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Jan. 5, 1933:

- Charles Emmett, youngest son of Gibson and Ellen ARNOLD CONANT, was born near Kinmundy, Illinois, Feb. 4, 1894, and entered into eternal rest at the Veterans’ Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, December 28, 1932, at 7:30 P.M., after an illness of five weeks. He served in the World War enlisting in Salem on May 28, 1918, and served overseas in Field Artillery, Battery E. He married Miss Daisy FROST in Ashland, Kansas, Dec. 23, 1920. To this union were born three daughters, Dorothy, Vivian, and Donna. Vivian preceded him in death July 1, 1924. He leaves his wife; 2 daughters; 1 brother, Fletcher CONANT of Memphis, Tenn.; and 1 sister, Mrs. Minnie SALTER, of Itasca, Ill. On Thanksgiving Day, he was stricken with an attack of the flu, which later developed into bronchial pneumonia. Services were held at Henton Bros. Funeral Home in Memphis. The body, accompanied by his wife and brother, Fletcher, arrived on I.C. Train No. 2 Friday, and interment was at Evergreen Cemetery here.

- Dan P. O’BRIEN, local Section Foreman of the Illinois Central Railroad, was retired from service Dec. 31, 1932, having attained the age of 70 years. His section was bid in by Mr. Fred BISEL, of Sigel, Ill., and Mr. BISEL moved his family here Monday and will take charge of the Section soon. Mr. O’BRIEN was 70 years of age on Dec. 12, but was not retired until Dec. 31. He has rounded out almost 52 years for the Illinois Central Railroad. He was born near Pesotum on Dec. 12, 1862, and began his railroad career as a section laborer on May 1, 1881. In October 1892 he was seen from DuBois, Ill. to Kinmundy as Extra Gang Foreman to lay the rails for the second track. While here, he met Miss Margaret ROONEY and they were married Nov. 22, 1893. He held various positions for the railroad in southern Illinois after that time which were listed. From 1905 to 1907, he was Section Foreman at Kinmundy, then took over the Tonti section, then the Alma section, coming back to the north Kinmundy section in March 1912. He kept this section until it was abandoned in Nov. 1930, at which time he was transferred to the South Kinmundy section, which he held at the time of his retirement. In Dec. 1930, he was given a Veteran’s Service Pass, good on the entire Illinois Central Railroad for he and his wife. This is among his most cherished treasures. Mr. and Mrs. O’BRIEN have 4 daughters: Josephine, Amelda, Marie and Cornelia. There are also 8 grandchildren, which are grandpa’s pride and joy.

- Mr. C.B. ROHRBOUGH, local chairman of the Red Cross, has received a request from State Headquarters for help in the Moweaqua Mine Disaster. Anyone wishing to contribute any money to these distressed families of Moweaqua may do so to Mr. ROHRBOUGH.

- Mr. Elmer BASSETT has presented us with a copy of The Kinmundy Register, dated December 7, 1882.

- Mrs. L.C. ROHRBOUGH of Salem was in an automobile accident when the auto in which she was riding ran into a moving train. She broke a rib and had many external bruises and cuts.

- Misses Ella and Evangeline PARRILL entertained a party of Miss Katherine WORMLEY’s girl friends Thurs. at dinner in honor of Miss Katherine’s birthday anniversary. Later the party, augmented by a few other friends, drove to Salem where they attended the second showing of a movie.

- Dode ARNOLD Dies: Mr. Dode ARNOLD, a highly respected citizen of the Arnold Chapel neighborhood, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness of pneumonia, we did not learn the hour of the funeral but in all probability, it will be tomorrow afternoon.

- The Third National Bank of Mt. Vernon, of which Governor EMMERSON is President and the only bank in that city, was closed Tuesday morning by the order of the board of directors, following a heavy run on Saturday. This run was closed by the closing of the Ridgely Farmers State Bank of Springfield, of which Governor EMMERSON was also a director. The State Bank of Waltonville, also located in Jefferson Co., was closed Tuesday morning by the State Auditor’s office. While other banks are closing their doors, our own local bank plugs right along and last week paid their usual semi annual dividend of 4% to the stockholders. This speaks mighty well of our bank.

- Mr. and Mrs. Herschel WILKINSON of West Frankfort, Ill. are rejoicing over the arrival of an 8 lb. daughter born Dec. 30, 1932.

- Sherman: Mr. and Mrs. Henry JAHRAUS gave a reception at their home Monday night for their son, Glenn, and wife, who were married Christmas Day. Their friends and neighbors brought them many beautiful and useful gifts, and joined in wishing them many years of happy wedded life.

- Meacham: Mrs. Susanna JONES received word Sunday of the death of her uncle, Mr. Wilson CAMPBELL, at his daughter’s home in Broadwell, Ill. Mr. CAMPBELL used to lived here but left in 1880 to go north to work and made his home in Homer, Ill.

- Meacham: Mr. Wes MULVANY is very ill at home with paralysis.

- John Robert ROBB, accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB, entered Effingham Clinic Saturday and had his tonsils removed.

- Shanghai: Several called on Shirley LEE’s Sunday to see the new baby.

- Mrs. Frank GARRETT of Patoka, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett JONES.

Jan. 12, 1933:

- Mrs. Sarah E. WHITE died on Feb. 5, 1933 after several years of failing health. Sarah Ellen, daughter of George W. and Esther Ann RAY, was born in Jennings Co., Ind. on Oct. 28, 1849. She moved with her parents to Missouri and later to Illinois, locating in Kinmundy in 1861, where she has since resided and for 52 years in the home in which her body now lies. She was married to George W. WHITE on Oct. 19, 1870. Her husband died in Aug. 1929. There is only 1 person left in Kinmundy who was present at the wedding ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. WHITE - Mrs. Martha ROTAN. The couple had 3 children: Florence of Kinmundy, wife of the late William H. SHRIVER; Charles who died Feb. 20, 1923 and Ray, of Sandoval. She also leaves 2 grandchildren: Glenn Charles, son of the late Charles, and Mary Ellen, daughter of Ray; 1 great-grandchild, Glenn Charles, Jr.; and 1 sister, Mrs. Mary E. CHEESLEY of Carthage, Mo. Services were held at the home. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT sang "The City Four Square", and "Those Golden Bells". Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Flags thru out the nation are flying at half mast for a period of 30 days, in memory of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin COOLIDGE, who died last Thursday from apoplexy at his home in North Hampton, Mass. He was 60 years of age

- Saturday being the birthday of Mrs. P.W. PIPER, her neighbors gave her a big surprise by going to her home at 6 p.m. with well filled baskets. After supper, a social hour was enjoyed. In fact, such a good time was had that those present decided to organize a social club to be known as the West Side Birthday Club. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. SNELLING, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CHEADLE, Mr. J.R. CHEADLE, Mr. and Mrs. M.E. HELM, Mrs. Kate BOUGHERS, and Mrs. Emma SNELLING.

- Chas. P. CLINE, age 80, died at the home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday. Services were held at the Second Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, with interment at Rose Hill there. Surviving are the wife, Margaret; 1 daughter Mrs. Robert A. MARTIN of Tulsa; 1 son, Stanley of Michigan; and 1 brother, S. CLINE in Germantown, Pa. Mrs. CLINE was formerly Miss Maggie CRAIG, sister of the late Joseph CRAIG of Kinmundy. Mr. and Mrs. CLINE were residents of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, Ill. for 40 years, recently moving to Tulsa, Okla. to be with their daughter, Belle, now Mrs. Robert MARTIN. Mrs. CLINE and her sister, Helen, now Mrs. William WILSON, were both teachers at one time, in the Kinmundy schools.

- Meacham: About 35 relatives and neighbors went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BUTTS and helped Mr. BUTTS celebrate his birthday Wed. Music on the violin and guitar were very much enjoyed.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. C.A. HAMPSTEN, esteemed citizens of our neighborhood, were married 50 years on Jan. 10.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Ruby GARRETT visited from Thursday until Saturday of last week in Kinmundy with her father, C.I. DOOLEN and other relatives.

- North Fork News: Irma GARRETT, Carl HEADLEY, and Marcelline GARRETT spent Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and wife.

- North Fork News: Gail GARRETT spent Sunday with Norma Dell GARRETT.

- Meadow Branch: Reindl BAYLIS sawed wood for Ira MARSHALL Friday. Others who helped were Merle BAYLIS, Wes ROBB, Charlie FORTNEY, and Mr. BLACK.

- Meadow Branch: Wes ROBB, wife and son, Harold, spent last Sunday with L.E. GREGORY and wife.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and daughter, Mildred, visited Sunday afternoon at the J.N. WANTLAND home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles PRUETT were in Mt. Vernon Sunday, helping their granddaughter, Miss Jean LANDESS, celebrate her 6th birthday. They were accompanied by Helen PRUETT.

- Omega: Mrs. Eva BEARD died at her home in the eastern part of Omega twp. last Thursday night. The funeral was held at the home with interment in Shadden Cemetery.

- Camp Ground: Several of the men of this community and hauled several loads of wood for Mr. BASSETT Monday.

Jan. 19, 1933:

- The Ira C. MORRIS store was again robbed sometime Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Mr. MORRIS left the store at 10 a.m. that morning and his son, Loy, entered the store at 2 p.m. that afternoon. He noticed the door to the wareroom open and went to shut it. He found the lock broken and noticed a window in the wareroom broken out. Loy immediately notified his father, who, with his family, was spending the afternoon at the Eli ROBB home. A checkup was made and it was found that about $100 in cash, some cigarettes and some charge accounts were missing. Mr. MORRIS could not get in touch with the sheriff so he called for the blood hounds at St. Elmo. The hounds struck a trail which ended at the Arthur BRIMBERRY home. Bud and Joe BRIMBERRY were taken into custody for questioning. Bud proved that he had been at the Herbert KEEN home between 10 and 2 o’clock and was released. Other boys were rounded up, questioned and released. Joe BRIMBERRY was held over night. Deputy Sheriff HANKS came up Monday morning and after a little questioning, turned Joe loose. And so the mystery of the robbery still remains unsolved. This makes the 4th time Mr. MORRIS has been robbed since he has been in business and it is getting rather monotonous with him.

- Notice - Nimrods: A meeting of the Tri-City Fishing Club will be held at F.O. GRISSOM’s Store in this city at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 1.

- Jan. 13, being the (?) birthday anniversary of Mrs. Emma SNELLING, 20 members of the West Side Birthday Club wended their way to her home in the late afternoon, while she was away, and the surprise was complete upon her return. A delicious dinner was served from the well filled basket of each member.

- The First National Bank has installed an electric lock on their door. This keeps the door locked at all times. Anyone wanting into the bank will naturally try to open the door. This attracts the attention of the employees. They see who your are, step on a button, buzz goes the lock, then you open the door and walk in. You see, if you happen to be a suspicious looking character, you don’t get in. The installation of this lock is another precaution against bank bandits. Our bank has escaped them so far and we hope that they will not encounter any.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Pearl LENHART and Mrs. Vera McCULLEY spent Wednesday at Clyde GARRETT’s.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Frank JOHNSON and family spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.

- Meadow Branch: Lucille GARRETT spent Friday night with Mildred ROBB.

- Meadow Branch: Andrew ROSS and Leon RHODES of Alma were dinner guests of W.F. ROBB Thursday.

- Meadow Branch: Glenn ROBB and family, and Mrs. Gertrude WADE of Salem, J.B. ROBB and family, R.C. ROBB and family, Lester ROBB, and Valda SWIFT visited Sunday with W.F. ROBB and family.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Carl DUNLAP and wife, and Dow GREEN and family, spent Sunday at Claude GARRETT’s. Orie ATKINS and family were afternoon visitors.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Freda GARRETT very pleasantly entertained the North Fork Club last Wednesday, Jan. 11. Nearly all members were present and several guests. Quilting was the work. A delicious dinner was served at noon. The Club will meet with Mrs. Ruby GARRETT Jan. 18.

- North Fork News: Virgil LIVESAY and family spent last Thurs. at Clyde GARRETT’s and helped butcher.

- North Fork News: Pid BASSETT, wife, and daughter visited Sunday with Willie GARRETT and wife.

- North Fork News: Clyde GARRETT and wife were guests of her parents, George LENHART and wife, Sunday.

- North Fork News: Charles FORD and family moved from the Guy ARNOLD farm to the late Wm. MORRIS farm. We are sorry to lose them from our neighborhood but wish them well in their new home.

- North Fork News: Bill GARRETT and Lyle GREEN spent Saturday evening at George COLE’s.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY and son, Daryl Gene, visited Monday at Willie GARRETT’s.

- Meacham: About 40 neighbors and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis BURKETT to celebrate her birthday Sunday. They all came with well filled baskets.

- Wilson School: Cecil LANE and family, and Jess CHARLTON and family helped their parents, J.T. CHARLTON and wife butcher Tuesday; also helped Mr. CHARLTON celebrate his (?) birthday.

- Elder School: The Pleasant Grove met with Mrs. Amy SIPES Wednesday.

Jan. 26, 1929:

- John Mass ARNOLD Dies in Iowa: John Mass ARNOLD passed away Sunday in Eylis Grove, Iowa, where he had gone three weeks prior to make his home with his son and daughter. Mr. ARNOLD was 73 years of age and is survived by two sons, three daughters and his brothers, William, of Salem; Charles, of Gateway, Montana; Cyrus, of Foster township; and Dan, of Kinmundy. Another brother, Theodore (Dode) passed away only a few weeks ago. The body arrived her on I.C. train No. 1, Wednesday and was taken to Sandy Branch, where the funeral services were held and interment made.

- Abie BAYLIS, while walking on the hard road Sat. night just north of town, fell breaking his leg just above the ankle. He pulled himself off of the road and yelled for help. His cries were heard by 3 men who were on a freight which was on the siding, who came to town and got help to bring him to his home.

- Charles HAMILTON, a former resident of this city, and for many years proprietor of Dad’s Hotel, died Wed. of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Zola LEWIS in Centralia, Ill. Services were held Friday in Centralia and the body taken to Loogootee for burial.

- Alice, 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ank NICHOLS, residing west of this city, committed suicide Saturday by shooting herself. She left a note stating that she had a headache for the past month and it was unbearable. She was a Senior of the Sandoval High School and an honor student. Services were held at Zion Church with interment in Jones Cemetery.

- While everyone is watching the newspapers daily to see just what appointments are being made in the state under the new administration, Mr. Guy ARNOLD receives a letter from Springfield Sunday morning stating that his services would be no longer required as maintenance patrolman on the hard road, taking effect Monday. And in the same mail came a letter to Mr. John ROBB stating that he had been appointed to take Mr. ARNOLD’s place. ARNOLD was checked out Monday and ROBB was checked in. Both parties were as happy as a June bug, ROBB, because he got the job, and ARNOLD, because he had his anxiety relieved.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB spent Thursday with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB were Sunday afternoon callers at the George LENHART home.

- Meadow Branch: Those attending the party at Mildred ROBB’s Sat. night were: Willadean KNISELEY, Lora Agnes JONES, Pearl JACKSON, Lorraine BAYLIS, Edith DISS, Valda SWIFT, Richard LACEY, Ellis HOWELL, Maurice SMITH, Lloyd WANTLAND, Burton PIPER, John William McCULLEY, and Earl DOOLEN.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB attended the sale at Forrest HARVEY’s Tuesday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur JOHNSON are parents of a son.

- Meacham: Mr. Orville BURKETT was taken to the Vandalia Hospital Tuesday and operated on for appendicitis Friday.

- Sherman: A group of friends and neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. George SOLDNER last Tuesday evening with a rousing old time charivari.

- Wilson School: In spite of rain and muddy roads, several neighbors and friends braved the elements and last Wednesday night and journeyed to the KLEISS home to give Mrs. KLEISS a very pleasant birthday surprise. A delicious oyster supper was enjoyed and the evening was spent socially and with games.

- Elder School: J.A. KAGY and the new minister of Pleasant Grove was calling in this vicinity 1 day last week.

Feb. 2, 1933:

- Mrs. Hulda SPYKER, 87, widow of Rev. Theodore D. SPYKER, died Friday at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. G.W. BONEBRAKE in Decatur, Ill., from a heart ailment. Mrs. SPYKER was born near Kinmundy in Marion Co. on Feb. 9, 1846. She and Rev. Theodore D. SPYKER were married there April 16, 1866. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. She went to Decatur to make her home last October. She also leaves another daughter, Mrs. George L. STINE of Indianapolis, Ind., and a sister, Mrs. Mary GOOD, of Lawrence, Kansas. Services were held at the First United Brethren Church conducted by her only grandson, Rev. Lorin Spyker STINE, of Rochester, Ind. with burial in the family lot in Westfield Cemetery. Mrs. SPYKER was one of the early pioneers of Marion county, Ill. In her early girlhood, deer and other wild animals were common in Illinois. She and her husband traveled as pioneer Christian workers in Southern Illinois for about 50 years. Her parents were Richard Tilton and Elizabeth CORWIN WILSON, who came from Pike Co., Ohio in 1841, together with his father and other relatives to establish their homes in Illinois, settling on a farm in Alma twp., a few miles south of Kinmundy. Being a very religious family, they sought the nearby schoolhouse, where they worshiped with their neighbors over a period of several years. Later, Mrs. SPYKER’s father, together with other active members, decided to build a church and for that purpose Mr. WILSON donated an acre of his land on which was erected Pleasant Grove M.E. Church, which was her church home until her marriage with the Rev. T.D. SPYKER, when they moved to other fields of labor. All of her brothers and sisters preceded her in death, except her 1 sister who is nearing her 94th birthday. She has a host of relatives located in various places, but in this vicinity the nearest on the maternal side are Mrs. Elizabeth LANGDELL, C.F. and W.S. PRUETT, and L.J. HAMMER. On the paternal side are E.G. and Anna DILLON and Mrs. Gertrude WADE.

- Mrs. F. E. NELMS and Mrs. Della HANSON were in Salem Tuesday attending the funeral of the former’s cousin, Mrs. Anna ANGLIN, who died away at the home of her sister Miss Lotta LYNCH in Salem Monday.

- Miss Louise SPENCER of Kinmundy, and Mr. Eugene ERNST of Farina, were married Saturday, the ceremony taking place in Newton, Ill. by Rev. WININGER. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER and a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the class of 1926. She later attended Eastern Teachers’ College at Charleston, Ill., and the past 2 years teaching at Shriver School. The groom is son of Mrs. Grace SOLDNER of Farina. The couple will make their home on a farm north of Farina.

- Mr. W.H. BREWER celebrated his 92nd birthday in Biloxi, Miss. Sunday.

- Mrs. Amelia DENNISON celebrated her birthday anniversary Sunday, it being her 88th. She had with her Mr. and Mrs. Charles BOYD; Mr. W.R. JACK and daughter, Miss Florence; Mr. and Mrs. Claude WILKINSON of Centralia; and Mr. Glenn BARKSDALE of Salem.

- Mr. and Mrs. Edwin WORMLEY had daughter, Miss Katherine, and Mr. and Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH and daughters, Misses Ruth and Virginia, were in Salem Sunday attending a family dinner in honor of Mr. L.C. ROHRBOUGH’s birthday. Other guests were Mr. Charles KING and Mr. and Mrs. Lou KING and son, Charles Wesley of Champaign.

- Wesley H. MORGAN, Jr. celebrated his 24th birthday Sunday by working at his position at the cheese factory, although dinner was served in his honor at home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ira C. MORRIS, Vera and son, Charles, entertained to dinner Sunday, Jan. 29, Mr. and Mrs. Loy MORRIS, Miss Edith BASSETT and Mr. Charles JONES of Salem, in honor of Loy’s 21st birthday anniversary. Afternoon callers were Rada Garrett and Miss Maxine SWIFT.

- Little Miss Annette VALLOW celebrated her 9th birthday Sunday. She had as her dinner guests, Misses Helen PRUETT and Nancy LOWE.

- North Fork News: Jack GARRETT spent Saturday night with his cousin, Emmett GARRETT.

- North Fork News: Bert GARRETT, wife and sons, Junior and Floyd, and daughter, Norma Dell, and Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN visited relatives in Kinmundy Sunday.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Icy GARRETT has been visiting relatives here the past week.

- Meadow Branch: Clyde GARRETT and wife, and Frank GARRETT visited Sunday with their parents, Willie GARRETT and wife.

- Meadow Branch: Jan. 25 being Mrs. Milton BAYLIS’ birthday, her husband invited a number of neighbors in for the event. Games were played, and popcorn and candy served.

- Meadow Branch: Clyde BASSETT and family were callers at the W.F. ROBB home Sunday.

- Meadow Branch: Sunday P.M. callers at the Ira MARSHALL home were, John William and Dorothy McCULLEY, Harold ROBB and Betty Lou MURPHY.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Tom CAMPBELL celebrated his 71st birthday with Mr. and Mrs. L.E. GREGORY on Tuesday.

- Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Don JACKSON, Sat. night.

- Omega: Mason ARNOLD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom ARNOLD, and Dorothy CHEESLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. CHEESLEY, were quietly married at the CHEESLEY home Saturday night. Rev. MILLER performed the ceremony. Later that evening, the young people were charivaried at the ARNOLD home.

- Omega: Mrs. H.M. LONG died at her home near Siloam Saturday. The funeral was held at Siloam Church.

- Meacham: About 52 neighbors surprised Mrs. C.P. BALKE Tuesday it being her birthday. A program was prepared by Mrs. William HARRIS, and a luncheon of cake and coffee enjoyed.

- Messrs. Xon ALEXANDER and Arno SMITH and Misses Lucille GARRETT and Elizabeth ARNOLD attended the dance in Salem Wed. evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN and Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT of North Fork were Sunday guests of Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. Charles DOOLEN.

Feb. 9, 1933:

- Mr. Carl CRIPPEN and Miss Alice BUNDY stole the march on their many friends when they slipped away to Sullivan, Ind. on Jan. 27, and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. Norman CRIPPEN, brother of the groom, and Miss Mildred BUNDY, sister of the bride. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. CRIPPEN. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl BUNDY and is a graduate of our high school with the class of 1931. They will reside on the farm northeast of Salem.

- (Taken from the Biloxi paper): 92nd birthday: Biloxi has had many unusual and interesting people join the community as winter citizens and W.H. BREWER of Kinmundy, Ill. is an outstanding member of this group. He has been coming down here for several winters, coming early and staying late. For 7 years he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. D.E. BLODGETT on Main Street and they entertained with the 7th birthday dinner which they have given in his honor, on Sunday. Other guests in this home like apartment house were also guests for the birthday dinner.

- Omega: Virgil SEE and Bertha ROSE were married at Alma Wed. A large crowd of friends charivaried them Thursday night at the Pearl ROSE home.

- Omega: A Revival meeting is in progress at Pleasant Grove Church this week.

- East Zion News: Obituary of John Mass ARNOLD: John Mass ARNOLD, well known in this ____, died at Eylis Grove, Iowa, Jan. 27, 1933, where he had gone at the first of the year to make his home with his son and daughter. The body was brought back to Kinmundy for burial at Sandy Branch. John Mass ARNOLD, son of James and Caroline ARNOLD, was born in Foster twp., April 4, 1860, and departed this life Jan. 27, 1933 at the age of 72 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He was united in marriage to Katherine DICKENS and to this union were born 9 children, 4 children and his wife having preceded him in death. He was converted at Arnold Chapel about 20 years ago. He is survived by 5 children, Edith, Lily, Burdette, Georgie, and Pollin, 13 grandchildren, and 4 brothers. The funeral services were conducted by C.C. LOWE and burial in the Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Meacham: A number of young people attended a party at the home of Theodore HANKS Sat. night.

- An announcement has been made of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. I.O. IRISH of Champaign on Feb. 3, named Arnold Oliver Jr. The mother was formerly Grace MANGNER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Solon SMITHSON and Raymond SMITH were in Farina Tuesday, guests at a birthday dinner, in honor of Miss Marie SMITHSON.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT spent last week in North Fork visiting her daughters and their families, the Dow GREENs and Orie ATKINS.

Feb. 16, 1933:

- Mr. Virgil SEE, age 22, and Miss Bertha ROSE, age 20, were married February 1 in the M.E. Parsonage in Alma. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul SEE, of the Omega neighborhood, and a very industrious young farmer. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE, of the Elder School neighborhood and for the past two terms has taught the Elder School. The young couple will reside on a farm located one mile south of Omega.

- Mr. S.G. COPPLE, of Omega, died at his home on Feb. 12 at the age of 83 years. He had been in poor health for the past several years. Mr. COPPLE was one of the older residents of the Omega community and has conducted a store in that place for the past 40 years.

- Mrs. Will MILLER died Sat. at her home north of Kinmundy after an illness of only a few weeks, death resulting from heart trouble contributory to kidney trouble. Services were held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at St. Peter with burial in the new Lutheran Cemetery at St. Peter. Mrs. Rosa DORR MILLER, daughter of John and Susanna DORR, was born near St. Peter, Ill. on Dec. 22, 1870. She married Will MILLER on June 4, 1899, and they had 4 children. She leaves her husband; the children, Lou, Walter, Ida, and Fred; 1 brother, Phillip DORR; 1 son-in-law; 1 daughter-in-law; and 2 grandchildren.

- Mrs. Emma BRYAN died Feb. 1 at the home of her daughter in Oregon. Mrs. BRYAN will be remembered as one of the instructors in Kinmundy H.S. for several years. Previous to this time she had been County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson county for a number of years. Mrs. BRYAN and daughter, then Miss Bess BRYAN, made many friends while here.

- Gilbert DOOLEN and Jesse GEORGE, students at S.I.N.U., spent the week end at home with their parents.

- Mr. and Mrs. Elroy SNELLING gave a dinner in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their son, Hallet SNELLING, in Chicago on Feb. 12.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE were given a kitchen shower at the Leroy KNISELEY home Friday night.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Forrest DOOLEN are parents of a baby girl born Saturday. The mother was formerly Miss Vera KELLER.

- Sherman: Little Bobby SIGRIST had the misfortune of falling and cutting his nose on the oven door. He was rushed to the doctor and a few stitches were taken.

- Sherman: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse JONES have a new baby girl weighing 8 lbs. and named Pearl Lavern.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD and Mrs. E.E. BROWN were in Olney Monday where Mrs. ARNOLD received medical treatment at the Sanitarium.

- Mr. and Mrs. M.A. SONGER will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at their home in Lawrence, Kansas. They were married in Xenia, Ill. in 1872. Mr. SONGER is now 86, and his wife 80. They have 4 children living: Dr. H.E. SONGER of Lawrence, Kan.; Mrs. W.W. JOHNSON of Long Beach, Cal.; Miss Margaret SONGER and Herbert L. SONGER at the home.

- Eldridge JONES, age 91, died yesterday in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born in Kinmundy, Ill. on June 10, 1841, and served in the Civil War in Co. F. 7th Regiment Ill. Calvary. After the war, Mr. JONES settled with his young wife in the vicinity of Cherryville, Kansas, where they were among the first white settlers. Mr. JONES in 1925 celebrated his 58th wedding anniversary. A short time later his wife died. They had 11 children, of whom 5 sons survive: R.K. JONES of Independence, Mo.; J.S. JONES of Pasadena, Cal.; T.A. JONES of Oklahoma City, Okla.; H.E. JONES of Kansas City, Kan.; and H.E. JONES of Ault, Colo.

- North Fork News: Irma GARRETT and Carl HEADLEY spent Saturday evening at Clyde GARRETT’s.

- North Fork News: Aunt Mary Walker spent Monday with Mrs. Willie GARRETT.

- North Fork News: Bill GREEN and family, Bud FEATHER and wife, Bill GARRETT and Merle HEADLEY spent Saturday evening with John PUFFER and family.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mrs. Lela DUNLAP were callers at Dow GREEN’s and Orie ATKINS last Friday p.m.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Ankney NICHOLS and daughter, Dorothy McNICHOLS and Dean ARNOLD, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charley ARNOLD and daughter, Roberta. An evening caller was Carroll GARRETT.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.

Feb. 23, 1933:

- Carl HEADLEY and Irma GARRETT Married: Mr. Carl HEADLEY and Miss Irma GARRETT were married yesterday afternoon in this city at the M.E. Parsonage, Rev. E.T. CARROLL, officiating. They were attended by Mr. Carroll GARRETT, brother of the bride and Miss Dorothy McNICOL. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred HEADLEY and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Berthol GARRETT, both families living in the North Fork neighborhood. The young couple will make their home southwest of Springfield, Ill., where the groom has employment on a farm. We join their many friends in extending congratulations.

- John Newton WANTLAND, who was born in Marion co., Ill. on Nov. 10, 1865, died at his home just south of this city on Feb. 16, 1933. He married Martha TUCKER on Nov. 15, 1894. Surviving are: his wife; 2 daughters, Dorothy and Mary; a nephew, Lloyd WANTLAND, cared for in this family since he was 16 days old (following the death of his mother); 1 sister, Mrs. Kate RHOTAN; and 3 brothers, Calvin, William, and Charles. Services were held from the family residence with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The employees of the Kinmundy Cheese Factory have been hitting the ball since the 16th of the month when additional trucks from Hoyleton and Ashley came in that day with 12,000 lbs. of extra milk. The Peevely Co. ceased operation on that day and the farmers had to have some market for their milk. Monday of this week marked the biggest day for our local plant when they received 23,042 lbs. of milk which made 2,205 lbs. of cheese, until yesterday when they received 23,833 lbs. of milk which made 2,228 lbs. of cheese.

- Mrs. Abbie BABCOCK celebrated her 81st birthday Sunday being entertained to a birthday dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford SNELLING. Mrs. Emma SNELLING and Mr. and Mrs. N.S. SUTTON were also present. An angel food cake with 81 lighted candles formed the centerpiece at the dinner table. Needless to say, Mrs. BABCOCK enjoyed herself as this was her first visit to her old home place since she left it more than 24 years ago, and the 1st time she was able to leave her home since Christmas.

- While sawing wood Monday, Mr. R.F. MAXEY had the misfortune of having a small stick of wood fly up, cutting a deep gash in his cheek and tearing away the lower part of his nose. He was taken to a physician where his nose was plastered back in place, and the wound in his cheek treated.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP entertained the following guests to a delicious chicken dinner at their home in this city, Tuesday, Feb. 21st. Mr. and Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mrs. B.F. LOWE, and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS. The occasion was Mrs. Carl DUNLAP’s birthday anniversary.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP spent the weekend in Villa Grove visiting Mrs. GARRETT’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gene GARRETT and daughters.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Fred PURVIS of Odin entertained to dinner Mr. and Mrs. C.H. HOWELL and son, and Mrs. Ruth COX, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. HOWELL’s 42nd wedding anniversary which was Feb. 14.

- Wilson School: Last Thursday afternoon our pupils enjoyed a valentine party in honor of little Betty WILLIAMS’ 6th birthday. Mrs. KNISELEY, their teacher, prepared a large birthday cake with 6 candles on it.

- North Fork: Jack GARRETT spent last Wednesday night with Leroy GREEN.

- North Fork: Cleda and Bill GARRETT visited at home last weekend.

- Camp Ground: Those who helped out wood for Than. BASSETT were: Ace, Howard and Lester MULVANEY, Hayes STOKELY, Arthur JOHNSTON, Roy NEIL, Jack LEWIS, and Claude JIMMERSON.

- Omega: Dr. LASWELL of Alma, was called to the L.B. BAKER home Wed. to see Lue BAKER who had a light stroke of paralysis.

March 16, 1933:

- Dr. T.L. BUNDY, residing northwest of this city, died at his home Tuesday morning after suffering for the past several months with cancer. Services were held at Arnold’s Chapel Wed. and interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery. Dr. BUNDY, besides farming, was a veterinarian by profession. His practice covered many miles about, making him a wide scope of friends.

- Mrs. Margaret GRAMLEY and Mr. and Mrs. Orville GARRETT were surprised Thursday evening when 52 members of the Christian Church and friends called to spend the evening.

- On March 11, being the birthday of Theodore MILLER, the occasion was celebrated Sunday with a family dinner. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman KNECHT and daughter, Roberta of McLean; Mr. and Mrs. Frank WILSON of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Walter MILLER and little daughter and Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY of this city. Afternoon callers were Mr. Mitchel KNECHT of McLean; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar YUND and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude HANNA.

- Celebrates Birthday Anniversary: Mrs. Icy GARRETT celebrated her 66th birthday anniversary Saturday, March 11, by having 20 of her close relatives with her during the noon hour. Needless to say, all present had a good time. In a way this was a surprise dinner but Mrs. GARRETT says that she rather expected it was she has had so many of them that she has gotten in the habit of expecting a surprise every year.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ralston HANNA have an 8 lb. baby boy who was born at their home yesterday morning.

- Former Kinmundians, now living in California, near Los Angeles, let their relatives and friends know that they were not injured in the recent earthquake suffered there. Most of them sent a wire and then followed up with a letter describing the tremors. In a letter to his father, C.I. DOOLEN, Eli DOOLEN compared the sensation as he would imagine the feeling of a rat when a dog was shaking it, and trying to walk was just like walking on a ship on rough seas. Mrs. DOOLEN was in a hospital in Los Angeles where she had undergone major operation on Tuesday. She, as well as the other patients in the hospital were hysterical for quite awhile afterwards, but from the last reports she is doing very nicely.

- Meacham: Mrs. Susanna JONES received word of the death of a cousin, Mrs. BACHMAN, of Broadwell, one day of the past week.

- East Zion: Charley LOWE and daughter, Roberta attended Sunday School at Greenridge Sunday afternoon.

- East Zion: Jim BASSETT, wife and children spent Sunday with Jim OSBORNE and wife.

- Young School: Noah MARLOW, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Donald MARLOW and children motored to Ohio, Ill. to attend the funeral of Mrs. MARLOW’s father.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest N. HARVEY entertained with a dinner Sunday in honor of the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. HARVEY. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Sherman FRAZIER of St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. James T. WALTERS and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. HARVEY.

March 23, 1933:

- Mary Adeline, the oldest daughter of Eliza and Paris MANION, was born in Fayette Co., Ill. near what is now St. Peter, on July 28, 1858, and died at the home of her son, Charles F. ROBB, March 15, 1933. She was 1 of 14 children, and grew to womanhood on the farm where she was born. On Dec. 14, 1882, she was united in marriage to Mr. William W. ROBB, and they started housekeeping in Foster twp., west of Kinmundy, where they remained for 2 years before moving to Kinmundy twp, 4 miles west of Kinmundy. They resided on this place till the death of Mr. ROBB, which occurred 32 years ago. They had 7 children, 3 sons and 4 daughters: Samuel and Lewis of Lansing, Mich.; Charles of Kinmundy; Mrs. Anna DUNKEL of Avoca, Ark.; Mrs. Parmelia ATKINSON of Farmer City, Ill.; and Mrs. Margaret ROBERTS of Weldon, Ill. 1 daughter died in infancy. In 1914 Mrs. ROBB married William MORRIS, and resided on the MORRIS farm, 6 miles northwest of Kinmundy, until Mr. MORRIS died Sept. 21, 1932. Since the death of Mr. MORRIS, she has made her home with the children, having spent several weeks with her daughter at Farmer City, returning some weeks ago. Since returning to Kinmundy, she was living with her son Charles ROBB. Besides the children, she is also survived by 3 brothers and 7 sisters, the brothers being Wilson and Joshua, of Albany, Mo.; John, of Blackwell, Okla.; and the sisters are: Mrs. Margaret ROMACK of Jennings, Okla; Mrs. Sarah LEACH, Mrs. Ella COLLINS, Mrs. Para YOUNGER, and Mrs. Anna HISE, all of Missouri; Mrs. Ida WILEY of Calinda, Iowa, and Mrs. Emma LEACH of Washington. 1 brother, Frank, died Jan. 10, this year, and 1 brother, Isaac, and 1 sister, Nancy, died several years ago; and also 20 grandchildren. Services were held at the Christian Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Herschel VALLOW died Tuesday morning after 2 years of suffering from cancer. Herschel S., son of Oliver P. and Clarissa SCHOOLEY VALLOW, was born in Omega, Marion Co., Ill. on May 26, 1885, and died March 19, 1933. When a small child he moved with his parents to Kinmundy, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 16, he became a coal miner at the Kinmundy mine, going to O’Fallon 3 years later where he followed the same occupation but only for a few years. He then became a farmer. About 10 years ago he assumed management of a large dairy farm and dairy business. He operated this farm and business to the utmost satisfaction of his employer for 6 years. He gave it up going into the grocery store business in connection with a sales and service station in Shiloh, Ill. On June 15, 1905, he married Miss Clara BRAUN of O’Fallon, and they had 4 children, 1 son dying in infancy. Surviving are his wife; 3 children: Howard Lewis, Margaret Mae, and Agnes Lucille; 1 daughter-in-law, Mrs. Howard VALLOW; 1 granddaughter, Nancy Lee VALLOW, 4 sisters and 2 brothers: Ida WILLIAMS of Kinmundy; Chas. VALLOW of Nokomis; Cora WILLIAMS of Kinmundy; Ellis VALLOW of Livingston; Bertha BROWN of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mabel GARDNER or Norwood, Pa. Services were held from the M.E. Church in Shiloh with interment in the Shiloh Cemetery.

- Mrs. Mattie DOWNS celebrated her 69th birthday March 22. Much to her surprise, relatives and friends arrived from Beardstown, Ill. to spend the day with her. She received a lovely birthday cake from her son, Harry, in Cheyenne, Wyo. During the afternoon, music by Messrs. SULLENS and DOWNEY was very much enjoyed. Guests included Miss Ellen SCALLION, Mrs. Ralph KESSLING and daughter, Shirley Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin HULTS and children, Danny and Billy, and Mrs. Dan SCALLION of Beardstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Hank WRIGHT of this city.

- Swift School: Marshall WILLIAMS and family, and Mack ROBB and wife spent Sunday at the Selby GARRETT home.

- Swift School: Mrs. PUFFER, Mrs. Selby GARRETT, and Mrs. Mack ROBB spent Tuesday with Mrs. Valinda CONANT.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. C.H. HOWELL, son Harold, Mrs. Ruth COX, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS and family, and Lloyd WANTLAND spent Sunday at the Willie WANTLAND home helping Mrs. WANTLAND celebrate her birthday. 37 partook at the noon day meal.

- Meadow Branch: March 17, being the birthday of Harold HOWELL, a few of his friends spent the evening with him.

- East Zion News: Mrs. Merle JONES and sister, Mrs. Pearl GARRETT, spent Friday in Kinmundy with their mother.

- Shanghai: C.W. HANNA and wife called at the R.D. HANNA home Friday to see their new grandson, Ralston Xon.

March 30, 1933:

- Last Friday afternoon a stray dog appeared on our streets acting rather peculiar. He was soon cited by Mayor FOX who watched his actions a little while and then went to his home to get his gun. He located him again at the Cecil PLUE residence near the C. & E.I. subway where he poured the lead into him. The dog had bitten several dogs about town including those belonging to Chas. COATNEY, Fred CHANCE, Ray GEORGE, Harry PRUETT, and we understand some others. COATNEY, CHANCE, and GEORGE killed their dogs. The head of the stray dog was sent in to the State Laboratory and a positive report sent back. Mayor FOX is now awaiting the arrival of a State inspector to investigate conditions here. If the conditions warrant, he will place a quarantine on the whole twp. Farina has had the quarantine on for some time and we see by the papers that mad dogs are numerous in other parts of the state.

- Mr. Don GRAY of this city, and Miss Anna REETER of Vandalia, were quietly married in Vandalia on March 25. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert GRAY of this city, and a graduate of the local high school with the Class of 1919. Until recently he has been employed by I.C.R.R. in the Signal Dept. The bride is a native of Vandalia. The couple will reside at a new home between Vandalia and Brownstown.

- John Wesley PUFFER, 83, died suddenly Monday at his home in Wilberton twp. from heart trouble. Services were held at the Center Church in Wilberton with interment in Wilberton Cemetery. He was a life long resident of Wilberton, and leaves a widow, Lucy M. PUFFER and 2 sisters, Mrs. Matilda HAMMER of this city, and Mrs. Orlando TUCKER of Chicago.

- Mr. and Mrs. P.F. ROBNETT motored to Lincoln Tuesday and were accompanied home by their son, Jimmy, who has been receiving medical treatment there for the past few months. He is apparently well in every respect.

- Young School: Beryl DISS visited Sunday at the home of his grandparents, D.A. ARNOLD and wife.

- Elder School: Paul SHAFFER had the misfortune to get hurt Thursday morning while enroute to school. The horses became frightened and ran away. Paul is getting along very well at this writing.

- North Fork: Orie ATKINS and Dow GREEN and families spent Sunday in Kinmundy with their mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- North Fork: Relza WILLIAMS spent Sunday with Carroll GARRETT.

- North Fork: Frank GARRETT and family, Clyde GARRETT and wife ate Sunday dinner at Willie GARRETT’s.

- Sample Ballot for Kinmundy twp. for the April 4th election:

 

April 6, 1933:

- All dogs in Kinmundy township have been quarantined after the mad dog was found and killed last week.

- The township election was held Tuesday and resulted in 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans being elected. Pauline JOHNSON, Rep. was elected town clerk, and R.C. MAULDING, Rep. was elected constable, while the Democrats elected R.H. PIGG, assessor; B.J. ROTAN and W.S. GEORGE, Justices of the Peace; Lester ROBB, constable; and W.F. HARVEY, school trustee. Meacham twp. went democratic:

Supervisor: Ellis WILKINSON, D. - 187; Ed LACEY, R. - 147

Town Clerk: James KAGY, D. - 176; Glen WELLS, R. - 135

Assessor: Grover JOHNSTON, D. - 162; Roy MISELBROOK, R. - 157

Justices of the Peace, D. - Mary MAYER, D. - 154; Dean PARRILL, R. - 141; Chas. COX, D. - 142

Constables: Jack BOSTON, D. - 155; Noah MARLOW, R. -143; Walter LAMBIRD, R. - 132

School Trustee: Ed HEICHER, D. - 169; Clyde FRANCE, R. - 135

Foster twp. elected their entire democratic ticket. Those elected were: Chris NEILSON, Supervisor; Merle JONES, Town Clerk; Forrest WILLIAMS, Assessor; Frank DOUDERA and A.I. EAGAN, Justices; Leonard CRUTHERS and Robert NICHOLS, Constables; Tom HAYNES, School Trustee.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.M. BINGAMAN gave a 12 o’clock chicken dinner on March 26 in honor of R.M. BINGAMAN, Betty Arlene ZIMMER, Helen Lucille GEORGE, and J.T. BROWN whose birthdays were in March. Mr. and Mrs. E.O. ZIMMER were present and brought a large birthday cake.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. YOUNG were called to Edwardsville Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. YOUNG’s uncle, Mr. George WOLF. They were accompanied by Mr. YOUNG’s sister, Miss Josephine YOUNG of LaClede.

- Shanghai: Sunday School was organized at Shanghai Sunday with 36 present. Officers elected were: Superintendent - E.H. GRAY; Ass’t Supt. - Mrs. G.F. JONES; Sec’y-Treas. - Harvey HANNA; Pianist - Miss Julia JONES. Teachers are Mrs. Mildred HANNA; Mrs. Mary BRASEL; Mrs. Margaret GRAY; and J.M. GRAY.

- Shanghai: C.W. HANNA and wife, Claude HANNA and wife, and Nora BRASEL spent Sunday at the Shirley LEE home helping Billie celebrate his birthday.

- Meacham: The Birthday Community Circle went to the home of Mr. John WEISS to help celebrate the birthday of their son, William.

- East Zion: Harvey BASSETT, Merritt DOOLEN and Herbert GREEN left Saturday for Montana.

- East Zion: Charley ARNOLD, wife and daughter, Roberta, and Mr. and Mrs. Will JONES spent last Sunday with Lewis JONES, wife and children.

- Meadow Branch: Alfred LEMAY and family, Julian, Florence, and Ann NOCHMAN, Joe and Sophia SLOVICK, Reindl, Lois, and Lorraine BAYLIS, Forrest JOHNSON and wife, and Ellis JOHNSON spent the evening of the 28th at the Milton BAYLIS home helping Milton celebrate his (?) birthday.

- Meadow Branch: Wes ROBB and family spent Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and wife.

April 13, 1933:

- William Harold, son of Harry and Lela LOY MOTCH, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 25, 1911, and resided in this city until about 2 years ago when the family moved to Sullivan, Ill. to make their home. He was an only child, and about 2 weeks he was stricken with intestinal flu and his condition became so serious that he was taken to the hospital in Mattoon, and he died Thursday. He is survived by the father and mother, grandfather and 2 grandmothers. Services were held at the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- For the first time in many months, the fire bell sounded Tuesday morning which sent the firemen to the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS, just north of town. It was a false alarm but in a way Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS had plenty of room to think of their house on fire. When the fire department arrived, it was thought the house was on fire in the attic. But it proved to be the flue burning out. They had been burning green wood all winter, and the flue had become thickly coated with a gummy substance, and this substance had caught fire. The chimney soon became stopped up, filling the whole house with smoke. There was no damage done.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. CONANT were host and hostess to a group of Kinmundy people at their home in Englewood, Colo. on April 1. Those present were listed.

- Rex GAMMON returned to McKendree after spending the Spring vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles GAMMON.

- Guy BARBEE, our city marshal, was taken to Effingham Clinic Monday by Dr. Hugo MILLER, where he will undergo medical treatment. It is thought that he has kidney stones.

- Mrs. Frances CRAIG of Danville, Ill. wrote a poem thanking everyone for the cards she received in honor of her 81st birthday.

- Miss Audrey DUNCAN of Champaign is in Burnham City Hospital suffering from injuries received Monday when she was struck by a car driven by Morris McCORMICK. She had 5 ribs broken, 1 broken in 2 places, and a severe laceration on her head. She attended Kinmundy H.S.

- Joe, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. BARGH, had the misfortune to fall Tuesday and fracture his right arm.

- Shanghai: A number of relatives and friends enjoyed a basket dinner at the E.H. GRAY home Sunday. The event was to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Mildred HANNA, Lora JONES, Mrs. Lou JONES, Mrs. Nettie GRAY, Mrs. Vivian JONES, and the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL.

- North Fork: Pid BASSETT and family visited Sunday with her parents, Willie GARRETT and wife.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT spent Sunday with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- North Fork: Cleda and Bill GARRETT spent the weekend with their parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Harry SHORT and family attended the birthday basket dinner at the home of Mr. Grover JOHNSTON Sunday. It was Mrs. JOHNSTON’s birthday.

- Brown: This community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. BEARD of Xenia.

- Brown: Several of the relatives and friends visited at the Sam MULVANY home Sunday and helped Russell celebrate his 22nd birthday.

- East Zion News: Mr. and Mrs. Tom NEAVILL of Ferguson, Mo., visited over the weekend with the former’s mother, Mrs. Lafe BASSETT.

- East Zion News: James BASSETT and family were callers in Vandalia, Saturday.

April 20, 1933:

- Mr. Sam HENSLEY died in the I.O.O.F. Old Folks Home in Mattoon on April 17, just 6 years to the day after entering the home. Services were held in the Chapel at the Home, and then the body was brought here by J.H. NELMS, where services were held from NELMS Funeral Parlors with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Samuel was born Nov. 10, 1850 at Oquawka, Ill, and died Apr. 17, 1933. His wife died several years prior.

- Relatives here have received word of the death of Mr. Lou NELMS, a former resident of this city, which occurred at his home in Brooklyn, New York on Apr. 10. Interment was made in Brooklyn.

- The West Side Birthday club surprised Mr. J.R. CHEADLE on his 75th birthday April 15th. When he came home to his dinner he found the lights out. As he opened the door the lights flashed on and he was greeted with a birthday song, and the table was filled with lots of good things to eat.

- Mr. and Mrs. John ALLEN have sold their residence in the north part of town to Ed BOUGHERS. They, with their son, Jake, and their daughter, Mary, and brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff ALLEN will move to Salem, Mo.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem, secretary to John L. KAGY, spent Sat. with her parents, the R.C. ROBBs.

- Lester HOWELL has been employed to teach at Shriver School, and Raymond ATKINS at Swift School.

- The city election was held Tuesday. There was no opposition so the entire ticket was elected: Mayor: Chas. FOX; Treas. - C.R. ALDERSON; Clerk - A.H. MILLER; Alderman (1st Ward) - Mel BOYD; Alderman (2nd Ward) - P.F. ROBNETT; Alderman (3rd Ward) - J.R. CHEADLE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP motored to Decatur last Thursday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. GARRETT’s daughter, Mrs. Bud COWGILL.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER had an 8½ lb. son born April 13 named Earl Leroy.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and daughter were Centralia visitors Friday.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): W.F. ROBB and family were Sunday visitors at the R.C. ROBB home.

- Shanghai: Miss Cleda GARRETT spent the weekend with Miss Edith DISS.

- Swift School: Selby GARRETT, wife and daughter, Rada, and Mack ROBB and family spent Sunday with Mrs. CONANT, who is ill.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Earl FEATHER are parents of a baby girl born Saturday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Robert SMITH of Farina buried a baby boy in Phillips Cemetery Sunday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HARRIS and 2 daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Meacham: Last Wednesday, the Community Birthday Circle celebrated birthdays at the home of Steve HAGENSEE to help celebrate the birthday of their son, Charles, and also William HARRIS.

April 27, 1933:

- America Marcelia BRASEL, daughter of Mary COSS and Samuel MADDOX, was born at Chillicothe, Ohio on Feb. 20, 1852, and died Apr. 16, 1933. She came with her parents to Illinois at the age of 6 years, settling near Clay City. They came to this vicinity moving to a farm in Kinmundy twp., where she spent the remainder of her life. She gave several of her best years to teaching schools. On Feb. 10, 1872 she married John B. BRASEL, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 10, 1922, then when just 10 days had passed the husband died. The couple had 11 children, 5 boys and 6 girls: Edward, Harry, John, Leland, all of Kinmundy; Roscoe, of Riverton, Wyo.; Mrs. Maude KELL of Benton, Ill.; Myrtle and Josephine at home; Marie BLACKBURN of Mattoon, Ill.; Bessie WEBER of Aurora, Ill. 1 daughter, May, died 5 years ago. She also leaves 25 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She united with the M.E. Church at Shanghai some 40 years. Services were held from the home with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

- Relatives and friends, some from quite a distance, came Sunday to help Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BURKETT celebrate their Silver Wedding day. The beautiful wedding cake was decorated with pink roses furnished by the Centralia Baking Co., and bore the inscription "25th Wedding Anniversary". The cake, some of the flowers and presents, including the 26 piece silver table set, presented by the sons, Vernon and Lowell, were placed on the table, and Mr. BENKE took pictures at the event. Mrs. Laura BASOM, who was a witness to the wedding of this couple, also of the bride’s parents 51 years ago, was considered guest of honor.

- Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH received word of the sudden death of her brother-in-law, Mr. George E. PEDDICORD at his home in New York City. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Miss Virginia, and a son, George, Jr. Mrs. PEDDICORD, nee Caroline WATSON, formerly of Fairmont, W. Va. Has visited her sister in Kinmundy several times.

- The many friends of Dr. H.A. LANDESS are pleased to learn that the doctor has been appointed dentist for the state institutions at Lincoln, Ill. which he will start May 1. Upon graduating, Dr. LANDESS set up an office in this city and remained here several years, going to Mt. Vernon a few years ago where he has a good practice.

- North Fork News: Orie ATKINS and family were Sunday guests of Pid BASSETT and family.

- North Fork News: Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP were callers at Orie ARNOLD’s and Willie GARRETT’s Sunday afternoon.

- North Fork News: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT visited Sunday with her parents, George LENHART and family.

- North Fork News: Mr. and Mrs. Charlie ROBB and daughter and Selby GARRETT and wife visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Willie GARRETT.

- North Fork News: Bert GARRETT and family were Sunday visitors at Virgil LIVESAY’s.

- North Fork News: Monroe LANSFORD and family visited Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Nancy GREEN and family. Afternoon callers were Bill GREEN and family, and Mrs. Etta JONES.

- North Fork News: Carroll GARRETT and sister, Miss Cleda, and Miss Dorothy McNICOL spent the weekend near Springfield with Mr. and Mrs. Carl HEADLEY.

- Wilson School: Fred KLEISS and family were among those who helped Chas. METZGER celebrate his 75th birthday. Ice cream and cake were enjoyed.

- Brown: Mr. and Mrs. Roy WHITNEY are parents of a baby girl.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Sunday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Mamie GARRETT.

- Young School: O.R. DISS and family visited Sunday at the D.A. ARNOLD.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.R. LOWE, son and daughter, David and Nancy, were dinner guests Sunday of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. FORD in Alma.

May 4, 1933:

- The First National Bank of Odin was robbed Friday morning and about $3500 in cash was taken. In the afternoon of the same day, the 4 bandits, as well as the loot was captured in a farm home a few miles east of Kell, by 25 police officers which included the sheriffs and deputies from Marion and Jefferson counties and the state police. 2 of the bandits gave their address as Centralia, and 2, Chicago. The farm home where these men were captured belonged to a Mr. FIELD, who, a few weeks ago, was robbed and beaten. One of the bank bandits is reputed to be a grandson of this elderly gentleman.

- Mayor FOX killed another mad dog Monday morning. It appeared to be a stray dog, as no one could identify it. It was foaming at the mouth and was loitering near the cheese factory.

- Chas. MAXON, for many years a business man in Farina, died at his home in St. Andrews, Fla., Sat. evening. The remains were brought to Farina where the funeral was held Wed. from the Seventh Day Baptist Church with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- The girls of North Fork met last Friday and organized a 4-H Club under the name of Merry Maids 4-H Club. The following officers were elected: President - Kathryn LOWE; Vice President - Bernice ARNOLD; Sec.-Treas. - Irma MOELLER; Reporter - Leona MOELLER; Committee Leader - Alta COX; Song Leader - Leona MOELLER; and Club Leader - Mira HEADLEY. The Club will hold its first meeting, May 10, and will meet every two weeks throughout the summer.

- The following has been received from Mrs. Mabel WOOD, Chicago, Ill.: Announcement has just been made of the marriage in Crown Point, Ind., on Dec. 2, 1926, of Mrs. Mabel KELLER of Decatur, Ill., and Grover WOOD of Kinmundy, Ill. Mr. WOOD’s present residence in Salem, Ill.

- Last Thursday evening at about 10 o’clock, 4 men entered the home of J.H. BASS, and robbed him of about $4.00 in cash and a cheap watch. They beat Mr. BASS considerably, but merely tied Forrest. 1 man waited in a car in front of the house. As soon as the robbers left the alarm was quickly spread and a hot chase was given. The State police at Effingham were notified and were waiting on the Watson Y but the robbers did not stop. The police then gave chase but the car driven by the robbers was just a little faster than the police car. The police stopped to phone ahead to Flora but by the time the Flora police could get to the Y, the robbers had either passed or turned off on a dirt road before reaching there. Some fellows who fitted the description given, were picked up the next morning in Evansville, Ind., and were held for questioning. C.S. FOX took Forrest BASS to Evansville to see if he could identify the fellows but he could not. The Evansville authorities are still holding the men, due to them not being able to give bond.

- Sheriff VOGT paid our city a visit last Thursday evening and he was accompanied back to Salem by George JONES and Joe BRIMBERRY. The grand jury returned an indictment on these 2 boys for larceny. A month or so ago, they paid the farm home of August JASPER a visit while he was in town and took away with them some cured meat, some lard and some vinegar. The boys were arraigned in the Circuit Court Monday and pleaded guilty to the charge. The received a sentence of sixty days on the State Penal Farm at Vandalia.

- 47 members and friends of the Junior Aid of the Christian Church surprised Mrs. A.J. JACKSON Thursday evening on her (?) birthday. The entertainment consisted of contests and an old fashioned spelling match.

- North Fork: On April 27, Miss Mira HEADLEY closed a successful term at school at North Fork. At the noon hour, 65 wended their way to school house for a basket dinner.

- North Fork: Clyde GARRETT and wife and Aunt Mary WALKER visited at Orie ARNOLD’s Sunday afternoon.

- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and family were Sunday guests of Frank GARRETT and family.

- North Fork: Cleda and Bill GARRETT were weekend visitors at home.

- North Fork: Harold ARNOLD has been employed to teach at North Fork School the coming year.

- Omega: The funeral processional of Chas. DUNN of Salem had considerable trouble getting thru the mud hole south of Omega Sunday. It took 4 hours to pull the hearse thru and several cars had to be pulled, thus delaying the funeral.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Loren ALBERT have a baby girl.

- Swift: Mack ROBB and wife, Marshall WILLIAMS and family, Ren WAINSCOTT and wife, Bob GREEN and family, Selby GARRETT and wife, and Relza WILLIAMS spent Sat. evening at the Geo. COLE home.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Lodema BAYLIS called on Mrs. Esta ROBB, Tuesday afternoon.

- Brown: Chas. E. DUNN, formerly of this vicinity, passed away at his home in Salem Apr. 28. The funeral was held at Brown Church with interment in Phillips Cem.

- Brown: Miss Lena BAKER closed a very successful term at school at Brown last Friday.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN came home from Salem and spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. R.C. ROBB.

May 11, 1933:

- Edgar Powell, son of J.C. and Sarah Ann KNISELEY, was born in Alma twp., 4 miles south of Kinmundy, on Oct. 6, 1862, and died at his home in Lanesville, Ill. on May 2, 1933. When quite a young lad, he went to the State of Kansas. Returning a few years later, he located in and near Springfield, Ill. He is survived by 2 brothers, W.A. KNISELEY, of Hunter, Wash.; and J.M. KNISELEY of Seattle, Wash.; 1 sister, Mrs. Ada SHRIVER, of this city; and 2 nephews, Clark COCKRELL, Detroit, Mich., and Eugene COCKRELL of Kingsley, Iowa. Services were held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Adah SHRIVER in this city with interment Evergreen Cemetery.

- Postmaster Geo. H. BARGH is reported some improved. He is able to come to the post office once each day to see how business is progressing. After being through several tests and under the X-Ray, the doctors have told him he was ulcers of the stomach. We know that will be bad for George because he will have to be on a strict diet and with the Chamber of Commerce feed just one week away.

- The City Council passed their ordinance regulating the sale of malt and vinous beverages within the city limits Monday evening. As it had been announced in our issue last week, a few spectators were on hand. Mayor FOX gave the spectators a chance to express their view. The main speaker was Rev. E.T. CARROLL, who advised the council to just ignore the matter and not grant any licenses or permits for the sale of beer. The beer is here and now it is up to us to take care of it. And the only way to take care of it and do it right, is to control the sale of it. Some thought a high license fee would be a good thing and then no one would want to sell it but this argument was soon knocked out because with a high city license, one could set up a joint just outside the city limits by getting a permit from the county. And Rev. CARROLL took the floor again and set forth the immoral part of granting a license and taking money for it. He advocated having those whom wanted to sell beer, merely register their names and abide by the regulatory ordinance and if they saw fit to make it a permit, not to charge any fee. An this was the kind of ordinance that was adopted. We were agreeably surprised to find 100 per cent of the council "dry".

- Mr. and Mrs. Claude HANNA have received appointments as attendants at the State Hospital in Anna. They are closing out their property and will take up their duties next week.

- On May 7th a few neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. HEFLIN to help Mr. HEFLIN celebrate his 81st birthday.

- Mrs. Pete BUTTS, nee Carrie McELYEA, died at her home in Meacham twp. on May 7 after lingering illness aged 27 years, 2 months, and 27 days. She leaves a husband, 4 small children, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. McELYEA. Services were held at the Baptist Church in Meacham twp with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Chas. FILSON, for many years Ag. Agent for the C. & E.I. died at his home in Salem after a brief illness. He had attained the age of 68 years.

- Henry HALL, a well known citizen of this county and for many years a resident of this community, died Sunday at his home in Sandoval at the age of 92 years. He was reported to be the oldest man in the county. Services were held at the Christian Church in Sandoval with interment at Salem Cemetery.

- Mrs. Martha DEW WATERHOUSE arrived in Kinmundy from New Jersey which was her former home. She will make her future home with her sister, Miss Lucy DEW.

- North Fork: On May 7, the Sunday School was organized at Sandy Branch. The following officers were elected: Superintendent - Charlie ARNOLD; Ass’t Supt. - Marie FORD; Sec.-Treas. - Marjorie GREEN; Organist - Virgie GARRETT.

- North Fork: Mrs. Icy GARRETT spent part of last week with relatives and friends in this vicinity.

- North Fork: Mrs. Lorene BENDER and babe visited last week here with relatives and friends.

- Brown: Mr. Hugo WAGNER and Miss Opal KRUTSINGER were married by Squire MULVANY May 8th.

- Young School: Mrs. Anna MARLOW closed a very successful term of school at Young, Apr. 26th. At the noon hour, the teacher and pupils enjoyed a wiener roast. Mrs. MARLOW has been re-employed to teach our school next year.

- Meadow Branch: Misses Mildred ROBB and Lorraine BAYLIS in company with several other friends from Kinmundy, were Salem visitors Sunday afternoon.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART spent Wed. with their daughter, Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and husband.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred, Valda SWIFT and Darlene COLE were Salem visitors Sat. afternoon.

- Miss Evelyn KILLIE closed a successful term at school at Shanghai and has been reemployed to teach next winter.

May 18, 1933:

- A quiet wedding ceremony occurred May 18 when Mr. Nelvin GEILER of Loogootee and Miss Hazel KEEN of this city were married. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert KEEN attended the couple. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene KEEN of this city. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. GEILER of Loogootee but formerly of this vicinity, and is a ambitious, young farmer, and has employment on a farm, east of Loogootee, where he has taken his bride.

- A representative group of citizens of all the Churches of the city meet at the Christian Church Tuesday and arranged from a great Community Rally to be held May 28 at the Methodist Church at which meeting a strong effort will be made to get all the voters present to discuss the real issues that are before the people in regard to the Repeal of the 18th Amendment of the Constitution.

- Meacham: May 14, being the birthday of Mrs. William SLANE, near 100 of her neighbors and the community birthday circle gathered at her new home to help her celebrate. They came in wagons with 2 or 4 horses, horseback and on foot, the roads being very bad. After much merriment and uneasiness about falling out and upsetting dinner baskets, the crowd finally arrived. Mrs. SLANE was very surprised. Music was furnished by a quartet of stringed instruments. The ladies hunted ferms while the men played ball and pitched horseshoes.

- Meadow Branch: Wes ROBB, wife and son spent Sunday at the Willy GARRETT home.

- Meadow Branch: Mildred ROBB spent the weekend with Cleda GARRETT.

May 25, 1933:

- Clyde COPPLE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert COPPLE, residing southeast of this city, was killed Sat. afternoon in a explosion while working in a Standard Oil Refinery at Whiting, Ind. His co-worker was killed with him. The bodies were blown a great distance and were burned beyond recognition. He was 33 years, 7 months, and 26 days old. The deceased lived with his family in Hammond, Ind. The wife was formerly Miss Dorothy BLACK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George BLACK, residing north of this city. They have 2 sons. The remains were brought here, and services held Wed. from the M.E. Church with interment in Phillips Cemetery in Meacham twp.

- Ray GEORGE reports to us that he has a chicken, hatched Monday, that has 4 legs. It is his intention to raise this chicken, if possible, and may be start a breed of four-legged chickens. It is an old saying that a hen makes half of her living with her feet and Ray figures if a hen had four feet, she could make all of her living.

- East Zion News: Mr. and Mrs. Tom NEAVILL and his sister, husband, and daughter spent the weekend with Lafe BASSETT and wife.

- Swift: Marvin CONANT and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Pid BASSETT and baby.

- Meadow Branch: C.H. HOWELL, wife and son, Mrs. Ruth COX, and T.A. McCULLEY and family, and Misses Dorothy and Mary WANTLAND and A.J. BAYLIS and family attended the surprised birthday dinner at the Leslie McWHIRTER home Sunday. There were 74 present including Mr. and Mrs. McWHIRTER and daughter, Helen.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN and sons, Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mrs. Fannie LOWE motored to Vernon Sunday afternoon and visited with Mrs. Elizabeth DOOLEN who is quite ill at the home of her sister.

- Mr. and Mrs. John HELVEY of South Bend, Ind. are parents of a baby boy born May 20th weighing 8 lbs. named John Franklin. The mother is the former Miss Vivienne HAMMER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HAMMER, former residents of here.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.W. LOWE, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, and Mr. and Mrs. E.R. LOWE and children, Nancy and David, motored to the home of Mr. David HEADLEY Sunday where they entertained in honor of Mr. HEADLEY’s birthday anniversary. Mr. HEADLEY is one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans.

June 1, 1933:

- A romance which started during their high school career was brought to a happy ending Wed. morning when Mr. Maurice WILLIAMS, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James WILLIAMS, residing north of this city, and Miss Rhea HILL youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley HILL, residing south of town, motored to Salem, where they were married. Both parties are graduates of our local high school with the class of 1926. The groom is a graduate of an electrical school in Chicago and since his graduation, has worked at his trade in that city. The bride is a graduate of the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale and has been employed as teacher in our grade school for the past 5 years. They will reside in Chicago.

- Miss Alice FRENCH entertained a few friends at her home Monday evening in honor of Miss Rhea HILL to a linen pre-nuptial shower.

- Rev. C.L. HILL of Farina, and Miss Hazel FARRIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cord FARRIS of Meacham twp. were married Sunday in the groom’s home in Farina, his son performing the ceremony. The groom is the pastor of the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Farina, and the bride attended high school here.

- Marie SCHNEIDER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman SCHNEIDER, was taken to the Centralia Hospital Monday, where her appendix was removed. The appendix had bursted but she is reported as getting along as well as could be expected.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Miss Katherine LOWE motored to Villa Grove Tuesday afternoon and visited overnight with Mrs. Lyda GARRETT. Mr. DUNLAP remained there to paint the residence of Mrs. GARRETT. Mrs. DUNLAP, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Miss LOWE returned home Wed. morning accompanied by Miss Pauline GARRETT, who will visit here a few days.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Jennie STOCK, Mrs. Mary KOLB, son John and daughter, Anna, and C.A. STOCK and family visited Thursday at the Fred KLEISS home honoring the birthday of their daughter, Mildred.

- Meacham: About 36 members of the community birthday circle went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRANE Friday night to help Mrs. CRANE celebrate her birthday. A very enjoyable time was spent in games and telling stories. A luncheon of coffee, sandwiches, and cake was served.

- Dr. and Mrs. D.M. WATKINS and daughter, Betty, of Los Angeles, Cal., are here visiting Mrs. WATKIN’s mother, Mrs. Lafe BASSETT, and brother, James NEAVILL and wife, and many girlhood friends.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE of St. Louis, are now enjoying their wedding trip thru the west. When last heard from they were in Denver, Colo.

June 8, 1933:

- Andrew SLOVICK, eldest son of Anthony and Catherine SLOVICK, was born in Poland on Nov. 30, 1869, and came to America in 1905, locating at Johnston, Penn. In 1908, he moved to Chicago, where he spent 4 years, coming to Marion county in Aug. 1912 and locating on a farm 1½ miles west of Kinmundy where he died June 4 after an illness of several months. He married Miss Mary JAROSZ on Feb. 6, 1899, and they had 6 children. He leaves his wife; 4 daughters and 1 son: Mrs. Lena KURTZER and Miss Victoria of Chicago; Miss Julia of Needles, Calif.; Sophia and Joe at home; also 5 brothers and 1 sister: John, Joe, William, and Lawrence of Chicago; and Anthony and Mrs. Mary ILASZ of Poland. Services were held at St. Philomena’s Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Wm. ROADMAN and Laverne GRAY of Alma were delivering a truck load of poultry to Chicago Tuesday night for A.M. WILSON. They got as far as Homewood, a suburb of Chicago, when they were forced to abandon the truck at the point of a machine gun. Another driver drove the truck away. The boys were forced to hitchhike back home, reaching here Wed. This game seems to be quite the rage around the cities now. What’s the use of stealing a dozen chickens when they can get them by the truckload, and the truck thrown in.

- Kinmundy votes Dry; County and State Wet - A quiet election was held Monday, that is, it was far as Kinmundy was concerned. Nobody seemed to be very much heated over it. There were 185 votes cast in precinct 1 and 160 in precinct 2, the Democrats registering 218 and the Republican 80. The twp. went dry with a vote of 126 for Repeal of the 18th amendment and 208 against.

- Miss Florence JACK and Ruth ROHRBOUGH entertained Wed. evening at Miss JACK’s country home their pinochle Club, in honor of Miss Edith REED of Salem, who is soon to be a bride. The members of the Club presented Miss REED with a beautiful coffee table.

- Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM attended commencement at Carbondale Friday. Their daughter, Helen, received her B. Ed. Degree.

- Elder School: Children’s Exercises will be held at Pleasant Grove next Sunday night, June 11th.

- Swift: Miss Lucille GARRETT spent this weekend with Helen WAINSCOTT.

- Wilson School: The children are busy practicing for Children’s Day exercises at Pleasant Grove.

- Shanghai: Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield and Miss Ruby ARNOLD of East Moline, Ill. spent Saturday night and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD.

- O.R. DISS and family spent Sunday at the D.A. ARNOLD home.

- East Zion News: Cyrus ARNOLD and family spent Sunday with Edwin ARNOLD and wife.

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. H.H. MAXEY and son, Buddy Earl, R.W. MAXEY and family, and Miss Marian CUNNINGHAM of Polo, ate strawberry shortcake with R.F. MAXEY and helped him celebrate his birthday Sunday.

- Meacham: Sunday, members of the community birthday circle went to the home of Mrs. Dora HEICHER and surprised her son, Leonard, Monday being his birthday.

- J.H. and N.B. NELMS, C.F. PRUETT, R.C. ROBB, S.L. BUNDY, C.I. DOOLEN, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN, and Mrs. Icy DOOLEN were in Vernon Wed. attending the funeral of Meredith DOOLEN.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. R.C. ROBB.

- Word was received Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin BOYD, that their son, Henry and wife of Collinsville have a baby son born to them that evening.

June 15, 1933:

- Elizabeth HOOTS was born in Marion Co., Ill. Nov. 25, 1851, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olga WITWER, at West Palm Beach, Fla. on June 7, 1933. She married Mr. Jacob NELSON in this city on Aug. 10, 1875, and they had: Iva, Larus, Kairstena, known to her friends as Stena, and Olga. Iva died Nov. 6, 1896; Larus is a successful business man of Spokane, Wash.; Stena, then Mrs. Edward A. PRICE died Nov. 30, 1909; and Olga is now the wife of R.W. WITWER of W. Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. NELSON died Oct. 30, 1924. She leaves besides the son and daughter, 1 granddaughter, Mrs. C. KOQUER of Riverside, Ill.; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Vina WADE, of Chicago; Mrs. Mary CLOW of Centralia; Mrs. Minnie WADE of Morris, Ill. and Mrs. Addie SWEARINGEN of Danville, Ill. Mrs. NELSON was an invalid for 20 years, her last illness being of 2 weeks duration. The remains arrived here on the I.C. Train Sunday and the services held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cem.

- Miss Evangeline PARRILL fell from a chair Wed. morning, breaking her right arm just above the wrist. She was putting a screen in a window and became overbalanced.

- Dr. MILLER has reported a fine boy making his arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOYT Monday evening.

- The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford JACKSON, northwest of this city, was completely destroyed by fire Monday morning. Mr. JACKSON had started a fire in the summer kitchen to heat wash water. A spark set the summer kitchen on fire and the flames soon spread to the house. They were able to save only a few things. They are now making their home in the Clyde BALLANCE home, which is located just a little east of their home.

- M.B. NELMS received a telegram Wed. announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Mabel DEIWERT SWARM, 47, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron DEIWERT of Everett, Wash. Mrs. SWARM had gone to Wash. on Monday evening to attend a convention and was found dead in bed Tues. morning. She is survived by her husband and 2 children, also her father, mother, and 2 sisters. The DEIWERTs were former residents of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.A. HAMPSTEN celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 11, at their home in Meacham. About 300 relatives and friends came with well filled baskets. Music was furnished by a trio of stringed instruments. A truck load of people came from Pope twp., Clinton Co., a bus load from Jasper Co., and some from Chicago and Ind. Mr. and Mrs. HAMPSTEN’s children and all of their grandchildren attended to celebrate.

- Meacham: Mr. Edwin HARRELL has been very ill in the past week, but is some better at this writing.

- Swift: Misses Lucille and Rada GARRETT spent Tuesday with Helen WAINSCOTT.

- Miss Helen MORGAN is home for her summer vacation where she is one of the teachers in the Rock Island schools, accompanied by her brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd THRASHER of Chicago.

- Meadow Branch: Darlene COLE spent Saturday with Mildred ROBB.

- Wilson School: A large crowd attended the Children’s Day exercises at Pleasant Grove Church Sunday night.

- North Fork: Mrs. Henry MOELLER had been receiving treatment in the Mark GREER hospital for a severe carbuncle under her chin.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY children spent Sunday with Dow GREEN and family.

- North Fork: Misses Mildred and Leta ATKINS are spending this week in Kinmundy with their grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and other relatives.

- North Fork: Dow GREEN, Bert GARRETT, and Cecil GARRETT, and family spent Sunday evening at Orie ARNOLD’s.

- North Fork: Gilbert DOOLEN left Monday for Carbondale where he will attend school the next term.

- Omega: Several from here attended the Children’s Day program at Pleasant Grove Sunday night.

- Shanghai: Glen BRASEL had the misfortune of having a good horse which became overheated 1 day last week.

June 22, 1933:

- Mrs. William C. INGRAM died on June 16, 1933. Nancy Illinois, daughter of Colonel James W. and Elizabeth CLARK BOOTHE, was born Feb. 12, 1852. The other members of this immediate family have preceded her in death. Colonel and Mrs. BOOTHE came to Kinmundy with their family in 1858, their daughter, affectionately known as "Noie" was then 6 years old. Here she grew to womanhood. On July 19, 1875, Miss BOOTHE married James R. GRAY, and they had 2 sons: James Lemon, who died in infancy, and William Harvey of Champaign. On Sept. 8, 1880 her husband died. On March 1, 1887 she married Mr. William INGRAM, and she took to her heart his motherless children: Charles INGRAM of Oklahoma; Mrs. Nellie INGRAM HUSTON of Maroa, Ill.; and I.D. and R.L. INGRAM of Kinmundy. Of her own grandchildren, whom she so adored, were: Elizabeth GRAY ABNEY of Chicago; Anna GRAY DILAVOU of Champaign; and Lieut. James H. GRAY, Reserve Officer of the U.S. Air Corps. There are 2 great grandchildren: Betty Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ABNEY, and Joanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DILAVOU. Mrs. INGRAM lived 75 years of her life, with the exception of a year or 2 in Oklahoma, in Kinmundy. Of her intimate girl friends there are but 3 left - Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP, and Mrs. Abbie BABCOCK of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Harriett KING of Champaign. Services were held at the Methodist Church.

- Mrs. Rachel FENSTER celebrated her 89th birthday Sunday. At the birthday dinner were her daughters, Mrs. Nelson LINGENFELTER and Mrs. Kate SONGER; her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Roy FENSTER of Champaign; Miss Harriett DUNCAN of Champaign; and Miss Helen DICKENS of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank NELMS and grandson, Thomas LETTS, were fishing in a boat on the I.C. Lake Tuesday evening. Mrs. NELMS, in attempting to anchor the boat to some willows, fell overboard. And it is just as Mr. NELMS says, "No telling how many fish got away from me while I was getting her back into the boat."

- Shanghai: Last Wednesday a large crowd of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of E.H. GRAY and gave a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Cliff JACKSON, who’s home was destroyed by fire last Monday.

- East Zion News: Mrs. Cyrus ARNOLD and Mrs. Edwin ARNOLD were business callers and Vandalia Sat. afternoon.

- East Zion News: The ice cream supper at Arnold Chapel Saturday night was well attended.

- East Zion News: There will be an ice cream supper at Sandy Branch June 24th. Everybody is cordially invited.

- East Zion News: Irene LIVESAY and Lora BALLANCE were baptized Sunday afternoon after preaching at the East Fork Creek.

- East Zion News: Edwin ARNOLD and wife visited Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus ARNOLD and attended the baptism in the afternoon.

- Brown: Mr. Roscoe HOCKMAN and Miss Berniece MULVANY motored to Salem last Saturday and were married. They were accompanied by Russell and Letha MULVANY.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB entertained in honor of their daughter, Mildred’s birthday June 14, Fletcher COLE and family, T.A. McCULLEY and family, and Misses Martha and Ella JACKSON. Ice cream and cake were served.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harve BRANSON attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. J.P. FRANCE near Farina.

- Mrs. Grover JONES had the misfortune to fall Sunday on the porch of her home, and broke her collarbone.

June 29, 1933:

- Miss Lucille LUCAS entered the Effingham Clinic Monday where she underwent an operation for a hernia Tuesday.

- The Ray ZARLINGTON Comedians have pitched their tent in the City Park and are playing to good crowds. They have a very nice company and are playing clean shows. Just one of the many features of the show is a left-handed tuba player.

- On Friday evening the Community Birthday Circle wended their way to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER. All members were present, except 1 and with the guests the crowd number 78. The fine ice cream and cake were served until they cried, "No more, no more." As June was the birthday of several of the members, all were celebrated at this time.

- Meacham: Mr. Elmer BUTTS and family, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday evening.

- North Fork: The ice cream supper was well attended at Sandy Branch Saturday night.

- North Fork: Harold ROBB spent from Friday until Sunday with his grandparents, Willie GARRETT and wife.

- Mrs. Ruby GARRETT has been seriously ill but is slowly improving at this time.

- North Fork: Pid BASSETT, wife and babe visited at Willie GARRETT’s Monday.

- Elder School: There will be an ice cream supper at Pleasant Grove Church Saturday night, July 1.

- Shanghai: Last Thursday, a number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Howard DISS to help him celebrate his birthday. Cake and ice cream were served.

- Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and sons, Beryl and Charles, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Tom NEAVILL are visiting with Tom’s mother, Mrs. Lafe BASSETT.

- Meadow Branch: Bob ROBB was a caller at the Wes ROBB home Monday.

- Marcelline, Gail and Roy GARRETT of North Fork are the guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

July 6, 1933:

- Charles YOUNG, residing on a farm near LaClede, passed away Sunday evening at the age of 82. He had been ill for the past eight years. A few days ago he contracted smallpox, which was attributed to his death. The deceased was the father of Mr. Tony YOUNG of this city.

- Miss Mabel GARRETT of Wheeling, W. Va., is here for a visit of a week with her brother and family, the O.E. GARRETTs. Mr. GARRETT motored to Effingham Sunday, where he met his sister and accompanied her to Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Victor SMITH of Farina are parents of a 7½ lb. boy born July 1st, and named Ronald Keith. The mother was formerly Miss Ada HANNA of this city.

- Mr. A.J. JACKSON received word Sunday of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Frank GILLEY, of Patoka, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lester THALMAN, in Vandalia. Mrs. GILLEY was a former resident of Kinmundy, living here a number of years.

- Young School: R.F. MAXEY is on the sick list having an attack of appendicitis last week.

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Roy TELFORD, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON, and Mrs. Mabel EMBSER and daughter, Helen Marie, helped Mrs. WILKINSON celebrate her birthday Sunday.

- East Zion: Pid BASSETT, wife and babe spent Sunday with Selby GARRETT and family.

- East Zion: Rada GARRETT of Carbondale spent the weekend her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and family.

- Omega: Several from this community attended the ice cream social at Pleasant Grove Saturday night.

- Wilson School: A good number of relatives gathered at the KLEISS home Sunday and gave Mr. KLEISS a pleasant birthday surprise. Everyone did full justice to the delicious basket dinner, and ice cream, cake and lemonade was enjoyed in the afternoon. A list of those attending was printed.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.

July 13, 1933:

- Mr. Everett .J. DOWNEY died Monday in Hines Hospital in Dwight, Ill., where he had been taken just a few days before. He has been in very poor health for some time, due to lung trouble caused from being gassed while in the World War. The funeral was held at the Central Christian Church in Decatur, and the quartet composed of Rev. Lloyd LOVELL, Lewie SULLENS, Herschel ROGERS, and Leland BRASEL rendered the music. Interment was made at Glenwood Cemetery. Everett Jay DOWNEY, son of E.S. and Martha C. DOWNEY, was born in Decatur, Ill. on Dec. 23, 1894; and died July 10, 1933. He married to Miss Velva NIECE on Aug. 14, 1920, and they had 2 children,1 dying in infancy. He served in the World War. The deceased leaves his wife; and son, Jay, 8 years of age; 1 brother, E.S. DOWNEY; 2 sisters, Mrs. W.D. DAVIS and Mrs. Alden LEE, all of Decatur. Everett moved with his family from Decatur to Kinmundy about 4 years ago, where he was engaged in the Jewelry business.

- On June 30, the members of the Three K Club and their husbands with cakes, and ice cream freezers well filled, motored to the suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry SCRUBBY to remind Mrs. SCRUBBY of her (?) birthday. Upon arrival, the guests were invited in, Mrs. SCRUBBY wondering all the while what it was all about. Guests busied themselves and lighted the Japanese lanterns. Then the fun began when Paul PIPER, Fred ALEXANDER and Wilford SNELLING began on the ice cream. All the rest were busy trying to at least keep up, but when they were served the 15th dish, all gave up.

- On July 11, the West Side Birthday Club met with Mr. and Mrs. N.S. SUTTON to celebrate Mrs. SUTTON’s birthday. A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed by all.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT are the proud parents of a 9 lb. daughter, who made her arrival Wednesday, July 12th.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wallace HULTS are parents of a baby boy born July 9th.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bryan DOOLEN of Miami, Ariz. are parents of a baby daughter born Sunday in West Frankfort, Ill. hospital named Joanne.

- North Fork News (from last week): Dr. MILLER called to see Mrs. Bert GARRETT Sunday. She is some better at this writing.

- North Fork News (from last week): Mrs. Lora ARNOLD called on Mrs. Ruby GARRETT Tuesday p.m.

- Mr. and Mrs. Archie PATHEL and sons of Crete, Ill. and Mr. and Mrs. Harve BRANSON were in Effingham Friday at the home of Mrs. Tillie O’CONNELL for her birthday.

- Swift: Miss Lucille GARRETT spent Monday night and Tuesday with Helen WAINSCOTT.

- Swift: Gilbert DOOLEN and Rada GARRETT returned to Carbondale Tuesday after their 4th of July vacation.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Irma HEADLEY of near Springfield, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and family. She was accompanied by Mrs. Reta BROWN who visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom HAYNES.

- North Fork News: Dale ARNOLD and wife, and Monroe LANSFORD were callers at Orie ARNOLD’s Sunday p.m.

- East Zion News: Ruth BASSETT spent Monday with Roberta ARNOLD and celebrated her 14th birthday.

- East Zion News: Merle JONES and family, and James BASSETT and family ate ice cream with Willie LOWE’s Saturday night.

- Shanghai: Miss Grace ARNOLD of Cincinnati is visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD.

- Omega: A Revival Meeting is in progress at Pleasant Grove Church at the present time.

July 20, 1999:

- James Bird, son of George and Melvina NEAVILLE, was born Jan. 18, 1871, and died July 12, 1933. He never married, making his home with his mother. After her death in 1924, he lived alone. In the early years, he worked in the mine. He had spent all his life in Kinmundy, and had been in poor health for over 2 years. He leaves 5 brothers and 2 sisters: Fred and Lemon of Peoria, Ill.; Loyd of Pana, Ill.; Walter of Gary, Ind.; and Perry of this city; Mrs. Mabel BARTON of Florida; and Mrs. Jessie NEWMAN of New London, Wis. Services were held at the Nelms Funeral Parlors with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Airs CONANT have announced the marriage of their son, John, to Miss Doris JONES, the wedding being on July 14 in LeRoy, Ill. Mrs. CONANT was a teacher in the Pawnee, Ill. school the past year, as was Mr. CONANT. Mr. CONANT, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Airs CONANT, was graduated from Kinmundy High School with the Class of 1922, and later from U. of I. Since his graduation he has taught in the Ridgefarm and Pawnee High Schools.

- Mr. Jesse GEORGE died at his home in Colchester, Ill. July 14 after having suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a year ago. He was 72 years old at the time of death, and was a native of Kinmundy. About 25 years ago, he went to Colchester, where he was a farmer and married. He leaves the widow; 1 son, and 4 brothers, namely: Owen and Walter of this city; Chas. of Mattoon; and Diek of Odin; and 1 sister, Mrs. Maude HARREL of West Frankfort.

- Mrs. Louisa YUNG died at her home in Kinmundy on July 13. She has been a partial invalid since suffering from a stroke about 7 years ago while residing in their farm home, southwest of town. At this time they moved to town to be near their only living daughter. Louisa, the youngest daughter of Henry and Louise FOX MESTLEN, was born in Meaklenburg, Germany, Sept. 23, 1856. At an early age she became an orphan and spent her childhood with her aunt until at the age of 18 years when she left her native country and made the trip to America alone to make her home for awhile with her brothers in Pittsburgh, Penn. Later she went to Chicago and here met and married Fred YUNG in Aug. of 1880, and they had 4 children, 3 of whom preceded her in death, Lina, George, and Elizabeth. She leaves her husband, Fred YUNG; a daughter, Mrs. Alonzo FRENCH; a granddaughter, Alice FRENCH; a grandson, Howard CHARLTON of Vancouver, Wash.; 2 nieces, Mrs. Louis EBERT and Mrs. John EDWARDS of Chicago; and a nephew, Charles MESTLEN of Chicago. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- William WILEY was born in Kentucky on Apr. 11, 1862, and died at his home in Kinmundy, Ill. on July 16, 1933. His father and mother died when he was a child, leaving he and 1 brother. This only brother died several years ago. Mr. WILEY came to Marion county at the age of 15 years. Here in 1888, he married Miss Emma SIMMONS, and they had 5 children. The eldest daughter preceded him in death, and the 4 surviving children are: Harry of Alma, Ill.; Bertha (Mrs. Wm. RETZMEYER) of Centralia; Clyde of Rantoul; and Henry of Centralia. A foster-daughter, Edith, was reared in this home and loved as their own. He moved with his family from the farm to this city some 20 years ago. For the past 14 years, he has been caretaker of the Evergreen Cemetery. He leaves his wife; 3 sons; 1 daughter; 1 foster-daughter; and 3 grandsons. Services were held from the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. John C. LYNCH celebrated his 86th birthday Sunday, his birthday falling on that Saturday. There were 64 of his relatives present to honor him. At noon, the tables were spread in the yard and all did ample justice to the tasty viands. There were 2 birthday cakes, 1 baked by his sister, Mrs. Harriett ROBB of Decatur, and the other one baked by Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP of this city. Mr. LYNCH was born in Marion county and has lived his entire life here, with the exception of a few years spent in the West. His grandfather, Chas. LYNCH, came to Kinmundy 103 years ago and settled where the mill now stands. After contracting milk fever, he moved to Missouri, but remained there only a short time coming back and settling on a farm near the C. & E.I. shops at Salem. This farm is still in the hands of the LYNCH family. A long list of those present was printed.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD entertained at a family dinner Sunday in honor of their granddaughter, nee Audree GREEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. GREEN, who married to Mr. Orville SCHRODER of Patoka, took place in June. Mr. and Mrs. SCHRODER have made their home in Patoka. Other guests were: Mr. and Mrs. L.E. GREEN, son and daughter, of Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Robb GREEN and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER and children of North Fork; and Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN and daughters of Kinmundy.

- The SMITH family reunion was held Sunday at the community beach in Centralia, Ill. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Otis MALONE of Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs. MALONE being the sister of Mrs. R.J. SMITH of Kinmundy. The 55 guests were listed, and a picnic lunch was enjoyed, with swimming and baseball enjoyed in the afternoon.

- Harold SHUFELDT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT, and his brothers, killed a snake in their yard Sunday morning. They noticed quite a bulge on the snake and supposed it had swallowed a frog or something, but upon investigation, they found 57 young live snakes. They killed these also, which made a wholesale killing of snakes. In case of danger, a mother snake will swallow her young.

- Meacham: Tuesday evening, about 50 members of the Community Birthday Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER to help Mrs. SOLDNER celebrate her birthday. The young people gave a very nice program of singing and recitations.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mary MESSER, Mrs. Della HANSON, and Miss Mary FIELDS spent Sunday with John BASS and family. Cake and ice cream were enjoyed in the afternoon in honor of their son, Raymond’s birthday.

- Young School: Howard ROBB spent Monday night with Beryl DISS and his helped him celebrate his birthday.

- East Zion: James BASSETT and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Geo. LENHART spent part of last week at the Clyde GARRETT home helping care for her new grandson.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON called to see the new baby at the Clyde GARRETT home Friday night.

- North Fork: Pid BASSETT, wife and daughter, Evelyn, spent Sunday at Willie GARRETT’s.

- North Fork: Claude GARRETT and family, and Pid BASSETT and wife called at Bert GARRETT’s Sunday afternoon.

- Shanghai: Misses Emma ARNOLD of Olney, Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield; and Ruby ARNOLD of East Moline, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD. Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and sons were Sunday dinner guests there.

- Mrs. J.H. NELMS, Mrs. Elizabeth SWIFT, Miss Valda SWIFT, and Mr. John HEATON motored to Paris, Ill. Sunday to help celebrate Mrs. NELM’s son, Harry DENNIS’, birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE and son Jesse, and Mr. W.T. PHILLIPS and sister, Myrtle, motored to Decatur Monday where Jesse underwent a medical exam. They returned that evening and on Wednesday Jesse entered Decatur and Macon Hospital in Decatur, Ill., where he will receive treatment for a few days before undergoing an operation.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER received word they have a new grandson and granddaughter. Donald Lee weighed 6 lbs., born at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell ARNOLD in Logansport, Ind. Margaret LaDonne was born July 17 weighing 5 lbs., and is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene ALEXANDER in Champaign.

- North Fork Club: The June meeting of the North Fork Club was held at the home of Mrs. Icy GARRETT, where the day was enjoyed by all present. At the noon hour the usual potluck dinner was served, after which time was spent in quilting for the hostess. Guests of the club were Mrs. Emma BALLANCE, Mrs. Hattie GREEN, Mrs. Minnie ATKINS, Mrs. Dorothy SULLENS, Mrs. Ruth DOOLEN, and Miss Florence BUNDY. The July meeting has been postponed until Aug. 3, on account of the Reunion, and will meet at that time with Mrs. Chas. ROBB.

July 27, 1933:

- Mr. J.S. KNISELEY died at his home in Salem on Wed. of last week, having been ill for 18 months with cancer. He was born and reared in the Omega vicinity. His life’s work was school teaching, and he often remarked that one of his most pleasant years spent in this profession, was spent in the Kinmundy schools. Services were held from the Presbyterian Church in Salem with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. Mr. KNISELEY realized his condition some time ago and made his own funeral arrangements and dictated his own obituary. On Feb. 10, 1861, Mr. and Mrs. George A. KNISELEY, a respected and well known couple living near the village of Omega, welcomed into their home a little son whom they christened John Scott. He attended public schools 4 or 5 months of the year and remained on the farm until of age. He attended Teachers’ College for 3 years and entered the teaching profession. He taught 34 terms of school and 2 terms as County Superintendent of Marion county. He served as postmaster of Omega under President Cleveland, and 2 terms as twp. collector of Omega twp. He served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He married Mrs. M.C. HENSLEY, of Omega, Aug. 3, 1899, the same year entering to school work at Kinmundy. He died July 19, 1933, and leaves an invalid wife; 2 step-sons, Frank HENSLEY of Salem; and Clark HENSLEY of Edwardsville; a granddaughter, Martha HENSLEY, who lived at the KNISELEY home and was her grandfather’s companion and pal, besides 1 other grandchild; 3 brothers, Wm. A. and G.W. of Omega; and Mart of Granite City. The schedule of the funeral services which the deceased arranged was also printed, and #12 was "Interment at Kinmundy. Service to begin promptly at 1:30." He also wrote a poem about his death which was include in the obituary.

- Mrs. Cecil A. DENNISON died at her home in St. Louis on July 19 at the age of 59 years. Services were held from the Lupton Funeral Home with interment in Vandalia Cemetery. She leaves her husband, and 1 son, Van. Mr. DENNISON is the son of Mrs. Amelia DENNISON of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert BINGAMAN celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary at their home on July 19th. They invited the West Side Thimble Club to enjoy this celebration with them. The wedding cake, made by Mr. John FRENCH, was an artistic feat to grace the table.

- On July 19, a large group of relatives and friends enjoyed a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry HOWELL of Farina. A long list of those attending was printed.

- The 50th Annual Soldiers and Sailors Reunion is in full blast in Salem this week.

- Gov. Henry HORNER has permitted to become a law without his signature, which makes a wife, as well as the husband, liable for alimony.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mrs. Mamie BASSETT spent one day last week with their parents, Willie GARRETT and wife.

- North Fork News: Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Charlie DOOLEN spent last Thursday night at Guy ARNOLD’s and enjoyed ice cream.

- North Fork News: Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY spent several days this week at the Clyde GARRETT home.

- Swift: Lucille GARRETT, Helen WAINSCOTT and Richard SCHWABE and Xon ALEXANDER spent Sunday at the Okaw River.

- Swift: Miss Rada GARRETT returned home Friday from Carbondale where she had completed another term of school.

Aug. 3, 1933:

- Mr. and Mrs. S.G. WILLIAMS of Alma, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 30, 1933, by a host of relatives and friends coming in and bringing well filled baskets. At 11 o’clock the wedding ceremony was solemnized, Rev. WRIGHT officiating. They were attended by their sons, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. WILLIAMS of Champaign, and Mr. and Mrs. Noah WILLIAMS of Danville. After dinner, music was furnished by Mrs. Noah WILLIAMS of Danville. The long list of those attending was printed.

- Jesse GEORGE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE, underwent an operation in Decatur Thursday having a goitre removed. He is getting along fine.

- Thwarts Kidnapping: One day last week, two strange men stopped at the residence of Mr. E.G. FORD in Alma, and called him out to their car. Mr. FORD did not like their looks very much. The driver asked him to come around on the other side of the car so he could give him his card. But Mr. FORD would not go and the fellow would not hand his card through the car. At this, Mr. FORD merely walked away and left them. When they drove away, they made the remark that they would see him in Chicago next week. It all sounded rather mysteriously and Mr. FORD sincerely believes that they were intending to kidnap him.

- Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP received word of the death of her brother, Mr. Clark CLAYTOR, who died at his home in Cheyenne, Wyo., July 23, from cancer of the stomach. He was 80 years old, and leaves a widow and 3 children. Mr. CLAYTOR was born in Ohio, coming to Kinmundy when a boy, where he grew to manhood.

- Miss Dorothy HAMILTON, daughter of Mrs. Yetta HAMILTON, formerly of Kinmundy, was married to Mr. Leo KEEMAN, son of Mrs. Sol EVELAND, of Vandalia, in Decatur on July 15 at the home of Rev. George KLINE, of the Free Methodist Church. They were attended by the brother-in-law and sister of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer FELLWOOK of Decatur. The bride graduated from Vandalia H.S. in 1933. The couple will make their home in Vandalia.

- Zeke’s Original Favorite Stock Co. will be here all next week with their tent pitched in the City Park. Mr. HARRIS, the manager, has cut the price of admission in keeping with the times to 10 cents for all.

- O.K. MILLER, Art SCHMIDT, A.H. MILLER, and Mr. and Mrs. C.S. FOX went fishing on the Ohio River near Elizabethtown last Wednesday. A.H. MILLER and Art SCHMIDT returned Friday evening. They reported that it had rained all the time they were there and consequently did not catch many fish. O.K. MILLER and Mr. and Mrs. FOX returned home Sunday and had a different story. They brought home about 48 lbs. of smaller fish and 1 nice 30 lb. catfish. They all say they are fed up on fish now.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH, Mrs. Alice MOTCH, and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN spent Tuesday evening in Centralia with Geo. MOTCH, who has typhoid fever.

- Swift: Mack ROBB and wife, and Lucille GARRETT ate Sunday dinner at the Ren WAINSCOTT home.

- Elder School: The Revival Meeting at Pleasant Grove closed last Friday night.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Lora Agnes JONES spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mildred ROBB.

- Meacham: Mr. John WEISS and family attended a party Sunday evening at the home of Mr. Henry JASPER, in honor of the birthday of Miss Naomi SCHNEIDER.

- Meacham: Miss Helen HAGENSEE entertained a number of girlfriends at her home Tuesday being her birthday.

- East Zion News: Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE spent Sunday with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and family.

- Mrs. EDWARDS has visited relatives in Kinmundy a number of times. She would have been 80 years old on Aug. 19th. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. ALLEN accompanied by Mrs. Edith BRUBAKER of near Salem, left Saturday to attend the funeral at Newark, Ohio, her former home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Joy FIELDS have a baby girl born Monday night. No name that has been proposed thus far, is good enough for her.

Aug. 10, 1933:

- William Emery BROWN, son of Isaac B. and Malinda BROWN, was born in Steeleville, Ill. on Sept. 16, 1843, where he grew to manhood. During the Civil War, he enlisted with Co. F. 154th Regiment. After his discharge, he moved his family to Pana, living there several years. He married Miss Sarah C. SMITH, April 13, 1876, and they had 1 daughter, Mrs. Amy FURRY, now of Salem, Ill. He resided in Kansas for a few years. He returned to this state and took up residence in this community, where he has lived for 41 years until he died Aug. 4, 1933 of arterio sclerosis. He leaves his wife; 1 daughter, Mrs. Amy FURRY of Salem; and 1 grandson, William FURRY of Salem. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The MATTHEWS Reunion was held in the Bryan Memorial Park in Salem Aug. 6th. A picnic dinner was served. The list of those attending was printed.

- Mrs. Wayne WHITLOCK, nee Anna SEXTON, and daughters of Spearfish, S.D. have been in Kinmundy visiting Mrs. WHITLOCK’s sisters, Miss Della SEXTON and Mrs. H.M. FISHER.

- Mr. Jesse REESE entered the Effingham Clinic last week and underwent an operation for appendicitis.

- Alma will hold their annual Homecoming Aug. 13 in Jollywoods park. The program will be under the management of Mr. Tom McCARTAN, a former resident of Alma.

- North Fork: Willie GARRETT spent Sunday with their son, Frank and family.

- North Fork: Mrs. Pearl LENHART visited Monday with her daughter, Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.

- East Zion: C.I. DOOLEN and sister, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, were Sunday visitors at the Chas. ARNOLD home.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim BASSETT and children spent Sunday with Jack OSBORNE and family.

- Omega: A birthday dinner was held at the Herbert MONICAL home Sunday in honor of Mrs. MONICAL’s father, S.J. WAGGONER with a large crowd attending.

- Meacham: Mr. Ruben FULFER received word Monday of the death of his step-father, Mr. INLOW of Centralia.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn DAVIS have a 10 lb. daughter born Aug. 5, named Mildred Arlene.

Aug. 17, 1933:

- Fred YUNG died Monday after a week’s illness at his home in this city. It was said that he was never sick before in his life and that he died mostly from a broken heart. His good wife died just 1 month ago and the shock of her death seemed to be too much for him. Mr. and Mrs. YUNG made their home on a farm west of this city for several years, moving to Kinmundy a few years ago owing to the health of Mrs. YUNG. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Frederick YUNG, son of George and Catherine BONER YUNG, was born in Baden, Germany on March 15, 1848, and died Aug. 14, 1933. He left his home at an early age to come to America. He first made Pittsburgh his home, later Chicago, and from there he came to Kinmundy, where he located on a farm southwest of town. While making Chicago his home, he met and married Louisa MESTLIN, who for 53 years was his companion. Though she was an invalid for 7 years, he never tired of the extra task of caring for her, but she died 1 month ago. They had 4 children: Lucy, Lins, George and Elizabeth. All excepting Lucy, now Mrs. Alonzo FRENCH, have preceded him in death. He also leaves a granddaughter, Alice FRENCH; and a grandson, Howard CHARLTON of Vancouver, Wash.

- Mr. Fred O. GRISSOM has been appointed postmaster for the Kinmundy office. He received his appointment last Sunday morning and in the same mail, the present postmaster, George H. BARGH, received a notice that Mr. GRISSOM had been appointed. Mr. BARGH has made us an excellent postmaster for the past 10 years, and we could find no fault with his services. The only place George fell down was by not getting enough votes lined up over the country to re-elect HOOVER last fall. Miss Ella JACKSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON has been named the assistant in the postoffice.

- On Aug. 5th, Miss Irma Lucille BUNDY became the bride of Mr. Raymond G. CHRISTY at the home of the bride’s brother, Mark BUNDY in Gillette, Wyo. Mr. and Mrs. Allan MORRIS attended the couple. The bride is daughter of S.L. BUNDY of Kinmundy, Ill.. She has lived in Gillette, Wyo. since early childhood. Both Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTY are graduates of Gillette H.S. with class of 1928 in Gillette. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle CHRISTY of Gillette, and is an employee of E.R. PINES Food Store.

- Omega: A number of men, women, boys and girls are in Alma this week helping harvest the peach crop.

- Omega: Several of the people of this community were at the Chas. MONICAL home Sunday where Mr. Stewart HANKS celebrated his birthday with a basket dinner.

- Elder School: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. ENLOW at Centralia Thursday.

- Meadow Branch: Harry CHEADLE and Bob ROBB were callers at the Wes ROBB home Tuesday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Tom ADAMS celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home on the Clay and Marion county line. Nearly 100 people attended.

- The HASSEBROCK Reunion, which is an annual affair, was held Aug. 13 at Centralia with an exceptionally large crowd attending.

- The PARRILL reunion was held Sunday in Salem at Bryan Memorial Park. A list of those attending was printed.

Aug. 24, 1933:

- The fifth annual MAXEY - HARVEY Reunion was held August 20 in Bryan Park in Salem, Ill. Nearly 100 were in attendance. The young people enjoyed the play ground and swimming pool. Names of those attending were listed.

- On Apr. 20th, 100 hundred relatives of Mrs. Katie HASSEBROOK gathered at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie GERHARDT, to help her celebrate her 69th birthday. This was also the birthday of Mrs. Katie WACHHOLZ and Walter REISS, who were among the guests. All came with well filled baskets and a long table was set up on the lawn. At this meeting it was decided to make this an annual reunion of the HOEHNE relatives. Names of those attending were listed.

- A baby boy, Clarence Vernon, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SIPES, on Aug. 15. He lived but 4 hours and is now sleeping by his little brother, Maurice Dudley, in Evergreen Cemetery. The mother was formerly Miss Helen CRAIG.

- Mrs. Wm. HAMMER was taken to the Effingham hospital Sunday in the J.H. NELMS ambulance, with an attack of appendicitis. She is greatly improved and will undergo an operation in a few days.

- Omega: Some of our folks attended the basket dinner at Pleasant Grove Sunday, all reporting a nice time.

- Mrs. Irma HAMMER has entered St. Anthony’s Hospital for treatment.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles HENNINGER and little son of Altamont visited Sunday with the Ira MARSHALL family. They were accompanied to Vandalia Sunday by Miss Ruth MARSHALL, who will visit there before taking up her school work as teacher at Halsey H.S.

- Wilson School: Clarence VERNON, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SIPES, was born Aug. 15, but died Aug. 16. He is survived by his parents, and 1 sister, Melba.

- Wilson School: Marion SHUFELDT and family, Frank KOLB and family, Chris MEYER and family, and Wm. MEYER and son, Charles, attended a surprise dinner at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Kate HASSELBROCK near St. Peter on Sunday. More than 100 relatives and friends attended.

- Swift: Miss Lucille GARRETT spent Saturday and Saturday night with Miss Helen WAINSCOTT.

- Swift: Elsworth HARVEY and family, Pid HARVEY and wife, and Cecil HARVEY and girlfriend of Ridgefarm, have been visiting relatives and attended the HARVEY Reunion on Sunday.

- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Oren ALDERSON have a baby girl born Aug. 15.

- A baby boy was born to Mrs. Loy MORRIS at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.B. NELMS on Aug. 21. He weighed 7 lbs. and named Loy Lionel.

- Mr. C.I. DOOLEN and Mr. Bert GARRETT motored to Springfield, Ill. Sunday to visit Mr. GARRETT’s daughter, who is receiving treatment in St. John’s Hospital in that city.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.M. GRAY of Urbana have a baby daughter born Aug. 14 weighing 8½ lbs. and named Nancy Jean. The mother is formerly Miss Gene DOOLEN of this city.

Aug. 31, 1933:

- The 4th annual BASS Reunion was held at Kitchell Park in Pana on Aug. 27th. Relatives arrived with well filled baskets for the noon meal. A list of those attending was printed.

- Mr. and Mrs. M.C. CROSSETT, daughter Rhoda Belle, and Miss Velma RAINEY of Granite City, motored out and surprised his mother, and helped her celebrate her 75th birthday Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles SHUFELDT with daughters of Salem, were afternoon callers. Mrs. CROSSETT received many nice presents, cards and letters of congratulations.

- The family of Rev. and Mrs. E.T. CARROLL of Kinmundy, held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold FINKENBINDER, Route 1, Kell, Ill. during the week of Aug. 21st. It was the first time in 13 years that the majority of the children had been home together. All but one of the twelve children and their grandchildren were present and spent the week on the farm. The oldest son, Capt. F.O. CARROLL of the U.S. Army is stationed at Panama and was unable to attend. The children present were: Stanley W. CARROLL and wife of Chicago; Vincent KEPLEY and wife of Greenville, Ill.; and Mrs. James M. KENDALL of Woodbury Heights, N.J.; Mrs. Dale WARREN and husband of Bethany, Ill.; Mrs. G. Forest METCALF and husband of Schenactady, N.Y.; Benjamin H. and Paul CARROLL of White Plains, N.Y.; Robert, Helen Esther, and Donald, of Kinmundy; Mrs. Harold FINKENBINDER and husband, Kent. Grandchildren present included Paul and Lois FINKENBINDER, Warren and Mona CARROLL, James M. KENDALL, Jr.; Thomas Carroll WARREN, and Allen and Betty D