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Jan. 2, 1936:

- Shirley, the second son of Samuel and Carrie COPPLE, was born in Meacham twp. on Jan. 11, 1909, and died Dec. 24, 1935 at Salem. Shirley spent most of his life where he was born, moving with his parents to Salem some 10 years ago. He attended school at Camp Ground until the age of ten years, when he became afflicted and was unable to walk. All that loving hands and medical skill could not relieve him of his affliction. He leaves his parents; a sister, Mrs. Grace BUTTS of Alma; 3 brothers, Herschel and George of Salem, and Denny at home. 2 sisters preceded him in death. An aged grandmother, Mrs. Harriett BURKETT, and a number of uncles and aunts survive. Services were held at Booker Church with interment in Phillips Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.F. BOUGHERS, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil PLUE, motored to Champaign on Tuesday to spend Christmas with the former’s daughter, the C.E. MENEELEYs. Mrs. Orlando SCHWABE of Effingham, another daughter, went to Champaign Christmas morning to partake of the family dinner. They were within about a mile of Tolono when they ran into a snow drift about a quarter of a mile long and knee deep. Cars ahead of them became stalled and consequently they could go no farther. Someone announced that the snow plow would soon be along and they waited. About 4 o’clock they became cold and all set out afoot for Tolono, wading drifts waist deep. They reached Tolono in time to catch the I.C. train to Champaign. Since that time, the ladies have been suffering considerably with their frosted limbs.

- The Community Birthday Circle with their husbands and families were most delightfully entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, on New Years Eve. The Circle with guests numbered 34. All came early and the evening was full to the brim with mirth and gladness. A fine program was rendered and a very fine-reading. "The Dog Man" by O. HENRY, was read by Mr. James KAGY and much enjoyed by all. Games of various kinds were enjoyed and in the bird puzzle, Mrs. Harry SHORT was the winner of the prize. At 10 o’clock a fine luncheon of cake, rice heavenly hash coffee, cocoa, popcorn, candy and apples was enjoyed. More games and the radio furnished entertainment until the clock struck the midnight hour when bells were run and many happy New Years were said. The guests returned to their homes after thanking the host and hostess for the very fine evening together. Miss Esther SHAFER of Olney, and Miss Violet BUTTS were the guests.

- Mr. P.F. ROBNETT accompanied by Mr. James WILLIAMS, motored to St. Louis Tuesday where Mr. WILLIAMS entered Barnes Hospital for another operation on his face.

- Young School: Miss Myrtle HILL left last Friday for Winter Haven, Fla. where she has employment.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and children, Marvin and Ruth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John GILLESPIE and daughter, Mabel, near Vernon.

- East Zion: The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Uncle Rollin SMITH, Saturday evening. Services were held at Zion. He had made his home with his niece, Hester OGLESBY.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and son, Carroll Mac, spent Christmas at Bert GARRETT’s.

- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BOYD are parents of a baby boy born last Sunday. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MARLOW have a baby girl.

- Meacham: Mr. Eura KRUTSINGER had the misfortune to be accidentally shot in the face while out hunting Friday. He may lose the sight of one eye.

- Again. We’ll swap our paper for corn or wood. 3 bushels corn or 1 load wood. Bring ‘em in and get two years. Good during month of January only.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ora ATKINS spent a happy day with Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. Charles DOOLEN.

- Camp Ground: Jack LEWIS took Ben BUTTS to see his father, Mr. William BUTTS, who suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday evening.

Jan. 9, 1936:

- Marie Ellen, daughter of James E. and Cora VALLOW WILLIAMS, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 2, 1898 in the present family home. She was the 3rd child of a family of 10, being preceded in death by 1 sister, Mabel, and 3 brothers, Lester, Andrew and James. With the exception of 5 years spent with her parents in Odin, Marie had been a resident of Shanghai community. Here she attended rural school and grew to young womanhood. Her later education was received in Kinmundy High School where she was forced to discontinue her studies at an early age, due to ill health. When quite young she was converted and became a member at Shanghai Church. She died Jan. 6, 1936 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. She was often visited there by her aunt, Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS, whom Marie loved dearly. Surviving are her parents; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lura ROBNETT of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Clara SEMRO of Chicago; 3 brothers, Maurice WILLIAMS of Chicago, and Russell and Richard WILLIAMS of Kinmundy. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- In Memoriam of Nondas Eileen SILLS who died Jan. 9, 1935.

- The birthday anniversary of the cousins Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON, Miss Margaret WARREN and Mr. Lloyd NEIL, coming within a few days of each other, the trio made 1 dinner party do and had a joint celebration. Dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mrs. JOHNSON and Mr. NEIL.

- Mrs. Dora BUNDY, a former resident of Kinmundy, died at her home in Anacosta, Washington on Christmas Eve. She and her daughter, Miss Nondas, who survives her mother were members of the Christian Church while living here. Mrs. BUNDY’s sister, Mrs. Hallie WILLIAMS, also a former resident of Kinmundy, died 2 years ago, also in Washington.

- A truck load of local W.P.A. workers, driven by Burdette SHAFFER, was overturned yesterday near Sandoval, while returning from a trip to Centralia. The boys had gone to Centralia on business. The pavement was rather slippery and some of them returned on the train. The truck left the slab and in attempting to get back on was upset. All of the occupants were shaken up considerably and Mr. Mike ZUMSTEG received a mean cut on the head as well as a wrenched back.

- Mrs. Margaret A. WALTERS died at her home in Farina yesterday morning at the age of 100 years, 4 months, and 20 days. She leaves 2 sons, David, and Chas., both of Farina. The deceased was grandmother of Mr. R.E. WALTERS of this city.

- Mr. Arno SMITH, who is now employed by The Herald-Tribune at Chester, Ill. tells of his visit to the Penitentiary as Coroner’s Juror.

- Swift: Bill CONANT and family spent Sunday with Elmer BASSETT and daughter.

- Swift: Selby GARRETT and family and Marshall WILLIAMS and family spent New Year’s at the Betty NICHOLS home.

- Omega: Mrs. Fay HUDDLESTON and children, and Mrs. Hattie HUDDLESTON and children, G.W. VAN CLEVE and son, Everett, spent Sunday at the Ray SCHOOLEY home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. SCHOOLEY’s 25th wedding anniversary.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Tom GARRETT hauled wood for Mrs. John MAZANEK last week.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT called on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. and family, Sunday.

- North Fork: Miss Bernice ARNOLD is visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence JOHNSON in Janesville, Ill. Mrs. JOHNSON has been ill suffering from a nervous breakdown.

Jan. 16, 1936:

- Mr. and Mrs. Harve BRANSON received word last week that their son-in-law, Mr. Archie PATHEL of Crete, met with an accident while at work, which will cause him to be laid up for some time. He is employed in the offices of the Public Service of Northern Illinois and a heavy transformer fell from the counter onto his foot smashing his toes. It was necessary to removed the big toe.

- A party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. RICE in Harmon, Oklahoma was described. The Kinmundy home of Mr. and Mrs. RICE had in the past been a gathering place for young people.

- Word has been received by relatives here of the marriage of Miss Laura Lee DAVIS to Mr. Harry NELSON, both of Chicago, which took place Sunday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. DAVIS, formerly residents of this city.

- J.B. MAXEY had a cow to freshen a few days ago and the cow developed an unusually large udder. There was some argument as to the size of the udder and so it was measured. It was found that the circumference of the udder was 5 and ˝ foot which was about 1˝ foot more than the height of the cow. By the use of linseed oil, he has succeeded in reducing the udder to its normal size.

- Omega: The kitchen shower Friday night at the Andrew MULVANY home for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne WHITNEY was attended by a large crowd.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BOUSMAN of Farina are parents of a 5˝ lb. son, born Jan. 14. The mother was formerly Miss Dorothy CHANCE of this city.

- Omega: The birthday party for Miss Myrle LONNON Wednesday night was well attended. All report a good time.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS and daughter, Mrs. Lorraine DOOLEN, called on Mrs. W.F. ROBB and daughter, Mildred, Sunday.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Esta ROBB was a caller recently in the Martha WANTLAND home.

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. HILL received word Friday of their new grandson, who was born in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice WILLIAMS in Chicago, and named James Richard. The mother was formerly Miss Rhea HILL.

- The members of the Sunrise Division of the Methodist Aid Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John HOLT Saturday, and from there went to Mrs. DONOVAN’s to give her a surprise for her birthday. The surprise was complete and sandwiches and coffee were served.

- Wilson School: Last Tuesday evening when John HEATON returned home from town, he found awaiting him a delicious oyster supper and several neighbors reminding him it was his 36th birthday. The evening was spent eating oysters, ice cream and cake, playing Rook and in social conversation. Present besides the family were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY, Mrs. Jennie STOCK, Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE, Charles, Frances and Helen, and Darrell and Dwight KLINE.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Gage BASSETT spent last Thursday with his father, Mr. Elmer BASSETT and daughter, Edith.

Jan. 23, 1936:

- North Fork News: On Jan. 18, Mr. Mark ARNOLD and Miss Edyth BASSETT stole the march on their friends when they motored to Patoka to the home of Rev. Monroe SMITH and were married. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. ARNOLD living his entire life in our neighborhood, and graduated from Kinmundy High School. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Elmer BASSETT. They were given a charivari Sunday night.

- Friday a fire was discovered on the roof on what is known as the Nirider building, occupied by the John CURRY Barber Shop and the Art COCKRELL furniture store. The fire was soon extinguished with but very little damage done. This building is a frame structure but has stood when neighboring buildings have burned to the ground. It is the oldest building in the business district.

- The Rebekah Lodge celebrated their 41st anniversary.

- Mr. F.G. ALEXANDER, local signal maintainer for the Illinois Central Railroad, met with a very painful accident on Tuesday. He, in company with Fred BISEL, local section foreman, were in the act of unloading a concrete battery well from a push car in Farina. In attempting to hold the well back, Fred lost his footing and fell. As he fell, his left arm fell across the skids and the heavy well rolled over it, breaking the arm just above the wrist and below the elbow. The bones were sticking thru the flesh. He was taken to Dr. HOLSON immediately given first aid, and then to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. The arm was x-rayed but could not be set then on account of hemorrhages. He is 56 years old and has worked on the Illinois Central Railroad for 30 years, and this is the first broken bone he has ever had.

- The children of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT came from far and near to gather in the homestead for a week’s visit with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clark BAGOTT came from Palouse, Wash.; Mrs. Bert GUBBINS from Muncie, Ind.; Mr. Paul BAGOTT and Mrs. F.L. FLETCHER and daughter, Bonnie, from Charleston, and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER of Kinmundy. 7 years had elapsed since this family circle had been complete.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE and Hugh COUGHLIN were in Bloomington, Ill. last Thursday attending the funeral of an uncle, Mr. Adam FUNK, who died Monday after suffering a paralytic stroke. Mr. FUNK, with his family resided southeast of this city, but has made his home in Bloomington for the past few years.

- Wilson School: F.O. STOCK and family of Effingham visited Sunday with Fred KLEISS and family celebrating their wedding anniversaries.

- Green Ridge: Miss Edith BASSETT, daughter of Mr. Elmer BASSETT, and Mr. Mark ARNOLD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ora ARNOLD, were married Saturday evening.

- Swift: Mrs. Cleda GARRETT and Kenneth ROBB spent Saturday with Mrs. CONANT.

- Meacham: This community sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Merle REESE in the loss of their little girl.

- Meacham: Mrs. Myrtle PERRY received a message Wednesday morning announcing the death of her father, Mr. Wes MULVANY.

- Meacham: Mr. Monroe HOLMES is in St. Mary’s Hospital and underwent a major operation last Wednesday.

- Mrs. Mattie DOWNS was taken to Vandalia to the Mark Greer Hospital Tuesday in the Linton and Beery Ambulance where she had her broken shoulder x-rayed. She is getting along nicely.

Jan. 30, 1936:

- The firm of F.A. PRUETT & Sons was purchased on Jan. 22, from Mr. W.S. PRUETT by his nephew, Charles E. PRUETT, a son of the late Chas. S. PRUETT. Charles has been in the firm’s employ for the past 9 months. Mr. W.S. PRUETT states that it is his aim to be a man of leisure now. He will merely loaf in the office when he pleases and act as an advisor for Charles. And it is his intention to get caught up on his fishing which he has neglected for so long. In other words, he is retiring. This firm was established in 1895 by the late F.A. PRUETT. In 1902, one son, the late Chas. F., was taken into the firm which changed the name from F.A. PRUETT to F.A. PRUETT & Son. And then in 1907, another son, Walter S., was taken into the firm and the name changed to F.A. PRUETT & Sons. The father died in 1917 and the 2 sons carried on the business. Upon the death of the elder brother, Chas. F., which occurred last March, Walter S. acquired full interest of the firm as of Dec. 31, 1935. An now, on Jan. 22, Walter sells out to Charles E., and the firm name will remain the same. The firm is widely known throughout the Eastern markets for their fine quality eggs. For many years they maintained branch houses at Farina, Tamaroa, and Vernon, later adding ones at Carlyle and Centralia. The Farina, Centralia, and Carlyle branches have been disposed of while the other 2 were closed during the past year. Besides the buying and selling of eggs and poultry, this firm is engaged in the retailing and wholesaling of flour, feeds and many of the more staple groceries.

- Word was received here by her sister, Mrs. H.M. FISHER, that Mrs. Bernie BAILEY had undergone an operation in the Epworth Hospital, South Bend, Ind. on Tuesday of last week, and several gall stones were removed. She is getting along nicely.

- Mrs. Cora CORNELL and little Billy Gene FIELDS celebrated their birthdays on Jan. 19 in the Joy FIELDS home. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FIELDS and daughter, Mary, and Dr. and Mrs. STEVENS of Loogootee.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS moved their household effects from Farina and are now at home in the Chas. FOX property.

- Little Joyce Aileen REESE, daughter of Murrell and Eva REESE, was born Jan. 4, 1935, and died Jan. 20, 1936. She became ill about 3 weeks ago, and was treated by Dr. WALKER, but alarm came about a week ago. She was then taken to Dr. MILLER and was treated for indigestion. On Sunday the doctor was called and decided she had contracted intestinal flu. She leaves her mother and father, grandmother and grandfather REESE, grandmother and grandfather OUTHOUSE, 2 great-grandmothers, 1 great-grandfather, 4 uncles, 3 aunts, and 1 cousin, little Doris Eileen REESE. Services were held from the Baptist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. Merle BAYLIS, manager of the Tony YOUNG orchards, had the misfortune of getting his elbow knocked out of place last Wednesday. He had made his usual Wednesday night call in the north part of town and was just starting home. Owing to the cold weather, his car had to be cranked, and in cranking, the engine started the wrong way, causing the crank to knock his elbow out of place. Consequently, he is now carrying his arm in a sling.

- Mrs. Nancy J. TATE, daughter of John F. and Rebecca R. WHITMAN, was born in Jeffersonville, Ind. on Jan. 19, 1852, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.J. HANSON in Beecher City on Thursday morning. She had been critically ill for several weeks with complications due to her advanced age. She married Benj. C. TATE on Feb. 27, 1868, and they had 10 children. The living children are: Mrs. F.R. MOORE (Nellie) of Xenia; A.F. TATE of Edinburg; Mrs. R.E. COCKRELL (Winnie) of San Diego, Cal.; Winfred TATE of Xenia; C.R. and V.A. TATE of Springfield; and Mrs. O.J. HANSON (Elsie) of Beecher City. 3 children preceded her in death: James W. and S.M. TATE and Mrs. H.W. SIMER (Jennie). The greater part of Mrs. TATE’s life was spent on a farm near Xenia. After a short service at the HANSON home, the remains were taken to the Onstott Baptist Church near Xenia where services were held, and interment made in the Shadow Cemetery near Xenia. She will be remembered by many of the older residents of Kinmundy.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT called on Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr., Sunday.

- East Zion (from last week): A large crowd attended the charivari Sunday night for Mr. and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD at the Elmer BASSETT home.

- East Zion (from last week): Carroll GARRETT and family are moving from the Willis CHANCE place near Zion to their farm, east of Arnold Chapel.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Estel COMBS are parents of a baby daughter born Wednesday.

- Meacham: Funeral services for Mr. Wes MULVANY were held Friday at the Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Esta ROBB called on Mrs. Pearl LENHART and Mrs. Velma McCLURE, recently.

- Omega: A surprise party was given last Thursday at the Russell BAKER home, it being Russell’s (?) birthday.

- Omega: Thermometers registered as low as 20 below Sunday night.

- Omega: Workers at the Rock Crusher reported for work Monday morning, but found it too cold to work.

Feb. 6, 1936:

- Miss Amanda FOSTER died at the home of her nephew, Mr. Thomas SHAFFER, south of Brubaker on Monday. The deceased has been a life long resident of this community, and has been making her home with her nephew for the past 3 years. Amanda, youngest daughter of Thomas and Nancy HICKESON FOSTER, was born in what is now Brubaker on Jan. 29, 1854, where she lived most of her life, and died Feb. 3, 1936. Her mother died when she was only 4 years old, and she was cared for by a stepmother, who was a mother to her. She died in 1863, and her father died in 1907. Two brothers, Zeb and John; 1 sister, Adaline SHAFFER; 1 half-brother, Seth; and also 3 step-brothers have all preceded her in death. She united with the Pleasant Grove Church at an early age where she remained a member until death. Her entire life was spent in Marion County, working in several different homes, until 3˝ years ago when she moved into the home of her nephew, Thomas SHAFFER, where she was tenderly cared for until her death. She leaves 3 nieces and 6 nephews. Services were held from the M.E. Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Vernon BURKETT and Miss Irma GARNER were quietly married Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage in Salem. The young couple was attended by Forrest ROBINSON and Miss Edith CHARLTON. The groom is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BURKETT of Kinmundy, where he was a graduate of the high school, and quite prominent in athletics. He has been in Salem for about 15 months being associated with his brother in the Burkey Café across the street east from the courthouse. The bride is the third oldest of six daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. GARNER of Salem, and was a member of the graduating class of Monday night at Salem high school. The bridegroom had a home furnished in the Kell bungalow in Salem, where they reside.

- Isham DOOLEN of Vernon died on Sunday. He had been in failing health for about 2 years and on Saturday took to his bed with pleurisy. Sunday morning pneumonia developed, and he died Sunday evening. All of his children, except 1 son whose home is in Davenport, Iowa, was at his bedside when death came. Isham Willis, son of Daniel and Elizabeth MAHON DOOLEN, was born in Foster twp. Marion Co., Ill. on March 20, 1858, and died at his home in Vernon on Feb. 2, 1936. Mr. DOOLEN was the 11th child of a family of 13. He grew to young manhood in Foster twp and here was united in marriage to Miss Rose E. ARNOLD on Oct. 4, 1877. They had 12 children, 1 daughter dying in infancy. In 1881, he, with his family, moved to Vernon, Ill. and this has been his home with the exception of a few years spent in Centralia and Champaign, in which places he resided that his children might enjoyed better educational facilities. In 1877, he entered the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad Co. as Station Agent. This position he held until some 15 years ago when he retired on account of ill health. Mr. DOOLEN was converted at an early age at Arnold Chapel, later transferring his membership to the M.E. Church at Vernon. He was also a member of the Patoka Masonic Fraternity and the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Vernon. Surviving are: his wife of Vernon; Maude, Claud Clyde, and Mrs. Clara MURFIN of Champaign; Mrs. Nannie COX of Maroa; Dean of Lincoln; Glenn of Davenport, Iowa; Dot, Clem, and Jesse of Vernon; also 1 sister, Mrs. B.F. LOWE of Kinmundy; 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Services were held from the gymnasium at Vernon with interment in Vernon Cemetery.

- John, weight 8 lbs. 10 oz., was born Feb. 3, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto BECK in Champaign. Grandpa and grandma (Eli) ROBB are expected to recover soon.

- Harry GRAY, who has been working here as relief maintainer for F.G. ALEXANDER, was injured just before noon yesterday when his motor car jumped the track, north of Farina. He tried to get the motor car back on the track but was unable to do so and hailed a passed auto which took him to Farina where it was necessary to take about 16 stitches about he head. His arm was considerably peeled but no bones were broken.

- The Community Birthday Circle met at the home of John WEISS last Thursday where a fine covered dish dinner was served at noon, and the members quilted on a beautiful quilt. At the business hour it was decided to help Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary on Feb. 2. When departing time came, we had to walk thru the lane to the road, because the wind had drifted the snow so high, cars could not get thru, but even drifted snow does not daunt this Club. On Sunday the Club with guests number 27, went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER, and the table was loaded with good things to eat. The afternoon was spent with music, singing and conversation.

- Miss Anna Mae GIFFIN, age 37, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GIFFIN, residing south of this city, died Monday in the Centralia Hospital. She was taken to the hospital Sunday with a ruptured appendix. Her death was caused from peritonitis. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Meacham: Mr. Leonard HEICHER left Wednesday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has employment.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Charles LOWE, Geo. COLE and family, Kenneth ROBB, and Cleda GARRETT were Saturday evening callers at the Sam LOWE home.

- Swift: Sam LOWE is the owner of a new Zenith radio.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, Mildred and Harold, spent Sunday in Salem, guests of the Glenn ROBB family.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Mose ADAMS and sons, and Bert GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Carroll GARRETT and family.

Feb. 13, 1936:

- Mr. Henry JAHRAUS passed away at his home, north of Kinmundy, Sunday evening, death being caused by pneumonia. He was 54 years of age. He had been in ill health for the past year and on Sunday morning, contracting pneumonia. His death was a shock to his many friends in this community. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical Church in Farina and interment made in the Farina Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Louis BARBEE quietly celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in their home in this city on Feb. 11th.

- Mrs. S.E. PRUDEN died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie PEEL, in Fairfield, Iowa on Friday. It will be remembered that Mrs. PRUDEN had been in ill health for the past year, and a few months ago had gone to make her home with her daughter. The body arrived here Sunday morning and was taken to the C.R. ALDERSON home. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. PEEL, 2 sons and a daughter of Fairfield, Iowa; Charles WEST of Homewood, Ill.; and Georgia WEST of Houston, Texas. The deceased will be remembered by the older citizens of this community. For the past several years she has made her home in Bloomington, but her thoughts were always of Kinmundy.

- Lieut. William L. BUSH, retired Chicago detective, who was detailed to protect ex-President Theodore Roosevelt during the Bull Moose Convention in 1912, died Jan. 23 in a Miami hospital. He was a cousin of Mr. G.W. ELDER and Mrs. Anna HARVEY of this city, and has made frequent visits to their home here.

- Daniel Isham WILBORN was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 14, 1868, the son of Rufus G. and Mary E. WILBORN. He grew to manhood in Kinmundy and at the age of 18 went to Chicago, where he had made his home until 2 years ago when he removed to Gary, Ind. He died at his home in Gary on Jan. 29, 1936. He was never married. He leaves 1 brother, Martin L. WILBORN of Greenville, Ill.; and 2 sisters, Miss Helen WILBORN of Kinmundy; and Mrs. E.V. RITZENTHALER of Libertyville, Ill. who is presently in Texas.

- Mr. Dan DELASHMIT, local pumper for the I.C.R.R. suffered a light stroke of paralysis Monday night.

- East Zion: While coasting down a hill, Russell CALDWELL had the misfortune of breaking some ribs last Sunday afternoon.

- East Zion: Word has been received from Texas that Mr. A.S. BASSETT is very poorly.

- Camp Ground: Willie HANKINS and Miss Jewel PITTMAN stole the march on their friends and were united in marriage Friday. On returning home they were surprised to find a sumptuous dinner which had been prepared by Mrs. Maggie PERRY and Mrs. Mag PHILLIPS.

- Meacham: This community extends their sympathy to the family and relatives of Mr. Henry JAHRAUS, who passed away Monday morning. Mrs. JAHRAUS is a sister of Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Green Ridge: Several from here attended the birthday dinner of Mrs. Linda GREEN, helping her celebrate her 100th birthday. Mrs. GREEN is in fairly good health.

- Green Ridge: Billie WILLIAMS is back in school after being hurt in the eye with a tin can. His sight is slightly impaired.

- Omega: Mrs. HAYS died Sunday at the home here in Omega. She had been ill for some time with pneumonia.

- Swift: Kenneth ROBB spent Saturday evening at the Bert GARRETT home.

- Miss Audrey DUNCAN and Robert MOATS were moved Feb. 1 at the First Methodist Church in Champaign. Attendants were Miss Dorothy DUNCAN, sister of bride and Robert ARMSTRONG. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DUNCAN of Sandoval, and the groom is son of Rev. and Mrs. Ira MOATS of Maquon. Mrs. MOATS attended Kinmundy school, the school her mother, then Forrest WOOLLEY attended, while living with her aunt, Mrs. Kate L. SONGER. Mrs. MOATS has lived in Champaign with an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Roy FENSTER.

- Miss Catherine CHANDLER, daughter of Mrs. K.M. CHANDLER, and Thos. L. BRENNER, were married at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral on Saturday. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Dora BRENNER, a former Kinmundian.

Feb. 20, 1936:

- Dosh Marguerite NIRIDER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. NIRIDER of Decatur, and Thomas J. McHENRY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McHENRY of Decatur, were married Tuesday in St. Patrick’s parsonage in Decatur. Mrs. Merle S. NIRIDER of Evanston, a sister-in-law of the bride was her only attendant. Edward McHENRY, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride carried a point lace handkerchief that her grandmother used at her own wedding. Mrs. McHENRY is secretary of Carl McQUINN, president of Williams Sealing Corp. Mr. McHENRY is owner and manager of a market in Decatur. Dosh was born and lived in Kinmundy until moving with her family to Decatur several years ago.

- Mr. Sam PUFFER, who has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Mark BOYD of Farina, slipped on the ice Thursday breaking his hip. He was rushed to Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia where he’s getting along as well as can be expected.

- A fine boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN Monday. Everyone was getting along fine until Tuesday when the mother went into convulsions and it was necessary to remove her to the Effingham hospital, where she is reported as getting along as well as can be expected.

- Mr. Alvin WANTLAND, a highly respected resident of the Elder School district died in the State Hospital in Lincoln on Friday. He entered the hospital last fall and soon after had the misfortune of falling and breaking a hip which eventually caused his death. Alvin, son of Thomas and Anna WANTLAND, was born in Marion Co., Ill. on Nov. 7, 1868, and died Feb. 14, 1936. He is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. L.A. ALDERSON of Kinmundy, and several nieces and nephews.

- Announcements have been received here of the birth of a 7 lb. daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle JACKSON of Plainview, Texas, who was named Jerre Jeanette. Mr. and Mrs. O.B. JACKSON are the fond grandparents.

- Wilson School: Mr. Alvin WANTLAND, one of our neighboring citizens, died at Lincoln, Ill., and services were held at Pleasant Grove Church Sunday with many, many relatives and friends attending.

- North Fork News: Mr. and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and Elmer BASSETT were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD and Elizabeth last Wednesday evening.

- North Fork News: Clyde GARRETT, wife and daughter visited Sunday at George LENHART’s.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT spent Wednesday at the Ren WAINSCOTT home.

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

- East Zion: Several of the young folks gathered at the home of Marshall SOUTIER and helped their daughter, Kathryn, celebrate her 19th birthday Friday, and enjoyed playing pinochle. Cookies and cocoa were served.

- East Zion: Duane and Leah WALTON called Saturday night at the Jim BASSETT home.

- East Meadow Branch: Dr. MILLER was called to the Myron HAMMER home Sunday to see their little son, Earl LeRoy, who was threatened with pneumonia.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde FRANCE and daughter spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave COURSON, and helped them celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.

- Mr. and Mrs. Avery BOUGHERS have an 11 lb. daughter born Feb. 15.

Feb. 27, 1936:

- Darrell REESE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE, and a student at the local high school was taken suddenly ill Friday while at school. He was taken home and the attending physician pronounced the ailment spinal meningitis. Serum was administered immediately, and a State doctor was called in for consultation. We are happy to report he is out of danger and on the road to recovery.

- William MURRAY, aged 74 years, died in St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis on Feb. 21, following a paralytic stroke suffered Thursday. Services were conducted in Sacred Heart Church, East St. Louis on Monday, after which the funeral party motored to Kinmundy and the body was interred in the Catholic Cemetery, beside his sister, who was laid to rest here last May. Mr. MURRAY was a cousin to the ROONEY families and had been a frequent visitor here.

- Harry HICKS died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary MAYER in Meacham twp. on Monday aged 72 years, 11 months and 18 days. Services were held in the home and interment made in the Phillips Cemetery. Mr. HICKS was a dentist by profession, but since his retirement some 10 years ago, has made his home with his sister.

- Mr. W.C. INGRAM died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie HOUSTON in Maroa, where he has been making his winter home for the past few years. He had been in ill health all winter and had been confined to his bed most of the time. He was one of the early pioneers of this community and could relate much of its history, which was one of his favorite past times. Services were held at the HOUSTON home in Maroa Sunday and the body brought here to the I.D. INGRAM home. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. William Coy INGRAM was born in Warrick Co., Ind. on Dec. 9, 1847 and died Feb. 22, 1936. He, with his parents, moved to Edwards Co., Ill. in 1854. Later they moved to Marion Co. where he spent the remainder of his life except 4 years spent in Oklahoma, 1 year in Louisiana and the winter months of the last few years in Maroa at the home of his daughter. Mr. INGRAM was married to Mary K. GRAY in 1869, and they had 6 children. Two, Janey and Gray, preceded him in death. His first wife died in 1883, and he was later married to Nancy I. GRAY in 1888, and she died in 1933. Surviving him are Charles H. of Drumright, Okla.; Nellie A. HOUSTON of Maroa; Denton and Robert of Kinmundy; and a step-son, W.H. GRAY of Champaign. He also leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary HOOVER of Maroa and Mrs. Francis DeFORD of Los Angeles, 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. He has been a member of the Methodist Church for many years and for 67 years a member of Kinmundy Lodge.

- Mrs. Martha DOWNS, who has been nursing a broken shoulder for some time, took violently ill with hemorrhages of the nose Sunday, caused by high blood pressure. The attending physician has been successful in getting the hemorrhages stopped but she remains in serious condition.

- Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD celebrated her birthday Sunday. All the children and grandchildren were present at the noon dinner, except 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Audrey SCHROEDER of Patoka. They were the L.E. GREENs of Patoka; the E.E. BROWNs of Kinmundy; the Robb GREENs and the Ralph FEATHERs of North Fork. Mrs. ARNOLD celebrates her birthday along with the celebrities, it coming on the 22nd. - Green Ridge: Paul THOMAS is helping Tom GARRETT on the road.

- Green Ridge: Misses Josephine DOUDERA and Bessie THOMAS spent Saturday and Sunday in Kinmundy with Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- Swift: Ren WAINSCOTT and wife were in Patoka Saturday evening attending the Silver Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John CHANCE.

- Meacham: Mr. John KOENIG, who is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, returned to his home in St. Louis, one day last week.

- Omega: Word was received here Monday that Will JONES, an aged citizen of Omega twp., died. He was staying with his daughter, Mrs. Martin HITE.

- Mr. Gilbert DOOLEN was in Effingham Sunday spending the day with his wife, who is receiving treatment in St. Anthony’s Hospital. She is some better.

March 5, 1936:

- Mrs. Mary Abbie BABCOCK died on Feb. 28, 1936 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham where she had gone for treatment. Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. SNELLING (the old family home) with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. BABCOCK was a pioneer citizen of Kinmundy having resided here since 1858. During the last 50 years she took an active interest in the affairs of Kinmundy, having served on the Board of Education for several years and as the President and secretary of the Cemetery Association for several years. Mary Abbie SNELLING, daughter of David P. and Hannah A. SNELLING, was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on Feb. 20, 1852, and came to Kinmundy with her parents and three brothers in April 1858. She was married to Ira NEUMAN BABCOCK on June 8, 1871. On Nov. 28, 1874, a daughter, little Nell, was born, but she died June 6, 1876, her father following Aug. 20 the same year. Mrs. BABCOCK then returned to the home of her parents where she remained until the mother and father died. In Oc. 1911, she came to her late home where she resided until her death. She leaves 2 brothers, Elroy A. and Fred D.P. SNELLING, and her niece, Lettie ORAM, all of Chicago; and 5 nephews, David P., Samuel A., Hallett M., Leander A., and Wilford G.

- Mrs. Dewey COMBS, nee WILHELMENA HANABAUM, died at her home, 3 miles northeast of this city on Sunday aged 34 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She had been confined to her bed for the past 3 years. Services were held from the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- Mrs. W.A. MAXWELL has received word that her niece, Miss Gladys BRADLEY, who has been a patient at the Barnes Hospital for almost a year, was able last week to leave the hospital and go to the home of her sister, Mrs. Jess SEAGER of St. Louis. She has been in a cast for several months, but the cast was taken off about 4 weeks ago.

- Mr. Ira MORRIS was taken to Salem Saturday and was committed to the State Hospital at Alton, where he will receive treatments.

- Mary EAGAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman EAGAN of the Shriver School neighborhood, had the misfortune of breaking her leg while playing at school Monday. She was taken to the Effingham Clinic.

- Mrs. Fannie SCHWARTZ of Salem was here Sunday visiting her sisters, Mesdames Harriett DeVORE and Margaret GRAMLEY, and attending the funeral of Mrs. Abbie BABCOCK.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Tom GARRETT are the proud parents of an 8 lb. son born to them Friday, Feb. 28. He has been given the name, John Robert. Mrs. GARRETT was formerly Miss Lillian DOUDERA.

- Green Ridge: Sunday callers at the Tom GARRETT home were: Mr. and Mrs. James BILEK, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr., Mrs. Frankie DOUDERA, Jr., and daughter, Josephine and Kathryn, Mr. Jim DOUDERA, and George DOUDERA and family.

- A party was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING, former residents of Kinmundy, who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Feb. 15th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John ALLEN in Chicago, also former residents of Kinmundy. A list of those attending was included.

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

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. L.H. HOWELL and son, Harold, attended the funeral of Mr. Frank PURVIS in Odin on Tuesday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Mrs. F.S. HARRIS, and Mrs. Mattie HITT of Casey, and Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER ate Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON.

- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur STOCK of Centralia have a 7 lb. son born Feb. 27.

March 12, 1936:

- Obituary of Mrs. T.L. GARRETT: Early Sunday morning, March 8, our neighborhood was saddened when Mrs. Tom GARRETT passed away. Her death came as a severe shock to everyone. Lillian Josephine, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, was born in Foster township, November 16, 1911, and was called back to her Heavenly Home Sunday morning, March 8, 1936, at the age of 24 years, 3 months, and 21 days. On April 6, 1935, she was united in marriage to Thomas Lyle GARRETT, and to this union a little son, John Robert, came to bless their happy home Friday, February 28. Lillian was a very devoted wife and daughter, always working with untiring effort to please her loved ones. She enjoyed going to Sunday School where she was a devoted worker. Why Lillian must leave her dear husband and darling son to whom she had become so fondly attached in their short time here together, we cannot understand and again we cannot question for after all we know our Heavenly Father knows what is best for us all. "He knoweth best, we cannot tell; Why He doth sever tender ties. We only know that He is wise, He doeth all things well." Besides the dear husband and darling babe, she leaves a fond father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Mary OSBORNE, eight brothers, Frank, John, Joe, James, Thomas, Edward, George, and Harry and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors. Again so comforting is the verse of scripture: "A little while and ye shall not see me, and again a little while and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father." The funeral services were held from the Green Ridge Church, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. DYCUS officiating. Interment was made in Martin Cemetery.

- Mrs. Lou BARBEE celebrated her 76th birthday Sunday. The birthday dinner was served in the Guy BARBEE home. Those present besides Mr. and Mrs. Lou BARBEE and Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE and children, were Mr. and Mrs. Fred BARBEE and family of O’Fallon, and Mrs. Rebecca ZEIGLER, Mrs. Ella WILLIAMS of Salem, a sister to Mrs. BARBEE was an afternoon caller.

- The fire alarm sounded Tuesday morning and the natives rushed to the Chas. WHEAT home to help extinguish the fire. But upon their arrival found that the flames had been put out by the neighbors. The roof caught fire from sparks from the chimney, burning quite a patch of shingles.

- Mr. Dwight ALEXANDER entered the Effingham Clinic Sunday where he underwent an operation yesterday, having the appendix removed. He is getting along fine.

- Meacham: The sale of Mrs. Cora MERRITT was well attended and things sold well. She has since gone north near Champaign to stay with her children.

- Swift: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral Monday of Mrs. Lillian GARRETT, wife of Tom GARRETT. We extend sympathy to the family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE and Marshall WILLIAMS were callers at the Tom GARRETT home Sunday afternoon.

- East Zion: This community was shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Thomas GARRETT.

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

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT missed a week of school on account of illness.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB and sons of Salem visited Sunday with the Wes ROBB family.

- Omega: Paul CHEELEY is home from school with the mumps. They report that even the cat at the CHEELEY home has the mumps.

- Omega: Verl SEE was painfully injured while working on the road south of Iuka last week. He was leading his team to water, when they became entangled in some barb wire, which frightened them, causing them to run over Verl and bruised him quite a bit.

- Mr. and Mrs. Alva BAYLIS of Champaign recently had a baby daughter and named her Betty Jo.

- Mr. and Mrs. Herman KNECHT and daughter, Roberta, of McLean, Ill., and Mrs. Frank WILSON of Decatur, came Tuesday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete MILLER. Mrs. KNECHT and daughter remained to help Mrs. MILLER celebrate her 77th birthday which occurred March 11. Mrs. KNECHT had baked her mother a huge birthday cake. Those attending dinner were: Mrs. KNECHT and daughter, Roberta; Ted MILLER, Mrs. J.H. JACKSON, and Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY of this city. Afternoon callers were Mrs. R.H. PIGG and Mr. Bert BAILEY.

March 19, 1936:

- Mr. and Mrs. Webster LOWE returned home Tuesday after making a tour of the West. The main object of their tour was to find a new location and this they did in Palisade, Colo. Mr. LOWE purchased the only dry goods store in this town which has a population of 1,000. We sure hate to give you news like this because we don’t like to lose a good businessman nor a good family from our midst. They intend to leave for their new home about April 1st.

- Mrs. Adam FUNK of Bloomington died at her home on March 10 after a lingering illness, following the death of her husband last Jan. 13th. Mrs. FUNK was born in Bloomington on Dec. 25, 1856, daughter of Daniel and Catherine COUGHLIN. She received her education in the Bloomington schools and in 1883 married Adam FUNK. Surviving children are: Mrs. Mira METZGER of Randolph, Mary and Grace at home, and John FUNK of Bloomington. There are 2 grandsons, John Jr. and James Harry FUNK. Services were held at the residence and at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with interment in St. Mary’s cemetery. Mrs. FUNK was a former resident of this community.

- Forrest DOOLEN was taken to the Effingham Clinic Sunday after he had suffered 3 hemmorhages. He has been in a very serious condition but is apparently some better at present.

- Mr. Thomas JASPER died very suddenly Saturday at his home in Chicago from heart trouble. Services and interment were in Chicago. Mrs. JASPER was formerly Helen DUNLAP and it is in this home that our good friend, Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP, spends the winter months.

- In Memoriam of Evelyn BARBEE who died March 20, 1934.

- East Zion: The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Jim BRADLEY of Odin. He was killed in the mine Saturday morning.

- There will be a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Lee ATTEBERRY, March 21, at the home of the groom’s father, Ed ATTEBERRY.

- Meadow Branch: Paul and Alice SHORT helped Bobby MARSHALL celebrate his 17th birthday Thursday. Games and candy were served.

- Omega: Marion MULVANY died at his home south of Omega Saturday. The funeral was held at Bee Branch Church.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Dean BAKER were charivaried at the Chas. MONICAL home Saturday night. Several from this community attended.

- Omega: Thursday of last week, which was a very windy day, Mr. R.M. SCHOOLEY’s hat blew off and rolled into a drain tile here in town. Mr. SCHOOLEY says that he may recover it when we have a big rain.

- Swift: Marshall WILLIAMS and family and Ren WAINSCOTT and family spent Sunday afternoon with Selby GARRETT and family.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT and son, Lowell, and Miss Sue RENNELS of Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd HAMMER spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT, the occasion being their 54th wedding anniversary, and Mr. BAGOTT’s 77th birthday. Mairon SCHUFELDT was an afternoon visitor.

- Green Ridge: The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Jim BRADLEY Saturday. He was killed in the Odin mine. He was very well known in this neighborhood.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called at the Chas. HOWELL home Sunday night.

- Green Ridge: Friday callers at the home of Frank DOUDERA, Sr. were: F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family, Tom DOUDERA and family; Geo. DOUDERA and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE, and Mr. Tom GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Harry DONOHO went to Centralia Tuesday where he attended the funeral of his wife, Tillie DONOHO. Mr. DONOHO was formerly a preacher of the Baptist Church at Green Ridge.

March 26, 1936:

- Donald Earl, 7 months old son of James and Dora BUTTS JOHNSTON, was born in Meacham twp. on Aug. 20, 1935. He became ill 5 weeks ago and all that could be done was done for him. He died at St. Anthony’s hospital on March 20th. He leaves his parents, 1 brother, and 3 grandparents. Services were held from the Baptist Church in Meacham twp. with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- The Ma-Bel Beauty Shop, located in the Donovan Building, was sold Tuesday by Mrs. Mabel BOOHER to Mrs. Pearl JIMERSON, formerly Miss Pearl MANION, of this city. Mrs. JIMERSON come from Chicago where she has been employed in a beauty shop for the past 5 years. Mrs. BOOHER will leave soon for her new home in Indianapolis.

- Mr. Mason PRYOR and Mrs. Mildred POSEY of Farina were married Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage in Vandalia. Mrs. PRYOR is the daughter of Mrs. Mattie CHANCE of this city, and has been interested in what was Sparkies Café in Farina for some time, she becoming sole owner some months ago. Mr. PRYOR is employed by the I.C.R.R. at that place. The couple will reside in Farina.

- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BRIMBERRY were very much surprised March 22 when their daughters and their husbands and children arrived with well filled baskets for a surprise dinner on Mr. BRIMBERRY, it being his 61st birthday.

- East Zion: Several attended the party of Miss Gladys GARRETT Saturday night.

- East Zion: Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and little son, Carroll Mac, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jim McNICHOL.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Thursday with Miss Beulah DISS.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN of Sterling, Ill. have a baby boy named Wesley Dean. The mother was formerly Miss Lorraine BAYLIS.

- Mr. Forrest DOOLEN returned home yesterday from the Effingham Clinic, where he had been receiving treatment. He is very much improved but will have to remain in bed for some time.

- Mrs. Dan SCULLION of Beardstown spent Sunday here in the home of her mother, Mrs. Mattie DOWNS, this being Mrs. DOWNS’ birthday. Her son, Harry, also sent birthday greetings via telephone from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HANNA of Lansing, Mich. Have a son born March 13 named David Robert.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN returned to Salem Monday after being home several days because of the serious illness of her brother, Forrest DOOLEN.

April 2, 1936:

- Barbara Ellen TSCHUDI, daughter of Charles Benjamin and Barbara NENNINGER TSCHUDI was born near St. Louis on Feb. 24, 1865, and died March 25, 1936 at the home of her brother and sister, Frederick and Catherine TSCHUDI. The parents of the deceased came to this country from Switzerland and Germany. In 1870 the family, urged by that pioneer spirit, moved to Illinois and located north of Kinmundy. From that time until 1904 the deceased made her home in Kinmundy. In that year she went to Altus, Okla. to make her home with her brother, Charles B. TSCHUDI, now deceased. She later spent 7 years in Texas, and again several years in Oklahoma, finally returning to Kinmundy to again make her home here, nearly 5 years ago. She leaves a brother, William TSCHUDI, and 2 sisters, Charlotte and Elizabeth TSCHUDI of Monango, N. Dakota; a sister, Phoebe A. ARNOLD of St. Louis, Mo., and Frederick and Catherine TSCHUDI of Kinmundy. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Dovey GEORGE suffered a light stroke of paralysis Tuesday. It is the opinion of the attending physicians that she will recover from it unless complications develop. It is believed that hearing of the death of her only daughter, Mrs. Ethel MALINSKY, caused the stroke.

- On March 29th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. DOOLEN, their youngest daughter, Lora Elsie, married Mr. Jackson C. PFEFFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. William PFEFFER of Lebanon. Miss Dorothy PFEFFER, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and Mr. Arthur DOOLEN, the bride’s brother, was best man After completing high school, the bride finished her education at McKendree College. ‘Twas here, that romance began when she met the young man who was later to be her husband. Mr. PFEFFER, a rising young business man, made many friends on his frequent visits to Kinmundy. The couple will reside in Springfield.

- Mrs. Ella CLOPTON, sister of Mrs. George FIELDS of this city, died at her home in Centralia Tuesday death being caused by pneumonia. Services were held Thursday in Walnut Hill with interment in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

- 18 neighbors, with 49 horses and 2 tractors, sowed about 35 acres of oats Monday for Forrest DOOLEN who has been ill the past 2 weeks.

- Mart Lowell SULLENS, son of F.M. and Sarah E. SULLENS, was born Jan. 23, 1870 at Alma and died March 24, 1936. He married to Amy Edith FARTHING Aug. 16, 1900 at Salem, and they had 9 children: 2 daughters, Mrs. Marie KORMAN of Chicago, and Grace at home; and 7 sons: Rolla, who sailed for the Hawaiian Islands on March 14, 1936; Lewie of Chicago; Glen of Alma; and Floyd and Howard at home. 2 sons, Lester and Clyde preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a little grandson, Lewie V. SULLENS Jr.; his father, mother, 2 sisters, Mrs. Della McWHIRTER and Tillie SULLENS; 1 half-sister, Mrs. Margaret LASTER, and 1 half-brother, Ben GRAVES. He leaves to mourn his wife; the above named children; 1 little grandson, Ralph Leon SULLENS; 1 brother, Willard SULLENS of Alma; 5 nephews and 5 nieces. He was united with the primitive Baptist Church at Green Ridge at about the age of 30. Services were conducted from the M.E. Church in Alma with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Mrs. Albert MALINSKY, who has been ill the past 2 weeks with an infected throat, was taken to Effingham Clinic Sunday. She was apparently getting along alright, but much to the surprise of the attending physicians, the relatives and many friends, she died Tuesday.

- William Richard SIPES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde SIPES, died in a hospital in Indianapolis March 29. His death was caused from peritonitis contributory to inward chicken pox.

- Word has been received of the serious accident to Mr. and Mrs. C.F. GILMORE of Glendale, Arizona which occurred at Deming, New Mexico on March 22. They were enroute to Danville, Ill. to visit her mother, Mrs. Frances CRAIG, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks. John H. CRAIG of Tripp, South Dakota, was visiting his mother, when Mr. and Mrs. GILMORE were expected. 2 miles from Deming, the dust cloud became so great that the highway was obscured that the GILMORE automobile was struck by a cross-country bus completely demolishing it. Mrs. GILMORE was thrown clear of their car and sustained bruises and gashes with severe nervous shock. Mr. GILMORE suffered 2 broken ribs, and a 4 inch gash near the temple with a concussion. At present, little hopes are held for his recovery. Mrs. GILMORE was formerly Miss Anna CRAIG of Kinmundy.

- Dwight ALEXANDER was seen on our streets again Tuesday, after having recuperated to some extent from his recent operation. He says he feels fine and is now eating like a pig, which, of course, is the fore runner of good health again.

- Mr. Paul BROOM of Alma is reported in serious condition in the Centralia Hospital, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. The appendix had bursted before the operation.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY Sunday afternoon.

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

- The businessmen of this city gave a stag party in honor of Webster LOWE, who left Sunday for Colorado. The party was given in the I.O.O.F. Hall Thursday evening with 53 present. A short talk was given and all stated their profound sorrow because of his leaving.

- Elder School: The children of P.M. ROSE came home Wednesday to help him celebrate his birthday.

- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Ted EMBSER are parents of a baby girl.

- North Fork: Kenneth ROBB, Merle HEADLEY, and Misses Cleda GARRETT and Frances NEILSON spent Saturday evening with Carroll GARRETT and wife.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART visited Sunday with their son-in–law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.

- North Fork: Bill GARRETT and Kathryn LOWE, K.H.S. students, spent the weekend with homefolks.

- North Fork: C.I. DOOLEN, Bert GARRETT and wife, sons and daughter, and R.H. GREEN and family were callers at Carroll GARRETT’s Sunday afternoon.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and babe, and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were calling on relatives here Sunday P.M.

- Meacham: Mrs. Dora HEICHER and Mrs. Mary HARRELL called on Mrs. F.S. HARRIS Sunday afternoon.

- Meacham: Messrs. John and Walter WEISS attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary HOEHNE in St. Peter Sunday. She was an aunt of Mr. WEISS.

- East Zion: The community was shocked to hear of the death of Aunt Mary JONES who died Tuesday and Aunt Tack CONANT, who died Thursday.

- East Zion: Frank GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Addis WALTON and family.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chris JASPER have an 8 lb. daughter born March 30.

April 9, 1936:

- Ethel E., only daughter of Owen W. and Dovey GRAY GEORGE, was born on a farm near Kinmundy on July 1, 1886, and died March 31, 1936 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. At an early age she was baptized and united with the M.E. Church South. In 1912 she transferred her membership to the M.E. Church. She completed the 8th grade in Kinmundy School and attended St. Elmo High School, later entering the State Normal at Charleston. She taught school thereafter until her marriage to Albert A. MALINSKY on Nov. 26, 1910. As they had no children of their own, they took into their home a little girl 4 years of age and cared and loved her as their own. She is now the wife of Wallace OSBORN of Farina. Ethel was a member of the Royal Neighbors and Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves her husband, daughter and little granddaughter, Betty Joan; an aged mother; and 1 brother, Ray GEORGE. Her father died August 1935, and a brother Earl in Oct. 1918. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Harry JOHNSON died at her home in Salem on Monday. For the past 10 days she had battled with pneumonia. Everything that could be done, even placing her under an oxygen tent, was done. Services were held from the Christian Church in Salem with interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.J. SMITH have received the announcement of the marriage of their son, Bryan, of Woodriver, Ill. to Miss Agatha BENSON, also of Woodriver. Mr. SMITH is employed at the Shell Refining Co. in Woodriver, where the young couple will reside.

- William Richard SIPES, son of Clyde and Helen MAXEY SIPES, was born May 27, 1934, and died on March 29, 1936. His parents entered him on the Cradle Roll of the Irvington Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis on May 27, 1934.

- Mr. Wayne E. JONES and Miss Marcelline PRUETT, both of Rantoul, Ill. were quietly married in the parsonage of the Methodist Church in Urbana on April 8. Sergeant and Mrs. Edward J. BISHOP, also of Rantoul, attended the couple. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PRUETT of this city. She attended Kinmundy Grade Schools and graduated from the High School with the Class of 1928. Later she graduated from Utterback’s Business College in Mattoon, and for the past 6 years served as clerk in the Quartermaster Dept. at Chanute Field in Rantoul. Mr. JONES is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and is at present a mechanic in the Communication Dept. at Chanute Field. The couple will reside at Rantoul.

- Effie Iola BLACKBURN was born at Kinmundy on May 22, 1873, and died April 1, 1936 at her home in Chicago. She was the youngest daughter of Geo. P. and Emily E. BLACKBURN. She married to Lawrence J. HALL in 1893, and they had 1 son, Milton Lawrence HALL, who preceded her in death in 1931. She became converted at a Baptist meeting in Kinmundy at the age of 31. She leaves 1 brother, A.H. BLACKBURN of Webster Groves, Mo.; 2 sisters, Mrs. M.J. WESLEY of Chicago, and Mrs. Clarence GRAY of this city; and several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her nephew, Eddie ORCUTT, who made his home with her, and took care of her in her last hours of illness. Services were held from the Baptist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Thursday morning, one of our pioneer citizens, Aunt Tack CONANT passed away. Although she had been in failing health for several years, she had only been confined to her bed nearly 2 weeks. Catherine EAGAN, daughter of William and Martha HOLT EAGAN was born in Foster twp. on Sept. 7, 1847, and died March 26, 1936. She was one of a family of 11 children, namely: John, Elizabeth, James Wesley, Harrison, Arvilla, Andy, William, Samuel and Erasmus, all of whom have preceded her in death except 2 brothers, Andy and Samuel. One brother, Harrison, died only 4 months ago. Her early life was spent with her parents in Foster twp. until she was married to Geo. A. CONANT on April 14, 1865. They had 2 daughters, 1 dying in infancy and the other at the age of 2 years. When her sister, Arvilla died, Aunt Tack, as everyone called her, and her husband took her tiny daughter, Lodema, into their home and raised her with their motherly and fatherly love. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at North Fork, and she lived her entire life in Foster twp., and at her present home for a great many years. The husband died Dec. 18, 1919. Besides the daughter, Lodema, now Mrs. John WILSON, she leaves 2 brothers, Andy of Arnold Chapel, and Samuel of Rialto, Cal., and several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the home with interment in Doolen Cemetery.

- On April 7, 1901 occurred the marriage of Mr. R.E. WALTERS of near Farina and Miss Gertrude KEPNER of LaClede. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of this occasion, the daughters of this home, Misses Ruth and Eva, carefully planned and carried out a complete surprise in honor of their parents, April 5, 1936. Upon returning from Sunday School, Mr. and Mrs. WALTERS were surprised to find a crowd of relatives gathered at their home. A beautiful 2 tier cake was decorated and placed on a long table. Dinner was served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W.D. WALTERS of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. KONRAD and son; Harold Joseph of Sandoval; Mrs. John GUY of Farina; Mr. Neil CRUZEN of Centralia; Rev. D.E. MELTON of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. WALTERS and Misses Ruth and Eva WALTERS of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. WALTERS had their entire family with the exception of 1 son, Glenn L., wife and son of Chicago, who were unable to be present due to inclement weather.

- Albert E. EAGAN, a former resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank F. HARDSOCK of Centralia aged 82 years, 3 months, and 22 days. Services were held from the HARDSOCK home in Centralia with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Besides his devoted companion, who is in ill health, the deceased leaves 2 daughters, Mrs. Ed SHANKS and Mrs. F.F. HARDSOCK, and 1 son, George, all of Centralia, and 4 brothers. Mr. EAGAN was born and reared in this city and will be remembered by the older residents. He was a brother-in-law to Mr. C.B. FRENCH of this city.

- East Meadow Branch: W.F. ROBB and Joe SLOVICK assisted Reindl BAYLIS in seeding oats last Thursday.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were in Patoka Friday attending school entertainment.

- Several gathered at the home of Mr. Forrest WILLIAMS to help him celebrate his 40th birthday. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Ed LEE, Mr. and Mrs. Noah THOMAS, daughter Nelda and son Clyde, Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family, Mr. Lyle WILLIAMS, Mr. Harry DOUDERA, Mr. Tom GARRETT, Miss Wanda PERKINS, Alfeta and Jean WILLIAMS.

- Mrs. Dovey GEORGE who suffered a stroke of paralysis last week is very low with no hope for recovery.

April 16, 1936:

- Mrs. Della FANNON, widow of Rev. Frank O. FANNON, died at her home in Centralia from a heart condition. She was born near Carbondale in Jackson Co., Ill. on March 5, 1859, the daughter of Joel R. and Martha Louise (PADGETT) YOUNKIN. She was first married to J.W. WILSON on May 26, 1876. They later made their home in Kinmundy where Mr. WILSON died Jan. 26, 1912. On May 30, 1915, she was again married to Rev. Frank O. FANNON, whose home at that time was on a farm near Boyd in Jefferson Co., They lived on the farm near Boyd in Jefferson Co. for some time until Rev. FANNON accepted a pastorate at Newman, Ill., where they remained 2 years when they came to Centralia in 1919. Here Rev. FANNON was pastor of the First Christian Church until his death on Christmas Eve, 1933. She is survived by 1 sister, Miss Nora YOUNKIN, and 2 step-sons, Shorland FANNON of Casey, and Harold F. FANNON of Fairfield. Services were held from the Christian Church.

- Mr. and Mrs. John M. O’DELL of Decatur, Ill. announce the marriage of their daughter, Mamie Nell, to Dr. L.T. TELFORD of St. Louis on April 10, 1936. The couple were quietly married at the First Methodist Church of Urbana. The bride was a graduate of Decatur High School with the Class of 1928, and is employed in the Bookkeeping Dept. of A.E. STALEY Mfg. Co. The groom is the older son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of Alma. He was graduated from Decatur High School with the Class of 1926, attending James Millikin University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago with the Class of 1934. For the past 2 years he has been interning at the City Hospital’s and at the Deaconess Hospital in the city of St. Louis. The couple will reside in St. Louis.

- Miss Margaret Caroline STULTS and Charles Francis COCKRELL were married April 11, 1936 at the home of the bride’s parents. The bride wore her mother’s wedding dress, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. STULTS of Winnetka, Ill. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois in ‘32. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. COCKRELL of Chicago, and is also a graduate of Illinois in ‘32. He has visited Kinmundy often to home the Mrs. H.M. FISHER, and his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret COCKRELL.

- Dovey Ann, oldest daughter of Denton and Elizabeth GRAY, was born June 5, 1886, and died April 9, 1936. She was converted at the age of 15 in a meeting held in what is known as the "Old Sherman School House", and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kinmundy. She married Owen W. GEORGE on Oct. 8, 1885, and they had 3 children: Ethel, Ray, and Earl. Earl preceded her in death in 1918, and Ethel in March 1936, just 10 days before her mother’s passing. The husband died in August 1935. Mrs. GEORGE also took into her home, at the death of his mother, Glenn BRASEL, at the age of 3 months and gave him mother’s love and care. This loving aunt was living with him, at the time of her death. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors. She leaves 1 son, Ray; 1 brother, James M. GRAY; 1 sister, Mrs. Clarence HANNA; and 6 grandchildren; this nephew, Glenn, wife and 3 children. 2 sisters preceded her in death, Mrs. Ada BRASEL, and Mrs. Martha HANNA. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Correction: In the obituary of "Aunt Tack CONANT", which appeared in our issue last week, the name of Mary, Mrs. Sam MORRIS, a deceased sister, was unintentionally omitted.

- Chas. GAMMON was re-elected President of the Board of Education while R.O. MAULDING and J.R. MAHAN were re-elected as members of the Board in Saturday’s school election.

- Young School: Mr. Dale MULVANY left Sunday for Detroit, Mich. where he has employment.

- North Fork: Mrs. Icy GARRETT spent most of last week with Mrs. Hattie GREEN, who is ill but better now.

- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT spent a few days recently in Kinmundy with relatives.

- North Fork: W.R. DOOLEN and family, and C.I. DOOLEN visited Sunday at Bert GARRETT’s.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Thomas GARRETT called on Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family Friday night.

- Meadow Branch: Wes ROBB and T.A. McCULLEY called at the Walter WARREN home Tuesday night April 7.

- Camp Ground: Guy PERRY and Miss Mildred MULVANY were married Tuesday. Mrs. PERRY gave them a party in their honor Saturday night.

- Swift School: Word has been received here from Mrs. Elsworth HARVEY that their little son, Billie, is quite sick with mastoid trouble.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB, Mildred, and Harold spent Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART spent Sunday with her father and helped him celebrate his birthday.

April 23, 1936:

- William Eugene, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean BRUBAKER of Alma, pulled a tea kettle of boiling water off the stove Monday scalding his left arm and body. He was given first aid and then rushed to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, where he died yesterday aged 1 year, 9 months, and 23 days. Services will be held from the Alma M.E. Church Friday with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Mr. William SIMMONS, a well known resident of Meacham twp., died at his home yesterday at the age of 78. Services will be held at the Union Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- On April 7, Guy PERRY and Miss Mildred MULVANY, who reside on farms near Kinmundy, were married by Justice of the Peace KAHLERT in Carlyle. Mrs. Rose MULVANY, mother of the bride, and H.C. NORCROSS of Carlyle, a customer at the moment at the KAHLERT Drug Store, were the witnesses. The couple will reside on a farm near Kinmundy.

- A very enjoyable birthday dinner was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mel GRAY in honor of a number of birthday anniversaries occurring in the month of April. Guests at this time were Mr. and Mrs. Charles METZGER, Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett GRAY and family, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. JONES and family, Mr. Sam JONES, and Mr. and Mrs. Claud HANNA of Anna.

- The local fire department was deprived of a run Monday by the quick action of Mrs. E.R. LOWE, and her 2 children. Mrs. LOWE had been burning trash in the yard that afternoon which caught the roof of one of the out buildings on fire. The roof was ablaze when it was noticed. The son, David, brought a ladder, while the daughter, Nancy, carried the water, and Mrs. LOWE extinguished the flames. The shed required a new roof which was put on the next day.

- Miss Grace ARNOLD, R.N. of Cincinnati, came Sunday to help care for her mother and sister, Mrs. Dan ARNOLD and Miss Emma, both of whom were recently seriously injured in an automobile accident. Miss Ruby ARNOLD of Rock Island, is also here. D.A. ARNOLD, Jr. is ill in the home at this time.

- North Fork: Dwight BUNDY have a son born April 15.

- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT is staying at the Dwight BUNDY home.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Pearl LENHART and Mrs. Esta ROBB visited on North Fork Wednesday with Mrs. Freda GARRETT and Lila Pauline.

- Meacham: Mr. Paul SEE called on Mr. Edwin HARRELL Sunday afternoon.

- East Zion: Mr. Cyrus ARNOLD, who had the misfortune of having his nose almost severed while putting tin roofing on the house, is getting along nicely.

- Camp Ground: Mr. Zarold LEWIS closed a successful term of school at Bell Friday. At noon the patrons arrived with well filled baskets. The affair had been arranged by the ladies of the district and was a complete surprise to the teacher and pupils. Later a short program was rendered by pupils and teacher. Contests followed where the main feature was a foot race for all the women that the school had prepared for their guests.

- Camp Ground: Several from here attended the birthday dinner at the Mrs. Myrtle PERRY home Sunday.

- Camp Ground: The school directors met and organized as follows: President, Ace MULVANEY; Clerk, Guy PERRY, and Director, Cecil POTTOR.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Virgie GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: Tom DOUDERA is now picking Easter flowers.

April 30, 1936:

- William Eugene, son of Dean and Alma BRUBAKER, was born June 29, 1934, and died April 22, 1936. He is survived by his heart-broken parents; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JONES of Kinmundy; his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. FINCH of Alma; 2 great-grandmothers, Mrs. Anna POWELL of Alma, and Mrs. Sarah JONES of Peoria; 2 uncles, Jimmie BRUBAKER of Alma, and George JONES of Kinmundy. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto BRUBAKER preceded him in death several years ago. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice NELMS, Mrs. Pauline MORRIS and little son, Loy, were in Farina Sunday where Mrs. NELMS’ aunt, Miss DOWNEY, was celebrating her 80th birthday. The relatives in Farina had a surprise dinner in her honor.

- Wednesday evening about a dozen young friends of Raymond, Alice and Dorothy BASS, gathered at their home for a farewell party.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS passed their 28th wedding anniversary Sunday in a quiet manner. They had with them their granddaughter, little Miss Patricia TALLEY.

- Enos Barrett DAVIS, son of Nicholas and Susan DAVIS, was born in Harrison Co., Ohio on Aug. 2, 1852, and died April 20, 1936. In 1870 he moved to Illinois where the remainder of his life was spent. When a young man he united with the Presbyterian Church in Omega. On July 11, 1906 he married Miss Rachel WALKINGTON who died in 1917. In his declining years he had been cared for by the Chas. WANTLAND family, his niece, Mrs. WANTLAND being with him the past 9 months. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Samuel, Lewis, Rowland, and Otis, and 1 step-brother, David BARRETT, and 2 sisters, Martha and Sadie. He leaves the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Chas. WANTLAND of near Kinmundy; Mrs. A.H. STANKEY of East St. Louis; Mrs. Art STERNKEPF of East St. Louis; Mrs. John HOLT of Kinmundy; Mr. Frank DAVIS of Peoria; Mr. Clyde DAVIS of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. Will TURNER of Alton; Mr. Walter TURNER of East St. Louis; and Mr. Roscoe TURNER. Services were held from the Pleasant Grove Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.

- Mr. Everett SANDS, a brakeman on the C. & E.I. railroad, whose home was in Villa Grove was fatally injured here last Friday evening when he fell from the top of a box car, in front of the moving car, severing both legs. The train was switching a car and Mr. SANDS was in the act of setting the brake on it. While tightening the brake, the dog failed to catch, the brake wheel spinning backwards, which, in turn, threw him off his balance, causing him to fall in front of the car. One leg was severed just above the ankle and the other one just below the knee. He was given first aid by Dr. DOUGHTERY and then taken to the Salem Hospital in the Linton & Beery Ambulance where he passed away that same evening. He leaves a wife and 1 grown son. The deceased was about 52 years old and has been a conductor on the C. & E.I. for sometime, but owing to the lack of business in railroading, he was put back to brakeman.

- In honor of the birthday of W.F. HARVEY, who was 75 years old April 25, a dinner was held at his home in Kinmundy, Sunday. At the dinner table, Mr. HARVEY demonstrated his hale and heartiness by blowing out 75 candles from a modern pyramid type layer cake. Little Roy GILLHAM, aged 4, was the only great-grandson present. A total of some 40 guests were present, and a list of well-wishers was printed.

- Mr. William LUX and Miss Elizabeth GEORGE slipped away to Altamont April 29, and were married at the M.E. Parsonage. They were attended by Mr. John BOYD of this city, and Miss Thelma ALBERT of Salem. Mrs. LUX is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE of this city, and was a member of the Kinmundy High School Class of ‘34. She is at present employed as extra operator for the Bell Telephone Co. in this city. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry LUX, and since passing has made his home with an aunt, Mrs. Melvin BOYD. He has grown to manhood among us, and is now engaged in farming. At present the couple will make their home with the bride’s parents.

- East Zion: Miss Gladys GARRETT spent Sunday with Miss Helen HERRING.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Pid BASSETT and children, and Mr. Ora ATKINS and family spent Sunday with Marvin CONANT and family.

- Swift: Sam LOWE and family spent Sunday afternoon with Selby GARRETT and family.

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

- Meacham: Mr. See MILLICAN closed a very successful term of school at Rockhold School Saturday. The patrons came at noon with well filled baskets.

- Meacham: The community was saddened by the death of Mr. William SIMMONS who died at his home Wednesday. He lived his entire life in this community. Services were held at Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery. The wife and relatives have the sympathy of this community.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Ethel KNISELEY closed a very successful term of school at Wilson last Wednesday this being her 9th consecutive year at Wilson. At noon the patrons all gathered with well filled baskets. Mrs. KNISELEY will be leaving our school to teach next year in Centralia where she and Mr. KNISELEY are making their home, and they both have employment.

- Wilson School: Several from this vicinity attending the closing exercises at Shriver School Friday.

- Young School: Mrs. Anna MARLOW will close a very successful term of school at Young Friday. At the noon hour the patrons arrived with well filled baskets, followed by a program rendered by teacher and pupils consisting of speeches, geography match, spelling, and ciphering, in which all took part.

- Young School: Mrs. Bertha SEE closed a very successful term of school at Shriver Friday by giving a fine program in the afternoon.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE and Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. and son, Harry, called on Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT Sunday afternoon.

- Green Ridge: Miss Mabel FOSTER took her pupils to the creek and had a wiener roast Thursday.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA, Mr. George DOUDERA and family, Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE, and Mr. Tom GARRETT called on Mr. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. Friday and helped him and his son, F.L., celebrate their birthdays.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Lila Pauline of North Fork, and H.W. SEE and daughter, Leona, spent Sunday at the Geo. LENHART home. Emery TELFORDs of Salem were callers in the evening.

- East Meadow Branch: Thurman ROBB and family were Sunday morning callers at the W.F. ROBB home.

May 7, 1936:

- Word was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. Leroy TELFORD, which occurred last evening in the Decatur and Macon County Hospital following a siege of pneumonia. Dr. Leroy and Mrs. TELFORD were married less than a month ago. Dr. TELFORD is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of near Alma, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of this city.

- Mrs. Leona COWGILL and daughter of Decatur spent the weekend here with her grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- Mr. Frank JOHNSON and Miss Mary WANTLAND surprised their many friends by getting married in Mt. Vernon on April 25. They are now at home on the Margaret SEE GRAY farm, southwest of this city. The groom is son of Mrs. Effis JOHNSON and a prosperous young farmer in the Meadow Branch District. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Martha WANTLAND, also residing southwest of this city.

- Helen Louise, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson HARPER, of Centralia, formerly of this vicinity, died at the family home May 4. Services were held from the Baptist Church in Centralia with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.

- Mrs. Amanda HELM was taken suddenly ill last Thursday and on Friday evening was removed to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia where she died Saturday death being caused by obstruction of the colon. Amanda Ellen BOUGHERS, daughter of John and Pauline BOUGHERS, was born Feb. 19, 1869. She moved with her parents to Illinois in early girlhood. She united with the Methodist Church in 1926. In 1888 she married Warwick LYONS, and they had 1 son, V.F. LYONS, now of Carbondale, Ill. The husband died in 1891. In 1893 she married to Mr. Frank HELM, who died in 1931. Surviving are her son; her mother, Mrs. Pauline BOUGHERS of Kinmundy; 2 brothers, Frank BOUGHERS of Cerro Gordo, Ill., and James BOUGHERS of Kinmundy; 3 sisters, Mrs. Lizzie GRAY of Kinmundy; Mrs. Martha BLEDSOE of Saybrook, Ill.; and Mrs. Josie SMITH of Mattoon; 1 granddaughter, Bernice DELTOUSSE of Granite City, Ill; and 1 great-granddaughter. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.W. LOWE informs us that he and Mrs. LOWE are starting on their 52nd year of happy wedded life today. Mrs. LOWE’s health remains about the same as last year while Mr. LOWE says he is getting to the place where he feels younger each year.

- Mrs. George CONANT returned home Wednesday from the Mt. Vernon Hospital where she has been receiving treatment. She has been suffering from a nervous breakdown contributary to influenza.

- Mr. Riley WILLIAMS, who has been long declared the champion fiddler of Meacham twp., returned home Monday after spending Saturday and Sunday in Tuscola. On Saturday he participated in an old fiddlers’ contest over radio station WDZ. They were 14 in the contest and Riley won 1st prize. They liked his playing so much that they made him broadcast until 2 a.m. In all he played 42 different tunes. This was not the first time that he has broadcasted and he has always fared well enough to get his expenses paid at least.

- Meacham: About 25 members of the Community Birthday Circle and their families and other guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER, Tuesday, and gave them a shower. The evening was spent in conversation and games and a luncheon of coffee and sandwiches.

- Mr. and Mrs. Coy INGRAM were down from Sullivan Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. INGRAM’s grandfather, Mr. W. JONES of Vernon.

- North Fork: Gilbert DOOLEN closed a very successful term at North Fork last Thursday. At noon patrons came with well filled baskets. Miss Mira HEADLEY has been employed to teach the next term.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and grandson, John Robert, and Mrs. Frankie NEILSON and grandson spent Sunday with R.H. GREEN and family. Mr. and Mrs. George COLE and daughter were afternoon callers.

- Camp Ground: The directors met at the school house Saturday and discussed plans for re-decorating the school house and digging a cistern, which is very much needed, as water must be carried for the school use.

- Young School: The community was very sorry to hear of the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson HARPER.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, Carl and Helen, and Mrs. C.F. PRUETT and Charles, motored to East St. Louis Friday where they were dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Ato HOUSH. Other guests were members of the HOUSH family, and the evening was a reunion of the HOUSH and PRUETT families.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB Sunday night.

- Omega: Mrs. Lucy BOSTON is the proud owner of a gasoline washing machine.

- The last day of school was observed at Sherman School by having a dinner and short program.

- East Zion: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. Bill JONES of Vernon.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN, Mrs. Fannie LOWE and Mrs. Icy GARRETT were in Vernon Sunday attending the funeral of Mr. W.H. JONES of Kinmundy. Mr. JONES had been a life long Methodist, but to accommodate those who wanted to attend, the funeral was taken to the Gym, and then many had to stand.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LUX have rented the property of Mrs. Dessie LUCAS OGLESBY in the east part of town, where this newly wedded pair will begin housekeeping.

May 14, 1936:

- Bessie LINCOLN, daughter of J.B. and Rebecca EVANS KING, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 24, 1860 in the family home in the southeast part of the city, now the residence of B.L. FURRY, and that remained her home until after the death of her father, when she, with her mother entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F DONOVAN to reside. She was of a family of 7 children, all of whom have preceded her in death but a sister, Mrs. E.K. DONOVAN, in whose home she passed her last days. In early life she united with the M.E. Church. She was educated in the City schools and for a number of years was assistant Postmistress. She married Thomas M. SMITH on Feb. 20, 1908, and he died Oct. 6, 1934. She passed away May 6, 1936. She was a charter member of the Rosedale Rebekah Lodge and a charter member of the O.E.S., and Daughter of American Revolution. She is survived by the sister, Mrs. DONOVAN; the 3 daughters, Mrs. Minnie RUDOLPH of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Mattie NIRIDER of Decatur; Mrs. Georgia EAGAN of Antonito, Colo.; 4 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 1 great-grandson; 2 nieces, Miss Pauline J. BAGOTT of Onarga, and Miss Alta BAGOTT of Champaign; 2 nephews, Geo. N. and Rodney H. of Chicago; and 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. O.O. TOMLINSON of St. Louis.

- Mrs. Anna MAZANEK, widow of the late John MAZANEK, Sr., died at the family residence in Alma on May 7, after an illness of several years duration, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Mr. MAZANEK preceded his wife in death 6 months ago. Surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters, namely: John Jr., and Joe, of Alma; Mrs. Oscar HOFFMAN of Edgewood; Mrs. Anna ARNOLD of Alma; and Mrs. Clyde HAMILTON of Centralia. Services were held from the home in Alma with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Geo. N. HAWORTH, 54, son of the late John and Harriett HAWORTH, died at his home in Salem on Monday. Mr. HAWORTH had been in very critical condition for several weeks. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The HAWORTH family made their home in this city for many years prior to moving to Salem.

- Mr. Chas. S. FOX, Mayor of Kinmundy, died at his home in this city on Tuesday death being caused by heart trouble. He had been in ill health for the past 4 days and confined to his home. He had made preparations for entering the hospital and was to leave at 3 o’clock. It is presumed that the exertion of getting ready to leave home was too much for him, and caused the heart attack, which happened while he was in the kitchen. Mr. FOX has been Mayor of the City of Kinmundy for the past 4 years. Services will be held from the home this afternoon with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Wilson School: A good crowd attended the public sale Saturday of Emil MEYER who with his family will leave soon for New Mexico.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Rada CALDWELL has been employed to teach the Green Ridge Schools the coming term.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Mary BALKE Monday evening.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and family.

- North Fork: Mrs. Carrie GARRETT received a letter from her sister, Mrs. Edna GREEN of Montana telling of the death of her son, Lyle, who drowned May 3. Mr. and Mrs. GREEN were former residents of our community.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN and son, L.E. Jr. of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD, Mr and Mrs. E.E. BROWN, and Harriett, Virginia, and Kathleen of Kinmundy, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER, son Joe, and daughters, Juanita, Helen and Evelyn, and Mrs. Gertrude WADE were guests Sunday of R.H. GREEN and family. The dinner was in honor of Mr. ARNOLD’s birthday and Mother’s Day.

- North Fork: Orie ATKINS and family, Dow GREEN and wife, Kathryn LOWE, and Claude GARRETT and family spent Mother’s Day with their mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- Elder School: The Pleasant Grove Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. Laura ROSE last Wednesday.

- Elder School: Mr. and Mrs. Ted MAYBERRY are parents of a baby boy born Thursday night.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Mildred ROBB attended the shower Tuesday night of last week for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LUX.

- Mrs. C.R. HEATON was called to Tuckerman, Ark. Friday on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. M.G. SEE., who died suddenly.

- Dr. Hugo MILLER reports the birth of a baby daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY May 13.

May 21, 1936:

- Kinmundy has lost another staunch friend, one who had his sole interest in the betterment and for the good of Kinmundy. Being a native of this city, Chas. S. FOX’s interests have always been here. During the past 7 years, he has been an officer of the City Council, the first 2 years serving as alderman and the other 5 as Mayor. Last year he was re-elected for the third term as Mayor. The services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Charles FOX was born in Kinmundy on Jan. 1, 1872, and died at his home in Kinmundy on May 12, 1936. He was the only son of Dr. D.J. and Mary FOX, and was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Jessie SHEPARDSON and Frances HOLT. He attended Kinmundy public school, and later graduated from the Western Military Academy. At an early age he became a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He enlisted in the Spanish American War and served 4 years in Cuba, and was a member of the 4th Illinois Infantry Company M. Mr. FOX was connected with The Sir Wheetman-Pierson Corp. of London, England for 4 years in Mexico and about 4 years in South America, holding a responsible position as Construction Engineer. Upon his return to the United States, he carried on his Engineering work from Kinmundy. On March 18, 1910, Charles married Mabel DODGE, daughter of Dr. Sherman DODGE of Sandoval. He is survived by his wife, Mabel; 3 nieces, Mrs. Dorothy MERRITT and Mrs. Charlotte HOLT of Salem; and Mrs. Frances HULL of Chicago; 1 nephew, Ward HOLT of Salem; and a grand niece, Joanne HOLT.

- Mr. James WILLIAMS, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. P.F. ROBNETT, motored to St. Louis, Monday where Mr. WILLIAMS remained in the Barnes Hospital and underwent an operation Tuesday having his jawbone removed.

- Loyd Elmer, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam ARNOLD, was born Dec. 8, 1913 near Arnold Chapel in Foster twp. One skilled physician after another was consulted in an attempt to bring back his failing health, but to no avail, so for 12 long years his devoted parents stayed by his side. He died on May 17, after being confined to his bed for 8 weeks. Loyd leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam ARNOLD; 4 sisters, Mrs. Doris JONES of Arnold Chapel, Mrs. Alice LANGE and Miss Ora ARNOLD of Alton, and Miss Thelma ARNOLD of Chicago; 2 brothers, Dale of Arnold Chapel, and Arthur of Alton; a grandfather, Mr. J.W. ARNOLD; a grandmother, Mrs. Betty NICHOLS, and 3 nephews. Services were held at Arnold Chapel Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Dwight INGRAM installed a mammoth electric incubator and now intends to go into the hatchery business. The incubator will hold 11,000 eggs. The hatchery will be run in connection with the mill.

- The merchants of Kinmundy have completed arrangements for free movies again this year starting next Monday evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. HAMMER proceeded to the I.C. Lake Sunday morning to spend a nice quiet day fishing. They were in a boat and rowed out to the intake stand where they intended to park for a while. Mrs. HAMMER stood up in the boat and attempted to grab the frame work. She did get hold of the stand and the boat went out from under her. (Or it might have been that Bill rocked the boat.) She took quite a ducking but was rescued and they were soon on their way home. Later in the day Mrs. HAMMER was called to the GREER Hospital in Vandalia, to help care for her mother, Mrs. WILLIAMS of LaClede, who has sustained a fall the evening previous and had to undergo an emergency operation.

- James Thomas COLEMAN, aged 86, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna MUNSON in Pana. He was a native of Kinmundy, born Dec. 1, 1849, son of James and Sarah Ann COLEMAN. His wife, who before marriage was Charity Elizabeth WILLIAMS, a sister to Mr. Jake WILLIAMS, of this city, preceded him in death several years. He leaves 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Pana and interment was made in that city.

- Mary GRIFFIN SEE was born in Marion Co. on Feb. 26, 1864. She married M.G. SEE on Nov. 9, 1881, and in 1887 they moved to Arkansas. For 48 years they have resided at their present home in Tuckerman, Ark. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 5 years ago. Mrs. SEE died suddenly on May 8. She is survived by her husband and 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora CHURCHMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark. and Mrs. Carrie HEATON of Kinmundy; 2 nephews and 3 nieces. She reared her niece, Mrs. O’NEIL JAMISON BJORKMAN. Services were held from the home with interment in Cheshier Cemetery. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. C.R. HEATON of Kinmundy.

- Meacham: May 18 being the birthday of Mr. Arthur WEISS, neighbors and friends to the number of 75 gathered at his home Sunday with well filled baskets to surprise him. He returned home near noon to find a long table loaded and his friends to congratulate him.

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

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Ray INGRAM, a student at the U. of I., spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Ira MARSHALL called on his uncle, Lafe BASSETT, Sunday morning.

- Elder School: Mrs. Grace SIMMONS name in last week’s article should have been Mrs. Grace SOMERS.

- East Zion: This community was saddened to hear of the death of Loyd ARNOLD who died Sunday.

May 28, 1936:

- Mrs. Laura TELFORD, widow of the late Joseph TELFORD, died at the home of her son, Emery, in Salem Friday. Services were held from the home and interment made near Cartter. She leaves 5 children: Emery of Salem; Merle of Chicago; Lester of San Francisco; Roy of Alma; and Mrs. Nora GUST of this city.

- Maxey SPENCER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia on Friday of last week, suffering from what was supposed to be appendicitis. This ailment subsided but Maxey now has a congested lung. He is getting along o.k.

- 12 neighbors and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil SHREFFLER, with 25 horses and 3 tractors, plowed and harrowed 15 acres of ground Monday for Mr. SHREFFLER. His health has not permitted him to do all of his Spring work and so the neighbors gave a helping hand.

- A large crowd attended the free movie sponsored by the merchants Monday evening. These movies will be given every Monday evening until fall.

- Mr. J.W. HARVEY died at his home in Alma Sunday aged 83 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Services were held from the M.E. Church with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Mr. Robt. J. ANDREWS has organized a Kinmundy baseball team, and has won 3 victories thus far. The local diamond is located on the W.H. GRAY land ˝ mile north of town. Last Sunday the locals defeated an Alma - Zion team 10 - 8. The BOYD brothers (John, Frank and Fred) are the pitchers for the locals while Russell SHAFFER is doing the catching.

- Orville E. HEICHER, graduating senior from K.H.S. and son of Mrs. Dora HEICHER who resides 3 miles east of this city in Meacham twp., was awarded the scholarship medal this year. He obtained the highest average of any student that has ever graduated from the local high school, which was just a fraction above 95. He was born Dec. 27, 1917 in Xenia. He mastered the first and second grades in a Clay rural school and the other 6 years were spent at Rockhold. Orville says he now intends to attend the Missouri Business School in St. Louis for a year, and after working awhile, will attend college and take up the liberal arts course. Orville’s grades from his high school career were also listed. (A picture of Orville was included.)

- The P.T.A. held their May meeting last Monday. After the regular business session, election of officers occurred: President - Mrs. O.E. GARRETT; Vice President - Mrs. L.S. BRASEL; Secretary - Mrs. R.D. HANNA; and Treasurer - Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT. The Mother Singers Club was re-organized with Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, director, and Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT, accompanist.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB and son, Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McWHIRTER and daughter took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE and family and helped "Check" celebrate his birthday. Afternoon callers were Harold and Helen KLEISS and Earl LANE and family.

- North Fork: Miss Kathryn LOWE and Mr. Charles GARRETT have returned home from Kinmundy, where they attended high school the past year.

- North Fork: Chester DOOLEN is assisting Bert GARRETT in building a new barn.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB visited Sunday at the W.F. ROBB home.

- Meacham: Miss Katie HULTS of Kinmundy spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COURSON have a 7 lb. boy born Friday named Harley Edwin. The mother was formerly Miss Minnie OUTHOUSE.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.L. McMACKIN of Salem celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.

- James WALTERS is confined to the Veteran’s Hospital in Dwight having recently undergone an operation for double hernia.

- Mrs. Lida GARRETT of Villa Grove came Monday to visit relatives, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. Charles DOOLEN.

June 4, 1936:

- At the regular meeting of the City Council, Alderman P.F. ROBNETT was elected Mayor to fill the vacancy created by the death of Chas. S. FOX.

- On May 30, John Henry, only son of Clare and Carrie (GRIFFIN) HEATON, died. He was born Jan. 7, 1900 at the farm home near Kinmundy where he grew to manhood. He attended the district school at Wilson, and later attended Kinmundy School for several years, but was forced to discontinue on account of ill health. At the age of 19, he went to Los Angeles, Cal., where he spent several years for his health. He leaves his father and mother; a sister, Miss Hester, at home; 3 aunts, Miss Lois HEATON of Los Angeles; Mrs. Grace TOWNSEND of Beulah, Colo.; and Mrs. Nora CHURCHMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 3 uncles, M.G. SEE of Tuckerman, Ark.; J.H. NELMS of Kinmundy; and F.A. TOWNSEND of Beulah, Colo. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The annual Alumni reception was held Friday with 133 members and guests present.

- Miss Cleda GARRETT of North Fork, is spending the week with her grandfather, Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, while Mrs. Icy GARRETT is visiting in Chicago.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT is spending a few days in Chicago with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Louie SULLENS.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dolph HAMMER attended the funeral of Mr. Sam LYNCH near Salem on Tuesday of last week.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Thomas GARRETT ate dinner with Mr. F.L. DOUDERA, Jr. Tuesday.

- Mr. and Mrs. George JOHNSON of McNabb, have a 9 lb. boy named Jimmy Ray born last Thursday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB entertained to dinner Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. E.M. KLINE and son of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry CHEADLE and family of Ashkum, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Guy SEE and family of Kankakee; Mr. and Mrs. T.E. ROBB and family; Mr. and Mrs. F.M. ROBB and son, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and family, Mr. and Mrs. John B. ROBB and sons of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB and sons of Salem; and Miss Florence DOOLEN of Salem.

- Meacham: Mr. Orville HEICHER left Tuesday for Chillicothe, Mo. to attend business school.

June 11, 1936:

- About 3 o’clock yesterday morning, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON were awakened by a loud clap of thunder and they soon discovered the ceiling of one of their rooms on fire. According to Mr. WILKINSON, the lightening had run in the electric wire, burning a large patch of paper on the ceiling, the burning paper dropping to the floor and burning a large hole in the rug. Their radio was also damaged. This was all the damage done.

- Mrs. Dorothy HAMILTON KEEMAN of Vandalia died at the Mark Greer Hospital Saturday. She had undergone a major operation a few weeks previous and was do so well that she was taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Yetta HAMILTON. Complications developed and it was necessary for her to return to the hospital on Friday. Services were held from the M.E. Church in Vandalia with interment made in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. Dorothy Mary HAMILTON KEEMAN, daughter of Elmer and Yetta HAMILTON, was born at Loogootee on May 7, 1915, and died in Vandalia on June 6, 1936. She graduated from Vandalia High School in 1933 and married Leo KEEMAN of Bluff City on July 15, 1933. During her girlhood days she was an active member of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church in this city. She was preceded in death by a brother, Finis, on April 7, 1923. Dorothy joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1932, and had suffered long and patiently, but the disease was too severe. She leaves her husband; a father and mother; 2 brothers, Harold HAMILTON of Casey, and Donald HAMILTON of California.

- Mr. Sam PUFFER is quietly celebrating his 88th birthday today in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mark BOYD of Farina. Mr. PUFFER is slowly recovering from his fall on the ice last winter when he suffered a broken hip.

- Mrs. J.H. NELMS entertained to dinner on June 3 in honor of Mr. NELMS’ birthday. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Emmett NELMS of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB and sons, John Robert and Howard; and Mr. and Mrs. C.E. SIEMER.

- All dogs in the City of Kinmundy must be kept penned, tied or muzzled until further notice. All dogs running at large will be shot on sight. P.F. ROBNETT, Mayor.

- Mr. Harold KAESER, athletic coach of the local high school, left Sunday for northern Arkansas where he as accepted a position as umpire in the Arkansas - Missouri Baseball League. This league is known in what is known as Class D Baseball. Mrs. KAESER will spend the summer with her parents in Carmi, Ill.

- Mr. Louis BARBEE, who has been in poor health for some time, suffered a light stroke of paralysis Monday night. Mrs. BARBEE is also in poor health. This old couple is being cared for by Mrs. BARBEE’s sister, Mrs. WILLIAMS of Alma.

- Mr. Loren SPURLIN and Miss Margaret HILTON, both of Vandalia, were married in St. Jacobs Ill. on Feb. 8, 1936. Mrs. SPURLIN is the daughter of Mr. Robert HILTON. Mr. SPURLIN is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman SPURLIN, is a former Kinmundy boy, moving only a year ago to Vandalia with his parents, where he has employment in the shoe factory. They will make their home in Vandalia.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred visited Friday with her sisters, Mrs. Mamie BASSETT and Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Pearl LENHART received word that her uncle, Mr. Lus HULTS, of Wilmington, had his leg broken, and his daughter, Mrs. Tessie LOVELL, with whom he makes his home, received a broken arm, in a car accident recently.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Pauline visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Rad McCLURE and children of Pekin.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week) Mrs. Pearl LENHART called on Mrs. Esta ROBB and Mildred Tuesday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): W.F. ROBB and family enjoyed a family dinner Sunday at the R.C. ROBB home and in the afternoon accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB, attended Memorial services at Sandy Branch.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. Tom GARRETT called on the Chas. ARNOLD home Sunday.

- North Fork: Lyle GREEN and Juanita FEATHER spent Saturday night and Sunday with Bill and Norma GARRETT.

- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and Orie ATKINS and families, Mira HEADLEY and Leta HOPKINS were business callers at R.H. GREEN’s Monday night.

- Green Ridge: John and Harry DOUDERA and Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT were in Centralia Tuesday.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde WILLIAMS have a baby boy born June 4 and named Clyde Edwin. The mother was formerly Miss Anna TOCKSTEIN.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and daughter, Lucille, and grandson, John Robert, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL.

- Young School: Monroe MARLOW, son of Mrs. Anna MARLOW, graduated from a course of Agriculture at U. of I. on Saturday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jack DISS are parents of an 8 lb. daughter boy May 30 and named Loretta Josephine.

June 18, 1936:

- Bobbie WEISS was born Aug. 12, 1934, son of Mr. and Mrs. John WEISS, and died June 13, 1936. He was baptized at the Evangical parsonage in Farina. Services were held from the home with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- Mr. Dale FOSTER of Champaign died June 6 in a doctor’s office in Peoria, while Mr. FOSTER was waiting to consult with the doctor. A heart attack was given as the cause. Mr. FOSTER was to have been graduated from the U. of I. on June 8, the day the funeral was held. Mrs. FOSTER will be remembered here as Miss Frances CLAYTOR of Alma, and a member of the Class of ‘27 of Kinmundy High School.

- Mr. Jesse GEORGE returned home last Thursday from the State Hospital in Alton. He is very much improved and again able to be on the streets. He has had quite a siege and we are very happy to know that he is well on the road to recovery.

- The barn on what is known as the Alfred SHIELDS farm, southwest of this city, burned to the ground yesterday. The farm is occupied by Art BRIMBERRY and family. It was reported that Mr. BRIMBERRY was smoking his pipe while milking and in some unknown manner, the barn caught fire.

- Miss Alice FRENCH left Monday for Urbana, Ill. where she will attend the summer term at the University of Illinois. Misses Margaret WARREN, Mary MINER, Helen MORGAN and Mr. and Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT and daughter left this morning for Boulder, Colo. where they will attend the summer term at the University of Colorado.

- June 12 being the 76th birthday of Mr. Theodore MILLER, he was pleasantly surprised Sunday when 40 relatives came to remind him of this anniversary. Everyone enjoyed the dinner at noon. In the afternoon he was again honored when the choir of the Christian Church came to his home and sang 3 songs. A coronet solo by Eddie MILLER of Centralia and a reading by Roberta KNECHT, Mr. MILLER’s 7 year old granddaughter of McLean, were also enjoyed. A list of those attending was included.

- Miss Pauline BAGOTT arrived in Kinmundy Thursday from Onarga, where she had just completed teaching her 10th term in the Onarga schools, and her 38th year in the teaching profession. She is now retiring and taking her pension. She will make her home with her aunt, Mrs. E.K. DONOVAN.

- Mr. Harold HAMILTON, son of Yetta HAMILTON, of Vandalia, but a former resident of this city, and Miss Claudaine LAYMAN, of Casey, were married in Newton on May 28. Harold has been employed in the shoe factory in Casey for the past 4 years. His bride has also been employed in the shoe factory as a stenographer. They will make their home in Casey.

- North Fork: Miss Cleda GARRETT accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN to St. Louis Monday afternoon to meet Eli DOOLEN of Los Angeles, Cal., who is visiting his father, C.I. DOOLEN and other relatives.

- North Fork: Clyde GARRETT and wife visited Sunday with her parents, the Geo. LENHARTs. Their little daughter, Lila, returned home, she having spent a few days with her grandparents.

- North Fork: Mrs. Ruby GARRETT spent Saturday night and Sunday with her father, Charlie DOOLEN.

- North Fork: Charles Lee DOOLEN spent a few days this week at the Bert GARRETT home.

- East Zion: Miss Josephine DOUDERA spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mis Gladys GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: Miss Josephine DOUDERA spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Cleda GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL called on home folks Sunday.

- East Meadow Branch: Shirley Jean, a 7˝ lb. girl, was born June 16 to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HOWELL.

- Young School: Major Herman M. MARLOW, a graduate of U. of I., left Sunday for Camp at Custer, Michigan after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Anna MARLOW.

- Young School: The Ladies Aid of Pleasant Grove Church, were entertained by Mrs. Bertha SEE Wednesday of last week, where they quilted and pieced quilt blocks.

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE and Phyllis LANE attended the Revival at Pleasant Grove Church Saturday evening.

- Sunday being the birthday of Miss Mildred ROBB, she entertained the following friends: Misses Willadean KNISELEY and Elsie STEVENS of Centralia; Mr. George HOLSTLAW of Iuka; Misses Helen MILLER and Edith SCHAUFELBERGER, and Messrs. Francis and Dale HAMMER of this city.

June 25, 1936:

- Mr. E.M. HOOVER of Chicago and Miss Mary SMITH of this city, motored to Salem this morning and were quietly united in marriage. The couple will reside in Chicago. Mrs. HOOVER is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ida SMITH of this city and a very popular young lady. Since coming here to make her home a year ago, she has been employed by the Bell Telephone Co. Mr. HOOVER is the son of Mrs. Mary HOOVER of Loogootee, and is an accountant at the Montgomery Ward & Co. in Chicago.

- Mary Belle, only daughter of George and Minnie SHAW FIELDS, was born in Kinmundy on Nov. 18, 1912, and died June 15, 1936 at the family home in this city. Mary attended the Kinmundy Grade School, and became a member of the Baptist Church in July 1934. Some 2 years ago, Mary was stricken with the dread disease which was to claim her, but she would fight to the end. Surviving are: the parents; a devoted brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joy FIELDS, the much loved nephew and niece, Billy Gene and Arlene FIELDS, uncles and aunts. Services were held from the Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- In Memory of Raymond Lee ALBERTS who died June 23, 1935.

- On June 27 from 8:00 to 8:30 in United Spanish War Veterans hour at which time Mr. John SCHOENBORN, a former resident of this city, will broadcast over the Parsons, Kansas station. We are in receipt of a copy of the address to be delivered by Mr. SCHOENBORN, which we find very interesting but too lengthy for publication.

- The city is in the act of scarafying the streets again this year, preparing to give them another coat of oil. This oiling will be done with the gas tax money from the State. The State specifies the streets that this oil should be used on, so if you do not get any of this ‘free’ oil, do not blame the city. However, if you are willing to pay for oil on your street, we suggest that you get in touch with City Clerk MILLER.

- Mrs. Elizabeth LANGDELL suffered from a serious fall at her home Friday and was unconscious for a time. She is recovering very nicely at this time.

- Meacham: The Community Birthday Circle and their families numbering 20 went to Bryan Memorial Park in Salem for their annual picnic. A table was loaded with food, and a birthday cake was presented to Mrs. DILLON as it was her birthday which was made by her daughter, Georgie. The afternoon was spent in games and in watching the baby bears. A few enjoyed swimming.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT entertained Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, W.R. DOOLEN and family, Eli DOOLEN, and Mrs. Irma HEADLEY and daughter last Thursday to dinner.

- North Fork: Monroe LANSFORD and family spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Nancy GREEN and family.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD and Elizabeth; Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, daughters, Irma and baby, and Cleda, and sons, Junior and Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and son, Mac; Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and sons, Leroy and Keith, and Miss Juanita FEATHER attended the dinner at the W.R. DOOLEN home in Kinmundy, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R.C. FEATHER and children were afternoon callers.

- North Fork: Clyde and Bert GARRETT, Orie ATKINS, and R.H. GREEN were business visitors in Salem Tuesday P.M.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters spent last Friday P.M. at the Clyde BASSETT home.

- Omega: Several from this community attended the Alma twp. 8th grade graduation exercises at Pleasant Grove Church last Thursday night.

- Camp Ground: A list was printed of those attending the birthday dinner Sunday in honor of Ace MULVANY.

July 2, 1936:

- Amy TURNER was born in the state of Ohio in the year 1882. When a small girl, she moved with her parents to Illinois, establishing a home in Fayette County, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 17, she married James Thomas LOGUE, who survives, and they had 2 sons and 4 daughters, one son, Tommy, having preceded her in death. Surviving are John LOGUE of Patoka; Mrs. Eliza YATES of Rochester, Ill.; Mrs. Hannah MISELBROOK of Kinmundy; Mrs. Emma WILEY of Alma; and Mrs. Ella HAMPSTEN of Vincennes, Ind. There is also 1 sister, Mrs. Margaret MURPHY of Mt. Vernon, Ill., 26 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. LOGUE died June 24, 1936 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Jessie WOODEN, with whom she was making her home, aged 72 years, 10 months and 20 days. Interment was made in Martin Cemetery near Alma.

- Mr. Paul ARNOLD has purchased the Andy EAGAN Store at Lester, has re-stocked the shelves and opened a first class country store Saturday. Mr. EAGAN is retiring from the business world.

- Meacham: Mrs. Dora HEICHER and family attended the family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie DIPPOLD near Farina. Five LEONARD sisters and their families were present and a fine basket dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.

- East Zion: Miss Gladys GARRETT spent Sunday with Kathryn and Mary Del SOUTIER.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT and grandson, John Robert, called Sunday night at the Bobby NICHOLS home and attended the Children’s Day program at Zion.

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

- Young School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE entertained dinner Sunday in honor of their sister, Gladys’, birthday. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry SHREFFLER and family; Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HEISTAND, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck KELL. Mr. and Mrs. Claude ROSE were afternoon callers.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FORD and sons motored on Saturday to Baylis, Ill. where they attended a family reunion and visited over Sunday with his sister and family.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Lila Pauline and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART visited Sunday with Mr. H.W. SEE and daughter, Leona.

July 9, 1936:

- Dr. Leroy TELFORD, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD, had the misfortune of injuring his neck and spine while diving into shallow water Monday. Dr. TELFORD is the physician for the boys’ camp at Three Lakes, Wis. As soon as news reached his parents, they left immediately and upon their arrival found him in very serious condition. He is at present paralyzed from his shoulders down. Although the doctors are working with him constantly, they rather expect the end just anytime.

- H.M. FISHER received the message Monday stating the death of his uncle, Gilbert W. MORGAN of Chicago, which occurred suddenly of acute indigestion Monday at his summer home in Mackinaw City, Mich. Services were held there with interment made in the city cemetery. Mr. MORGAN was a native of Kinmundy, son of the late J.B. and Martha MORGAN, and was born on a farm northwest of here, known now as Camp Morgan, and the property of Gilbert. After his graduation from the University of Illinois, he went to Chicago and has since made that his home, but made frequent visits back to the old home. He is survived by his wife and 1 son, John Eugene. He is the last of his immediate family.

- Yesterday noon, Farina witnessed quite a fire and in all probability, it would have been more disastrous had not the St. Peter and Kinmundy Fire Departments answered the call for help. The old hotel building located south of the depot, was the first to burn. Then Editor E.H. HALLIDAY’s home, which was next to it, caught fire. The fire was stopped but not before the house was ruined. Next to burn was a barn located on the alley. It was reported to us that the roof of the Albert LOY home, located 2 blocks from there, was greatly damaged. Several of the other roofs caught fire but were quickly extinguished by bucket brigades. After the arrival of the St. Peter and Kinmundy engines, the fires were soon under control.

- Mr. Hilary P. SMITH, well known resident of Alma, died Monday at his home, after suffering the past few years with cancer. Services were held in Alma yesterday afternoon and interment was made in the Alma Cemetery. The deceased was a half-brother to Mr. C.B. SMITH of this city.

- We received a nice letter from Myron ROSS in which he states that he has purchased a large bakery in Artesia, New Mexico. Myron has been employed as a chemist in the large flour mills at Lindsborg, Kans. For the past several years.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.V. DODDS moved their household effects to Farina Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. DODDS moved here from Farina in February and have been occupying the Chas. FOX property which was recently sold to E.O. ZIMMER.

- Mrs. B.F. LOWE was called to Memphis, Tenn. last Friday owing to the serious illness of her granddaughter, Mrs. Clara SMITH. Mrs. SMITH died Sunday and the services were held there. The deceased leaves a husband, 2 daughters, and a brother besides her grandmother.

- Mr. Chester HENSLEY came down from Chicago Friday night to spend the 4th with his family who are visiting with Mrs. HENSLEY’s parents in Alma, and also to visit his mother, Mrs. Kate EARLE, and his sister, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. PARRILL in Meacham twp. But instead of celebrating, the trip turned out to be quite unlucky, On his way to catch his train in Chicago, Chester took a short cut through an alley where he was held up by 2 negroes and robbed of $10. As he resisted, he was left in bad shape. On the 4th, his 15 months old son, Junior, was severly scalded by turning over a percolator of boiling coffee. The baby was rushed to the Salem hospital where it is reported that he is doing nicely. Chester was able to return to his work in Chicago Monday.

- Mr. Paul CHRISTIE left Sunday for Springfield, where he has employment.

- Saturday was an ideal day for a celebration and we guess we had an ideal celebration from the compliments received the same. The crowd was estimated at 5000 in the afternoon and 3000 at night. The day started with an Old Fiddlers’ Contest with 5 entries: Martin ZINCK; Riley PHILLIPS with Virgl BURKETT as his second; Cecil GARRETT, Roy GARRETT second; Mildred MULVANY, Marie MULVANY, second; John JENKINS, Steve MULVANY, second. Riley PHILLIPS won the first prize, Cecil GARRETT, second; and Mildred MULVANY, third. The other 2 performed so well that they were the recipients of one dollar each also. The afternoon was started with a band concert by the Ramsey High School Band. Hon. R.J. BRANSON then delivered the address. In the contests, the following were the winners:

100 yard dash for boys under 10: Edgar BARBEE, 1st; Bob METCALF, 2nd.

100 yard dash for boys 10 to 16: James HAMMER, 1st; Wayne ROBB, 2nd.

100 yard dash for girls 10 to 16: Nelda JOHNSON, 1st; Dorothy BOUGHERS, 2nd. Fat Man’s Race: Pearl YATES, 1st; Burdette SHAFFER, 2nd.

Three-Legged Race: Earl LEAT and Ray TAYLOR, 1st; Kenneth JACKSON and Lavern KEEN, 2nd.

In the ladies’ husband calling contest, in which there were 8 entries, Mrs. Opal OULREY won 1st and Mrs. Mary DAVIS, 2nd.

A list of those winning awards of $5 and $10 in the afternoon drawings was also included.

There was also a double header, a picture show, and a dance in the Legion Hall, all well attended until midnight.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS returned to their home in Chicago Monday after a weekend visiting here with Mrs. SULLENS’ mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, and family.

- Omega: Stephen J. WAGGONER, an aged resident of Omega twp., died Monday night. Mr. WAGGONER had been in poor health for some time.

- East Zion: Donald ARNOLD and family of Decatur spent the weekend with his parents, Cyrus ARNOLD and family.

- East Zion: This community was shocked by the sudden death of Florence MEADORS of Maroa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy MEADORS of Kinney.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Alph DONOHO are parents of a baby girl born Tuesday and named Patsy Lee.

- Miss Alice FRENCH, who is attending summer school at the U. of I., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. FRENCH.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON called on John WEISS and family Sunday afternoon.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Paul