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YOU SHOULP RBAD THE JOURNAL^RECCMtD ^tHE NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER IN CLAY COUNTY
VOLUME XI
THB jpiTRNAIi, VoL 8«.     No. 1«
FLORA. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. MARCH 29. 1923
NUMBER 28
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SO. ILLUeiS EDITORS mVE FINE NEETIRG
At Ubrary Hsll^ Flora Last Friday,
Much   Practical    Help    Bdng
Given
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The annual mld-wlnter bnaineaa aession of tbe Southern Illinois Edi¬ torial Association waa held at the library hall in Flora last Friday. 'Althpush the attendance waa not up to expectations, the meeting waa a good one. Thoee who did attend were glad they came, because the talks were practical, every-day abop problema that mean so mnoh to the country publisher, some ot the leading editors ot Southern Illinois were here and fllled their places on the program and their neip was sure¬ ly appreciated. ^
About 11 o'clock President L. L. Lindley of Oranlte City, called tbe meeting to order, and In tbe absence of Chaplain R. W. Jones, the Lord's prayer was repeated
President F. H. Simpson "of the Commercial Club, was to Tiave de¬ livered the welcome address, but be had been called to Washington, D. C, on account of the death of Mrs. Simp¬ son's mother, and H. F. Pixley made the address—whicb was excellent and he received generous applause when he concluded by handing to President Lindley the big golden key to the city. President Lindley re¬ sponded In a few well-chosen words, The editors liked the looks of the big key, but they could not find a key¬ hole large enough.
W. J. Sell, chairman of the stan¬ dardization committee on rates for subscriptions and advertising, made a detailed report, snowing tl|e wide discrepancies In rates througbmit Southern Illinois. His commlMee was continued for final report to the June meeting.
ENTERTAINMENT
Adjournment was taken for din¬ ner, after which the editors were on- tertained by courtesy of the Orpheum theatre, the first film being an in¬ dustrial picture of Flora and Clay county.
The Intertype people then showed a four reel film ot their big factory In Brooklyn, and all details of the manufacture of machines and mats, and setting up and operating were given. The edltora surely appre¬ ciated this wonderful picture and the apirit of progresslveness shown by the Intertype Corporation. They sent a special man from Chicago to put on the picture and W. P. Doty of Normal, their stiite repre¬ sentative, was also bere.
Following this moving picture, a photo of the editors was taken from tbe M. B. church steps.
The afternoon session opened with appointment of the resolutions com¬ mittee—Messrs. J. E. McClure, E. H. ChlWress and W. J. Sell.
Excellent talks were made during the business session by
H. E. Bell, John H. Harrison and H. L. Williamson on suBScrlptions.
Howe V. Morgan read a fine paper on county organization.
"Keeping the Wheels Going" was handled splendidly and effectively by President Lindley, ana ably discuss¬ ed by J. E. McClure and otbers.
State Secretary H. L. Williamson was called to Chicago by telegram and could not make his scheduled talk on "Team Work.
S. P. Preston conducted a "peppy'' questionaire on printing and publish¬ ing problems, which was one of the real big features o fthe most Inter¬ eating and helpful program. ' "Illegal Lottery Publications" was talked on by Pres. Lindley. John H. Harrison and others., and it was found that tbe U. S. government means bustness with regard to these violations.
THB SUMMBR OUTING
Tbe entertainment committee, Messrs, F. J. Eastln and O. F. Rich¬ ards, made their report on the an¬ nual boat trip on the Mississippi river. For three years we have been going south from St. Louis In June. It was voted this year to go north to Keokuk from Saturday July 14th to
Tuesday,  July  17th.    More  particu¬ lars later.
THE EVEMKQ ^NQmBTT
The meeting was adjourned a few minutes before slz o'clock and the visitors went to the basement of the new Christian church, where a ban¬ quet was given by tbe Flora Com¬ mercial Club membera to the vtsltinc brethren.
Luke Pizley had a fine orcheatra of ten pieees aad Sam Htmphlll sang several dandy aongs. The musicians were liberally applauded by the big erow*d of more than   100 diners.
After the Invocation by Rev. O. W. Zink, a bountiful, delicious three- course dinner waa aerved by the ladles' aid.
Following the dinner. President Lindley was Introduced as toast- master and he did exceedingly well In this capacity.
Past President S. P. Preston was called on for the first toast, and •Pres" never shone better* than In this short talk. Those who know him best will realize that he is the "last word" In "peppy" talking and when he concluded the applause was great.
Past President J. E. McClure waa Ihe next speaker, and from the way he talked you would not Imagine be had been In Florida for several weeks for his health, for he seemed to have all his famous charm of speech and manner to which the "boys" have be¬ come accustomed. No other editor can make a more graceful speech than J. E. and his effort was liberal¬ ly applauded.
President Lindley nevt introduced the speaker of the.evening, Hon. John H. Haylson. editor of the Danville Commercial-News, who spoke three- quarters of an hour on the topic. "The Newspaper In Community De- velopmrnt." Mr. Harrison waa given the very best attention and out¬ bursts of applause throughout show¬ ed that his eloquence had made a I wonderful impression on his hearerp. The address was eloquent, entertain¬ ing and Instructive and was vocifer¬ ously che(^n"d at the conclusion.
"America*' was then sung, after which ('. K. Oibson pronounced the heuedtctlon.
.'Mmost every one preaent accepted the invitation of the Orpheum thea- ire and the Flora Journal-Record and attended a free movie at the Orpheum after  the  banquet.
Expressions of the visitors at the close of tha day led Flora people to believe they, were highly pleased with their reception and we are sure the Commercial Club and citlzena of Flora were doubly glad to have had the honor of entertaining as guests the diatinguished editorial visitors of Southern Illlnois. The "Istah- string" hangs on the outside to the scribes at any future time to visit Flora, "The Queen City of Egypt."
R4-«olut!ionN   Committer   Report
.M the banquet the committee oil resolutions reported as follows, which report was unanimously adopted by the membera of the Ap- Foclatlon:
The members of the Southern Illi¬ noia Editorial Association are glad to have been the gueata of the City of Flora. We can testify to the cordial greetings and generous hospitality extended us by the progressive citi¬ zens of Flora, known as tbe "Queen City of Egypt, the Gateway to South¬ ern Illinois."
We extend our gratitude to the Commercial Club, the management of the Orpbeum theatre, the Flora orchestra, the ladles who served the excellent banquet, for the splendid entertainment  afforded  us.
We also express our tnanks to tbe officers of the Editorial Association for the very Instructive and enter¬ taining program provided for the business meeting.
We carry back wnh us pleasant and abiding meftiories of our meet¬ ing In Flora.
J. E. McCLURE •
E.  H.  CHILDRESS W. J. SEIL
Committee.
YOrNG I,ADIE8 STAR^ ON
DEUGHXFUIi TRIP
I FIRK   DA.MAGEH   HERB
I BCZAN HOrSK
Miss Opal Speck of Pleasant Plains and Miss Grace White of Fairfleld, were In Fiora on Tbursday enroute to Washington. D. C.
The agricultural d^artment of the B. ft O. R.' R. recently awarded prices in the art of canning, also in poultry and pig clubs. Miss Speck received first prises for her abilities In these classes. She haying re¬ ceived the greatest number of prises in the departments at state and coun¬ ty fairs In Illinois. Mlss Orace White, ot Fairfield, waa winner In the B. A O. poultry show ot White Plymouth Rock chicken held In Flora last December.
The winners which" were the Misses Speck and White were given a trip to Washington, D. C. by tbe B. A O. Railroad with all expenses patd.
They are being chaperoned on this delightful trip hy Mlss Hogan. private secretary for Qeo. W. Squlg- gins, Oen. Passenger Agt. B. A O. R. R.
WOMAN   PAINFULLY
Hl^BT BY FALL
Mrs. L. J. Burrows, living on^eat Foarth street, waa painfully hurt last Friday morning. She was put¬ ting up ber clothes line and became entangled In the ropo and In trying to free heraelf fell with much force against the porch! Sbe auffered a crushed elbow and a fractured wrist. The pain waa so severe that ahe cried for help. The neighbors heard the woman'a aereams and went to her aid. The Injured arm has been a source of great pain since. The condition of Mrs. Burrows is such as to believe that it will take some months for her recovery.
Wednesday Vternoon about 1:00 o'clock tbe Flora fire department was called to the residence of H. E. Buzan and w)icn they arrived the blaie waa leaping 30 feet above the roof of the two-story house, which is located southwest o fthe B. & O. depot.
By playing three streams of water and ualng the chemicals, the fire was gotten nnder control, but the root was burned off and the north side of the second story was badly damaged. Much o ftbe furniture was carried out of the first floor, but the second floor goods could not be reached. The flre department boys sure did a good Job in subduing the flames con¬ sidering tbe start they had made.
Mr. Buzan carried 12500 on the dwelling and $1000 on the contents with Goldsby A Riggle.
TOWNSHIP   ELBCnON
NBXT  TUESDAY
IJROUOHT HERB FOR BURIAL
MRN.   HARRELL
(ilVEN   ,HIK!MENT
FOR SAI.E
My electric range.
Ernest Taylor.
OFFICIAL BALLOT
BARTER TOWNSHIP, Clay County, Illinois
Election Tuesday, April Srd, 1923
In circuit court this week the com¬ mon law caae of Mrs. Asbery Harrell va. the Bankers Mutual Life Co. of Freeport, wfis tried and Mrfi. Harrell was givon judgment for $2,000 the amount o fthe suit. Attorney Jas. H. ainilh, of thia city, who represented the Insurance company, says the c-ane will be taken ter the appellate court.
It will be remembered that Mr. Harrell waa killed by a ahnt gnn at his horae near Louisville, and the In¬ surance company refused to pay the life Insivance policy on account of doubt as to how his death occurred.
Mrs. Mahala Morris Fry, formerly a resident of Fiora, 111., died at ber home in Sandborn, Knox Co., Ind.. March 23rd, 1923 at 11 :30 p. m. after anillness of four weeks of practically no suffering, death being due princi¬ pally to old age. She was confined to her bed twelve days.
Funeral services were held at her home In Sandborn, Ind., by Rev. W. E. Watkina of Sandborn, Sunday, March 25, at 2 p. m., before leaving for Flora, III., for burial. A short service was hold at the home of her son. George W. Fry. of Flora. Mon¬ day, March 26th, at 2;00 p. m. con¬ ducted hy Rev. Henry L. Duff, pastor of the Baptist church.
The mualc was furnlahed by 'Mrs. W. 1. Terhune. Mrs. Ferdinand Ton¬ ney and Mlas Pauline McCaully In¬ torment made In Elmwood cemetery.
n.\8KKT  HALL TEAM'H
BRONZE  TABLET
In the east show #lndow of Prince's drug store is a bronze tablet, given the Flora high school basket ball team by the district tournament association as winners of the tourna¬ ment here a few weeks ago.
Take a look at the pretty trophy— which will be added to the fine col¬ lection previoualy won by our athletic teams.
IN   HONOR (tp MRH.    REAUGH
Tho momhers of the (^hrisllan church choir to tho number of ahout ¦thirty gave' a parly in the church piirlora on Tuesday nli;ht. The en- tortainmont was In honor of Mrs. Wilna Heaugh who will leave soon for Champaign to make her linnio. .Mr.>; ReauKh has been the pianist for clniri'li servlcos for some time and will be greatly missed. ~ The guest of honor was i)ro8onted with a beautiful piece of table linen aa an appreciation for hor efficient aervlcea In the choir.
The evenlnts was apent in mualc, games, contest and social vlaiting. A delightful time was apent by all. Re¬ freshments   were   served.
Next Tuesday, April 3rd, Is the township election datea tn Clay coan¬ ty. In Harter township there are on¬ ly Iwo officers to elect, but these are very important ones. For supervis¬ or Tom Putton ia the Republican nominee. Mr. Patton has proven by experience to be reliable and con¬ servative, always guarding the beat Interests of the county's taxpayera hy looking aftei'detailB so that expenses may be held to the lowest figures and the county's credit keep good. His record is enough to give him another iterm.
His runplag mate for assistant supervisor, Steve Parker, is a farmer- fruit raiser, and Is known as an ex¬ cellent type of man for the place to which he has been nominated.
Every Republican in Flora and Harter township—both men and wo¬ men, should attend Ihe election and see that these men are elected. Polls open from 7 to 6 o'clock.
MRS .JBFFBBIEB
BDRTHDAY   ANNIVBRSAXr
BIRTHOAY     PARTY
Last Thursday, March 22, was the birthday of little Mlas Martha Grif¬ fin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Griffin, she being ten years old at that time. As her birthday fell on a school day twenty-nine of ber little friends were invited to be with hor Saturday afternoon, March 24, In honor of the event.
-Games and contests auch aa chllf dren  like were enjoyed.
Refreshments of two kinds of cake. Ice cream and candy were ser¬ ved. When it came time to go to their homes they assured Miss Martha that they had had a most pleasant time and the little bostess also felt she had spent an enjoyable birthday. She received many nice gifts.
A   FLORA   BOY  WINH   H«>NORN
On laat Bunday, March t6. Mia. Joe Jetteriea Waa very pleaaantlr surprised wtth a 3:00 o'clock dinner given In her honor by her daughtar, Mra. Jaa. Haworth. Thla being har mother'a TOth birthday. Juat aa tha merry group of relatives were beiar seated at tbe table her grand-dangk- ter, little Martha Lou Wbitaon, pra¬ sented her with a large angel loaA cake, baked hy her mother and 1^ lumlnated with seventy candlea.
Her aon, Robert Jefferies, aa4 wife gave her a large baaket ot flow¬ ers. ~N^
Those preaent were: Mr, and Mrs. Pred Wliltson and daughter, MartMA ' Lon, ot Fairfield: Mr. and Mrs Rok. Jefferies, of Waabington, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Haworth. of Flora. Her other son and daughter were ua- able to be present, but sent remem-/ berancea.
SMOKER   GIVEN   FIREMEN
The feature event on last Wednes¬ day night at the K. of P. hall waa tha smoker given the members of tha Flora tire company by the members of the K. of p. lodge. During the social gathering nice talka wera given. The flre chief, B. D. Yeek. (Uncle Fay) In his uaual pleaaaat manner made an Interesting talk. He congratulated the lodge membera for their thoughtfulness' and aaid. this event marked their introd^ictioa intq social affairs given in appreola- tion tor services rendered. Thla meeting was very much enjoyed aad was well attended.
MRS. JOHNSON RESIGN POfimOlf
MARRIED IN  SALBM
REPAIRING  HOMES
Wm. Ross, Jas. Tullett and Sam Guyott, all living on West Third St. are buay making improvementa on their realdencea. They have raised tbe houses, putting them on concrete foundations and are building fine porches on the front of the dwellings. When the work is completed they will have nice and convenient homes.
REAtiHEH   82iid   MILESTONE
Mrs. Mary B. Duncan residing at Sixth and Sycamore streets bas pass¬ ed another mile-stone. She is in ex¬ cellent healtb, happy and with a cheerful out-look on life. Happi¬ ness Is a habit witb this estimable lady Many friends scntjier greet¬ ings and cards Satarday Her natal day occurrlug Sunday.
TRANSFERRED TO CBNTRALIA
Jim Swanson wbo hag been work- inf In the Kroger stores at Salem, Olney and for the psst two weeks at Flora, has been placed in charge of the new Centralia store which will open up Saturday.—Clay City Advo¬ cate.
SOUTH HIDE HOTEL OPENING
I have leaaed the South Side Hotel In Flora and am having It put In Bha()e for a rooming house, by day or week. Will open for businesa Satur¬ day, April Tth. See Ernest Maddy, Bt B. & O. Cafe. 28-lt
O REPnBLICAN   O I^EMftCKATIC
- For   Superviaor
n   TOM PATTON
For Assistant Supervisor
    S. A. PAUKER^
/
For  Supervisor
[D   MERYL L. GAHAN
   For Assistant Supervisor
    ROLLA B. HENRY
I hereby certify that the above Is a tme and correct eopy ot the of¬ ficial ballot to be voted at^an election to be haid in Harter Township, Clay County. Ulinois. on Tueaday, April S. ItSS.
¦s?v RALPH MEYBR, Town Clerk.
JOE TERRY'S FOOT INJi'RED
Last Friday while Joe Terry, an employe of the express office here, was handling a cask of sacramental wln^ tbe keg fell on his left foot, causing bim to be laid up since and un{ible to worlr.
DISSOLirXION NOTICE
Notice Is hereby given that the real estate firm of Sypnlt & Baston has been dissolved by mutual con¬ sent. Mr.  Baaton retiring.
C. D. SYPULT.
As I am retiring from the Mrm name of Sypult A Baston, I will still remain In business as a broker and loan agen.t, and have some real bar¬ gains In city property and farms. Wishing to thank you for past favors I am, Yours truly, 28-lt CHAS.   A.   EASTON.
To tbe surprise of their many friends Mlaa Dorothy Lewla and Emerald Griffith went to Salem Mon¬ day, March 19th, where they were married.
The bride Is the daughter of Mrs. SalJIe Lewla. She ia a popular young lady and a graduate from the H. S. T. II. S. In clasa of 1922. Tre groom is the son of Mr. and Mra. Chaa. Grif¬ fith of Weat North Avenue and ia an Industrious young man. He is a member of the Junior claaa of the H. S. T. H. S. and also Is employed aa a clerk  for the B. & O. rallroad.
Their host of frienda and acquain¬ tances   extend   congratulations.
SHOE FACTORY
CONTRACT HKINED
The contract for the International Shoe factory has been signed by ihe Company official and the trustees re¬ presenting the Commercial  Club.
Deeds for the site on South Main atreet and Flora avenue have been signed up by the owners.
We understand the Company in¬ tends to begin excavating for the basement about Monday, April Sth. Sam Bryden is to be an overseer of the erection of the building.
DEATH OF MRS. OUERNEY
Rev. F. P. Miller waa called to Pana on Wednesday to officiate at the fnneral services of Mrs. J. O. Ouerney. Mrs. Ouereny'a death oc¬ curred in Indianapolis, Ind. Her sis¬ ter, Mrs. Jessie Reese, reaidea In Pana, which Is the old family home.
Mr. and Mrs. Guorney were at one time lesidents of this city.
EASTER MARKET
The ladiea of St. Stephens Catholic church will hold an Easter Market at b^j^ard'a Store, Saturday, March 31.     Also   colored   eggs.
Go to Edward's store to get your Easter dinner. Cakes, pies, home made bread, doughnuts, dressed chickens.
WILL MOVE BACK TO lOI/A
The Napier Bros., who recently purchased the Backman grocer In west Flora, have sold their entire stock of goods to Phillips of Louls¬ vllle and wtll move baek to lola: Tbese two brothers, were splendid young men and we are always sorry to lose good citizens.
NOTICE TO THB  PUBLIC
Bvery day and In every   way   the TTnion Carpenters are here   to   stay. Union carpenters cost no   more   and will treat you rlefht In ever* way. 2E-18W LOCAL  NO.   1404.
The following telegram waa re¬ ceivod by H C. Pittman Wednesday niarnlng:
'I'iltman won raeo. Lowered record   .1-S   aT>cond."
Tlio .ibovo I'ltlman rcforrod to Is Kl nrioUi I'iltman. a member nt the jirHdiii/iiUK class llt22 from thi> H. S. T II. S.. now a student In Illlnola collogo. He was winner in a two mile cross country run at tho anuual moot of this college. Again, another honor soored for a pupil from H. S. T.  H   S.
Mrs. A. L. Johnson, after alz yeara service In the account's office of th* II. A O. railroad In Flora and Waak¬ lngton, Ind.. baa resigned her poai¬ tion and ts now "at home" In thla city. N
Mrs. Johnson, wbo has proven to bo an efficient employe, enter tha railroad servlco about the time U-Ar declared war with Germany. Jar. Johnson Waa one of the first two I who volunteered to entor service from this county.
C'ONTRHT.^NTH  IN    HCHOOL    TEST
Mlss Myrtle Large and Miss Mar¬ garet Phillips of the commercial de¬ partment of H. S. "f. H. S. will leave today (Thursday) for Carbondale in company with Mrs. Mae Gibson, to compete In a shorthand and type¬ writing test glY,en under the auspices of the Southern lillnols Normal Uni¬ versity  of Carbondale.
The money from the sale of "The Lomon". the high school paper, will l)o used In helping pay exponsoa to thla meet.
MOVING BACK TO OLD PLACE
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kornatoln huve repaired their residence which Is connected wlfh thoir greonhouae on East Third street and on Monday moved most of their household gooda Nnto tho dwelling. On April 2 they will discontinue their flower atore on North Avenue, moving the flowers they have In thia atore to the greenhouse and will again be back at Ihelr old place .
I-X)H   THE   NEXT  CENSUS
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Croughan of East North Avenue are the parenta of a little son, born Wednesday night, March 28, 1923, at the Olney aanltarium. Phillip Eugene Is the name given the child. Mrs. Croug¬ han was formerly Mlaa Mars Ander¬ son.
SHOWER   M>R    NEWLYWEDS
On Monday night twenty-tlva neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Griffith on West North Avenue aad surprised Mr. and Mra, JDmeraM Griffith, newlyweds. The crowd did there best to see how much nola* they could make. Wben the dooaa were opened to the gay bunch thar again surprised this couple by giviac then a dish shower.
The pleasure lasted  until  late.
CARD OP THANKS
We wlah lo tbank all who helped ua in any manner during our recent aorrow in the death of our beloved daughter and sister. We also thank the donera of the floral offerings.
Mr.  and  Mra.  II.  R. Herria
nnd family.
READY   l-'OR    BUSINESH
Ed Rugor. who recently purchased the west-side grocery store, haa thoroughly overhauled it, and wlU open up the store Friday for busi¬ ness.    Mr. Ruger solicits your trade.
HAH PURCHASED PROPERTY
Bd Mann has purchased ithe W. C. McCaully property. The property ia located on Seventh street and con¬ sists of a fine lot on wbich Is a six- room frame bouse.
NOTICE   TO   TAXPAYERS
All Personal Tax must be paid on or before April 2nd, to avoid cost of collection,
J.  M.   ETCHISON,
County Collector.
FARM POR RENT
60 acres, 20 acres    good    pasture, plenty of water, 36 acres cultivation, good buildings,    fruit.     See    or    ad¬ dress E. O. WOODS. 28-ltx Loulsvllle,  III.
HAVE   PURtTIASED   PROPERTY
Wm. Flekea and TjOn West have purchased property from Mrs. Hettie Leach on Weat Fourth street. They are busy making repaira on the house and putting It In good shape.
SUNRISE   PRAYER    MEGHnNG
A sunrise prayer meeting will be held at the United Brethren church Easter morning at 6:44. All are In¬ vited.
LISTED POR WRONG OPftCH
Last weok'H Journal-Record had Meryl L. Oahan runnings ror assistant ivipervlsor on the Democratic ticket wben It should have been supervisor.
BRING US YOUR EGGS
ONIOM 8BTT8—Red, Wblte and YeUow
FRBSH OARDEN SBBD
SEED POTATOES now in