Flora Journal-Record

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The Flora Journal-Record
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PART ONE
VOLUME X
THE JOURNAL,  Vol. B2.    No.  23
FLORA. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUNE 8. 1922
NUMBER 38
NDUND TRAIL IN ILLINOIS
DESIGNATED AS FEDERAL AID ROAD
TVail Uaxed Originally by Daniel Boone, Kentucky's Host
Famous Pioneer, and Traveled Later by George
Rogers Oark and Abraham Lincoln
to be Great National Highway
ROTABI.%NS ENTERTAIN
THE LADIES
FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORRIES TO COOPERATE
Col. Randolph Smith waa In Salem Wednesday night, retifrning home from a visit with bis brother at Kin¬ mundy. In conversation with Repre- aentative Q. L. HcMackin, the latter Informed Col. Smith of Important developments regarding the Midland Trail, running from VIncennes to Bast St. Louis.
The Information given Col. Smith
' was  Incorporated  in' a short  letter
. which Mr. McMackin   sent    to    the
Journal-Record    publisher   by   Col.
Smith, and is as follows:
Salem, 111., June 7, 1922. Mr. L. M. Wood Publisher   Journal-Record Sec'y-Treas. III. Midland Trail Flora,   III. Dear Sir:—
(5n Tuesday I visited Springfield,, to consult the Dir^tor of the High¬ way Department, Col. C. R. Miller, with regard to tbe progress being made on the Midland Trail. Mr. Miller informed me that th^ Vin- cennes-St. Louis Road (Midland Trail) had been taken over by the National Government as a Federal Aid Road. Congress has appro¬ priated $65,000,000 to tbe good roads' fund. In the distribution, Uli- nels gets throe and one-fourth mil¬ lions. There Is yet some detail work to be done In Washington, but Col. Miller Informed me that he ex¬ pected to be notified any day that plans were 0. K'd. and contracts will be let along the route at an early date.
Respectfully, C.   L.   McMACKIN. Representative       McMackin     and
Senator Telford have been very active in promotion of the affairs ot the Midland Trail and tbe big Illi¬ nois organization, which composes tbe hosts of road boosters In every county from VIncennes to St. Louis, sure appreciate the good work these representatives are doing. And wo wish to say that Gov. Small, Col. Miller and the state highway com¬ mission are also giving the Midland Trail a square deal. ^        > -
The Midland Trail was surveyed last summer by engineers working for tbe Federal and State govern¬ ment and at that time it was claimed that this famotip trail would be made a' great government highway.
Historically the Midland Trail was originally blazed by Daniel Boone, the famous Kentucky pioneer, when be made his last great Journey from Kentucky to Missouri. Gen. George Rogers Clark used this trail from Clay City eastward wben be made bis histoi^-maktng march from Kas¬ kaskia to VIncennes. Abraham Lincoln traveled a portion of this highway when he came from Ken¬ tucky to Indiana and to Springfield and central Illinois. During the 50's—before the Civil war, the Illi¬ nois legislature passed a bill making the Midland Trail, (the'n designat¬ ed as tbe State Road) a state-wide road and created its width and des¬ ignated Its exact location. Col. Smith tells us that after be came to Flora, relics were found In the Fox river bottoms, west of Flora, articles left there on the old Federal stage coach route.
The members of the Flora Rotary Club entertained tbe ladles at a mast enjoyable dinner served In tbe din¬ ing room of the Methodist church last Friday evening      .
The feature of the evening was talks given by the ladles and the toast master provoked much merri¬ ment when he addressed the ladies by their glveii names. Nevertheless, tbey were equal to the occasion and responded with a number of clever talks.
A lady's toast to tbe men: "As husbands they are always convenlbnt, though not always on hand. Aa beaux they are by no means match' less. As our fathers they are inex¬ pressibly grand."
Out-of-town visitors presenjt were: Ben F. Kagy, Jr., special represent¬ ative of the-'Governor of the 19th district, comprising the state of Illi¬ nois: Byron LeCrone and Harry Par¬ ker of Effingham.
On this occasion Mr. Kagy pre¬ sented to the Flora Rotary Club the new charter. ¦
The Methodist ladlea were highly complimented on the beautiful dec¬ oration of the room and tables and for tbe fine banquet served.
NOTICE TO MEM HERS OF FLOR.4 COMMERCIAL  CLUB
All members are requested to be at the City Park at 1:00 p. ra., Fri¬ day for the purpose of having mo¬ tion pictures made. Don't fail to be present.
F. H. SIMPSON, Pres. R.  J. CUNNINGHAM,  Sec.
THE SAN  FRANriSCO
REALTOR   CONVENTION
ENTERTAINS IN  HONOR
OF   VaS^   DILLMAN
VETERANS   OP  THE  CIVIL  WAR
The following named veterans of the Civil war, members of the O. A. R. post, who are living in or near Flora. The first eleven named vet¬ erans attended the Memorial ser¬ vices in Flora:
R. E. Weller.
David  Cox.
Chas. S.  Mitchell.
Wm. R. Durland.
Calvin Rogers.
E. M. Salyards.
Chas.  Sullivan.
Hiram S. Weir.
Dr.  J.  M.   Boyles.
Silas W. Hall.
Wm. McCommons.
Samuel Howell. /
Wesley Birch.
S. C. Dayton.
The ranks of the old soldiers are thinning aii the soldiers of the other wars win soon have to be the ones to look after the graves of those who have gone on before.
CLASS   SOCIAL
The members of the Gleaner class of the Christian Sunday school entertained a number ot guests in the basement of the church last Thurs¬ day evening. The class Is com¬ posed of young married ladles and Mrs. G. W. ZInk is tbe teacher. A large crowd of these young folks were   present.
Gatdes were played and refresh¬ ments served. The basement is a most pleasant place for these diver¬ sions.
DONATION TO FLOOD SUFFERERS
In behalf of tbe flood sufferers of Illinois, Clay County Chapter, A. R. C, under the direction of F. H. Simpson, Sec, and Treas., and W. A. Karr,'Chairman, donated 150.00 and are in receipt of an official receipt signed by H. M. Merrlam, chairman Illinois Red Cross Flood Relief Com¬ mittee, of Springfield, 111.
The call has gone out all over the state and,tbe response has been gen- erons.
FOR SALE
white stool.
Coal rai^ge, electric range, enamel kitchen    table   with Bench aad mirror for halL 37-S8 'dr. C. B. DUNCAN
HIGH SCPOOL COACH EMPLOYED
The Harter-Stanford township high school board bas employed Capt. Byron O. Cully as coach for next year. He will also teach mathe¬ matics. \
Capt. Cully, called