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The Southern Ilunois Record
A Good  Newspaper is a Power in  the Home. School. State and  Nation
VOLUME V.
FLORA, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9. 1917
NUMBER 46
Next Important Event
Clay County Fair, Flora, Sept. 3 to 8
LIKE THE OLD
PONY EXPRESS
BUT WILL NOT BE SO EXCITING OR DANGEROUS
War   Department   Starts    Thia
Weak an Auto-Courier Relay
With Despatches Across
the Continent
Last Tuesday, August seventh, at 1 o'clock In the morning, a courier started from the war department at Washington, D. C, In an automobile with four dispatches which will be carried over the Midland Trail from the national capltol to the Pacitic Coast.
The object of the Motor Courier Corps Is to place at the disposal of the war department in case of na¬ tional emergency due to stoppage of railway trains and mails a reliable volunteer courier system and route for rapid conveyance from coast to coast of dispatches and documents not possible to transmit by wireless telegraph; and incidentally to em¬ phasize the Midland Trail as a na¬ tional highway between the national capital and the California National Defense Hlghw.iy, which constitutes the Inner line of defense In the pro¬ posed Paclllc Coast Military High¬ way System.
The courier-relays will carry four dispatches for the government: one to the Governor of California; one to Major General Liggett at San Fran¬ cisco; one to the Postmaster at Los Angeles, and one to the Postmaster at San Francisco
These four dispatches in leaden tubes, sealed, will be intrusted to the first Motor Courier in Washing¬ ton, to be passed by him to another Motor Courier waiting 180 miles away, and tliereafter to be passed In turn from one Motor Courier to another over the line of relays across the continent. Tlie cars will fly a red burgee bearing thereon In white letters the words "U. S. Service Courier," and will have the right of way across the continent.
The Midland Trail through Illinois passes over the route known as the Lincoln Trail, and H. J. C. Becke¬ meyer, of Carlyle, the original pro¬ moter of the Lincoln Trail, has been commissioned by the war department to carry the dispatches tlirough Illi¬ nois. Mr. Beckemeyer passed through Flora to Vincennes yesterday and will there await the courier whom he Is to relieve.    He will probably  re¬
ceive the message tomorrow, (Friday) and at once will start upon lils "ra¬ pid-tire" journey thro Flora. Mr. Heckemeyer's time of leaving Vin¬ cennes will be announced here by wire.
Clay County Soldier Contingent
The Local Federal Board for Clay County commenced last Monday the work of examining 214 men, wbo were the tirst to be selected In the drawing for army service. Out of tills number, or a greater number, f necessary, 107 able-bodied men, be¬ tween the ages of 21 and 31 years, must be secured to till Clay County's (luota.
All the members of the hoard have been in attendance each day. The physical examinations have been made by Dr. E. C. I'ark, Jr., and Dr. Geo. W. Campbell, with Dr. W. F. Falrchlld as the re-examining physi¬ cian. Up to Wednesday evening 145 physlcaiexaminatlons were completed. Out of this nuitilicr lO.'i passed as physically tit, under the strict rules required by the military law, leaving 40 disiiualltied. Twenty of those who passed made no claim for exemption, and wlil enter the service upon tlie call of the government. The elghty-flve claiming exemptions have ten days in which to tile atlidavlts to substantiate their claims. Soon as all proofs are In the board will pass upon each one aod give notice as to its decision. Those wliose claims for exemption are denied by tlie Local Hoard can appeal to the District tioard for a new hearing; and again If the Local Board exempts them the government can appeal to the District Board for a new hearing.
The exemptions.with but a few ex¬ ceptions are claimed un account of dependents.
The board hopes to complete the examination of the '214 notified to ap¬ pear, today, or by noon Friday.
The following ts a complete list of thuse who made no claims for ex¬ emptions up to last (Wednesday) Dlght:
Jas. G. Weaver. Xenla,
Sewell Smith, Louisville,
Mark Middleton, Xenla,
Clifford C. Cammon, LoulsvlUe,
Aaron M. Kagy, Xenla,
James Mitchell, Clay City,
Ciarence R. Howard, Louisville,
Carl O. Leathers, Xenta,
Norls Plckel, lola,
John Sphlnner, loia,
H. C. Dougherty, Loulsvliie,
Elmer E. Clinton, Xenla,
Otto Wyatt, Bible Grove,
Vaughn Bailey, Louisville,
Rudol ph Ii llderbrand. Sailor Springs
Business As Usual
The policy of this store is to give our customers the very best HARDWARE for the least money possible accompan¬ ied with good service.
This we are doing every day regardless of the breaks which may go against us.
When it's "Hardware" Look us up Phone 211
Bowman's Hardware Store
Good Service.    Flora, Illinois
BOTH PHONES FREE DELIVERY
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All Aboard for the
Clay County Fair
The ofllcers of the Clay County Fair are taking extra elTorts to make this year's Fair tlie best ever. To do this, unusual premiums are otTered to those who desire to compete. The Government as well as the State are Interested In County Fairs as never before, and are asking Fair manage¬ ments everywhere to try to secure as large displays of products as Is possible. To the end that this may be accomplished for Clay County and surrounding territory, the Fair man¬ agement has decided to make all en¬ tries for Floral Hall displays free to its patrons, asking only a small fee from such patrons as become win¬ ners.
So you folks that have corn, oals, wheat, hay, or any fruit products, or garden produce of any kind, may feel assured that when you bring your products for entry there will be no charge. The same condi¬ tions apply to any thing that the good house-wife may have In tiie way of cookery, baking, canning, preserves, jams, jellies, or needle work of any description, or flowers, both cut and potted.
The premiums In the Horse, Cattle, Swine and Sheep departments have also been raised. Furthermore, three premiums are now being otTered In most cases Instead of two as formerly. It Is also the desire of the manage¬ ment that our people bring In their poultry, as good purses are offered, and first, second and third premiums given.
The races, too, this year will be of special Interest. Some big purses are offered which will certainly Induce good horsemen to come and compete. The purses offered are In fact larger than 'nny otlier Southern Illinois Fair is now offering.
Additional attractions have lieen secured to entertain any and all that may come. Tlie attractions ottered by the Hig Carnival company that v^lll be liere will also be  appreciated.
Notliing will be lefl undone by the management to make this year's Fair one to be remembered by Its patrons as a clean, healthy, educa¬ tional, pleasurable holiday fur all.
Get ready and compete for our premiums, nd arrange your affairs to be with us.
Clover Landreth, Loulsvliie, George A. Quinn, Louisville, Albert R. Glasco, Clay City, Clarence L. Boyd, Fiora, George O. Crabtree, B'lora. The following additional men ex¬ amined up to noon today claim no ex. emption: Charles T. Gabbert, LoulsvlUe, Fred Roush, Louisville, Robley Vernlce Stevens, Flora, Bobert R. McCollum, LoulsvlUe, Wm. S. Holman, Clay City, Olsa R. Fitzgerald, lola, Leonard E. Kellums, Flora, Stephen R. Barker, LoulsvlUe, Wm A. Dean, Clay City.
Baltimore & Ohio Notes
Bayreiii|s   Ami|   tke   Rtilniil    B«ir>
H. B. Wriglit was called to Terre Haute, Friday, owing to the sickness of a brother.
Leo Hettiger and family spent the week-end In Chicago, visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Naney were St. Louis visitors one day last week.
Ernest Elck was a St. Louis visitor Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tolllver ,re- turned Friday from a week's visit In Earle, Ark.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Wllderson and cliildren returned one day last week from a two weeks' visit In Ilorton, Kas., and other western points.
Quite a number of our boys In the various deparmeiits were held from their runs for draft examinations this week. Tlieme are many now on the fence, and know not wliere they wili fall.
Brakeman W. O. Hughes lost his pass case and many other things that were valuable to him at Wheatland, Ind., recently. Also the case con¬ tained eighty dollars. It was given up as lost, but io, an honest colored lady, living near the tracks, found It, and restored It to Mr. Hughes. Mr. Huglies was very grateful as well as generous, and presented tlie madam of color one twenty-dollar yellow back for her honesty; and "Hugliesy"'never said ''seben come eleben" either.
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Creed and chil¬ dren, of Centralia, are visiting In Flora with Mr. Creed's sister, Mrs. Henry Johnson.
General Superintendent E. W. Scheer was a business caller at the Flora olflce Weduesday.
Mrs. Ida Adklns was visiting In East St. Louis Wednesday.
NEW B. & 0. DEPOT
ABOUT COMPLETED
One ot the Finest and Nost Up- to-Date Railway Stations on the Line
The oftice rooms in the new Balti¬ more & Ohio Depot for this city were completed and made ready for oc¬ cupancy a few days ago.
Monday of this week was "moving day," and all of the oOlclais and their forces moved into tiielr new nuarters. The downstairs rooms will be com¬ pleted and made ready for use In a very short time. Tlie second tloor Is occupied by Supt. Stevens, his staff officers and their forces. Tiie main room in the center of this floor Is the otlice of Chief Cierk Conley, lie having In hts office all the clerks of the various staff officers. On either side of tiie hall, running east from the main otilce, are the private offices of Superintendent Stevens, Division Engineer Herth, Chief Dispatcher White, and the offices of Master Carpenter Orr, Signal Supervisor Whlteniore, Assistant Engineer Roz- zel and the Train Dispatchers. On the other angle, extending north, are the offices of Train Masters Pritchett and Odum and Road Foreman Ho¬ dapp. The third floor consists of but one large office, being occupied by Division Accountant Francis and his squad of timekeepers, accountants and statisticians. The down stairs, besides the ticket office, waiting rooms, baggage rooms, etc., will have the offices of operators and probably others. The Inside finlsii of all the offices are highly varnished and painted light, so that the indirect lighting .system, which has been In¬ stalled, adds greatly to tlie appear¬ ance. New furniture has been In¬ stalled In all of the offices, together with new cabinets and filing ca.ses. After the removal of the old depot and the completion of the brick plat¬ form around tlie new station, Klora will iiave sometliing to be proud of besides her new brick streets. Notli¬ ing is now lacking in the complete¬ ness of this building and of making of It the finest and most up-to-date railway station on the Baltimore St. Ohio system In Illinois except water, and that is up to the ulty uf Flora to furnish. The Record trusts the way may soon be found to supply the city abundantly In this respect, and then see Flora grow.
The contractor and builder of tlils elegantly modern structure is uur own fellow-citizen, Frank S. Nicliols.
KNIGHTS or THE RED CROSS MARCH ON
Not to Wrest the Holy Sepulcher
from Infidels, but to Brinf
Freedom to the World
EX-GOV.   YATES    IN    FLORA
The very large audience which as¬ sembled at the City Park In this city last Thursday was a fine compliment to the distinguished speaker, ex-Gov¬ ernor Richard Yates, general secre¬ tary for the Red Cross Organization of the State of Illinois: and It was es¬ pecially pleasing to the many who had journeyed from every part of the county to be present and give their aid towards assisting this county to secure its quota of ',JHik) names for the cross—Clay County's part of a membership of one million for tiie state.
Representatives of brancli chapters were present from Louisville, Sailor Springs, Ciay City and Xenla.
Col. J. Mack Tanner. President of the Clay County Chapter, made a brief talk, explaining tlie purpose of the meeting. He urged that our county respond promptly to this call, the supreme call of humanity in these days of our country's stress and peril, and generou.sly do Its part in this great Chrlstian-IIke work.
Governor Vates followed in an able address of one hour. He re¬ cited the causes that have plunged our country Into war—this greatest war uf the world. He said that the sacrifices of this war must be met by our people as a duty to our country and for the peace of the world—that to preserve our national rights, our Independence as a country, our liberty as a people none of us should falter and eacii sliould strive to do his full part. The Governor was at his best, and liis many friends liere were glad to meet and greet him battling In such a glorious cause, the cross upon his breast, like a knight of old.
Tbe Governor during liis visit here was the guest of Col. and Mrs. J. Mack Tanner, remaining over night with them at their fine country home near this city.
Teachers Will  be in Flora Next Week
Clay County's Public School teach¬ ers will meet In Flora next wftek for their annual County Institute.
The sessions of  the   Institute  will
lie held In the Hartcr-SlanfordTown- ship Scliool Building, commencing on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, and' continuing from day to day until ami including Friday, the 17th.
Kvery teacher who now occupies a teaching position In thlscounty Is ex¬ pected and requested by County Superintendent Lewis to attend this Institute.
Among the Instructors will bc Prof. T. S. Lowden, of the University of Ohio. Prof. Lowden In one of the leading educators of Ohio, and a favorite instructor In teachers' In¬ stitutes. Prof. S. E. Boomer, of the Carbondale University, is also to be present as an instructor. He, too, is an educator of very high rank.
Thursday of Institute week will be "School oniulais' and Patrons' Day," and on this day, both In the after¬ noon and night, Dr. Lowden will ad¬ dress the teachers and visitors.
The Record hopes the weather man will send us a cooler brand of at- mospliere for all who are certain to come to our city next week.
EVERYONE PLEASED
The State Horticultural Society's Meetinc    at   Flora   a   Pro¬ nounced Success
The visiting members of the State Horticultural .Society left Flora Wednesday (yesterday), after a very successful'ineetlng, lasting two days.
Automobiles were provided by local residents for the one hundred and twenty-five guests and visits were made to all the orchards of the lead¬ ing growers In the neighborhood of Flora. Stops were made from time tu time to allow pra(^.lcal talks on orcliard technic and to enable visi¬ tors t