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GITT or FUmA SITBD
By his Bttorners, Shriaar A Smith, Jsmes M. Garland, ot this eity, hss flled damsKe suit for $5,000 against the Citr ot Flora in the circuit eourt.
PlBintiit alleges that he waa In- jared at Main and Second streeta on aeeoant of the incompleted pavement. Howerer, the contractor, A. Harsh- maa, of Snlllvan. has filed a $200,000 bond with the city as a caaraatee agBlast all damages whiob might arise during tbe pending contract. The eoatractor earrles aecldeat in- Burance to cover all elalms, so that the eity eaa loge Bothiag.
PBACB TRfcATT SIGNED
PARIS, Jan. 10—Peace became effeetive at 4:11 p. m. (Paris time) thts afternoon when the allied and Oerman representatives exchanged tatlfleatloas of the treaty of peace.
PrevlouB to the exchange the Ger¬ man representstlTes signed the pro¬ tocol covering the enforcement terms.
Representatives ot the Uaited States were not present.
^^A'tkHMD  AFPOINTBIElfT
Flora and Clay county friends of J. C. Scudamore will be pleased to learn that he bas been appointed ehsirman for this oongressioaal dts- trlit of the food fair price oommls- alen.
Bla eitMislTe experience |fi mer- > ehaadialag amply qnalMsa bim for the dntiss of tbe positloa sad the jilQtborlties have chosen wisely.
MBBOEB IS VQTHD GfJT OF HOV8K
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10—Victor Berger, HUwaukee socialist, conviot- ed ander the espionage act, was to¬ day for the second time la two months, excluded from membership ilfx the Honse.
"/The vote wag StS to (t, one mem- ^vftlng "present."
MONTHLY MnrSIOAIiE
1$ tiBst Sunday night the Chriatian ehnreh people of Flora gave one ot their popular monthly musicales, which drew a crowded house and the program waa well rendered and re¬ ceived much commendation.
NOSLB VOTBa COMMVlOTr HIOH
"' ''   '    SCHOOL
-i^ Voting on the auestion of organis¬ ing a community bigh school dis¬ trict, Noble voted in the afflrmative.
r.   The  vote  was  $80   for  attd   170
Sgalnst,
THK TOaaliRT'S SAIiB
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In this Issue of the Record The Toggery uses a page ad to tell the people about their big going out of business sale, which begins Saturday, Jaa. Slst. Read the ad for prices •nd particaiars.
OliNBT VS. FliOBA
Priday night, Jan. 16th, Olney bas¬ ket ball team is to play the Flora high school team, and a big game and big crowd Is expected on account of the rivalry-between the two teams.
^flECOBD STIIili 91JIO PBR TBAR
A report was heard in Flora the flrst of the week that the subscription price pt the Record had been raised. This ie untrue, as the paper is still eelltng for $1.50 per year.
STMtT LEFT  OVER
On account of the Immense amount ef advertising, we are compelled to leave over to next week the contin¬ ued story which the Record has been Toaaiag.
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A Good Newspaper ia a Power in f/tna Home. Sdiool. State and Nation FLORA, ILUNOIS. THl|iSDAY. JANUARY 15. 1920
NUMBER 17
WATNB COUWTV.TO HAVB
catsafvani. high sohoqii
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The ComattlBlty'High school pro¬ position ean^ by a Urga majority at the otectiah' held In Fairfield on SatunlBy, Jaaaary 10.
There were 1,1 << votes oast: of these, 948 ware tor, and 195 against tbe propositioa,' Only $6 women voted "BO," BgatttSt $85 wbo voted "yes," Thsre ware 170 mea voted sgaiaat the pr^l^Bition, while 66$ voted for it. "*
MBTHODIST 8BBVICE
FLAG DEMOBHiDnD
FLORA BEATS SALEM IN
HARD FOCGHT OAMB
DBATH OF AGED MAN
Herman HotlaM, died at the bome of bis son, Flo^^'Boffmsn in Best Flora, SatuMiqr, ^eauary 10, at tbe advanced ageA^ot t$ years.
The deceased lived for several years near lela, bnt for tbe past two years has been making his fiome here.'
The funereal services were lield Sunday aftemoon with Interment tn the Golden cemetery.
u. w. A. o^mcsaa
The following offieers of M. W. A. were Installed last Tbarsday night tor tks easalBg faat:
Paat Coaaal—Wm. Helm.'
Consul—^T. J. Clark.
Worthy Advisor—B. D. Hsaeoek.
ClSrk—II. S. Dlekerson.
Baaker-^.  O.  Oolden
Trustee—^F. E, Mack.
Escort—Miles  MoOiew.
Watchman—-L. Robinson.
Sentry—L. MeCwIey.
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New Owner
O. C.lIf^Bssn hss purchased the W. Fjpiuitfy ffrooery store and meat stK>pSiii4 book possession Tuesda; morning. Mr. McQueen Is too well- known In Flora sod vicinity to need any Introduction from the Beeord- He has heaa engaged in the grocery business for the past ten years and is wsll scqualnted with the people of our cit; and their needs.
While in the sales department of the Flora Cash Store lie proved him¬ self effldent and aocommodatlng In thts position sod leaves this popular store to build up a basiaess of bis own. The Record With a host of friends wlah for Mr. McQueen ever; sucoess. He iDvites the public to call st his store, Qrst door north of ths Worthington building.
Noskal Talent     '
Mrs. J. L. Boyles is tsoelvlng oom- pllmenlary notices from ths musics! critics In the St. liouis Globle-Demo¬ crat. In speaiclnff of the annual 'Schubert Club's musical snd enter¬ tainment given in Bsst St. Louis at which Mrs. Boyles was selected as ac- compaqist, the writer says, "She is an aocoropllshed musician, who re¬ cently beoame a reeident of East St. Louis."
Mrs- Boyles, formerly Miss Sadie Mlllsr, of our cit;, has many friends tn Flora who will be pleased to learn thst her splendid musical talents sre recognized in her new home.
Aa ar^y train passed through Flora one day last week bearing army officers te a ttaintng eamp in Honolulu, HiawUaa Ishwds.
Report of    the condition of    tbe
FLORA NATIONAL BANK
FUHtA. ILUNOIS
at tbe elose of bustaess on December $lst. 1919-
RBBOCROBB
LIABIUTIBB
$14$,166.SS Capital  Stoek  sad  8ntv        «
plus    $ 69,000.00
$8$.«8  DepoBjta. Individaal  147.J80.18
DepoMts,  Baaks.. ,       6,6«1.79
Other Deposita      10,60S.1$
Bonds Benwoed      41.S80.00
IiOans  A Overdrafts
TJ. 8. Boads 	
Pledged to seeuie ciren-
iatlon       16,000.00 ' ________
Owaed and naptedged....   ^4S»0$B.5»  Total    .._ _...'...$J7$.Jt4.10
SeenritlsB            t,$$$.$4    L C. B. Qlbssa, easUer ot the above
' _ named bank, de aa|emnly swesr that
Stoek,   Federal   Keserre ^^^ ^^^^^ atatemeitirts true aad cor-
Bsak    1       2,100.00  reet to tbe best pf. my kaewledge
and belief.
O. B. OIBSON.
Subscribed  and  sirera  to  before me, thia 7th day of Jaaaary, ttta. (SEAL)
F. E. OOLDBBT,
Noury Paftllc.   • Coneet Attest: ' O. B. Daaeaa J. M. Boylea T. J. Friend
Andttiag O^mpppa.
Furniture *  Fixtures....
Beat BsUte ..„...,	
TaAaraX Reserae Bank—
Cash A dne   trom   Na-
.   tloaal Baaka. 	
Baaks aad Baakers.. ..
BxpSBse AieeOant	
Cbeeks A Cask IteaiS.	
4.100.00
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10.900.(1
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$1,167.1^
7H.71
4,617.47
I7S.7S4.10
No more Impressive servioe baa- been witnessed witbia the walla ot tbe ehurcb than that which occured Snnday moming in the presence o^ a large congregation, when the beau¬ tifal service flag was lowered from its place of hoaor.
Stace tbe boys by ones and twes and groups responded to the call of humanity and of their eonntry, this flag has hung its graceful folds, mute eloquent, reminder ot the serviee rendered by the sons of the chnreh.
Time was tliat sacb saeeeedtac week saw the blue stars placed on a field of white, nntll from a siasU group, it became a thickly 8tadde4 fleld. Came a day when two stara were changed burnished silver, anit many tha prayers offered for the restoration of these wounded lads. Prayers were answereclfor they both walk famllUr home places agatn. Came another day; fraught with sor¬ row, aye, heartbreak, tor s star of gleaming gold biased forth. -Oae bad paid the supreme saerifice. I^sa peiace at lsst. Our boys are boiae again. Save one.
Seata were reserved for tke tafil- ily of Floyd Prather snd soUtisia who caBM ia a body.' Bsrvleaa'tll^ conducted by Rev. MeCurdy Md Snpt. N. E. Prince. ;
SpecUl music rendered by |;iie choir and orchestra. Mesdames Toa-
Salem Holds Lead oa H. 8. T. H. 8. TUI Last Quarter
The Salem-Flors game last Fri¬ day night was a hard fought game from start to finish. The Saiem team was the fastest team thst hss been on the borne floor this season and for a good while It looked as If they would wta, hut ia tbe last anarter Flora hit her stride and passed tl)e visitors, the flaal soora betag S4 to 17.   (
How tlglit tbe game was oan be Judged by looklag st the score at the end  of the quarter.
Ftrst auarter—Salem, 4; Flora, S.
First Halt—Salem 9:  Flora S.
Third quarter.—Salem G: Flora 14.
Salem ted off. taakiag the first basket.
Salem's star player was Chanoel. He plsyed a good, fast game and secured most of Salem's baskets.
The score was as follows:
Duff,  4;   Toaag, 0. '¦¦ Valbert, 8; Lnsk, 0.,
Taylor, IS.
Tomorrow night, (ths 16th,) Flora plays her old baeny, Olney. *
Flora took the tonmBment trom Olaay laat year and they ara oat (ar revenge. It wltl be a good tight aanie. If you waat a seat yon will have to get there early. Flora has been praetlclag hard this week aad
SBOHMB OOV. LOWDBN'S PROSnSE FOR MIDLAND
TR.UL DRLBOATION
ney and Qahan gave vocal solos. Thy tl>sy sre going oa the floor deter'
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Honor Roll of soldiers was respoflt' ded by friends of those sbsent. A tender tribute was pBid Lloyd Praitk- er, who lost his lite in Argoniss forrest, by Col. Randolph Smith. Jl letter from his ehum to hts parenta was iead. B. M. Maxey spoka In be¬ half of Raymond Gauger, who was severely wounded, spending many weeks in hospltah. Earl Ricketts had the fullest attention ot his hearers as he gave a graphic descrtpton of Bbell Are and bombinr by ntght, telling of bis Injuries reoeived by shell and gas. from which he was uneoascloi^ eight days. --
Meryl Oahan talked interestingly of bts experiences in Fraace.
So ttae roll was called to the end. Then as the orchestra softly played the "Star 8pangle<f Banner." four young girls and boy scouta, grasping the cords supporting the flag, gen¬ tly lowered it, whUe Rev. McCurdy, with deep teellBg, spoke fittingr words.
Reverently the flag was folded and placed on the pulpit. Slowly Old' Olory was lowered and placeil pro- teetingly over it. As the strains of the National Anthem rolled out all hearts not stone were thrilled, all eyes were moist.
Thus waa the Service Flag of the First Methodist Episcopal church furled to be kept for all time with the precious relics of the church.
COBp>LIM:ENTARr TO MRS. BLAIR
A pleasant soeial affair was that given by Mrs. Chas. Chandler on W. North avenue, Tnesday evening, in honor of Mrs. B. V. Blalr, who leaves soon for her new home in the south.
Fifteen Udles spent a ^delightful social time. The honor gnest was presented witb s dainty remem- braace showing the esteem in which she U held. Mrs. Chandler served refreshmenta of angel-food cake, peaches and coffee at the evening's close.
ATTEN'nON rRBSBTTERIANS
We woifld like to see all members of the First Presbyterian Sunday aebool and those not attending else- whore, at Sunday school next Sunday January ISth. Please turn ont snd help the good work along.
LOST BRIDGMPORT GAME
Lsst Saturday night the Flora high school basket bail team >went to Bridgeport and were defeated by a score ot 23 to IS.
ef Rain a Mystsry. Die mysteclea e^ rala ars not yet daarad away. TlM forcsa of dectric- tty, of magaetiaB, ef radio activity, of aitrs violst Ugkt sad aU tbe other assodas whidi any eeOabeMta tn the prodnetioo of a dewnpour of rsln are very obscure. Wibd sad rain come to¬ gether, and the dianges ef tnapsn*^ tare Bis|te whst we caU weanier. | in tke Baadi Sea idan4s|li4 nstlves hsve ap weed whfdi meaas weather, as ths Btawspherie ceaditieaa never change.
mtaed to win. Come early.
A  HAPPY COMBINATION
Given a fall of "Tho Beautifal," ».small boy, a sled (any old kind) and these are the essentials of a Xlorlous time.
Does not your blood tiagle, your thoughta leap back across the years, yon men of mtddle life or beyond? Do you recall your ftrst sled? Was It a thing ot shining beauty? With runners of glistening steel? with' Fly¬ ing Eagle or Fleet-Wing stenciled in gilt letters? Most likely It was not, bat a crude contraption knocked to- aether In 'the old wood-shed of a packing-box and piece of scantling and famtty clothss line.
Heavy, clumsy? Sure! Who cares. It'll slide, won't it? O, boy! O, youth! O, snowy dayi Are you peeved when they bombard you with saow balU or block your way or "tie on" to your bob-sled SO strong, Mr. Farmer, Do you drtve them off with a growl, would you (oh tbe pity of tt) lash with yonr cruel whip? If so you are telling the world you're a grouch and approaching senility. You are leagues away from your owa boy¬ hood, seperated from tbat rare thing the spirit ot youth, which.It ngt nourished, takea Its flight to retum no more.
A pitiable object U a man with, no capacity for play. Why can we not keep cheerful step with the years? No one loves a grouch, oome out of it. Dodge the snow balls, give the lit¬ tle tike wtth the red sled a rtde down street. Let them "tte on" and rtde to the end ot the pavement. Slow up old Dobbin until the littlest "fsller" gets fixed. It'll do you good. Aye re new your vsnUhing youth.
Representative Frank H. Vice, Jr., has returaed from SprlngBeld where he went to enlist the interest of Oov. Lowden tn the Midland Trail.    '
Representative Vice was given an extended audience with Gov. Lowden and was able to draw hts Interest to the aeeds of the people of this sec¬ tion.
Oov. Lowden prombied that he Would set an early date when he and sit the state highways officers could be In Springfleld to receive the dele¬ gation trom the MtdUnd Trail eoan- Uss.
Dr. R. R. Elmore, of Louisville, Ry., president of the Eastern Div¬ ision of the Midland Trait, has writ- tan to Ben S. Murray, vioe-preatdeat for IllinoU, tbat he was "thrilled at the dUplsy of enthusiasm at your meeting held at Olney."
He has become lntarsBtfl4.Ja.' the Illinois situation to sucb aa sxteat that he promises to loin the spedal train delegation to Springflel|Lr-^l- noy Dally MaU. 5(..,;^i.
RAILROAD NOTBi
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R. N. A. INSTALLATION
Mrs. F. H. Jennings was a St. LouU shopper one day last week.
Charley Conover was a Sprlacflsld vUltor tbts week.
Conductor Chsriey Ireland U off on account of an abcess oa hU aeek.
Broek MaxweU U oa a short va¬ cation and U vUitUg reUtivss ia Ciaotanati.
The man yelled "woab boy" tbs horss stopped and near eaded' fatal to aaother man. So says Col. Smith.
H. A. Wyatt rstnraed last Friday from Baltmorte. where be had been on  business  for O.  R.  0.
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Umbanhower were catted to Bast St. Lonis Monday on account of the death ot Mrs. Umbenhower's cousin..
Up to date things have gons smooth on the road with the big snow. No deraltmenta and no snow ploughs tn serviee.'
Mrs. L. J. Burrows was called to Bast St. Louts Snnday, owing to the death of a nephew.
John Eakle ot Spriagfleld yards, visited hts famtly In Flora Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Smith and son Bverett, returaed one day last week from a few days visit In Bsst. St. Louts.
Wslter Wllderson, who for the psst two years has been on yard engine at Springfleld, will return to Flora yards this week.
What U the matter with tha rab¬ bit hunters? All the snow and up to date we have not seen a "buanie" on the market.
Mrs. Jennie OlUmore of Bdgewood came to Flora Tuesday, where she will spend several days vUlting her sister, Mrs. F. H. Wright.
Fred Smith, formerly one of our efficient west end train dispatchers, was in Flora Tuesday greeting his many friends. Come again TtpA you are always welcome.   ' ''>»';i,:#i^';» ;,•¦-¦ .
Landa Bit Let At BaiUb
H. B. Durland, son of J. Y. Dur¬ land, of our olty, wbo is sales agent for the Hornbfower a Welks Bond Compsny, of (Thioago, recently se¬ cured st "Tucson, Pima Co., Arlzonia, one and half million dollars of count; bonds.
One of the many plsasant catbai^ ings in our ctty, was the instalUttem of ths nswly electad and sppolateA officers  of Independent Canip,  No:. 6904, Royal Neighbors, Frtday nlgha The  services  were  held  in ^bate. lodge room. Installing officer—States SupervUlttg Deputy, Mrs. Dell New* ton of  Peorli^;  CermoaUl Marsbalk. DUtrict Deputy, Mra. Bva O'Deanell of Olney. The serviees wore' very in- presstve. TlM etfteers tnstallsd sre: Oracle—Mrs. J. Logsn Tibbs. Vice Oracle—Mrs. Robt. Ward. Past Oracle—Mrs. WiU Sloan. ChancelOT—Mrs. Chas. Shroyer. Recorder—Mrs.   Mary  Brown.   ^ Repelver->^Mrs. Cbss. Wsde.       ^ MarsbalhrMra.   Aana Blselcbitr*- Aad'aipon.
^s't.      Marshal—Mrs.      Ch Oreenwood.
' Iaaer SeBtiael—^Mrs. Nea^ea ( sn. Oqtsr Sentinel—Mrs. Osesr ' Msnagsr—Mrs. Ralph BItteah PiBBUt—Mrs. F. r. KsBam. > Pi^ipUas—^Drs Flaek.aad FBlc» ehild.
FOith—Mrs. RaymoBd Olbsoa. Ooataga—Mrs. Laaaard Jkaky. Me4fBtr—Miss Cleo Ootkrte. Uaaaltlshness—Mrs. Ocm Oliirk. Badursaee—Mrs. Fred TolHver. ;: Refrai^llienta ot sBadwl^^a. Otd me«t, aalad and eofila, i yfd by Mn. Msry Brewa, Wk. qiHMk Ftskes, Mrs. WtU Sloaa. Mrs. Wattsir •mith, Mrs. Bd CotI, Mrs. Tbos. aa> bin, Mrs. F- r. Kennm, Mrs. H. Bai* san, Mrs. Maurice Shroysr, Mtss At- ma Broilea, MUs Touthel Obaibai Mtss Ivory Adduddell.
WtHCAN'S OLim MBBTIN^
The members of the Womsa's ( hsid tbs January meeting wtth Mrtk L. B. Kettb, on Nortb Ave., Tuesday.
Public health was ths subjest oA tha day. An Intaresting saft haipf^ program was rendered tnoludlig .a htstory ot tbe clnb by Mrs. Haml| Oolden. /
The club was organised ia 196$ al the home of tha lata Mra. Kobt. Oraf^
Mrs. Keith, assisted by MesdaoMa LsoB Coil, Thos. Sabia, OUada M^ Danaell, served delicious refresh meata. ¦,
FLORA NATIOIf Ali   ''
ANNUAL MEBTUna
On Tueaday the Flora Natlontf Bsnk held tbelr annual meetiag aad reelected the old dlreetcirs aad ef- fleers, as toUows:
Dlrsctors: F. H. Simpson, T. 'ti Frisad, W. A. Karr, J. M. Boyles, H. B. Duaean, C. B. Oib'sen, L. F. Bria¬ aenden.
Offieers;
F. H. Simpson, President. ¦  T. J. Friend, Vice President.
W. A. Karr, Second Vice Pres.
C. E. Oibson, Cashier.
Chas. C. Snyder, Ass't. Cashier.
Carolyn Dayton,  Book-keeper.
The Flora National U one of Ctey county's strong financial Instltuttoaa and under tbe pleasing and acooia- modatlttg management of Cashtv Oibson Is doing a nioe business.
Orlgla or
SAirdale vaa atlglaally bred by k Ata^Aaia, Mka aaatad aa an- fcaattBg doff srhiai weald aot _    AnaaataAttm.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
FLORA, ILLINOIS a
CONDENSED REPORT AS MADE TO THE COMPTROLLER OF* THE
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CURRENCY AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS DECEMBER 31. 1919
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t-'tt-'ii^'
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts - |4Sg,91S.91
U. 8. Bonds at par „   91.600-00
Liberty Boads sad U- 8. Certlfleates  9«,$io.aO
Other Stocks sad Bonds   S9.9S4-S8
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank  S.SIO.AO
Banking House snd Fixtures  (S.tCS.SS
AiASE Asp XXCfiANQB SIGHT  116,10111
Real Bstate _ „   S,0»0.00
W. 8. S ......_ ;. I.  872.00
laterest saraed but aot eolleetaC...  l,$*7.t<
Total ttSS.tiS.lg
k^
UABIUTIES
Cspitel Stock.
. •   50,800,00
Surplus sod Proflta, ea«flsd, net,
ClrenUttoB
'<s,ss»:n
     M.O 00.00
DEPOSITS      •(•,49t.S4
Interest eoll
taat^
Qt 89t earaed	
$,$99.49
Total $StS,««$.lS
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