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VOLUME  X ''^^ JOURNAL, Vol. 62.    No.   12
FLORA. ILUNOIS. THURSDAY. MARCH 23, 1922
NUMBER 27
BRAKENAN C. L. NcUIN KILLED BY B. & 6. TRAIN
At Fritchton, Ind., Tuesday Night, and Remains Bronght to Flora, Accompanied by , B. R. T. Nen, Thursday Norning
BURIAL TO BE AT ENFlELD ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THE ORPHEUM PROGRAM
The sad news was flashed to Flora passed   through.    Conductor  Burrls,
Wednesdar morning that Brakemar who was on the run for Conductor F.
Chas. L. McLain    had    heen    killed H. Jennings, wbo was off duty for the
Tuesday ntght at    Fritchton,    Ind.. trip, signalled Engineer Mullin to go
The body was taken    to    VIncennes. ahead. Burrls. then, in walking back
Ind., and prepared    for    burial.    A from the engine to the caboose, dis-
coroner's inquest vfas held .tthere. covered  a  man  lying  on  the  track
Deceased was a metnber of the   B. "nder the moving train.    Haklng the
of 8- T. and three memhers   of   that t™*"- he tomd that it was McLain.
Order:  R. R. Parish, W. Whltt and He ^ad been dragged from the start-
A. M. Tracy, went to VIncennes Wed- '"B point to a switch and his head
nesday and accompanied the remains n«d  caught   on  the     sharp    switch
point and fastened betA'een the rails It is supposed that he went under the train to fix an air leak and that the train suddenly started and knock¬ ed him down.
Mr. McLain    was    an    exemplary young  man.  a  World  War  veteran,
Amer- A still
liere,   arriving   1"   Flora   on   No.   3, Thursday morning.
The body was taken to the F. F. Kellums residence and lay In state until Thursday 'afternoon, when It was taken to Enfield for interment.
A short funeral service was held melnberofthe Odd Fellows, at the Kellums home at 2:0a o'clock jcan Legion and B. of R. T. Thursday afternoon, in charge of gadder chapter in his death is the Clay County Post No. 14. American j^d that he was to have been married Legion, of which Mr. McLain was a t^^ jjiss Grace Kellums, daughter of member. Flora business houses Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Kellums, on Mon- closed for the funeral. day, April 10th.
A spectal train, will leave Flora Deceased wag about. 31 years old, Friday morning at 10:40 for Enfield, a son of John McLain and wife of to enable those who wish to go, to Enfield, who have been dead about make the t«lp. The funeral service fifteen years. He is survived by a at Enfield will be held at 1:30 p m. brother and four sisters and a num- Friday. her of othOf relatives. Mrs. J. O. Ty-
In Juat what manner deceased was ner, sister, and husband, and Miss killed Is not absolutely known. He Hel»n McLain, another sister, came ¦was braking on extra freight 2525 to Fiora Wednesday to accompany east running from Washington, Ind., the remains home, to Lawrencevllle, III., and making the "Mack" as he was known to ev- tum around. While on the return erybody, had been employed by the trip, fltey were on a siding at Fritch- B. A O. for about ten yeai's and was ton and th^ freight they sided tor. an excellent workman.
ST. 4>ATRICK'H DAY CELEBRATED i MRH. T. J. FRIEND GIVBH .XT
$    AT THE L. M. WOOD HOME
Mrs. L. M. Wood was a roval hoat- OS3 at her home on North Mmn street St. Patrick eve. The section of the I>adles Aid of the Christian church of ¦which Mrs. Wood Is leader Is ro* «pon8lt>le for the delightful even- dng's entertainment. The hoi^e #ls •ffwtively decorated with St. Pat¬ rick's decorations of the usual order green predominating. Mrs. J. Val¬ bert arranged the following interest¬ ing program: Mail quartette. Rev. ZInk, P. A. Meyer, Jas. and Chas. Mann; Instrumental solo, Ralph Scott; InstrumenUl solo, Edwin Meyer; vocal solo, Mrs. p. E. Scott; TIpperary sung by the entire com¬ pany. Irish jokes, cleverly relaited caused much . merriment. Carpet rag balls were auctioned by P. -S.. Meyer to the men of the party. .Un¬ winding the balls they found the names of ladles for refreshment part¬ ners. Delicious refreshments of potato salad, sandwiches and coffee -were served. About seventy were present   .
BOYS ENJOY PARTY AT
RIGGLE  HOME
Paul Riggle issued invitations ito a number of hoys to celebrate St. Patrick's day at his home Friday evening. Decorat'ons were in keep¬ ing with the day. festoons of green crepe paper and shamrocks were used. The evenings program con¬ sisted of a shamrock hunt, a potato pitching contest, a word contest and fortune telling. Fun and frolic relgtted and the boys enjoyed every minute. An abundance of refresh¬ ments were quickly disposed of. The gueats were Norton Bowman, Knight McMahan, James and Gordon Llnd- ¦«y, Btnie Keith, Carl Chlekedants. "Virgil Kirkpatrick, Barl Murray, Ir- Tln Henlnger. Robert' Shipley. Carl Mann Harold Coll, Kenneth Thomas, Frankle Akers.
CUMMINS' MOVINe TO GEFF
H. M. Ciimmins, who sold his mod¬ em North Main street property re¬ cently to Cass Weller, had planned to eoter business at Metyopoiis, but the deal failed to be consummated. Later he bought the Courtright store at Oeff and made plans to move down there. Since that time, he has accepted a position as traveling sales¬ man for the BierhauB firm of VIn¬ cennes. Mrs. Cummins will move to Qeff and, assisted l»y A. E. Russell will conduct the business, at least, until tt can be disposed of.
"THK FIRE PRINCE"
the musical entertainment put on at Llbraty hall Tuesday and Wednes¬ day nights, was given to big aud¬ iences both evenings and pronounced fine by those present. The per¬ formance was given by the music de¬ partment of Harter-Stanford High School, and directed by Misses Helen J. Morris and Ophelia Hack. The play represenrted a lot of work and training on part of both directors and pupils.
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF
HARTER TOWNSHIP
Thf> Harter t*x, books will be at
Abe city hall for tte last time Friday
and Saturday. March 24th and IStll.
A. H. KBLLDMS. Co. Collector
HOME FOR MRS. H. D. FRIEND
The home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Friend on Fourth street was the scene of a social, function Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. Friend intro¬ duced to Flora society her charming daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harlan O. Friend, a recent bride. The guests wore received at the door by Mrs. Anna McKnIght and received in the living room by Mrs. Friend. They were then introduced to Mrs. H. D. Friend, who wins all by her grace and charm of manner. Mrs. Chas. Cunningham also greeted the guests and ushered them into the diaing room, which was attractive with table decorations of fragramt sweet peas, green was also used in house decorations in honor of St, Patrick. Refrpshments of ice cream, cake, salted nuts and mints were served by Misses Juanita Prince, Mary Cum¬ mins. Virgina Mann and Sylvia Han¬ na, favors were shamrocks. A hun¬ dred or more ladles were received during the afternoon. The occasion will long be recalled as one of Flora's most delightful society affairs.
SUNDAY EVENING MUSICAL
Pr^GRA.M
Program of the monthly musicaie to be given at the Christian church next Sunday evening, March 26, 1922
1. Orchestra
2. Piano Duet, Miss Bessie Mann, Vrs. Ben Reaugh.
K. Vocal Solo, MIsb Kathleen Meyer
4. Reading ih Negro dialect, Mrs. Douglas Naney.
5. Anthem choir
6. Cello Solo, Miss Ophelia Hack.
7. Vocal Duet, Miss Mildred Irvln and led Fitch.
8. Orchestra. Reading tn Irish dialect, J. F.
9.
Rich.
10.
11.
12.
Orchestra.
Talk by Rev. d. W ZInk.
Benediction.
CITY CEMETERY  ADDITION
Flora's city cemetery "Elmwood" has been in need of additional ground but did not have the finance to pay for it. FoUr Flora citizens, C. B. Hemphill, A. A. Adams, W. A. Karr and Col. Randolph Smith have Just purchased of Jesse Harrison lo acres of land adjoining the cemetery to the south, consideration $3,000. It Is planning to plat this Into cemetery lots and sell to those wanting them. The city autboritltes have agreed to accept the ground as an addition to the cemetery.
¦    SPRING OPENING
In thig issue ot the Journal-Rec¬ ord, the Scudamore Style Shop, Flora's modem ladies' rpady-to-wear store, uses a half page afl, teMIng about their grand spring opening, set for BViday and Saturday of this week, March 24-25. Read the ad and plan to attend on ithe two .days.
CALLED HERB BY
MOTHER'S n44NE8S
Mr. and Mrs. John Reffner, of Lansing. Mich., arrived Monday and Mrs. M. S. Chandler, accompanied by three children, of PuoWo. Colo., arrived Thursday, having been called here on account of the aetious Jllness of their mother, Mrs. J. L. Coil.
Antta Stewart In 'Harrfet the PIpfcr' will be the attraction Oa^Fri- day night of this week. It has been some time since an Anita Stewart picturre has been showh In Flora and no doubt all her admirers wfll be pleased to know that her pictures will again be shown at their local theatre. Admission 10 and 20 cents. The Saturday program will consist of Frank Mayo, the man who isn't afraid to use his fists, in a good feat¬ ure titled, 'Across the Deadline'. The story, is a thrilling drama of a, Nortbwoods family fued in a north¬ ern lumber town named Gilead. Half the town spoke the language of Ood, and the diher half, the careless, harsh words of Ipsf and greed, where there were saloons dance halls and loose morals. It is a story with actipn (rom start to finish. A good 2 reel comedy will also be shown, making the prqgram an extraordinary good one for Saturday, admission 10 and 25. cents.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednes¬ day, March 27, 28 and 29, the Special feature picture "OVER THE HILL" will be shown. There will' he a matinee on Monday afternoon, and all ladles of 60 years and older will be admittted FREE to see the picture. The matinee will gtart at 1:30 p. m. The night show will start at 7:45. Notice the ad in thlg paper and the story aboua the picture. Adm- child¬ ren 25c and Adults 50c.
Thursday, March 30, Pauline Fred¬ erick will be seen in her picture, which made such a greaJt hit In St. Louis, titled "The Sting of the Lash". Also we will show the Fox News Weekly, telling the whole world of the secrets of Japan, or called "Face to Face With Japan. The great ques¬ tion now being discunsed is "Will America and Japan ever he in war against one another? This Is a pic¬ ture well worth your time to see. A comedy picture will also be ahown. Admigglon   10c and  26c.
SIRS. BOWMAN, MOTHER OP
J. noWMAN^ PASSED AWAY
fluneral Servlcen WIU br   Held   Fri¬ day Afternoon at 2:0O  O'clock From the Reaidencr
(^OMPLIMBNTARY
TO PROF.  PAI.K
dne of the charming social affairs of lagt week took place at the home of Prof, and Mrs. Rex Dale on Fourth street on St. Patrick's eve, when Mrs. Dale very charmingly entertained the faculty of the High School in honor of her husband's natal day— his anniversary being identical with the Patron Saint of the Emerald Isle. The affair was planned in secrecy and .when the august body of in¬ structors descended upon the profesr gor's quiet home he was naturally surprised just as it had heen planned. A program clever and original was arranged for the guests pleasure In the contests A. D. Slzer and M. S. Clark captured prizes. In belTalf of the faculty H. A. Fogler presenteJ Prof. Dale with a pair of beautiful bronze book-ends, which are greatly appreciated  by the host.
A color gcheme of green and., white was carried oiit thro-out the rooms and menu, shamrocks were used ns favors. Refreshments of ice cream, wafers and coffee were served. Two out-of-town guests w«re present Mrs. Prentice bf Danville, and Mrs. H. K. Bone of Peoria. Other guests—Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Slzer and family, Mri). Mae Gibson nn^ sons, Mr. -and Mrs. H. A. Fogler and son, M. S. Clark, Misses Helen Morris, Ophelia Hack, Marcle Staurt, Elllce Prentice, Mil¬ dred Blake, Margaret lietz, Dorothy Westall,  Hazel  McCormick.
11. £ O. LOSES SUIT TO CLOSE
RINARD AND RARNHILL STATIONS
In tl^ bearing before the IlllnoU Commerce Commission, wherein the B. & O. railroad sought permission itto close the offices at Rinard and Barnhlll, ithe opinion was handed down last week, and permission to close was denied.
It was proven at the hearing that Barnhlll was a village of 100 persons that the revenue the B. & O. receive/i there for a period of nine months was $9,178. That the expense of maintaining the staition for one year was only $700.
Rinard was shown to be a village of 250 people, that the B. & O. re¬ venue t^ere for nine months totaled $7,141.00. That the expense of maintaining the station was $1300 J^r year.
The people of these two Wayne county itowns are to be congratulated on their good showing and that they are to be enabled, through this de¬ cision, to continue having railroad accommodations.
SIODEL HOME IS      . NOW
COMPLETED
Ohe of the most attractive resl" dencijg to be built in Flora la the past several years Is that built By Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Tonney on North Main streert.
In the buflding of the home they have not spared anything to make it attractive f nd' convenient. An In¬ spection of the house will ' clearly demonstrate that It Is one of the best built homes In Flora .
DEATH OF CHILD
The week, old child of Mr. aod Mrs. Chas.- Stewart, on Oltre street, died on Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted on Monday from tbe {amilf home, after which Interment was made at Elmwood cemetery.
TO THE TAX PAYERS
OF HARTER TOWNSHIP
The Harter tax books will ia at
the city hall (or