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Jan. 3, 1935:

- Kinmundy is again in the limelight when it comes to a wreck. But unlike the "Harahan" wreck which happened Jan. 21, 1912, there were no casualties. Illinois Central Train No. 4, known as the "Louisianne", pulled by 2 engines, was making about 65 miles per hour through here Sunday morning at 3:30 o’clock, when an axle broke on the back engine, throwing one of its drive wheels. This happened by the old coal mine which is located just outside the north city limits. Just the exact cause of the wreck will never be known, but it is the supposition that a piece of steel on one of the rods derailed the back trucks of the tender, spreading the rails. When these trucks dropped down, the engines cut loose from the rest of the train. The baggage car behind the engines, which was used for mail storage, jumped the tracks but stayed upright on the road bed. The next car, the mail car, went down the embankment on its side and landed in the coal mine pond. The above picture shows it very plainly. The next car was the express car, which also landed in the pond but remained upright. The rest of the cars remained upright. Both engines, with the exception of the back trucks of the back tender, stayed on the track and coasted about a miles before they stopped. They had no air with which to stop. The front engine was driven by Tom INSKIP and the second one by W.H. "Pigakin" RYAN, and the conductor was Sam HAMILTON. Mr. RYAN said he thought his engine never would stop. After the engines did not stop, the front engine cut loose and went on to Farina where they reported the wreck and then came on back here on the south bound main. There were 12 coaches on the train and 10 of them were wrecked. The southbound main remained clear. Dr. MILLER of this city, and Dr. HOLSON of Farina, were summoned immediately to give first aid to the injured. Out of the 145 passengers, 35 received treatment for small cuts and bruises. The most seriously injured of any was a mail clerk, Roy STEAGALL, who received a deep scalp would. The most of them were considerably excited. The good engine took the 2 cars on north while all of the passengers were loaded on Train No. 6 (Panama Limited) and taken on to Chicago. There were 3 mail clerks. Besides Mr. STEAGALL, there were Mr. Frank MARTIN and Mr. Guy O’HERN. Mr. O’HERN was left here in charge of the mail car while the others went on to Chicago on No. 8. In an interview with Mr. O’HERN, he said that they knew they were in a wreck and when the water began pouring in, they supposed they were in a river. He donned a pair of hip boots and salvaged the mail from the car. The mail and baggage was loaded on train No. 2 Sunday afternoon. Mail was fished out of the pond Sunday and Monday. There was considerable express in the express car, among which was one lion and 2 leopards. The express messenger was sitting in his chair when the crash came. The lights went out and all he could think of was that lion and 2 leopards being loose. But they weren’t. All of the contents of this car was unloaded and taken by truck to Effingham. Nothing seemed to be damaged except some cream was spilled. The lion and leopards were enroute to a circus in Indiana. There was about 350 feet of track torn up and it was necessary to have every section crew between Mattoon and Centralia on the job, besides several local men were put to work on the tracks and unloading the express and mail cars. Two wreckers, one from Mattoon and one from Centralia, were busy all day Sunday. A larger wrecker from Carbondale replaced the Centralia wrecker Monday and Tuesday. The crews labored until Tuesday noon before all of the cars were back on the track. It will be several days before the track will be back in shape as the tender trucks cut off the ends of the ties for about a mile. The mail car was the most damaged. From its appearance, it evidently went down on its side and then took a nosedive, falling back on its side. The rest of the cars went in a straight line and remained coupled together. They gave the appearance that they followed underground rails. The embankment where the cars left the rails had a gradual slope and the earth was soft. Had the embankment been steep, it would have been a different story. Some of the metropolitan dailies carried some wild and wooly stories about this wreck. One in particular carried a story, a column in length, about 10 lions and 5 tigers being loose, or supposed to be loose, and finally ended by saying that they weren’t loose. And devoted about 1 small paragraph to the wreck itself. It was rumored that a transient was riding this train, some said on the blinds, some said on the steps and still others said underneath. But nothing was ever found to substantiate this rumor. (A picture was included from this wreck, plus the train wreck from 1912.)

- On Oct. 30, 1934 Miss Blanche KAISER married Ernest WIDDIS in Glendale, Cal. Mrs. WIDDIS came here from her native state, Nebraska. Mr. WIDDIS is son of Irving WIDDIS of Long Beach, and came from Illinois. The couple will reside in Glendale.

- Dwight Thomas, 9 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight WIMBERLY of Salem, died Sunday from measles and pneumonia. The mother was formerly Miss Ella COLE, a sister of Geo. and Fletcher COLE.

- East Zion: Marvin BASSETT and Duane WALTON spent Saturday night with Ancil, Lyle, and Beryl ARNOLD.

- East Zion: Irene LIVESAY spent Sunday with Francis and Juanita NEILSON.

- East Zion: Marvin BASSETT, who attends high school in Kinmundy, spent Christmas week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim BASSETT, and sister, Ruth.

- Meadow Branch: Glenn ROBB and family of Salem, and Pid BASSETT and family visited Sunday with Wes ROBB and family.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER, Mr. See MILLICAN and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON ate supper last Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS.

- Elder School: Conrad REPEC was out of school a few days last week, he having injured his eye.

Jan. 10, 1935:

- Monda Eileen SILLS died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dewey LACEY, who resides on the Fish farm east of this city on Wednesday. The deceased lived with her father in Alma twp. until 8 days ago when she was brought here to be cared for by her sister. Kidney trouble caused her death.

- Mrs. Mabel BOOHER of Champaign, but formerly of Farina, was here yesterday and rented the Donovan building recently vacated by Pauline MORRIS and will open a beauty parlor therein in a few days. She comes well recommended. We know the ladies are going to rejoice over this.

- The body of Mrs. Julius VARNEY, formerly Miss Velma CONANT of the Sandy Branch Community, was brought here yesterday on the I.C. Train No. 1. The body was taken to the Linton & Beery Undertaking Establishment where it was viewed by many friends, before being taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Valinda CONANT, west of this city. Services will be held from the CONANT home and interment made in Sandy Branch Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. VARNEY were proprietors of a high class meat market in Elgin, Ill. On Monday, for some unknown reason, Mr. VARNEY shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. News of the catastrophe did not reach here until Tuesday. Mr. B.F. LINTON, in company with 2 of Mrs. VARNEY’s brothers, Marvin and William, set out Tuesday for Elgin to bring the body back. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth HARVEY had been notified Tuesday morning and immediately left their home in Ridgefarm for Elgin and were there when the boys arrived.

- Mr. W.R. DOOLEN has moved his barber shop from the J.H. NELMS building to the ROHRBOUGH building formerly occupied by Harry EAGAN. Mr. NELMS will soon move into his own building.

- East Zion: Jim BASSETT and family spent Sunday at the John GILLESPIE home. Miss Mable GILLESPIE accompanied them for a visit.

- East Zion: Donald ARNOLD and wife of Decatur are parents of a 9˝ lb. boy.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Burrell SULLENS are parents of a baby boy born Jan. 4th.

- North Fork: Sunday, Jan. 6, was the 74th birthday of Mrs. Nancy GREEN. W.L. GREEN and family, Mrs. Myrtle LANSFORD and children, Tom JONES, wife and son, Albert, also Misses Bertha and Mae GREEN, and Frank GREEN enjoyed a birthday dinner with her. She received nearly 50 cards.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT, wife and son, Carroll Mac, spent Sunday with Bob GREEN and family.

- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and family, visited Sunday in Kinmundy with her father, C.I. DOOLEN.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem came home Saturday to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB.

Jan. 17, 1935:

- Margaret Velma, daughter of Eli and Valinda CONANT, was born Aug. 2, 1894, in Oklahoma and died in Roselle, Ill. on Jan. 7, 1935. When a tiny babe, she came with her parents to Illinois and they settled on a farm west of Kinmundy, near the present home of her mother and here and again to Julius VARNEY. On Aug. 2, 1910, she was united in marriage to H.E. LAWRENCE and in later years was again married to James MOODINGER and again to Julius VARNEY. On Oct. 14, 1914, her father died. She leaves her mother, Mrs. Valinda CONANT, 2 sisters and 3 brothers, namely, Elma HARVEY of Ridgefarm, Ill., Nelle ROBB, Marvin, Elvin and William, of near Kinmundy, and 18 nephews and nieces. Services were held at the home of Mrs. Valinda CONANT with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mondas Eileen, youngest daughter of Ellis and Millie SILLS was born in Omega twp. on June 6, 1917, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dewey LACEY, near Kinmundy on Jan. 9, 1935. She spent her childhood in Alma twp. where she attended grammar school at Happy Hollow, later attending high school in Alma. She leaves her father; 2 brothers, Bryan, and Robert of Alma; 4 sisters, Minnie E. SMITH and Yuthel E. FOSTER of Salem, Gladys B. LACEY of Kinmundy, and Blanche C. PERRY of Alma; 5 nieces and 2 nephews; an aged grandfather, a number of aunts and uncles, and a dear friend, Earl HANKS of Salem. Services were held from the Alma M.E. Church with interment in Parker Cemetery in Clay Co.

- Jan. 13, being the 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. MAXEY, their son, Marion, and Mrs. H.H. MAXEY, planned a surprise. Needless to say the surprise was complete. A basket dinner was enjoyed. 4 birthdays were also celebrated: Dale MAXEY’s, age 5, Jan. 13, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. MAXEY; also their twin granddaughters, Darlene and Dorene MAXEY, 1 year old, Jan. 12; also Miss Gladys MERCER’s 12th birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.H. MAXEY, Omer, Wm. and Buddie Earl, Alma; Misses Gladys CAVINS and Alice DUNCAN, Salem; R.W. MAXEY and family, Marion Elder, Marshall SPENCER and family, Denard MERCER and family, Earl LANE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WILKINSON, sons Kenneth and Xon. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, Mrs. Anna MARLOW, Geo. FIELDS, and Burdette MAXEY.

- Mr. Ed SHAFFER of Meacham twp., who has been an inmate of the County Farm since October, died last Wednesday and was buried in the family lot at Evergreen Cemetery on Thursday.

- Jesse GEORGE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE, who has been in the Effingham Clinic the past week for a medical examination, is reported as feeling a little better. Not much change can be expected as treatments have not been started as yet. He will celebrate his 21st birthday on Jan. 21st, as a patient in St. Anthony’s Hospital.

- Green Ridge: 22 young people gathered at the home of Forrest WILLIAMS Saturday and helped his son, Elford, celebrate his 18th birthday.

- Green Ridge: We are sorry to hear of Buster BENDER being badly burned while starting the fire Saturday morning. He was taken to Salem Hospital for treatment.

- Meacham: This community was saddened by the death of Mrs. Ed SHAFFER last Tuesday at the County home. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Meacham: The young people of the community had a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben FULFER, it being Miss Wilma Gene’s birthday.

- Young School: The 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. HARVEY of Ridgefarm, and Mr. and Mrs. R.F. MAXEY was celebrated Friday at the W.F. HARVEY home. Mr. and Mrs. MAXEY entertained with an oyster supper. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil HARVEY, and Billy HARVEY of Ridgefarm; Mr. and Mrs. Orville HARVEY of Arcola; Mr. and Mrs. R.W. MAXEY and son, George, Misses Martha and Laura MAXEY, and Dale MAXEY.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Lorraine BAYLIS, Earl DOOLEN, and Dale HAMMER spent Saturday evening with Miss Mildred ROBB.

- Mr. George TOMLINSON of Salem is not in the best of health, and is taking treatments in St. Louis at Barnes Hospital.

- Miss Katherine WORMLEY entertained at dinner Monday in honor of Miss Margaret WARREN’s birthday. Later they motored to Salem where they enjoyed a show at the Lyric.

Jan. 24, 1935:

- Jan. 19, 1935 being the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS, they planned to celebrate it on Sunday at their home south of Kinmundy with a goose dinner. They weather man interfered and the roads were impassible for cars, therefore only a few of the neighbors and friends were able to be present. Nevertheless, when the well filled baskets were emptied and spread, a most sumptuous dinner was enjoyed. They were the recipient of several beautiful gifts and flowers. Those present were: Henry MAGSAMEN of Pesotum; Mrs. Jennie STOCK, C.R. HEATON and family, Chester KLINE and family, Early LANE and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY.

- Patsy Ann, aged 1 month and 2 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson HARPER, died at the family home southeast of this city on Saturday following an attack of whooping cough. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Berenice DAVIS, wife of Frank V. DAVIS, died at her home in this city Sunday. She had been a sufferer of this dreaded malady for the past year. Realizing her condition, she made all her funeral arrangements, picked her own burial dress, and wrote her own obituary. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Berenice DAVIS, daughter of Andrew M. and Matilda YOUNG, was born Jan. 2, 1872, at Mason, Ill. When about 7 years of age she moved with her parents to Kinmundy. At the 17 years of age, she was converted at the M.E. Church, and later moved to Indianapolis, Ind. She married Frank V. DAVIS on Dec. 16, 1894 in Indianapolis, and they had 2 children: Leona, now Mrs. Ora SCHWABE, and Fay, who died Apr. 15, 1928. Upon the death of her father in 1900, she moved with her family to Kinmundy to care for her aged mother, and has remained in the old home ever since. She leaves her husband, 1 daughter and 2 grandchildren.

- Last Friday being Mr. R.M. ATKINS 75th birthday, and Saturday being Raymond ATKINS 25th birthday, several relatives and friends came in Sunday and gave them a big surprise. At noon at sumptuous dinner was served, the center of the table being decorated with a large double-deck white cake with 75 lighted candles.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON entertained Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WILKINSON of Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of Alma, to a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. WILKINSON’s 76th birthday, which occurred Jan. 22nd. Mr. WILKINSON is enjoying the best of health and says he is good for another 76 years.

- Mr. Jesse GEORGE, who has been a patient of the Effingham Clinic, celebrated his 21st birthday anniversary by having his tonsils removed.

- Mr. Chas. F. PRUETT has been seriously ill the past week with a gall bladder infection. Sunday morning he was taken to East St. Louis to the home of Dr. HOUSH, where he is being treated.

- Mrs. Tom JONES has received an announcement of the marriage of her mother, Burdette BAYLIS, and Miss Rose Mary ROSS, both of Chicago, being performed on Dec. 31, 1934. Mr. BAYLIS is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James H. BAYLIS of this city, and has many friends here where he always made his home until 4 years ago when he moved to Chicago, where he has since been employed. They will reside in Chicago.

- On Jan. 15th, a number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.W. GEORGE where they cut and sawed the winter’s supply of wood for them. Mr. GEORGE has been ill the past year with cancer of the face. Mrs. GEORGE, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. A.A. MALINSKY, and Mrs. Mel GRAY served a delicious dinner. The following assisted in getting the wood: Glenn BRASEL, Harry BRASEL, Mel GRAY, Emmett GRAY, Carl GRAY, Frank JONES, Dale BALLANCE, Cecil SHREFFLER; Ross HANNA, John MILLER, Colton WOOLSEY, Shirley LEE, and Harvey HANNA.

- A poem in Memory of Ezra Carl HARPER, who died Jan. 19, 1934, was printed.

- East Zion: Alta COX and Otha BASSETT, Ruth BASSETT, and Edith SOUTIER spent Sunday with Mrs. Jesse JONES and daughter.

- East Zion: Ellis BASSETT, wife and babe spent Sunday with Elmer BASSETT and daughter, Edith.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Louis JONES are parents of a baby boy born Jan. 21st.

- Wilson School: Jess CHARLTON and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim CHARLTON spent Monday with Cecil LANE and wife helping him celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary by helping them butcher.

- Alma: Henry Jacob BENDER, better known to his many friends as "Buster", was seriously burned Jan. 12, while starting the fire. At the present time he is in a very weakened condition in the Salem Hospital.

- Alma: Mr. and Mrs. Norby HOLDER are parents of a 9˝ lb. son born Jan. 16th.

- Alma: Miss Mary WINKS is reported ill with appendicitis.

- Omega: Funeral services were held at Bee Branch last Friday for Mabel WHITE who died in Dixon Hospital. Interment in Iuka Cemetery.

- Omega: Clarence WHITE of Hammond, Ind. was here last week attending the funeral of his sister.

- Elder School: Several from this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Mabel WHITE COLCLASURE Friday at Bee Branch.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Fenton NEAL are parents of a baby boy born Jan. 16 named Bobbie.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Dave COURSON and Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT were in Dix, Ill. Saturday and Sunday attending the funeral of Mr. M.A. OSBORNE, an uncle of Mrs. COURSON.

- Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and wife visited Sunday with Charlie ROBB and wife.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Mildred ROBB accompanied the A.J. JACKSON family to St. Louis Sunday.

- Elder School: Miss Lucille SHAFFER returned home from Salem Thursday where she had been caring for her brother and family, who had the measles.

- Green Ridge: The little son of Burl SULLENS died Tuesday aged 14 days. Interment was made in Allmon Cemetery.

Jan. 31, 1935:

- Mr. Loyd HAMMER received a telephone call from his sister, Grace, Tuesday, announcing the sudden death of her husband, Harry LINDER. Mr. LINDER was at his work in the New York Central Shops in Elkhart, Ind., and died of heart trouble. The funeral will be held in Elkhart Friday. Besides his wife, Mr. LINDER leaves 3 sons and 1 daughter.

- Mr. Richard SCHWABE and Miss Helen WAINSCOTT surprised their many friends when they motored to Salem Monday and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. Arno SMITH and Miss Elizabeth ARNOLD. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ora SCHWABE, and has spent his entire life in this community, attending the local schools and working in the cheese factory. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT residing west of this city. She is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘30.

- Mrs. Amelia DENNISON passed the 90th mile stone on Jan. 29. In honor of the occasion, her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BOYD, entertained to dinner on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WILKINSON of Centralia; Mr. W.R. JACK of daughter, Miss Florence, of this city; and Mr. Glenn BARKSDALE of Salem. The only son, Cecil, of St. Louis was unable to be present for the occasion. Mrs. DENNISON is enjoying exceedingly good health and until 2 years ago, she has made her own home with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. BOYD. Mrs. DENNISON was born in Washington Co., near Nashville, Ill. on Jan. 29, 1845. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth PATE. Her great ambition was to become a nurse in the Civil War, but her parents protested and she took up school teaching. When 11 years of age, she moved with her parents to a farm near Hoyleton. Here she met and married Horace DENNISON in 1864. 51 years ago, this family settled on a farm east of this city. In 1900, her husband died, and in 1918 her daughter, Irene, died. She has 3 living children: Cecil of St. Louis; Edith of this city; and Estella of Centralia; also 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. DENNISON is very spry for her age, and spends most of her idle time reading. She has not attained the age yet where she has to wear glasses. Her birthday gifts consisted mostly of the latest books. One of her greatest prides is that she comes from a family of patriots. Her great-grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War; and an uncle in the War of 1812; her father in the Mexican War; a brother in the Civil War, and a grandson in the World War.

- Robert CRAIG, Civil War Veteran, died in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He was the oldest son of the late Joseph and Margaret CRAIG, and a brother of the late Joseph CRAIG, Jr. He leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Helen WILSON of Cuba, Ill. Being one of Windsor’s oldest residents, the city turned out to honor him. The police department, of which he was one time a member, sent an honor escort to the cemetery, the Michigan G.A.R. sent representatives who pinned on the still breast, the Badge of Honor, and the American Flag draped the casket. He would have been 89 years old on March 17, and settled in Windsor 64 years ago. He had been a miner and lumberjack, and on going to Windsor, was a fireman on steamboats, a Windsor Police officer, and later worked on passenger and car ferries operating between Windsor and Detroit. Mr. CRAIG was born in the small Irish town of Ballymoat near Sligo. At the age of 17, he emigrated with his parents, landing in New York in 1853. Traveling by ox-cart, the family left New York in May and late in October had reached Queen’s Bush, a small settlement not far from Stratford. There the CRAIGs dwelt until the summer of 1863 when Robert, at the age of 17, decided to see more of the world and went to Windsor. He crossed in Detroit, and 1 hour after landing had enlisted in the 11th Michigan Calvary for service in the forces against the forces of the South. After his discharge at Knoxville, Tenn., he took a 6 month mule train trip to Salt Lake City, where he found employment in Colorado mines and on occasion, took part in quelling a sporadic Indian uprising. In 1870, he became a citizen of Windsor. 3 days later, he married and at the same time entered the employ of one the Great Lakes steamship companies as fireman. His first boat was the Heather Bell, in passenger service between Detroit and Chatham. Starting in 1876, he served 6 years on the police force, and in the meantime studied marine engineering, threw up that job to handle the throttle of the ferry Hope, on which he was employed 3 years. He was also engineer on the passenger ferry, Victoria, and later was appointed assistant engineer on one of the C.P.R. car ferries. He continued working until his 70th birthday. He is survived by 3 sons: David of Windsor; Floyd of Detroit; and Robert of Buffalo, New York; and 1 daughter, Mrs. Alfred BECK. Services were held at the home with interment in Windsor Grove Cemetery.

- Mr. Igo JONES and Miss Olive EADES were married Jan. 22 in Louisville, Ill. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon EADES of near Louisville, and Mr. JONES is the son of Mrs. Susanna JONES. The community birthday circle and other friends gave them a rousing charivari at the home of Mrs. JONES. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents for the present.

- We note by the Ledger, published in Tripp, S.D., the place where it registered only 26 below the past week, that Editor John CRAIG, who served as the devil in this office many, many moons ago, became 52 years of age Jan. 22. Several of his friends threw a party in his honor, while others surprised him by paying their subscription. John even calls himself "Uncle John". It is rather odd how proud some people are of their age now. It sued to be that we carried birthday write-ups with a (?). Wonder if the old age pension propaganda has anything to do with this? But nevertheless, we congratulate you John, and hope that you will have 52 more anniversaries and also hope that you be will be lucky enough this season to land a 52 lb. fish.

- Mrs. Mabel BOPHER will open a beauty shop in the Donovan Building Feb. 2. She has rented the late Miss Laura READNOUR property, and has moved therein. Her mother is making her home with her.

- Mr. Frank L. SPENCER of Salem, and Miss Pearle ALVIS of this city motored to Vincennes, Ind. on Jan. 19 where they were married. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. T.F. SPENCER of Salem, and is employed in the post office in that city. The bride is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will EAGAN of this city, and for the past few years made her home with her grandparents. The couple will make their home in Salem.

- Mr. Paul SWIFT and Miss Ellen MULVANY were married at the home of the bride’s parents Sunday. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark SWIFT residing west of this city. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy MULVANY, residing west of this city.

- Darrell CALDWELL, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther CALDWELL of Patoka, was accidentally shot in the breast by his brother-in-law, Ted NELSON, while hunting rabbits Sunday near Patoka. He died soon after the shooting. Services were held in Patoka.

- Omega: Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Saturday for Mrs. May CAMPBELL, who died at the home of her father, Mr. Wm. LOVELL. Interment was in Iuka Cemetery.

- Jan. 27th being the birthday of Mrs. Harry EAGAN, her daughter, Miss Tiona, surprised here by sending a car that she and her family might come to Alma where a delicious dinner was prepared in her honor at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ernest HARRIS. Others attending were Mrs. Anna RHODES, and Miss Tiona EAGAN of Alma.

- Mrs. Ralston HANNA celebrated her birthday Monday by having 32 neighbors and friends come to her home to surprise her.

- Leroy SEE, who is attending Kinmundy H.S., was at home in Omega Sunday to help celebrate his father’s, Mr. Paul SEE’s, birthday.

Feb. 7, 1935:

- Feb. 3rd being the wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS, the occasion was celebrated at the COLE home, Mrs. COLE serving a delicious dinner. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Walter GEORGE and daughter, Eva Maxine, Misses Edith DISS, Beulah JONES, Ruby ARNOLD and Darlene COLE, D.A. ARNOLD, Jr., and William COLE, Mr. and Mrs. Loren WILLIAMS, Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS and granddaughter, Catherine BLACK, and Miss Velma ALDRICH of Alma.

- Monday evening a large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE met at the home of Mr. SCHWABE’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora L. SCHWABE, and gave a miscellaneous shower in their honor. Later the party wended it’s way to the Legion Hall, where music, dancing, a wedding ceremony and hilarious festivities prevailed.

- The fire alarm sounded last Thursday afternoon and the fire department was called to the Bud FEATHERS home in the north part of town. Mr. FEATHERS was working with a gasoline lamp and it exploded, doing quite a bit of damage to his furniture as well as the inside of the house. He received a minor burn on the hand and says that he considers himself lucky.

- Little Miss Julia MERY entertained 12 little Misses in honor of her 9th birthday at her M.E. Parsonage home Saturday.

- The township relief project which was supposed to have started Friday morning was not started on account of the boys refusing to work for 30 cents per hour. They had been receiving 50 cents per hour on the school project and a good many more places over the county are receiving 50 cents per hour. We did not blame the boys for striking because we did not figure they were getting a square deal. A group of business men were invited to the Centralia office to help understand the pay scale. This old scale has been stopped. It looks as though the boys will be unable to obtain the 50 cent pay scale no matter how long they hold out. If the boys do not go back to work they will be put back on direct relief, which will not give them as much as work relief.

- East Zion: Marvin BASSETT spent Sunday morning with Ancel, Lyle, and Beryl ARNOLD.

- East Zion: A.D. NICHOLS cut his hand across the nuckles with the wood saw while sawing wood for Henry JONES Friday.

- East Zion: Lela May and Lucille NICHOLS, Nellie Mae JONES, and Roberta ARNOLD attended the charivari and kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT at the Roy MULVANY home.

- Wilson School: Last Wednesday, Chris MEYER and son, George, Marion SHUFELDT, Frank HUMPHREY and Fred KLEISS went together and hauled in feed and cut and sawed several loads of wood for Frank KOLB and family. Frank is confined to bed with a sore knee.

- Miss Alta GARRETT of Villa Grove spent the past week with her grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL have a baby boy born Feb. 5th.

Feb. 14, 1935:

- The Grade School will close until Feb. 25th by the Board of Education due to the large number of pupils affected with either the measles or flu. There were 49 students absent yesterday. All of the students in the high school have had the measles and their schedule is not affected.

- On Feb. 6, 1935, 35 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Charles WHITSON, north of Alma, to help celebrate his 81st birthday. Mr. WHITSON was born and has spent most of his life in this county. He has 6 living children, of whom 2 daughters were with him on his birthday, namely, Mrs. Ruth SWAYZE and Miss Thelma. Others present were: Mrs. Nellie ORGAN, Mrs. Rose MARSHALL, Mr. Henry ORGAN, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin CONANT and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS and 2 sons, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph POLANKA Jr. and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. Walter WARREN, Mr. and Mrs. Roy WILLIAMS, 2 sons and little daughter, Mrs. Adolph TOCKSTEIN, daughter and 2 sons, Mr. and Mrs. E.P. MALONE, Mr. S. GENTRY, Mr. Mathis FORD, Miss Norma SWAYZE, Mr. Marion ADAMS, Mrs. Walter SCHOONOVER and Edd ORGAN.

- The State has put up new markers along our hard road. The number has been changed from 142 to 37. Route 142 now leaves Mt. Vernon in a southeasternly direction to Equality. Route 37 extends from Watson to Marion.

- Mrs. Ida PLUE, who is a patient in the Olney Sanitarium, suffered a severe heart attack.

- When Ira MORRIS opened his store this morning, he found one of the large glass windows broken. Evidently someone hit it with a rock. The building is owned by Mrs. Lotta NEIL HEINRICH.

- Swift: A shower was given at the Ren WAINSCOTT home Friday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE.

- Swift: Ren WAINSCOTT and wife spent Saturday evening with Selby GARRETT and family.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wallace OSBORNE of Farina have a new baby daughter named Betty Joan. Mrs. OSBORNE was formerly Miss Geneva MALINSKY of Kinmundy.

- William COLE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, received his diploma from the Wabash Institute, having taken a course in business administration.

- East Zion: Marvin BASSETT is on the sick list.

Feb. 21, 1935:

- Mr. Louis BARBEE celebrated his 80th birthday Sunday by having some of his children come and give him a surprise at the noon hour. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. F.A. HAMMER, of Chicago; Duard DAVIS, a grandson, of Battle Creek, Mich.; Guy BARBEE and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Byron BARBEE of this city. Several called during the afternoon to extend best wishes. Both Mr. and Mrs. BARBEE are life-long residents of this community and both are enjoying fairly good health at the present time.

- Mrs. O.E. LOCKHART, wife of Rev. O.E. LOCKHART of Polo, Mo., died Feb. 7 at Kansas City Hospital after an operation for cancer of the stomach. She was laid to rest in Smithville, Mo. Bro. LOCKHART was a pastor at Kinmundy for 3 years.

- Farewell Party: About 35 friends and neighbors gathered at the John BASS home Monday where a pleasant evening of music and games were enjoyed. All departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. BASS and daughter success in their new home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Paul HANNA have a new baby daughter born Monday.

- 27 friends, mostly former Kinmundy folks, helped Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary at the home of their son, Mr. H.M. SNELLING of Chicago.

- Mrs. Ida SMITH and daughter, Mary, are moving from St. James to the W.C. INGRAM property in this city, and plan to make this their future home. The SMITHS need no introduction to Kinmundy as 2 daughters, Mrs. Ruth ALEXANDER and Mrs. Cecil RAYMOND, and 2 sons, Arno and Irwin, have made Kinmundy their home in the past.

- The fur season closed a month ago, but Harold KLEISS, the champion trapper of the Wilson district, is keeping up his profession by catching hawks. A week ago he caught 3 hawks. After killing them, he measured the wing tips, the largest being 4 feet, 7 inches. He has also caught 1 crow and 1 skunk, the latter being liberated.

- Mrs. Bessie K. SMITH is suffering from a painful sprain of her right wrist, received by a fall on the brick walk at her home on Tuesday.

- Announcement has been received by the ROONEY families of the birth of a 7 lb. daughter, Margaret Catherine, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCULLOUGH of Chicago on Feb. 13th. The mother will be remembered here as Miss Helen ROONEY.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Albert LONG and son, and Jack WILLIAMS of Chicago, spent the weekend at the Roy WILLIAMS home and attended the funeral of Mr. Andy WILLIAMS.

- Mr. and Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS are parents of a 10 lb. daughter born Feb. 20.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim BASSETT and children, Marvin and Ruth.

- East Zion: The community was saddened to hear of the death of Andy WILLIAMS who died Friday.

- East Zion: Mr. Roy MULVANY received word Saturday of the death of his father. The deceased had been making his home with his sister.

Feb. 28, 1935:

- Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WOLFE of Centralia, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Edythe, to Mr. Rolland J. HEPP, which took place Feb. 20 at St. Mary’s Church in Centralia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. MAXEY and family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. MAXEY departed Tuesday for their new home near Polo, Ill. They were accompanied by Mr. F.M. ELDER, who will make his home with them and also by William LUX, who will be employed by Robert, Sr. for awhile.

- Little Freddie, son of Ace and Rose MULVANEY, was born Apr. 15, 1933 near Omega. His illness was only of a short duration. He became serious Thursday and died Friday. He was 1 year, 10 months and 7 days. Besides his father and mother, he leaves 9 brothers and sisters, 1 grandmother, Mrs. PHILLIPS, of Christopher, Ill., aunts, and uncles. Interment was made in Elder Cemetery.

- Dr. George P. DOUGHERTY, who has been a practicing physician in Neoga, will locate in Kinmundy this week. He has rented space in the Masonic Building and will soon move his family here.

- After recuperating from the measles, Miss Betty BARCROFT (as well as her daddy) was overwhelmingly surprised Wednesday when a group of her "big" friends gathered at her home and helped her celebrate her 8th birthday, the guests having a potluck supper for the occasion, including 2 birthday cakes. At a late hour (the little hostess bedtime), all departed wishing her many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Grandma NIRIDER, "Pop" and "Sis" SUTTON, Wilford and Aggie SNELLING and Mrs. Emma SNELLING.

- Mrs. Dow GREEN is critically ill at her home in North Fork.

- Jesse GEORGE visited the Effingham Clinic Tuesday and the doctors announced he was somewhat improved. He was ordered to remain in bed for another month.

- Mr. C.B. SMITH is reported quite ill, being confined to his home with erysipelas.

- Depression Over: The depression is apparently a thing of the past as far as 2 local business firms are concerned. The firm of MAHAN and MOTCH have installed a new electrically refrigerated meat counter. Their business has grown to such an extent that 1 meat counter was not sufficient and so they added another one. W.W. LOWE has installed another cash register. 2 money drawers was not sufficient for his business and so the cash register was installed.

- Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD was celebrating her birthday Sunday. All of her children and grandchildren gathered at the home, and the bountiful dinner was served at noon. This included: Mr. and Mrs. ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Elnoe BROWN and daughters, Harriett, Virginia, and Kathleen; Mr. and Mrs. Robb GREEN and sons, Leroy and Keith; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHERS and children, Juanita, Joseph, and Helen all of Kinmundy, and Mr. and Mrs. L.E. GREEN and family, Madeline, L.E. Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Orville SHROEDER of Patoka.

- Rolland and Lyle BARBEE, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE, have assumed management of the READNOUR Café.

- On Feb. 21, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM entertained 25 members of the Auxiliary of Spanish American Veterans and their wives in a pot luck dinner. After dinner pinochle was enjoyed. Those present were: Mrs. Nina JENSON and family of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Martin DUFFY, Mrs. V.E. MUSGROVE and daughter, Irene, Mr. and Mrs. William MERCER, Mrs. Steve ALEXANDER, Mr. and Mrs. Doc REED, Mrs. BIGELOW, Mr. and Mrs. SHOOMAKER and family, Mrs. LANDON and Mrs. WALKER of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie BUNNELL of Salem were welcome guests.

- Meadow Branch: Several relatives and friends gathered at the Dell STRATTON home Sunday and surprised Mr. STRATTON with a basket dinner, it being his 63rd birthday.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson STALLONS formerly of this neighborhood, had a sale Feb. 25, and are moving to Salem.

- Swift: Marshall WILLIAMS and wife are parents of a 10 lb. baby girl.

- Miss Helen INGRAM who teaches school at Karnak, Ill. was home for the weekend.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE, and Mr. Raymond ATKINS spent Wednesday at the Selby GARRETT home.

- Elder School: The birthday part for G.R. LONNON was well attended. All report a good time.

- Omega: A birthday dinner held at the G.W. VanCleve home Sunday. The HUDDLESTON family of Salem and the Ray SCHOOLEY family were present.

- Shanghai: Sunday evening a number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Miss Beulah DISS and pleasantly surprised her, it being her birthday. Ice cream and cake were served.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Roy FOGERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Grover FOGERSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Cord FARRIS and daughter, Geneva, attended funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Jane LONG, at Siloam last Wednesday.

- Young School: Several neighbors gathered at the R.F. MAXEY home and gave them a surprise farewell party. The evening was spent with games and social conversation. Oysters, pickles, coffee, and cookies were served.

March 7, 1935:

- Mrs. Elmer BASSETT Dies in Peoria: Mrs. Elmer BASSETT passed away at the home of her sister in Peoria, Saturday, after having suffered for the past several weeks from cancer of the lungs. The body arrived in Alma Tuesday morning where the funeral services were held at 11 o'clock from the M.E. Church and interment made in the Martin Cemetery.

- Yesterday, the residents of Kinmundy and surrounding vicinities, paid their last respects to a dearly loved and highly respected citizen, Mr. C.F. PRUETT. Mr. PRUETT underwent a major operation in St. Mary’s Hospital on Jan. 30th. He made good progress for a week and then a stoppage of the intestine retarded his progress. This was soon overcome and he began to mend again. About 2 weeks ago he suffered a hemorrhage from the incision which placed his vitality at low ebb again. Last Friday and Saturday he suffered 2 more hemorrhages and again on Sunday, which proved too much for him and he passed away. Services were held from the M.E. Church Wednesday with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Charles Fuqua, son of Francis Asbury and Sarah FUQUA PRUETT, was born Dec. 31, 1878, and died March 3, 1935 at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis. He, with his brother, W.S. PRUETT, carried on an extensive business, this business touched many families, not only supplying the needs of those in their employment, but many were the recipients of charity known only to the firm and those benefitted. In their line of business, Mr. PRUETT was at one time State President of the Illinois Poultry and Egg Association. In our town, he was Mayor for 2 terms, has been President of the Building and Loan Association since 1918; President of the First National Bank since Jan. 1922, and a member of the Board of Directors for several years prior to 1922. He graduated from our public school in the class of 1896, and was later director for some time, and president of the Board. He graduated from Illinois Normal University with the class of 1899. He has long been interested in the temperance cause. He became a member of Royal Templars of Temperance when in high school. He also belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Kinmundy Lodge No. 398, A.F. & A.M., and Kinmundy chapter of O.E.S. He belonged to our church since he was a boy, and has been Sunday School Superintendent since 1917. Mr. PRUETT married Miss Stella May DOOLEN on Nov. 6, 1902, and had the following sons and daughters: Francis G. of Carlyle; Dorothy, now Mrs. Hugh A. LANDESS of Lincoln; Charles E. of Chicago; and Frederick A., now a student at the Teacher’s College at Carbondale. He also leaves 3 grandchildren: Jean and Buddy, children of Dr. and Mrs. LANDESS; and Patricia, known as "Patsy", daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis PRUETT. (Note: A picture was included with this obituary.)

- A sumptuous dinner was served in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis BARBEE Sunday in honor of the birthday of Byron BARBEE and Mrs. Louis BARBEE, which occurred on March 2nd and 4th, respectively. Those enjoying the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. RHODES and Mrs. DABNEY of Alma; Mrs. Ella WILLIAMS of Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. Byron BARBEE, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis BARBEE of this city.

- The Community Birthday Circle were invited to the home of Mrs. F.S. HARRIS on Saturday to help celebrate Mrs. HARRIS’ birthday and it was also Mrs. Susanna JONES’ birthday. About 20 were present. Games and guessing contests were enjoyed, and lunch of pie, doughnuts and coffee was served.

- Mr. Henry OGLESBY and Mrs. Dessie LUCAS of Salem, were married Feb. 27 in Salem. Mrs. OGLESBY was a former resident of Kinmundy.

- In Memoriam of Loy L. MORRIS who died March 7th.

- We received a note from Mr. R.F. MAXEY who moved to Polo last week, stating the home in which he moved Friday, was destroyed by fire Sunday morning. They saved practically everything but their beds, beddings and several small things. He estimated a loss of about $200.

- Mr. L.E. KLINE purchased a cow last week from Clyde BASSETT and sold same on the market. Mr. KLINE received a check for $99.97 for the cow. The cow was of the beef stock, and as the check will indicate, a very good animal.

- Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Fairfield spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD and family.

- Shanghai: Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice EDMAN and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry BRASEL visited Friday night at the E.H. GRAY home.

- Mr. Dan ARNOLD Sr., has been suffering with an infected eye caused by a thorn breaking off in the eyeball.

- East Zion: The community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Mag BASSETT.

- Meacham: Mr. Chas. KELL received word of the death of his uncle, Mr. Wm. KELLER of Flora. The funeral was held Tuesday.

- Meacham: Several from this neighborhood attended the birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Orin BUTTS Saturday.

- Camp Ground: Ola May EDWARDS, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen EDWARDS, was taken to Salem Hospital Saturday suffering with an attack of appendicitis.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Gage BASSETT received word here Saturday that his mother had passed away in Peoria Saturday.

- Mr. Chas. POSEY suffered a stroke of apoplexy Sunday morning and is in serious condition.

- Mrs. Fannie LOWE was in Belleville Friday attending a family party, in honor of her relative, Attorney P.K. JOHNSON, who was celebrating his birthday on this day.

March 14, 1935:

- Mrs. Anna WOODS passed from earth after several years of failing health and weeks of intense suffering. Anna A., daughter of Joseph and Martha POTTER, was born on a farm east of Kinmundy, on June 2, 1858. She was a family of 5 children, all having passed away except 1 brother. She grew to womanhood in the family home and on Sept. 18, 1878 she married James M. WOOD of Sandoval. Her husband died July 12, 1930. Six children were born to this union, all of whom survive: Frank J. WOOD of Paris, Texas; Lotta WAGNER of St. Louis; Grover WOOD of Centralia, Ill.; Mary McGUIRE of Fort Smith, Ark.; Chas. N. WOOD of Centralia; and Gail BARNES of Chicago. There are also 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild, Delorus BYRNS, and 1 brother, Charles POTTER of Sandoval. Mrs. WOOD had been spending the winter in St. Louis at the home of her daughter. She passed away March 9, 1935. Services were held from the Sandoval Christian Church with interment in Sandoval Cemetery.

- Leroy TELFORD, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. TELFORD, underwent a mastoid operation in St. Louis last week. He is getting along fine.

- Mrs. H.E. MINER was taken to the Weber Sanitarium in Olney, last Friday and yesterday underwent a major operation. She is doing as well as can be expected.

- The Board of Directors of the Kinmundy Building and Loan Association met in it’s regular monthly session Tuesday. Owing to the death of their president, Mr. Chas F. PRUETT, the board elected Mr. W.S. PRUETT to fill the vacancy. Webster LOWE was elected director to fill vacancy.

- Charles Vernon POSEY, son of B.W. and Sarah POSEY, was born at Obion, Tenn. on Aug. 24, 1894 and died at his home in Kinmundy on March 8, 1935. During the World War, Mr. POSEY served in the United States Navy, enlisting on May 12, 1917 and receiving his discharge Sept. 25, 1919. He married Mrs. Mildred TWIGG at Crawfordsville, Ind. on Aug. 12, 1932, and she with her son, Francis TWIGG, survive. He also leaves: 3 brothers, B.W. POSEY of Hickman, Ky; L.C. and A.B. POSEY of Blithesville, Ark.; 1 sister, Mrs. G.P. DILLON of Memphis, Tenn.; 3 nephews and 2 nephews.

- Word has been received here by relatives that little Nancy Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HELVEY of South Bend, Ind. was operated on for double mastoid in that city last Friday and is in serious condition. Their son, John, is in the same hospital being treated for an ear infection. Mrs. HELVEY will be remembered here as Miss Vivienne HAMMER.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and son, Harold, visited Sunday at the Mrs. Martha WANTLAND home.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Mildred ROBB visited Sunday with Miss Lorraine BAYLIS.

- Elder School: Mrs. Mary SHAFFER, who has been confined to her bed with rheumatism the past few weeks, remains unimproved.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Earl DOOLEN, who has been making his home in this vicinity the past winter, was taken to Salem recently where he pleaded guilty to 2 charges of public indecency.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART, and Frank JOHNSON and sons, Charles and Bobby, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughter.

- Omega: A surprise party was given on R.M. SCHOOLEY at the Paul JENKINS home last Friday night, it being his 78th birthday. A large number was present.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Allen EDWARDS’ little daughter, Ila May, was operated on at Salem Hospital Friday for locked bowels. She is reported as doing nicely.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN was home from Salem for the weekend visiting her mother, Mrs. R.C. ROBB.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT celebrated her birthday anniversary Monday with a family dinner.

March 21, 1935:

- Mrs. Will H. SHAFFER died at her home in the Elder School District this morning. Mrs. SHAFFER had been in failing health for the past several weeks and for the past several months had been confined her bed with rheumatism. A few days ago she suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which caused her death. Besides her husband, she leaves 2 daughters, Lucille and Willadeen, and 1 son, Lester YOST.

- March 14, being the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, the Community Birthday Circle decided to give them a surprise party, which they did first by a rousing charivari. Then, being invited into the house, congratulations were extended and a fine program of wedding remembrances, guessing games, recitations, and readings were very muchly enjoyed. Doughnuts, cookies and coffee were served and at a late hour, all departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. HARRELL many more anniversaries. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BUTTS and daughter, Mr. STALLONS, Mrs. Mattie HITT of Casey, and Mr. See MILLICAN of Omega. On March 14, the Community Birthday Circle met at the home of Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER. Ten members were present and Mrs. HITT was a very welcome guest. They tacked a comfort and did other sewing for the hostess. At the noon hour, a fine pot luck dinner was served. Mr. Raymond SOLDNER, Mr. E.G. DILLON and Mr. E.W. SOLDNER were guests at the noon hour.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, Mrs. B.F. LOWE, Mr. C.I. DOOLEN and Mrs. Icy GARRETT motored to Vernon Wednesday and attended a sumptuous dinner, served in the Isham DOOLEN home in honor of his 77th birthday anniversary. Mrs. LOWE remained for a more extended visit.

- Charles William ANDREWS was in our office yesterday showing us a new baseball sent to him by Branch RICKEY, Vice President, and General Manager of the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals, with an autograph of each of the players on it. This is indeed a nice gift and would be appreciated by any body,

- In Memoriam of Evelyn BARBEE who died March 20, 1934. Sadly missed by husband, Lee BARBEE; son, Earl; daughters, Cora and Leona; and granddaughters, Vivienne, Dorothy, and Geraldine.

- The Junior Aid of the Christian Church pleasantly surprised Mrs. Theodore MILLER March 14th by going to her home with well filled baskets and reminding her of her birthday.

- March 14, being the 73rd birthday of Mrs. J.D. BARBEE, her children and near relatives planned and successfully carried out a surprise in her honor March 17th. The guests arrived with well filled baskets for the noon hour. Mrs. BARBEE was the recipient of several nice gifts. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. J.D. BARBEE, Mrs. Lillie SCHNEIDER and family, Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis BARBEE, of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. C.H. BARBEE, Mr. Harry MITCHELL, Mrs. Merle SELBY of Champaign; Mrs. and Mrs. John DYER and family of LaClede; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd BARBEE and family of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. R.A. GEORGE and daughter, Mrs. Nan RISINGER, Mrs. Leona PURSLEY and son, Russell, of Odin.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Several attended the dance at Hugo MULVANY’s Saturday night.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Those attending the funeral of Mrs. Mary BASSETT were Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and daughter, Josephine, Edith DOUDERA, Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr., and son, Harry, and daughter, Lillie, Mr. and Mrs. Gage BASSETT, Charlie McWHIRTER, daughter, Ruth, and son, Morris.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Mrs. Edith DOUDERA received word Saturday that her brother, Harry ALDRICH, was seriously injured in an auto wreck Friday.

- Young School (from last week): This community was very sorry to hear of the home of R.F. MAXEY burning down one day last week.

- Swift (from last week): Marvin CONANT and family spent Sunday at the Pid BASSETT home.

- East Zion (from last week): Some of the neighbors helped Virgil LIVESAY and family move to the George REESE home and helped Morris ADAMS and family move to the Virgil LIVESAY home.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Edwin ARNOLD spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus ARNOLD and family.

- East Zion (from last week): James BASSETT and Merle JONES were Friday afternoon business visitors in Kinmundy.

- East Zion (from last week): Marvin BASSETT, who is going to Kinmundy High School, visited over the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim BASSETT, and daughter, Ruth.

- East Zion (from last week): Mrs. Jim BASSETT spent Wednesday with Mrs. Merle JONES and helped quilt.

- East Zion (from last week): Lafe BASSETT was a caller at the Charley ARNOLD home Friday afternoon.

- Green Ridge: Those who helped Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. to celebrate her 65th birthday were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA, Mr. George DOUDERA and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DOUDERA and sons, Billie and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and daughters, Laura and Josephine, Maryann and son, Louie, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE. Mr. Bill HEADLEY was an afternoon caller.

- Green Ridge: Lillian and Jim DOUDERA and Tom GARRETT called on George DOUDERA Sunday.

- Young School: Mr. J.W. WHITTENBURG received a message Monday stating the death of Mr. Perry McNEIL of Richview, Ill.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. Thurman ROBB and family Monday evening.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred LEMAY received word of the birth of a babe born dead to Mr. and Mrs. John McCLURE of Harvey, Ill. Mrs. LEMAY left Wednesday to be with her daughter.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Lester ROBB of Lansing, Mich. announce the arrival of a big boy born March 17. Mrs. ROBB is formerly Miss Florence NOCHMAN.

- Mr. Melvin BOYD was taken to Olney Hospital Monday for treatment. He had been very ill with bronchial pneumonia and diabetes.

March 28, 1935:

- Mrs. James ARNOLD died at her home in Foster twp. Saturday night after a lingering illness. Services were conducted from the Arnold Chapel Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery. Permelia Jane ROBB, daughter of Samuel and Agnes ROBB, was born in Foster twp. on Dec. 21, 1853. In early womanhood on Nov. 18, 1869, she was united in marriage with James W. ARNOLD and established their home in Foster twp. To this union was born 5 children, 4 grew to adult years and still survive: 3 sons, Elmer, Sam and Ora, and 1 daughter, Lola GREEN. 1 infant son died in infancy. 2 grandchildren, bereft of a mother, received her tender care, Doris JONES and Dale ARNOLD. In early years she joined with Arnold Chapel M.E. Church. On Nov. 18, 1919, Uncle "Jeems" and Aunt "Meek" celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with children, grandchildren, neighbors and old friends among them. They continued life’s pilgrimage together 15 more years. Surviving her are her husband; 3 sons and daughter, 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Mary WALKER, and 1 brother, R.C. ROBB.

- In the early morning of March 21, 1935, Mrs. W.H. SHAFFER peacefully fell asleep at the age of 51 years, 6 months, and 21 days. Mary Effie YOST, youngest child of Jacob and Lucinda YOST, was born Sept. 1, 1883, in Alma twp. She married Will H. SHAFFER on March 20, 1913, and was the mother of 3 children, 1 son, Lester, of Salem, and 2 daughters, Lucille and Willadean at home. She became a member of the Methodist Church at Pleasant Grove during a revival June 15, 1919. She loved to attend the services at Church and will be greatly missed. Mrs. SHAFFER was always kind and helpful, a good neighbor to all. She faithfully cared for her mother during her last illness, this mother having died May 17, 1924. Mrs. SHAFFER has been a sufferer for the last few years but just 6 weeks ago she was forced to give up her daily tasks and remain in bed. She suffered so patiently that neighbors and friends scarcely realized her serious condition until within a few days of her death. She leaves her husband, Will SHAFFER; 1 son, Lester of Salem; and 2 daughters, Lucille and Willadean, at home; 1 sister, Mrs. Laura ROGERS of Humboldt, Ill.; 2 brothers, Henry YOST, of Alma; and Arthur YOST of Laverne, Oklahoma; and 5 grandchildren. 2 brothers, Sammie and Charles, preceded her in death several years ago. During this, her last illness, she was ever lovingly cared for by her daughters. They were ever ready to answer mother’s call day or night and faithfully cared for her. Services were held from the Pleasant Grove Church Friday with interment in the Yost Cemetery.

- Mr. Roy DAVIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. DAVIS underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday in St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago, and is reported as doing fine.

- Cleo Clifford PHILLIPS, son of Lydia and Robert PHILLIPS, was born Dec. 28, 1908, and died at the Salem Hospital on March 20, 1935. Clifford was born in Kinmundy, and most of his life was spent in and near this place. On Dec. 10, 1934 he married Miss Floy HOLLER, they making their home in Salem. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Mrs. Floy PHILLIPS of Salem; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert PHILLIPS of Brubaker; 5 brothers: Sam Raymond and Gene of Salem; Walter of Meacham and Dolphie, at home. 2 brothers died in infancy. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. John CURRY of Salem.

- With the arrival of his 21st birthday, Mr. Edward WATTERSON and Miss Wanda ZUMSTEG announce their marriage which occurred Sept. 20, 1934 in St. Louis, Mo. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Russell SLOAN of Salem, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike ZUMSTEG of this city. She graduated from K.H.S. with the Class of ‘33. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. WATTERSON of Salem, and is a graduate of Salem H.S., being a member of the Mid-Winter class of ‘33. The first 4 months of their married life they spent with their parents, but for the past 2 months they have been making their home in Peoria, where they have employment. Since their arrival there they were remarried by the Rev. Fr. Kay HILL of the Sacred Heart Church.

- Chas. E. PRUETT, who has been in the employ of Swift & Co. in Chicago, returned home Saturday. He is now being employed by his uncle, W.S. PRUETT, who has taken over the firm of F.A. PRUETT and sons.

- Mrs. Mary HOCKADAY’s relatives from a distance came Sunday to help celebrate her birthday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB was a Farina visitor Thursday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughter visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS Saturday evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.L. HENSLEY of Chicago have a baby boy named Chester Jr. born on March 16.

- March 21, the Junior Aid of the Christian Church met with Mrs. Martha DOWNS to help celebrate her birthday.

April 4, 1935:

- To Mr. and Mrs. Cecil CURRY was born a son, March 27.

- The result of Tuesday’s election surprised many, while others say it went exactly as they figured. For the first time in several years, Kinmundy will be represented on the County Board of Supervisors by a Republican Supervisor. Over the county, the Republicans made a gain of two Supervisors which will make the board 16 democrats and 7 republicans. In the local wet and dry question, those opposed to liquor won by 10 votes. It would have probably been heavier majority than this if some had not have been confused on the matter. Word was promulgated the previous evening that the voters living within the City did not have the right to vote on this according to the word received from the Attorney General but the ballots were given to all. Consequently, several of the dry element did not vote on the question at all. We understand that Raymond ATKINS is not going to qualify for his office, and they also tell that Robert ROWAN can’t qualify as there cannot be 2 school trustees from the same school district. Mr. W.F. HARVEY was elected school trustee 2 years ago. As a result, Mr. J.E. CRAIG will remain in the office for another 2 years at least.

 

Proposition: Yes No For Supervisor: Clifford JACKSON, R. Leland BRASEL, D. For Highway Commissioner: Orville DISS, R. Chas. BOYD, D. For Justice of the Peace: Raymond ATKINS, D. For Constable: R.J. ANDREWS, D. Forrest JOHNSON, R. For School Trustee: R.S. ROWAN, R. J.E. CRAIG, D.

Precinct 1 164 139   197 133   173 154   169   155 142   151 144

Precinct 2 160 175   198 159   205 149   182   173 163   173 153

 

Meacham twp. went Republican electing Wm. BUTTS over J.O. COX for highway commissioner. Alma twp. went democratic electing R.C. GARNER supervisor; Virgil SPITLER, highway commissioner, and J.R. TELFORD, school trustee. In Foster twp., they had a 3-way fight for highway commissioner with the following result: Tom GARRETT, D., 113; Ed MOELLER, R., 103; J.N. SHAW, I., 174. Omega twp went Democratic.

- Miss Helen MORGAN, who is one of the teachers in the Rock Island Schools, is spending the Spring vacation at home, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORGAN.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and daughter, Mildred, were Centralia visitors Saturday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Art WEISS are parents of a baby girl named Virginia Arlene born Saturday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. J.O. COX Monday afternoon.

- East Zion: Nellie Mae JONES, Leah Pearl, and Duane WALTON, Roberta ARNOLD, and Gayle GARRETT called on Marvin and Ruth BASSETT, Sunday afternoon.

- Shanghai: G.F. JONES and family called at the D.A. ARNOLD home Sunday afternoon.

- Elder School: This community was saddened Thursday morning by the passing away of Mrs. Mary SHAFFER.

April 11, 1935:

- Mr. Joseph TELFORD died at his home east of Alma, Thursday after several months illness. He has been a very prominent man in Marion county, carrying on extensive farming operations. He was also very active in political circles, serving his township as Supervisor for several years.

- The Kinmundy friends of Gail WILSON, nee FROST, were very much shocked when a message came to them Thursday announcing her death. She was born and reared in Kinmundy, and received her education in our school. From the Decatur Herald: Mrs. WILSON died at her home in Decatur on Thursday of pneumonia. She was born March 27, 1886 in Kinmundy, and daughter of Zarda and Anna WHITE FROST. She was married to George WILSON, now a locomotive engineer on the Clinton district of the Illinois Central Railroad in Kinmundy, on Sept. 22, 1907. She leaves a husband and 2 children: Zarda WILSON of Chicago, and Mrs. Anita Gail WILCOX of Minonk, and her mother, who made her home with the WILSON family.

- Harold Arthur MORRIS and Ida Belle SANDLER were married at Wilfordsville in the SNELLING Café yesterday. The bride’s father, Mr. Wm. SADLER, and Mr. Wilfred SNELLING, acted as witnesses. Mrs. MORRIS is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SADLER, residing in the west part of town, and although she has lived here only a short time, and she has made a wide circle of friends. The groom is son of Harry and Fay McCULLOUGH MORRIS, tho spending the days of his youth away from here, is a Kinmundy boy by birth, and has made Kinmundy his home for the past few years. The wedding supper was served at the home of the bride’s parents to the immediate family. A rousing charivari was given them later.

- Miss Mary MINER came home from Belleville to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. MINER. The friends of Mrs. MINER will be pleased to know she is improving, after suffering a serious illness.

- Mrs. J.N. VALLOW entered the Effingham Clinic, Sunday, where she underwent an operation for tumor this morning. She is getting along nicely.

- Green Ridge: Several attended the charivari of Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT Saturday night. The kitchen shower will be held Saturday night, April 13, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr.

- East Meadow Branch: Misses Edith SCHAUFELBERGER, Mildred ROBB, Lorraine BAYLIS, and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS were Salem visitors Thursday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch: Misses Pearl JACKSON, Helen GARRETT, Mildred ROBB, and Lorraine BAYLIS visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. H.H. HOWELL. Mrs. JACKSON, Helen and Peggy visited with Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS.

- East Meadow Branch: The JESEK family have moved from Alma to the Margaret SEE GRAY place.

- East Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and family visited Sunday with Milton BAYLIS and wife.

- East Meadow Branch: E.G. FORD called on C.H. HOWELL Monday P.M.

- East Zion News: We had a mad dog scare in this vicinity Sunday afternoon. The dog bit 2 little calves for Merle JONES, a dog and hog for Monroe LANSFORD, and several other dogs.

- East Zion News: A large crowd attended the charivari at the Frank DOUDERA Sr. home for Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT.

- Mrs. Mattie CHANCE and Mr. Raymond MAULDING attended the funeral of Aunt Fannie NICHOLS at Fredonia Sunday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Leroy KNABE of Chicago are parents of an 8 lb. son, Richard Leroy, born April 5, at Englewood Hospital. The mother is formerly Miss Ruth HANNA of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.L. WARREN were in Urbana over the weekend, guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. BOSLEY. They were there to celebrate their granddaughter, Frances Jean’s, 9th birthday.

April 18, 1935:

- Joseph TELFORD, son of Samuel G. and Mary BALDRIDGE TELFORD, was born Sept. 6, 1850, near Cartter, Marion Co., Ill., and died at his home near Alma on Apr. 4, 1935. He received his education in the country school with a finishing term in Salem, after which he taught school for a few terms in Marion Co. He married to Miss Laura HAWKINS on Oct. 9, 1879 at Dix in Jefferson Co. He is survived by his widow, Laura TELFORD; 1 daughter, Mrs. Nora GUST of Kinmundy; 4 sons, Lester of California; Emery C. of Salem; J. Roy of Alma; and James M. of Chicago. 1 daughter, Nellie May, died in infancy and was buried at Salem. 2 brothers and 2 sisters also survive, Arthur, of Kell; George B. of Manhattan, Kan.; Mrs. Kate RICHARDSON of Union City, Okla.; and Mrs. Eva G. McCLURKEN of Little Rock, Ark. 1 brother, James D. TELFORD, Sr. and 3 sisters, Dr. Margaret NEFF, Mrs. Alice WYATT, and Mrs. Clara ARNOLD, preceded him in death. He also leaves the following grandchildren: Mrs. Carol VETTER of Manitowac, Wis., Laura GUST, Samuel of U.S. Navy, San Francisco; Marjorie, Charles, Dr. Leroy, Joseph, Emily, Dick, and Mary Lou TELFORD. Also 2 great-grandchildren, Ruth and Donald VETTER. Joseph TELFORD belonged to a pioneer family, his ancestors coming from Scotland and Ireland. They arrived in America in Aug. 1772, settled in Chester Co., S.C. and fought in the Revolutionary War, after which his grandfather, James TELFORD, moved to Marion Co., Ill. In 1822, where his father, Samuel G. TELFORD, was born in 1827. He lived his entire life in Marion county, more than 50 years on his farm near Alma, and was one of the leading farmers, stock raiser, and fruit growers of this community during that time. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and served as a member of the County Board of Marion County for many years. Services were held from the E.C. TELFORD residence in Salem Sunday with interment in the family lot in East Lawn Cemetery in Salem.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP entertained Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN, Bennie, Charles Lee and Lela Mae to dinner Monday in honor of the 5th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. DUNLAP and the first birthday anniversary of little Lela Mae DOOLEN.

- Tuesday was Election Day in the city with a total of 417 casting ballots. The wet and dry issue seemed to attract more attention than the candidates for the several offices. On this question, the town went dry by a majority of 14. The first ward voted dry by 11 votes, and the third was also dry by 17 votes, but the so-called "bloody second" went wet by 14 votes. So now the city authorities will have to put the old town pumps in order.

- Mrs. Ellen GARRETT Dies: Mrs. Ellen GARRETT, widow of the late Willie GARRETT, passed away Tuesday morning at 2 o’clock, at the home of her son, Mr. Selby GARRETT, aged 68 years, 11 months, and 5 days. The funeral services were held from the Selby GARRETT home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. L.V. Lovell, officiating. Interment was made in the Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- In the school election Saturday, 61 voted and there was not a dissenting vote. Chas. GAMMON was elected president of the board with a vote of 60. For members of the board, A.H. MILLER received 60, and W.S. PRUETT, 61. So the school board remains the same as it was with the exception of GAMMON replacing PRUETT for president, and PRUETT replacing GAMMON as member of the board.

- East Zion News: Frank GARRETT and family ate Sunday dinner at the Marshall SOUTER home.

- East Zion News: Mrs. Emma EAGAN and granddaughter, Nellie Mae JONES, called at the Charley ARNOLD home late Saturday evening.

- Meacham: Mr. Fred JONES, son of Mrs. Susanna JONES, had the misfortune to have a piece of hot solder to fly in his right eye. Dr.’s are in hope they can save the sight.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT and brother, Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, were visiting Mrs. GARRETT’s daughter, Mrs. Dow GREEN at North Fork Sunday. Mrs. GREEN has recently been quite ill.

- Honoring the 75th birthday of C.R. HEATON, his friends and neighbors gathered April 14th and gave him a pleasant surprise. "Clare" along with everyone else, enjoyed the tasty viands spread before them. A list of those attending was printed.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and daughter, Mildred, were Effingham visitors Saturday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and son, Harold, visited Sunday evening with the A.J. BAYLIS family.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Wes ROBB was called to the Selby GARRETT home Monday morning because of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. GARRETT, who passed away about 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

April 25, 1935:

- Life History of Mrs. Barbara Ellen GARRETT: Barbara Ellen, daughter of Jack and Sarah HOLT LANSFORD, was born in Foster township May 12, 1865, and entered into perfect rest at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, six miles west of Kinmundy, April 16, 1935. At an early age she was converted at a revival meeting held at Doolen school house and later joined the North Fork Church and was a true and faithful Christian until death called her home. She was united in marriage to James William GARRETT, February 10, 1887, by the Rev. John BALLANCE. To this union were born five sons and three daughters: Selby, Berthol, Frank, Clyde, and Harold, who died in early childhood; Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY, Mrs. Esta ROBB, and Mrs. Mamie BASSETT. A little nephew, Edson JONES, was given the love and care of mother and father until his passing away at the age of eighteen years. For more than forty-seven years she and her husband lived in the old GARRETT homestead sharing their joys and sorrows together. They spent five months in Colorado. After the death of the dear husband and father, July 28, 1934, she made her home with her son, Selby and wife. During the summer months she passed some time with her other sons and daughters. She has been in frail health for a number of years but was only confined to her bed for the past few weeks. All that loving hands could do to comfort her were administered, but the angels called her home to dwell with them. She was a devoted wife, a kind and loving mother and grandmother. Their home was one where a hearty welcome awaited the relatives, friends and neighbors. The children have sustained the loss of a dear mother, the community a dear friends, but what is our loss is her gain. Besides the sons and daughters, she leaves to mourn their loss, one brother, Monroe LANSFORD, of Arnold Chapel; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS and Mrs. Bertha ROBB of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Cliffie GILLESPIE, of Vernon; twenty-two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Two little granddaughters, Clara and Isabel GARRETT, are waiting to welcome their grandmother at the Heavenly Portals. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. L.V. LOVELL, officiating. Interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. John SEITZ of northwest of this city, and Mrs. Mary MILLER of Altamont were married in Brownstown, Ill. on April 16. They will make their home on the groom’s farm.

- Mr. Howard SPENCER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER and Miss Alma COX of Polo, Ill. were married at Polo on April 12. The couple will make their home in Charleston, Ill. where Mr. SPENCER has employment.

- In Memoriam of Harry H. CRAYCROFT who died April 25, 1934.

- Word was received here by relatives of the passing of Miss Mary MURRAY of East St. Louis. She was a cousin to the ROONEY families. After services at Sacred Heart Church in East St. Louis, interment was made in the family lot in the Catholic Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Luther DAVIS of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter, Larualee, to Mr. Harry NELSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam NELSON of Chicago.

- Mrs. Cynthia Elizabeth CRANK died at her home in this city on April 22, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 6 days. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. CRANK returned home from Chicago a few weeks ago, where she had made her home for the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. HERRICK. Soon after her arrival here, she became ill with heart trouble and gradually grew worse with no hopes for recovery.

- In the Dual meet held here with Farina, the K.H.S. athletes renewed competition with Farina High School with a victory. However, the victory was rather costly, for SPURLIN spiked himself in the foot, and GREEN, of Farina, dropped the shot on Charley SMITH’s foot, bruising his big toe rather badly.

- East Zion: Mrs. Stella ARNOLD spent Saturday night and Sunday with Jim BASSETT and family.

- East Zion: A large crowd attended the surprise birthday party for Clyde WILLIAMS and Anna TOCKSTEIN at the Adolph TOCKSTEIN home Saturday night. Fruit salad and cake were served.

- East Zion: Miss Frances NEILSON called at the Charley ARNOLD home late Friday evening.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT, and Mrs. Stella ARNOLD called at the Charley ARNOLD home Sunday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch: Pid BASSETT and family, and Virgil LIVESAY and family visited Sunday with W.F. ROBB and family.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Edith SCHAUFELBERGER, James CONANT, and Charles W. YOUNG called on Miss Mildred ROBB Sunday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch: E.G. FORD of Alma called on A.J. BAYLIS Monday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Willadene KNISELEY spent Friday night and Saturday with Mrs. Mildred ROBB.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Edith KNISELEY finished a successful term making her 9th consecutive term at Wilson.

- Wilson School: April 15 being the birthday of Mrs. Vernon SIPES, who is confined to her bed, her many friends surprised her with a handkerchief and card shower. She wrote a verse to say thank you.

- Omega: The Church of God will dedicate their new building Sunday.

- Mrs. Fannie LOWE, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mr. E.W. DOOLEN, and Mr. C.I. DOOLEN attended the funeral of Mrs. Willie GARRETT at Sandy Branch Wednesday.

- Meacham: Rockhold School will be out April 26, and Mr. See MILLICAN and scholars are expected to go to the woods for a picnic dinner.

- Green Ridge: A surprise birthday party was given at the TOCKSTEIN home in honor of the 15th birthday of Miss Anna, and the 20th birthday of Clyde WILLIAMS.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Gage BASSETT and family spent Sunday with his father, Mr. Elmer BASSETT.

- Green Ridge: Those attending the funeral of Mrs. Ella GARRETT were: Mr. and Mrs. Noah THOMAS and daughter, Bessie, Mrs. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and daughter, Laura, Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. and son, Harry, Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT.

May 9, 1935:

- Mr. Paul GRAY of this city, and Miss Jessie ANDERSON of Salem were married Dec. 24, 1934 in the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert GRAY in this city, in the presence of immediate relatives. They were successful in keeping it a secret until April 27, at which time the announcement was made. The bride is a native of Salem, and the groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert GRAY. They are making their home with the groom’s parents for the present.

- Miss Sophia NOCHMAN, formerly of this city, was married to Mr. Ralph HENRICKSON of Chicago. The ceremony was performed at Waukegan, Ill.. Mrs. HENRICKSON is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael NOCHMAN, and was a graduate of Kinmundy High School with the class of ‘28, but since that time has made her home in Chicago. They will reside in Chicago.

- Mr. William Warren LOWE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. LOWE, and Miss Minnie HEADLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David HEADLEY, were married in Salem on May 7, 1885. Immediately after the ceremony, they partook of a noon day repast in the East Main Hotel. The bride and groom were both born in the North Fork neighborhood, attending the North Fork School together, and it was in this neighborhood that they settled on a farm. They remained on this farm until 1899 when they moved, with their family, of 4 boys to Kinmundy where Mr. LOWE entered the mercantile business one year later. On Tuesday, this couple observed their 50th anniversary in a very quiet manner. They did not let the fact be known until afterwards and therefore, had but a very few callers. They would have celebrated the occasion but Mrs. LOWE is not in the best of health, and Mr. LOWE has been almost sick with a cold. Mr. and Mrs. LOWE have lived their entire life in this community and we don’t know of a sweeter old couple anywhere, although uncle Warren says he is not old yet.

- John HANSON, son of Mrs. Della HANSON, who has served the past 3 years in the regular army, arrived home Friday for a visit with his mother and brother. He has been stationed in the Hawaiian islands. He likes army life, and will go to St. Louis next Monday to re-enlist.

- Mrs. Cora ABBOTT SIMPSON, wife of John SIMPSON, died after a long illness at her home in Pasadena, Cal. Services were held in Orange Grove Chapel, April 27, 1935. She was born in Branch Hill, Ohio, and from there came to Kinmundy, Ill., where she spent her girlhood. She married John SIMPSON in Kinmundy, who with one granddaughter, survives.

- Donkey Baseball, the funniest sport ever invented, is coming to Kinmundy on May 16. The members of VALLOW’s Fats and NELM’s Leans will meet on the school grounds to ride wild-eyed donkeys and play baseball at the same time.

- Lightening struck the home of Mrs. Cora CORNELL Monday morning, causing quite a bit of damage. Luckily the house did not catch on fire. The radio was completely destroyed and the windows broken. Mrs. CORNELL was not at home at the time.

- Misses Mildred ROBB and Edith SCHAUFELBERGER and Messrs. Dale and Francis HAMMER called on William and Darlene COLE, Thursday evening.

- Miss Maxine SWIFT entered the Effingham Clinic Thursday evening where she underwent an operation for appendicitis Friday. She is doing nicely.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY attended a surprise party at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gus BECCUE last Sunday, the occasion being their 40th wedding anniversary.

- Omega: The wind storm last Thursday did some damage here to trees and old roofs. George KNISELEY’s hen house was turned over and a large limb blew off a maple tree on Ora RITTER’s team, but luckily they were not hurt.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Donald MARLOW and children attended Mrs. MARLOW’s grandmother’s funeral near Farina Sunday.

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE and family, and Mrs. Izora PERRY and son, Albert, called at the Clyde PERRY home Friday to see Clyde, who had the misfortune to have a horse fall on him, breaking his leg between the knee and ankle Thursday.

- East Zion: the community was shocked to hear of the death of Uncle John STEPHENS.

- East Zion: Jim BASSETT was a business caller in Kinmundy Friday afternoon.

- East Zion: Mr. Cyrus ARNOLD is improved at this writing.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Joe KNIGHT spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charley ARNOLD and daughter, Roberta.

- Swift School: Selby GARRETT and wife were callers at the Bob GREEN home Saturday evening.

- Swift School: Raymond ATKINS closed a successful term of school. At the noon hour a good time was enjoyed and the children participated in a program. Miss Myra HEADLEY has been employed to teach this school next year.

- Green Ridge: Clyde and Bessie THOMAS, Henry DONOHO, Laura, Josephine, Kathryn and Louie DOUDERA, Lyle WILLIAMS, and Elford WILLIAMS attended the dance at Ellis BASSETT’s Saturday night.

- Green Ridge: Mr. F.L. DOUDERA Jr. and family spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: The high water injured several acres of wheat for Joe and Jim BILEK.

- Meadow Branch: Meadow Branch school closed May 2nd with a successful term taught by Rex GAMMON. A basket dinner and program was enjoyed.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB visited Sunday afternoon with the Pid GARRETT and family.

- East Meadow Branch: Word has been received here of the marriage of Mr. Elvin WALTERS and Miss Julia SLOVICK, both of Needles, Cal., which took place Easter, April 21. Mrs. WALTERS is the daughter of Mrs. Mary SLOVICK of this community, and a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. class of 1929. She has made her home in Needles for the past 4 years.

- Meacham: Mrs. Lucy HOLTZHAUSEN died in Farina last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde COOPER, and was buried in Elder Cemetery Sunday. She had been a resident of Meacham a great many years.

- Mrs. Dow GREEN of North Fork spent Friday in Kinmundy with her mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

May 16, 1935:

- Mrs. Clinton FARTHING, formerly Miss Ruth SPYKER of the Shriver School neighborhood, died May 8th at her home in Streator, Ill., after suffering from cancer for the past 2 years, being confined to her bed for the past 2 months. The remains were taken to Salem Friday to the home of Mr. FARTHING’s mother, Mrs. Ethel FARTHING. Services were held from the Baptist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Ruth Marie SPYKER was born near Kinmundy, Ill. Dec. 26, 1892, and died at Streator Ill. on May 8, 1935. She was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth SPYKER, both of whom preceded her in death some years ago. On June 10, 1914, she married Clinton G. FARTHING of near Salem, and they had 3 children were: Dwight, Glenn, and Velma, who with the husband, survives. At the age of 12, she united with the Camp Ground Methodist Church near her home, remaining a member until her death. She is also survived by her brother, Fred CRAIG of Mt. Vernon, and an uncle, Ed CRAIG of near Kinmundy.

- Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD planned a surprise for her husband in honor of his 78th birthday, which occurred Sunday. ‘Twas a homecoming for all the children and their families, and the dinner was served at noon. It was a happy family that surrounded the dinner table knowing all members were present: There were Mr. and Mrs. L.E. GREEN and family of Patoka; Mr. and Mrs. Robb GREEN and family, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD and daughter, of Kinmundy. Mr. ARNOLD’s sister, Mrs. Lizzie DOOLEN of Vernon was also a guest.

- East Zion: Ruth BASSETT, Ancel and Lyle ARNOLD, and Junior BORING of Jones School wrote on the Final April 26. They all received their grades Thursday and everyone passed.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Harry CHANCE, Mr. Charlie ARNOLD and daughters, Roberta, and Leah Pearl WALTON were callers at the Tom HAYNES home Sunday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch: Harold ROBB spent Saturday night and Sunday with Howard ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB and son, Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS called on Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB Sunday night.

- Swift: Dan ARNOLD and family spent Sunday with Mark SWIFT and family.

- Green Ridge: Miss Mary WINKS closed a successful term of school at our school Thursday. A basket dinner was enjoyed. A list of visitors was included.

- Green Ridge: Green Ridge pupils who received awards for attendance were: Mr. Wilford and Durod DONOHO, Kilford and Lucian RICHARDSON, and Miss Ellen BASSETT.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Lillie GARRETT spent Saturday evening with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL are the owners of a new V-8.

May 23, 1935:

- Mr. David HEADLEY, well known resident of the North Fork community, in Foster twp., passed his 92nd milestone last Thursday. He is in fairly good health and expects to become a member of the century club in just a few more years. He is the only living Civil War Veteran in this community. Although he carries a bullet in his side received in the war, he has outlived all of them.

- Amanda GIFFIN was born Nov. 24, 1852, and died April 24, 1935, at the home of her nephew, Herschel HIESTAND, in Alma twp, where she had been the past 6 weeks. She had been in declining health for several years, but was confined to her bed only 1 week. She was the daughter of Solomon and Martha PRUETT HIESTAND, who immigrated here from Ohio and settled on a farm in Alma twp., where she was born. She was a member of a large family of 11 children - 7 boys and 4 girls, who were raised on the farm and all of whom, excepting 3, married and raised their families in what is known as the HIESTAND neighborhood. One by one they passed away, until only 2 brothers, S.H. of near here, and Charlie of Salem, survive. She married Wm. GIFFIN on Apr. 8, 1896 who died Aug. 5, 1918. After the death of her husband, she and her brother, George, lived on the old home place. Five years ago, her home was again broken up by the passing of her brother, G.W., and since that time she has been cared for by Mrs. Sarah COOK, whose home is in Wayne County. Interment was made in the family lot at the Summit Prairie Baptist Church.

- The "First Cousins" were delightfully entertained at the pretty suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER Friday. A sumptuous pot luck dinner was served. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence RITTENHOUSE, Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. MATTHEWS, and Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HUNTINGTON and daughter, Katherine, and Mr. Harold DAVIS of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. JACKSON, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and daughter, Peggy, of this city.

- Mrs. Jennie MAHAN was pleasantly surprised May 19 when her sons, Mr. J.W. MAHAN and family of Centralia, and Mr. J.R. MAHAN and family of this city, arrived at her home to remind her of her 80th birthday. A delicious dinner had been prepared by her daughters-in-law. Mrs. Laura COFFMAN was a dinner guest. Mrs. MAHAN is enjoying good health.

- NELMS Bros. have rented the PRUETT building recently vacated by A.J. JACKSON and will move their stock therein as soon as the necessary repairs have been made.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Elmer BASSETT ground corn at Mr. Frank DOUDERA Sr.’s one day last week.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Icy GARRETT spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Noah THOMAS and family.

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE and family attended a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Noel SHAFFER Saturday evening.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim BASSETT and daughter, Ruth, were Kinmundy business visitors Friday afternoon.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT called on Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and little daughter on Friday.

- East Zion: Mr. Merle JONES and Misses Nellie Mae JONES and Roberta ARNOLD called on Jim BASSETT and family Sunday afternoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Pat JAMES were called to Pana Monday evening by the accidental death of Mr. JAMES’ uncle, George HEAD, he having been struck by a Big Four Train.

May 30, 1935:

- Mrs. Mary KNISELEY, widow of the late, J.S. KNISELEY, died at her home in Salem Friday. Services were held in Salem and interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. KNISELEY has been an invalid for the past few years. She leaves 2 sons, Frank C. HENSLEY of Salem, and Clark HENSLEY of Edwardsville. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Chas. SEE, residing south of this city.

- Your editor, was honored Saturday by being elected president of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association at the close of the 2-day annual meeting held in Flora. (A picture of Mr. VALLOW was included.)

- Postmaster and Mrs. F.O. GRISSOM, in company with Misses Ella and Evangeline PARRILL, were joy-riding Sunday afternoon. They had left the slab at Iuka and headed north on the gravel road. Just before they reached the Dums Creek Bridge, they ran into some loose gravel, causing the car to skid and turn over. The car rolled over once and landed upright, the motor never stopping. Mrs. GRISSOM’s limb went thru the windshield, causing some bad lacerations which necessitated several stitches. The Misses PARRILL received minor bruises, while Mr. GRISSOM was unharmed. Dr. W.L. FINN, of Iuka, was summoned to give first aid. Mrs. GRISSOM’s injuries will necessitate her being confined to her bed for a few days yet. The car was not damaged as much as one would think. The top was damaged some, and the windshield and one glass broken.

- The Soft Ball League was organized Monday and the teams picked. The first games are scheduled to be played June 4, but that will all depend on whether or not the C.I.P.S. will get the necessary transformers installed by that time. There will be 3 city teams with the following managers: R.J. ANDREWS, John ROBB, and Loren KLINE, and 3 out-of-town teams, namely, "Breakneck" managed by Mack ROBB; Alma, managed by Earl JACKSON, and the "Easterners" managed by Carl LAMBIRD. The Easterners have not handed in their roster, so we can’t give you those players, but here are the others:

ANDREWS’ Red Birds: Ora SCHWABE, O. SPURLIN, F. PRUETT, N. MERY, V. MARSHALL, Carl PRUETT, F. BOYD, W. PIGG, G. WHITE, L. SPURLIN, D. HAMMER, A. VALLOW, N. JOHNSON, E. READNOUR.

KLINE’s Best: L. LEWIN, J. BOYD, C. PRUETT, L. WANTLAND, R. INGRAM, E. SCHWABE, E. SMITH, R. SHAFFER L. HOWELL, C. JONES, H. ROBB, C. YOUNG, D. PARRISH, W. CONANT.

ROBB’s Tigers: W. COLE, R. GAMMON, F. GAMMON, B. PIPER, JOHN R. ROBB, B. MAXEY, A. BOYD, R. LEE, Jr. GORDAN, R. WILLIAMS, C. ANDREWS, C. BRIM, R. BARBEE.

Breakneck: M. WILLIAMS, R. SCHWABE, K. ROBB, M. ROBB, C. LEMAY, J. SLOVICK, J. NOCHMAN, L. JOHNSON, Forrest JOHNSON, R. FEATHERS, Lyle GREEN.

Alma: Rolland WILLIAMS, J. HESTER, G. WILLIAMS, J. DONOHO, H. FRIBB, A. WINK, J. MALONE, W. HESTER, Frank JOHNSON, Russell WILLIAMS, G. FORDE, L. CORNELL, R. CLAYTOR, L. CLARK, D. WRIGHT.

Harry BOYD and Harold KAESER will be the umpires.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS and Mr. and Mrs. BALKE, Sunday afternoon.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. SEE were called to Salem Friday on account of the death of Mrs. SEE’s sister, Mrs. J.S. KNISELEY.

- Omega: Several attended the funeral of Mrs. J.S. KNISELEY in Salem Sunday. She was a former resident of this community.

- East Zion: Mr. Frank JARRETT and granddaughter, Betty LITTLE, of near Vandalia, spent Sunday at Charlie ARNOLD’s home. Afternoon callers were: Mr. Gilbert SOMERLOTT and Miss Genevieve JARRETT of near Vandalia. Miss Genevieve remained for a visit.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse JONES have named their little son, Kenneth Wayne.

- East Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and family attended the services at Sandy Branch Sunday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. E.G. FORD of Alma called on A.J. BAYLIS, Tuesday P.M.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB, daughter, Mildred, and Miss Lorraine BAYLIS were Centralia visitors Tuesday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHERS are parents of a little daughter born Saturday.

- Miss Emma ARNOLD of Olney was a weekend guest of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD. On her return to Olney she was accompanied by her sister, Miss Ruby ARNOLD, who will spend a few days in Olney.

June 5, 1935:

- Mrs. Ellen C. COUGHLIN, wife of the late Patrick H. COUGHLIN, entered into rest at Anna, Ill. on May 26, 1935. About 3 months ago while with her daughters in Chicago, Mrs. COUGHLIN suffered a stroke of cerebral hemorrhage from which she never recovered. She was brought to her home in Kinmundy but her condition grew gradually worse, and on April 14, she was taken to the State Hospital at Anna, Ill. Mrs. COUGHLIN was born at Randolph, Ill. on Jan. 13, 1865, of her parents, Anna and Hugh ROSE. On Oct. 24, 1893, she married Patrick H. COUGHLIN, who preceded her in death 3 years ago. They had 5 children: Hugh D. COUGHLIN of Kinmundy; Mrs. Peter BURKE of Chicago; Mrs. Chester B. KLINE of Alma; Mrs. R.C. HILKERT of Chicago; J.A. COUGHLIN of Los Angeles, Cal. She also leaves 7 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nick ENRIGHT of Dallas Center, Iowa; and Mrs. George COVENY of Mackinaw, Ill.; 1 brother, Mr. William ROSE of Peoria; and an adopted brother, L.B. ROSE of Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. COUGHLIN moved to this vicinity about 28 years ago. Services were held from St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in this city with interment in the Catholic Cemetery.

- Mr. Wesley MORGAN of this city received a message Friday announcing the death of his brother, Nathan, which occurred that day at his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The deceased had been in poor health for the past few weeks, having suffered a stroke. He was 79 years old. Mr. MORGAN was born and reared in Foster twp., and was married to Mary BUNDY, who survives him, a sister of S.L. BUNDY of this city. Mr. and Mrs. MORGAN left this community during the "Kickapoo Rush" and homesteaded in Oklahoma, where they have engaged in farming until about 10 years ago when they moved to town.

- Mrs. Elizabeth PARRILL McCLUER, 75, died at her home after an illness of several weeks. A member of a prominent Hinds Co., Mississippi family, she made her home in Hinds county for the past 39 years. She was born in Wykoff, Minn. in 1859. About 2 years later, her parents moved to Illinois, settling near Farina, where Elizabeth attended school, and graduated from high school in Kinmundy, Ill. with the class of 1880. After graduation from high school, Mrs. McCLUER taught school for a number of years completing her education in the Univ. of Ill. In 1885 she married G.W. McCLUER of Farina. They established their home in Champaign, where Mr. McCLUER was assistant Professor in the Horticulture Dept. in the University, which position he held until they moved from Champaign to Jackson, Miss. about 39 years ago. Her husband died in July 1929. Those who survive are: a daughter, Mrs. Edith LAIRD of Jackson, Miss.; and 6 sons, H.B. McCLUER, Allen McCLUER, and K.P. McCLUER, all of Jackson, Miss.; Donald McCLUER of Batesville, Miss.; Leon McCLUER of Jacksonville, Ala.; and J.W. McCLUER of Raymond, Miss. Interment was made in Lakewood Memorial Park. She was a cousin of Misses PARRILL and F.O. GRISSOM.

- Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM announce the marriage of their daughter, Lucille, to Mr. Geo. A. JOHNSON of Harrisburg. The ceremony took place June 3 at the University Baptist Church. They were attended by Mr. Loren CARRIER and Miss Josephine SCHMAULHAUSEN. Mrs. JOHNSON is a graduate of K.H.S in the class of ‘31, attended Teacher’s College for 2 years, and the past year attended the University of Illinois. Mr. JOHNSON is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. JOHNSON of Harrisburg, and is a graduate of the University of Illinois in the class of ‘35. The couple will make their home in McNabb, Ill., where Mr. JOHNSON is employed.

- Mr. O.W. HARRELL, a highly respected farmer of Meacham twp., committed suicide yesterday afternoon by jumping in the cistern. Mr. HARRELL’s wife died about 2 years ago, and since that time, he and his son have been living on the farm. The son came in from the field yesterday evening, and missed his father. He noticed his hat and coat in the house and the car at home, whereupon he inquired around the neighborhood, but could not find the father. Upon returning home, in company with a neighbor, they found him in the cistern. The neighbors were very much surprised as they knew of no motive for this act.

- Due to the neglect of the C.I.P.S. in installing the necessary transformer for the lighting of the grounds, the soft ball schedule has not commenced as yet.

- A large crowd attended the commencement in the rural schools Tuesday night. 20 graduates of Foster, Kinmundy and Meacham twps. received diplomas. Lyle SHREFFLER of the Sherman School, with Mrs. Florence WEISS as teacher, received the highest grade in Kinmundy twp. of 94 1/3. He also received the highest grade of the county. Louise MILNER of the Lacey School with Mrs. Genelle SLAGELEY as teacher, received the highest grade in Meacham twp. with an average of 92˝. Ancil ARNOLD of the Jones School with Mr. Sam COZAD as teacher received the highest grade of Foster twp with 87 1/6.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Lillan GARRETT spent Thursday with her parents, the Frank DOUDERA Sr.’s.

- East Zion: Cyrus ARNOLD, Charley ARNOLD, and daughter, Roberta, and Genevieve JARRETT attended church at Chapel, Sunday afternoon.

- Miss Mary SHRIVER returned home this week from Lincoln, Ill. where she has been a teacher for several years in the Odd Fellows’ Orphans Home.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT, son, Marvin, and daughter, Ruth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim OSBORNE.

- East Zion: Ina FOSTER has been employed to teach Jones School next year.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL will spend Sunday with Mack ROBB and family.

- Swift: Wes ROBB, wife and son spent Sunday at the Ren WAINSCOTT home.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday with Ren WAINSCOTT and wife.

June 13, 1935:

- Charles Percival BALKE, the only child of Frederick and Lina THOMAS BALKE, was born Nov. 27, 1864 at Pittsburgh, Pa., and died at his home east of Kinmundy on June 7, 1935. When he was 14 years old he came with his parents to Illinois, and with them moved to the present farm home, where for the past 56 years he has resided. On March 5, 1886, he married Miss Laura SAPP, and 2 daughters, Hazel Dolores and Nita Grace, were born to this union who survive. The mother died Oct. 28, 1926. On May 2, 1928 he married Mrs. Mary McCULLOM who survives. The deceased has always been a farmer, and was a member of the Masonic Order in the Kinmundy Lodge. He was stricken more than a year ago with heart trouble. Services were held at the farm home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- William PERRY, son of Alexander and Matilda PERRY, was born in Indiana in 1863, and came with his parents to Illinois while still a child. He grew to manhood on a farm in Kinmundy twp. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Sadie MULVANY, and they had 4 children. The wife, 1 son and the daughter preceded him in death. He later married Maggie HAMILTON of Kentucky, and they had 2 children. Harold HAMILTON, the step-son, was brought up with these children. Bill, as he was familiarly known, was a jolly fellow with a good word for every one. He leaves to mourn his wife, 3 sons, 1 daughter, the step-son, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild, as well as 1 brother, Frank, of Villa Grove. Services were held from the Christian Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- John R. DILLON, 68, salesman, of Muncie, Ind., died at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie on June 6 after a short illness. He was born in 1867 at Kinmundy, Ill., and for the past 15 years has been an employee of the T.J. Ault Company. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ella R. DILLON; 2 sons, C. Eugene of Chicago, and Edward R. of Eureka, Cal.; 3 grandsons, Edward, Jack and Robert; 3 sisters, Mrs. Belle SCHERMERHORN of Ridgefarm, Ill.; Mrs. Gertrude L. WADE of Salem; and Miss Anna T. DILLON of Kinmundy; and a brother, Edward G. DILLON of Kinmundy. The body will remain at the Moffitt and Piepho funeral home during the memorial services. Burial will be at Kinmundy. The above mentioned was the son of the late I.T. and Sarah DILLON of this city. He grew to manhood on the farm where his parents formerly lived, having attended the rural school, also High school in both Kinmundy and Farina. In Oct. 1895 he married Miss Ella RICHARDSON of Farina, Ill. and in that city they resided for a number of years before moving to Muncie, Ind. Burial was made at Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- On June 1, Mr. Howard DISS and Miss Alta GREEN were quietly married at the S.D.B. parsonage in Farina. Mrs. DISS is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John GREEN of Farina. She graduated from Farina High School with the Class of ‘27 and attended S.I.N.U. For the past few years she has been engaged in the teaching profession. Mr. DISS, better known as Jack, is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.J. DISS. The couple will make their home on the DISS farm north of Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FISHER, Miss Della SEXTON, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R.F. HARGRAVE of Centralia, visited over the weekend in South Bend, Ind. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie BAILEY. Of the 8 sisters, all were present except Mrs. F.W. WHITLOCK, of Spearfish, S.D. The sisters were: Miss SEXTON, Mrs. FISHER, Mrs. BAILEY, Mrs. HARGRAVE; Mrs. Roy HUNT, of Temple City, Cal.; Mrs. O.E. PENETON of Hammond, Ind.; and Mrs. T.D. MANGNER of Chicago. Others at the house party were: Mr. BAILEY, Mr. HARGRAVE, Mr. FISHER, O.E. PENETON and daughter, Valda, of Hammond; and his son, Earl and wife of Corydon, Ind.; T.D. MANGNER, daughter, Mary Ann, and sons, Pat and Terry of Chicago, and Lyle HARGRAVE of South Bend.

- The Alma Township 8th Grade Commencement was held Friday evening in the Alma Methodist Church with a large crowd in attendance and an appropriate program was rendered. The following pupils received diplomas and Edwin SHREFFLER, making the highest grade, received a scholarship: Frances Jean KLINE, Lena F. SANDERS, Arlie Clifford BRANSON, Edwin SHREFFLER, Helen McWHIRTER, Ambrose L. CRAIG, Mary M. KENNEDY, Dorcas B. CLOW, Ernest V. BROOM, Willadene SHAFFER, James H. SIPES, Virgil Kenneth SLATER, and Buddy Early MAXEY.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jim BASSETT and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John GILLESPIE and daughter, Mabel.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Elmer SMITH ate birthday dinner with L.E. GREGORY June 4.

- Elder School: Several from this vicinity attended good exercises at Alma Friday, there being 3 graduates from Elder District. They were Misses Wilma and Willadean SHAFFER and James SIPES.

- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. See MILLICAN went to Carbondale Sunday where they will enter S.I.N.U. for the coming term.

- Misses Mildred and Leta Harriett ATKINS are spending this week in the home of Mr. C.I. DOOLEN and Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- D.A. ARNOLD Jr. is ill with an attack of appendicitis.

- Miss Roberta CRAIG, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harmon CRAIG of Tripp, S.D., and Mr. Burrill G. MONK, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. MONK, of Beresford, S.D., were married June 1 in the Methodist Church in Tripp. 30 years ago the bride’s parents were married in the same church. Mrs. MONK is a graduate of South Dakota University. Mr. MONK began his college education at South Dakota Univ., graduating from Southern California Univ., and taking year of post graduate work at S.D.U. The couple will both work at Murdo High School, Mr. MONK in the Commercial and Music departments, and Mrs. MONK will have a class of music students.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL and Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and family.

- Swift: Mr. George COLE was very pleasantly surprised Sunday in honor of his birthday. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed ZINDLE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clen STAUGER of Moweaqua, Mr. and Mrs. Orville WINDERS and children, Steve HOGGE and family of Salem; Fletch COLE and family, Ren WAINSCOTT and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE.

- Camp Ground: Zarold LEWIS returned home Thursday from S.I.N.U. where he has been attending school for the past 2 years.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Edith SCHAUFELBERGER spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Mildred ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Frank GARRETT and family of Patoka, and Mr. CAPPIES of St. Louis visited Sunday with W.F. ROBB and family.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT.

June 20, 1935:

- David Nelson MERCER, oldest son of Silas and Rebecca MERCER, was born on a farm south of Salem, Ill. on April 8, 1846, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ethel HILL, near Kinmundy, Ill. on June 15, 1935. His early life was spent on the farm, near old Mt. Moriah Christian Church and in young manhood he became a member of that congregation. He was married to Martha Ann EASLEY on Aug. 10, 1870, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 1929. They had 5 daughters: Margaret Olive, Letta A., Daisy I., Ethel E., and Jessie E.; and 1 son, died in infancy. Margaret, Letta and Jessie also preceded him in death. In 1897, he, with his wife and daughters, assisted by a small group of like Christian faith effected the first organization of the Kinmundy Christian Church. He lived for a number of years on the farm, where he died and was counted a good farmer, an excellent neighbor and a man of such sterling Christian character as to command respect and admiration of all who knew him. For some time he has suffered from cancer. He leaves to mourn his 2 daughters, Mrs. Daisy MAXEY of Polo, Ill., and Mrs. Ethel HILL of Kinmundy; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. Services were held from the Christian Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Scott Bargh DAVIDSON, nine year old son of Dr. Scott M. and Vera BARGH DAVIDSON of Chicago was electrocuted Saturday by falling across the third rail of the Rapid Transit Co. This railroad is not elevated near the DAVIDSON home but is guarded by a fence. Little Scott, in company with his brother, Charles, and several other playmates, were playing near this railroad when they spied some extra large nails lying between these tracks. A hole under the fence was soon found and little Scott ventured in to get the nails. In crossing the tracks, he stopped on the third rail which carries 68,000 volts. His playmates saw him fall and began to scream. Two gentlemen happened along and removed him by means of a pole. He was taken to the hospital where a pullmotor was used for 2 hours but of no avail. The news of the sad accident reached the BARGH family here shortly after it happened. Short services were held in Chicago Tuesday and the body, accompanied by the parents, brother, grandparents and friends, was brought here to the E.C. BARGH home Tuesday evening. Short services were held at the BARGH home and the body then was taken to the McMACKIN Funeral Home in Salem, where services were held and interment made in East Lawn Cemetery.

- Mrs. James KENNEDY underwent an operation in the Centralia Hospital Tuesday for the removal of the appendix and a tumor. She is getting along nicely.

- In Memoriam of James Patrick ROONEY who died June 22, 1934.

- Dr. G.P. DOUGHERTY has moved his office to the A.C. DUNLAP residence. He is moving his family here from Neoga, Ill. today, occupying the DUNLAP residence.

- Mr. J.R. MAHAN, better known as "Beak", left the old home town Sunday afternoon and his address, for the next 2 weeks or so in Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, where he is at present undergoing a medical examination. He writes they have been making moving pictures of his anatomy and in all probability will begin to lecture on him soon. Mr. MAHAN has been in poor health for some time, having an ulcer of the duodenum, and expects to undergo an operation for the removal of the same.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GARRETT called on Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. and family Wednesday evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carroll JONES are parents of an 8˝ lb. daughter born June 18.

- Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH and daughters, Misses Ruth and Virginia, and Miss Ida RUTHERFORD, were in Salem Saturday evening attending a surprise birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Sue R. BOWMAN at the home of the BARENFANGERS.

- Mr. Lee BARBEE had with him on Father’s Day, his children and grandchildren: Mrs. R.D. VANVALKENBURG of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Cora Mae DAVIS and daughter, Geraldine, and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil DIAL of Peoria; Mr. Frank DAVIS of Oblong, Mr. and Mrs. Earl BARBEE, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth TUCKER of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bud FEATHERS are parents of a 9˝ lb. baby daughter born to them June 19th.

- Campground: Freddie MISELBROOK is confined to his home with pneumonia.

June 27, 1935:

- Mrs. Mary GENTRY, 77 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will HEISTAND, south of this city on Tuesday, June 25, 1935. Mrs. GENTRY suffered a stroke of apoplexy last Wednesday which resulted in her death. She is survived by 3 daughters and a brother, W.A. MAXWELL, of this city. Services were held from the HEISTAND home, and the funeral party motored to Williamville, Ill. where interment was made. Mary Ann MAXWELL, daughter of John and Amanda MAXWELL, was born March 21, 1858 near Westport, Ind. Later she went with her parents to Kansas, then to Illinois in 1875. On March 27, 1884, she married Edward GENTRY residing on a farm south of Springfield, Ill. They had 3 daughters: Mrs. Will HEISTAND of Salem; Mrs. Bertha KNOWLES of Chicago; and Mrs. Lloyd MECAY of North Branch, Minn. Her husband died Feb. 4, 1904. Mrs. GENTRY had been in failing health for more than 3 years, but suffered a stroke of paralysis June 19, from which she never rallied. Besides the 3 daughters, she is survived by a brother, Albert MAXWELL, of Kinmundy, and 8 grandchildren: Mrs. Erma WHITE of Danville; Virgil and Wilma HIESTAND of Salem; Hughla and Gordon KNOWLES of Chicago; Neil, Maynard, and Edna McCAY of North Branch, Minn.; 1 great-granddaughter, Lena Mae HIESTAND of Salem. 2 brothers, 2 half-brothers, and 1 grandson have preceded her in death.

- June 23, being the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry EAGAN, and the 10th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. ROBNETT, a joint celebration was held at the EAGAN home. Early in the day many relatives and friends arrived with well filled baskets and at noon all partook of dinner under the trees. In the afternoon, the children enjoyed games, while the older folks whiled away the time with reminiscences of the past. Kodaking was also included in the afternoon’s entertainment. A long list of those attended was printed.

- Bud C. DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN of this city, has resigned as director of athletics at Miami, Ariz. High School and accepted a coaching position in Tucson, Ariz. High School.

- Sunday being the birthday of Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER, members of the Community Birthday Circle, with friends, came with well filled baskets to surprise her, which they surely did. Guests included: Mrs. Nellie HARRIS BLAINE, Mrs. Mamie HARRIS CHESBRO and 2 children of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK and Miss Geneva, Mr. Wm. SOLDNER, Miss HOLTZHOUSE, Miss Avis JONES and Mr. Fred MILLER, and Mrs. Mattie HITT of Casey.

- J.A. HOLT received word yesterday of the sudden death of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mass ARNOLD, of Idaho. The daughter was about 30 years old and death occurred in Portland, Ore., due to apoplexy. Mrs. ARNOLD is a sister to Mr. HOLT.

- WILKINSON Reunion: Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON motored to Bloomington, Sunday, where they held a reunion at Miller’s Park with their immediate family. With them were their children: Mr. and Mrs. B.E. WILKINSON of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WILKINSON of Centralia; and Mr. and Mrs. H.B. WILKINSON of West Frankfort. Grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar WILKINSON of Rockford; Dr. Leroy TELFORD of St. Louis; Joe TELFORD of Alma; Charles, Billie, Mary Louise, Joe and Warren WILKINSON of West Frankfort. Guests: Mrs. Harry McCLINIC of West Frankfort, and Miss Mamie ODELL of Decatur.

- East Zion: Miss Helen Ruth JONES called on Miss Ruth BASSETT Sunday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Dean PARRILL and son, Mr. Charlie DIPPOLD and family of Farina, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis HANBAUM of Springfield, Mo. spent Sunday with Mrs. Dora HEICHER and family. The ladies are all sisters of Mrs. HEICHER. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. HEICHER Sunday evening.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Virgil SEE entertained the Ladies’ Aid of Pleasant Grove Church last Wednesday afternoon with several guests present. Quilting and piecing quilt blocks was the afternoon work.

- C.I. DOOLEN, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT, motored to Loami, Ill. and spent Sunday with their daughter and granddaughter, Mrs. Carl HEADLEY and family.

- Green Ridge: The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Loren ALBERT, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Peck CALDWELL.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS and daughter, Lorraine, were in Farina Monday afternoon attending the funeral of Mrs. John FORD.

July 4, 1935:

- Mr. John EDWARDS, age 73, a well known and highly respected farmer of the Camp Ground neighborhood, died Tuesday after an illness of several weeks duration. Services were held from the home with interment in Phillips Cemetery.

- Mr. Ralph ROLLINSON, a successful merchant of Kell, has opened a general merchandise store in the Elder building, the first door north of the First National Bank. The local store will be in charge of Mr. Harry BURGE.

- Wilson School: Fred KLEISS and family attended a birthday surprise dinner on Alex STOCK of near Farina, Sunday.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Emil MEYER took her father-in-law, Wm. MEYER, to the doctor in Iuka Sunday, where he is receiving treatment for cancer.

- Swift: Several from this vicinity attended the surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Charles FORD Sunday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB and son, Raymond SWIFT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE, Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, and Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE and son.

- The many friends of James Raymond MAHAN will be glad to know that he is able to sit in a wheelchair and is taking a goodly portion of food. It won’t be long now until he is home again feeling like a new man.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Mrs. Mary BALKE were Salem visitors Saturday afternoon.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN came from Salem to spend the weekend at home.

 

July 11, 1935:

- Mr. Eldred HANSON and Miss Mary EAGAN were married last Friday at Rev. LOVELL’s home in Salem. The bride is a popular young lady of our city who has made her home here for the past several years. The groom is a native of Coleman, Wis., and is a prosperous electrician of that city. A wedding dinner was served in the bride’s home Friday to a few friends.

- Earl Wesley DOOLEN and Miss Lorraine Virginia BAYLIS motored to Mt. Ve