1940

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Jan. 4, 1940:

- Laura HUMPHREYS COFFMAN, a daughter of John and Margaret HUMPHREYS, was born in Springfield, Ohio on Sept. 5, 1861, and died Dec. 30, 1939. On Nov. 15, 1883, she married Albert COFFMAN, and they had 1 daughter, Clara Emma, who became the wife of Hallet SNELLING. She died in 1922. Mrs. COFFMAN came with her parents to Illinois when but a small child, and has since lived in this state. After her marriage, she lived with her family on a farm in Marion county, until coming to Kinmundy several years ago. She leaves a grandson, Elroy SNELLING of Chicago, and the son-in-law, Hallet SNELLING; also 3 sisters, namely, Mrs. E.F. JOHNSON of Newton, Ill.; Mrs. R.D. COCKRELL of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Nora WHITE of Salem; 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and children entertained "The First Cousins" Sunday to a turkey dinner in honor of Mr. JACKSON’s (?) birthday. After dinner, the guests were entertained with contests. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence RETTINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Walter MATTHEWS, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry HUNTINGTON of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER and Mr. and Mrs. D.J. ALEXANDER and children. Several cousins were unable to come on account of illness.

- Mrs. Arthur BRIMBERRY met with a very painful accident this morning as she was returning home from work. She was walking on the hard road near her home which is by the C. & E.I. subway. She was passing a truck and the rear end of the truck skidded and struck her. She received a broken collar bone and some broken ribs. She was rushed to the Centralia Hospital.

- The many friends of Mrs. ATKINS ill be pleased to know that she is improving but it will be necessary for her to remain in the Alton Memorial Hospital for sometime yet.

- Mr. Chas. ALLEN is ill at the home of his son, Erman, suffering from a kidney ailment.

- The condition of Mr. W.R. JACK remains about the same. It will be remembered that he underwent an operation in the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia for the removal of kidney stones.

- Carl VALLOW underwent an appendectomy in the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Tuesday.

- Sarah E. SAPP, daughter of John Wesley SAPP and Sarah E. SAPP, was born Feb. 25, 1860 in Clay Co., and Dec. 27, 1939. She married Tom ADAMS on Aug. 16, 1883, and they had 5 children: Elmer, Wesley, and Mrs. Leona FULFER, all of Kinmundy; Mrs. Carrie COLCLASURE of Louisville, and Elza ADAMS of Xenia. Most of her life was spent in Clay county. In 1927, she joined the Pentecost Church at Oskaloosa. She leaves her husband; 5 children; 1 brother, Charley of Oklahoma; 1 sister, Jane GRAY of Centralia; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the Pentecost Church with interment in Oskaloosa Cemetery.

- Albert A. MALINSKY and Miss Bertha C. GREEN motored to St. Louis on Wednesday of last week where they were married. They were unattended. The groom is an employee of F.A. Pruett and Sons. The bride is daughter of the late Phillip and Nancy GREEN and since the death of her sister-in-law, has been the housekeeper for her brother, William L. GREEN and children. They will reside in the Malinsky home north of this city.

- Back Again: The many friends of Dale HAMMER will be pleased to know that he is again able to be at his place of business after being confined to his bed for the past month.

- Booker: Mr. A.N. COPPLE’s house was burned Tuesday, it being a complete loss.

- Swift School: The first P.T.A. in this district was held at the schoolhouse Dec. 22 with a good attendance. The pupils and the teacher had the schoolhouse very beautifully decorated, and had a pretty Christmas tree. A good program was enjoyed. The next meeting will be Jan. 11.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE Sunday evening.

- East Zion: The Ladies’ Club enjoyed an oyster supper at the Roy MULVANY home Thursday night. They enjoyed a good time and exchanging of gifts. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard BROWN, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SOUTIER and son and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer FRIZZELL and daughters, Clara and Ethyl, Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES and son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT and son, Mr. and Mrs. Roy MULVANY and daughter, Martha, Mr. Harry MULVANY and Miss Lucille MULVANY.

- Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLLEY had with them for dinner, Sunday, all of their sons - David and Glen of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice SCHOOLEY of Vandalia, Clyde, Clark and Xon.

- Mr. Ed BRASEL was agreeable surprised Sunday when all his children and families, and brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL, spent the day with him in honor of his 66th birthday. Ed says he doesn’t mind having birthdays as long as he has as much to eat as he did on this occasion.

- Mrs. Hazel SIEMER had the misfortune to fall Monday, injuring her ankle to such an extent that she has not been able to be at her place of business.

- Mr. Loren SPURLIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman SPURLIN of Vandalia, but former residents of this city, and Miss Gwynettee CARTER of Vandalia, were married in St. Louis on Jan. 6. The groom will be remembered here by the younger social set. The bride is a native of Vandalia High School with the class of ‘35. The couple will reside in Vandalia where the groom has a position in the shoe factory there.

- The Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church held their regular meeting and dinner on Dec. 28. The election of officers were: Mrs. Pearl ALEXANDER was re-elected President; and Mrs. Nelda JACKSON, Secretary and Treasurer. 12 quilts and 872 paid dinners were served last year.

- Swift School: Most everyone in this neighborhood attended the kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. A.A. MALINSKY at their home Saturday night.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT was in Salem Monday on the Grand Jury.

- Omega: Ray SCHOOLEY finished repairing the fire damage to his house last week. The roof and the upstairs ceiling had to be replaced.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Ed SCRUTCHFIELD died Tuesday night at her home in Red Lick District. She had been confined to bed several months. She was a sister of Mrs. Ted EMBSER.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the kitchen shower and charivari at the Paul SEE home Saturday night for the newlyweds, Miss Inez SEE and Clifford DUFFET, who were married in St. Louis on Dec. 30.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and daughter, and Elmer BASSETT called on Mr. Gage BASSETT and family.

- Pleasant Grove: George LONNON, accompanied by Mrs. Lois ALDERSON, attended the funeral of his cousin, Mr. Mat HESTER south of Salem on Monday.

- Pleasant Grove: The Aid met Wednesday with Mrs. Laura ROSE.

- 25 years ago from Jan. 7, 1915.

Jan. 18, 1940:

- Nancy Alice GRAMLEY was born Oct. 22, 1893, and died Jan. 13, 1940. On March 17, 1884, she married Charles SEE, who died March 15, 1939. He was buried on their 55th wedding anniversary. This couple spent their entire married life on the same farm. They had 4 sons, 3 of these preceding her in death. Mrs. SEE was a member of the Omega Presbyterian Church. She leaves 1 son, Lewin H.; a granddaughter, Mary Alice of Owensborough, Ky.; and 1 brother, Ed GRAMLEY of Ellsworth, Ill. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Miss Ida A. RUTHERFORD died in the State Hospital in Anna, Ill. on Jan. 14 from pneumonia. The remains were brought here to the Linton Funeral Home where services were held, and interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased lived in our community almost her entire life. Her sister, Mrs. Sue R. BOWMAN is the only remaining near relative.

- Mr. and Mrs. P.W. PIPER announce the marriage of their son, Burton, to Miss Della McNEELY of Negreete, Louisiana. They were married on Christmas Day in Phoenix, Ariz. The couple will make their home in Ajo, Ariz., where the groom is employed as mill operator for the Phelp Dodge Corp. The groom is a graduate of our local high school with the class of ‘37.

- Mr. Jay WEST was thought to be injured internally while lifting on a hay frame Saturday. After completing the task, he fell in a faint and began to hemorrhage. He was taken to Mark Greer Hospital where examinations were made. The doctors found that he suffered from ulcers of the stomach.

- Mrs. Sarah BROWN, widow of the late William BROWN, died yesterday at the age of 86 years. She died in the O.E. CORNELL home where she had been making her home this winter. Services will be held at the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Miss Edith SULLIVAN and Marvin DACE surprised their many friends by motoring to St. Louis and getting married. The expect to live in Salem where he has employment.

- Pleasant Grove: Guy and Will SHAFFER attended the funeral of Mrs. Lizzie HITE at the Old Baptist Church Sunday.

- Pleasant Grove: The Ladies Aid met Wednesday with Mrs. Amy SIPES.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. M.H. SEE in Kinmundy Tuesday afternoon.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse JONES have a baby boy born Sunday.

- Meadow Branch: Joseph POLANKA, Sr. died Wednesday. The funeral was held at Baptist Church in Alma with interment in Martin Cemetery. He leaves his wife; 1 son, Joseph, and 1 daughter, Mrs. Porter MALONE.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Charles LOWE are the proud parents of a baby daughter born Jan. 12. She has been named Rosalyn Ann.

- Swift School: Norma Del GARRETT spent the weekend with Velma CONANT.

- 25 years ago from Jan. 14, 1915.

- Mr. R.P. McBRYDE died at the home of his foster daughter, Mrs. Fred KILLIE, in Centralia Saturday. Services were held in the KILLIE home after which burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy. He was cashier of the First National Bank here for many years. On account of his health, he gave up this work in 1921, and he and his wife moved to St. Louis where they had an apartment house. About 2 years ago, ill health forced this couple to move to Centralia to be cared for by Mrs. KILLIE. At the present time, Mrs. McBRYDE is not very well, and was not able to accompany the body of her husband to the cemetery.

- Sarah C., daughter of Moses and Sarah SMITH, was born in Madison Co., Ill. on March 4, 1853, and died Jan. 17, 1940. On April 13, 1876, she married William E. BROWN of Pana, Ill., and they had 1 daughter, Amy M., the late Mrs. B.E. FURRY, who died Dec. 23, 1937. They lived in Pana, Ill. for several years, then moved to Kansas. In a few years they returned to Illinois and came to Kinmundy

about 47 years ago to make their home. On Jan. 10, 1893, they affiliated with the First M.E. church of this city. She was active in the Ladies’ Aid Society. Her husband died Aug. 4, 1933. The near relatives here are her grandson, William FURRY, her son-in-law, B.E. FURRY of this city; 1 brother, Chas. SMITH of Altamont, Kansas; 1 sister-in-law; and several nieces. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Miss Lois ROMINE and Mr. Lester SMITH of Iuka were married Jan. 24 at the home of O.E.. CORRELL, who tied the matrimonial knot. Mrs. SMITH is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will ROMINE of Iuka, and Mr. SMITH is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John SMITH of Iuka.

- On Jan. 17, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON entertained a few relatives in honor of the first birthday of their little grandson, Charles Frederick WILLIAMS.

- On Monday, the M.B. NELMS store was closed for invoicing. The store was again opened on Tuesday for business as usual, with the new owners, William COLE and G.R. ROLLINSON, taking charge. The new firm will be known as COLE & ROLLINSON. Mrs. NELMS has not said just what she intends to do but it was on account of her ill health that she relinquished her holding. She has successfully carried on this business since the death of her husband last fall. The new owners are no strangers to the people of this community. Bill COLE is a native, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE residing west of Kinmundy. Mr. ROLLINSON is a brother-in-law of Mr. COLE. For several years he was employed as a clerk in the Ralph ROLLINSON store here, later being purchased by Burge Bros.

- W.R. (Bob) HANCOCK has made his announcement for Coroner of Marion Co. (This article was accompanied by a picture.)

- Swift School: Marshall WILLIAMS and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Saturday evening with Raymond SWIFT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Louie JEZEK have a new granddaughter, Judith Kay, at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson JEZEK in Marion, Ill.

- Swift School: Bert GARRETT and family spent Sunday with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle BRIWN underwent a minor operation in Salem Sunday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Wes ROBB and Miss Dorothy WANTLAND attended the cooking school and also the show "Raffles" in Salem Monday afternoon.

- Campground: Our teacher, Miss Lucille HAYS, had the misfortune of falling into the creek one day last week. As there was no bridge, she attempted to cross it on the ice, and it was not thick enough.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Clyde OSBORN spent Tuesday with Mr. Jim BASSETT.

- Brown: Dr. DOUGHERTY was called Wednesday to see Miss Mary BROWN, who slipped and fell on the ice and broke her arm.

- 25 years ago from Jan. 21, 1915.

- Michael H. SEE, died at his home in this city after an illness of several months duration, aged 83 years, 3 months, and 24 days. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. About 28 years ago, Mr. SEE had the misfortune of having the scaffolding under him break while at work on the old Baptist Church in the southwest part of town which injured his back and finally caused him to lose his eyesight. With this handicap, he was able to make his own way about the streets and could find any business house in town, which was certainly remarkable. A list of those attending from out of town was included. Michael Henry SEE, the last member of the pioneer family of Henry and Judith ALLMON SEE, died at his home in Kinmundy on Jan. 29, 1940. He was born on a farm in Omega twp. on Oct. 5, 1856, and grew to manhood in the same locality. He was affiliated with the Southern Methodist church at Old Camp Ground, later transferring his membership to the Kinmundy church and its termination to the M.E. Church. In 1877 he married Miss Sarah Ann CRAIG, who died in 1889. They had 5 children. He married Miss Alice HARRELL in 1891, and they had 7 children. Mr. SEE engaged in farming and carpentering until failing eyesight forced him to retire. He is preceded in death by a son, Hobart H., who was killed in action at Fismes, France on Aug. 8, 1918; a daughter, Charlene, wife of George MILLER, and 4 children who died in infancy. He leaves: his wife; 2 sons, Ellis L. of Liberal, Kansas, Otis E. of Monmouth; and 4 daughters, Irene, wife of Glenn D. BRASEL of Hoopeston; Eunice, wife of John H. KETTLES of Chicago; Edith of White Plains, N.Y.; Winifred, wife of Fred C. LAMWERSICK of St. Louis; and 15 grandchildren.

- Mrs. L.C. ROHRBOUGH and daughter, Miss Helen, entertained members of the family Sunday in honor of Mr. L.C.’s birthday. A turkey dinner was served with all the courses. From Kinmundy there were present: Mr. and Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH and Misses Ruth and Virginia; Mr. Edwin WORMLEY and Miss Katherine; from Champaign, Mr. and Mrs. Lou KING.

- Mr. R.C. GARNER, our congenial blacksmith, is confined to his bed after inhaling too much carbon dioxide gas Monday. He is much better now.

- Forrest JONES, who has been employed at Atlas Tire & Service Station ever since it has been in existence, has tendered his resignation. He has accepted a position with the H.A. HOWELL Motor Co. of Farina. He and Mrs. JONES will continue to live here. Clifford OLDEN will fill the position at Atlas Tire & Service Station.

- Mrs. Lida SEE GAFFANEY died at her home in Hisleah, Florida on Jan. 21 at the age of 59 from a blood infection. She had also suffered from arthritis for sometime. Services were held in Hisleah with interment made in Miami Memorial Cemetery. Her 2 sisters, Miss Carrie SEE of this city, and Mrs. Nellie MAZANEK of Alma, had been with her. Besides her 2 sisters, she leaves a husband, Oscar M. GAFFANY; 2 sons, Orcelas Clarence and Charles See GAFFANEY; 2 daughters, Miss Julia and Mrs. Mary RUSS, and 2 grandchildren. The deceased was born and reared in this community.

- Charles A. ALLEN died at the home of his son, Erman in this city Tuesday, aged 69 years, 5 months, and 22 days. For the past few years he has been a sufferer of a kidney ailment, which caused his death. Services will be held from the Christian Church with interment in Elder Cemetery in Meacham twp.

- Mrs. Amelia DENNISON celebrated her 95th birthday on Jan. 29th. She is hail and hearty, eats good and sleeps good, taking a nap each morning and afternoon. She is able to travel about the house and carries a cane, more for protection than for actual use. She has been a widow for more than 40 years, and is the mother of 4 children, Cecil and Irene (JACK), who have preceded her in death, Mrs. Edith FOYD, with whom she makes her home, and Mrs. Estella WILKINSON of Centralia. She has a good memory and her eyesight is still good, although she doesn’t read anymore.

- Mr. C.A. BOONE received word this morning of the death of his sister, Mrs. Florence E. LACEY of Effingham, which occurred this morning, following an illness of several months duration. Services will be held from the Methodist Church in Effingham with interment in Effingham.

- William R. JACK died in the Mark Greer Hospital on Tuesday aged 79 years, 8 months, and 6 days. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. It will be remembered that he underwent a major operation about 4 weeks ago for the removal of kidney stones. Services will be held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- On Jan. 20, in the study of Rev. HALL, Presbyterian Minister, St. Louis, Raymond Walter HOUSH and Miss Eleanor DANNER were married. The groom is employed at the Scruggs-Vandervort-Barney store as merchandise manager, and Mrs. HOUSH is employed as style director. Raymond is the youngest son of Ufa HOUSH, and as a small boy, came to live with his aunt, Miss Lera HOUSH when 7 years old. He finished grade school and 1 year of high school, when they moved to Urbana, where he finished high school. He received a degree in 1929 from the state university, and since that time has been employed as merchandising manager in Minneapolis, Minn. and Washington, D.C. before entering the employ of Scruggs-Vandervort-Barney store. The couple will reside in St. Louis. The groom is the son of Ufa and the late Nellie PRUETT HOUSH, and nephew of W.S. PRUETT.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Lois ALDERSON, Myrle LONNON, and Willadean SHAFFER attended the funeral of little Mable Claudean KAGY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar KAGY at the Old Baptist Church Monday.

- Pleasant Grove: James SIPES called Sunday at the Flora Hospital to see his girlfriend, Miss Phyllis MIDDLETON, who underwent an operation for removal of the appendix recently.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Tom DONOHO’s baby, Lulubelle, has pneumonia.

- Omega: This community was sorry to hear of the death of Grant ROGERS in Alma last week. Grant was a former resident of this community.

- Miletus: Mrs. Nettie GOEN returned home Friday after a 3 day stay in Olney Sanitarium. She is not much improved.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Merle HEADLEY have a baby girl born last week named Janet Kay.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and children of Granite City, Mr. and Mrs. Roy JONES of Patoka, and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JONES of Kinmundy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES and children, Floyd and Betty.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT spent Sunday with Mrs. BASSETT’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James OSBORN.

- Meacham: This neighborhood was saddened by the death of Mr. M.H. SEE and Mr. W.R. JACK, former residents of this community.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL spent several days in Kinmundy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. SEE.

- Prairie Grove: Dewey COMBS and family attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. David MILLER, Thursday. Mrs. COMBS remained with her father for a few days.

- Campground: Mr. and Mrs. Harold MULVANY have a baby girl born Jan. 25.

- Pleasant Grove: The Aid met with Mrs. Oran ALDERSON Wednesday.

- Mr. Bert GARRETT, Mr. Orie ATKINS, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, and Mrs. Charley ROBB were in Alton Monday visiting with Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS. They report her as getting along as well as could be expected, and that she would appreciate hearing from her friends.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 4, 1915.

- Mrs. Fred GRISSOM died Friday evening. She had entered the hospital in Lexington, Ky. 3 years ago last August, where she underwent a very serious operation, being on the operating table almost 2 hours. Since that time, she had been back to the hospital 6 times for operations and treatments, the last time remaining for a period of 6 weeks. She returned home on Dec. 26 resigned to fate. She was cared for by her husband, Mrs. Kenneth JONES, Mrs. E.R. LOWE, and Mrs. Florence CONANT. During this time she made all the funeral arrangements, selecting her wearing apparel, the pastor’s text, the songs that were to be sung, requesting that members of the old choir of which she was a member, do the singing, and selecting the pallbearers. Mrs. GRISSOM, nee Jennie A. BASCOM, the daughter of Rev. Schuyler B. and Caroline M. CARLTON BASCOM, was born in Ramsey, Ill. and moved to Farina when a small child. Here she grew to womanhood and graduated from Farina High School. After graduation, she taught school until her marriage. On Jan. 19, 1899, she married Fred O. GRISSOM by the late Rev. Naaman BASCOM, coming to Kinmundy where the groom was editor and publisher of the Express. And Kinmundy has been their home ever since. She joined the M.E. Church while yet a girl, moving her membership to Kinmundy as soon as she moved here. She was immediately made a member of the choir. She had helped with the music of about 1000 funerals. The only member of her immediate family now left is a brother, P.E. BASCOM of Vandalia. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list was included of those attending from out-of-town.

- Mr. John MILLER residing north of this city, had the misfortune of losing his barn by fire Sunday morning. He discovered the fire at 4 a.m. and barely had enough time to save his herd of cattle with the exception of 1 old cow. He also lost his 3 horses. All the feed in the bar, the harness and everything else was burned. The fire attracted the attention of some neighbors and with their help, fire was extinguished from other buildings as they caught.

- Charles Albert ALLEN, son of Martin and Sarah ALLEN, was born in Marion county, Ill. on Aug. 8, 1870, and died Jan. 30, 1940. His mother died when he was 6 years old. He "farmed out" as was the term in those days. This meant that he was to have a home, at least room and board, and a meager change of clothes. He attended the country school where the school term and the possibilities were very limited. He remained with this family for 12 years. He had known Hattie Margaret LACEY from his early boyhood. There grew up between them a binding and gradual love affair which culminated in their marriage March 17, 1897 at Salem. They had 4 sons: Erman of Kinmundy; Roland of Flora; Cecil of Brownstown, Wis.; and Charles Jr. of St. Louis, Mo. His wife died April 24, 1928. He attended Union Baptist Church in Meacham twp. He leaves 4 sons, already mentioned, their wives; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother, George of Union, Mo.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Jessie GEORGE of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Jeanette BOUGHERS of St. Louis, Mo. Services were held at the Christian Church in Kinmundy with interment in Elder Cemetery in Meacham twp. Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were listed.

- On Jan. 30, 1940, at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia, William R. JACK died. He was the son of David and Mary E. ROSE JACK, and was born May 24, 1860 near Pittsburg, Penn. When he was 7 years old, his family came to Illinois, to make their home near Kinmundy. He was engaged in farming, and on account of ill health, he retired and moved to this city a year ago last fall. He married Miss Irene E. DENNISON in Feb. 1901, and they had 2 daughters, Florence and Mary. His wife died Jan. 13, 1919, and Mary died Jan. 18, 1930. Mr. JACK’s only sister, Mrs. Jessie POTTER, resides in Maple City, Kansas, and was unable to be here. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Kinmundy Lodge No. 398. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Wm. A. LACY, nee Florence E. BOONE, was born in Kinmundy May 26, 1872, and died at her home in Effingham on Feb. 1, 1940. She is survived by her husband; 1 son, George X. LACY; 2 daughters, Dorth and Lorraine LACY, all at home; 2 brothers, Carl A. BOONE of Kinmundy; George L. BOONE, who made his home with her; and 1 sister, Mrs. Daisy KNABB of Valley Park, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. LACY were married Jan. 31, 1897 at the Methodist parsonage in Effingham. She was a member of several lodges and societies. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Effingham with interment in the LACY lot at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Relatives and friends attending the funeral from Kinmundy were: C.A. BOONE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS, Floyd CRAIG, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. CRAIG and daughter, and Miss Florence STORRS.

- Mr. C.W. WARREN returned home Friday from St. Anthony’s hospital in Effingham, where he had been a patient for the past 5˝ weeks.

- A.J. JACKSON returned home Tuesday from the Dr. Tiernon Hospital in Pinelawn, Mo., where he had been a patient for about a week. He says his trouble has been corrected and he feels like a new man again. It was found that he was suffering from a partially paralyzed liver.

- Meacham: Owing to the sickness of the C.B.C., only 9 members were able to go to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER and help them celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in playing games. Refreshments of pie and coffee were served.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER and Mr. Raymond SOLDNER attended the funeral services for Mrs. Shirley ROGERS in Farina Sunday afternoon.

- Green Ridge: The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom DONOHO died in Centralia Hospital Thursday at the age of 6 months. She has been in poor health since November when she contracted pneumonia.

- Prairie Grove: Arthur COURSON and family spent Sunday in Farina with her grandmother, Mrs. Katy OUTHOUSE and son. In the afternoon, Mrs. COURSON attended the funeral of Mrs. Shirley ROGERS.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE and son.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. J.F. COLE were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD, it being the wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS, and Mr. and Mrs. J.F. COLE. The afternoon was celebrated in the ARNOLD home.

- Swift School: Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Swift School: Velma Jean CONANT spent the weekend with Norma Del GARRETT on North Fork.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters were shopping in Salem on Saturday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Sunday with her parents, Bert GARRETT and wife.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 11, 1915.

- Charles Roscoe DODSON, son of Charles and Martha DODSON, was born near Salem, Ill., March 24, 1920. After a lingering illness he died at the home of his parents in Kinmundy on Feb. 11, 1940. He leaves his parents; 2 sisters, Jessie, now Mrs. Wilbur BROOM of East Chicago, and Dorothy, at home; and 1 brother, Delos, at home. A sister and brother preceded him in death. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- William FURRY and Miss Dorothy GORDON motored to St. Charles, Mo. Tuesday where they were married. They were accompanied by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Clyde PERRY. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville GORDON residing north of this city. The groom is son of son of Mr. B.L. FURRY of this city, and is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘37. William is what you might term the "news butch" of our city, and is busily engaged delivering papers about town. They will reside with the groom’s father in this city.

- Glenn, the 1 year old son of Lester and Florence NOCHMAN died Monday in the family home in Lansing, Mich. Death was attributed to whooping cough. The body arrived here Wednesday, and was taken to the R.C. ROBB home, until services were held this morning at the Catholic Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Mae POLLOCK, only sister of Edwin WORMLEY, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham on Feb. 4. Services were held at the Methodist Church in Alma where she had been a life long member. Interment was made in Alma Cemetery. A list of relatives attending the services was included.

- Richard LYONS, Republican candidate for Governor, will speak in Salem at the Court House on Tuesday night.

- In Memoriam of Ira C. MORRIS who died 3 years ago on Feb. 13.

- Mr. and Mrs. Roy SNELLING of Chicago celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Feb. 3. As has been the custom of this fine couple, a celebration has been held in honor of the occasion each year since their 50th anniversary, but this year there was no celebration as they were just getting over the flu.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Herbie MONICAL was taken to Centralia Hospital Wednesday night suffering from gallstones.

- Omega: Wm. LOVELL, a former resident of Siloam neighborhood, died at his brother’s home in Missouri last week and was brought here last Wednesday for burial. Services were held at the Christian Church with interment in the nearby cemetery.

- Omega: The Omega Telephone Co. held their annual meeting last Thursday and elected Will SHAFFER, President; P.M. ROSE, Sec.; and Roy MILLICAN, Treas. Mrs. PRATHER will operate the switchboard for another year.

- East Meadow Branch: The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester ROBB of Lansing, Mich. died. Mrs. ROBB was formerly Miss Florence NOCHMAN of this community.

- Wilson School: Harold, Mildred, and Helen KLEISS attended the birthday party for Miss Willadean KNISELY at her home near Centralia last Friday.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Louise MILNER has employment in the John McMACKIN home in Salem.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 18, 1915.

- C. Wayland BROOKS, Republican candidate for State Senator, and Richard J. LYONS, Republican Candidate for Governor spoke to an overflow crowd in Salem.

- Mr. and Mrs. Elnoe BROWN entertained with a family dinner in honor of Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD’s birthday. There were present: Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN and son from Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. Robb GREEN and 2 sons, and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER, son and daughters. This celebration is a yearly affair.

- Editors met to talk about farm problems on Feb. 10, as 2 Republican and 2 Democrat newspaper editors told the KMOX-CBS audience what they would do for the farmers if elected to Congress. The broadcast was a portion of Charley STOOKEY’s coast to coast "Columbia Country Journal". The editors were: J.N. VALLOW of Kinmundy, Ill., Express (Rep.); L.B. SHELEY, Pinckneyville, Ill. Democrat (Dem.); Bruce McINTIRE, Vandalia, Mo. (Dem.); Clyde DUNCAN, Madison County Press, Fredericktown, Mo.; (Rep.). A picture accompanied the write-up.

- Mrs. Pauline T. ALEXANDER died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.W. RHEINHART in Sandoval on Feb. 17, aged 82 years, 5 months and 22 days. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Sandoval with interment in Odin Cemetery. She leaves 2 sons: Fred G. of this city, and Oran of St. Louis; and 3 daughters: Nora OVERLAND of Pueblo, Colo.; Della RHEINHART of Sandoval; and Mayme TYLER of Centralia.

- Leaving Hospital: We are happy to tell you that we have been informed that Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS will be able to leave he Alton Memorial Hospital this week and will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. BACKENSTO in Hartford, Ill.

- Miletus: Mr. W.G. HAYS, teacher of Miletus School, dismissed at noon, Thursday, having been called to Centralia Hospital where Mrs. HAYS underwent a serious operation.

- Miletus: George BALLARD of Champaign is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt MULVANY helping care for his step-son, Noel BRAY, who is suffering from rheumatism.

- Miletus: Little Kenneth KRUTSINGER has been a victim of pneumonia the past week, and his father, Eura KRUTSINGER, has been confined to his bed the past 2 weeks with a severe cold and pleurisy.

- Miletus: Mrs. Mollie LANSFORD of Kinmundy died in a hospital in St. Louis Monday. She is a sister of Isaac JACK and Robert BOSTON, and Mrs. Charlene MULVANY, all of this vicinity.

- Meadow Branch: At the Valentine’s party given by the pupils of Meadow Branch, contest winners were Edward McINTOSH and Zella SCHOONOVER. Bobby JOHNSON won the prize for having made the best valentine.

- East Zion: Mr. Roy WILLIAMS and family are proud owns of a new 1940 Ford V-8.

- East Meadow Branch: Several from this community attended a farewell social at the Denard MERCER home Friday.

- Omega: The town board appointed Geo. LONG as commissioner Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by Les WILKINSON moving out of the township.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 25, 1915.

- Melvin Henry DOOLEN, eldest son of Wesley and Margaret DOOLEN, was born in Marion county, Ill. Jan. 12, 1876, and died Feb. 25, 1940. He grew to manhood here and taught school for a few years in this community. On July 13, 1898, he married Miss Della ATKINS and they had 10 children: Forrest, dying in infancy; Merle of Champaign; Keith of South Bend, Ind.; Clyde of Decatur; Merritt of Rock Falls; Darrell of Livingston, Montana; Earl of Sterling; Mrs. James WALKER of Alma; Mrs. Clyde GREEN at the home community; and Paul at home. A grandson, Donald DOOLEN, was taken into their home in his infancy, and was cared for as one of their own. "Mellie" as he was commonly called had been in falling health for sometime. He leaves his wife; 9 children; 13 grandchildren; his aged mother; 1 sister, Mrs. Fred LAWRENCE; and 1 brother, Floyd. Services were held at Arnold Chapel with interment in Doolen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Mary Ann LANSFORD, daughter of N.K. and Catherine BOSTON, was born Nov. 16, 1873, and died Feb. 19, 1940 at St. Louis. She married Alfred SMITH in 1892, and they had 2 sons, Clarence and Ernie. She was again married to W.R. LANSFORD on July 29, 1899 at Blue Mound, Ill., and they had 10 children, 5 of whom preceded her in death, Frank, Ivan, Anita, Marion, and 1 in infancy. She leaves her husband; 5 sons and 2 daughters: Cline LANSFORD, Harry LANSFORD, Jane EDWARDS, and Ernie SMITH of East St. Louis, Nell BRIEDY of Los Angeles, Cal., Clarence SMITH of Beecher City, Ill., and Jack at home; 5 brothers: Will BOSTON of Muskogee, Okla., Isaac, Jack and Robert BOSTON of Kinmundy; and George of Greenview; 1 sister, Ella MULVANY, of Kinmundy; 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Her childhood days were spent in Marion Co., having moved to East St. Louis in 1901 where she lived for 37 years, returning to Kinmundy in 1937 where she spent the remainder of her days. She became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of East St. Louis in 1919. Services were held from the home in Kinmundy with interment in the Courson Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN received the message yesterday announcing the death of their daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Clarence CONANT) in Denver, Colo. Ruth had been in ill health for the past 2 years. Services will be held in Denver and interment made there.

- On Nov. 11 at the parsonage of the St. Paul’s Methodist Church in San Bernardino, Cal., Russell SHAFFER married Miss Charlotte BELLINGER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BELLINGER, of San Bernardino, Cal. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. SHAFFER were greeted at their apartment home by relatives. The bride, a native of Illinois, has resided in San Bernardino for 10 years, graduating from high school in 1937, and attending Junior College. She is employed by the Southern Cal. Gas Co. Mr. SHAFFER is also a native of Illinois, and has resided here for 2 years, being employed with Mrs. Gurr-Smith & Co. Russell is the son of the late Frank SHAFFER of this city and his a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘37.

- The Rosedale Rebekah Lodge No. 371 held their regular meeting Friday. After the business meeting, a surprise party was given Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD, in honor of her birthday.

- The "Happy Hustlers" Class of the Christian Church gave a farewell party for the 3 MERCER girls in their Class. Dorothy, Verna Del, and Gladys all receive a nice compact as a parting gift from the class. The group then went west to Bargh’s Drug Store, where their teacher, Mrs. Ruby LINTON treated them with ice cream and cake.

- John B. GARNER died at his home in this city Wednesday after an illness of several months duration aged 85 years, 11 months and 7 days. Services will be held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. GARNER was one of Kinmundy’s oldest native citizen, and could relate much history of it’s founding.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON received word from their daughter, Mrs. Jack HONN of Champaign on Feb. 19, announcing the birth of a daughter named Charlotte Jane.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Anna BASSETT spent Tuesday with Elmer BASSETT and daughter, Edith.

- Pleasant Grove: James SIPES in recovering from an attack of appendicitis.

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Bert FORD returned Friday from the Palmer Sanitarium in Springfield, where she has been a patient for the last several months.

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Minnie NORMAN, Harold VON BEHREN and family, and Bob WILKINSON and family of Farina and Elno HOHLT and family spent Sunday with Estus NORMAN and wife, helping Estus celebrate his birthday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- Wilson School: Earl GREENWOOD, who is moving down from Gibson City, was a supper guest Thursday of his brother-in-law, Chester KLINE and family.

- Mrs. Bertha WOODEN and family were in Alma on Wednesday attending the funeral of her little nephew, Charles William, month old son of her brother, Chas. FRADENBURG and wife. The family were formerly residents in this vicinity.

- In the special city election held Friday for the issuance of $1000 worth of bonds for the improvement of the fire engine and engine house, there were 120 votes cast. The tally shows 115 voted yes and 5 voted no. From what has been reported to us, it is the plan of the city council to purchase a new truck chassis and mount the pump from the old engine on it. This should make a good fire engine. We couldn’t ask for better work than is done by this old engine after it reaches the scene of fire, but it is necessary very often, to push it a part of the way at least. When the new truck is purchased it will be necessary to widen the doors to the engine room. Thus the necessary repairs to the engine house was included in the bond issue. As soon as this is all done, Kinmundy will then have some mighty fine fire fighting equipment.

- James N. BARNES, Sr., 60, a former resident of Centralia, who was a linotype operator at The Sentinel for about 10 years, died Wednesday in a hospital in Jackson, Miss. after an illness of several months. Services were held at the Roy T. Baldridge Memorial Home. He was born in Vernon, Ill. on Oct. 18, 1879, but lived in Centralia almost continuously until he moved to Mt. Vernon about 15 years ago. He had also resided in St. Louis a short time. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. BARNES and his father conducted a harness shop in Centralia for many years. 3 years ago he moved to Jackson, Miss. His wife, the former Charlotte HADDEN of Kinmundy, died several years ago. Survivors include: 2 sons, J.N. BARNES, Jr. and A.H. BARNES, both of Jackson, Miss.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Emory GREGG of Columbus, Ohio; a niece, Mrs. Guy TILLMAN of Centralia. Mr. BARNES was a former Kinmundy resident and edited the Kinmundy Journal for several years. He sold out to the editor of the Kinmundy Express, F.O. GRISSOM, who consolidated the 2 papers and then edited the Kinmundy Express-Journal. After 2 years the name was shortened to the present one, The Kinmundy Express.

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS took their infant son, Fred, to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia last week suffering from a severe case of catarrhal flu. The returned home with him Monday.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB went to Effingham Monday where Mr. ROBB entered the hospital for treatment suffering from a kidney ailment, and is in serious condition.

- Supervisor C.G. JACKSON had just got up from a severe attack of the flu last week.. A business errand called him to Farina on Wednesday, and in crossing the hard road, he was knocked down by a car, injuring 1 leg, and breaking a rib. He said he looked both ways but never did see the car. Cliff said he was tired lying in bed, so now he is going to try crutches for awhile.

- Miss Ruth HINES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis HINES, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Tuesday, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.

- Kinmundy High School received a report from A.R. BEARD, President of Midland Institute of Commerce, about a former student, Ralph DAY, who is doing very high-grade work there.

- Mrs. Dan SCULLION, a resident of Beardstown for about 25 years, died at Schmidtt Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for several months. She was 50 years old, and was born in Kinmundy, uniting in marriage with Dan SCULLION 16 years ago. Her condition during the past weeks has been critical and blood transfusions were resorted to during the past week. Surviving besides her husband are; her son, Melvin HULZ of Beardstown; her mother, Mrs. Mattie DOWNS of Kinmundy, 1 sister, Mrs. Thelma WRIGHT of Kinmundy; and 5 brothers, John and Clifford, and Harry of Reno, Rube of Kanesville, Mo., and Tracy of Chicago. Preceding her in death were a brother, Joe, who was killed in action in France during the World War, a brother Charles, who died as a young man, a sister, Matabelle CARSELL, and her father, Melvin DOWNS. Services were held at the Catholic Church with interment in the family lot at the Catholic Cemetery in Beardstown.

- John B. GARNER of this city, died in his home on Feb. 28. He was born in Kinmundy on March 21, 1854, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin GARNER. His entire life was spent in this community. He barbered here for over 60 years. He had been in failing health for the last 3 years. In 1874, he married Miss Malita KING of Effingham, who preceded him in death. They had 6 children, 4 daughters and 2 sons. The 2 daughters preceded him in death. In 1929 he married Mrs. Alice BOYLES of Salem, who with 4 children, survive: Charles GARNER of this city; F.M. GARNER of San Francisco, Cal.; Mrs. Maude STREVEY and Mrs. Edna HUNT of Taylorville; 1 sister, Mrs. Nellie EAGAN of Vernon; grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- In Memoriam of Loy L. MORRIS who died March 7, 1933.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB and son, Richard, and Mrs. Gertrude WADE of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. Robb GREEN and sons, Leroy and Keith, and Miss Anna DILLON, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON Sunday, helping 2 of the guests celebrate their birthdays.

- Meacham: Miss Geraldine HITT, teacher of the high school at Humbolt, Ill. came and spent Saturday and son with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS and helped Mr. HARRIS celebrate his birthday.

- Miletus: Harold PERRY was taken to Vandalia Hospital Monday p.m. in a critical condition. An immediate operation was decided necessary for ulcers of the stomach.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT ate Sunday dinner with Misses Lucille and Lela Mae NICHOLS.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and daughter, Ruth, were business callers in Centralia Saturday afternoon.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Harmon MILNER went to Shelbyville Tuesday to visit his sister, Mrs. Mamie PRICE, then intended to leave Wednesday for his home in Wisconsin, where he has employment.

- 25 years ago from March 4, 1915.

March 14, 1940:

- Mary Jane (Leslie) MILLARD was born in Pittsburg, Penn. on May 17, 1850, and died at her home in Kinmundy on March 6, 1940. She married George W. ARCHER at Princetown, Iowa on Nov. 27, 1868, and had 8 children: Louisa, who died several years ago; Ida, who died in infancy; May, who also died several years ago; Frank ARCHER of Kelso, Wash.; Orville and Harry ARCHER of Heppner, Ore.; John ARCHER of Kenosha, Wis.; and Mrs. Alice HABEL of Minneapolis, Minn. Alice, was with her mother the past 2 years, caring for her in her home in Kinmundy. Mr. ARCHER died in 1879. 16 years later in 1895, she married Walter MILLARD, who died in 1900. She was a member of the Methodist Church, bringing her membership to the Kinmundy Methodist Church in 1916, from Iowa. She also leaves several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Services were held from the Methodist church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Marilyn HUMPHREY, 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HUMPHREY of Newton, Iowa submitted to an appendix operation in Skiff Memorial Hospital Thursday.

- Mr. R.C. ROBB, who is a patient in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, is in a serious condition with very little hopes of his recovery.

- Has Family Dinner: Sunday being Mrs. Icy GARRETT’s birthday anniversary, several of her relatives gathered at her home with well filled baskets to help her celebrate the occasion. Those present were Mr. C.I. DOOLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Eli DOOLEN and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE and Mr. Raymond ATKINS.

- Edgar MORRIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. MORRIS of Marshall, has been nominated as Third Alternate for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis.

- Lucille MAXEY of Sterling and J. Earl STEWART of Moline were married in the Methodist Parsonage in Davenport, Iowa on Friday. They were attended by Helen STEVENS of Rock Falls, and Edwin WOLFE of Sterling. The bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. MAXEY of Rock Falls, the groom’s mother, Mrs. Charles HAUGER of Polo, and the bride’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marion MAXEY of Rock Falls, also witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. STEWART graduated from Milledgeville Twp. H.S., and is employed in Sterling. Mr. STEWART graduated from the Sterling Twp. H.S. and is employed as machinist at the Rock Island Arsenal. They will make their home in Moline.

- Mr. and Mrs. Gray DAVIS announce the marriage of their daughter, Martha, to Mr. Thomas C. ANDERSON on March 9.

- Harold E. MORRIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. MORRIS of Marshall, Ill., and Miss Wilba FINDLEY were married March 2 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry FINDLEY of Hoopeston, Ill. The couple will reside in Hoopeston. Mr. MORRIS has been employed in the city national bank in Hoopeston for a little over a year. On return of the bride and groom from their wedding trip, another wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. MORRIS of Marshall, Ill. It also being the 21st birthday of Mr. W.E. MORRIS’ nephew, Charles William ANDREWS, of Lawrenceville, a combination of wedding and birthday dinner was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Perry FINDLEY, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. MORRIS, of Hoopeston; and Mrs. Bertha ANDREWS and daughter, Donna, of Kinmundy, and son Charles William, of Lawrenceville, and Miss Esther PRETZING of Altamont.

- Mrs. R.C. GARNER entered the Olney Sanitarium Monday and underwent a major operation yesterday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Otis HINES went to Vandalia a week ago Tuesday, to be with her daughter, Ruth, who was operated upon for appendicitis last Wednesday.

- Green Ridge: There were several in this community who attended the funeral of Mrs. Priscilla REYNOLDS Sunday at Alma.

- Mrs. John DYER of LaClede and Mrs. Lillie SCHNEIDER are eating birthday dinner with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. BARBEE today.

- Meacham: The C.B.C. met with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Thursday for their regular meeting. The hostess had a quilt partly quilted in the frames, and it was finished by departing time. The usual pot luck dinner was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Iris SOLDNER. The afternoon was spent in sewing and current events, which we all enjoy very much. Mrs. J.W. WHITTENBURG and Miss Lydia HULTZ were very welcome guests.

- Omega: Wes MULVANY, an aged and respected citizen of Omega twp., was found dead in the barn of his farm home east of Sunday.

- Miss Dorothy WANTLAND and Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON in company with Mr. and Mrs. Luther WHITSON, attended funeral of an aunt, Miss Priscilla REYNOLDS in Alma Sunday.

- William COLE of this city, and Miss Amy Claudine BURNS of Dix, surprised their many friends by motoring to Jackson, Mo., last Thursday where they were married by the pastor of the Methodist Church of that city. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. BURNS of Dix, and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School with the class of ‘39. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, residing northwest of this city. He is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘34, and a member of the firm of Cole & Rollinson. The couple will reside in what is known as the Brewer property owned by Mr. Otto CUPPY in the east part of town.

- Mr. and Mrs. William BAGOTT at their home south of town, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary, and also the 81st birthday of Mr. BAGOTT, last Sunday. With them were Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell BAGOTT, and Mrs. Fred FLETCHER, all of Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER.

- Chas. WANTLAND, residing in the Elder School District, southeast of this city, happened to see something falling from the sky Wednesday morning. He rushed to see just what the strange contraption might be. And after picking it up, he couldn’t tell just exactly what it was but he could read the label pasted to the outside of the box stating that a reward would be paid to anyone returning it to the Weather Bureau in St. Louis, and this he did. This box proved to be a weather meteorgraph. They are attached to a balloon and released. They go high into the air and record temperatures, humidity, etc. And when the gas in the balloon gives out, they fall. This particular meteorgraph was released in St. Louis on March 17.

- March 10, a birthday dinner was given Mrs. Theodore MILLER for her 81st birthday. A list of out-of-town guests was included.

- The school house at LaClede was struck by lightening Tuesday of last week, and totally destroyed. The strange thing about this fire, neither the teacher or pupils realized the house had been struck until the alarm was given by citizens who saw the flames. No one in the building felt any perceptible shock. The pupils were taken out in safety. Miss Anna YOUNG, sister-in-law of Mrs. A.J. YOUNG, was one of the teachers.

- Mrs. Nelson RICE, one of our former citizens but now of Hammon, Okla., after leaving the hospital where she had been a month, has been confined to her bed for 10 weeks, not able to be in her wheelchair, where she has lived for years. From her, there is never a word of complaint, her letters are as cheerful as if she were a part of outside activities, where she loved to be.

- Guin, the eldest son of your editor and wife, had the misfortune of having a 12 pound shot fall on his head while practicing for track at school Tuesday afternoon. He was in the act of picking up 1 shot when another shot, thrown by Earl BRIMBERRY, struck him on the head. The blow rendered him unconscious. Both Dr. MILLER and Dr. DOUGHERTY were summoned, and after a quick consultation, decided the best thing to do was rush him to a hospital. His mother was summoned, and in company with Coach PROVINES, made a hurried trip to Vandalia. However, Guin regained his senses before reaching Vandalia. His head was x-rayed at the Mark Greer Hospital, and much to the surprise to everyone, revealed no fracture, merely a small concussion.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wallace OSBORN of Farina have a baby girl born yesterday. The mother is the former Miss Geneve MALINSKY.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A farewell party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Jake McCARTY Saturday night. They expect to move this week to their son’s place east of Kinmundy.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): The Ladies’ Aid met Wednesday with Mrs. Clyde HIESTAND.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Eura SHAFFER’s parents have moved in with them.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): The community was saddened of the sudden death of Wes MULVANY.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Carl ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN, Mr. Charles ARNOLD, and Mr. Cyrus ARNOLD attended church at Vernon, Sunday night.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Charlie MANGNER and wife have a girl born March 8.

- Omega: Ted LAMBIRD’s barn burned Sunday burning 4 cows, horses, and all his feed.

- Meacham: Mrs. Maude SHORT, wife of Harry SHORT, died Friday at Vandalia Hospital. She was taken seriously ill Wednesday and rushed to the hospital, where everything that could be done was. Services were held at the M.E. Church in Iuka with interment in Iuka Cemetery. She leaves her husband; 2 sons, Phil and Lee; 1 daughter, Miss Gladys. Those attending from the neighborhood were listed.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS were called to Maroa Saturday at noon owing to the serious illness of their nephew, Bruce ATKINS, son of Fred ATKINS and wife. He died Saturday with the funeral held in Maroa.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and sons were Sunday guests in the Sam LOWE home. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fletch COLE and Mrs. Mack ROBB. This dinner is an annual affair celebrating the birthdays of Messrs. Fletch COLE, Mack ROBB, Sam LOWE, and Mrs. R.H. GREEN. Afternoon callers were Cecil GARRETT and family.

- North Fork: Word has been received by Mrs. Claude GARRETT that her sister, Mrs. Lewis MOCIAS, nee Marjorie BUNDY of Manilla, has a baby girl.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of the 20 month son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo EASTMAN at Mt. Carmel Church Saturday. He died Thursday after a few days illness.

- Pleasant Grove: Phillip GRIFFIN, Francis MYERS, Lyle BASOM, and Ruby CANTRELL were in a car accident Tuesday night. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, although Ruby is carrying her arm in a sling. The car driven by Phillip was badly damaged.

- Luella REDBURN HARVEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casey REDBURN, died at her home. She was born at Mt. Vernon on March 8, 1867. On March 11, 1888 she married William Franklin HARVEY, and they had 10 children, 3 having preceded her in death. She was a charter member of the local Christian Church. Surviving besides the husband are her 7 children: Elsworth of Ridgefarm; Mrs. Lillie McKENZIE of Brazil, Ind.; Mrs. Mattie FRAZIER of St. Louis, Mo.; Charlie of Grand Marsh, Wis.; Forrest of Anderson, Ind.; Clyde of Downs, Ill.; Mrs. Gladys MALINOWSKI of Chicago; the 3 deceased were Berry HARVEY, Mrs. Hattie CONANT, and Darrell HARVEY; 1 brother, Charles CARPENTER of Mt. Vernon; 1 sister, Mrs. W.W. LOWE of this city; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of relatives attending from out of town was included.

- R.C. ROBB was born Dec. 25, 1861, and died March 22, 1940. He was born on Christmas Day, died on Good Friday, and buried on Easter. He was one of 8 children born to Samuel and Agnes PRUETT ROBB, all of whom have preceded him in death, except the youngest child, Mrs. Mary WALKER. When past 23 years of age on Apr. 16, 1885, he married Hannah I. SWIFT, who died May 31, 1925. They had 15 children of whom 12 live today. They are Thurman, Leroy, Wesley, Elizabeth, Martha, John, Mack, Bryan, Elihieu, Glen, Lloyd, Lester, Robert, Rhea, and Dora. Elihieu died in infancy, John died Oct. 7, 1936, and Martha died July 1, 1938. Mr. ROBB joined the Christian Church of Kinmundy. On May 4, 1927, he married Mrs. Effie DOOLEN. He has been President of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co. since it’s organization; served the township as Supervisor for 4 terms; has rendered extensive service to the State Bank of Kinmundy, and later has been serving the National Bank as Director for many years. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending the services from out-of-town were listed.

- The OLDEN family reunion was held Easter Sunday at the home of Roscoe OLDEN in Kinmundy. A list of the 42 present was included.

- Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, Sr. died at her home in the Green Ridge neighborhood Tuesday. She had been in ill health for the past 2 years, but was able to be up and about most of the time. She did not feel any worse than common on Tuesday evening and went about her household duties. After she had finished, she sat down in a chair and death followed immediately. Services will be held in Green Ridge Church with interment in Martin Cemetery.

- Maude Bessie, second daughter of Ellet and Ida STEVENSON, was born near Iuka on March 4, 1895. She attended rural school at Bee Branch, and was converted and joined the M.E. Church when about 15 years old. She married Harry SHORT on Feb. 10, 1917, and they had 3 children, Phil, Lee, and Alice. In an attempt to relieve her suffering, she was taken to Vandalia Hospital where she died March 15, 1940. Besides her husband and children, she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. STEVENSON of Iuka; 1 sister, Mrs. Bertha TRINKLE of Mt. Carmel, Ill.; 1 brother, Elmer STEVENSON of Iuka; 1 niece and 4 nephews. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Iuka Cemetery.

- At a meeting of a group of representative business men held in the office of Alonzo CHURCH Tuesday, the Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce was reorganized. Alonzo CHURCH was elected President, D.J. ALEXANDER, Vice President, and William COLE, Secretary-Treasurer. The annual dues was set at $1.00 with meetings on the first Tuesday of every month. The first meeting will be held in Mr. CHURCH’s office. After that it is planned to have our meetings in the basement of the churches with a dinner served by the ladies of the church.

- A dance will be given on April 12 in the high school gym for the benefit of the Kinmundy Fire Dept. The newly organized Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the dance.

- A resident of this city rode the C. & E.I. train to Salem on 3 different occasions without paying his fare. This happened 20 years ago. The reason he did not buy the ticket, the ticket office was not opened and the conductor never asked for the fare. One day last week, this gentleman walked into the local station and told his story, and said he wanted to clear his conscience by paying these fares. After digging thru the archives of the station, it was found that the fare at that time was 36 cents from Kinmundy to Salem. He paid the $1.08.

- Pleasant Grove: An Easter Sunrise Service was held at Pleasant Grove Church Sunday by Rev. WIGHAM.

- Pleasant Grove: The Aid met Wednesday.

- East Zion (from last week): The community was saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Bruce ATKINS of Maroa who died at the hospital after an illness of a few days on Saturday. He was married about a year ago to Miss Dorothy McKINNEY, a school teacher of near Maroa. Services and interment were at Maroa.

- East Zion (from last week): Dwight, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis JONES, fell on some wood, and cut quite a gash on his forehead Saturday morning.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and family spent Sunday with the Clyde BASSETT’s.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene HARRELL, who were married Saturday, are at home on their farm, where his uncle, Flavis HARRELL and family have been living the past 4 years. They will moved to a farm near Decatur Friday.

- Green Ridge: Saturday early callers at F.L. DOUDERA Jr.’s were: Mr. George DOUDERA and family, Mr. Forrest WILLIAMS and family, Mr. Tom GARRETT, Mr. HARTZEL, and Viola POWELL, Misses Bessie and Nelda THOMAS.

- Meacham: The C.B.C. were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL on Thurs. evening, March 14, it being their wedding anniversary and also several others having birthdays in the month. Several games and contests were enjoyed by all and at departing time, all declared the host and hostess to be ideal Circle members.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.S. FRENCH of Rocky Ford, Colo. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 2. They have 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Matilda MORGAN and A.S. FRENCH were married in Patoka, Ill. on March 2, 1890. They moved to Gilette, Colo. in 1896, the change in the climate being considered beneficial to Mr. FRENCH’s health, and resided there for 41 years. He held the position of Assessor of the county for years. They moved to Rocky Ford 3 years ago. All the children of the family were present, and grandchildren, except for 1. A list of those present was included. Mrs. FRENCH is a sister of Mr. W.H. MORGAN of Kinmundy, and an aunt of Mrs. Selby GARRETT of Alma.

- Mrs. Frank DOUDERA died at her home March 26 in Foster twp. Josephine NEDEROST was born in Czechoslovakia on March 13, 1870. At the age of 11 years, she came with her parents to Chicago where she resided a few years before coming to Foster twp. She married Frank DOUDERA on Sept. 28, 1890, and they had 10 children. All are living except the youngest daughter, Lillian GARRETT, who died March 8, 1936. Mrs. DOUDERA is survived by her husband; 8 sons and 1 daughter, namely: Frank Jr., John, Joseph, James, Thomas, Edward, George, Mary OSBORN, and Harry; and 12 grandchildren. 2 grandsons have preceded her in death.

- Mrs. Emma HOWE and Albert HAMPSTEN were married March 30 in the Civil Court House in St. Louis. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL and daughter, Adina, Lela WAGONER, and Chas. HAMPSTEN. Monday evening a large crowd gathered at the home of the groom near Omega and gave them a rousing charivari.

- The delighted squeals of rats will be heard the length and breadth of the country side on April 25, for that is the day selected for the rat banquet to the rats in Marion county. Delicious foods, mixed with sed squill, will be exposed the same night on farms and other premises, resulting, it is hoped in the elimination of the dreaded rat pest from the county. The campaign is sponsored by Fred J. BLACKBURN and the Marion County Farm Bureau in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of biological survey.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest JONES and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN called on Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER to see little Miss Eileen, who was born last Wednesday. Mrs. Susanna JONES is staying with them. Mrs. MILLER was formerly Miss Avis JONES.

- Green Ridge: The old residence known as the Dave POWELL place burned Saturday night.

- Wilson School: On Thurs., several relatives and friends gathered at the home Mr. and Mrs. Emil MEYER and gave their daughter, Wanda, the bride of Vernon SULLIVAN, a charivari and shower. The newlyweds will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Earl FURRY where the groom is engaged in farming.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. Uriah SMITH witnessed an explosion in the Centralia Oil Field Saturday. A man living nearby rushed to warn his wife to put out the fire in the stove, and thoughtfulessly in the excitement, opened the door which immediately caused an explosion, killing him, his wife, and her father, who was living with them.

- Pleasant Grove: Some of the young folks from here attended the charivari at the Ora RITTER home Wednesday, for his son, Francis, and Miss Viola MULVANY, who were married Tuesday.

- Mr. M.E. HELM has charge of Mr. HAMMER’s furniture store when Mr. HAMMER is in Coffeen. Dale will divide his time between Coffeen and Kinmundy.

- Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia on Friday of last week and underwent and operation on Saturday. The cause of her illness was found to be an abscess of the pelvis and the infection was spreading rapidly. She is in a very critical condition.

- Our citizens were awakened about 3 a.m. yesterday when the fire alarm was sounded. The barn of A.C. DUNLAP was all ablaze when the fire was discovered and soon burned to the ground. The fire was discovered by some of the local politicians who were waiting for the local election who were waiting for the local election returns. The barn housed about a dozen old hens which were burned, and a small amount of used lumber. Luckily the house or other buildings about did not catch fire.

- In the Primary Election for precinct committeeman:

In precinct 1 for the Democrats, Tom JONES won over Richard SCHWABE 107 to 72. In Precinct 2 for the Democrats, Billy MORRIS won over Marshall WILLIAMS 120 to 114.

- Miss Arlene ZIMMER entertained Class No. 2 of the Methodist Sunday School, and their teacher, Mrs. Maxine GEORGE, at her home March 30, the occasion being her 11th birthday. Various games and contests were enjoyed with prizes going to Misses Elizabeth WILLIAMS, Marilyn MILLER, Shirley GRAY, and Helen ROBNETT. Dainty refreshments of ice cream, angel food cake, mints and grape juice were served by Arlene’s mother assisted by Mrs. GEORGE.

- Mrs. Bertha ANDREWS is busy this week taking the 1940 census in this twp., with it’s multiplicity of questions.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES called Monday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD received word Wednesday afternoon, that her Aunt Lucy KLINGE of Stringtown was severally burned and on Thursday morning, she received word of her death. The funeral was held Saturday at Stringtown Church with interment in Farmer’s Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: The Aid met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jennie HIESTAND.

- Pleasant Grove: Marvin BRUBAKER, the Census Enumerator, was making calls in this vicinity Thursday.

- Pleasant Grove: Phillip GRIFFIN received the Silver Medal given at the W.C.T.U. contest in Alma last Friday night.

- Miletus: Several friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gene HARRELL gathered at their home and charivaried them Monday night of last week. The treated the crowd to cigars and candy.

- Miletus: Mrs. Ella MULVANY was pleasantly surprised Sunday when a number of relatives gathered up with well filled baskets to help celebrate her 54th birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George BOSTON and son; Edward BOSTON, wife and daughter of Greenview; Clarence SMITH of Beecher City; Addie LANDRETH, Alice MULVANY and Lillie and family of Shumway, Will CHASTEEN and wife, Morris CHASTEEN and wife, and a number of neighbors and friends.

- Mr. and Mrs. M.E. HELM were in Terre Haute Friday attending the funeral of the latter’s brother, G.O. BEEL, who died at his home in Tulsa, Okla. last Tuesday. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park at Decatur.

April 18, 1940:

- Harry SCRUBY died at his home in Pana, and the burial was in Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday. In the funeral party coming from Pana were: his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles SIMPSON, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. SCRUBY from Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. HOMER and the minister from Pana; Mrs. Eunice KAGY and Mrs. Dora ALMA. Mr. and Mrs. SCRUBY were former residents of this community living on the George NEAVILL farm adjoining town.

- A potluck dinner was given the basketball squad on Wednesday in the local gym. There were about 150 present. After dinner, group singing was led by the cheer leaders. Coach PROVINES presented the following boys with letters: Wayne ROBB, Duane WILLIAMS, Bennie DOOLEN, Chas. SEE, Earl BRIMBERRY, Ralph JENKINS, Kenneth WRIGHT, and the manager, Xon WILKINSON. The cheer leaders, Helen PRUETT, Donna ANDREWS, and Kenneth JACKSON, also received letters.

- An election was held last Thursday in Kinmundy twp. to vote on the proposition "Shall bonds in the amount of $8000 be issued for road purposes?" This lost by 2 votes.

- Mr. Albert MALINSKY drove to Effingham Monday to meet his brother, Rev. Frank MALINSKY, who was on his way home in Elmira, Canada to St. Louis, to attend a church meeting. Besides Mr. and Mrs. MALINSKY at their home, where dinner was served and a family reunion that evening, were: Mr. and Mrs. E.F. MALINSKY, and Mrs. Lotta MALINSKY and daughter, Clara, of Flora; Mr. and Mrs. August BECCUE, and son and wife; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold BECCUE of St. Peter; Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY of Kinmundy; and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace OSBORNE and daughters, Joan, June and Jean of Farina.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Monday with an anniversary dinner.

- Mr. Mel GRAY was taken to the Olney Sanitarium last week suffered from a severe case of heart trouble. He is still in the hospital, and is a lot better.

- Many Kinmundy citizens motored to Farina Sunday to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. C.T. WADE, who were celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Open house was held in the afternoon, and more than 200 friends called on them. Both Mr. and Mrs. WADE are enjoying good health. Mr. WADE has been in business for 50 years and has never missed 1 hour of his business on account of sickness. This is certainly a mighty fine record.

- Barbara Kaye, 8 1/4 lbs. was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER. If any further information is desired, please see grandpa HAMMER.

- Robert Keith, 6 lbs. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl SCHWABE on Wednesday. Daddy is walking on air while both grandpa SCHWABE and grandma GEORGE have slackened their pace considerably.

- John Robert, Jr., 7˝ lbs., was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Robert ROBB at Camp McCoy, Wis. on Tuesday. And now it is great-granddad NELMS.

- The Fireman’s ball given made a profit of $328.58.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin ARNOLD of Patoka spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus ARNOLD and son, Mac.

- Prairie Grove: Murrell REESE and wife have a boy born April 10 and named Dale Keith.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on his sister, Mrs. Alice SEE in Kinmundy Sunday afternoon, and called on Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON spent Sunday with Mrs. Gertrude WADE in Salem, and attended the reception in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. WADE who were celebrating their 50th anniversary.

- Wilson School: Mary MEYER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil MEYER, returned home Monday from Vandalia Hospital where she had submitted to an appendicitis operation.

- Murray B. JONES, 52, of Salem, died in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on Sunday from injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile at the intersection of East Mitchell and South Rotan in Salem. The driver of the death car was Bert DENNISON of Seminole, Okla., local oil worker, who testified at the inquest held Sunday morning at the McMackin Funeral Home, that he had been drinking, that he was known to have struck Mr. JONES, but that he could not remember hitting a man just before driving the automobile into a ditch where it was wrecked. Mr. JONES, father of Assistant Editor of the Salem Republican, Ed JONES, was walking from the business section of the city to his home on South Marion Street when the fatal accident occurred, and DENNISON was apparently trying to shake Wilbur FINNEY off the running board of the car he was driving after FINNEY accosted him for driving into his parked automobile, a very few moments later. South Rotan is a dead end street after crossing East Mitchell, as there is no crossing over the B & O tracks at this point. After barging across East Mitchell at breakneck speed and running down Mr. JONES, DENNISON drove the car into the railroad right-of-way ditch, crawled out with only a slight bump on his head and made his way up town where he attempted to cash a check at Lyle MERRITT’s tavern. It was here that he was arrested by Police Officer, Gene KIRK. The death car was owned by Lawrence ROE, an oil worker, who resides in an apartment over Yohe’s Laundry. The verdict returned by the Coroner’s jury recommended that Bert DENNISON be held for action by the grand jury. Services were held at the First Christian Church in Salem with interment in East Lawn Cemetery. Mr. JONES was born Jan. 17, 1888, east of Kinmundy, and lived all his life in Marion county. He was a member of the American Legion, having served during the World War. Survivors are: his wife, Alice B. JONES; 2 sons, Edward M. and John Robert JONES; a brother, Grover of Kinmundy; and a sister, Mrs. Andrew MULVANY of near Omega. Mr. JONES was a former resident of Kinmundy.

- Leslie DOLL, born Oct. 10, 1891, three miles southeast of Kinmundy, the son of Samuel and Grace DOLL, died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mishawaka, Ind. on April 13 of pneumonia. His wife, Mary, survives with 2 daughters, Mrs. Cecil JOHNSON and Genevieve DOLL, also his mother, Mrs. Grace DOLL; a brother, Heron; 4 sisters, Nona and Ethel of Osceola, Ind., and Mrs. Alvin WALLS and Mrs. Samuel ADAMS of Detroit, Mich. Mr. DOLL was a veteran of the World War and was a member of the Bethel Brethren Church of Osceola. Burial was at Osceola Cemetery.

- Mr. Edwin WORMLEY and daughter received an announcement Saturday of the death of Mrs. WORMLEY’s brother, Mr. W.P. GROVE of Washington, D.C. Mr. GROVE’s death occurred April 19, with interment in Washington D.C.

- Mr. Mel GRAY returned home from the Olney Hospital Friday, where he had been receiving treatment for heart trouble.

- Mrs. Frances LOWE entered the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Monday where she is receiving treatment. "Aunt Sis" suffered a light stroke Saturday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Orville GARRETT entertained at dinner Sunday at their country home in honor of Mrs. GARRETT’s cousin, Mrs. Ellis WAINSCOTT, nee Jennie HUMPHREY, of Westwood, Cal. It was a happy family reunion Sunday. Others attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jed HARPSTER of St. Peter; Mrs. Fannie SCHWARTZ and Mr. and Mrs. Walter SIMPSON of Salem; Mrs. Harriett DeVORE, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY, Mrs. Anna SCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. John F. MAGILL, Mrs. Margaret GRAMLEY, Mrs. George CONANT, Mrs. Carrie HEATON, and Miss Hester HEATON, all of Kinmundy.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ivory NEAL have a baby boy born April 16 at Effingham Hospital.

- Meacham: Mrs. Myrtle PERRY and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul PERRY and daughter, attended the birthday dinner at the home of Mrs. Harold PERRY Sunday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS announce the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Norma Jean CHESBRO on March 30 in Yuma, Ariz.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the funeral for Mrs. Marinda LACKEY at the M.E. Church in Farina Sunday.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): The school election was held Saturday and Otis HINES was elected to a 3 year term, and Ira MARSHALL for a 2 year term.

- Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and son, of the Swift School District, spent Sunday in the G. Tom BALLANCE home. Mr. and Mrs. E.G. FORD of Alma, and Dale BALLANCE and family were afternoon callers.

- Wilson School: Last Friday being the last day of our term, the patrons of the school gathered with well filled baskets and gave their teacher, Miss Marjorie FELLER, and pupils, a surprise basket dinner which was enjoyed. The spelling match was won by Mrs. Mary SHUFELDT. Miss KELLER has been reemployed for the coming year.

- Wilson School: Mildred and Helen KLEISS attended a birthday surprise on Francis RHODES at Altamont on Sunday.

- Miletus: About a month ago, Lyle WHITE, 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James WHITE, was stricken with pneumonia, followed by congestion of the lung. He was taken to Olney Sanitarium Tuesday morning, and operated on in the afternoon, living a very short time. B.F. LINTON went to Olney Tuesday night after the body.

- Mrs. John CURRY, Miss Evangeline PARRILL and Mr. F.O. GRISSOM were in Farina Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. Marinda LACKEY, nee SWITZER, wife of the late J.W. LACKEY.

- Mrs. J.T. ARNOLD died in Vandalia Hospital on April 26, 1940. Hattie E. ROBB, daughter of F.M. and Julia M. ROBB, was born Feb. 22, 1868 near Kinmundy. She was the oldest of 9 children; 1 brother, Eli ROBB; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Lou JONES and Mrs. Emma ARNOLD, who survive. She married LeRoy D. GREEN on April 19, 1889, and they had 4 children: Elston of Patoka; Robb and Mrs. Elno BROWN of Kinmundy; and Marian, who preceded her in death in March 1923. After the death of Mr. GREEN in 1897, she married J.T. ARNOLD in Aug. 1900, and they had 1 daughter, Vivian, now Mrs. Ralph FEATHER of Kinmundy. She united with the Methodist Church at North Fork later moving her membership with Mr. ARNOLD’s to the Kinmundy Methodist Church. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge and the Kinmundy Eastern Star. She leaves her husband, 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Services were held the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of those attending the funeral from out-of-town was included.

- Jimmy Ray, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William LUX, underwent a single mastoid operation in the Mark Greer Hospital Saturday.

- James CONANT, Senior, and Helen MILLER, Freshman, received high honors at U. of I.

- Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS was brought home by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BACKENSTO. She has spent the past 4 months in Alton Hospital.

- Riley WILLIAMS left Monday for Terre Haute, Ind., in answer to a message announcing the serious illness of his brother, George WILLIAMS. The brother died while Mr. WILLIAMS was enroute to his bedside.

- Mr. Harry WARREN was in Shelbyville a few days ago where he sold one of his Limestone Conveyor. He also sold one in Oskaloosa recently.

- Mr. and Mrs. Nelson A. RICE of Hammon, Okla. have announced the marriage of their adopted daughter, Ruby Jo, to Mr. Merle HIATT, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. HIATT, of Strong City, Okla, which took place at the home of the bride on March 23. The bride is a graduate of Brickman High School and Oklahoma University at Norman. The groom is a graduate of Strong City High School and Oklahoma University.

- Miss Martha JACKSON is nursing a case of erysipelas in her face.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FISHER were in Farina Thursday attending the funeral of Mrs. Fay CRANDALL, who died in Vandalia Hospital Wednesday after several week’s illness.

- Miletus: Lyle WHITE, son of Mr. and Mrs. James WHITE, who died in Olney Sanitarium Monday of last week, was laid to rest in Elder Cemetery. Services were held at Meacham Baptist Church.

- Miletus: Friday of last week was the last day of Booker School, and patrons gathered at the noon hour and surprised the teacher with a basket dinner. The afternoon was spent in spelling ciphering and a ballgame between Booker and Miletus School.

- Meacham: The community was saddened to hear of the death of Mr. William TRACY of Platteville, Wis., the husband of the late, Mrs. Nita BALKE TRACY, who died about a year ago. He died April 28.

- Meacham: April 26 was the last day of this school year for Rockhold School, and patrons came with well filled baskets at the noon hour for Mr. HOWELL and pupils. In the afternoon, spelling and ciphering by the pupils was enjoyed.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Paul SHORT and Miss SLATER were married at St. Louis on Saturday and are living at present at his father’s home. Paul lived in our neighborhood a few years. A kitchen shower and charivari were given them Monday at his home.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT called on Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd COX Sunday night.

- Pleasant Grove: The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ruby HIESTAND.

- Lyle GREEN of Kinmundy, student in Polytechnic-Intermountain College, Billings Polytechnic Institute will have the temporary starting line up the position on 3rd base of the Poly Baseball season.

- The Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting in the basement of the Kinmundy Christian Church Tuesday with 32 members and 3 guests present. Mr. A. GORMAN, Train Master, and Mr. FORTH, Traffic Agent of the Illinois Central Railroad of Champaign, and Mr. P.E. BRANCH of San Antonio were the speakers. A delicious dinner was served by the ladies of the church. In the business meeting, Carl DUNLAP reported that the organization of a volunteer fire department was underway.

- A tour of Evergreen Cemetery was made by 2 officers of the cemetery committee. Among the comments made about it’s beauty, it was noted that Evergreen trees need to be added since some have been struck by lightening.

- The special program which will be held at the Methodist Church for Mother’s Day was listed.

- Mrs. Lou ALDERSON died at her home south of this city early Saturday after an illness of several months. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Church with interment in Iuka Cemetery.

- Miss Katherine SCAWTHON has tendered her resignation as reporter for the Express, due to ill health. She has been with us for quite a long time.

- Mr. John L. KNIGHT was employed as superintendent of the local school for the ensuing term. He is presently employed at Enfield, Ill. J. F. HICKMAN, Richard PROVINES, A.M. JONES, and Eugenia BOYD have been employed at the high school. Margaret WISEHEART, Annie YOUNG, Hester HEATON, Margaret WARREN, and Alice FRENCH accepted positions as grade school teachers at an increase of $5 per month on their salaries.

- Omega: A number of our citizens saw "Gone With the Wind" at the Lyric in Salem last week.

- Prairie Grove: Miss Betty ADAMS closed a successful term of school, May 1. At the noon hour, patrons brought well filled baskets.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. LINTON closed her 3rd term of school here Friday, and we are sorry to give her up as teacher here. She has been a real mother to the children and taught them many things besides books. She and the pupils, with several of the mothers, took dinner and spent the day at Bryan Park in Salem Saturday.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil MARSHALL spent Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL. Virgil has just finished his term of school at Lynnville, Ill. and was rehired for the coming year.

- Meacham: Mrs. Willie GREEN and children called on Mrs. Idela KAGY Sunday. Mr. GREEN is in Jefferson Barracks Hospital where he has undergone a second operation for a broken bone in his leg.

- Mr. and Mrs. Joe BACKENSTO were in Edgewood Monday attending the funeral of John GUY of Farina.

- 25 years ago from May 6, 1915.

- George CAMPBELL, a farmer in Meacham twp., hanged himself early Friday morning. He arose a little later than common on this morning and went out to do his chores. About an hour later, when he failed to come to the house again, his wife went to look about him. She found him hanging in the wagon shed. None of the chores was done. He had been in ill health for the past few years and this was the only reason relatives could give for him resorting to this. He was 65 years of age. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Susanna JONES of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Emma WOOD of San Jose, Ill. Services were held from the Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- The new electric fire siren has been mounted above the fire bell and is now ready to go. When it was being tested last week, it could be heard for several miles, which is an improvement over the old bell. Arrangements are now being made with the Bell Telephone Co. whereby a switch can be placed in the telephone office to be operated by the telephone operators. There is also a switch at the bell tower. The pump from the old fire engine has been mounted on a new Ford truck chassis. The old chemical tank was discarded and was replaced with a tank which will be filled with water.

- A.S. PARRISH informs us that he will enter Barnes Hospital in St. Louis the latter part of this week for an examination of his eye. He has been suffering for the past 3 months with it. On Feb. 4, the end of a baling wire pierced the eyeball. He had cut the wire from a bale of hay. And he has had more or less trouble with it ever since. This eye, along with a leg ailment, has kept him from performing his duties as a rural mail carrier for some time. We sincerely hope that the examination will not reveal anything serious, although Mr. PARRISH states, that if necessary to get relief from his suffering, he will have the eye ball removed.

- Ethel WANTLAND ALDERSON, daughter of Thomas and Anna BRETZ WANTLAND, was born Dec. 24, 1872, and died May 4, 1940 at her home in Alma twp. She married L.A. ALDERSON on Oct. 5, 1893, and they had 6 children: 2 sons, Ole and Oran, who with their families reside near the parental home; 4 daughters, Mrs. Anna ROYAL, Mrs. Adda BREESE and Elsie, of Battle Creek, Mich.; 1 daughter, Lois, died at 11 months. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church for a number of years, and leaves her husband, 5 children; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held from the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church with interment in Iuka Cemetery.

- Mr. C.A. BOONE received word yesterday of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. W.A. LACY of Effingham, which occurred in the hospital in that city. Services will be held in Effingham Friday. Mrs. LACEY passed away Feb. 1, last.

- The last P.T.A. meeting of the school year was held May 8. Officers for next year were elected: Mrs. B.F. LINTON, President; Mrs. W.B. VALLOW, Vice President; Mrs. Margaret WISEHEART, Secretary; Miss Margaret WARREN, Treasurer. The musical program was in charge of Mrs. Glen WHITE. A vocal trio with guitar accompaniment was given by Duana HANNA, Kenneth PIGG, and John PIPER. A piano solo by Marcia HIEL, a vocal selection, Shirley BAILEY (Shirley is a newcomer to our town and is only 3 years old.) Vocal trio by the BAILEY children. (These children are pre-school age.)

- Miss Catherine WALKINGTON, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WALKINGTON, became the bride of Mr. Donald MUCK, of Centralia, on May 8 in the home of the bride near Tunnel Hill. The bride graduated from Vienna High Twp. High School with the class of ‘37, and attended McMurray College at Jacksonville for 1 year, and Southern Illinois State Teachers’ College at Carbondale for a year and a half. Mr. MUCK is the son of Mrs. Mae MUCK of Centralia, and graduated from Centralia Twp. High School with the class of ‘36. He is now associated with the firm of Perrine Bros. and Walkington. A list of those attending the wedding was included. The bride’s parents will be remembered by many citizens of this community, Mr. WALKINGTON being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman WALKINGTON of the Elder School District, and Mrs. Lyman WALKINGTON as Miss Bessie KENNEDY, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L.N. KENNEDY.

- Omega: George Leon, a baby boy, was born at the Leslie EBLIN home last week.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Chas. FRADENBURG was taken Monday to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia where she was operated on for appendicitis. During the absence of their mother, her children are staying with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus MULVANY near Alma.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAGOTT had with them on Mother’s Day, their children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred FLETCHER, Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER of Kinmundy, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert GUBBINS of Muncie, Ind.

- Mr. Eli ROBB was suffering from a spell of indigestion Sunday evening. Although his abdomen is sore as yet, but is able to work in the fields.

- Campground: Mr. and Mrs. John FINKBONE have a new boy.

- Supervisor C.G. JACKSON has taken to his bed for a month in hopes that he can regain his strength. He is in a rundown condition, one of the after effects of the flu. His father, Mr. Henry JACKSON, who is an invalid, is being cared for in the home of Emmitt GRAY, at present.

- Miletus (from last week): Friday of last week was the last day of Miletus School. Patrons gathered at the noon hour with their baskets. The afternoon was spent in ciphering.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Coffeen, spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with homefolks. Dale reports business is good in his new location.

- 25 years ago from May 13, 1915.

- Frances Elizabeth LOWE, daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth DOOLEN, was born in Foster twp., near Kinmundy, on Sept. 29, 1855, and died in Mark GREER Hospital in Vandalia on May 20, 1940. She married Benjamin Franklin LOWE on Dec. 7, 1871, and they had 2 daughters, Minnie, who became the wife of Richard DARDEN, and who died in 1932; and Dora, who died at the age of 6 years. Mr. LOWE, the husband and father, died July 13, 1913. Mrs. LOWE lived the greater part of her life near and in Kinmundy. They lived for a time in Champaign. The past 25 years or more she has made her home in Kinmundy. She leaves a grandson, A.D. DARDEN of Memphis, Tenn.; and 3 great-grandchildren: Richard Dale DARDEN, Elizabeth SMITH and Mrs. Clara EPPES, all of Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. LOWE was a member of the Methodist Church, and a member of the Eastern Star. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Doolen Cemetery in Foster twp. A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.

- Word was received Sunday of the death of Mrs. Jennie BOSTICK of Mason, formerly Miss Jennie TYNER of our city. Those attending the funeral from here were: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. NELMS, Mrs. DONOVAN, and Mrs. BARGH.

- Mr. ___ W. HAYMOND, of San Dimas, Cal. was here Tuesday visiting with his cousin, Otto CRAYCROFT, in Sandoval. This was his first visit back here in 35 years.

- Word was received here last week by Mrs. Matilda MAXWELL, of the death of her brother, Rev. John VALLOW, which occurred at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. on May 3. Services were held and interment made in Colorado Springs. He was reared in this community.

- Robert D. MAHAN is Valedictorian of the Class of 1940, and has been given a years subscription to "Reader’s Digest".

- Mr. Otis SMITH of Centralia, was injured while at his work in the Centralia Ice Plant Monday. His injuries were so severe, that it was necessary to amputate one foot Tuesday. Otis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. SMTH of this city.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JARHAUS and little daughter. Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS was a guest also.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HIESTAND have built a new room to their home.

- Greenridge: Mrs. Frona THOMAS died in Jackson, Mich. and was brought back for burial. Services were held at the Baptist Church in Alma with interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery. She was 49 years of age. She leaves 6 children: Cordis and Harry DONOHO of Jackson; Mary McQUIRE of St. Louis; Muchie PHILIPS of Hickory Hill; Phebie PUDCELL of Salem, and Martha FOSTER of Jackson; 9 grandchildren; 6 brothers and 1 sister.

- East Meadow Branch: John McCULLEY celebrated his birthday Wednesday of last week, and had Fred SEE as his supper guest.

- 25 years ago from May 20, 1915.

$10,000 Fire in Kinmundy: Another one of Kinmundy’s old landmarks passed into history Sunday morning when this old frame building owned by C.B. ROHRBOUGH, H.L. WARREN, the ROHRBOUGH estate and George H. BARGH, was destroyed by fire. This building was occupied by John CURRY Barber Shop, R.J. FULFER Café, Dr. G.P. DOUGHERTY office, 2 vacant store rooms, and 3 sleeping apartments occupied by the FULFER family, Mr. Frank WILSON and Mr. Sam BANGS. Len LEWIN, who was at work at his cheese factory, noticed a blaze as if an oil stove had exploded in a back window of one of the upstairs apartments. The blaze soon disappeared and he thought no more about it until about a half hour later when he noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the building. Then he turned in the alarm. It was not long before several were on the scene. But the blaze could not be located. Soon there was an explosion and then the whole building appeared to be in flames. Then help from Salem, Farina and St. Peter was summoned and it was not long before they were on the scene. The 4 engines pumped water from the well on the square into which a pipeline was laid only last year from the Illinois Central Water tank. The firemen battled the flames from 8 a.m. until noon. The contents of the CURRY Barber Shop, FULFER’s Café, and Dr. DOUGHERTY’s office were mostly saved. Practically nothing was saved from the sleeping apartments. During the course of the fire, there were 2 explosions. The first came as we explained before. At that time there were several men on the roof and some just ready to burst in an upstairs window. But the blast sent them all hurrying to the ground. The second came when the fire was at it’s best. Just what this was, no one knows, but at the time there were small fragments of iron flying thru the air. Some were of the opinion that an old cannonball had exploded. Mr. ROHRBOUGH had old Civil War relics stored in his building and there was one of the old cannonballs cast hollow and filled with powder, and the heat exploded it. Taking everything into consideration, there is no question but what the fire really started in the apartment occupied by Mr. BANGS, supposedly from an oil or gasoline stove. The brick building owned by J.R. TELFORD just across the alley east was damaged considerably. The building north, owned by W.S. PRUETT and occupied by COLE & ROLLINSON was damaged considerably by water. A light rain aided considerably in keeping the flames from spreading. This building was one of the very first buildings built in the business district. As near as we can trace its history, it was built in the early 60's. And for the past 50 years, it has been considered a fire hazard, but it has seen some mighty fine brick buildings destroyed across the street. Under present conditions, it will not be rebuilt. Both the Bell Telephone Co. and the Central Illinois Public Service Co. sustained considerable loss to some of their equipment. Guin VALLOW had presence of mind enough to run home after his camera and during the scene, made 44 shots. It was estimated that 1000 visitors came from other towns nearby to witness the ruins. (Pictures of the fire were included in this issue.)

- The City Council has appointed Carl DUNLAP as fire chief of a volunteer fire department. He called some of the boys together Monday and the group selected 3 assistants, B.F. LINTON, 1st Lieut.; E.O. ZIMMER, Captain; and Ralph FEATHER, 2nd Lieut. Alonzo CHURCH was elected secretary-treasurer. Nozzel Men: Len LEWIN, Walter MURPHY, J.B. MAXEY, E.E. BROWN.

Hose: E.R. LOWE; Ora SCHWABE, Ralph LUX, R.J. FULFER, Wayne PIGG, James PIGG, George BARGH.

Engine: P.F. ROBNETT, W.G. SNELLING, Elwin INGRAM, Jim EAGAN.

Salage: Alonzo CHURCH, G.R. ROLLINSON, Lester HOWELL, J.N. VALLOW, J.R. MAHAN, F.A. MOTCH.

Coupling: Jesse GEORGE, D.J. ALEXANDER, William COLE, L.C. INGRAM.

Suction Hose: Harry BURGE, Elwin TROUT, and Richard SCHWABE.

A meeting will be held Friday evening at the City Hall. Those who are not there will be fined 25 cents. There will be a drill that evening.

- Relatives here received word of the death of Ed SHANKS of Centralia. He was an Illinois Central engineer, and was a patient in I.C. Hospital in Chicago at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Daisy EAGAN, and several children. Interment was in Centralia.

- Kinmundy Lodge No. 398 A.F. & A.M. celebrated their 75th anniversary last Thursday with several area lodges participating. A history of the lodge was read. During the Civil War, a group of men in and around Kinmundy decided their should be a masonic lodge in Kinmundy. And so on Oct. 5, 1864, Kinmundy Lodge No. 398, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois, was chartered by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. The 9 Charter members were: B.H. BROADWELL, who served as Worshipful Master, E.R. RISEN, I.S. SWENEY, James POTICARY, Montgomery WILSON, J.H. ELKIN, Joseph O’BRIEN, W.R. BOOTH, and W.L. ARNOLD. The meeting place used by this group was the upstairs of Col. W.R. BOOTH’s home located on 4th street, and now the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Airs CONANT. After a short time, the membership was raised considerably and a hall was rented and fitted as a lodge room. The hall was located over BLAKESLEE’s Store which was located on the southwest corner of Madison and Third Streets, or across the street south of our present Nation bank. The next meeting place was in a hall over the Haymond Bank on Madison Street which was located between DUNLAP’s Store and the present telephone exchange. From there the Lodge was moved into the West Building just 2 locations south. Finally it was decided that we should have a home of our own. In 1901, a building committee was formed to construct the building and borrow the money for the same. This was a very beautiful temple, and stood on the same location as our present temple. The third floor was used as the lodge room and the second floor as the banquet hall. The 2 floors were built for a cost of $4, 465.13. It was dedicated on Jan. 10, 1902. The Lodge burned after almost 2 years along with the rest of the business block on Dec. 2, 1903, consuming all the property of the lodge except the ledger of membership, accounts and the record book. The meetings were then held again in the West Building, the furniture of the K. of P. Lodge being used. But they wanted a building of their own, and they wanted it on the 3rd floor, which in those days seemed more essential than it does today. A building committee was formed to build a lodge for not more than $2500. The lodge was moved into it’s own home in Sept. 1904. A continuation of the lodge followed.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the charivari at Mrs. Nellie WALKINGTON’s Thursday night for Mr. and Mrs. Merle WALKINGTON.

- Campground: One day last week occurred the marriage of Mr. Merle WALKINGTON and Miss Marjorie KELLER. They are both well respected teachers of Marion county and Mr. WALKINGTON is now Supervisor of Omega twp., and Mrs. WALKINGTON is employed to teach the Wilson School this coming winter. They were charivaried at the groom’s home last Wednesday.

- Meacham: The NORMAN family held a family reunion at the home of Mrs. Mary BALKE Sunday. A pot luck dinner was served at the noon hour. A list of those attending was included.

- The "Alma Eagles" boys 4-H club met at the home of Bob GRAY. 8 of the members were present. Mr. VALLOW of Kinmundy was present and helped the boys get started. The members decided to have 5 cents dues per person. Billy BROOM gave an interesting talk on "The Characteristics of a Feeding Calf".

- The "Handy Stitchers" girls 4-H clothing club met at the home of their leader, Mrs. J.N. VALLOW, and the following officers were elected: President, Annette VALLOW; Vice President, Josephine GILLESPEY; Sec’y, Wilma SHAFFER; Treas., Leta ATKINS; Reporter, Nancy LACEY; Recreational Chairman, Ruth Edna SHAFFER.

- The Kinmundy Menuettes met at the home of the leader, Mrs. VALLOW for the purpose of organizing and electing officers. The officers for the food club are: President, Annette VALLOW; Vice President, Kathryn BASSETT; Sec’y, Wilma SHAFFER; Treas., Donna BASSETT; Club Reporter, Arlene ZIMMER; Recreational Leader, Ruth SHAFFER.

- East Meadow Branch: Howard HAMMER who has employment in Indiana, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER. He was accompanied by a boy friend.

- East Meadow Branch: A family wiener roast was enjoyed by the SHANAFELT families Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Bill MILBURN of Marlow, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Ace WIGGINS, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. FARTHING, Kenneth SHANAFELT, of Odin, Miss Mary SHANAFELT of Centralia, Dewayne WILLIAMS, Lester McWHIRTER of Alma, and Opal DeBAULT of Mason, were present.

- Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT spent the weekend in Chicago with friends and in Whiting, Ind. with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE. They were accompanied home by Mrs. LECKRONE for a weeks visit here.

- The Alma High School Commencement was held at the Alma Methodist Church Wednesday. Graduates were: Dwight DAY, Valedictorian, Margaret BEE, Maryann CLOW, Mary CHANEY, Bob GRAY, James OSBORN, Juanita OVERMAN, Dicie HOWARD, and Orville SULLENS.

- 25 years ago from May 27, 1915.

- Two students from Kinmundy will graduate from the University of Illinois on June 10. James D. CONANT, B.S., Liberal Arts and Sciences, son of Mrs. Florence CONANT of this city, and Francis O. ALEXANDER, B.S., General Business, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER of this city were among the graduates.

- The Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting in the basement of the Methodist Church, where the ladies of the church served a delicious dinner to 27 members and 8 guests.

- J.B. POSEY writes that there has been some house-breaking and robbery going on in Omega twp. While he was vacationing for his health, sneak-thieves kicked in his doors and knocked off locks, stealing his best suit and a lot of other things of small value.

- Mr. and Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS celebrated their golden wedding anniversary June 2 at their suburban home just north of this city. Relatives and friends to the number of 76 were present at the noon hour for the sumptuous basket dinner held in the yard. In reality, the anniversary was on April 16, but in order to be assured good weather, the celebrated event was planned for June 2. In 1888, Riley WILLIAMS came from Harmony, Ind. to Kinmundy, Ill. to work in the coal mine. Here he met Miss Ida VALLOW and a courtship ensued. In the latter part of 1889, Mr. WILLIAMS went to Rich Hill, Mo. to work in the mines. After a few months, he sent for his bride-to-be and on April 16, 1890, this couple was united in marriage at Butler, Mo. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Indiana where they remained for a period of 1˝ years. Then they came to Kinmundy until 1905 when they moved to O’Fallon, Ill. and there they remained for 8 years, returning to Kinmundy in the spring of 1913 after purchasing a farm on which they reside today. Since then, they have been engaged in farming. Mr. WILLIAMS is 76 years of age and Mrs. WILLIAMS will turn 70 years next Tuesday. A list of those present was included. (A picture of the couple was also included.)

- South of town: Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE and children were in Champaign Sunday morning making necessary arrangements for Phyllis to enter the school of beauty culture.

- Omega: Sherrill VANDEVEER and Georgerette KNISELEY were married last Friday and were given a rousing charivari Saturday night at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. VANDEVEER.

- Pleasant Grove: The Aid met Wednesday with Mrs. Bertha SEE.

- Meacham: Memorial services were held at the Union Church Sunday. Rev. HILL of Pana delivered the address to a well filled church, and the decoration of graves in Elder Cemetery followed the address.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ed HARRELL spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Mary BALKE.

- East Meadow Branch: Dorothy McCULLEY began her duties as telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Co. on June 1.

- Wilson School: Marion SHUFELDT has traded cars and is driving a Hudson.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Kathryn MARSHALL graduated from YMCA Central School in Chicago as Valedictorian. She will attend Business College this summer there.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Myrtle EGGLESTON and children spent Sunday with homefolks and helped celebrate the birthday of her father, Mr. Wm. McWILLIAMS.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Carl DUNLAP and wife spent Saturday in Villa Grove.

- Kinmundy received another terrible shock Sunday when the news reached here that Miss Helen MORGAN had been killed in an automobile accident about 3 miles south of Ashley, and that Miss Florence JACK and Miss Alice FRENCH were seriously injured. Another occupant of the car, Miss Edith KELL of Salem, was also injured. Misses JACK, MORGAN, and FRENCH left Kinmundy at 5:30 p.m., and stopped in Salem with friends and to pick up Miss KELL, and they were on their way to Carbondale where they were to enter the summer term of the Southern Illinois Normal University. The accident happened when another car driven by Alex SNYDER of Ashley collided with Miss JACK’s car. Miss MORGAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORGAN of this city, was killed instantly. She had severe lacerations about the face and a skull fracture. She was riding in the front seat beside Miss JACK and evidently, her head went thru the windshield. Helen had been a teacher in the Rock Island Schools for the past 15 years and was to have received her degree at the end of the summer at Carbondale. The other 3 occupants of the car were taken to DuQuoin Hospital where they are recuperating. Miss JACK, daughter of the late W.R. JACK, sustained a broken right leg, and a deep cut on her forehead and an injured knee. For several years, she has been employed in the Salem schools. Miss FRENCH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. FRENCH, and a teacher in the local schools, received several bruises about the face and a possible broken vertebrae. Miss KELL, also a teacher in the Salem schools, received a broken arm and several bruises about the face. She is also suffering from shock. Alex SNYDER, the driver of the other car, was taken to the Centralia Hospital where he remained until Monday. The body of Miss MORGAN was taken to St. Louis by B.F. LINTON where it was prepared for burial. It was brought here on Tuesday and services were held on Wednesday from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Helen, the 5th child of Wesley H. and Cora DOOLEN MORGAN, was born near Kinmundy on April 3, 18