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The Flora Journal-Record
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YOU SHOULD READ Tlffe JOURNAL-RECORD ^THE NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER IN CLAY COUNTY
VOLUME  X THE jroiflUf All. Vol Bl.      No. 8»
|A^E START IN TBE ~
FREE FORD RACE
|The Second Count Shows PIrs. Re S. C. Reaugh
Leading, With Glenn Baker and Clyde
Young Closely Following
I SEVEN NEW CONTESTANTS' NAMES ARE ENTERED
FLORA, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 29, 1921
NUMBER 2
Tuesday night's second count in the Free Ford contest proved a lively I race between the big bunch of contestants, there being more than 200,000 I votes placed in the ballot boxes.
SPECIAL WORD TO CONTESTANTS
We want to make a special request ot contestants: The counting of votes will be a big task from this time on and we -wish that contestants would bunch their votes in small packages and place a string or rubber band around the bunch. When coupons are thrown into the ballot boxes loose it Is a great big task to sort them. It will be appreciated by the contest manager and the Judges iH you will buftch your ballots. We eipect to have a box of small rubber bands at the ballot boxes for your use.
In the second count Mrs. R. S. C. Reaugh climbed to the lead, closely followed by Glen Baker. Clyde Young and several other contesUnts.
Following is the published vote of the second count:
Mrs. R. S. C. Reaugh  28.630
Glen Baker   26.460
Clyde  Yonng    2S.478
Alphus Kirkpatrick „  21,600
Thomas Stevens -  17.100
. W. H. Ruger  ,.:' >    14.725
.Kenneth Gosnell   12,700
Elmer Allen     12,060
¦    !~   Thomas Wtan   11,060
V  ;   J. W. Alderson ...._     9.325
:f'^  Robert Stanford, Clay City, R. 6    6,475
»     /. '  Mrs. Chas. Greenwood    *.150
James McCommons  _     3,976
Marguerite Kachrofske      3,826
Genelle McVeigh >. v>- 3,400
Barl Smith     3,076
Ira B. Theobald      2,625
Franli H. Wright   2.126
,  Newlin Ctoiden -       2.050
Thelma Harwood .i    2.026
Mrs. Troy Olbson     1.976
- Louts Peisssse •*..i£.~r.;i-.^,'*»-     l.*'*
Orville Hargrave  —../     1.325
Mrs,  Bess Hise       1.225
Mabel Hoover     1.200
Edna   Marshall    1.000
Martha   Burgess    1.000
Kathryn Ricketts  - 1.000
Lee Bradley     1.000
NEW CONTESTANTS
Seven new contestants started Ip this coujyt: W. H. Ruger. Mabel Hoover, J. W. Alderson, James McCommons. Genelle McVeigh. Alphus Kirkpatrick, Newlln Oolden.    This makes a total of 29 names.
I^EE   VOTE   COUPON '
In this Issue of the Journal-Record will be found a free vote coupon, good for 60 votes, when cut out and deposited in the ballot box, but is good only until the next count—Tuesday,    Oct.  t4h.
THE   PRIZES The grand prize wttl be a 1921 model Ford Touring Car, with self- starter,  brapd  new  and  up-to-the-minute  direct  from  the  Ford   factory at Detroit   Mich., and already ordered through Medley tc Son, local agents. CASH PRIZES FOR SECOND AND THIRO The one who finishes second  witi receive $100.00  in cash and the third winner will receive $50.00 la cash.
'   NOBODY   GETS   A   BLANK
Everyone who becomes a contestant will receive a reward, whel^r or not they win either o| the three prizes—provided they work on the Job. Call st the Journal-Record office and this part will be explained to you.
VOTE AT TWO BANKS
Ballot boxes have been placed in the twb Flora banks and yoa can de¬ posit your coupons in either of them. The Judges wilt count the votea each week, not later Ithan Tuesday nigbt and the result will be published in each issue of the Journal-Record.
HOW   THE   VOTES  COUNT
For every dollar's worth of goods purchased at the twelve stores dur¬ ing these ten weelcs for which you pay cash, you are entitled to a coiQion ^anod (Or 100 votes, but be sure and ask for your coupon when you buy the goods, for the merchant is under no obligation to give you the conpons after yoa have left the store.
For every new yearly subscription to the JoumaURecord you receive a 2,000 vote coupon and for every yearly renewal you receive a 1,000-vote coupon. However, no one person wtll be allowed to pay more than five years In advance to sectve coupons.
STORES WHICH OIVE VOTING COUPONS
Scudamore Bros. Scudamore Style Shop    N. E. Prince
P. A. Meyer J. Ji".  Rich Maas  Variety   Store
W. E. Wood Cunningham Book Store   Fiora Lumber Co.
Taylor Bros. Economy Grocery James ft Llndsey
See big ad on another page'.
L. M. WOOD, Contest Manager.
NILITARY FUNERAL FOR CORPORAL SMITH
Corp. Smith enlisted In July 1917, and was killed In action while serving with the Third Div. Co. K., 68 Inf., His remains arrived here Sati«rday morning on No. S. Members of Clay County Post No. 14 and a (»w exjser- vice men heing present to act as a gnard of honor. The remains were taken to the home of his aunt. Mrs. Etta Perrine where they remained until Sunday at 1:30 p. m. The funeral coetege was formed. The re¬ mains were conveyed to the Orpheum theatre where a brilliant address, ei- totiing the heroism of the deceased soldier and exhorting to the loftiest patlrotism was delivered by Rev. Zink of the Christaln chi«rch: Following tbe services at the Orpheum theatre the remains were escorted to Elm. wood Cemetery and the ceremonies were in direct charge of the'American Legion. The Legion funet-al ritual was followed throughout. Acting Chaplin Todd W. Snyder pronounced the iast benediction over the remains of his comrade, who fell bravely fight ing in the Meuse-Argonne battle. A tiring squad composed of Todd Snyder Wm. Johnson, Gienn Lents and Ollte Woods tired a solute of three volleys after which taps were sounded by Bugler Bailey. Rev., Zink, pastor, offered a short prayer in cioslng The detail in charge of the colors ware: Color Bearer Olenn Durbln; Color Guards. Wm. Dunnigan. Wm. Woods. Dr. N. W. Bowman, post commander betng in charge. The pall bearers were: Ralph G. Meyer, Frank Naney, Clarence Grimes, Luke Pizley, Chas McClaln.
Corp. Vtrgil D. Smith, the son of Frank and Caroline Smith was born at Flora. 111., April 6, 1898. I
He enlUted in Co. K. 69 Inf.. July 18, 1917 and was killed in action in the battle of the Argonne Forest, Oct. 9,.1818. ..
He was a member of the Christtan chiirch at Bethteham. His friends received letters stating his faith in God and his desire for home.
He was a boy who made friends ot every one he met and was loved by all wbo knew him. He leaves one sister and five brothers and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.
REV. TKRHUNE RE¬ TURNED TO FLORA
The membership of the Flora M. E. church are highly pleased that the conference at Mt. Vernon ast week returned Rev. W. I. Terhune to this charge. During the past year Rev. Terhune has been, not only a faith¬ ful worker for his church organiza¬ tion, but bas also stood for law and order and morality in the coramuoity and for that reason aii good citizens regardless of their religious belief are glad of his return.
CASHIER   WRECKS
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BANK
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"free voting coupon
This Coupon cut out of the Journal-Record and de¬ posited in the ballot box is srood for
SO   VOTES
For.
Post Office	
Ill the Free Ford Contest conducted by the Journai- Reeord aiid Flora Merchants.
(Must be voted on or before Tuesday. Oct 4)
The Bank t Triwt State Bauk at forgery and was locked up at Law- last week pending investigation by a state bank examiner. Cashier Roy Laughlln later made a confession of forgery and was locaked up at Law- erenceviUe under bond of $160,000, which he made no effort to fill.
It is said the forgeries will amount to $20,000 the shortage In accounts another $80,000, while about $20,- 000 in government bonds are miss. Ing, making a total of $120,000. The stock show money Is tied up in the bank and much capital held up tem¬ porarily. It is said by tha president. Dr. C. M. Lewis, that the bank will reopen  soon.
IN
HONOR OF
HU8BAND*S BIRTHDAY
MISS LEOLIA  AIKMAN of Salem
Winner of the $1,000 cash prize givon by the St. Louis Otobe-Democrat to the prettiest girl in Illinois in the Globe's famous beauty contest. The winner is a singer ot more than ususl ability, a member of the Salem Christ¬ ian church, a daughter of the train dispatcher ot the Eastern Illinois rail¬ road. Salem had a big auto parade in her honor.
Several Flora girl's photos were entered tn the contest, i causing much local interest, but they fatted to land the prize and all congratulate the fair daughter of our sister city to the west.
Mrs Jess Poland very pleasantly entertained a number of congenial frtends the evening ot Sept. 22nd In honor of Mr. Poland's birthday. The affair was u surprise to the host he having been Invited out for the even¬ ing by W. W. Dale and Prank Kiause. When they returned to the Poland home the guests were assembled and ready for a Jovial time which was greatly enjoyed. Jolly games and contests were features ot the evening. Mrs. Poland assgted by Mrs. W. W. Dale served an appetizing three- course   lunch. )
The guests were: W. W. Dale, Robt. Jefferles Walter Wood. War¬ ren Smith. Austin Shriner, Walter Hopkinson. Walter Maas. Leonard KellumiB. Frank Chaney, Sam Hemp¬ hill, Frank Klause, Harold Luse.
Mr. Poland was presented with a handsome blacn Onyx Initial ring by hs   guests.
COM>IERCIAL TELEPHONE O0>
BUYS (^ITMBRRLAND LINHS
CLAY COUNTY rAIB
NOW IN PROGRESS
The Clay county fair opened Tues¬ day and is now in progress. There are many displayes and some good raqing has been pulled off. The ex¬ cellent weather Is bringing good crowds.
We go to press too early too give an extended writeup this week, re¬ serving that-tor next issue.
FOOT BALL SATURDAT
Next Saturday afternoon at 2:90 o'clock the Newton High Schiol foot ball team will meet the H.-S, T. H. S. team on the high school gridiron here While this is the flrst game of the season, a good game Is expected. Admission 35c.
FINED KOR GAMING
Wednesday «venlng, on complaint of J. Bowman. W. S. Boswell was ar. rested at the fair ground, charged with gaming. He plead guilty andi was fined $10.00 and costs by Police Magistral  Finch.
FIRK DEPARTMBNT BENEFIT
In the near future a great musical treat will be gtven under the direct¬ ion of the Flora Are department at library hall.     Help the laddies.
ENTERTIANS SUNDAV
SCHOOL CLASS
Hrs. L. W. Orr delightfuiiy enter¬ tained her Sunday school ciass at her home on East Third street on Friday night, Sept. 16. The evening was spent in music and games. The hostess served refreshments, consist¬ ing of fruit sherbet, wafers and cake. They a" report a pleasant evening.
Those present were: Pearl Orlf. flth, Nola Rose, Jane McCormick, Eugenia Mitchell, Mary Stanford, Nadlna Vanfossen. Virginia Broiles, Jeanette Kittey, Ester Blotter, Lu¬ cille McCracken, Lola McCracken, Dorothy Porter, Mary Dell Jacobs, Lillian Broeg, Geimell Shipley, Har¬ riet Boyd and Mary Lewis.
TAVIjOR-ADDELMAN
Announcement has been made o( the marriage of Luther W. Taylor, manager of the St. Nicholas hotel and Miss Yvette Addelman, daugh¬ ter of Probate Clerk and Mrs. O. 0. Addleman, 928 West Edwards street, which took place August IS at Chi. cago.    Rev. E. C. Poole officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor will reside at 602 West Edwards street. The groom Is the son of Mrs. Angle Taylor of Decatur and his bride has recent¬ ly been employed In the division ot education and registration at the state houfe.—Springfield Journal.
Mr. Taylor is a former Flora boy and his many friends here extends congratulations and best wishes to both the bride and. groom.
A FINE BASE BALL OAME
Last Thursday afternoon many ot Flora's business houses etosed. so that the people could attend the ben¬ efit base ball game at the talr grounds between the city fire depart¬ ment and the Knight of Pythias lodge team, proceeds for beneft of flre department.
The game tasted untii 6 o'clock and wag a closely contested affair, being a tie at end of 15 innings. 6 to 6 score. The game was called at that stage—and the people who wit¬ nessed It got a good show tor their money.
SEARCH FOR STIU.
Sheriff McElyea and Deputy Speaks, came down last Saturday and picked up Will Rusk, who lives on a farm one mite and a half north¬ west of town and escorted him to his home where the officers proceeded to search the premises tor a still which was supposed to be In operation at his home. A thorough search wag made but nothing was found to sus¬ tain the charge. Mr. Rusk was therei^on released.—Clay City Ad- voc'ste.
Consummation of a telephone deal of great magnitude, thru which tfte Commercial Telephone company aO' quires alt the property of the Citqi'- berland Telephone and Telegnvls company in Illinois hus Just heen sa-. nounced, following approval by the state commerce commission of the purchase.
The transsction. which Is of gener- al interest throut southern and east¬ ern Illinois, hns been pending for a considerable time.
Under the purchase the Commer. cial Telephone and Telegraph com¬ pany acquires 800 miles ot toll pote Hoe, 1,100 miles ot toll wire aad eight telephone '.exchanges. The^ toll lines cover, a greater portion of twenty counties in Illinois.
The property taken over under tlie transaction from the Cumberland Telephone company includes the tele¬ phone plants at Mt. Carmel, Enfield. Ellzabethtown, Equality, Qolconda, Norrls City, RIdgway, Shawneetown.
A number ot toll lines are also among the property purchased.
CAPTirRRD A 9WARM OF BEBB
Charles Baker noticed a swarm of beea pasting thru Flora on Thursday of last week. He secured a tin pan snd made a htg noise until the bees settled-on a trse-iimb. Chartes then secured a box, severat yards of mo¬ squito bar and proceeded to capture the  swsrm.
He took them to his home wh#ee he hopes to preserve their lt|ms through the winter and stock tfe# market wtth nice home made ho«i^ for 19IS. It Is believed that th