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VOLUME VIII.
FLORA, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 9,   1919
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NUMBER 3
We Have RECEIVED A Round Lot of
Mill Feeds.   Our prices are Lowest.   Call us before you buy.   Can save you some money.
JAY VALBERT COMPANY.
SHEEP SHOW A
GREAT SUCCESS
A Flora Boy's Luck
of
Despite Inclement Weather Sheep Show Big Sucoess. Great In¬ terest Nanifested, All Sheep Sold.   Nay Have Farm Adviser
The rain last Saturday prevented many people, no doubt, from attend¬ ing the (/'lay County Boys and Girls' Sheep Show, which took place In Flora that day according to previous announcement by L. F. Brissenden, President of the club. Nevertheless a goodly attendance was on hand, thus showing the Interest ih this long-neglected industry that seems to fee gaining favor at this time in every part of our county. We think it will be admitted by all that credit should l)e given Mr. Brissenden for the re- ¦vlval of this industry in this county, which In past years proved so protit- able to our farmers, and which can be made more protitable now than ever before. This was shown Saturday by results achieved by the Clay County tioys and girls who organized the sheep clubln this county some months ago, and had on exhibition living tine sheep that proved beyond doubt that sheep-raising will pay In Clay County, and pay big. Two hundred sheep ^were on exiiibitlon, in pens erected on Main street, between the First National Bank and tlie Worthlngton Hotel, consisting of tiie small flocks raised by tlie club of boys and girls, and a large flock of tine young ewes brought to town by Mr. Brissenden. Tliese sheep were not brought to this show to sell, but the visiting farmers insisted on purchasing, and the en¬ tire number was sold In small lots during the forenoon.
The morning was devoted to ex¬ hibiting tlie sheep and awarding premiums. In the open contest premiums were awarded as follows:
Best ram with 3ewes—1st premium, ¦W. H. Schle and L. F. Brissenden: 2A premium, Ray Graham.
Best live ewe lambs—1st premium, John Hill; 2d premium, Ray Graham.
Best ram lamb—contestants, John Hill, Col. J. Mack Tanner, Lake 'Watson and John Bryan. Bryan. 1st premium on Shorpshire ram; Lake ¦Watson, 2d on Cotswold.
In the boys' and girls' contest, given by Mr. Brissenden for the best five ewe lambs, Miss Lora E. Hin- man and brother took first premium of $35, and Miss Mildred Connell won the second premium, $10.
A meeting was held at the Opera House In the afternoon, which was addressed by Prof. Coffey, of tlie Illinois University at Champaign, a practical and experienced sheep- raiser. Prof. Coffey gave an instruc¬ tive lecture on the care of sheep, speaking in most favorable terms of tlie Industry and assuring his hearers that great results could be obtained from its pursuit In this county.
He was followed by Charles E. Fll- son, agricultural agent of the C. & E. I. R. R. at Salem. Mr. Fllson had a statement from Horace Woodward, of Odin, saying that his profit on sheep the past year was 80 per  cent.
In referring to conditions in Southern Illinois Mr. Fllson told of one county tiiat listed for taxation over three thousand dogs and only five hundred sheep, "but many dogs were left out of the list: "Such a condition as this was a dog-gone shame," said Mr. Fllson.
Interesting talks were made by R. B. Henry, Lake Watson, Col. Ran¬ dolph Smith and U. C. Chaffln. Mr. ChaCnn urged the securing of a farm adviser for Clay County. His sug¬ gestion was approved and a com¬ mittee was appointed to take steps to procure an adviser.
Altogetlier, It wasa good   meeting, and   will   bring   good  results.   Mr. Btlssenden assures us the Boys' Girls' club will grow In numbers a greater meeting will be  held year.
Mrs. George Sinelser. of Flora, vis¬ ited Olney relatives and friends Mon¬ day.—Ulney Advocate.
and and next
The Washington,  Ind..  Herald Sept. 24 contained the following :
"Enthusiastic over the outlook for a rich tind. H.G. Faith, Louis Burris. Charles Borders and Harry Martin have Just returned from the great Cotton county, Oklahoma, oil Held, where they inspected an eighty-acre lease owned by Louis Warner, a brotlier-ln-law of Mr. Borders, and two other men. The lease lies on a direct line between tlie famous Burt Burnett tleld in Texas and the great Walters Held In l>)tton county. Is sur¬ rounded by producing wells, and so far as geological conditions go is Ideally located. Not a hole has been drilled on the tract, but before long it doubtless will be dotted with rigs. The average of the wells In this ter¬ ritory range from '200 to 600 barrels dally, the oil being found at an ap¬ proximate depth of 2.200 feet. The Washington men are considering the organization of a company to begin prospecting in the near future."
Louis Warner Is a son of Mrs. Thos. Carroll, of this township, and is there¬ fore a Flora boy. while Harry Mar¬ tin, one of his partners In the Okla¬ homa lease. Is a son of John Martin, a wealthy farmer of Grafton, Calif. The boys purchased the lease eight or ten months ago while comrades In the army, and now that they are "back home" and honorably dis¬ charged from the service they are doubtless greatly pleased to find their venture likely to prove a bonanza for tliem. Their lease lies in the heart of one of Oklahoma's richest oil fields, we are informed, where many new wells are being brought in each week. (Inly last week a well In this territory was opened which flowed 125 barrels per liour, and drilling on four sidesof the Warner-Martin land, we under¬ stand, is now In progress.
Mr. Martin, who. with Mr. Warner, are in Flora this week, will leave for tlie Oklahoma field in a few days to make preparations for immediate drilling on this land.
Flora people, no doubt, will be given an opportunity soon to become stock Investors.
Let's Go To St. Louis
Say, girls, (and ticket buyers also) let's go to St. Louis to see "the most beautiful girl In the world," Miss Olive Thomas, the new star about whom everyone Is just "raving." We notice by the St Louis papers that she is to be at the Columbia and also at the Rialto, two of the best theatres, from Thursday to Sunday of this week, In "Upstairs and Down," the society comedy-drama sensation.
Wait a minute: Mr. Wolfe says Mr. Pirtle brought In his "copy'' a few minutes ago and he notices that we are to have this sance production Monday, the 13th, just one day later tlian St. Louis. Flora may be a small town but we sure have the "city op¬ portunity" right here at home. If Mr. Pirtle continues to show as good pictures as he has been lately we can just Invest our railroad fare In W. S. S. and see the same show at the Opera.
We notice that Olive Thomas, Mabel Normand, William Farnum and Charlie CItaplto are all being shown in one week. Pirtle Is evi¬ dently getting the "pick of the market."
Announcement
The Flora Woman's Club will hold the first meeting for the year 1919-20 at the home of Mrs. Joseph Burton, corner 4th and Olive streets, Tues¬ day, Oct. 14, at 2:.30 p. m.
An Interesting program has been prepared and a good attendance is desired. Yearly dues may be paid at this meetine.
Mas. Flemin W. Cox, Sec.
Obloni   Nasons   Dedicate   New Home
Oblong Masons dedicated their new home Tuesday. Ofllcers of tiie grand lodge were In charge of the cere¬ monies and three hundred visiting brcrtliers were present.—Olney Acf- vocate.
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REV. W. C. rtAX:URDY
who, accompanied   by Mrs. Macurdy, rlfeiiched   Flora  from Marlon, 111., last Monday.   Dr. Macurdy Is the new pastor of the Flora M. V. church.
n. E. CONFERENCE WORK
Adjournment at Nt. Carmel Last Sunday.     Rev. Foltz Trans¬ ferred. District Report and Appointments
The business of the Southern Illi¬ nois MetliodistC(mferenoe, wlilch was held In the city of Mt. Carmel last week, was concluded last Sunday.
Hlsliop Quayle, one of the foremost preachers of the present time, pre¬ sided at the conference. •
The cla.ss of new ministers w,is ad¬ dressed by the Bishop Sunday morn¬ ing, and In the afternoon the joint ordination of deacons and elders took place.
The conference finished Its work Sunday night with an educational banquet at Fraternity Hall.
Two transfers from the conference were tnade—Edward Hitt to the In¬ diana conference, and W. C. Cllne, late of Lawrenceville, to the St. Louis conference.
The report on the Olney District was presented by Supt. O. L. Mark- ham, as follows: The District com¬ prises 42 charges, manned hy 31 mem¬ bers of the conference and 11 supplies; the centennary campaign raised $250,- 000; advance on pastoral support. $13,000; a $8000 Home for old folks of the conference presented by people of St. Francisvllle; general revival much needed.
The following delegation of minLs- ters to the General Conference was announced:
C. C. Hall, East St. Louis,
O. L. Markham, Olney,
Resho Robertson, Centralia,
C. E. Peterson, Murpliysboro, Robt. Morris. Carbondale.
Lay Delegates chosen were:
D. B. Parkinson, Carbondale, J. B. Stout, Lawrenceville,
J. M. Mitchell, Mt. Carmel,
L. R. Buckley, Edwardsvllle,
S. D. Vaughn, Greenville.
Rev. M. C. Foltz, pastor of the M. church of this city the past four years, was transferred to Mt. Vernon Not only the memt)ers of Mr. Folt?.' charge In this city, but all the peo¬ ple of Flora must regret that Mr Foltz and his excellent family are therefore to leave us soon, but they will rejoice to learn that he has been selected for the best charge in tlie district.
Rev. W. C. Macurdy, who has been pastor of the church at Marlon, will succeed Mr. Foltz at Flora.
The following are the District ap¬ pointments:
J. G. Tucker, Spperlntendent. Ol¬ ney: Allendale, supply: Bible Grove, supply; Bone Gap, J. E. Willey; Bridgeport, L. W. Porter; Calhoun, W. L. Cunningham: Chaunuey, sup¬ ply: Clsne and Rlnard, J. G. Foutz: Claremont. E. H. Clssna; Clay City. W. G. Montgomery; Dietrich, supply: Fairfield, J. W.  Flint; FairUeld Cir¬
cuit, supply; Flat Rock, H. S. Lanter Flora, W. G, Macurdy; Frlendsville i supply; Goldep Gate. 1. G. Flick Hut!>onville, H. B. Shoalf: luka, sup ply; Geff, supply; Johnsonville, sup¬ ply; Lawrenceville. C. B. Whiteside Louisville, C. H. Hall; Mount Erie C. R. Wise; Newton, J. H. Adams Noble, J. W. Tucker; Oblong, G. A Dunn; Oblong Circuit, O. O. Max field: Olney, Lawrence Smith; Pales tine Circuit. E. R.Moore: Plnkstaff T. B. McClaln; Rohln.son, L. S. Mc Kown; Sailor Springs, James Mc Nabb; St. Francisvllle, W. J. Fallen stock: Sumner, L. A. Maglll: Sumner (.'ircuit. supply; West Liberty, supply; Wfest Salem, P. M. Brown; Wheeler, supply; Willow Hill, supply; Xenla, J. N. Pressley; Vale, L. G. Murray; Palestine, C. (;. Cullson.
Farm Property For Sale!
We have some of the very choic¬ est farms in Clay County for sale. They range from 20 to 600 acre farms, and in price from $50 up. Write us your wants and we will be glad to show you what we have nt any time. Have some few trading properties.
MILLER  k   MITCHELL'S
Real Estate Exchange
LOUISVILLE.
ILLINOIS.
Clarence Smith Honored
Clarence Smith, a Clay county boy, and the second son of Atty. Ja.s. H. Smith, of this city, has been elected President of the H»l!»-'20 class of the Urbana High School.
Clarence attended theH.-S. T. High School in this city during tlie 'I9lt)-11 term, and his old sclioolmates and friends will be glad to learn of the honor and distinction that has come to him at Urbana.
Pleased Subscribers
Miss Ina Clark was called to her home near Clay City, Friday, on ac¬ count of the serious Ulnuss of her grandmother, Mrs. Noah Fryburger. —Noble News.
Hickory nuts, walnuts  and   pecans are plentiful in thetxittoms this year; in fact the crop is said to be larger than It has been for   several years.- Sliawneetown Newc.
Mrs. Mary Paine Battle, of Hazel- hurst, Wis., remitting for another year this week, writes: The Record Is a panacea for all Ills—can't keep house without it."
And Mrs. Lillie S. Martin, of Blue Springs, Mo., writes: ••Am sending you $1.50. Please continue tu send tiie Record another year—cannot do without my home paper—we like It."
Mrs. Abe Ray, of Rose Hill, 111., sends $1.1)0 to pay for the Record another year. She says: "I can't pos¬ sibly get along without the Clay county news."
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Monical, of Flora, spent Friday here witli friends and relatives.-Noble News.
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