Centralia, and Carlyle branches have been disposed of while the other 2 were closed during the past year. Besides the buying and selling of eggs and poultry, this firm is engaged in the retailing and wholesaling of flour, feeds and many of the more staple groceries.
- Word was received here by her sister, Mrs. H.M. FISHER, that Mrs. Bernie BAILEY had undergone an operation in the Epworth Hospital, South Bend, Ind. on Tuesday of last week, and several gall stones were removed. She is getting along nicely.
- Mrs. Cora CORNELL and little Billy Gene FIELDS celebrated their birthdays on Jan. 19 in the Joy FIELDS home. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FIELDS and daughter, Mary, and Dr. and Mrs. STEVENS of Loogootee.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS moved their household effects from Farina and are now at home in the Chas. FOX property.
- Little Joyce Aileen REESE, daughter of Murrell and Eva REESE, was born Jan. 4, 1935, and died Jan. 20, 1936. She became ill about 3 weeks ago, and was treated by Dr. WALKER, but alarm came about a week ago. She was then taken to Dr. MILLER and was treated for indigestion. On Sunday the doctor was called and decided she had contracted intestinal flu. She leaves her mother and father, grandmother and grandfather REESE, grandmother and grandfather OUTHOUSE, 2 great-grandmothers, 1 great-grandfather, 4 uncles, 3 aunts, and 1 cousin, little Doris Eileen REESE. Services were held from the Baptist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Mr. Merle BAYLIS, manager of the Tony YOUNG orchards, had the misfortune of getting his elbow knocked out of place last Wednesday. He had made his usual Wednesday night call in the north part of town and was just starting home. Owing to the cold weather, his car had to be cranked, and in cranking, the engine started the wrong way, causing the crank to knock his elbow out of place. Consequently, he is now carrying his arm in a sling.
- Mrs. Nancy J. TATE, daughter of John F. and Rebecca R. WHITMAN, was born in Jeffersonville, Ind. on Jan. 19, 1852, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.J. HANSON in Beecher City on Thursday morning. She had been critically ill for several weeks with complications due to her advanced age. She married Benj. C. TATE on Feb. 27, 1868, and they had 10 children. The living children are: Mrs. F.R. MOORE (Nellie) of Xenia; A.F. TATE of Edinburg; Mrs. R.E. COCKRELL (Winnie) of San Diego, Cal.; Winfred TATE of Xenia; C.R. and V.A. TATE of Springfield; and Mrs. O.J. HANSON (Elsie) of Beecher City. 3 children preceded her in death: James W. and S.M. TATE and Mrs. H.W. SIMER (Jennie). The greater part of Mrs. TATEs life was spent on a farm near Xenia. After a short service at the HANSON home, the remains were taken to the Onstott Baptist Church near Xenia where services were held, and interment made in the Shadow Cemetery near Xenia. She will be remembered by many of the older residents of Kinmundy.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT called on Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr., Sunday.
- East Zion (from last week): A large crowd attended the charivari Sunday night for Mr. and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD at the Elmer BASSETT home.
- East Zion (from last week): Carroll GARRETT and family are moving from the Willis CHANCE place near Zion to their farm, east of Arnold Chapel.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Estel COMBS are parents of a baby daughter born Wednesday.
- Meacham: Funeral services for Mr. Wes MULVANY were held Friday at the Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Esta ROBB called on Mrs. Pearl LENHART and Mrs. Velma McCLURE, recently.
- Omega: A surprise party was given last Thursday at the Russell BAKER home, it being Russells (?) birthday.
- Omega: Thermometers registered as low as 20 below Sunday night.
- Omega: Workers at the Rock Crusher reported for work Monday morning, but found it too cold to work.
Feb. 6, 1936:
- Miss Amanda FOSTER died at the home of her nephew, Mr. Thomas SHAFFER, south of Brubaker on Monday. The deceased has been a life long resident of this community, and has been making her home with her nephew for the past 3 years. Amanda, youngest daughter of Thomas and Nancy HICKESON FOSTER, was born in what is now Brubaker on Jan. 29, 1854, where she lived most of her life, and died Feb. 3, 1936. Her mother died when she was only 4 years old, and she was cared for by a stepmother, who was a mother to her. She died in 1863, and her father died in 1907. Two brothers, Zeb and John; 1 sister, Adaline SHAFFER; 1 half-brother, Seth; and also 3 step-brothers have all preceded her in death. She united with the Pleasant Grove Church at an early age where she remained a member until death. Her entire life was spent in Marion County, working in several different homes, until 3˝ years ago when she moved into the home of her nephew, Thomas SHAFFER, where she was tenderly cared for until her death. She leaves 3 nieces and 6 nephews. Services were held from the M.E. Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Vernon BURKETT and Miss Irma GARNER were quietly married Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage in Salem. The young couple was attended by Forrest ROBINSON and Miss Edith CHARLTON. The groom is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BURKETT of Kinmundy, where he was a graduate of the high school, and quite prominent in athletics. He has been in Salem for about 15 months being associated with his brother in the Burkey Café across the street east from the courthouse. The bride is the third oldest of six daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. GARNER of Salem, and was a member of the graduating class of Monday night at Salem high school. The bridegroom had a home furnished in the Kell bungalow in Salem, where they reside.
- Isham DOOLEN of Vernon died on Sunday. He had been in failing health for about 2 years and on Saturday took to his bed with pleurisy. Sunday morning pneumonia developed, and he died Sunday evening. All of his children, except 1 son whose home is in Davenport, Iowa, was at his bedside when death came. Isham Willis, son of Daniel and Elizabeth MAHON DOOLEN, was born in Foster twp. Marion Co., Ill. on March 20, 1858, and died at his home in Vernon on Feb. 2, 1936. Mr. DOOLEN was the 11th child of a family of 13. He grew to young manhood in Foster twp and here was united in marriage to Miss Rose E. ARNOLD on Oct. 4, 1877. They had 12 children, 1 daughter dying in infancy. In 1881, he, with his family, moved to Vernon, Ill. and this has been his home with the exception of a few years spent in Centralia and Champaign, in which places he resided that his children might enjoyed better educational facilities. In 1877, he entered the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad Co. as Station Agent. This position he held until some 15 years ago when he retired on account of ill health. Mr. DOOLEN was converted at an early age at Arnold Chapel, later transferring his membership to the M.E. Church at Vernon. He was also a member of the Patoka Masonic Fraternity and the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Vernon. Surviving are: his wife of Vernon; Maude, Claud Clyde, and Mrs. Clara MURFIN of Champaign; Mrs. Nannie COX of Maroa; Dean of Lincoln; Glenn of Davenport, Iowa; Dot, Clem, and Jesse of Vernon; also 1 sister, Mrs. B.F. LOWE of Kinmundy; 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Services were held from the gymnasium at Vernon with interment in Vernon Cemetery.
- John, weight 8 lbs. 10 oz., was born Feb. 3, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto BECK in Champaign. Grandpa and grandma (Eli) ROBB are expected to recover soon.
- Harry GRAY, who has been working here as relief maintainer for F.G. ALEXANDER, was injured just before noon yesterday when his motor car jumped the track, north of Farina. He tried to get the motor car back on the track but was unable to do so and hailed a passed auto which took him to Farina where it was necessary to take about 16 stitches about he head. His arm was considerably peeled but no bones were broken.
- The Community Birthday Circle met at the home of John WEISS last Thursday where a fine covered dish dinner was served at noon, and the members quilted on a beautiful quilt. At the business hour it was decided to help Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary on Feb. 2. When departing time came, we had to walk thru the lane to the road, because the wind had drifted the snow so high, cars could not get thru, but even drifted snow does not daunt this Club. On Sunday the Club with guests number 27, went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER, and the table was loaded with good things to eat. The afternoon was spent with music, singing and conversation.
- Miss Anna Mae GIFFIN, age 37, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GIFFIN, residing south of this city, died Monday in the Centralia Hospital. She was taken to the hospital Sunday with a ruptured appendix. Her death was caused from peritonitis. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Meacham: Mr. Leonard HEICHER left Wednesday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has employment.
- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Charles LOWE, Geo. COLE and family, Kenneth ROBB, and Cleda GARRETT were Saturday evening callers at the Sam LOWE home.
- Swift: Sam LOWE is the owner of a new Zenith radio.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, Mildred and Harold, spent Sunday in Salem, guests of the Glenn ROBB family.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Mose ADAMS and sons, and Bert GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Carroll GARRETT and family.
Feb. 13, 1936:
- Mr. Henry JAHRAUS passed away at his home, north of Kinmundy, Sunday evening, death being caused by pneumonia. He was 54 years of age. He had been in ill health for the past year and on Sunday morning, contracting pneumonia. His death was a shock to his many friends in this community. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical Church in Farina and interment made in the Farina Cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. Louis BARBEE quietly celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in their home in this city on Feb. 11th.
- Mrs. S.E. PRUDEN died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie PEEL, in Fairfield, Iowa on Friday. It will be remembered that Mrs. PRUDEN had been in ill health for the past year, and a few months ago had gone to make her home with her daughter. The body arrived here Sunday morning and was taken to the C.R. ALDERSON home. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. PEEL, 2 sons and a daughter of Fairfield, Iowa; Charles WEST of Homewood, Ill.; and Georgia WEST of Houston, Texas. The deceased will be remembered by the older citizens of this community. For the past several years she has made her home in Bloomington, but her thoughts were always of Kinmundy.
- Lieut. William L. BUSH, retired Chicago detective, who was detailed to protect ex-President Theodore Roosevelt during the Bull Moose Convention in 1912, died Jan. 23 in a Miami hospital. He was a cousin of Mr. G.W. ELDER and Mrs. Anna HARVEY of this city, and has made frequent visits to their home here.
- Daniel Isham WILBORN was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 14, 1868, the son of Rufus G. and Mary E. WILBORN. He grew to manhood in Kinmundy and at the age of 18 went to Chicago, where he had made his home until 2 years ago when he removed to Gary, Ind. He died at his home in Gary on Jan. 29, 1936. He was never married. He leaves 1 brother, Martin L. WILBORN of Greenville, Ill.; and 2 sisters, Miss Helen WILBORN of Kinmundy; and Mrs. E.V. RITZENTHALER of Libertyville, Ill. who is presently in Texas.
- Mr. Dan DELASHMIT, local pumper for the I.C.R.R. suffered a light stroke of paralysis Monday night.
- East Zion: While coasting down a hill, Russell CALDWELL had the misfortune of breaking some ribs last Sunday afternoon.
- East Zion: Word has been received from Texas that Mr. A.S. BASSETT is very poorly.
- Camp Ground: Willie HANKINS and Miss Jewel PITTMAN stole the march on their friends and were united in marriage Friday. On returning home they were surprised to find a sumptuous dinner which had been prepared by Mrs. Maggie PERRY and Mrs. Mag PHILLIPS.
- Meacham: This community extends their sympathy to the family and relatives of Mr. Henry JAHRAUS, who passed away Monday morning. Mrs. JAHRAUS is a sister of Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.
- Green Ridge: Several from here attended the birthday dinner of Mrs. Linda GREEN, helping her celebrate her 100th birthday. Mrs. GREEN is in fairly good health.
- Green Ridge: Billie WILLIAMS is back in school after being hurt in the eye with a tin can. His sight is slightly impaired.
- Omega: Mrs. HAYS died Sunday at the home here in Omega. She had been ill for some time with pneumonia.
- Swift: Kenneth ROBB spent Saturday evening at the Bert GARRETT home.
- Miss Audrey DUNCAN and Robert MOATS were moved Feb. 1 at the First Methodist Church in Champaign. Attendants were Miss Dorothy DUNCAN, sister of bride and Robert ARMSTRONG. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DUNCAN of Sandoval, and the groom is son of Rev. and Mrs. Ira MOATS of Maquon. Mrs. MOATS attended Kinmundy school, the school her mother, then Forrest WOOLLEY attended, while living with her aunt, Mrs. Kate L. SONGER. Mrs. MOATS has lived in Champaign with an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Roy FENSTER.
- Miss Catherine CHANDLER, daughter of Mrs. K.M. CHANDLER, and Thos. L. BRENNER, were married at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral on Saturday. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Dora BRENNER, a former Kinmundian.
Feb. 20, 1936:
- Dosh Marguerite NIRIDER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. NIRIDER of Decatur, and Thomas J. McHENRY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McHENRY of Decatur, were married Tuesday in St. Patricks parsonage in Decatur. Mrs. Merle S. NIRIDER of Evanston, a sister-in-law of the bride was her only attendant. Edward McHENRY, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride carried a point lace handkerchief that her grandmother used at her own wedding. Mrs. McHENRY is secretary of Carl McQUINN, president of Williams Sealing Corp. Mr. McHENRY is owner and manager of a market in Decatur. Dosh was born and lived in Kinmundy until moving with her family to Decatur several years ago.
- Mr. Sam PUFFER, who has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Mark BOYD of Farina, slipped on the ice Thursday breaking his hip. He was rushed to Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia where hes getting along as well as can be expected.
- A fine boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN Monday. Everyone was getting along fine until Tuesday when the mother went into convulsions and it was necessary to remove her to the Effingham hospital, where she is reported as getting along as well as can be expected.
- Mr. Alvin WANTLAND, a highly respected resident of the Elder School district died in the State Hospital in Lincoln on Friday. He entered the hospital last fall and soon after had the misfortune of falling and breaking a hip which eventually caused his death. Alvin, son of Thomas and Anna WANTLAND, was born in Marion Co., Ill. on Nov. 7, 1868, and died Feb. 14, 1936. He is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. L.A. ALDERSON of Kinmundy, and several nieces and nephews.
- Announcements have been received here of the birth of a 7 lb. daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle JACKSON of Plainview, Texas, who was named Jerre Jeanette. Mr. and Mrs. O.B. JACKSON are the fond grandparents.
- Wilson School: Mr. Alvin WANTLAND, one of our neighboring citizens, died at Lincoln, Ill., and services were held at Pleasant Grove Church Sunday with many, many relatives and friends attending.
- North Fork News: Mr. and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and Elmer BASSETT were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD and Elizabeth last Wednesday evening.
- North Fork News: Clyde GARRETT, wife and daughter visited Sunday at George LENHARTs.
- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT spent Wednesday at the Ren WAINSCOTT home.
- East Zion: Marvin BASSETT spent Sunday afternoon with Ancel, Lyle and Beryl ARNOLD.
- East Zion: Several of the young folks gathered at the home of Marshall SOUTIER and helped their daughter, Kathryn, celebrate her 19th birthday Friday, and enjoyed playing pinochle. Cookies and cocoa were served.
- East Zion: Duane and Leah WALTON called Saturday night at the Jim BASSETT home.
- East Meadow Branch: Dr. MILLER was called to the Myron HAMMER home Sunday to see their little son, Earl LeRoy, who was threatened with pneumonia.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde FRANCE and daughter spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave COURSON, and helped them celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.
- Mr. and Mrs. Avery BOUGHERS have an 11 lb. daughter born Feb. 15.
Feb. 27, 1936:
- Darrell REESE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE, and a student at the local high school was taken suddenly ill Friday while at school. He was taken home and the attending physician pronounced the ailment spinal meningitis. Serum was administered immediately, and a State doctor was called in for consultation. We are happy to report he is out of danger and on the road to recovery.
- William MURRAY, aged 74 years, died in St. Marys Hospital in East St. Louis on Feb. 21, following a paralytic stroke suffered Thursday. Services were conducted in Sacred Heart Church, East St. Louis on Monday, after which the funeral party motored to Kinmundy and the body was interred in the Catholic Cemetery, beside his sister, who was laid to rest here last May. Mr. MURRAY was a cousin to the ROONEY families and had been a frequent visitor here.
- Harry HICKS died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary MAYER in Meacham twp. on Monday aged 72 years, 11 months and 18 days. Services were held in the home and interment made in the Phillips Cemetery. Mr. HICKS was a dentist by profession, but since his retirement some 10 years ago, has made his home with his sister.
- Mr. W.C. INGRAM died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie HOUSTON in Maroa, where he has been making his winter home for the past few years. He had been in ill health all winter and had been confined to his bed most of the time. He was one of the early pioneers of this community and could relate much of its history, which was one of his favorite past times. Services were held at the HOUSTON home in Maroa Sunday and the body brought here to the I.D. INGRAM home. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. William Coy INGRAM was born in Warrick Co., Ind. on Dec. 9, 1847 and died Feb. 22, 1936. He, with his parents, moved to Edwards Co., Ill. in 1854. Later they moved to Marion Co. where he spent the remainder of his life except 4 years spent in Oklahoma, 1 year in Louisiana and the winter months of the last few years in Maroa at the home of his daughter. Mr. INGRAM was married to Mary K. GRAY in 1869, and they had 6 children. Two, Janey and Gray, preceded him in death. His first wife died in 1883, and he was later married to Nancy I. GRAY in 1888, and she died in 1933. Surviving him are Charles H. of Drumright, Okla.; Nellie A. HOUSTON of Maroa; Denton and Robert of Kinmundy; and a step-son, W.H. GRAY of Champaign. He also leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary HOOVER of Maroa and Mrs. Francis DeFORD of Los Angeles, 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. He has been a member of the Methodist Church for many years and for 67 years a member of Kinmundy Lodge.
- Mrs. Martha DOWNS, who has been nursing a broken shoulder for some time, took violently ill with hemorrhages of the nose Sunday, caused by high blood pressure. The attending physician has been successful in getting the hemorrhages stopped but she remains in serious condition.
- Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD celebrated her birthday Sunday. All the children and grandchildren were present at the noon dinner, except 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Audrey SCHROEDER of Patoka. They were the L.E. GREENs of Patoka; the E.E. BROWNs of Kinmundy; the Robb GREENs and the Ralph FEATHERs of North Fork. Mrs. ARNOLD celebrates her birthday along with the celebrities, it coming on the 22nd. - Green Ridge: Paul THOMAS is helping Tom GARRETT on the road.
- Green Ridge: Misses Josephine DOUDERA and Bessie THOMAS spent Saturday and Sunday in Kinmundy with Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- Swift: Ren WAINSCOTT and wife were in Patoka Saturday evening attending the Silver Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John CHANCE.
- Meacham: Mr. John KOENIG, who is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, returned to his home in St. Louis, one day last week.
- Omega: Word was received here Monday that Will JONES, an aged citizen of Omega twp., died. He was staying with his daughter, Mrs. Martin HITE.
- Mr. Gilbert DOOLEN was in Effingham Sunday spending the day with his wife, who is receiving treatment in St. Anthonys Hospital. She is some better.
March 5, 1936:
- Mrs. Mary Abbie BABCOCK died on Feb. 28, 1936 at St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham where she had gone for treatment. Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. SNELLING (the old family home) with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. BABCOCK was a pioneer citizen of Kinmundy having resided here since 1858. During the last 50 years she took an active interest in the affairs of Kinmundy, having served on the Board of Education for several years and as the President and secretary of the Cemetery Association for several years. Mary Abbie SNELLING, daughter of David P. and Hannah A. SNELLING, was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on Feb. 20, 1852, and came to Kinmundy with her parents and three brothers in April 1858. She was married to Ira NEUMAN BABCOCK on June 8, 1871. On Nov. 28, 1874, a daughter, little Nell, was born, but she died June 6, 1876, her father following Aug. 20 the same year. Mrs. BABCOCK then returned to the home of her parents where she remained until the mother and father died. In Oc. 1911, she came to her late home where she resided until her death. She leaves 2 brothers, Elroy A. and Fred D.P. SNELLING, and her niece, Lettie ORAM, all of Chicago; and 5 nephews, David P., Samuel A., Hallett M., Leander A., and Wilford G.
- Mrs. Dewey COMBS, nee WILHELMENA HANABAUM, died at her home, 3 miles northeast of this city on Sunday aged 34 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She had been confined to her bed for the past 3 years. Services were held from the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery.
- Mrs. W.A. MAXWELL has received word that her niece, Miss Gladys BRADLEY, who has been a patient at the Barnes Hospital for almost a year, was able last week to leave the hospital and go to the home of her sister, Mrs. Jess SEAGER of St. Louis. She has been in a cast for several months, but the cast was taken off about 4 weeks ago.
- Mr. Ira MORRIS was taken to Salem Saturday and was committed to the State Hospital at Alton, where he will receive treatments.
- Mary EAGAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman EAGAN of the Shriver School neighborhood, had the misfortune of breaking her leg while playing at school Monday. She was taken to the Effingham Clinic.
- Mrs. Fannie SCHWARTZ of Salem was here Sunday visiting her sisters, Mesdames Harriett DeVORE and Margaret GRAMLEY, and attending the funeral of Mrs. Abbie BABCOCK.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT are the proud parents of an 8 lb. son born to them Friday, Feb. 28. He has been given the name, John Robert. Mrs. GARRETT was formerly Miss Lillian DOUDERA.
- Green Ridge: Sunday callers at the Tom GARRETT home were: Mr. and Mrs. James BILEK, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr., Mrs. Frankie DOUDERA, Jr., and daughter, Josephine and Kathryn, Mr. Jim DOUDERA, and George DOUDERA and family.
- A party was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING, former residents of Kinmundy, who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Feb. 15th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John ALLEN in Chicago, also former residents of Kinmundy. A list of those attending was included.
- East Meadow Branch: Pid BASSETT and family visited Sunday with the W.F. ROBB family.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. L.H. HOWELL and son, Harold, attended the funeral of Mr. Frank PURVIS in Odin on Tuesday.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Mrs. F.S. HARRIS, and Mrs. Mattie HITT of Casey, and Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER ate Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON.
- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur STOCK of Centralia have a 7 lb. son born Feb. 27.
March 12, 1936:
- Obituary of Mrs. T.L. GARRETT: Early Sunday morning, March 8, our neighborhood was saddened when Mrs. Tom GARRETT passed away. Her death came as a severe shock to everyone. Lillian Josephine, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, was born in Foster township, November 16, 1911, and was called back to her Heavenly Home Sunday morning, March 8, 1936, at the age of 24 years, 3 months, and 21 days. On April 6, 1935, she was united in marriage to Thomas Lyle GARRETT, and to this union a little son, John Robert, came to bless their happy home Friday, February 28. Lillian was a very devoted wife and daughter, always working with untiring effort to please her loved ones. She enjoyed going to Sunday School where she was a devoted worker. Why Lillian must leave her dear husband and darling son to whom she had become so fondly attached in their short time here together, we cannot understand and again we cannot question for after all we know our Heavenly Father knows what is best for us all. "He knoweth best, we cannot tell; Why He doth sever tender ties. We only know that He is wise, He doeth all things well." Besides the dear husband and darling babe, she leaves a fond father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Mary OSBORNE, eight brothers, Frank, John, Joe, James, Thomas, Edward, George, and Harry and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors. Again so comforting is the verse of scripture: "A little while and ye shall not see me, and again a little while and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father." The funeral services were held from the Green Ridge Church, Monday afternoon at 2 oclock, Rev. DYCUS officiating. Interment was made in Martin Cemetery.
- Mrs. Lou BARBEE celebrated her 76th birthday Sunday. The birthday dinner was served in the Guy BARBEE home. Those present besides Mr. and Mrs. Lou BARBEE and Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE and children, were Mr. and Mrs. Fred BARBEE and family of OFallon, and Mrs. Rebecca ZEIGLER, Mrs. Ella WILLIAMS of Salem, a sister to Mrs. BARBEE was an afternoon caller.
- The fire alarm sounded Tuesday morning and the natives rushed to the Chas. WHEAT home to help extinguish the fire. But upon their arrival found that the flames had been put out by the neighbors. The roof caught fire from sparks from the chimney, burning quite a patch of shingles.
- Mr. Dwight ALEXANDER entered the Effingham Clinic Sunday where he underwent an operation yesterday, having the appendix removed. He is getting along fine.
- Meacham: The sale of Mrs. Cora MERRITT was well attended and things sold well. She has since gone north near Champaign to stay with her children.
- Swift: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral Monday of Mrs. Lillian GARRETT, wife of Tom GARRETT. We extend sympathy to the family.
- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE and Marshall WILLIAMS were callers at the Tom GARRETT home Sunday afternoon.
- East Zion: This community was shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Thomas GARRETT.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE spent Sunday with Jim BASSETT and family.
- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT missed a week of school on account of illness.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB and sons of Salem visited Sunday with the Wes ROBB family.
- Omega: Paul CHEELEY is home from school with the mumps. They report that even the cat at the CHEELEY home has the mumps.
- Omega: Verl SEE was painfully injured while working on the road south of Iuka last week. He was leading his team to water, when they became entangled in some barb wire, which frightened them, causing them to run over Verl and bruised him quite a bit.
- Mr. and Mrs. Alva BAYLIS of Champaign recently had a baby daughter and named her Betty Jo.
- Mr. and Mrs. Herman KNECHT and daughter, Roberta, of McLean, Ill., and Mrs. Frank WILSON of Decatur, came Tuesday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete MILLER. Mrs. KNECHT and daughter remained to help Mrs. MILLER celebrate her 77th birthday which occurred March 11. Mrs. KNECHT had baked her mother a huge birthday cake. Those attending dinner were: Mrs. KNECHT and daughter, Roberta; Ted MILLER, Mrs. J.H. JACKSON, and Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY of this city. Afternoon callers were Mrs. R.H. PIGG and Mr. Bert BAILEY.
March 19, 1936:
- Mr. and Mrs. Webster LOWE returned home Tuesday after making a tour of the West. The main object of their tour was to find a new location and this they did in Palisade, Colo. Mr. LOWE purchased the only dry goods store in this town which has a population of 1,000. We sure hate to give you news like this because we dont like to lose a good businessman nor a good family from our midst. They intend to leave for their new home about April 1st.
- Mrs. Adam FUNK of Bloomington died at her home on March 10 after a lingering illness, following the death of her husband last Jan. 13th. Mrs. FUNK was born in Bloomington on Dec. 25, 1856, daughter of Daniel and Catherine COUGHLIN. She received her education in the Bloomington schools and in 1883 married Adam FUNK. Surviving children are: Mrs. Mira METZGER of Randolph, Mary and Grace at home, and John FUNK of Bloomington. There are 2 grandsons, John Jr. and James Harry FUNK. Services were held at the residence and at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with interment in St. Marys cemetery. Mrs. FUNK was a former resident of this community.
- Forrest DOOLEN was taken to the Effingham Clinic Sunday after he had suffered 3 hemmorhages. He has been in a very serious condition but is apparently some better at present.
- Mr. Thomas JASPER died very suddenly Saturday at his home in Chicago from heart trouble. Services and interment were in Chicago. Mrs. JASPER was formerly Helen DUNLAP and it is in this home that our good friend, Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP, spends the winter months.
- In Memoriam of Evelyn BARBEE who died March 20, 1934.
- East Zion: The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Jim BRADLEY of Odin. He was killed in the mine Saturday morning.
- There will be a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Lee ATTEBERRY, March 21, at the home of the grooms father, Ed ATTEBERRY.
- Meadow Branch: Paul and Alice SHORT helped Bobby MARSHALL celebrate his 17th birthday Thursday. Games and candy were served.
- Omega: Marion MULVANY died at his home south of Omega Saturday. The funeral was held at Bee Branch Church.
- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Dean BAKER were charivaried at the Chas. MONICAL home Saturday night. Several from this community attended.
- Omega: Thursday of last week, which was a very windy day, Mr. R.M. SCHOOLEYs hat blew off and rolled into a drain tile here in town. Mr. SCHOOLEY says that he may recover it when we have a big rain.
- Swift: Marshall WILLIAMS and family and Ren WAINSCOTT and family spent Sunday afternoon with Selby GARRETT and family.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT and son, Lowell, and Miss Sue RENNELS of Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd HAMMER spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT, the occasion being their 54th wedding anniversary, and Mr. BAGOTTs 77th birthday. Mairon SCHUFELDT was an afternoon visitor.
- Green Ridge: The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Jim BRADLEY Saturday. He was killed in the Odin mine. He was very well known in this neighborhood.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called at the Chas. HOWELL home Sunday night.
- Green Ridge: Friday callers at the home of Frank DOUDERA, Sr. were: F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family, Tom DOUDERA and family; Geo. DOUDERA and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE, and Mr. Tom GARRETT.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Harry DONOHO went to Centralia Tuesday where he attended the funeral of his wife, Tillie DONOHO. Mr. DONOHO was formerly a preacher of the Baptist Church at Green Ridge.
March 26, 1936:
- Donald Earl, 7 months old son of James and Dora BUTTS JOHNSTON, was born in Meacham twp. on Aug. 20, 1935. He became ill 5 weeks ago and all that could be done was done for him. He died at St. Anthonys hospital on March 20th. He leaves his parents, 1 brother, and 3 grandparents. Services were held from the Baptist Church in Meacham twp. with interment in Elder Cemetery.
- The Ma-Bel Beauty Shop, located in the Donovan Building, was sold Tuesday by Mrs. Mabel BOOHER to Mrs. Pearl JIMERSON, formerly Miss Pearl MANION, of this city. Mrs. JIMERSON come from Chicago where she has been employed in a beauty shop for the past 5 years. Mrs. BOOHER will leave soon for her new home in Indianapolis.
- Mr. Mason PRYOR and Mrs. Mildred POSEY of Farina were married Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage in Vandalia. Mrs. PRYOR is the daughter of Mrs. Mattie CHANCE of this city, and has been interested in what was Sparkies Café in Farina for some time, she becoming sole owner some months ago. Mr. PRYOR is employed by the I.C.R.R. at that place. The couple will reside in Farina.
- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BRIMBERRY were very much surprised March 22 when their daughters and their husbands and children arrived with well filled baskets for a surprise dinner on Mr. BRIMBERRY, it being his 61st birthday.
- East Zion: Several attended the party of Miss Gladys GARRETT Saturday night.
- East Zion: Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and little son, Carroll Mac, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jim McNICHOL.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Thursday with Miss Beulah DISS.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN of Sterling, Ill. have a baby boy named Wesley Dean. The mother was formerly Miss Lorraine BAYLIS.
- Mr. Forrest DOOLEN returned home yesterday from the Effingham Clinic, where he had been receiving treatment. He is very much improved but will have to remain in bed for some time.
- Mrs. Dan SCULLION of Beardstown spent Sunday here in the home of her mother, Mrs. Mattie DOWNS, this being Mrs. DOWNS birthday. Her son, Harry, also sent birthday greetings via telephone from Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HANNA of Lansing, Mich. Have a son born March 13 named David Robert.
- Miss Florence DOOLEN returned to Salem Monday after being home several days because of the serious illness of her brother, Forrest DOOLEN.
April 2, 1936:
- Barbara Ellen TSCHUDI, daughter of Charles Benjamin and Barbara NENNINGER TSCHUDI was born near St. Louis on Feb. 24, 1865, and died March 25, 1936 at the home of her brother and sister, Frederick and Catherine TSCHUDI. The parents of the deceased came to this country from Switzerland and Germany. In 1870 the family, urged by that pioneer spirit, moved to Illinois and located north of Kinmundy. From that time until 1904 the deceased made her home in Kinmundy. In that year she went to Altus, Okla. to make her home with her brother, Charles B. TSCHUDI, now deceased. She later spent 7 years in Texas, and again several years in Oklahoma, finally returning to Kinmundy to again make her home here, nearly 5 years ago. She leaves a brother, William TSCHUDI, and 2 sisters, Charlotte and Elizabeth TSCHUDI of Monango, N. Dakota; a sister, Phoebe A. ARNOLD of St. Louis, Mo., and Frederick and Catherine TSCHUDI of Kinmundy. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Mrs. Dovey GEORGE suffered a light stroke of paralysis Tuesday. It is the opinion of the attending physicians that she will recover from it unless complications develop. It is believed that hearing of the death of her only daughter, Mrs. Ethel MALINSKY, caused the stroke.
- On March 29th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. DOOLEN, their youngest daughter, Lora Elsie, married Mr. Jackson C. PFEFFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. William PFEFFER of Lebanon. Miss Dorothy PFEFFER, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and Mr. Arthur DOOLEN, the brides brother, was best man After completing high school, the bride finished her education at McKendree College. Twas here, that romance began when she met the young man who was later to be her husband. Mr. PFEFFER, a rising young business man, made many friends on his frequent visits to Kinmundy. The couple will reside in Springfield.
- Mrs. Ella CLOPTON, sister of Mrs. George FIELDS of this city, died at her home in Centralia Tuesday death being caused by pneumonia. Services were held Thursday in Walnut Hill with interment in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
- 18 neighbors, with 49 horses and 2 tractors, sowed about 35 acres of oats Monday for Forrest DOOLEN who has been ill the past 2 weeks.
- Mart Lowell SULLENS, son of F.M. and Sarah E. SULLENS, was born Jan. 23, 1870 at Alma and died March 24, 1936. He married to Amy Edith FARTHING Aug. 16, 1900 at Salem, and they had 9 children: 2 daughters, Mrs. Marie KORMAN of Chicago, and Grace at home; and 7 sons: Rolla, who sailed for the Hawaiian Islands on March 14, 1936; Lewie of Chicago; Glen of Alma; and Floyd and Howard at home. 2 sons, Lester and Clyde preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a little grandson, Lewie V. SULLENS Jr.; his father, mother, 2 sisters, Mrs. Della McWHIRTER and Tillie SULLENS; 1 half-sister, Mrs. Margaret LASTER, and 1 half-brother, Ben GRAVES. He leaves to mourn his wife; the above named children; 1 little grandson, Ralph Leon SULLENS; 1 brother, Willard SULLENS of Alma; 5 nephews and 5 nieces. He was united with the primitive Baptist Church at Green Ridge at about the age of 30. Services were conducted from the M.E. Church in Alma with interment in Alma Cemetery.
- Mrs. Albert MALINSKY, who has been ill the past 2 weeks with an infected throat, was taken to Effingham Clinic Sunday. She was apparently getting along alright, but much to the surprise of the attending physicians, the relatives and many friends, she died Tuesday.
- William Richard SIPES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde SIPES, died in a hospital in Indianapolis March 29. His death was caused from peritonitis contributory to inward chicken pox.
- Word has been received of the serious accident to Mr. and Mrs. C.F. GILMORE of Glendale, Arizona which occurred at Deming, New Mexico on March 22. They were enroute to Danville, Ill. to visit her mother, Mrs. Frances CRAIG, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks. John H. CRAIG of Tripp, South Dakota, was visiting his mother, when Mr. and Mrs. GILMORE were expected. 2 miles from Deming, the dust cloud became so great that the highway was obscured that the GILMORE automobile was struck by a cross-country bus completely demolishing it. Mrs. GILMORE was thrown clear of their car and sustained bruises and gashes with severe nervous shock. Mr. GILMORE suffered 2 broken ribs, and a 4 inch gash near the temple with a concussion. At present, little hopes are held for his recovery. Mrs. GILMORE was formerly Miss Anna CRAIG of Kinmundy.
- Dwight ALEXANDER was seen on our streets again Tuesday, after having recuperated to some extent from his recent operation. He says he feels fine and is now eating like a pig, which, of course, is the fore runner of good health again.
- Mr. Paul BROOM of Alma is reported in serious condition in the Centralia Hospital, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. The appendix had bursted before the operation.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY Sunday afternoon.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB, Mildred and Harold were Centralia visitors Saturday.
- The businessmen of this city gave a stag party in honor of Webster LOWE, who left Sunday for Colorado. The party was given in the I.O.O.F. Hall Thursday evening with 53 present. A short talk was given and all stated their profound sorrow because of his leaving.
- Elder School: The children of P.M. ROSE came home Wednesday to help him celebrate his birthday.
- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Ted EMBSER are parents of a baby girl.
- North Fork: Kenneth ROBB, Merle HEADLEY, and Misses Cleda GARRETT and Frances NEILSON spent Saturday evening with Carroll GARRETT and wife.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART visited Sunday with their son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.
- North Fork: Bill GARRETT and Kathryn LOWE, K.H.S. students, spent the weekend with homefolks.
- North Fork: C.I. DOOLEN, Bert GARRETT and wife, sons and daughter, and R.H. GREEN and family were callers at Carroll GARRETTs Sunday afternoon.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and babe, and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were calling on relatives here Sunday P.M.
- Meacham: Mrs. Dora HEICHER and Mrs. Mary HARRELL called on Mrs. F.S. HARRIS Sunday afternoon.
- Meacham: Messrs. John and Walter WEISS attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary HOEHNE in St. Peter Sunday. She was an aunt of Mr. WEISS.
- East Zion: The community was shocked to hear of the death of Aunt Mary JONES who died Tuesday and Aunt Tack CONANT, who died Thursday.
- East Zion: Frank GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Addis WALTON and family.
- Mr. and Mrs. Chris JASPER have an 8 lb. daughter born March 30.
April 9, 1936:
- Ethel E., only daughter of Owen W. and Dovey GRAY GEORGE, was born on a farm near Kinmundy on July 1, 1886, and died March 31, 1936 at St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham. At an early age she was baptized and united with the M.E. Church South. In 1912 she transferred her membership to the M.E. Church. She completed the 8th grade in Kinmundy School and attended St. Elmo High School, later entering the State Normal at Charleston. She taught school thereafter until her marriage to Albert A. MALINSKY on Nov. 26, 1910. As they had no children of their own, they took into their home a little girl 4 years of age and cared and loved her as their own. She is now the wife of Wallace OSBORN of Farina. Ethel was a member of the Royal Neighbors and Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves her husband, daughter and little granddaughter, Betty Joan; an aged mother; and 1 brother, Ray GEORGE. Her father died August 1935, and a brother Earl in Oct. 1918. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Mrs. Harry JOHNSON died at her home in Salem on Monday. For the past 10 days she had battled with pneumonia. Everything that could be done, even placing her under an oxygen tent, was done. Services were held from the Christian Church in Salem with interment in East Lawn Cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. R.J. SMITH have received the announcement of the marriage of their son, Bryan, of Woodriver, Ill. to Miss Agatha BENSON, also of Woodriver. Mr. SMITH is employed at the Shell Refining Co. in Woodriver, where the young couple will reside.
- William Richard SIPES, son of Clyde and Helen MAXEY SIPES, was born May 27, 1934, and died on March 29, 1936. His parents entered him on the Cradle Roll of the Irvington Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis on May 27, 1934.
- Mr. Wayne E. JONES and Miss Marcelline PRUETT, both of Rantoul, Ill. were quietly married in the parsonage of the Methodist Church in Urbana on April 8. Sergeant and Mrs. Edward J. BISHOP, also of Rantoul, attended the couple. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PRUETT of this city. She attended Kinmundy Grade Schools and graduated from the High School with the Class of 1928. Later she graduated from Utterbacks Business College in Mattoon, and for the past 6 years served as clerk in the Quartermaster Dept. at Chanute Field in Rantoul. Mr. JONES is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and is at present a mechanic in the Communication Dept. at Chanute Field. The couple will reside at Rantoul.
- Effie Iola BLACKBURN was born at Kinmundy on May 22, 1873, and died April 1, 1936 at her home in Chicago. She was the youngest daughter of Geo. P. and Emily E. BLACKBURN. She married to Lawrence J. HALL in 1893, and they had 1 son, Milton Lawrence HALL, who preceded her in death in 1931. She became converted at a Baptist meeting in Kinmundy at the age of 31. She leaves 1 brother, A.H. BLACKBURN of Webster Groves, Mo.; 2 sisters, Mrs. M.J. WESLEY of Chicago, and Mrs. Clarence GRAY of this city; and several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her nephew, Eddie ORCUTT, who made his home with her, and took care of her in her last hours of illness. Services were held from the Baptist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Thursday morning, one of our pioneer citizens, Aunt Tack CONANT passed away. Although she had been in failing health for several years, she had only been confined to her bed nearly 2 weeks. Catherine EAGAN, daughter of William and Martha HOLT EAGAN was born in Foster twp. on Sept. 7, 1847, and died March 26, 1936. She was one of a family of 11 children, namely: John, Elizabeth, James Wesley, Harrison, Arvilla, Andy, William, Samuel and Erasmus, all of whom have preceded her in death except 2 brothers, Andy and Samuel. One brother, Harrison, died only 4 months ago. Her early life was spent with her parents in Foster twp. until she was married to Geo. A. CONANT on April 14, 1865. They had 2 daughters, 1 dying in infancy and the other at the age of 2 years. When her sister, Arvilla died, Aunt Tack, as everyone called her, and her husband took her tiny daughter, Lodema, into their home and raised her with their motherly and fatherly love. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at North Fork, and she lived her entire life in Foster twp., and at her present home for a great many years. The husband died Dec. 18, 1919. Besides the daughter, Lodema, now Mrs. John WILSON, she leaves 2 brothers, Andy of Arnold Chapel, and Samuel of Rialto, Cal., and several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the home with interment in Doolen Cemetery.
- On April 7, 1901 occurred the marriage of Mr. R.E. WALTERS of near Farina and Miss Gertrude KEPNER of LaClede. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of this occasion, the daughters of this home, Misses Ruth and Eva, carefully planned and carried out a complete surprise in honor of their parents, April 5, 1936. Upon returning from Sunday School, Mr. and Mrs. WALTERS were surprised to find a crowd of relatives gathered at their home. A beautiful 2 tier cake was decorated and placed on a long table. Dinner was served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W.D. WALTERS of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. KONRAD and son; Harold Joseph of Sandoval; Mrs. John GUY of Farina; Mr. Neil CRUZEN of Centralia; Rev. D.E. MELTON of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. WALTERS and Misses Ruth and Eva WALTERS of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. WALTERS had their entire family with the exception of 1 son, Glenn L., wife and son of Chicago, who were unable to be present due to inclement weather.
- Albert E. EAGAN, a former resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank F. HARDSOCK of Centralia aged 82 years, 3 months, and 22 days. Services were held from the HARDSOCK home in Centralia with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Besides his devoted companion, who is in ill health, the deceased leaves 2 daughters, Mrs. Ed SHANKS and Mrs. F.F. HARDSOCK, and 1 son, George, all of Centralia, and 4 brothers. Mr. EAGAN was born and reared in this city and will be remembered by the older residents. He was a brother-in-law to Mr. C.B. FRENCH of this city.
- East Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and Joe SLOVICK assisted Reindl BAYLIS in seeding oats last Thursday.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were in Patoka Friday attending school entertainment.
- Several gathered at the home of Mr. Forrest WILLIAMS to help him celebrate his 40th birthday. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Ed LEE, Mr. and Mrs. Noah THOMAS, daughter Nelda and son Clyde, Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family, Mr. Lyle WILLIAMS, Mr. Harry DOUDERA, Mr. Tom GARRETT, Miss Wanda PERKINS, Alfeta and Jean WILLIAMS.
- Mrs. Dovey GEORGE who suffered a stroke of paralysis last week is very low with no hope for recovery.
April 16, 1936:
- Mrs. Della FANNON, widow of Rev. Frank O. FANNON, died at her home in Centralia from a heart condition. She was born near Carbondale in Jackson Co., Ill. on March 5, 1859, the daughter of Joel R. and Martha Louise (PADGETT) YOUNKIN. She was first married to J.W. WILSON on May 26, 1876. They later made their home in Kinmundy where Mr. WILSON died Jan. 26, 1912. On May 30, 1915, she was again married to Rev. Frank O. FANNON, whose home at that time was on a farm near Boyd in Jefferson Co., They lived on the farm near Boyd in Jefferson Co. for some time until Rev. FANNON accepted a pastorate at Newman, Ill., where they remained 2 years when they came to Centralia in 1919. Here Rev. FANNON was pastor of the First Christian Church until his death on Christmas Eve, 1933. She is survived by 1 sister, Miss Nora YOUNKIN, and 2 step-sons, Shorland FANNON of Casey, and Harold F. FANNON of Fairfield. Services were held from the Christian Church.
- Mr. and Mrs. John M. ODELL of Decatur, Ill. announce the marriage of their daughter, Mamie Nell, to Dr. L.T. TELFORD of St. Louis on April 10, 1936. The couple were quietly married at the First Methodist Church of Urbana. The bride was a graduate of Decatur High School with the Class of 1928, and is employed in the Bookkeeping Dept. of A.E. STALEY Mfg. Co. The groom is the older son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of Alma. He was graduated from Decatur High School with the Class of 1926, attending James Millikin University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago with the Class of 1934. For the past 2 years he has been interning at the City Hospitals and at the Deaconess Hospital in the city of St. Louis. The couple will reside in St. Louis.
- Miss Margaret Caroline STULTS and Charles Francis COCKRELL were married April 11, 1936 at the home of the brides parents. The bride wore her mothers wedding dress, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. STULTS of Winnetka, Ill. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois in 32. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. COCKRELL of Chicago, and is also a graduate of Illinois in 32. He has visited Kinmundy often to home the Mrs. H.M. FISHER, and his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret COCKRELL.
- Dovey Ann, oldest daughter of Denton and Elizabeth GRAY, was born June 5, 1886, and died April 9, 1936. She was converted at the age of 15 in a meeting held in what is known as the "Old Sherman School House", and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kinmundy. She married Owen W. GEORGE on Oct. 8, 1885, and they had 3 children: Ethel, Ray, and Earl. Earl preceded her in death in 1918, and Ethel in March 1936, just 10 days before her mothers passing. The husband died in August 1935. Mrs. GEORGE also took into her home, at the death of his mother, Glenn BRASEL, at the age of 3 months and gave him mothers love and care. This loving aunt was living with him, at the time of her death. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors. She leaves 1 son, Ray; 1 brother, James M. GRAY; 1 sister, Mrs. Clarence HANNA; and 6 grandchildren; this nephew, Glenn, wife and 3 children. 2 sisters preceded her in death, Mrs. Ada BRASEL, and Mrs. Martha HANNA. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Correction: In the obituary of "Aunt Tack CONANT", which appeared in our issue last week, the name of Mary, Mrs. Sam MORRIS, a deceased sister, was unintentionally omitted.
- Chas. GAMMON was re-elected President of the Board of Education while R.O. MAULDING and J.R. MAHAN were re-elected as members of the Board in Saturdays school election.
- Young School: Mr. Dale MULVANY left Sunday for Detroit, Mich. where he has employment.
- North Fork: Mrs. Icy GARRETT spent most of last week with Mrs. Hattie GREEN, who is ill but better now.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT spent a few days recently in Kinmundy with relatives.
- North Fork: W.R. DOOLEN and family, and C.I. DOOLEN visited Sunday at Bert GARRETTs.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Thomas GARRETT called on Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family Friday night.
- Meadow Branch: Wes ROBB and T.A. McCULLEY called at the Walter WARREN home Tuesday night April 7.
- Camp Ground: Guy PERRY and Miss Mildred MULVANY were married Tuesday. Mrs. PERRY gave them a party in their honor Saturday night.
- Swift School: Word has been received here from Mrs. Elsworth HARVEY that their little son, Billie, is quite sick with mastoid trouble.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB, Mildred, and Harold spent Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART spent Sunday with her father and helped him celebrate his birthday.
April 23, 1936:
- William Eugene, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean BRUBAKER of Alma, pulled a tea kettle of boiling water off the stove Monday scalding his left arm and body. He was given first aid and then rushed to St. Marys Hospital in Centralia, where he died yesterday aged 1 year, 9 months, and 23 days. Services will be held from the Alma M.E. Church Friday with interment in Alma Cemetery.
- Mr. William SIMMONS, a well known resident of Meacham twp., died at his home yesterday at the age of 78. Services will be held at the Union Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.
- On April 7, Guy PERRY and Miss Mildred MULVANY, who reside on farms near Kinmundy, were married by Justice of the Peace KAHLERT in Carlyle. Mrs. Rose MULVANY, mother of the bride, and H.C. NORCROSS of Carlyle, a customer at the moment at the KAHLERT Drug Store, were the witnesses. The couple will reside on a farm near Kinmundy.
- A very enjoyable birthday dinner was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mel GRAY in honor of a number of birthday anniversaries occurring in the month of April. Guests at this time were Mr. and Mrs. Charles METZGER, Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett GRAY and family, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. JONES and family, Mr. Sam JONES, and Mr. and Mrs. Claud HANNA of Anna.
- The local fire department was deprived of a run Monday by the quick action of Mrs. E.R. LOWE, and her 2 children. Mrs. LOWE had been burning trash in the yard that afternoon which caught the roof of one of the out buildings on fire. The roof was ablaze when it was noticed. The son, David, brought a ladder, while the daughter, Nancy, carried the water, and Mrs. LOWE extinguished the flames. The shed required a new roof which was put on the next day.
- Miss Grace ARNOLD, R.N. of Cincinnati, came Sunday to help care for her mother and sister, Mrs. Dan ARNOLD and Miss Emma, both of whom were recently seriously injured in an automobile accident. Miss Ruby ARNOLD of Rock Island, is also here. D.A. ARNOLD, Jr. is ill in the home at this time.
- North Fork: Dwight BUNDY have a son born April 15.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT is staying at the Dwight BUNDY home.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Pearl LENHART and Mrs. Esta ROBB visited on North Fork Wednesday with Mrs. Freda GARRETT and Lila Pauline.
- Meacham: Mr. Paul SEE called on Mr. Edwin HARRELL Sunday afternoon.
- East Zion: Mr. Cyrus ARNOLD, who had the misfortune of having his nose almost severed while putting tin roofing on the house, is getting along nicely.
- Camp Ground: Mr. Zarold LEWIS closed a successful term of school at Bell Friday. At noon the patrons arrived with well filled baskets. The affair had been arranged by the ladies of the district and was a complete surprise to the teacher and pupils. Later a short program was rendered by pupils and teacher. Contests followed where the main feature was a foot race for all the women that the school had prepared for their guests.
- Camp Ground: Several from here attended the birthday dinner at the Mrs. Myrtle PERRY home Sunday.
- Camp Ground: The school directors met and organized as follows: President, Ace MULVANEY; Clerk, Guy PERRY, and Director, Cecil POTTOR.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Virgie GARRETT.
- Green Ridge: Tom DOUDERA is now picking Easter flowers.
April 30, 1936:
- William Eugene, son of Dean and Alma BRUBAKER, was born June 29, 1934, and died April 22, 1936. He is survived by his heart-broken parents; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JONES of Kinmundy; his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. FINCH of Alma; 2 great-grandmothers, Mrs. Anna POWELL of Alma, and Mrs. Sarah JONES of Peoria; 2 uncles, Jimmie BRUBAKER of Alma, and George JONES of Kinmundy. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto BRUBAKER preceded him in death several years ago. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Alma Cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice NELMS, Mrs. Pauline MORRIS and little son, Loy, were in Farina Sunday where Mrs. NELMS aunt, Miss DOWNEY, was celebrating her 80th birthday. The relatives in Farina had a surprise dinner in her honor.
- Wednesday evening about a dozen young friends of Raymond, Alice and Dorothy BASS, gathered at their home for a farewell party.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS passed their 28th wedding anniversary Sunday in a quiet manner. They had with them their granddaughter, little Miss Patricia TALLEY.
- Enos Barrett DAVIS, son of Nicholas and Susan DAVIS, was born in Harrison Co., Ohio on Aug. 2, 1852, and died April 20, 1936. In 1870 he moved to Illinois where the remainder of his life was spent. When a young man he united with the Presbyterian Church in Omega. On July 11, 1906 he married Miss Rachel WALKINGTON who died in 1917. In his declining years he had been cared for by the Chas. WANTLAND family, his niece, Mrs. WANTLAND being with him the past 9 months. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Samuel, Lewis, Rowland, and Otis, and 1 step-brother, David BARRETT, and 2 sisters, Martha and Sadie. He leaves the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Chas. WANTLAND of near Kinmundy; Mrs. A.H. STANKEY of East St. Louis; Mrs. Art STERNKEPF of East St. Louis; Mrs. John HOLT of Kinmundy; Mr. Frank DAVIS of Peoria; Mr. Clyde DAVIS of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. Will TURNER of Alton; Mr. Walter TURNER of East St. Louis; and Mr. Roscoe TURNER. Services were held from the Pleasant Grove Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.
- Mr. Everett SANDS, a brakeman on the C. & E.I. railroad, whose home was in Villa Grove was fatally injured here last Friday evening when he fell from the top of a box car, in front of the moving car, severing both legs. The train was switching a car and Mr. SANDS was in the act of setting the brake on it. While tightening the brake, the dog failed to catch, the brake wheel spinning backwards, which, in turn, threw him off his balance, causing him to fall in front of the car. One leg was severed just above the ankle and the other one just below the knee. He was given first aid by Dr. DOUGHTERY and then taken to the Salem Hospital in the Linton & Beery Ambulance where he passed away that same evening. He leaves a wife and 1 grown son. The deceased was about 52 years old and has been a conductor on the C. & E.I. for sometime, but owing to the lack of business in railroading, he was put back to brakeman.
- In honor of the birthday of W.F. HARVEY, who was 75 years old April 25, a dinner was held at his home in Kinmundy, Sunday. At the dinner table, Mr. HARVEY demonstrated his hale and heartiness by blowing out 75 candles from a modern pyramid type layer cake. Little Roy GILLHAM, aged 4, was the only great-grandson present. A total of some 40 guests were present, and a list of well-wishers was printed.
- Mr. William LUX and Miss Elizabeth GEORGE slipped away to Altamont April 29, and were married at the M.E. Parsonage. They were attended by Mr. John BOYD of this city, and Miss Thelma ALBERT of Salem. Mrs. LUX is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE of this city, and was a member of the Kinmundy High School Class of 34. She is at present employed as extra operator for the Bell Telephone Co. in this city. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry LUX, and since passing has made his home with an aunt, Mrs. Melvin BOYD. He has grown to manhood among us, and is now engaged in farming. At present the couple will make their home with the brides parents.
- East Zion: Miss Gladys GARRETT spent Sunday with Miss Helen HERRING.
- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Pid BASSETT and children, and Mr. Ora ATKINS and family spent Sunday with Marvin CONANT and family.
- Swift: Sam LOWE and family spent Sunday afternoon with Selby GARRETT and family.
- Swift: Marshall WILLIAMS and family and Mack ROBB and wife spent Sunday evening at the Selby GARRETT home.
- Meacham: Mr. See MILLICAN closed a very successful term of school at Rockhold School Saturday. The patrons came at noon with well filled baskets.
- Meacham: The community was saddened by the death of Mr. William SIMMONS who died at his home Wednesday. He lived his entire life in this community. Services were held at Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery. The wife and relatives have the sympathy of this community.
- Wilson School: Mrs. Ethel KNISELEY closed a very successful term of school at Wilson last Wednesday this being her 9th consecutive year at Wilson. At noon the patrons all gathered with well filled baskets. Mrs. KNISELEY will be leaving our school to teach next year in Centralia where she and Mr. KNISELEY are making their home, and they both have employment.
- Wilson School: Several from this vicinity attending the closing exercises at Shriver School Friday.
- Young School: Mrs. Anna MARLOW will close a very successful term of school at Young Friday. At the noon hour the patrons arrived with well filled baskets, followed by a program rendered by teacher and pupils consisting of speeches, geography match, spelling, and ciphering, in which all took part.
- Young School: Mrs. Bertha SEE closed a very successful term of school at Shriver Friday by giving a fine program in the afternoon.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE and Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. and son, Harry, called on Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT Sunday afternoon.
- Green Ridge: Miss Mabel FOSTER took her pupils to the creek and had a wiener roast Thursday.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA, Mr. George DOUDERA and family, Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE, and Mr. Tom GARRETT called on Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. Friday and helped him and his son, F.L., celebrate their birthdays.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Lila Pauline of North Fork, and H.W. SEE and daughter, Leona, spent Sunday at the Geo. LENHART home. Emery TELFORDs of Salem were callers in the evening.
- East Meadow Branch: Thurman ROBB and family were Sunday morning callers at the W.F. ROBB home.
May 7, 1936:
- Word was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. Leroy TELFORD, which occurred last evening in the Decatur and Macon County Hospital following a siege of pneumonia. Dr. Leroy and Mrs. TELFORD were married less than a month ago. Dr. TELFORD is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of near Alma, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of this city.
- Mrs. Leona COWGILL and daughter of Decatur spent the weekend here with her grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- Mr. Frank JOHNSON and Miss Mary WANTLAND surprised their many friends by getting married in Mt. Vernon on April 25. They are now at home on the Margaret SEE GRAY farm, southwest of this city. The groom is son of Mrs. Effis JOHNSON and a prosperous young farmer in the Meadow Branch District. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Martha WANTLAND, also residing southwest of this city.
- Helen Louise, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson HARPER, of Centralia, formerly of this vicinity, died at the family home May 4. Services were held from the Baptist Church in Centralia with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.
- Mrs. Amanda HELM was taken suddenly ill last Thursday and on Friday evening was removed to St. Marys Hospital in Centralia where she died Saturday death being caused by obstruction of the colon. Amanda Ellen BOUGHERS, daughter of John and Pauline BOUGHERS, was born Feb. 19, 1869. She moved with her parents to Illinois in early girlhood. She united with the Methodist Church in 1926. In 1888 she married Warwick LYONS, and they had 1 son, V.F. LYONS, now of Carbondale, Ill. The husband died in 1891. In 1893 she married to Mr. Frank HELM, who died in 1931. Surviving are her son; her mother, Mrs. Pauline BOUGHERS of Kinmundy; 2 brothers, Frank BOUGHERS of Cerro Gordo, Ill., and James BOUGHERS of Kinmundy; 3 sisters, Mrs. Lizzie GRAY of Kinmundy; Mrs. Martha BLEDSOE of Saybrook, Ill.; and Mrs. Josie SMITH of Mattoon; 1 granddaughter, Bernice DELTOUSSE of Granite City, Ill; and 1 great-granddaughter. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.W. LOWE informs us that he and Mrs. LOWE are starting on their 52nd year of happy wedded life today. Mrs. LOWEs health remains about the same as last year while Mr. LOWE says he is getting to the place where he feels younger each year.
- Mrs. George CONANT returned home Wednesday from the Mt. Vernon Hospital where she has been receiving treatment. She has been suffering from a nervous breakdown contributary to influenza.
- Mr. Riley WILLIAMS, who has been long declared the champion fiddler of Meacham twp., returned home Monday after spending Saturday and Sunday in Tuscola. On Saturday he participated in an old fiddlers contest over radio station WDZ. They were 14 in the contest and Riley won 1st prize. They liked his playing so much that they made him broadcast until 2 a.m. In all he played 42 different tunes. This was not the first time that he has broadcasted and he has always fared well enough to get his expenses paid at least.
- Meacham: About 25 members of the Community Birthday Circle and their families and other guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER, Tuesday, and gave them a shower. The evening was spent in conversation and games and a luncheon of coffee and sandwiches.
- Mr. and Mrs. Coy INGRAM were down from Sullivan Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. INGRAMs grandfather, Mr. W. JONES of Vernon.
- North Fork: Gilbert DOOLEN closed a very successful term at North Fork last Thursday. At noon patrons came with well filled baskets. Miss Mira HEADLEY has been employed to teach the next term.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and grandson, John Robert, and Mrs. Frankie NEILSON and grandson spent Sunday with R.H. GREEN and family. Mr. and Mrs. George COLE and daughter were afternoon callers.
- Camp Ground: The directors met at the school house Saturday and discussed plans for re-decorating the school house and digging a cistern, which is very much needed, as water must be carried for the school use.
- Young School: The community was very sorry to hear of the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson HARPER.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, Carl and Helen, and Mrs. C.F. PRUETT and Charles, motored to East St. Louis Friday where they were dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Ato HOUSH. Other guests were members of the HOUSH family, and the evening was a reunion of the HOUSH and PRUETT families.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB Sunday night.
- Omega: Mrs. Lucy BOSTON is the proud owner of a gasoline washing machine.
- The last day of school was observed at Sherman School by having a dinner and short program.
- East Zion: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. Bill JONES of Vernon.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN, Mrs. Fannie LOWE and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were in Vernon Sunday attending the funeral of Mr. W.H. JONES of Kinmundy. Mr. JONES had been a life long Methodist, but to accommodate those who wanted to attend, the funeral was taken to the Gym, and then many had to stand.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LUX have rented the property of Mrs. Dessie LUCAS OGLESBY in the east part of town, where this newly wedded pair will begin housekeeping.
May 14, 1936:
- Bessie LINCOLN, daughter of J.B. and Rebecca EVANS KING, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 24, 1860 in the family home in the southeast part of the city, now the residence of B.L. FURRY, and that remained her home until after the death of her father, when she, with her mother entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F DONOVAN to reside. She was of a family of 7 children, all of whom have preceded her in death but a sister, Mrs. E.K. DONOVAN, in whose home she passed her last days. In early life she united with the M.E. Church. She was educated in the City schools and for a number of years was assistant Postmistress. She married Thomas M. SMITH on Feb. 20, 1908, and he died Oct. 6, 1934. She passed away May 6, 1936. She was a charter member of the Rosedale Rebekah Lodge and a charter member of the O.E.S., and Daughter of American Revolution. She is survived by the sister, Mrs. DONOVAN; the 3 daughters, Mrs. Minnie RUDOLPH of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Mattie NIRIDER of Decatur; Mrs. Georgia EAGAN of Antonito, Colo.; 4 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 1 great-grandson; 2 nieces, Miss Pauline J. BAGOTT of Onarga, and Miss Alta BAGOTT of Champaign; 2 nephews, Geo. N. and Rodney H. of Chicago; and 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. O.O. TOMLINSON of St. Louis.
- Mrs. Anna MAZANEK, widow of the late John MAZANEK, Sr., died at the family residence in Alma on May 7, after an illness of several years duration, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Mr. MAZANEK preceded his wife in death 6 months ago. Surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters, namely: John Jr., and Joe, of Alma; Mrs. Oscar HOFFMAN of Edgewood; Mrs. Anna ARNOLD of Alma; and Mrs. Clyde HAMILTON of Centralia. Services were held from the home in Alma with interment in Alma Cemetery.
- Geo. N. HAWORTH, 54, son of the late John and Harriett HAWORTH, died at his home in Salem on Monday. Mr. HAWORTH had been in very critical condition for several weeks. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The HAWORTH family made their home in this city for many years prior to moving to Salem.
- Mr. Chas. S. FOX, Mayor of Kinmundy, died at his home in this city on Tuesday death being caused by heart trouble. He had been in ill health for the past 4 days and confined to his home. He had made preparations for entering the hospital and was to leave at 3 oclock. It is presumed that the exertion of getting ready to leave home was too much for him, and caused the heart attack, which happened while he was in the kitchen. Mr. FOX has been Mayor of the City of Kinmundy for the past 4 years. Services will be held from the home this afternoon with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Wilson School: A good crowd attended the public sale Saturday of Emil MEYER who with his family will leave soon for New Mexico.
- Green Ridge: Mrs. Rada CALDWELL has been employed to teach the Green Ridge Schools the coming term.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Mary BALKE Monday evening.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and family.
- North Fork: Mrs. Carrie GARRETT received a letter from her sister, Mrs. Edna GREEN of Montana telling of the death of her son, Lyle, who drowned May 3. Mr. and Mrs. GREEN were former residents of our community.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN and son, L.E. Jr. of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD, Mr and Mrs. E.E. BROWN, and Harriett, Virginia, and Kathleen of Kinmundy, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER, son Joe, and daughters, Juanita, Helen and Evelyn, and Mrs. Gertrude WADE were guests Sunday of R.H. GREEN and family. The dinner was in honor of Mr. ARNOLDs birthday and Mothers Day.
- North Fork: Orie ATKINS and family, Dow GREEN and wife, Kathryn LOWE, and Claude GARRETT and family spent Mothers Day with their mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- Elder School: The Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Laura ROSE last Wednesday.
- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Ted MAYBERRY are parents of a baby boy born Thursday night.
- East Meadow Branch: Miss Mildred ROBB attended the shower Tuesday night of last week for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LUX.
- Mrs. C.R. HEATON was called to Tuckerman, Ark. Friday on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. M.G. SEE., who died suddenly.
- Dr. Hugo MILLER reports the birth of a baby daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY May 13.
May 21, 1936:
- Kinmundy has lost another staunch friend, one who had his sole interest in the betterment and for the good of Kinmundy. Being a native of this city, Chas. S. FOXs interests have always been here. During the past 7 years, he has been an officer of the City Council, the first 2 years serving as alderman and the other 5 as Mayor. Last year he was re-elected for the third term as Mayor. The services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Charles FOX was born in Kinmundy on Jan. 1, 1872, and died at his home in Kinmundy on May 12, 1936. He was the only son of Dr. D.J. and Mary FOX, and was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Jessie SHEPARDSON and Frances HOLT. He attended Kinmundy public school, and later graduated from the Western Military Academy. At an early age he became a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He enlisted in the Spanish American War and served 4 years in Cuba, and was a member of the 4th Illinois Infantry Company M. Mr. FOX was connected with The Sir Wheetman-Pierson Corp. of London, England for 4 years in Mexico and about 4 years in South America, holding a responsible position as Construction Engineer. Upon his return to the United States, he carried on his Engineering work from Kinmundy. On March 18, 1910, Charles married Mabel DODGE, daughter of Dr. Sherman DODGE of Sandoval. He is survived by his wife, Mabel; 3 nieces, Mrs. Dorothy MERRITT and Mrs. Charlotte HOLT of Salem; and Mrs. Frances HULL of Chicago; 1 nephew, Ward HOLT of Salem; and a grand niece, Joanne HOLT.
- Mr. James WILLIAMS, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. P.F. ROBNETT, motored to St. Louis, Monday where Mr. WILLIAMS remained in the Barnes Hospital and underwent an operation Tuesday having his jawbone removed.
- Loyd Elmer, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam ARNOLD, was born Dec. 8, 1913 near Arnold Chapel in Foster twp. One skilled physician after another was consulted in an attempt to bring back his failing health, but to no avail, so for 12 long years his devoted parents stayed by his side. He died on May 17, after being confined to his bed for 8 weeks. Loyd leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam ARNOLD; 4 sisters, Mrs. Doris JONES of Arnold Chapel, Mrs. Alice LANGE and Miss Ora ARNOLD of Alton, and Miss Thelma ARNOLD of Chicago; 2 brothers, Dale of Arnold Chapel, and Arthur of Alton; a grandfather, Mr. J.W. ARNOLD; a grandmother, Mrs. Betty NICHOLS, and 3 nephews. Services were held at Arnold Chapel Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.
- Dwight INGRAM installed a mammoth electric incubator and now intends to go into the hatchery business. The incubator will hold 11,000 eggs. The hatchery will be run in connection with the mill.
- The merchants of Kinmundy have completed arrangements for free movies again this year starting next Monday evening.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. HAMMER proceeded to the I.C. Lake Sunday morning to spend a nice quiet day fishing. They were in a boat and rowed out to the intake stand where they intended to park for a while. Mrs. HAMMER stood up in the boat and attempted to grab the frame work. She did get hold of the stand and the boat went out from under her. (Or it might have been that Bill rocked the boat.) She took quite a ducking but was rescued and they were soon on their way home. Later in the day Mrs. HAMMER was called to the GREER Hospital in Vandalia, to help care for her mother, Mrs. WILLIAMS of LaClede, who has sustained a fall the evening previous and had to undergo an emergency operation.
- James Thomas COLEMAN, aged 86, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna MUNSON in Pana. He was a native of Kinmundy, born Dec. 1, 1849, son of James and Sarah Ann COLEMAN. His wife, who before marriage was Charity Elizabeth WILLIAMS, a sister to Mr. Jake WILLIAMS, of this city, preceded him in death several years. He leaves 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Pana and interment was made in that city.
- Mary GRIFFIN SEE was born in Marion Co. on Feb. 26, 1864. She married M.G. SEE on Nov. 9, 1881, and in 1887 they moved to Arkansas. For 48 years they have resided at their present home in Tuckerman, Ark. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 5 years ago. Mrs. SEE died suddenly on May 8. She is survived by her husband and 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora CHURCHMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark. and Mrs. Carrie HEATON of Kinmundy; 2 nephews and 3 nieces. She reared her niece, Mrs. ONEIL JAMISON BJORKMAN. Services were held from the home with interment in Cheshier Cemetery. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. C.R. HEATON of Kinmundy.
- Meacham: May 18 being the birthday of Mr. Arthur WEISS, neighbors and friends to the number of 75 gathered at his home Sunday with well filled baskets to surprise him. He returned home near noon to find a long table loaded and his friends to congratulate him.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and daughter, Mildred, and Dorothy and Loyd WANTLAND were Centralia visitors Saturday.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and family.
- Ray INGRAM, a student at the U. of I., spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM.
- Meadow Branch: Mr. Ira MARSHALL called on his uncle, Lafe BASSETT, Sunday morning.
- Elder School: Mrs. Grace SIMMONS name in last weeks article should have been Mrs. Grace SOMERS.
- East Zion: This community was saddened to hear of the death of Loyd ARNOLD who died Sunday.
May 28, 1936:
- Mrs. Laura TELFORD, widow of the late Joseph TELFORD, died at the home of her son, Emery, in Salem Friday. Services were held from the home and interment made near Cartter. She leaves 5 children: Emery of Salem; Merle of Chicago; Lester of San Francisco; Roy of Alma; and Mrs. Nora GUST of this city.
- Maxey SPENCER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia on Friday of last week, suffering from what was supposed to be appendicitis. This ailment subsided but Maxey now has a congested lung. He is getting along o.k.
- 12 neighbors and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil SHREFFLER, with 25 horses and 3 tractors, plowed and harrowed 15 acres of ground Monday for Mr. SHREFFLER. His health has not permitted him to do all of his Spring work and so the neighbors gave a helping hand.
- A large crowd attended the free movie sponsored by the merchants Monday evening. These movies will be given every Monday evening until fall.
- Mr. J.W. HARVEY died at his home in Alma Sunday aged 83 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Alma Cemetery.
- Mr. Robt. J. ANDREWS has organized a Kinmundy baseball team, and has won 3 victories thus far. The local diamond is located on the W.H. GRAY land ˝ mile north of town. Last Sunday the locals defeated an Alma - Zion team 10 - 8. The BOYD brothers (John, Frank and Fred) are the pitchers for the locals while Russell SHAFFER is doing the catching.
- Orville E. HEICHER, graduating senior from K.H.S. and son of Mrs. Dora HEICHER who resides 3 miles east of this city in Meacham twp., was awarded the scholarship medal this year. He obtained the highest average of any student that has ever graduated from the local high school, which was just a fraction above 95. He was born Dec. 27, 1917 in Xenia. He mastered the first and second grades in a Clay rural school and the other 6 years were spent at Rockhold. Orville says he now intends to attend the Missouri Business School in St. Louis for a year, and after working awhile, will attend college and take up the liberal arts course. Orvilles grades from his high school career were also listed. (A picture of Orville was included.)
- The P.T.A. held their May meeting last Monday. After the regular business session, election of officers occurred: President - Mrs. O.E. GARRETT; Vice President - Mrs. L.S. BRASEL; Secretary - Mrs. R.D. HANNA; and Treasurer - Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT. The Mother Singers Club was re-organized with Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, director, and Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT, accompanist.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB and son, Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McWHIRTER and daughter took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE and family and helped "Check" celebrate his birthday. Afternoon callers were Harold and Helen KLEISS and Earl LANE and family.
- North Fork: Miss Kathryn LOWE and Mr. Charles GARRETT have returned home from Kinmundy, where they attended high school the past year.
- North Fork: Chester DOOLEN is assisting Bert GARRETT in building a new barn.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB visited Sunday at the W.F. ROBB home.
- Meacham: Miss Katie HULTS of Kinmundy spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COURSON have a 7 lb. boy born Friday named Harley Edwin. The mother was formerly Miss Minnie OUTHOUSE.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.L. McMACKIN of Salem celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.
- James WALTERS is confined to the Veterans Hospital in Dwight having recently undergone an operation for double hernia.
- Mrs. Lida GARRETT of Villa Grove came Monday to visit relatives, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. Charles DOOLEN.
June 4, 1936:
- At the regular meeting of the City Council, Alderman P.F. ROBNETT was elected Mayor to fill the vacancy created by the death of Chas. S. FOX.
- On May 30, John Henry, only son of Clare and Carrie (GRIFFIN) HEATON, died. He was born Jan. 7, 1900 at the farm home near Kinmundy where he grew to manhood. He attended the district school at Wilson, and later attended Kinmundy School for several years, but was forced to discontinue on account of ill health. At the age of 19, he went to Los Angeles, Cal., where he spent several years for his health. He leaves his father and mother; a sister, Miss Hester, at home; 3 aunts, Miss Lois HEATON of Los Angeles; Mrs. Grace TOWNSEND of Beulah, Colo.; and Mrs. Nora CHURCHMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 3 uncles, M.G. SEE of Tuckerman, Ark.; J.H. NELMS of Kinmundy; and F.A. TOWNSEND of Beulah, Colo. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- The annual Alumni reception was held Friday with 133 members and guests present.
- Miss Cleda GARRETT of North Fork, is spending the week with her grandfather, Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, while Mrs. Icy GARRETT is visiting in Chicago.
- Mrs. Icy GARRETT is spending a few days in Chicago with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Louie SULLENS.
- Mr. and Mrs. Dolph HAMMER attended the funeral of Mr. Sam LYNCH near Salem on Tuesday of last week.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Thomas GARRETT ate dinner with Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. Tuesday.
- Mr. and Mrs. George JOHNSON of McNabb, have a 9 lb. boy named Jimmy Ray born last Thursday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM.
- Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB entertained to dinner Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. E.M. KLINE and son of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry CHEADLE and family of Ashkum, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Guy SEE and family of Kankakee; Mr. and Mrs. T.E. ROBB and family; Mr. and Mrs. F.M. ROBB and son, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and family, Mr. and Mrs. John B. ROBB and sons of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB and sons of Salem; and Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem.
- Meacham: Mr. Orville HEICHER left Tuesday for Chillicothe, Mo. to attend business school.
June 11, 1936:
- About 3 oclock yesterday morning, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON were awakened by a loud clap of thunder and they soon discovered the ceiling of one of their rooms on fire. According to Mr. WILKINSON, the lightening had run in the electric wire, burning a large patch of paper on the ceiling, the burning paper dropping to the floor and burning a large hole in the rug. Their radio was also damaged. This was all the damage done.
- Mrs. Dorothy HAMILTON KEEMAN of Vandalia died at the Mark Greer Hospital Saturday. She had undergone a major operation a few weeks previous and was do so well that she was taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Yetta HAMILTON. Complications developed and it was necessary for her to return to the hospital on Friday. Services were held from the M.E. Church in Vandalia with interment made in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. Dorothy Mary HAMILTON KEEMAN, daughter of Elmer and Yetta HAMILTON, was born at Loogootee on May 7, 1915, and died in Vandalia on June 6, 1936. She graduated from Vandalia High School in 1933 and married Leo KEEMAN of Bluff City on July 15, 1933. During her girlhood days she was an active member of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church in this city. She was preceded in death by a brother, Finis, on April 7, 1923. Dorothy joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1932, and had suffered long and patiently, but the disease was too severe. She leaves her husband; a father and mother; 2 brothers, Harold HAMILTON of Casey, and Donald HAMILTON of California.
- Mr. Sam PUFFER is quietly celebrating his 88th birthday today in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mark BOYD of Farina. Mr. PUFFER is slowly recovering from his fall on the ice last winter when he suffered a broken hip.
- Mrs. J.H. NELMS entertained to dinner on June 3 in honor of Mr. NELMS birthday. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Emmett NELMS of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB and sons, John Robert and Howard; and Mr. and Mrs. C.E. SIEMER.
- All dogs in the City of Kinmundy must be kept penned, tied or muzzled until further notice. All dogs running at large will be shot on sight. P.F. ROBNETT, Mayor.
- Mr. Harold KAESER, athletic coach of the local high school, left Sunday for northern Arkansas where he as accepted a position as umpire in the Arkansas - Missouri Baseball League. This league is known in what is known as Class D Baseball. Mrs. KAESER will spend the summer with her parents in Carmi, Ill.
- Mr. Louis BARBEE, who has been in poor health for some time, suffered a light stroke of paralysis Monday night. Mrs. BARBEE is also in poor health. This old couple is being cared for by Mrs. BARBEEs sister, Mrs. WILLIAMS of Alma.
- Mr. Loren SPURLIN and Miss Margaret HILTON, both of Vandalia, were married in St. Jacobs Ill. on Feb. 8, 1936. Mrs. SPURLIN is the daughter of Mr. Robert HILTON. Mr. SPURLIN is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman SPURLIN, is a former Kinmundy boy, moving only a year ago to Vandalia with his parents, where he has employment in the shoe factory. They will make their home in Vandalia.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred visited Friday with her sisters, Mrs. Mamie BASSETT and Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Pearl LENHART received word that her uncle, Mr. Lus HULTS, of Wilmington, had his leg broken, and his daughter, Mrs. Tessie LOVELL, with whom he makes his home, received a broken arm, in a car accident recently.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Pauline visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Rad McCLURE and children of Pekin.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week) Mrs. Pearl LENHART called on Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred Tuesday afternoon.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): W.F. ROBB and family enjoyed a family dinner Sunday at the R.C. ROBB home and in the afternoon accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB, attended Memorial services at Sandy Branch.
- East Zion (from last week): Mr. Tom GARRETT called on the Chas. ARNOLD home Sunday.
- North Fork: Lyle GREEN and Juanita FEATHER spent Saturday night and Sunday with Bill and Norma GARRETT.
- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and Orie ATKINS and families, Mira HEADLEY and Leta HOPKINS were business callers at R.H. GREENs Monday night.
- Green Ridge: John and Harry DOUDERA and Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT were in Centralia Tuesday.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde WILLIAMS have a baby boy born June 4 and named Clyde Edwin. The mother was formerly Miss Anna TOCKSTEIN.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and daughter, Lucille, and grandson, John Robert, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL.
- Young School: Monroe MARLOW, son of Mrs. Anna MARLOW, graduated from a course of Agriculture at U. of I. on Saturday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Jack DISS are parents of an 8 lb. daughter boy May 30 and named Loretta Josephine.
June 18, 1936:
- Bobbie WEISS was born Aug. 12, 1934, son of Mr. and Mrs. John WEISS, and died June 13, 1936. He was baptized at the Evangical parsonage in Farina. Services were held from the home with interment in Farina Cemetery.
- Mr. Dale FOSTER of Champaign died June 6 in a doctors office in Peoria, while Mr. FOSTER was waiting to consult with the doctor. A heart attack was given as the cause. Mr. FOSTER was to have been graduated from the U. of I. on June 8, the day the funeral was held. Mrs. FOSTER will be remembered here as Miss Frances CLAYTOR of Alma, and a member of the Class of 27 of Kinmundy High School.
- Mr. Jesse GEORGE returned home last Thursday from the State Hospital in Alton. He is very much improved and again able to be on the streets. He has had quite a siege and we are very happy to know that he is well on the road to recovery.
- The barn on what is known as the Alfred SHIELDS farm, southwest of this city, burned to the ground yesterday. The farm is occupied by Art BRIMBERRY and family. It was reported that Mr. BRIMBERRY was smoking his pipe while milking and in some unknown manner, the barn caught fire.
- Miss Alice FRENCH left Monday for Urbana, Ill. where she will attend the summer term at the University of Illinois. Misses Margaret WARREN, Mary MINER, Helen MORGAN and Mr. and Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT and daughter left this morning for Boulder, Colo. where they will attend the summer term at the University of Colorado.
- June 12 being the 76th birthday of Mr. Theodore MILLER, he was pleasantly surprised Sunday when 40 relatives came to remind him of this anniversary. Everyone enjoyed the dinner at noon. In the afternoon he was again honored when the choir of the Christian Church came to his home and sang 3 songs. A coronet solo by Eddie MILLER of Centralia and a reading by Roberta KNECHT, Mr. MILLERs 7 year old granddaughter of McLean, were also enjoyed. A list of those attending was included.
- Miss Pauline BAGOTT arrived in Kinmundy Thursday from Onarga, where she had just completed teaching her 10th term in the Onarga schools, and her 38th year in the teaching profession. She is now retiring and taking her pension. She will make her home with her aunt, Mrs. E.K. DONOVAN.
- Mr. Harold HAMILTON, son of Yetta HAMILTON, of Vandalia, but a former resident of this city, and Miss Claudaine LAYMAN, of Casey, were married in Newton on May 28. Harold has been employed in the shoe factory in Casey for the past 4 years. His bride has also been employed in the shoe factory as a stenographer. They will make their home in Casey.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN to St. Louis Monday afternoon to meet Eli DOOLEN of Los Angeles, Cal., who is visiting his father, C.I. DOOLEN and other relatives.
- North Fork: Clyde GARRETT and wife visited Sunday with her parents, the Geo. LENHARTs. Their little daughter, Lila, returned home, she having spent a few days with her grandparents.
- North Fork: Mrs. Ruby GARRETT spent Saturday night and Sunday with her father, Charlie DOOLEN.
- North Fork: Charles Lee DOOLEN spent a few days this week at the Bert GARRETT home.
- East Zion: Miss Josephine DOUDERA spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mis Gladys GARRETT.
- Green Ridge: Miss Josephine DOUDERA spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Cleda GARRETT.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL called on home folks Sunday.
- East Meadow Branch: Shirley Jean, a 7˝ lb. girl, was born June 16 to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HOWELL.
- Young School: Major Herman M. MARLOW, a graduate of U. of I., left Sunday for Camp at Custer, Michigan after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Anna MARLOW.
- Young School: The Ladies Aid of Pleasant Grove Church, were entertained by Mrs. Bertha SEE Wednesday of last week, where they quilted and pieced quilt blocks.
- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE and Phyllis LANE attended the Revival at Pleasant Grove Church Saturday evening.
- Sunday being the birthday of Miss Mildred ROBB, she entertained the following friends: Misses Willadean KNISELEY and Elsie STEVENS of Centralia; Mr. George HOLSTLAW of Iuka; Misses Helen MILLER and Edith SCHAUFELBERGER, and Messrs. Francis and Dale HAMMER of this city.
June 25, 1936:
- Mr. E.M. HOOVER of Chicago and Miss Mary SMITH of this city, motored to Salem this morning and were quietly united in marriage. The couple will reside in Chicago. Mrs. HOOVER is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ida SMITH of this city and a very popular young lady. Since coming here to make her home a year ago, she has been employed by the Bell Telephone Co. Mr. HOOVER is the son of Mrs. Mary HOOVER of Loogootee, and is an accountant at the Montgomery Ward & Co. in Chicago.
- Mary Belle, only daughter of George and Minnie SHAW FIELDS, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 18, 1912, and died June 15, 1936 at the family home in this city. Mary attended the Kinmundy Grade School, and became a member of the Baptist Church in July 1934. Some 2 years ago, Mary was stricken with the dread disease which was to claim her, but she would fight to the end. Surviving are: the parents; a devoted brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joy FIELDS, the much loved nephew and niece, Billy Gene and Arlene FIELDS, uncles and aunts. Services were held from the Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- In Memory of Raymond Lee ALBERTS who died June 23, 1935.
- On June 27 from 8:00 to 8:30 in United Spanish War Veterans hour at which time Mr. John SCHOENBORN, a former resident of this city, will broadcast over the Parsons, Kansas station. We are in receipt of a copy of the address to be delivered by Mr. SCHOENBORN, which we find very interesting but too lengthy for publication.
- The city is in the act of scarafying the streets again this year, preparing to give them another coat of oil. This oiling will be done with the gas tax money from the State. The State specifies the streets that this oil should be used on, so if you do not get any of this free oil, do not blame the city. However, if you are willing to pay for oil on your street, we suggest that you get in touch with City Clerk MILLER.
- Mrs. Elizabeth LANGDELL suffered from a serious fall at her home Friday and was unconscious for a time. She is recovering very nicely at this time.
- Meacham: The Community Birthday Circle and their families numbering 20 went to Bryan Memorial Park in Salem for their annual picnic. A table was loaded with food, and a birthday cake was presented to Mrs. DILLON as it was her birthday which was made by her daughter, Georgie. The afternoon was spent in games and in watching the baby bears. A few enjoyed swimming.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT entertained Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, W.R. DOOLEN and family, Eli DOOLEN, and Mrs. Irma HEADLEY and daughter last Thursday to dinner.
- North Fork: Monroe LANSFORD and family spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Nancy GREEN and family.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD and Elizabeth; Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, daughters, Irma and baby, and Cleda, and sons, Junior and Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and son, Mac; Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and sons, Leroy and Keith, and Miss Juanita FEATHER attended the dinner at the W.R. DOOLEN home in Kinmundy, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R.C. FEATHER and children were afternoon callers.
- North Fork: Clyde and Bert GARRETT, Orie ATKINS, and R.H. GREEN were business visitors in Salem Tuesday P.M.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters spent last Friday P.M. at the Clyde BASSETT home.
- Omega: Several from this community attended the Alma twp. 8th grade graduation exercises at Pleasant Grove Church last Thursday night.
- Camp Ground: A list was printed of those attending the birthday dinner Sunday in honor of Ace MULVANY.
July 2, 1936:
- Amy TURNER was born in the state of Ohio in the year 1882. When a small girl, she moved with her parents to Illinois, establishing a home in Fayette County, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 17, she married James Thomas LOGUE, who survives, and they had 2 sons and 4 daughters, one son, Tommy, having preceded her in death. Surviving are John LOGUE of Patoka; Mrs. Eliza YATES of Rochester, Ill.; Mrs. Hannah MISELBROOK of Kinmundy; Mrs. Emma WILEY of Alma; and Mrs. Ella HAMPSTEN of Vincennes, Ind. There is also 1 sister, Mrs. Margaret MURPHY of Mt. Vernon, Ill., 26 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. LOGUE died June 24, 1936 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Jessie WOODEN, with whom she was making her home, aged 72 years, 10 months and 20 days. Interment was made in Martin Cemetery near Alma.
- Mr. Paul ARNOLD has purchased the Andy EAGAN Store at Lester, has re-stocked the shelves and opened a first class country store Saturday. Mr. EAGAN is retiring from the business world.
- Meacham: Mrs. Dora HEICHER and family attended the family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie DIPPOLD near Farina. Five LEONARD sisters and their families were present and a fine basket dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.
- East Zion: Miss Gladys GARRETT spent Sunday with Kathryn and Mary Del SOUTIER.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and grandson, John Robert, called Sunday night at the Bobby NICHOLS home and attended the Childrens Day program at Zion.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE spent Sunday with Jim BASSETT and family.
- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE entertained dinner Sunday in honor of their sister, Gladys, birthday. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry SHREFFLER and family; Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HEISTAND, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck KELL. Mr. and Mrs. Claude ROSE were afternoon callers.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FORD and sons motored on Saturday to Baylis, Ill. where they attended a family reunion and visited over Sunday with his sister and family.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Lila Pauline and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART visited Sunday with Mr. H.W. SEE and daughter, Leona.
July 9, 1936:
- Dr. Leroy TELFORD, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD, had the misfortune of injuring his neck and spine while diving into shallow water Monday. Dr. TELFORD is the physician for the boys camp at Three Lakes, Wis. As soon as news reached his parents, they left immediately and upon their arrival found him in very serious condition. He is at present paralyzed from his shoulders down. Although the doctors are working with him constantly, they rather expect the end just anytime.
- H.M. FISHER received the message Monday stating the death of his uncle, Gilbert W. MORGAN of Chicago, which occurred suddenly of acute indigestion Monday at his summer home in Mackinaw City, Mich. Services were held there with interment made in the city cemetery. Mr. MORGAN was a native of Kinmundy, son of the late J.B. and Martha MORGAN, and was born on a farm northwest of here, known now as Camp Morgan, and the property of Gilbert. After his graduation from the University of Illinois, he went to Chicago and has since made that his home, but made frequent visits back to the old home. He is survived by his wife and 1 son, John Eugene. He is the last of his immediate family.
- Yesterday noon, Farina witnessed quite a fire and in all probability, it would have been more disastrous had not the St. Peter and Kinmundy Fire Departments answered the call for help. The old hotel building located south of the depot, was the first to burn. Then Editor E.H. HALLIDAYs home, which was next to it, caught fire. The fire was stopped but not before the house was ruined. Next to burn was a barn located on the alley. It was reported to us that the roof of the Albert LOY home, located 2 blocks from there, was greatly damaged. Several of the other roofs caught fire but were quickly extinguished by bucket brigades. After the arrival of the St. Peter and Kinmundy engines, the fires were soon under control.
- Mr. Hilary P. SMITH, well known resident of Alma, died Monday at his home, after suffering the past few years with cancer. Services were held in Alma yesterday afternoon and interment was made in the Alma Cemetery. The deceased was a half-brother to Mr. C.B. SMITH of this city.
- We received a nice letter from Myron ROSS in which he states that he has purchased a large bakery in Artesia, New Mexico. Myron has been employed as a chemist in the large flour mills at Lindsborg, Kans. For the past several years.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS moved their household effects to Farina Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. DODDS moved here from Farina in February and have been occupying the Chas. FOX property which was recently sold to E.O. ZIMMER.
- Mrs. B.F. LOWE was called to Memphis, Tenn. last Friday owing to the serious illness of her granddaughter, Mrs. Clara SMITH. Mrs. SMITH died Sunday and the services were held there. The deceased leaves a husband, 2 daughters, and a brother besides her grandmother.
- Mr. Chester HENSLEY came down from Chicago Friday night to spend the 4th with his family who are visiting with Mrs. HENSLEYs parents in Alma, and also to visit his mother, Mrs. Kate EARLE, and his sister, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. PARRILL in Meacham twp. But instead of celebrating, the trip turned out to be quite unlucky, On his way to catch his train in Chicago, Chester took a short cut through an alley where he was held up by 2 negroes and robbed of $10. As he resisted, he was left in bad shape. On the 4th, his 15 months old son, Junior, was severly scalded by turning over a percolator of boiling coffee. The baby was rushed to the Salem hospital where it is reported that he is doing nicely. Chester was able to return to his work in Chicago Monday.
- Mr. Paul CHRISTIE left Sunday for Springfield, where he has employment.
- Saturday was an ideal day for a celebration and we guess we had an ideal celebration from the compliments received the same. The crowd was estimated at 5000 in the afternoon and 3000 at night. The day started with an Old Fiddlers Contest with 5 entries: Martin ZINCK; Riley PHILLIPS with Virgl BURKETT as his second; Cecil GARRETT, Roy GARRETT second; Mildred MULVANY, Marie MULVANY, second; John JENKINS, Steve MULVANY, second. Riley PHILLIPS won the first prize, Cecil GARRETT, second; and Mildred MULVANY, third. The other 2 performed so well that they were the recipients of one dollar each also. The afternoon was started with a band concert by the Ramsey High School Band. Hon. R.J. BRANSON then delivered the address. In the contests, the following were the winners:
100 yard dash for boys under 10: Edgar BARBEE, 1st; Bob METCALF, 2nd.
100 yard dash for boys 10 to 16: James HAMMER, 1st; Wayne ROBB, 2nd.
100 yard dash for girls 10 to 16: Nelda JOHNSON, 1st; Dorothy BOUGHERS, 2nd. Fat Mans Race: Pearl YATES, 1st; Burdette SHAFFER, 2nd.
Three-Legged Race: Earl LEAT and Ray TAYLOR, 1st; Kenneth JACKSON and Lavern KEEN, 2nd.
In the ladies husband calling contest, in which there were 8 entries, Mrs. Opal OULREY won 1st and Mrs. Mary DAVIS, 2nd.
A list of those winning awards of $5 and $10 in the afternoon drawings was also included.
There was also a double header, a picture show, and a dance in the Legion Hall, all well attended until midnight.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS returned to their home in Chicago Monday after a weekend visiting here with Mrs. SULLENS mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, and family.
- Omega: Stephen J. WAGGONER, an aged resident of Omega twp., died Monday night. Mr. WAGGONER had been in poor health for some time.
- East Zion: Donald ARNOLD and family of Decatur spent the weekend with his parents, Cyrus ARNOLD and family.
- East Zion: This community was shocked by the sudden death of Florence MEADORS of Maroa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy MEADORS of Kinney.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Alph DONOHO are parents of a baby girl born Tuesday and named Patsy Lee.
- Miss Alice FRENCH, who is attending summer school at the U. of I., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. FRENCH.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON called on John WEISS and family Sunday afternoon.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL called on Mr. Noah THOMAS Saturday.
- Swift School: Tom GARRETT spent Sunday with Kenneth ROBB.
- Camp Ground: Mr. Wilbur PITTMAN and Miss Mildred WAGONER were married in Fairfield last week, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bill HANKINS, Gale BOSTON, and Mrs. Ace WAGONER.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. William BAGOTT had with them on Sunday their children and grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT and son, Lowell, of Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. Bert GUBBINS and daughters, Helen and Dorothy, all of Muncie, Ind.; and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd HAMMER and sons, Francis and Dale, of Kinmundy.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mr. and Mrs. J.E. WILLIAMS were in Salem Friday to see Dr. LANEY. Mr. WILLIAMS has been suffering with cancer for several months. His condition is reported as being some better.
- Shanghai Chapel: Miss Irene LIVESAY visited with relatives in St. Louis over the weekend.
- Shanghai Chapel: Rev. and Mrs. L.E. BAIRD announce the birth of a child. Rev. BAIRD was a former pastor of Shanghai.
July 16, 1936:
- Dr. Leroy TELFORD, 26 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD, of near Alma died at the Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis Sunday morning. After his accident stated in last weeks paper, Dr. BROOKS decided to return his patient from Rhineland, Wis. to St. Louis, Mo. by train. They arrived at the Deaconess Hospital there just 10 minutes before his death. The body was taken to Decatur where services were held and interment made in Graceland Cemetery beside his wife. Dr. TELFORD spent his boyhood days in this community. He graduated from the School of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2 years ago and on July 1 of this year, finished serving his internship in the Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis. He had decided on a location in Southern Illinois, but before going to his new location, wanted a vacation. He put in his application for the position of Camp Physician and was assigned to Three Rivers, Wis. He married Miss Mamie Nell ODell of Decatur on April 6. Soon after their marriage, Mrs. TELFORD became ill and died May 10. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents and brother and to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON.
- Mr. Ray GEORGE purchased the BRITT Grocery Store in Farina Monday and took charge that day. He expects to move his family to Farina as soon as he can get a house.
- Ray, Norman and Norma WHITE of Meacham twp. while on their way to visit their grandfather, Mr. Pat BUTTS, Sunday, killed a garter snake. Looking around they also found 43 little ones also, which were soon massacred.
- Mrs. Lena HUGGINS died quietly at her home July 13 after an illness of several months duration. Selena CRUNDWELL was born on Dec. 18, 1852 in Kent Co., Southern England. In December of the following year, they embarked upon a sailing vessel for the 3 months voyage to America. Within 6 months after their arrival, both parents were dead and the 9 children were left. Molly, the oldest sister, tried to care for them, but the undertaking soon proved too much for the 15 year old girl. The children were scattered to different homes, little 18 month old Lena going to the home of Mrs. Wylie CUNNINGHAM of Salem. In this home she was treated as a daughter, and the true daughter of the home, now Mrs. Annie GAIN of Iuka, knew her as a sister. At an early age she became a member of the Methodist Church. From Mrs. CUNNINGHAMs home, on Dec. 29, 1874, she was wedded to Stephen D. HUGGINS. They lived on a farm east of Salem and here 2 sons, Roy and Earl C. came to make this happy union. A few years later they moved to Kinmundy where they made their home and celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in 1930. As she was taken into a home and befriended, she likewise took small, orphaned Myrle BRANSON into her home and cared for her as her daughter. It was from this home that her husband died June 27, 1931. She leaves 1 son: Earl C. of LeRoy; Roy, having passed away in 1917; and Myrle, who is now Mrs. Merrill SANDERS of St. Louis. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Harold R., Francis S. and children, and Clarabelle S. of Leroy; 3 foster grandchildren: Frances Keith and Margaret of St. Louis; 1 sister, Mrs. Emma BAKER of Springfield; a foster sister, Mrs. Anna GAIN of Iuka; and foster brothers, Sam and Luther JONES of Salem. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Not to be outdone by their neighboring village of Farina, St. Peter staged a more spectacular fire last Monday noon when the northeast corner of their business section was totally destroyed at an estimated damage of $20,000. The corner hardware belonging to Mr. NEUBAUER, the tavern on the east belonging to Henry KNECHT, a garage that was filled with oil barrels, all 3 buildings facing the south, and SHAWs blacksmith shop adjoining on the north, were completely destroyed. The fire originated in a room that was partitioned off from the blacksmith shop and filled with egg case material, including many excelsior pades. Mr. SHAW was busy repairing an automobile when a visitor, who was conversing with him, noticed that room to be a mass of flames. So great was the headway of the fire that all buildings were soon enveloped in flames before the occupants hardly knew it. Some hardware, a few cases of whiskey and several barrels of oil were saved. An S.O.S. was sent to Farina, Kinmundy and Vandalia fire departments, who all responded in record time. So intense was the heat that buildings across the street were soon on fire but the flames were extinguished by the constant work of the fire fighters. The west side of the GLUESENKAMP home, just a few yards east of the fire was soon enveloped in flames, but courageous fire fighters, who wrapped themselves in rugs, due to the intense heat, kept the fire hose of the Farina and Kinmundy fire engines on the wall. A high north wind made it look disastrous for the whole village, C.I.P.S. poles were soon ablaze and the current was shut off as wires were falling on the street. After all fire engines had arrived, the wind quieted down and it could readily be seen the fire was well under control; so all neighboring homes began moving their goods back inside.
- David HEADLEY, son of Jesse and Elsie MAHAN HEADLEY, was born in Monroe Co., Ohio on May 16, 1843, and died at his home in Foster twp. on July 13, 1936. When he was 8 years old he moved with his parents from Ohio to Marion Co., Ill., and has spent a great number of his years in Foster twp. He attended the school in this neighborhood and received an education best he could. When he was 18 years old he joined Co. D, 111th Ill. Vol. Inf. on August 9, 1862, and served his country until June 6, 1865, when he was mustered out of service. He was wounded twice and carried some of the shot all thru these long years. After the war he married Hannah I. COLE and settled in Foster twp. They had 8 children: Minnie LOWE, Myrtle DOOLEN, Mabel JONES of Kinmundy; Pearl DOOLEN of near Vernon; and Winfred and Fred of North Fork; Eugene, who died at the age of 23; and Mark at the age of 18 months. His wife died Sept. 25, 1904, and since that time his son, Fred, has cared for his aged father. Besides the children, he leaves 31 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. Services and interment were held at Sandy Branch Cemetery.
- Miss Darlene COLE was taken to St. Anthonys Hospital Friday for an appendix operation.
- The first check from the State for the Old Age Pension to arrive in Kinmundy, reached here Saturday morning and went to Mr. Jacob R. WILLIAMS. The check was in the amount of $11.00. Mr. WILLIAMS will soon be 83 years old and for the past few years has been making his home with his niece, Mrs. Wallace HULTS. Jake is very proud of this check and at the time we interviewed him, he did not know whether he would cash it or not. He thought it might look good in a frame. But well bet he did cash it because he said that he needed a new pair of shoe strings.
- From the Chicago Evening American: Attorney Gilbert W. MORGAN died from an attack of acute indigestion at the Summer home which the family had maintained for years in Mackinaw, Mich. He was associated for 25 years in the practice of law with his brother, the late George N. MORGAN. They had offices in the old Boyce building on Dearborn St. The MORGAN brothers came of a pioneer family who had settled near Kinmundy, Ill. Both graduated from the University of Illinois. For 20 years it was the custom of the MORGAN brothers to go back to the extensive holdings of the MORGAN family in the Kinmundy sector in the quail hunting season. The farmhouse in which they were born was fitted up for hunters and was known as "Camp MORGAN", and there they entertained scores of their friends. Gilbert W. MORGAN is survived by his widow, Ivy Owens MORGAN, and his son, John Eugene, a recent graduate from the University of Illinois. Interment and funeral services were at Mackinaw.
- Hillary P. SMITH, son of John SMITH and Nora COE SMITH, was born in Tonti twp. July 29, 1879, and died at his home in Alma on July 6, 1936. He was married to Georgia E. BRISCOE at Salem on March 5, 1903, and they had 4 children. Jack died May 21, 1908, being about 15 months of age, and surviving are Dorothy Louese, Martha Eleanor and Hilary Marjorie. His wife also survives. When a youth, Hilary joined the Methodist Church at Zion, later moving his membership to the Methodist Church at Alma, where in due time, his entire family became members. He traveled about 25 years as an Adjuster for insurance companies until his illness compelled him to leave his work. Besides his immediate family, he leaves 3 brothers: Charlie of Kinmundy; Harry of Alma; and George of Bloomington. Services were held at the M.E. Church in Alma with interment was made in Alma Cemetery.
- July 12 being Mrs. Walter MILLERs birthday, she was most agreeably surprised by the MILLER family arriving at her home in Findlay with well filled baskets of good things to eat and to help her celebrate. Those attending the dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MILLER; Mrs. P.L. NEAVILLE and son, Lenard of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Herman KNECHT and daughter, Roberta, and lady friend of Heyworth; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank WILSON of Decatur.
- A daughter was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester VANSCYOC last Saturday.
- A still-born daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis WILSON, Jr. on July 1st.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Elno HOHLT have an 8 lb. boy born today.
- Green Ridge: Mrs. Frankie DOUDERA and daughters, Josephine, Catherine, and Mary Ann, and son, Raymond, spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Virgie GARRETT.
- Swift School: Mrs. Paul CALDWELL, Mrs. Sam LOWE and son, and Mrs. Mack ROBB were callers at the Mrs. Valinda CONANT home Sunday afternoon.
- Wilson School: C.R. HEATON and daughter, Hester, attended the funeral at Salem on Sunday of Dan MENEELEY of Champaign, an old boyhood chum of Mr. HEATON.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY was a Sunday visitor of the Orie ATKINS family.
- East Zion: Mr. George NATTIER of Patoka died in Greer Hospital at Vandalia. Services were held Sunday at the Baptist Church.
-East Zion: Misses Lucille and Lela Mae NICHOLS ate Friday dinner with Miss Roberta ARNOLD and helped her celebrate her 17th birthday.
July 23, 1936:
- The residence of Mrs. Ruby PYLES was completely destroyed by fire Monday night. Mrs. PYLES was awakened by the exceedingly loud meows of her cat to find her house in flames. She screamed and the neighbors heard her, turning in the alarm. 4 wells were pumped dry. The wells are rather low now and it did not take long to empty them. The fire started supposedly by a spark from the C. & E.I. train. The residence was covered by $500 worth of insurance. The fire department again made a run to the ruins of the Ruby PYLES home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. PYLES was cleaning up and burning some of the debris. The fire got away from her and burned over quite a scope of ground. The sheds in the Ellen ROONEY pasture were burned and the fire was eating its way toward the Jeff BARBEE home and the R.H. PIGG barn before it was under control.
- Lucinda HATHAWAY FOSTER was born July 12, 1849 near Vernon, Ill., and died July 14 at Alma, Ill. She was the daughter of Leonard and Louisa HATHAWAY, who came from Tennessee in 1828 and settled near Vernon, where they reared a family of 8 children, all of whom have gone to their last resting place except the youngest son, Harrison E. HATHAWAY of Peoria, Ill. On Nov. 20, 1869, she married Harmon FOSTER, and he died Oct. 6, 1911. They had 4 children, 3 daughters and 1 son. After 4 short years, Arthur HARDY, the son, was taken from them by death. The surviving children are Lida STEVENS of Alma; Lizzie NORRIS of Washington, D.C. and Flora GRIFFIN of Alma. There are also 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. When a young girl she was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Her entire life was spent in Patoka and Foster townships. At one time she gave a home and a mothers care to an orphan girl for a term of 7 years and later she kept a small orphan niece for 4 years. Still later another orphan girl shared her home for a term of 9 years and 2 brothers whose homes were broken by death, made their home with her. Services were held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. STEVENS, in Alma with interment in Prutt Cemetery near Vernon.
- July 16 being the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. EAGAN, relatives gathered with well filled baskets on July 19, and a bountiful dinner was spread on long tables in the City Park. Among the 36 guests were: Mr. and Mrs. EAGAN, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd HERRICK and family of Hillsdale, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry HOWELL and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest STORCK and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BUSSE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. JOERDING and family of Farina; Mrs. Leona HAWORTH and son, Mrs. Lawson SPENCER of Salem; Mr. Chas. EAGAN, Mrs. Jeanette BOUGHERS of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry EAGAN and family of Kinmundy. Mr. and Mrs. Onis HENSLEY and Miss Anna CHALFANT were afternoon guests.
- Mr. and Mrs. John MERCHANT and Mr. and Mrs. Chester MENDENHALL motored to Princeton, Ind. Sunday to attend the MERCHANT- DEFFENDOLL family reunion, which is held every year in the city park. 148 members attended. 9 of the 10 original brothers and sisters were present, one sister from Wisconsin being unavoidably detained. Mr. MERCHANT of Kinmundy, is the oldest member of the family, being 76 years old.
- P.F. ROBNETT is now hauling water to make his ice. The lack of rainfall and the heavy ice season, has caused his large reservoir to go dry. He has made a removable tank which fits into the ice truck and hauls the water at night.
- Is there oil around Kinmundy? We have thought there was for a long time and now we believe it stronger than ever. There never has been a test well put down within six miles of here and those were said to be dry holes at the time. But it may be different now. Last fall and winter, a crew of men were busy getting leases on a large block south of town. This block came within a mile of Kinmundy. Instrumental tests have been in the making in this block for sometime. Just what these tests have shown we are unable to say but they evidently looked good to someone. Now crews are busy getting leases in all directions from Kinmundy. Drilling began Monday on the Harry NICHOLS farm in Meacham twp. Everyone will keep their eye on this. And they tell us that another rig will be drilling west of town within in a weeks time. It just kind of looks to us that we are just in the beginning of a great big oil boom. We may be just a little optimistic. If so, we find that we are not alone.
- Meacham: July 18 being the birthday of Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, 35 members of the Community Birthday Circle were entertained at her home Sunday evening.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Emil MEYER and family have returned from the West and are again living on the farm they recently vacated.
- East Zion: Jim BASSETT and family spent Sunday with Jim OSBORNE and wife.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Geo. LENHART spent Friday with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT, who is very ill.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB, Mildred and Harold, were Salem visitors Saturday.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and Elmer BASSETT spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gage BASSETT.
July 30, 1936:
- Shanghai Chapel: Miss Emma ARNOLD of Olney, Miss Ruby ARNOLD of Rock Island, and Miss Grace ARNOLD of Cincinnati, Ohio are spending the week at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB accompanied her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY, to Olney Friday, where Mrs. LIVESAY consulted Dr. WEBER.
- Meacham: About 100 neighbors and friends went with well filled baskets Sunday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John BANNING to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS and Mrs. BLAINE and Mrs. Mary BALKE enjoyed ice cream with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Thursday evening.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS, and Mrs. Olen BLAINE, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL drove to the Harry NICHOLS farm last Thursday to see the oil derrick and reported everything is ready for work, just waiting for plenty of water, as this section of the country is still needing rain.
- Omega: Mrs. Amy SIPES received word Sunday that her sister, Mrs. Jennie PHILLIPS, of East St. Louis had died there following an operation.
- East Zion: Merle JONES and family and Jim BASSETT and family attended the drawing at Kinmundy Saturday night.
August 6, 1936:
- Irene M. MESSER was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 14, 1904, and after a prolonged illness died July 26, 1936 at St. Johns Sanitarium in Springfield, Ill. She was the daughter of George and Mary L. MESSER. On Nov. 2, 1924, she married to T.E. BRUCE of Villa Grove, and they had 1 son, Richard Dean. T.E. BRUCE was killed by an engine explosion in March 1927. Some 2 years following the death of her husband she married C.B. BRUCE, who now, of Mattoon, survives with her young son of her first marriage. Also surviving are: her mother, Mary L. MESSER of Kinmundy; and father, George MESSER of Odin; 1 full brother, Clayton A. MESSER of Glendive, Montana; and half brothers and sister, N.H. BLACKBURN of Kinmundy; John L. BAYLISS of Columbia, S.C.; William W. BAYLISS of Rolla, Mo.; and Mrs. Harry HUBBARD of Pontiac. In her youthful days she united with the M.E. Church. Services were held from the M.E. Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- William Albert MAXWELL, oldest son of John and Amanda MAXWELL, was born on a farm near Westport, Decatur Co., Ind. on Oct. 14, 1855 and died at his home in Kinmundy on July 28, 1936. When 14 years old, he moved with his parents to North Central Kansas, where they made their home until 1875. In that year the family migrated to Marion Co., Ill. Here he met and married Miss Clara E. SIMMONS on April 30, 1885, and they had 5 children, 3 having preceded him in death, 1 in infancy, Thomas W. on Jan. 16, 1907, and John Nathan who was drowned at Ft. Morgan, Alabama on March 22, 1912. His wife died April 4, 1907. Mr. MAXWELL was again married on June 20, 1909 to Matilda J. VALLOW SPICER. He was a regular attendant of the Church of God as long as health permitted. Besides his wife, he leaves: 2 sons, Lemuel Elsworth of Decatur, and George Dewey of Kinmundy; and 4 step-daughters: Amy L. HAMMER of South Bend, Ind.; Nora E. IVIE of Oregon; Jennie E. RENNIE of Shenadoah, Ia.; and Georgia E. ROBB of Kinmundy. Services were held at the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- The Annual Alma Homecoming will be held Sunday, August 9, at Jollywoods Park. A basket dinner will be held at noon. A good program has been prepared, and in the afternoon there will be a ball game between the Centralia Colored Giants and the St. Louis Colored Pirates. They will also entertain with music.
- Paul MONICAL and Miss Elizabeth HOLT motored to Edwardsville this morning and were married at the Methodist parsonage. Their attendants were the brother of the groom, Don MONICAL, and his lady friend. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. HOLT of this city, is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. and Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale, and attended National Kindergarten Training School at Evanston. She was the primary teacher of our school for the past three years, resigning this term for her marriage. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MONICAL of Meacham twp. He is a graduate of Farina H.S. and of Southern Illinois Normal University. He is a teacher in the Farina Schools, and it is there they will make their home.
- Mr. and Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT and daughter returned home last week from Boulder, Colorado where Mr. BARCROFT has been attending school this summer, and where he completed his Masters Degree at the University of Colorado. His thesis was entitled, "The Reorganization and Financial Inequality of Rural Schools of Marion Co., Ill.". Mr. BARCROFT graduated from high school in Keysport, Ill. He spent a year at Millikin and graduated from the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale in 1921. He then began his teaching career and attended school during the summer months at McKendree, receiving his Bachelors Degree from this college in 1930. He has spent the last 5 summers at Boulder. For the past 15 years he has been employed in the Kinmundy Schools, the first 3 years as Principal of the high school, and the remaining 12 years as Superintendent of the Grade and High Schools.
- Mr. and Mrs. George BARGH motored to St. Louis, Tuesday on business. They reported several traffic jams in St. Louis on this day as there were no traffic cops on duty. It was election day there and all police were on duty at the polls. In attempting to cross one of the streets, a street car rammed the back end of the BARGH car. The back fender, wheel and gasoline tank were damaged.
- The annual HOEHNE Reunion was held July 26 at GLUESENKAMPs Grove east of St. Peter. A list of those attending was printed. Officers of the association are: August WACHHOLZ, President; Marion SHUFELDT, Secretary; and Chris HOEHNE, Treasurer.
- Meacham: Mrs. Elmer BUTTS and Miss Violet called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday evening.
- Meacham: Monday evening we had our first rain to lay the dust since June 30th.
- Meadow Branch: Several attended the birthday party at the home of Mrs. Agnes HINES given in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Florence WOOD of Petersburg, Ind., and son, Lloyd, at home. All enjoyed a bountiful supper and birthday cake.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORGAN and Mrs. H.M. FISHER were in Vernon Wednesday attending the birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli MORGAN in honor of Mr. MORGANs birthday.
- Dr. Hugo MILLER reports the birth of a 7˝ lb. son born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold MORRIS on Aug. 5.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.O. ZIMMER and Mrs. Dave ZIMMER and Mrs. G.P. DOUGHERTY were in Neoga Sunday attending the funeral of their cousin and niece, Miss Marie BINGAMAN, who was killed in an auto accident near Toledo, Ill. on Thursday.
- Wilson School: A daughter was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren SMITH last Saturday.
- Green Ridge: Mrs. Mollie WIGGINS died at the home of her daughter, Lois PARKER. She had spent the summer at the H.W. THOMAS home and last Thursday went to her daughters where she died Saturday after a brief illness.
August 13, 1930:
- Straw Vote Ballots were printed in this weeks paper. Its for a Nation wide vote for President and is being conducted by co-operating newspapers located in states throughout the nation to show pre-election sentiment of small town and rural America in their choice for President for the next 4 years. Candidates are: ROOSEVELT, Democratic; LANDON, Republican; LEMKE, Union; THOMAS, Socialist, COLVIN, Prohibition; and BROWDER, Communist. The voter had to pick a candidate and then write the town and state they were from.
- Mr. J.H. JACKSON and Mrs. Theodore MILLER were in Salem Sunday attending reunion of the McGEE family. The reunion was held in Bryan Park with 65 in attendance.
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles WHEAT and daughters, Betty and Phyllis, are leaving Kinmundy to take up residence in Ludlow where Mr. WHEAT has been made station agent in that town. Mr. WHEAT has been employed at the I.C. tower as second trick operator.
- Mr. C.E. WHITLOCK of Dix was here Saturday calling on old friends. He was enroute home from a visit with his brother in Vandalia, the Rev. WHITLOCK. The WHITLOCK family were former residents of this community and this was his first visit here in 41 years.
- Mrs. Melvin WILSON and family motored here Saturday from Bird Island, Minn., to visit her sister, Mrs. Mary BRIM, whom she had not seen for 35 years. She was accompanied by another sister, Mrs. Flossie ROBISON and twin daughters of Peoria, whom Mrs. BRIM had not seen for 12 years.
- Mr. A.A. MALINSKY, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. GEORGE of this city, and Mr. R.A. GEORGE of Odin, motored to Mattoon Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Charles GEORGE, who died suddenly from apoplexy on Sunday. Mr. GEORGE, a brother to W.S. and R.A. GEORGE, was a resident of this city many years ago. For the past several years he has made his home in Mattoon where services were held and interment made in Dodge Grove Cemetery.
- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS and son, Glenn, called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Thursday afternoon.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Jack YATES have a baby boy born Saturday and named Donald Edwin.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY were in Salem Sunday attending the annual McGEE family reunion in Bryan Park.
- Meadow Branch: Mr. Leo FITZPATRICK, wife and little son, have returned from Muscatine, Iowa where he had entered the Norman Baker hospital for an examination. He received very little encouragement in regard to his condition. He is now taking treatment from Dr. SMITH of St. Elmo and is somewhat improved.
- Green Ridge: Harry DONOHO and Clyde THOMAS have gone to Michigan where they expect to find employment.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES had a family dinner Sunday in honor of their sons from South Dakota. Those attending were: Jesse JONES, Noah JONES, W.L. GREEN, Mrs. Nancy GREEN, Leslie JONES, and their families, and Gifford JONES. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Elvin CONANT.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Carl HEADLEY and daughter of Lansing, Mich. Spent last week with their parents, the Bert GARRETTs and Win HEADLEYs.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bud COWGILL of Decatur have a baby daughter. The mother is formerly Miss Leona GARRETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT.
- North Fork: Misses Mildred and Leta ATKINS spent part of last week in Kinmundy with their grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, and aunt, Mrs. Carl DUNLAP. On Monday of last week, he accompanied Mr. and Mrs. DUNLAP to St. Louis.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Mary SLOVICK has received the announcement of the birth of a daughter named Barbara Ann in Hollywoods Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. A.C. WALTERS of Needles, Cal. The mother is formerly Miss Julia SLOVICK.
- East Meadow Branch: Roy ROBB, Lloyd ROBB and daughter of Lansing, Mich. and R.C. ROBB were callers at the W.F. ROBB home Sunday morning.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Vera McCULLEY and Dorothy called on Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred Monday afternoon.
- East Zion: This community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Stanley WASEM, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie WASEM of Patoka. He was drowned in the Okaw River Sunday evening, having broken his neck while diving.
- Shanghai Chapel: Miss Irene LIVESAY is spending this week in the Zion neighborhood visiting old friends.
- Shanghai Chapel: Virgil LIVESAY lost a valuable horse recently.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS have a baby boy born Aug. 12.
August 20, 1936:
- St. Peter. - The death of Henry RUNGE, 46 year old farmer, crushed late Saturday night by a passenger train as he lay between the tracks of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad at a rural road crossing 2 miles south of here, was termed an "unavoidable accident" Sunday by a coroners jury. Engineer M.E. ATKINSON said he saw something lying between the tracks as the train approached the crossing but thought it "was a dog of some other animal." How RUNGE, who was walking to his farm 3˝ miles from St. Peter, just over the Marion county line, happened to be lying between the tracks remained a mystery. The Fayette County Coroner suggested that he may have stumbled and fell, while others speculated on suicide. The engineer stopped the train and took RUNGE to St. Peter where he was transferred to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia. As the train approached the crossing, Engineer ATKINSON told the coroners jury he saw an arm raised and realized a man was lying on the tracks. The train was traveling to fast to be stopped he said. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Norman, and a daughter, Elda, at home; and a brother, Herman, of St. Peter. Services were held in the RUNGE farm home and in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery.
- Friday evening, Mrs. A.J. YOUNG entertained a party of friends in honor of Mrs. Paul MONICAL, nee Elizabeth HOLT, whose marriage had occurred August 6. During the evening, 5 tables of bridge was played, and a 2 course supper was served. Afterwards all marched to the dining room where the table was filled with gifts for the bride.
- Dr. C.C. HALL of Mt. Vernon was here Wednesday holding the 4th Quarterly Conference of the Kinmundy Methodist Church. All indebtedness of the Church property had been paid in full, and with Dr. HALL presiding, the members stood and sang the Doxology while the note, the First National Bank had held, was burned.
- Annual GARRETT Reunion: The annual GARRETT family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB, Sunday, August 16th. Relatives to the number of 62 gathered with well filled baskets as the noon hour approached and a sumptuous dinner was spread on one long table under the inviting shade of trees. The dinner was greatly enjoyed and the afternoon spent socially. At the departing time it was agreed to hold the reunion next year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP in this city. Out-of-town members of the family in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, of Chicago.
- Friends of Mr. B. F. LINTON will regret to learn of his illness, which has kept him away from his place of business for the past 2 weeks. He returned home last Thursday after undergoing an examination at the Effingham Clinic, and will leave in a few days for Rochester, Minn. where he will enter the Mayo Bros. Clinic for further examination and treatment.
- Dr. Hugo MILLER reports the birth of a 6˝ son, William Patrick, born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COUGHLIN, Aug. 19.
- Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER have received the announcement of the birth of a 6˝ lb. daughter, Darla Jean, in the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Xon ALEXANDER, in Logansport, Ind. on Aug. 11.
- Meacham: The body of Mr. Sheridan CAIN of Champaign was brought here Wednesday and burial in Phillips Cemetery. He lived in the Booker neighborhood several years ago.
- Meacham: Mr. J.E. MINTON of Salem, called on Mr. Edwin HARRELL Monday.
- Meacham: Mr. Harry SHORT and family attended a birthday dinner Sunday for her sister, Mrs. Eva ODELL who lives near Iuka.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL drove to the Sherman district Sunday afternoon to see the new school house and also called on Mr. and Mrs. Orville GORDON and family.
- Swift School: Sam LOWE left Monday night for Chicago where he entered a hospital for treatment.
- Swift School: A few friends of Eli ROBB surprised him Sunday evening in honor of his birthday. Ice cream and cake were served and a good time enjoyed. Present were: Fletcher COLE and wife, Ren WAINSCOTT and wife, Mack ROBB and wife, and Sam LOWE, wife and little son.
- Misses Mary MINER and Helen MORGAN returned home last Thursday night after finishing a term at the University of Colorado.
- East Zion: Mr. Arthur IRVIN was taken to the Missouri Baptist Hospital Thursday of last week and underwent a major operation on Saturday. Word was received here Saturday that he stood the operation fine. Mrs. IRVIN is staying with her daughter, Mrs. A.D. NICHOLS and family.
- Arnold Chapel: Mrs. Shirley LEE entered the Mark Greer Hospital where she will undergo a major operation.
- Arnold Chapel: Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS entertained with a family dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. WILLIAMS and Richards birthdays, which occurred Aug. 16 and 17.
- Mrs. Frank NELMS suffered a painful injury last week when her hand to the wrist, was caught in her electric wringer.
- Miss Florence DOOLEN returned to Salem Monday after spending the weekend with her mother, Mrs. R.C. ROBB.
August 27, 1936:
- LANDON is still leading in the Straw Vote: Approximately 100,000 ballots from 32 states in the Nation-wide Presidential Straw-Vote, which is being conducted by newspapers in small town and rural America, poured into national Straw-Vote headquarters in New York during the last 10 days. Between ROOSEVELT and LANDON only, the first tabulated results from the 18 states show:
LANDON, 37,937 ............ 54.5%
ROOSEVELT, 31,665 ...... 45.5%
- The HUMPHREY Reunion was held Sunday at the suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. Jed HARPSTER, near St. Peter. A long list of those attended was included. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon.
- Mr. C.A. BOONE, a member of the County Welfare Commission, has informed us that the following applications for Old Age Assistance has been approved by the Springfield office and checks will be issued about the first of every month: Pete MILLER, $13.00; Sarah MILLER, $13.00; John MERCHANT, $13.00; Emma MERCHANT, $10.00; James BOUGHERS, $15.00; Dick ATKINS, $10.00; Elizabeth ATKINS, $10.00; Mary E. LOWE, $14.00; H.S. LACEY, $10.00; John GARNER, $12.00; Alice GARNER, $12.00; Mrs. GOODWIN, $10.00; R.J. SMITH, $9.00; Clara SMITH, $9.00; John C. LYNCH, $13.00; Rebecca LYNCH, $13.00; H.K. JONES, $14.00; Josephine JONES, $14.00; A.S. ALLARD, $11.00; Mrs. ALLARD, $11.00; Lou BARBEE, $11.00; Clara BARBEE, $11.00; Mary MULVANY, $11.00.
- Mrs. Josephine SIMMONS, widow of the late Wm. SIMMONS of Meacham twp., died in the Anna State Hospital Monday. The body was brought here to the Linton and Beery Funeral Parlors. Services were held from the Union Church in Meacham twp. with interment in Elder Cemetery.
- Mr. B.F. LINTONs condition is much better and it is thought that his trip to the Mayo Bros. Clinic will be avoided.
- Charles Williams YOUNG had the misfortune to have his arm broken in a fall Thursday.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS and Merle reported about their recent trip to Northern Illinois.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and Mildred attended the State Fair Thursday.
- East Meadow Branch: Wayne PIGG spent Thursday night with Harold ROBB.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Pauline visited Sunday at the Geo. LENHART home.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER entertained a number of relatives and friends in their home Sunday in honor of Mr. Wm. SOLDNERs 74th birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph of Farina: Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK and Geneva; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER and Billie; Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER; Mrs. Mary BALKE; Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON; Mr. and Mrs. George SOLDNER and Glenn ERNST.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS received word Saturday morning of the serious illness of her granddaughter, Billie Ruth HARRIS, daughter of Mr. Wm. HARRIS of Texas. She is in the hospital with a badly infected ankle.
- Meacham: Gene CRAIN, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, had the misfortune Monday to be thrown from a horse and have the bones of his left arm broken just above the wrist.
- Meadow: A message was received Monday of the death of Mrs. Josie SIMMONS, widow of the late Wm. SIMMONS of Anna, Ill. Services were held at the Baptist church with interment in Elder Cemetery.
- Mr. F.V. DAVIS and Mr. and Mrs. Ora SCHWABE were in Rockville, Ind. Saturday attending the funeral of Mr. DAVIS brother, who died Friday morning.
- Omega: The shortage of water in this community is getting very serious, and where the next load of water will come from seems to be the question.
- Omega: Our school began Aug. 17 with Miss Jessie LONG as teacher. The schoolroom has been newly decorated, and a nice flag pole erected.
- Mr. and Mrs. George COLE and Joann, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB, and Bert GARRETT and family spent Sunday evening with R.H. GREEN and family.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT visited her aunt, Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and family part of this week.
- North Fork: Mrs. Ralph FEATHER and children spent Sunday P.M. with Mrs. Bert GARRETT.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and family enjoyed ice cream at Carroll GARRETTs Saturday evening.
- Shanghai Chapel: Shanghai School opened Aug. 24 with 9 pupils enrolled. There are 7 boys and 2 girls with Miss Marjorie KELLER, teacher.
- East Zion: Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD and daughter, Roberta, ate Friday dinner at A.D. NICHOLS home and helped them celebrate the birthday of their daughter, Lela Mae.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE and granddaughter called one day last week at the Jim BASSETT home.
- Swift School: Marshall WILLIAMS and family attended the birthday dinner at the Selby GARRETT home Sunday in honor of Mrs. GARRETTs birthday.
- Swift School: School begins Aug. 24 at Swift with Mrs. Ruth CROWLEY as teacher. She is staying at the Mack ROBB home.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN and family; Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom BALLANCE were at Bryan Park in Salem Sunday attending the MAHON Reunion.
Sept. 3, 1936:
- Della S. RUSH GREGORY, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca HATFIELD RUSH, was born near Alma on Feb. 8, 1860, and died at her home in Alma on Aug. 26, 1936 after a very brief illness. She married Jay CRAIG of Kinmundy on Feb. 4, 1883, and they had 1 son, Harry Forrest. Her husband died Aug. 28, 1912. On Feb. 3, 1915 she married to Joseph E. GREGORY of Alma, taking into her hands at this time, the care and raising of his 2 youngest children, Lottie, aged 3, and Rolla, aged 9. She leaves her husband, Joseph E. GREGORY of Alma; son Dr. H.F. CRAIG, 1 grandson, J. Forrest CRAIG, and a most dear daughter-in-law, Grace SHEPPARD CRAIG of Marcus, Wash. 3 step-sons, Roy E. and Rolla F. GREGORY of Alma; and Warren Everett GREGORY of Iuka; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Loren WILLIAMS of Alma; and Mrs. C.W. HANNA of Edwards, Miss.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Kate CRAIG of Alma; Mrs. Sarah DEAN of Sumner, Ill. and Mrs. John LYNCH of Kinmundy; 3 half-brothers: Harry McCARTY of Alma; Jake McCARTY of Kinmundy; and B.F. McCARTY of Salem; and 1 step-brother, R.V. McCARTY of Salem. Services were held from the Christian Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Mr. Ray GEORGE removed his household effects to Farina Wednesday. It will be remembered that Mr. GEORGE purchased a store in Farina a few weeks ago and up to this time has been unable to get a dwelling. He reports that he is doing a good business and likes it very much.
- Mr. W.H. MARTIN died at his home in Clay county last Thursday after an illness of a few weeks duration at the age of 78 years. Services were held Saturday from the Brown Church with interment in Parker Cemetery.
- Mr. Guy SHAFFER, a well known farmer of the Elder School District, had the misfortune of getting his foot tangled up in a corn binder on Wednesday morning of last week, resulting in a broken ankle. Mr. SHAFFER had purchased the binder just a few days few days before and was working on the VANDEVEER farm, cutting the corn to fill a silo. The corn was not being bound but just cut. Some stalks became tangled and Mr. SHAFFER got his foot out of the regular place and one of the lugs on the wheel caught the leg of his overalls. The overalls did not tear, but brought his foot around in such a manner to cause the break. He yelled and his son, John, who was driving the tractor heard him and stopped immediately. He was brought here where he was given first aid by Dr. DOUGHERTY and then taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia, where his ankle was x-rayed and set. He returned home that evening but is now compelled to lie in bed. The reports are to the effect that he is getting along as well as can be expected.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON and Mr. and Mrs. Roy TELFORD and son, Joe, were in Mt. Vernon Sunday attending the KENNEDY Reunion where 56 of the KENNEDY family had gathered. A bounteous dinner was partaken at the noon hour. At the close of the dinner 2 large cakes, beautifully decorated with names and dates, there on, were brought to the table. This was the first information Mr. and Mrs. WILKINSON had that the relatives were celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary. The date is August 17, but circumstances prevented the observance at that time.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.M. CROSSETT and daughter, Rhoda Belle, of Granite City, spent Sunday here with Mr. CROSSETTs mother, Mrs. Lloyd CROSSETT, helping her celebrate her birthday. They brought with them a delicious birthday dinner, including birthday cake and ice cream.
- Mrs. Icy GARRETT is spending the week in North Fork with her daughter, Mrs. Dow GREEN.
- North Fork: Our school started Aug. 31 with 11 pupils. Miss Mira HEADLEY is the teacher.
- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and family visited Sunday P.M. with Frank JONES and family.
- East Zion: Several attended the party at the Jim BASSETT home Saturday night.
- Shanghai Chapel: Those who will attend Kinmundy High School from this neighborhood this year are Nelda GRAY, John SEE, Cecil JONES, Irene LIVESAY, Corrine and Marjorie BAILEY.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Lora BAYLIS called on Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred Monday afternoon.
- Young School: Young School began last Monday with Mrs. Anna MARLOW as teacher. Mrs. Bertha SEE also began her school at Shriver.
- Wilson School: Marion SHUFELDT and family, Fred KLEISS and family, C.R. HEATON, wife and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY were in Salem Sunday attending a birthday surprise on Mrs. Chas. SHUFELDT at Bryan Memorial Park.
- Wilson School: Emil MEYER and family moved last week to their new home near Brownstown where he will operate a filling station.
- Meacham: Mr. Foster WOODEN died at the home of his son in Alma, and was buried at Phillips Cemetery. Mr. WILLIAMS was a former resident of the Booker neighborhood.
- Meacham: Mr. William MARTIN died at his home near the county line and the funeral was held at Brown Church with interment in Parker Cemetery.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COUGHLIN have a baby boy named William Patrick. The mother was formerly Miss Goldie LAMBIRD.
- Meacham: Miss Mable FOSTER is the teacher at Rockhold School.
- Miss Helen MORGAN will leave Friday for Rock Island where she is a teacher in one of the public schools in that city.
Sept. 10, 1936:
- The annual SOLDNER reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley ROGERS, east of Farina on Sept. 6 where nearly 95 relatives and friends gathered. At the noon hour the well filled baskets were carried out on the lawn. Mr. R.H. SOLDNER of Farina gave a history of the SOLDNER family. The rest of the afternoon was spent in social conversation. After dinner, other relatives came and made the number over 100.
- The members of the ROBB family met at Bryan Memorial Park at Salem on Sunday for their annual reunion. At the noon hour 100 relatives partook of the delicious dinner. This large family is the descendants of Eli and Martha YOUNG ROBB, both of whom came from Tennessee. They were married in 1826, and settled in Marion County, early in life. Of this union there were 9 children, 5 girls and 4 boys. The girls were Sally Ann LYNCH of Kinmundy, mother of J.C. LYNCH of Kinmundy; Mary FISHER, mother of the late D.E. FISHER, and grandmother of H.M. FISHER; Harriett DEW, mother of Lucy DEW and Martha WATERHOUSE; Jane HOWELL, mother of Sam and Chas. HOWELL and Arminda BROWN; Margaret PHILLIPS, whose children reside in the West. The boys, Sam ROBB, father of R.C. ROBB and Mary WALKER; Wesley ROBB, father of Jennie MAHAN; John ROBB, father of Etta KINNEY and Florence ROBB of Flora; Wm. ROBB who died away early in life. The next meeting will be the first Sunday in Sept. 1937 at the same park.
- The 7th annual J.M. BASS family reunion was held at Bryan Memorial Park on Sept. 6. A ball game was played after which ice cream and cake were served. At the business meeting, it was voted to retain the same officers for the coming year: President, John M. BASS of Bloomington; Vice President, C.H. CLAYTON; Oconee SEE; and Treasurer, Raymond BASS of Bloomington. The time and place next year will be held at Bryan Park in Salem preceding Labor Day 1937. The oldest person present was Mrs. Susane JONES, 85, and the youngest, Miss Shirley Jean HOWELL, ____ months.
- Relatives and friends to the number of 84 met in Bryan Memorial Park in Salem on Sept. 6, 1936 to celebrate the 9th annual reunion of the BROWN families. A bountiful dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour. A mens chorus entertained with several numbers, also some of the children, entertained with their songs in the afternoon. A list of those attending from a distance was printed.
- Mr. and Mrs. Aaron WALKINGTON of Greenville, Mich. and Mrs. Minnie KAGY, of Salem, were critically injured in a car wreck Monday evening which happened about 5 miles east of Salem. Mr. WALKINGTON, owner of the car, was driving. They had been to Omega where they had been visiting relatives and friends and were on their return to Salem. Mr. WALKINGTON was driving at a rate of about 35 miles per hour when one of the front tires blew out, causing him to lose control of the car. The car ran off the road striking an abuttment and the car rolled down a 10 foot embankment. The car was a complete wreck. The occupants were taken to the Salem Sanatarium where it was disclosed that Mr. WALKINGTON is suffering from 3 broken ribs which punctured his lung causing hemorrhages. Mrs. WALKINGTON suffered a fractured skull and Mrs. KAGY a broken leg and arm. It appears that Mrs. KAGY was thrown out of the car and the car rolled over her. Her leg is crushed between the knee and the hip and her arm is broken in 3 places. All were badly cut from the glass. Mr. WALKINGTON is a brother to Mr. Lyman WALKINGTON of the Elder School District near Omega, while Mrs. WALKINGTON is a sister to Mrs. Harve BRANSON, of this city, Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT, residing south of town, Mr. Eura BROWN of Meacham twp. and Mrs. KAGY of Salem. They had made the trip here especially to be present at the BROWN Reunion which was held Sunday.
- Meacham: Mr. Woodrow JOHNSTON who was at Camp Green had the misfortune to have his arm broken and then re-broken. He is in the hospital at Jefferson Barracks.
- Meacham: The Community Birthday Circle met with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Thursday afternoon to organize and elect officers for the coming year: President, Mrs. F.S. HARRIS; Mrs. DILLON, Vice President; and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER, Secretary-Treasurer.
- Meacham: Mrs. Mary BALKE, Mr. and Mrs. Percy LACEY, Mrs. Minnie NORMAN, Mr. and Mrs. Estes NORMAN, Mr. and Mrs. Jess NORMAN and children, and Howard BOUSMAN and Meacham attended the NORMAN reunion in Pana Sunday. About 85 were present.
- Green Ridge: School started Monday at Green Ridge with 12 pupils enrolled. Mrs. Rada CALDWELL is the teacher.
- Green Ridge: Little Robert John GARRETT passed away Saturday evening at 6:45 at the home of his grandparents. He leaves his father, grandparents, and other relatives. The funeral services were held at Green Ridge Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock and interment was made in the Martin Cemetery.
- Green Ridge: The home of Mr. and Mrs. Doc SHAW was burned one day last week.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART ate Sunday dinner with their son-in-law and daughter, the Clyde GARRETTs.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT spent the weekend with Miss Marjorie EHRAT.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughter visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and family.
- North Fork: Miss Kathryn LOWE returned last week from Alton having decided to attend Kinmundy High School instead of Alton. Bill GARRETT from here also attends.
- North Fork: We were very sorry to hear of the death of little John Robert GARRETT, son of Tom GARRETT. The entire family have our sympathy.
- Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT are the proud parents of a baby daughter born Tuesday morning.
- Wilson School: Mrs. Wm. BAGOTT went to Salem Hospital Monday to see her sisters and brother-in-law, Mrs. Minnie KAGY of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron WALKINGTON of Greenville, Mich., who were seriously injured in an automobile accident Monday evening.
- Wilson School: A large crowd attended the homecoming at Pleasant Grove Sunday.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey HANNA attended the WOOLRIDGE-HILL wedding in Farina on Sunday. Mrs. HILL and Mrs. HANNA are cousins. It took place at the home of Mrs. Irma HITEs.
- Swift School: John Robert, infant son of Mr. Tom GARRETT passed away at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Saturday evening. The family have the sympathy of the neighborhood.
- Swift School: Mrs. Sam LOWE and little son, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, left Friday for Chicago to visit Mr. LOWE, who is in a Sanitarium there. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Frank BALLANCE and daughter, Betty, of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. John CHANCE of Patoka, and son, Harold, of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. A.D. NICHOLS and daughters, Lucille and Lela Mae, and Miss Roberta ARNOLD took their supper to Bryan Park Sunday and helped Mr. and Mrs. A.D. NICHOLS celebrate their 25th anniversary.
- East Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and family attended the ROBB Reunion at Bryan Park, Salem, on Sunday.
- Fred GAMMON left for Carbondale the first of the week to resume his studies at Teachers College.
- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Leo FITZPATRICK left last Thursday for Kansas City, Mo. to consult a specialist in regard to Mr. FITZPATRICKs health.
- Mr. and Mrs. Joe FIELDS and children left Sunday for Boulder Dam, Colorado where Mr. FIELDS expects to have employment as an electrician.
- Dale HAMMER came down from Chicago, where he is attending school, to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER.
- Miss Mary MINER left to teacher in Belleville schools again this year.
- Miss Alice READNOUR left Sunday for Carbondale to attend Teachers College.
Sept. 17, 1936:
- The 8th annual BRASEL Reunion was held at Marissa, Ill. on Sept. 6 at the City Park. Relatives to the number of 65 met and enjoyed a bounteous basket dinner. After dinner there was a business meeting and it was voted to retain the same officers: President, Elmo BRASEL of OFallon; and Secretary-Treasurer, Norman BLACKBURN of Kinmundy. After the meeting, Rev. LAMB and wife of Marissa Methodist Church entertained with singing. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in visiting and finding relative connections and taking pictures. Later a watermelon feast was enjoyed. Those present from Kinmundy were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry BRASEL, Mr. and Mrs. Norman BLACKBURN, Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL and Miss Myrtle BRASEL, and Mr. and Mrs. Burdette BRASEL of near Salem. The next meeting will be held at Mt. Vernon City Park in August 1937.
- We are going to quit announcing "no more shows". Again the merchants have decided to have another one and will keep right on having them until the weather gets uncomfortable. They have been expecting the fall rains to start but they havent done it yet and the weather continues to be warm, and the public continues to want more shows. After the last show has been given, then we will tell you that there wont be anymore. Keep right on coming until we tell you the shows have stopped.
- Mrs. Lester VANSCYOC was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Saturday suffering from a severe attack of pyelitis. She is better now.
- Avery BOUGHERS was taken to the Jefferson Barracks Hospital in St. Louis on Tuesday suffering from an attack of alcoholic poisoning. He is getting along alright.
- James BARBEE , aged 84, and for many years a resident of the Old Folks Home to Sullivan, Illinois died at that place Saturday evening. Services were heldfrom the home with interment made in Sullivan Cemetery. He is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Nellie CUNNINGHAM of Decatur, and 3 brothers, Louis, J.D., and Joe of this city.
- Wilson School: There will be a pie social and Ice Cream Supper Thursday night at Pleasant Grove Church. Everyone invited.
- Wilson School: Chas. FRADENBURG and family have moved to his 10 acre farm and at present are living in a tent. His daughter, Myrtle, is a new pupil in our school.
- Swift School: Miss Joan COLE entertained 10 of her little school mates to a birthday party Sept. 12. Games and contests were enjoyed by the little girls, and late in the afternoon, Mrs. COLE, assisted by Mrs. Evelyn SWIFT, served ice cream, angel food cake, and orangade. It was also Miss Helen ROBBs birthday.
- Swift School: Sam ARNOLD and wife, Selby GARRETT and wife, Tom GARRETT, Miss Pearl JIMERSON, and Miss Sue BILLON of Chicago spent Sunday at the Ren WAINSCOTT home.
- Swift School: Mack ROBB, wife and son spent Sunday at the Wes ROBB home and attended the ballgame at Alma Sunday afternoon.
- Mr. and Mrs. Walter McHATTON are the parents of a 9 lb. son born Sept. 2 and named James Walter.
- Mrs. A.J. YOUNG and Charles William left for Urbana Monday where they will spend the winter. He will start his sophomore year at U. of I.
- John Robert ROBB left this week for Urbana where he will finish his Senior year at Illinois University.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER, Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER and son, Billie, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK. It was the birthdays of Mr. COOK and Mrs. R.H. SOLDNER.
- Meacham: Mr. E.G. DILLON accompanied Mrs. Ruben CRAIN and her son, Gene, to Vandalia Hospital for an examination of Genes arm, and Dr. GREER found he would have to break it and reset it. He is getting along nicely with his arm re-set.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Fenton NEAL have a baby girl born Tuesday and named Velma.
- Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS, Mr. and Mrs. John WEISS, Olga and Laura, and Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday. Mr. Harry SHORT and Mr. Roy MISELBROOK called also.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Dora HEICHER and family Sunday evening.
- Fred John NIRIDER has entered Purdue University taking a 6 year course in Pharmistical Chemistry.
Sept. 24, 1936:
- The work of putting rock on the Kinmundy-Patoka road was commenced last week and good progress has been made. It has been a long time since this road was commenced and it will be some time before it is completed. This rock will be spread as far as the Blackburn Bridge.
- A jolly group of friends gave a farewell party in honor of Miss Eileen DOUGHERTY Sept. 16 at the home of Miss Dorothy GARRETT. Miss Eileen is leaving for St. Louis soon to begin her training as a nurse at Barnes Hospital. A potluck dinner was served and then they motored to Salem where they saw "Walking on Air" at the Lyric. Attending were: Misses Eileen DOUGHERTY, Dorothy INGRAM, Virginia PIPER, Virginia ROHRBOUGH, Helen GARRETT, Martha, Ella and Pearl JACKSON.
- A serious car accident happened about a mile north of this city Monday on Route 37 when a car driven by Neal WALLS of Decatur, Mich. took to the ditch and turned over a few times. Mrs. Ada BROWN and her 18 year old daughter of Christopher were riding in the seat with Mr. WALLS while Dallas BARRINGTON, also of Christopher, was riding in the tumble seat. Mr. WALLS was running at a moderate rate of speed and unexpectedly came upon a wagon which proved to be Herman SCHNEIDER and family returning home from the free show. He turned the car to go around the wagon just as another car, which was Mr. Edgar JONES returning to town, came upon a slab. To avoid hitting the JONES car and the SCHNEIDER wagon, he took to the ditch. The 13 year old, Emma Jean BROWN, was apparently injured the worse receiving a skull fracture, there being little hope for recovery.
- Meacham: Sunday was homecoming at Brown Church. Several ministers were present and several were baptized in the afternoon. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the basket dinner.
- Meacham: Sunday afternoon, a fire was discovered burning in the field of Mr. Harry KIRKWOOD, but by prompt response of some neighbors was quickly brought under control. It makes everyone feel frightened for fire to get out as it is still so very dry and there is a scarcity of water.
- Mr. and Mrs. Paul HAMMER who are located in Robinson, Ill. have a 7 lb. daughter named Marsha.
- Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCULLOUGH of Chicago have a 7 lb. daughter born Sept. 18. The mother was the former Miss Helen ROONEY.
- Omega: The community was shocked to hear of the death of Wilson THURSTON.
- East Zion: An airplane landed in front of Jamie CALDWELLs house, in Charlie MEADORs meadow Sunday morning. It had to be repaired before going any farther. The 2 men who were with the plane, ate dinner with Oscar CALDWELLs. Quite a large crowd went to see it. The men repaired the plane and they left Sunday afternoon.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CALDWELL.
- East Zion: Mr. Thomas GARRETT called at the Chas. ARNOLD home Sunday evening.
- East Zion: Miss Clara FRIZZELL spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Gladys GARRETT.
- Shanghai Chapel: Uncle Sam JONES celebrated his 78th birthday quietly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leland BRASEL, Sept. 15. Uncle Sam has lived his entire 78 years in this vicinity.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mrs. Milton GIGAR was at the Vandalia Hospital Sunday visiting with Mrs. Eugene GIGAR, and the new daughter, who was born Saturday morning.
- East Meadow Branch: Miss Edith SCHAUFELBERGER and Francis HAMMER called on Miss Mildred ROBB Sunday night.
- Meadow Branch: Mrs. L.E. GREGORY, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. PYLE returned a few days ago from Eldorado, Mo. where they had been called by the death of Mrs. GREGORYs son, Leo FITZPATRICK.
- Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT left Tuesday evening for Lansing, Mich. owing to the serious illness of their daughter, Mrs. Carl HEADLEY, who is confined to a hospital in that city.
Oct. 1, 1936:
- Susanna Katherine EMERY was born Dec. 20, 1854 in Brownsville, Ohio, and died Sept. 26, 1936 at her home here in Kinmundy. She, with her parents, moved to Illinois at the age of about 17 and spent the remainder of her life in this immediate community. On Nov. 14, 1872, she was married to Lesley ALLEN, and they had 4 children: Mallie ALLEN of Granite City; Webster ALLEN of Charleston; Arthur ALLEN who preceded her in death some years ago; and Lulu, who has lived with and in recent years has cared for her mother. Mrs. ALLEN was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- The newly finished bridge on the gravel road, 2 miles south of Iuka, was dedicated Saturday evening Sept. 26 with a Democratic Meeting and dance. This bridge, which is 82 feet in length, was built without one cent of the cost to taxpayers, is open to double traffic. Free wieners and buns were enjoyed, although 125 pounds of wieners and 1500 buns lasted but a very short while to an enormous crowd. Good music was rendered and county candidates made brief talks. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing on the bridge.
- Mr. Wilson SMITH, son of Mrs. Ida SMITH, of this city, and Miss Faye TURNER were married in Centralia on Sept. 7, and the fact was not revealed until this week. The bride was in the midst of nurses training in the Centralia hospital at the time of her marriage and will finish her course in the near future. Mr. SMITH has been employed by the Maytag Co. in Centralia, but has been transferred to Collinsville, where his bride will soon join him.
- Mr. and Mrs. William PYLE accompanied by Mr. Henry McWILLIAMS of Alma were called to the bedside of their foster son, Leo FITZPATRICK on Sept. 12 in Eldorado Springs, Mo., arriving there on the 13th. Lee knew them and appeared to be gracious for their coming. His mother, Mrs. L.E. GREGORY, had been with him for the past few weeks. Leo died the same evening at the age of 37 years and 18 days. The body was taken to Jonesboro, Texas, where services were held in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery in that city. Besides his mother and foster parents, he is survived by his wife and 2 sons, Frank Leon, age 9, and Kenneth Udell, age 3; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Opal WHITSON of Smackover, Ark., and Mrs. Clessie DeNAGEL of St. Louis.
- Mr. Arthur H. DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, completed his course in embalming last week, in St. Louis. He will go to Chicago next week where he will write on the Illinois examination for licensed embalmers.
- Mr. Dewey COMBS, while driving along the highway yesterday, had the misfortune of having a horse struck by a truck and killed. Dewey was driving on the shoulder and the truck ran into him, tearing up the wagon and killing one of the horses. He was not hurt in the least. The truck driver acknowledged that he had fallen asleep which caused him to run off the slab.
- Birthday Dinner: Mr. C.I. DOOLEN and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were host and hostess at a delicious birthday dinner served in their home Tuesday, Sept. 29th. This affair was honoring the birthday anniversary of their aunt, Mrs. B.F. LOWE, of this city, also that of Mr. DOOLENs grandson, Charles William (Bill) GARRETT, of North Fork, a student of Kinmundy High School.
- Green Ridge: Miss Delila McWHIRTER, Eulane WILLIAMS, Bud CALDWELL, and Tom GARRETT called on Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family.
- Green Ridge: Several of the neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. Nellie ORGAN to help her son, "Bunk", celebrate his 13th birthday.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Guy SEE and Mr. and Mrs. Harry CHEADLE of Kankakee at the R.C. ROBB home.
- East Zion: Jim BASSETT and family spent Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett JONES.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. ALLEN returned to their home in Charleston, Ill. Tuesday after being called there by the illness and death of Mr. ALLENs mother, Mrs. Anna ALLEN. They were accompanied home by Mrs. ALLENs sister, Lulu.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. O.R. DISS have an 11 lb. son born Sept. 29.
- Another graduate from Kinmundy High School has enrolled at Illinois University, James CONANT, Class of 36.
- William HUMPHREY has accepted a position as engineer with the Iowa State Telephone Co. in Newton, Iowa. He left for Newton Tuesday and his family will join him in the near future.
- Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and daughter, Martha, and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE motored to Effingham Monday where Miss Martha had her tonsils removed at St. Anthonys Hospital.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COURSON and babe attended the birthday dinner at the home of Mrs. Katie OUTHOUSE in Farina.
- Dale HAMMER, who is attending Worsham School of Embalming in Chicago, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lowell BURKETT have a 10 lb. daughter named Patsy Allen.
Oct. 8, 1936:
- John F.W. WEISS was born near St. Peter on Oct. 2, 1874, and died at his home in Meacham twp. on Oct. 3, 1936. He was confirmed in the St. Johns Evangelical Church. In 1898 he married Miss Emma SPORLEDER, and they had 3 children: Ella, who died in infancy, Mora WEISS PAULSMEYER and Arthur WEISS. After the death of his wife in Nov. 1906, he married Miss Olga KLEEMAN on Sept. 6, 1908 at Augsburg, Ill., and they had 6 children: Walter, Bertha, John L., William, Olga, and Laura, who together with Mrs. WEISS, survives. He has 2 grandchildren who preceded him in death, and 2 grandchildren living, namely, Richard PAULSMEYER, Jr. and Virginia WEISS, also 2 sons and 2 daughters by marriage. Also surviving are: 3 sisters, Mrs. Bertha MEYER of St. Peter; Mrs. Sophia BRINK of Centralia; and Mrs. Louise MEYER of Farina; and 4 brothers, Mr. August JASPER and Mr. Henry JASPER of Farina; Mr. William JASPER and Mr. Emil JASPER of St. Peter. Services were held from the Evangelical Church in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery.
- Richard, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. MAULDING, won first prize at the Farmers Institute, held in Salem, last week, for the best pony under 43 inches, and first prize for the best boy rider under 12 years of age. His prizes amounted to $6.00.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.E. DILLON and son of Chicago, were the guests of their aunt, Miss Anna DILLON of this city, Friday and Saturday nights. Eugene came to attend the 10th Annual Reunion of the 4th and 130th Regiments of Illinois Infantry which served in the Worlds War. This reunion was held in Effingham Oct. 3 and 4 with 232 members.
- Oct. 2 being the 71st birthday of Mr. Lee BARBEE, his children and grandchildren planned a theatre party in his honor. Mr. BARBEE, incompany with Mr. and Mrs. Earl BARBEE and daughter, Mrs. Kenneth TUCKER, Mrs. Cora Mae DAVIS, daughters Jerry and Mrs. V.L. DIAL, and Mr. F.L. DAVIS, motored to Salem and enjoyed seeing "Swing Time" at the Lyric. Later the birthday cake and ice cream was served.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.O. ZIMMER and daughters, Arlene and Alice Marie, entertained at dinner Sunday, Mrs. ZIMMERs father, Mr. C.B. FRENCH, in honor of his 86th birthday, which occurred Oct. 5. Mr. FRENCH is enjoying fairly good health.
- Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES are parents of a 9 lb. son born Oct. 2.
- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE have taken up their work at the Omega Store formerly operated by Mr. Gale BOSTON.
- North Fork: On Oct. 3, Mr. Hubert HEADLEY and Miss Wilma CALDWELL surprised their friends by going to Patoka where they were married by Rev. Monroe SMITH. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Win HEADLEY, and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie CALDWELL. They will make their home in St. Louis where the groom has employment.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and sons, Mrs. Gertrude WADE, Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL, Mr. and Mrs. Buster BENDER and daughter, and Lillian MALONE were guests at the Selby GARRETT home Sunday.
- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and family were callers at Clyde GARRETTs Sunday P.M.
- North Fork: Mrs. Etta JONES is ill with rheumatism. Dr. DUCOMB was called to see here Sunday evening.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT accompanied Mrs. Mac ROBB and son to Centralia last Friday.
- East Meadow Branch: Misses Mildred ROBB and Lora Agnes ROBB left Sunday for Chicago where they have employment.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and Mildred were in Effingham Tuesday afternoon to see John ROBB who is a patient at St. Anthonys Hospital.
- East Zion: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell CALDWELL, who was born Sunday night, died Monday morning. The funeral and interment were held at Caldwell Cemetery.
- East Zion: Addis WALTON, Cyrus ARNOLD, Robert NICHOLS, and Charlie ARNOLD attended church at Island Chapel, southwest of Patoka Sunday night.
- East Zion: Several of the young folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim McNICHOL and helped celebrate their daughter, Mildreds, 19th birthday.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mrs. Dan ARNOLD was in Kinmundy last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orville DISS, helping care for the new baby.
- Meacham: The Community Birthday Circle held a birthday social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John WEISS on Oct. 2, it being the birthday of Mr. WEISS. A very enjoyable time was had by all, but we were so sadly shocked to hear of Mr. WEISS death just a few hours after departing for our homes.
- Mr. and Mrs. D.P. OBRIEN and daughters, Misses Marie and Cornelia, and Leo DONOVAN motored to Tolono, Ill. where they attended a reception of the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. OBRIENs cousins, Mr. and Mrs. John FLYNN. Mr. OBRIEN attended the wedding of this couple 50 years ago.
Oct. 15, 1936:
- Mr. John ROBB died in St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham on Oct. 7. He had undergone an emergency operation for appendicitis on the Thursday previous. There were very little hopes for his recovery at the time of the operation and his condition grew worse as the days progressed. Services were held in the High School Gymnasium with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. This is reputed to be one of the largest funerals ever held in our city. It was first planned to hold the services in the Christian Church, of which he was a member, but a wise decision was made in holding it in the gymnasium. His friends filled the building to capacity. John Boyd ROBB, son of Robert C. and Hanna SWIFT ROBB, was born April 29, 1893 on a farm northwest of town, and there he grew to manhood. He was of a family of 15 children, all living but a brother, Elihu, dying at the age of 1 year. His mother died May 31, 1925. John received his early training in the country school, entered Kinmundy High School, later attending Browns Business College in Centralia. When a boy of 17 he united with the Christian Church where he still retained his membership. On June 26, 1915, he married Miss Lois NELMS of this city, and for a time made their home on a farm south of town. They had 2 sons: John Robert, a Senior in the University of Illinois, and Howard Leroy, a Junior in Kinmundy High. He was a member of the Kinmundy Board of Education, and his work for the past 4 years has been local Highway Maintainer. He is survived by his wife and sons, his father and step-mother, 9 brothers and 4 sisters: Thurman, Wesley and Mack of Kinmundy; Glenn of Salem, Roy, Bryan, Lloyd, Lester, Robert, Jr. of Lansing, Mich; Betty CHEADLE of Ashkum; Martha SEE of Kankakee; Rhea MORRILL of Flint, Mich.; and Dora KLINE of St. Joseph, Mo.
- Oct. 11, 1896, occurred the marriage of Mr. Emmett JONES and Miss Agnes ROBB of North Fork community, by the Rev. J.H. BALLANCE. To celebrate their 40th anniversary on Oct. 11, the children, Mrs. Pearle GARRETT, Roy, Merle and Forrest JONES, and the grandchildren spent the day with them. Their son-in-law, Frank GARRETT, and grandson, James Emmett GARRETT, were unable to be there. Afternoon callers were Miss Geneva AMBUEHL and nephew, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES. Mrs. JONES, nee Mabel HEADLEY, was present at their wedding.
- Mesdames Gertrude WILLIAMS and Alice MILLER tell of week vacation they spent in the south.
- Ray INGRAM, who is attending school in Chicago, spent part of last week here with homefolks. On his return to Chicago Sunday evening, he was riding with another fellow in a car. Near Blue Island, another car from the a side road, running at a high rate of speed, struck them midway on the side on which Ray was riding. The impact killed the driver of the other car. Ray received some severe facial lacerations, while his companion escapes unhurt. Ray was taken to the St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, where he is still a patient. It will be necessary to do some skin grafting on his scalp.
- Oct. 7 being the 81st birthday of Mr. J.H. JACKSON of this city, a delicious chicken dinner was served in his home in his honor. Only members of the immediate family were present: Mr. and Mrs. JACKSON, Emery JACKSON, Grover BAILEY, Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and family, Mr. and Mrs. D.J. ALEXANDER and family, and Mrs. William HUMPHREY and daughters.
- In Memoriam of W.M. GARNER who died Oct. 9, 1932.
- Meacham: Mr. Chas ALLEN called on Mr. and Mrs. HARRELL Sunday afternoon.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mr. and Mrs. Bert BAILEY and family are moving to Kinmundy this week.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Paul THOMAS and Tom and Jack GARRETT are repairing the Caldwell Bridge.
- East Zion: A large crowd attended the kitchen shower and charivari at the Jamie CALDWELL home for their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert HEADLEY. Their will be another kitchen shower at the home of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win HEADLEY Saturday night.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Harold CHANDLER have a baby boy born Wednesday at Vandalia Hospital. Mrs. CHANDLER was formerly Miss Gladys ARNOLD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer ARNOLD.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and children attended the dinner at the Emmett JONES home in Kinmundy on Sunday in honor of the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. JONES.
- Miss Dorothy INGRAM has gone to Karnak, Ill. where she will open a beauty parlor. Miss Dorothys sister, Miss Nelle, is one of the teachers in the Karnak school.
- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Agnes HINES and family attended the funeral of Mr. Will HINES at Fredonia Sunday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ed FORD of Alma were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. BUNDY. Later in the day with Mr. and Mrs. BUNDY, they motored to Farina and called on Mr. FORDs brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John FORD.
- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest DOOLEN are parents of an 8 lb. daughter born Oct. 14.
- Mrs. Earl BARBEE returned home Monday from a weeks visit in Decatur and Lovington with her father and sisters. She had the pleasure of being with her father, Rev. WILEY, on his 87th birthday, Oct. 11.
Oct. 22, 1936:
- Jerry Lester STEVENS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale STEVENS, was born July 15, 1933 at Calhoun, Ill. He spent the greater part of his life in the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS of Farina. On Sept. 14, 1936, Jerry was taken to St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham where he died Oct. 17, 1936. He leaves his parents; 1 sister, Jackie Jean; both his maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS of Farina, and Mr. and Mrs. C.R. STEVENS of West Salem; and several aunts and uncles. Services were held from the Farina home of Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS with interment at Calhoun Cemetery.
- Voters, 1,039,635 of them, residing in small towns and rural America, have registered a straw vote preference with this result: A majority of them, 57.1% favor Governor Alf M. LANDON of Kansas, the Republican party candidate. The second choice is Franklin D. ROOSEVELT, Democratic candidate with 36.7% of the vote. These standings are the final results in a nation-wide Presidential straw vote conducted by some 3000 weekly newspapers.
- Mrs. Fannie LOWE received word Monday of the safe return of her great-grandson, Robert Dale DARDEN of Memphis, Tenn. from the war zone in Spain. He is on furlough from the Battleship Oklahoma., and is a cousin of Messrs. Charles E. and Frederic PRUETT.
- The firm of C.L. McMACKIN and Son have moved their stock of furniture from Kinmundy to their Salem store and have discontinued business in this city. Mr. R.E. WALTERS will continue with the undertaking business which for the present will be conducted from his home.
- Mr. A.E. SCHMIDT, well known hardware merchant of Farina, died at his home near Farina on Tuesday after a siege of pneumonia.
- North Fork: Sunday being the birthday of R.H. GREEN, and Monday the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN, there was a family dinner served in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, Sunday. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Glen ROBB and son, Daryl, of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN, Virginia and Kathleen, of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN, Madeline and L.E. Jr. of Patoka; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER, Juanita, Joe, Helen, and Evelyn of North Fork.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Lila Pauline were Sunday guests of her parents, the Geo. LENHARTs.
- Green Ridge: Tom GARRETT and Louie DOUDERA spent Sunday morning in Salem.
- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. J.T. CHARLTON and Mr. and Mrs. Jess CHARLTON and daughter attended the birthday dinner for Mrs. Cecil LANE, Sunday.
- East Meadow Branch: Oct. 15 being the birthday of Merle BAYLIS, Mr. S.E. HOWELL, son Lester, Miss Carrie SEE, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. HOWELL, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HOWELL and Shirley Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS spent the evening with him and enjoyed cake and ice cream. The cake was baked by his sister, Mrs. H.H. HOWELL.
- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Homer MILNER and family, and Miss Dorothy McCULLEY attended the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mrs. MILNERs parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. TROTTER of Geff, Wayne Co., Ill.
- The Frank PERRY home in Villa Grove was heavily damaged in an electrical storm Oct. 7. Bricks were torn off the chimney, a hole knocked in the wall, and the interior covered with soot. Mr. PERRY, who was ill in bed following a long illness of paralysis, was rescued uninjured when his bed caught fire. The lightening bolt ran down a light cord from a bedroom socket to an electric pad and ignited the bedding. Mrs. PERRY was at her husbands side, and extinguished the flames before either were burned. Mr. and Mrs. Frank PERRY were former Kinmundy residents and parents of Mrs. Earl SHANAFELT.
- Mr. R.P. McBRYDE is seriously ill in St. Marys Hospital in St. Louis.
- East Zion: Misses Helen McNICHOL and Clara FRIZZEL spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and family, and attended the kitchen shower and charivari for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert HEADLEY at the Win HEADLEY home.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer FRIZZELL and Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter, Donna Mae, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank FRIZZELL.
- Shanghai Chapel: News was received here of the serious illness of Mrs. Grace DAVIS, wife of Rev. Morris DAVIS of Arno, Ind. She has cancer of the cheek bone.
- Mr. and Mrs. Anton NOVAK of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna, to Dwight HANNA, son of Dr. H.L. HANNA of Kinmundy. The wedding is planned for next June.
Oct. 29, 1936:
- Mr. Louis MULVANY, residing southeast of this city, was found dead in bed Sunday. At the inquest it was decided he died sometime during the night with a heart attack. Services were held from Brown Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Louis Hubert MULVANY, eldest son of Robert W. and Minnie E. MULVANY, was born in Omega twp. on June 26, 1883, and died Oct. 25, 1936. He married Miss Ida SCRUTCHFIELD in Oct. 1903, and her death occurred about 1 year later. He was again married to Louisa SLAGLEY on Nov. 29, 1905, and they had 3 children: Lois OUTLAW of Fisher, Ill.; Muriel TINSLEY of St. Louis, Mo.; and Maxine BROCK of Gibson City, Ill. He united with the Brown Christian Church about 1904, later transferring his membership to the Christian Church at Kinmundy. He leaves to mourn his wife, 3 children, 3 grandchildren, his father, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. His mother and 1 grandson preceded him in death.
- Mr. and Mrs. Joe BACKENSTO and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW and family were in Flora, Sunday, attending the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joe GREGG. 70 guests partook of the delicious dinner. Mr. BACKENSTO had the honor of acting as Mr. GREGGs best man at his wedding 50 years ago.
- Mr. F.A. MOTCH and Mr. J.R. MAHAN were in Olney Sunday attending the Richland County Field Trial. Both had dogs entered in the trial. Mr. MOTCHs pup, Buds Bonnie, won second place in the trial.
- Fred HEWITT, the son of Myron and Antoinette HEWITT, was born near Farina on Oct. 2, 1867, and died at his home south of Farina on Oct. 23, 1836. Fred grew to manhood in this community and has thru his manhood years been actively engaged in various forms of business. On June 30, 1887 he was married to Miss Minnie SWITZER, who died in Feb. 1927. On May 22, 1928, he married Miss Honor DAVIS who survives him. There were no children born to the deceased. While a young man, he was baptized and joined the S.D.B. Church of Farina, and remained a member. About the first of this year, he began to decline in health and some 3 months ago became bedfast. His case was a hopeless one from the start, but trips to Vandalia for examination and to Barnes Hospital at St. Louis were made. He died on Oct. 23. Aside from his wife, 1 brother, Otis HEWITT, and numerous nieces and nephews survive. Services were held from the S.D.B. Church with interment in Farina Cemetery.
- Mr. John C. PITT, engineer on the C.B. & Q., Beardstown, died Oct. 22 while on duty near Canton, Ill. Mr. PITT left Beardstown on the train and when the train neared Canton, Mr. PITT suffered a heart attack and died on the engine. Surviving are his wife and 3 children: Audrey of Indianapolis, Ind.; Wallace of East Chicago, Ind.; and Kyra at home. Mr. PITT started his railroad career in Beardstown in 1910, and was promoted to engineer Jan. 3, 1916. Mr. PITT was the husband of Lydia PITT, nee HULTS, formerly of this city.
- Mr. and Mrs. Earl BRASEL and daughter of Colfax, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL of Hoopeston, Ill. called at the M.H. SEE home Thursday afternoon, after attending the funeral of Mr. Alex SCHMIDT of Farina.
Nov. 5, 1936:
- On Nov. 1 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth TUCKER in this city, occurred the marriage of Mr. Otto SMITH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Estil SMITH of Edgewood, and Miss Doris McARTOR, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McARTOR of Mason, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth TUCKER were the attendants. The bride is assistant postmistress in the Mason post office, while the groom is in the Maintenance of Way Dept. of the Ill. Central R.R. Co., at present being located in Rantoul, Ill. They are presently at home in Mason, Ill.
- The Halloween Party Saturday night was quite a success from every angle. There were really more children masked than anyone anticipated. This fete was sponsored by the local Parent-Teachers Association, and we wish to commend them on their fine work of putting it over. The judges appointed were Mr. Paul MONICAL of Farina, Mr. Harold HUGGINS of Sandoval, and Mr. R.E. WALTERS of this city. Following were the prize winners:
Raggedy Man: Arthur BOUGHERS
Witch: Jimmy ROBNETT
Fat Man: Hilda Fay PARRISH
Negro: Annette VALLOW, 1st
Noah EAGAN, 2nd
Tall Man: Guin VALLOW
Red Riding Hood: Helen ROBNETT, 1st
Charlene HANEY, 2nd
Clown: Leon JONES, 1st
Opal EAGAN, 2nd
Ghost: William BARBEE
Indian: Kenneth PIGG, 1st
Betty WHEAT, 2nd
Best girl dressed as a boy: June BLOMBERG
Best boy dressed as a girl: Carl VALLOW
Most Comical Character: Charles VALLOW, 1st
Herman HOYT, 2nd
Gypsy: Norma MILLER, 1st
Nancy LOWE, 2nd
Cowboy: Bobbie JOHNSON
Sailor Boy: George BARGH, Jr.
Best under school age: Kenneth JASPER
Best not in above classes: Charles PARKER
The prize money was donated by the business men. All children present, even though they werent masked, received a candy bar.
- Mr. Marshall WILLIAMS received his appointment yesterday to the position of highway maintainer. This position has been vacant since the death of John B. ROBB but has been temporarily filled by Richard SCHWABE, assistant to Mr. ROBB. Mr. WILLIAMS resides on a farm west of this city, will have a sale in the near future and move his family to town.
- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and Harold, and Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS were Centralia visitors Saturday.
- Mrs. Icy GARRETT and daughter, Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and little daughter, Dorothy Frances, returned Sunday evening from Chicago, where they had spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Louie SULLENS. They also visited Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP.
- Green Ridge: Several attended the show of Uncle Tobbie, in Alma, Saturday afternoon.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Tom GARRETT called on Mr. F.L. DOUDERA Jr. Friday night.
- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL are the owners of a Model A. car.
- Green Ridge: Jack GARRETT spent Sunday morning with Dreson HEADLEY.
- Young School: Mr. Jess MULVANEY received word Sunday morning of the death of his brother, Mr. Louie MULVANEY of Omega. Mr. MULVANEY lived in our neighborhood a few years ago.
- Fred GAMMON, a student at S.I.N.U. spent Tuesday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles GAMMON.
- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Frank THOMASON and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CALDWELL called Sunday at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia to see Miss Alice CALDWELL who was in an auto wreck Saturday afternoon near Pana. Her nephew, Mr. Gilbert CALDWELL, was taking her to Decatur where she had employment for the winter. Her right arm is paralyzed and her back is injured.
- East Zion: Mr. Raymond MAULDING and Mr. Alvin GRAY ran into each other at the crossroads in front of the Charlie ARNOLD home. No damage was done except some bent fenders.
Nov. 12, 1936:
- Word has been received of the death of a former resident of this community, Mrs. Camilla SPIESE LAWRENCE, who died at her home in Sioux City, Iowa on Nov. 6. She is a sister of Mrs. Jessie EMBSER and the late George SPIESE, and will be remembered by the older generation, having attended high school at this place.
- Word has been received here of the passing of Mrs. Grayce DAVIS, wife of Rev. H. Morris DAVIS. She died Oct. 30 in an Indianapolis Hospital with interment in Greencastle.
- Mr. Ike MILLER is seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE. He is suffering from heart trouble and it is thought that he has had a light stroke.
- Rev. D.E. MELTONs birthday occurred Saturday. Mrs. MELTON celebrated the occasion with a birthday dinner. Those attending were: Mrs. Clem HAYWORTH of Donnellson; Mrs. Lonnie MELTON and son, Clyde, of Coffeen, and Mr. F.R. KESSLER of Virden.
- Dr. W.L. FINN died at his home in Iuka. He was preparing to answer an urgent call to the Salem Hospital and died with a heart attack. Services were held from the Christian Church in Salem. Governor Thomas F. DONOVAN made a splendid funeral oration for Senator FINN. There were several members of the legislature present. Dr. Walter L. FINN was born in Marion Co. on April 15, 1875. He was educated at Valparaiso University in Indiana, Southern Illinois Normal University, and later graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. He has practiced medicine for more than 30 years in Iuka. In has been interested in politics for several years and was elected to the State Senate in 1928 and re-elected in 1932. He was re-elected for a third term on Tuesday preceding his death on Saturday. He is survived by his widow and 1 daughter, Louise.
- Mr. Thomas BORING died at his home south of Alma on Oct. 26 at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 23 days. Services were held from the home with interment in Allmon Cemetery.
- Miss Mary SHRIVER has sold her home on Quality Hill to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn WHITE . Miss SHRIVER left on Friday of last week for Lawrenceville where she entered the Methodist Old Folks Home.
- Word reached here Saturday that Mr. J.M. LEMMONS, a conductor on the Nickel Plate and a former resident of this vicinity, fell under his train, resulting in 1 arm being severed and 1 foot mashed.
- North Fork: Carl DOOLEN who is attending Browns Business College at Centralia, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN.
- North Fork: Charles GARRETT, a Kinmundy High School, was home over the weekend.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wallace OSBORNE of Farina have a baby daughter named Katherine Jean. The mother is formerly Miss Geneva MALINSKY of this city.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Tom GARRETT called on Mr. Pearl THOMAS on Sunday evening.
- Green Ridge: Miss Nelda THOMAS called on Mrs. Rada CALDWELL Saturday.
- Shanghai Chapel: D.A. ARNOLD, Jr. has employment near Bloomington.
- Omega: It is reported that Mrs. Nellie GAMMON and Mr. GREGORY of Alma were married Saturday night.
- Mr. Burdette WILLIAMS, a student at McKendree College in Lebanon, visited here Saturday night with his sister, Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN and family.
- Wilson School: Chas. FORD visited Friday with his father near Farina.
- Walter B. PRUETT, a student at McKendree, was home for a short visit.
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry DENNIS of Paris motored to Kinmundy Sunday to have their property in the north part of town repaired and redecorated where Mr. Russell SWIFT and daughters, Misses Maxine and Valda, have been living. It will be occupied by Mr. Marshall WILLIAMS. Mr. SWIFT and daughter, Valda, will live in Alma, and Miss Maxine in Chester, where she has a position.
- Miss Mary SHRIVER left Friday for the Methodist Old Folks home at Lawrenceville, where she will permanently reside.
Nov. 19, 1936:
- Mr. Reindl W. BAYLIS and Miss Goldia LEAT were united in marriage on Nov. 14 just after the close of the evening services at Arnold Chapel. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS and has been engaged in farming for the past several years with his father. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Paul ARNOLD.
- Harold FIELDS, Zarold LEWIS, and Sheldon BRADLEY met with an accident in which fate prevented them from being seriously if not fatally injured. Mr. LEWIS, accompanied by Sheldon and Harold, had attended the show in Salem and were returning home at about 11:30 Saturday night, when they met a car on the Dums Creek fill, north of Iuka. The approaching car failed to dim the lights, which blinded Mr. LEWIS, causing him to drive too close to the shoulder of the gravel. He lost control and the car plunged over the embankment. The car turned over once end ways and once side ways, stopping in an upside down position. The boys were able to get out by breaking one of the glasses without any serious injuries. They were taken to their homes by Lee and Jack BARKSDALE, George ARNOLD, and Willie LONG. This accident occurred near where F.O. GRISSOM had a similar one some months ago. The car had to be towed in.
- Mr. Ike MILLER died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE Monday after a 2 weeks illness. 2 weeks ago he had a heart attack and later a stroke which took his life. Services were held near Loogootee with interment made in the family lot in the church yard.
- Mr. R.C. MAULDING received a broken clavicle and a sprained wrist Wednesday when his car was hit by a truck south of town. He and Mr. Fay CRANDALL were coming north on the south road in the MAULDING car. In crossing the Brubaker Road at the Sam HEISTAND corner, the truck loaded with gravel, and driven by Glenn ALDRICH of Alma, struck the rear end of the car turning it over. Mr. CRANDALL was uninjured.
- Word has been received from Mr. J.E. WILLIAMS, who is a patient in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, that he is getting along just fine after another operation on his jaw. He is now able to eat and in much better condition than when he entered the hospital.
- Mrs. Minnie CORNELL, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. MORGAN and family, Bud MORGAN and lady friend of Mattoon, and Mrs. Cora CORNELL of this city, spent Sunday in the Chris JASPER home helping to celebrate Mrs. JASPERs birthday.
- Mayor P.F. ROBNETT called a group of businessmen together in the First National Bank Monday to discuss the waterworks project. This project has been approved in Washington and now awaits the decision of the City Council as to whether or not they will accept it or not. With this project, the government will make a grant to the city of 45% of the cost of the system. For the remaining 55%, it will be necessary for the city council to issue water revenue bonds. It looks like the best chance we have ever had to improve our city and we cant see why the city council cant see their way their way clear in going ahead with their end of it.
- Mrs. Fannie LOWE returned home from Memphis, Tenn. Saturday night. Mrs. LOWE went to Memphis to attend social functions in honor of her great granddaughter, Mrs. Sam LEMOND, nee Elizabeth SMITH, who marriage had taken place last August, but had been kept a secret by the contracting parties until 2 weeks ago when the marriage was revealed. She has since been given several showers by her friends.
- The 53rd Anniversary of the Express was observed Thursday evening at the home of the Editor and his wife entertaining the staff to dinner.
- Swift School: 65 neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS and family met at their home Saturday evening to bid them farewell. They are moving to Kinmundy after living here 9 years.
- Swift School: Bob GREEN and family, Marvin CONANT and family, Sam LOWE and family, Mack ROBB and wife, Selby GARRETT and wife, Richard SCHWABE and wife, and Miss Pearl JIMERSON attended the show in Farina Sunday night.
- Swift School: Mack ROBB and wife, Selby GARRETT and wife, and Eli ROBB and wife and son spent Sunday with Sam LOWE and wife.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and Harold visited Sunday with Mrs. Lois ROBB and Howard.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and Harold were Salem visitors Saturday night and attended the ballgame.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE attended the funeral of Mr. Ike MILLER at Timestone Church in Fayette Co., on Tuesday.
- Wilson School: Albert PERRY and family attended the kitchen shower Saturday night at the Vesta SMITH home, given in honor of Dale WAGGONER and wife.
- Green Ridge: Misses Josephine DOUDERA and Bessie THOMAS spent last Thursday night and Friday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- North Fork: A PTA Meeting was held at Sandy Branch School last Friday night. A good musical program was enjoyed and an interesting paper on our first Thanksgiving was read. The next meeting will be Dec. 18, at Sandy Branch School House. The program committee for December is Miss Lois WINEGARNER, Mrs. Rada CALDWELL, and Mrs. Marjorie GREEN. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings.
- North Fork: Ed MOELLER and family attended a birthday party for her mother, Mrs. NABOR, last Thursday. All of the children and most of the grandchildren were there to help her celebrate her 82nd birthday.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and daughter, Cleda, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob GREEN were business visitors in Centralia last Friday.
Nov. 26, 1936:
- Mr. Robert OSTERHOLTZ of Centralia and Miss Ena PARRISH of this city were quietly married at the M.E. Parsonage in Vandalia on Nov. 18. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.S. PARRISH. The groom, a son of Mrs. Mae OSTERHOLTZ of Centralia, is a graduate of Centralia Township Hospital with the Class of 36, and at present is employed as cab driver in Centralia, where the couple will make their home.
- Services for Isaac N. MILLER were held at the Pleasant Grove Church, 3 miles west of Loogootee, Tuesday. Interment was made in the cemetery near the church. Mr. MILLER was son of Simon and Katherine PETERS MILLER, born April 28, 1862, and died Nov. 16, 1936, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE in Kinmundy. He married Miss Alice H. PRUETT on Feb. 28, 1883, and they had 2 children: Charles E. MILLER of Woodriver, Ill., and Stella M. BALLANCE of Kinmundy. He was reared 1 mile north of Pleasant Grove Church and engaged in farming in that community until 1924, when his wife died. He then ceased his farming activities and divided his sunset years between and shared a home with his 2 children. He had suffered from heart trouble for some time and following a stroke which occurred Nov. 13 at the home of his daughter, was conscious only at short intervals until the end. In addition to the son and daughter, the deceased is survived by: 2 brothers, Fred W. MILLER of Salem; and E.I. MILLER of Bradenton, Florida; 1 sister, Mrs. A.E. BRASEL of Farina; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
- Few employers exempted from Social Security Tax according to V.Y. DALLMAN, Collector of Internal Revenue for the 8th district of Illinois.
- Wilson School: A very enjoyable day was spent Sunday at the Charles FORD home when members of Mr. FORDs family gathered and enjoyed a basket dinner. Those present were: Bert FORD and family near Farina; Jay FORD of near Kinmundy; Raymond FORD, Clyde FORD and wife of St. Louis; Gene FORD and wife, and Jake FORD of Farina.
- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB visited with her sister, Mrs. Mamie BASSETT and family on Wednesday.
- Shanghai Chapel: The Gulf Pipe Line Co. have been laying pipe thru this vicinity the last week. A horse belonging to Dan ARNOLD, and a sheep of Emmett GRAYs have fallen into their ditches and are reported seriously injured.
- Shanghai Chapel: Jack DISS, who is attending electric welding school in St. Louis, and Mrs. DISS, who is staying with her parents near Farina, were at their home during the weekend.
- Meacham: The Community Birthday Circle met with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL on Thursday one week earlier than the regular meeting owing to the next week being Thanksgiving.
- Monroe LANSFORD, wife and children, Doris and Orville Lee, visited last Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Nancy GREEN and family, Miss Bertha GREEN, and Mrs. Marjorie GREEN were also there and helped get dinner for the corn shredders.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT spent Sunday evening with Bob GREEN and family.
- Green Ridge: Mrs. Mary HOREJSI is in the Olney Sanitarium and is quite ill.
- Green Ridge: George DOUDERA purchased a horse from Thomas GARRETT.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Buster BENDER and family spent Sunday with Mr. Selby GARRETT and family.
Dec. 3, 1936:
- Mrs. Martha Agnes SNELLING, wife of Fred D.P. SNELLING, died at her home in Chicago on Nov. 26 after an illness of 4 months duration. Short services were held in Chicago on Nov. 28, and then the remains were brought to Kinmundy that night and taken to the Wilfred SNELLING home where services were held Sunday. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. About 4 months ago, Mrs. SNELLING had the misfortune of falling and breaking her shoulder. She was in ill at the time and this shock was way too much for her system. Besides her husband, she leaves: 2 sisters, Miss Ida RUTHERFORD of this city, and Mrs. Sue R. BOWMAN of Salem.
- Mrs. Minnie BORING, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 17 days, died at her home south of Alma on Nov. 30,. Services were held from the Alma M.E. Church with interment in Allmon Cemetery, 1 mile north of the home. The husband of the deceased, Thomas H., died just 5 weeks ago.
- Word was received here by Mrs. Florence SHRIVER of the death of Mr. Adolph SHULTZ, which occurred Monday afternoon in Chicago. Services were held in Chicago with interment in Aurora. Mr. SHULTZ was well known in Kinmundy by the older citizens having been born and reared here.
- Mrs. Catherine VELESKE, 86, died suddenly at her home near Omega on Monday. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Church Wednesday with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased is survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Mary SLOVICK who resides west of this city, and Mrs. Nellie MAYBERRY with whom Mrs. VELESKE made her home.
- Mr. C.E. WHEAT, who held second trick here at the I.C. Tower, had bid in first trick at Otto, which is only a few miles from Kankakee. Mr. WHEAT has gone to his new work, and he will move his family to Kankakee in a few days. The second trick here is being filled by R.C. MAULDING.
- Dr. and Mrs. G.P. DOUGHERTY went to Springfield Tuesday where the doctor entered the St. Johns Hospital. That same evening he underwent an operation for appendicitis. He is doing fine.
- Mrs. Verchial TROUT was taken to Effingham Hospital Monday suffering from erysipleas. She is getting along as well as can be expected.
- Wilson School: Fred KLEISS and son, Harold, helped Gus BECCUE cut logs near Gilmore last Wednesday. He is having lumber sawed to rebuild his barn, which was recently destroyed by fire.
- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Gussie HANKS have moved into the old HULL property here.
- Meadow Branch: Mr. Homer MILNER attended the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Hazel VAUGHN at Johnsonville.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT are the parents of a baby boy.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and children; Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters; and Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and family ate Thanksgiving dinner with C.I. DOOLEN and Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT enjoyed a quail supper last Wednesday and Thanksgiving dinner at the Mac ROBB home
- North Fork: Little John Gilbert DOOLEN has returned home after having stayed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Win HEADLEY, the past 5 months owing to the illness of his mother, Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN.
- East Meadow Branch: Miss Mildred ROBB came down from Chicago Tuesday and visited over Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and other relatives and friends, returning to Chicago on Saturday.
Dec. 10, 1936:
- In the Township Spelling Contest held at the local school last Saturday, Imogene GENTRY was the winner. Out of 100 words, Imogene missed only 1, and it was besiege. The school represented was Shanghai and the teacher is Marjorie KELLER. Representing the local school was Donna MAULDING, who was second in the contest, missing 5 words. Other schools in the township were represented by the following pupils: Meadow Branch, Nelda JOHNSON; Swift, Laura Jean GREEN; Sherman School, Dorothy SCHNEIDER.
- Mr. George A. NEAVILL received word last Thursday of the death of his elder brother, Steve, which occurred at his home in Custer, S.D. The deceased had been in ill health for the past year. He was 74 years of age. Services were held Friday in Custer and interment made there. The deceased was a telegraph operator, having learned his profession in the local I.C. Station 52 years ago. He leaves 5 sons and 2 daughters besides his 2 brothers, Frank of St. Louis, and George of this city.
- Arthur Adolph SHULTZ, son of David and Mary Ann SHULTZ was born at Kinmundy on Feb. 24, 1875, and died at his home in Chicago on Nov. 30, 1936. Familiarly known as Adolph SHULTZ, he grew to manhood at Kinmundy and had resided in Chicago since 1894. On Sept. 21, 1897, he married Edith WOLFE at Kinmundy. He leaves: his wife, Edith; 2 sons and 2 daughters: Warren A. of Cleveland, Ohio; Ellis O. of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Meredythe JAGEN and Mrs. Maybelle E. ERICKSON of Chicago; as well as a sister and brother, Mrs. Emily SAWYER and E. Oliver SHULTZ of Chicago. Interment was made at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago.
- Mrs. Pauline BOUGHERS died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha BLEDSO in Saybrook, Ill. on Dec. 5, after suffering for the past several months from a stroke of paralysis. The body was brought here by Mr. B.F. LINTON and prepared for burial. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Paulina PERRY was born in Green Co., Ind on May 5, 1849, and died in Saybrook, Ill. on Dec. 5, 1936. When a small child, her parents moved to Missouri, where she grew to womanhood. In 1863 she married John Harvey BOUGHERS, and they had 3 sons and 6 daughters. The husband, Agnes May BOUGHERS, Amanda HOLM and an infant son preceded her in death. Those left are: James BOUGHERS of Kinmundy; Frank BOUGHERS of Cerro Gordo, Ill.; Melissa GRAY of Kinmundy; Josie SMITH of Fairbury, Ill.; Martha BLEDSOE of Saybrook, Ill.; also a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. In 1872, she with Mr. BOUGHERS and family moved to Fayette Co., Ill., thence to Kinmundy. Because of ill health, she had been spending the past few months in her daughters home in Saybrook. She was a member of the Christian Church for 54 years.
- Dr. Hugo MILLER reports the following births: Mr. and Mrs. Morris CHASTEEN, 7˝ lb. boy, born Dec. 6; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul JONES, 8˝ lb. boy, born Dec. 6.
- A kitchen shower was given by neighbors and friends in the Art PARRISH home Friday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert OSTERHOLTZ, who will soon leave to make their home in Centralia.
- Mr. and Mrs. H.E. THOMPSON recently returned from a visit with relatives in Missouri. From there, they were to have gone to Florida, where Mr. THOMPSON, was going to look for a new location. Instead of going to Florida, they returned home and we are happy to say that Mr. THOMPSON has decided to stay in Kinmundy and keep right on with his auto repair work.
- Green Ridge: Mrs. Mary HOREJSI, wife of Mr. Frank HOREJSI, died at Olney hospital on Dec. 2 at the age of 65 years after an illness of 3 months. She had been a patient in Olney Sanitarium since Oct. 24. She made her home east of Alma for 31 years, and leaves her husband; a step-son, Frank Jr., whom she raised from childhood; 1 sister, Mrs. Ann CHALANPKA of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held in Chicago with interment in the National Bohemian Cemetery.
- Green Ridge: Misses Pauline WILLIAMS and Nelda THOMAS spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL.
- East Zion (from last week): Frank GARRETT and family of Patoka spent Sunday in Kinmundy with relatives.
- East Zion (from last week): Frank GARRETT and family have moved from the Mrs. WICKERSHAM place to Patoka.
- Shanghai Chapel (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and family, Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Fairfield, and Miss Emma ARNOLD of Olney spent Thanksgiving day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD.
- Shanghai Chapel (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Harry BRASEL had for their Thanksgiving guests all of their children and grandchildren. Their children are: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius SEBENS and children of Cisco; Mr. and Mrs. Art METCALF and family of Mattoon; Mr. and Mrs. Freeman TANNER and family of Neoga; Mr. and Mrs. Burdette BRASEL and family of Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL and family of this neighborhood.
- Shanghai Chapel (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE enjoyed Thanksgiving Day with her mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- Shanghai Chapel (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE of St. Louis visited over the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE. All took dinner Sunday with the John FORD family near Farina.
- Shanghai Chapel (from last week): Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem spent the day Thanksgiving with her brother, Forrest, and family.
- Green Ridge (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL spent Thanksgiving with the Selby GARRETT family.
- Green Ridge (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Charles DONOHO have a baby daughter born Nov. 26.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Paul JONES have a 9˝ lb. lb. boy.
- Meacham: There was no school at Booker Thursday or Friday, as the teacher, Mr. George MASON, attended the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. WILLIAMS in Sandoval.
- Meacham: Mrs. Lillie JONES received word Monday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Sylvia COWGER of Oskaloosa.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Lila Pauline spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.
- Mr. Mike ZUMSTEG was pleasantly surprised on his 61st birthday which occurred Dec. 2. The following members of his family with friends motored to his home with well filled baskets: Mr. and Mrs. Russell SLOAN and Billy Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Harold WATTERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver ZUMSTEG, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie WATTERSON and Floretta Kay. The Birthday cake was baked by his daughter, Mrs. Russell SLOAN. The entire family with the exception of his oldest son of Decatur enjoyed the occasion.
Dec. 17, 1936:
- Mrs. Bert BAILEY was taken to the Centralia Hospital last Thursday suffering with kidney trouble. After arriving at the hospital, she developed a congested lung. She died Wednesday. She leaves a husband and 6 children.
- Mary Katherine GROVE WORMLEY, daughter of J.R. and Mary Ann GROVE, was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on Dec. 15, 1869. Her mother dying when she was 3 years of age, she was taken into the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Calander ROHRBOUGH. There she was made a daughter of the family and received the same loving care as did the children of the home - Mr. L.C. ROHRBOUGH, now of Salem; Mr. C.B. ROHRBOUGH of Kinmundy; and Helen, later, Mrs. Walter MORGAN of Denver, who died Jan. 6, 1919. At the age of 12 she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Later she taught in the Sunday School. After finishing school at the Southern Illinois Normal University, "Katie", taught in Alma, Kinmundy and Effingham. It was while teaching in Alma that the romance of Edwin WORMLEY and Katherine GROVE began, and they were married Sept. 28, 1898 at her home in Kinmundy. The attendants were Mr. C.B. ROHRBOUGH and sister, Helen, Rev. George W. SCAWTHON the officiating clergyman. To this union came 3 children: Lorentz of Monterey, Cal.; and Eugene and Katherine. Most of Mr. and Mrs. WORMLEYs married life has been spent in Kinmundy, here Eugene and Katherine were born. There are 2 grandchildren: Lorentz, Jr. and Phyllis Jeanne. Mrs. WORMLEYs sister, Mrs. Mae PARSON of Washington, D.C. was called a few days prior to her passing, and lovingly ministered to her comfort. Mrs. WORMLEYs step-mother is Mrs. Allen GROVE of Washington, D.C. The half brothers and sisters are: W.B. GROVE and Mrs. Mary BRYAN of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Lela RUMBERGER of Hagerstown, Maryland; Mrs. George KEATING of Dallas, Texas; Edgar J. GROVE of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Ethel SOUDER of Bradford, Penn. Mrs. WORMLEY suffered 9 years of weary invalidism. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. Homer MILNER will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Dec. 26. They will keep an Open House all day. Friends are invited to call.
- Green Ridge: Mr. Tom GARRETT was a supper guest at the F.L. DOUDERA Jr. home Wednesday evening.
- North Fork: Dr. Mark GREER of Vandalia was called to see his sister, Mrs. O.M. ARNOLD, who is suffering with a severe attack of neuritis.
- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and family visited Monday with Pid BASSETT and family.
- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART and Virgil LIVESAY and family were Sunday guests of Clyde GARRETT and family.
- North Fork: Mrs. Bert GARRETT and children, Cleda and Jack, spent last Friday with her father, C.I. DOOLEN and aunt, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.
- Shanghai Chapel: Mr. and Mrs. P.F. ROBNETT and children, and Mrs. Ida WILLIAMS spent Sunday P.M. in the J.E. WILLIAMS home and helped Mr. WILLIAMS celebrate his 69th birthday.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley SHAFER have a baby boy born Dec. 7. Mrs. Idella KAGY is now a great-grandmother.
- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Dora HEICHER and family Sunday afternoon.
- East Meadow Branch: Harold ROBB spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Bert GARRETT home.
- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday in Salem with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB.
- East Meadow Branch: John W. and Dorothy McCULLEY and Harold ROBB attended a class potluck dinner at the MERCER home Monday evening.
Dec. 24, 1936:
- Hazel Elotha AYRES BAILEY, daughter of Frank and Lydia AYRES, was born in Barton, Ohio on March 4, 1896, and died Dec. 16, 1936 at St. Marys Hospital in Centralia after a brief illness. She spent her early girlhood in Barton, Ohio. Her mother died when she was 9 years of age, and after which she took the mothers place in the home, caring for the younger sister. The family moved from Ohio to Beckemeyer, Ill. on July 3, 1907. She was converted and united with the Methodist Church in 1910 and gave her service as Sunday School teacher. She married Bert BAILEY on June 22, 1918. Soon after this, Mr. BAILEY was called into service in the Worlds War. During his absence of 14 months, Mrs. BAILEY was employed as bookkeeper for Sexton Manufacturing Co. in Salem. After Mr. BAILEYs discharge from the service, they established their home in Beckemeyer, where the 3 oldest children were born. They moved to Kinmundy in December, 1928, the 3 younger children, being born here. They have resided in this community since that time. Mrs. BAILEY was taken seriously ill Dec. 3 and her condition was such that they removed her to St. Marys Hospital. She leaves her husband; 6 children: Corrine, Marjorie, Thelma, Ray, Richard and Russell, all at home; a father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank AYRES of Chicago; and an only sister, Mrs. Joe HARDT of Chicago. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- John C. LYNCH, son of Fletcher and Sally Ann ROBB LYNCH, was born near Salem on July 15, 1847, and died in Kinmundy on Dec. 14, 1936. He married Rebecca Jane RUSH on Nov. 16, 1881, and they had 1 daughter, Lottie May. She died Feb. 28, 1929. He leaves his wife; 2 grandchildren, Cyril Emmett WAINSCOTT of Rantoul and Miss Beulah WAINSCOTT of Noble; 1 great-grandson; 1 brother, Mark, of Chillicothe, Ohio; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harriett ROBB of Decatur, and Mrs. Emma TURNER of Blythesdale, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
- William C. WANTLAND, son of Martin and Lucinda WANTLAND, was born in Marion Co., Ill. on Dec. 1, 1874. He was 1 of a family of 6 children. 2 brothers, Calvin of Alma, and 1 sister, Mrs. Kate RHOTAN of Salem, survive. Mr. WANTLAND died Dec. 18, 1936. He married Nora ROSE on May 17, 1899, and Mrs. WANTLAND died March 23, 1918. They had 5 children, 1 dying in infancy. William WANTLAND and Mrs. Dixie REYNOLDS were married March 21, 1921. He leaves his wife and the following children: Douglas B. of Decatur; Martin and Lloyd of Burlington, Iowa; and Erma at home. Six step-children also survive: Theodore REYNOLDS of New York City; Gilbert and Amos REYNOLDS of Decatur; Lyle of Mascoutah; Mrs. A.H. BUXTON of Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Myrtle VANDEVENTER of Moweaqua; and Miss Gertrude REYNOLDS of Indianapolis, Ind. There are 5 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 12 nephews; and 8 nieces. Mr. WANTLAND was a member of the Church of Christ in Alma. Services were held from the Christian Church in Alma with interment made in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.
- Mr. and Mrs. S.E. ROBB entertained relatives to dinner Dec. 20 in honor of the birthday of their son, Wayne, also that of Mrs. ROBBs brother, Mr. G. Tom BALLANCE. Those privileged to enjoy the delicious dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. O. H. BECK and little son, John David, of Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. WARREN; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE and Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE, all of Kinmundy.
- Charles GRAY is steadily recovering from injuries received a few weeks ago while at work in the I.C. Signal Dept. at Otto, Ill. He will still be confined to home for some time.
- Meacham: Mr. R.P. POTTER, an old and respected citizen of this community, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rutherford LAMB, in Bement, Ill. on Tuesday. The body was brought to Phillips Cemetery Thursday for interment. Mr. POTTER would have been 90 years old had he lived until Friday. He leaves 5 girls and 3 boys: Mrs. LAMB of Bement; Roy POTTER of Farina; Rolla POTTER of Minnesota; Mrs. Myrtle BROAD of Champaign; Miss Leona POTTER of Bement; and Mr. Cecil POTTER of Kinmundy. Mrs. POTTER died 10 years ago.
- East Zion: James BASSETT and wife visited Sunday with James OSBORNE and wife.
- East Zion: Misses Helen and Mildred McNICHOL, Clara FRIZZELL and Edith HINES ate Sunday dinner at the Carroll GARRETT home.
- East Zion: There will be a Christmas program at Arnold Chapel Friday night. Everybody come.
- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT, wife and children, and Miss Cleda GARRETT were shopping in Salem last Friday.
- Wilson School: Old Santa was in this vicinity last week and left new radios at the Chester KLINE and Fred KLEISS homes.
- Swift School: Sam LOWE, wife and little son were callers at the Selby GARRETT home Sunday afternoon.
- Camp Ground: This neighborhood was saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Putt POTTER. He was laid to rest in Phillips Cemetery last Thursday.
- Mrs. Mae PARSONS returned to her home in Washington, D.C. Saturday. She was called to Kinmundy by the serious illness, which was fatal, of her sister, Mrs. Edwin WORMLEY.
Dec. 31, 1936:
- Mr. Frank HOYT reports that his family have been suffering from ptomaine poisoning. Mr. and Mrs. HOYT and son, John, had a touch of it. They are at a loss to know just where they got it unless it was from some boiled ham which had stood a few days in the ice box and eaten Sunday. They are all well over it now although Frank has had to miss a couple of days work.
- Miss Leah Harriett BROWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elnoe E. BROWN, and Mr. Wesley H. MORGAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley MORGAN, were married Dec. 14, 1936 at the home of Mrs. Maude WEST PORTER in Houston, Texas. Mr. MORGAN is connected with the Independent Oil Exploration Company and at present is located at Port Lavaca, Texas.
- Mr. Ray GEORGE, who recently purchased a grocery store in Farina, informs us that he sold it Monday to Mr. John OSBORN. Ray says he does not know exactly what he is going to do.
- Dale HAMMER came down from Chicago, where he attends school, to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER and Francis.
- Mr. Gene ERNST and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert LOY of Farina, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard SPENCER of Charleston, spent Christmas here, helping their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER celebrate their wedding anniversary.
- Mr. and Mrs. Edgar JONES are the parents of a dandy 9 lb. boy who made his arrival Tuesday. He has been named Sammy.
- Mr. C.H. VALLOW had the misfortune of getting his right ankle broken while at work in the mine at Nokomis. He was in the act of opening a trap door and a motor hit the door from the other side, throwing him about 12 feet. One bone was broken just above the ankle and other one thrown out of place. He is at present confined to the Pana Hospital.
- Mrs. Minnie KAGY, a sister to Mrs. Harve BRANSON and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT of this city, died at her home in Salem Sunday evening at the age of 64 years. It will be remembered that she was in a severe auto accident about 4 months ago, from which she never fully recovered. Services were held from the Old Baptist Church, southeast of Brubaker, with interment in the family lot in the church cemetery.
- Mr. and Mrs. Louie SULLENS of Chicago were here for Christmas with Mrs. SULLENS mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT. Mrs. SULLENS remained for a few days after Mr. SULLENS had returned to work.
Please note!!! The articles on this web site were originally reported in weekly editions of "The Kinmundy Express" (also known at one time as "The Marion County Express") which are now located on microfilm at the Illinois Historical Library in the Microfilm Depository in Springfield, Illinois. Please note that the gleanings listed within this compilation do NOT represent entire articles in most cases, but instead, general and summarized information with special interest being focused upon data which is significant to genealogical research.
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