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VOLUME IX
FLORA, ILLINOIS. THU tSDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1920
NUMBER 15
TWO FLORA PArptS
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The SoMhcn nUaolB tomwmt aad th*
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OHRUn'MAS OHBBR AT THE FliOBA OHUBCHBS.
VmOER THK NAMB OF FliOllA JOVRirATb-RBOORD.
An BKreement lua been reached \ betWMK B. M. Mazey, owner and ' publisher ot the Sonthern Illinois Joamal, and I>. M. Wood represeat- Ing the Flora Record PubiishStiK Co., a corporation, publishers of the Flora Record, whereby the two pa' pers are to be merged and published under the title ot The Flora Jour¬ nal-Record. The first nnmlter ot the merged papers will be Issued January 6tb, 1921.
The capital stock of the Record Publishing Co. is being increased to take care ot the merger. L. M. Wood is to continue as president and |^n- •ral manager of the corporation and business. B. M. llazey will remain with th* Journal-Record as the potf- tical editor.
At .close of business Saturday, Jaauitry Istt the Flora Record Pub' lishing Co. will have charge ot the consolidated business. From that date forward the Journal subscrtp- tion list will pass to the Record Pub¬ lishing Co. and all subscriptions are to be paid to said oompaay's re^re- sentatires. The Job printing and ad- TertlalBg aoeonnta of the Journal art to be paid to Mr. Maxey, who settles all blfia against the Journal. Th< preseat Jenrnai building will be used by the oompany until February 1st, and Mr. Maxey will have a desk in the bttUdlng and make settlements with all with whom ho has accounts. -. Th« Joumal-Roeord will be Isstied from the Record otttce building, be¬ ginning with the first issue in Janu¬ ary. »
Politically the Journal-Record'will be Republican. The subscription price will remain (2.00 per year, ab¬ solutely in advance.. Nat-urally and logically, there will be some Increase In adyertising rates over what has been charged by each paper, on ac¬ count of additional labor coste and the combined circulation, but . the new rates, will save advertlsare nnoney over what they hare been pairing. "~ We make these announcements so that the public may understand how to transact business with us, and the Record Publishing Co. asks a con¬ tinuance ot the patronage so liber¬ ally bestowed on both papers in the past. THB RBOORD PITBLISHINO CO. T -—Br I* M. Wood, TresiAffCr ¦   B, M. MAXBY.
CHBISTMAB   CANTATA    AT   THB FIRST  METHODIST OHQKCH
On Sunday eTenitfg at the First Methodist Church a flne program was given by the 'ehoir, the songs were seleated from the Christinas time, which program was rendered Instead of the usual services. Miss Orace Terhune rendered a beautiful piano selection at the opening ot the eve¬ ning's program. Those who worked so untiringly In arranging for such services cannot be too highly com¬ mended. The cantata met the ap¬ proval ot the large congregation present.
The general observance of Christ¬ mas by the churches throughout the city brings most forcibly to the at¬ tention ot our people the great gift that was bestowed upon the world in the birth, of the Savior.
A  DIVIDEND  HAS BEEN .    OBDEBED.
At a special meeting of the Flora National Bank directors, Monday a dividend of 5 per cent was ordered paid to the shareholders on the |66,- 000 capiUl stock, $1,000 placed to the surplus fund and 12,000 carried to the undivided pL^tits. This bank has shown a rapid increase ot busi¬ ness during the past year. The presi¬ dent of the bank, F. H. Simpson, and cashier, C. B. Oibson, and able board of directors, are among our most substantial oitisens. under whose conservative and efficient management the bank baa prospered and we predict will continue to do so along the Un«* ot safety for its pat- rOna and a atoady increase ot profit' able business and suecess.
ATTENDS WF^WNO IN WAVNG OOUNTV.
Charles Snyder, of the Flora Na¬ tional Bank, attended the wedding of Miss Bva Brock, to Mr. John Qninn, ot Andenm, Ind., at thtt^oBM of the bride's pi^ta. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brock, atTcVme, Sunday ovegJag. Miss Bract la a niece ot J. F. Max¬ well, ot our city, and haa nuukr, friends In Flora, whoae good wlshoa will go with her nn« her hnalMtnd to their new hone in Indiana.
KNEW A GOOD ^UNG.
Laat week's Reeord eoatalnod a sagga^Oa from the- BMaaglng editor that a moat aroreprteto mw Tear's gUt woald be to MMtd the Raeord B2 weekSxto aoaie trlaad or reUtive and If* are pleaaod to knew that qnlte a goodly annAor aeeepta* the socgM- ttoa and had tie papor aakt to aome- eA« nonr to thoA.
uvoiAii kMAB Ewntiowa.
Aawog the hpecial Ohrlatma* fidlr tioiw   that   cam*   to  onr   -~fc—»— tablo, we note the Quag^ Tlaw,   Bonthom   IIUaMa ^ J< Brtdcoport Leader and SalMa
On Friday evening at the ^irst Methodist church a tine program had bMa nrraagod hy N. B. Prince, Sun¬ day schodl superintendent, and his eorpa ot teachers. The church was decorated with festoons of greea and red and ChrHMmaa bells and Santa Claus remembered the children with treats of candy and nuts.
On the same night the childnMi ot the First Baptist Sunday school de¬ livered an excellent program irhloh for several days had been in course of preparation by Miss Hemingway. and a life sise Christmas tree was a big attraction. Here again whs •very evidence of the tatihfulneas ot Santa  Clans  to all  good  boys  and
The First Christian church and United Brethren church remembered the children with Christmas pack¬ ages.
Several church societies distribut¬ ed well tilled baskets containing meat, fruit, cake candy, nuts, etc., to a number of families on Cbristmaj
ANNVAIi CHRISTMAS PAUTT AT ROBfE OH? MRS. J. BOWMAW.
unci somoiis TAKES piRs. jun^
wife of H^ B. JmM Passes Away at
Mer HoaM oa Foarth Street.
Moaday Momiac.
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CHKISTNAS DAY
The Merry Matrons held their an¬ nual Christmas party at the beauti¬ ful home ot Mrs. J. Bowman, on Tnasday afternoon. The house was tastefully decorated in keeping with the season. Preaents were esehaag- •d. They wefe both handsome and uMfnl, aad everyone was deUghted with ker gift. A Christmas tree was mettlly trt^med and lighted, with Meonts upon. It tor each guest. ThosO were of the kind to promote good humor and merriment. After a soelltl hour, delicious refreshments Hrere served by Mrs. Bowman, assist¬ ed hy her daughters. Selected music helitod to make the afternoon most •njoyable.
ENTERTAIHr WITH FAMILT DIN¬ NER.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tlbbi and daughters. Misses Dorothy and Donna, entertained twenty guests at their home on Mill and Third streets Chrlstipas day. Those enjoying the sumptuous noon-day spread were: Wm. Brolles, father of Mrs. TIbbs; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Brolles and cbilUren; Mrs. Mary Brown, Miss Alma Brolles, Mr. an,d Mrs.' Wm. Tibbs and daughter. Miss Emily, of this city: Misses Ella Brolles, Alta Brown, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. McCann and son, of St. Louis, Mo.; Wm. TIbbs, of Chaffee, Mo.
FIRE  EXTINOdBHERS  FOR —        «UIGK WOMb       -    -
At the tire a few days ago at the Ralph Pitman homt a practical demonstration-was given ot the quick and efficient work of those little blase extinguishers. While the hose cart is being gotten to the fire scene and connected ready for service, the presence of the eztihguisher will hold down the conflagration. If not entirely subdue it. '
It might be a good idea for the city authorities to examine theit merits and if convinced, then order a few tor emergencies.
OANA'IIXE Wnii LOSE OFFICES OF FEDBBAIi COURT.
EAST ST. LOUIS, III., Dec. 28.— Instructions to advertise for bids for removing the equipment of southern Illinois federal district headquarters from Danville to Bast St. Louis have been received by United States Mar¬ shal Cooper Stout from Attorney General Palmer. The transfer Is ex¬ pected to be made before January 1. It is said.
CHRISTIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTS 0{JFTCERS.
Last Sunday morning the Flora ChrlstBn Sunday school elected the following officers tor the coming year:
B. W. Bryan, supt.
Roy C. Meyer, asst. supt.
Eidwln Meyer, secretary.
Esther Klnnaman, asst. secy.
Claud McDannel, treasurer.
Arto Malinsky, chorister.
CHANGE IN RESTAURANT OWMMBUUP.
Last week John Haycock bought the interest of his partner. Merle Charlesott, in their cafe. Mr. Char' leson's health woulct not stand the confinement of indoor work and we understand he will go west to recup- erftte. The boys were doing a nice business.
BBCBIVB NICK CHFTS.
Ralj^ Baker, aaleaman for tho Graham Paper Co.. St. Louis, very thoughtfully remembered the Flora Record force Chrfstnuis day by scad- las them each a beaatttul box ot stationery. We thank Mr. Baker and onr wlah tor Mm: ''HoaUk, Happiness and PrMierity tor the NOW Tow."
ORDER or BA«nRlr wwmm
The tnataUatioB ot aowly eloctod aad anmlntod ofttaers ot HadUia< Chapter, O. B. & wUI ko hoM, at Masonic Hall, Twsaday ovoata», Jan. 4, 1»21. Retreshaieata will be served.
NOTED BVAHinZilBT DEAD.
> J.- V. Coofflba. oC Dakvffla. lad., a kotod evaagoliat ol tk* Chrlatiaa tkarch, died a tew dagn ago. B$ wa«i «MI Known ia'FIoia aad FalrtKtd, kwvtnk held two revivals In theao town*.
Mrs. JulU Ann Judd, wKe ot H. E. Judd and  mother of Howard  Judd, . aad Mrs. Jesse Hombuekle. ot tkis, established   custom city, died Monday morning, Dec. >T,|gitU.     Mrs.   Taylor 1920, at 7:00 o'clock   after a shdrt Illness.    Mr. ^nd Mrs. 'Judd mnve-l ,to Flora about a year ago from Wayne county and were most estinlable poo- Irte. ^
The deceased when quite young heard the call of her Master. Her religious life was one of peace und contentment.    As a wife and mother
The meinb«ra of the .Alpha Beta: ' Club were mi st royally entertained ^
Monday eventi g at the coxy home ot „.     _^. . „  T*^*       _ • ^ .^
Mr. and Mr«.  Earl   Taylor   with   m ><*»• ¦a'* McEadree Becomes Bride Christmas  pafty   rivalling   in   good;             <»' "'¦• J^** Powell, cheer   and   cordiality   ye   old "time; Dec. 8B.
Yulettde parties.    The occasion was      . 	
the annual party when the Christmas i     A quiet, but impressive, ceremony
gffta are distributed following a long was held at the residence of Mr. and of exchanging' Mrs. Thos. Patton on ESast North ave- chose a clever nue Saturday noon when Miss Edith Way ot arranging the gifts, using MoBndree became the bride of Mr. Master David E^arl's Christmas tree, Leslie Powell, of near ^Inard. The which preeented a charming picture, j couple was unattended and only n The presents were useful and dainty . tew relatives and intimate friends A contest in  which the ladles wer« i were Invited.    Rev. Roy Kessel, Bap-1
asked to make words from the word Christmas. Miss Jessie Taylor won the prize. After an evening ot fun galore   the   hostess  served  delicious
she was of that type where home Is refreshments, appropriate to the sea- thelr all. All her hopes, all her de- "on. The members of the club pres- slres were centered there and.fn this «"' we™ Mrs. J. L. Boyles, ^ast St. home she gave the greatest blenaingU'OU>>: Mrs. C. B. Hemphill, Robt. ot any home, a mother's care, a I Jefferles,' R. Finch, A. D. Shrtuar. mother's love, a mother's devotitm.     £>• B. Pirtle, Arlo Johnson, Jno. Por
Funeral serrices will be held to¬ day,   Thursday  afternoon,   at   l:SO
o'clock, at the First Christian phurfch conducted by Rev, Q. W. ZInk, p^- ter. Interment In BImwood' cenie- tery. Flora.
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OF   CHRISTBIAS BOX
GIFT
A noet enjoyable time Is reported at the Ckriatasas party held at the home ot Miss Frances Stanford on Seeoad and Mill StreeU. latt W«d- nesday evening. ^ The hostess was assisted by her iister. Miss beona Stanford in entMtataring the eighteen girls of Ae "Witty Club" and- boy friends who were invited to Oome and enjoy the opening of the gift box. The girls had previously dra#i names for the Christmas gifts (ram one club member 4o another. The boys were remembered with toy gifts which caused much fun and laugh¬ ter. The house was decoratedi ^n keeping with the occasion.
Delicious refreshments were sei to complete the pleasure of the fi lowing group ot young folks: Mli Mary Cummins, Cora Edith Harwo: Virginia Mann, Dorothy Andersi Bvelyn Songer, Mary and Martka Bowman, Erma Young, Ira and Bra Lusk, Lois Bradford, Emily Tlbis, Celle TIbbs. Edna Yohe, Pauline Mc- Caully, Kathryn Rlcketts, Gladys Barker. Frances Stanford, and Messrs. Alto Smith, Herbert Wine- land, Hubert James Newton Knight, Cecil Duff. Mantord Kltley, / Ralph Campbell, Lawrence Meyer, Law¬ rence Blotter, Chas. Keith, Fred Bes¬ tow, Leslie WeUs.' Leonard Or^y. Leslie Yetinf. William TIbbs.
STAR GROCERY DAMAGED BY < FntB.
ter, Wm. McMahan. Misses Nolle Mc- Knight, Portland, Ore.; Jessie Tay¬ lor, Maud Russell, Mary Elli«.
MISS MARIE KEITH ENTERTAINS GROUP OF GIRLS.
Quite a pleasant party was In pro-
S-ess Monday evening at the home of iss Marie Keith, who was hootess to a club ot young ladles. She had Invited them in to enjoy the ex¬ change ot tile usual Christmas gifts. The rooms were tastefully decorated with the Christmas emblems. Boua- toous refreshments, eonsisting of •alad, celery, sandwiches, cake and eoffee were served, during the even- lag. Those attending this pleasur¬ able feature were:
Mrs. Bverett Colclasure, Mrs. Silas Shriner, Mrs. Fred Bennett, Mrs. Leonard Cllne. Mrs. Lee Priest, Mrs. Kenneth Brentlinger, Miss Mary Kaehrofske. Miss Mildred Miliar. Miss Mabel Shriner, Miss Marie Keith. Quests of the club were Mrs. Oscar Brlssenden, of Flora; Miss Helen Quirk, of St. Louis.
PLOCKEN OVERSEES BIG DAIRY INDUSTRY.     .
John B. Flocken Is homd to Spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Beck. He Is In charge of the dairy department of Rock River farm, owned by Senator and Mrs. HedlU McCorinlck. near Byron, Ogle county. The farm com¬ prises S,000 acres and dairying is one of the main Industries on the farm.—Olney Dally Hall.
GUESTS^T THE MITCHELL HOME
Mr. wd Mrs. C. S. Mitchell enter¬ tained a family house party for the holldar season at their hospitable home oa North Main street.       The
list pastor of Rlnard, officiated. | The bride was becomingly attired In white taffeta, heavtiy beaded. Her bouquet was roses. ' Mr. aad Mrs. Powell left on train No. 1 tor a bridal trip to St. Louts. After January 1, 1921, they will be at home to their friends in Flora. The bride was bom and has spent most of her life in this vicinity and is well known to many ot our people. Ske Is a splendid girl ot christian character and will make a helpmate indeed tor the roan that has ehoeen her as a companion.
Mr. Powell is a native ot Wayne cOunty.' His parents live near Rln¬ ard. For several years he bad been train auditor tot the Cotton Belt railroad with headquarters at St. Lonls.
THE "JOLLY TEN" ENTERTAINED WITH YULETIDB PARTY
A Christmas gift party held by Mlss.Llda Cummins ooourred at her home on North Mala street last Wed¬ nesday evening, and her guests, members of the club, heartily en- Joyed the delicious six o'clock dinner oonsistlng ot pressed meat and let¬ tuce sandwiches, pickles, ice cream and several variety ot cakes. The dining table was prettily decorated with a diminutive Christmas tree, as a center piece, and the rooms were gala with festoons of green and red.
Each member prepared a gift and after the usual exchange ot gifts games afforded much merriment. A number of boys came in for an eve¬ ning of tun, and a general good time.
Miss Lida's guests were: Misses Mary . McDonald, Helen Edwards Marguerite Bowman,. Marjorle Chickedanti. Marjorie Oolden, Alma Meyer. Callsta HcCauUy, Audrey Karr. Margaret Phillips, and Messrs. Frank Smith, Clyde Edmund Judy, Luke Crickman, Theodore Porter, Malcolm Laws, Curt Venable, Donald Rich, Donald Tatman Harold Wine- land.
TWO ARB INJURKD
I yard st aid- ¦aogooe   iwr
The Star Grocery, one ot the lead ,        ^ „        ....„„.„
ing grocery s^ree in the city, was ««»fts were Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ally put out of business by fire about  4 i «nd  Miss Lily Hill, of Olney;   Mist
o'clock Sunday morning. The tire was discovered by Patrolman Mar¬ shall, who turned In the alarm. The blaze started In the south end of the building upstairs and that part of the building was destroyed. The stock of groceries in the north part of the building was badly damaged and I most of it practically ruined smoke and water.
The stock was owned by Balmer. Wlnans & Co. and the building by J. M. Wlnans.' Mayor Frlschle directed operations against the fire and soon had it under control.
Marlon Ally, of St. Louis; Miss Malme Hill, of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Hemphill and Charles Jr., of this city. ^
CANDY KITCHEN ROBBED.
Last Saturday night thieves foi-c- by ed an entrance Into the Greek Candy Kitchen and secured about 140 In money. ^ The entrance was made from rear of building. There Is no definite clew, though the tr'equent robberies of late have caused Flora The damage' business  firms  to  believe that  local
to the stock and buildings was well' talent is doing the work. covered by insurance, it was stated. —Olney 'rimes.
FIRE  IN  NOBLE'S  BUSINESS SECTION.
Last Thursday night a disastrous conflagration visited the business section'of the village of Noble and wiped out three business buildings and badly damaged a fourth build¬ ing.
Three grocery stores, conducted by Anderson A Co., M. F. Bruner and Wt M. Barnes, were burned and the fire was stopped after It had badly damaged the brick building to the wast. The iMiildings destroyed were frames and were located on the north side of the main business street. The tire occurred sbout midnight and very little was saved from the stores.
EBfTBRTAINS  FRIENDSHIP  CLUB MEMBKRS
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Assisted by her mother, Mrs. Ross Kltle/, Miss Jeanette Kltley was. hostess to a merry group of girls at her pretty home on Vincennes Ave., Dec. 22. Her guests were the mem¬ bers of a Uttia social club known as the "Friendship Girls". Games and contests were enjoyed,.-«dso dolidous refreshments of cake, peachos, and cocoa. The Christmas gift box wap also opened with great fun and laughter. Thoee present, B^relyn Biadley, MareeUa -Borsley, Bisther Blottor, Margaret Cox, Virginia Pot¬ ter.
SVGQlitT AGAIN IX  BUSINKHS.
The first ^-the week V. O. 3ug- gett re#urehased the restaurant known as "Doc's Place," from Chas. and Grant Venable, to whom he sold the business some weeks since. Mr. Suggett took charge of the business on Wednesday and will conduct it at the same place.
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, It has pleased the Divine Providence to remove from our midst our dearly beloved neighbor. Nan Clement, to the great beyond to join the Innumerable throng that has gone on .before.
Resolved, That we, the members of Independent Camp No. 5904, R. N. of A., feel that we have sustained a great loat aad do extend to the be¬ reaved fitmlly onr deepest sympathy and eoBUkend them to the can of our Heavealf' Father, who alone Is able to comto^ in time ot such sorrow.
Be It Further Resolved, That we drape our charter for thirty days in memory ot our departed neighbor.
Be It Further Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on oui; mln- nteo, a eopy published in the city papers and a copy sent to tko boreav- ed famtlr.
MAGGIE 8tOAN.
CLARIBBL  GIBSON.
CLARA OOIL.
Committee.
Grant Mtunnna's Aotomobile, HtrurV by a Ford, Is Wreeked-.-Two AroiaUrt.    .,.. :
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the Potts cflf was gtiini:' west on Ninth. ••   •        --    ' ¦;   -¦ ;
The latter struck the Sturman car with such force that It. was thfown to the side of the street and almost completely wrecked. Both Mr. Stur- nuin and Mr. Bothwell Were consid¬ erably bruised and shaken up In the accident, Mr. Sturman Is thought to have possibly had a rib or two frgc- tured.
The occupants of the other car wew uninjured, though the ear tmt somewkat ,daina««d.-<rBltt,„.. Carmel Republican-Register.     '
Tiie comer of Ninth and Mulberry street* and vicinity was a jinx tor automobiles and aujtolsts on Cbrif^t- miiB and the day following. At least four automobiles, it is said, were smashed up in accidents in that ter¬ ritory.
On Christmas day. Grant Stur- man's new Hudson was struck on that corner by a Ford driven by a Mr. Potts, of St. Franclsville, and his car wrecked.    He was driving south
on Mulberry with his brother-in-law.   ._,,   _,_   „„   j„„k,   _^ti.-  ^	
C. H. Bothwrtl. Ot.Bedf 11*, Mo., a>|d jJClt"'  ""v^t  aJ: JL^t^ t^.h?»i
thk   Pnttar 'pnV   WAS   rlTln*-   woit    «n t^'***"**-     >«'' O** *• «tOP t* think
Jack Youiig was a St Loais vt»r Itor last Thursday and Fridky.
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Blotter were Olney visitors Christmas day.
Mr. and Mrs. W. McDonald and children we#e Chicago visitors Christmas.
Mr. aad Mrs. Lee Priest, ot Cov¬ ington, Ky., were Flora visitors thig and last week.,
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lewis, ot Pana, were Sunday visitors In Flora.  '.
Mrs. r. H. VW^t kad ohUdrM spent Christmas with her slster-la- law, Mrs. A. NIoholaa, at Olney.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Diets are via> itlng friends and relatives at Loo- gootee, Ind.
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Bdmiston and children and Mrs. O. C. Bucking¬ ham spent Christmas at ClaremoiU, with Mr. Bdmlston's parent Mr. and Mrs.  J.  Bdmiatoa.
Mrs. H. M. Gordon aad ehttdraa are visiting friends and relatives at Andersoh, Ind.
Mr. aad Mrs. J. B. Hoatk and ohil- dren were Christmas viMtors in Sum¬ ner.
Ralph Berry and Lloyd. Tkomaa took in a big show in St. Loala last FHdar Bight.
Okbe tmlth now n the ot the lott hind toot for a ( rabMt killed ta a grave ¦ltkt..f   80   no  moM Oabo.
An epidemto aeoMod to cobm to the .R. R. boy* oa or akoat twelvo o'eleek aldaight, Dec. ttrti, Vsrioas kiada ot sickness, snek an hniHago, •mlaod backs, spralked irrlstii. a«»- mla<- pMurtto, and attor daly be<ag MMila«4 it developed lato CkHM- nuwIUa aad wanting the Mg teoda.
Rolki flail, who is attekdlag KkiMl at Jaekwtavilla, U spending the kot- Wara to Flora with his parents, Mr. and Mre. C. c. Hall. n MH kgd Mrs. Martin Cramer, of Spring(lald, spent Christmas in Flom with their son, O. L. Cramer..
"The trainmen gave an oyster sup¬ per at their hall last Sunday night, which was veil attgnded and oaioyoa by all, especially by Charley Wade, who ate so mush It was neoeasary to call a taal to take him home.
Dear Editor and readers ot rail¬ road notes. As I kin a oharter mem¬ ber ot the oomMi9oadaBtS|to your paper and think 1 wrote Aotes tor the first Iwne of the 8oat*ierkUllaois Reeord. Will ssy It has In tl^k years gone by been a great pleaskr* to m» ta ysltOathent. And a^w I ant laytng tkrewMlto yott tOTtfl'tkiirni-Uli^ last notes to the Record. ^ Wit do hate to give up. but airesnatanoe* are such that we must do <ao. By wishing you all a happy and a suc- cesatul' New Year and may many bleasings attend you, is the wish ot the writer of the R. R. N.
P. A:—Beg pardon. I moan these afe the last f will write la 19>0u "Au revoir".
'Christmas has come and'gone with many Joys and we tear wHk-many more sorrows to the majoritf ot tk* world. Some who nave an "tnvisikle guest" should truly be happy and many of us who have to jtrlve to get comforts of life are truly happy that we really can do so,
'Tls true the conditions are de¬ plorable  in   many   foreign  cottntries
'ot the untold number of onr owa American children who are bB|t ted, half clothed, and are truly worthy ot help? We all know ot a book whieh says, "Charity begin at home, and w« should observe it more eVMSIy."
CHRISTMAS,HOME  COMINO' REUNION
AND
SPENDnfG VACATION WITH PAR- EBTS AT BanLK GROVE
¦. L. Shumaker have . <n visitors at thair Orav*. tkeir eUIdran. , Liin. BdiS. awl |«l«kd Frank Skoaiakar, of this ^ty; MH. C<donel Crknae aad ehlldma, tX Mkaaoa; Mise Roth Shnmaker, of wgln: Dr. Charles Shumaker, of St. Lonls*
HERS PBOM NEV YORK
Mias Blva Dickoraon, a nurse from mi« island, la speindlttg fh* hoU- daya with her parenta. Rev. Mat Mn. Devaiir and sister.,llN- H.,M. Citai-
OHRISTBIAB WEATHER.
Saturday nlgkt and Sanday quite a snow tell and <tn Moaday morning the mareary *as dowA to about ( kotow Boro. Tbero haa been nome pretty good sleighiaf.
NICK, niior APPLES.
Last rrtday onr good tanaer Mead, &i»t Logan, presaatad tka Baeord €iltor with a flae M <« faaathsB applep of exceptionally tla« flavor.   ThMik*.
GOBI. txjMO Linnrr.
A baby girt kiriviM at ttM kom« of Mr. and kba. Lea Lsata. Tklfd and yoreet ftreata. Tuesday..- D*f. 8t, >1I2«. She kaa bean gifea tka aamp «^ Mary BtU LenU.
C. H. BothwMl, who was shaken up In the accidenf referred to, was formerly a resident of Flora and cashier of the First National Bank. He is now cashier of the Sedalla National Bank at Sedalla, Ho. Thlr Is not "Con's" first accident. Some years ago when a young man he was hit by a Baltimore ft Ohio fast train at Clay City, thro#n about fifty feet. knocked unconscious and was dis¬ abled for many months but recovered and as we all in this county know, has made an excellent citizen and is still doing so.
AWARD NAVAL CROSS TO JOHN B. FLOCKEN.
The Navy Cross has been award¬ ed to John B. Flocken, the latest war medal to be given to him tor his work at the capture ot Bonrsechea. near Ckatean Thierry.
Th* letter from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels, transailtted the medal ia the name ot the praaldent of the TTnltod tSates, specltlas the ward is on tko following citation:
In the capture ot Boaraeaekas. France. June •, Itlt, ba was tvie* kit In tiie lag. bat ha dragged his aatoaiatie rifia two .hundred yarda forward and opaaed tire on an enemy ma- cbtna g«n aad silancad tt<—Ol¬ ney Daily Mail.
A day ot festivities were Indulged ,in on Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. tif. Wood in NortkTFIora when they entertained tl^eir olfndrett. Attar the home coming'and glraatings the exchange of gifts were made, and time went merrUy by; at the noon hour the guests were ushered into the dining room where they found the room and table prettily decorated with Christmas colors, and the din¬ ing table loaded down with good things to eat. Those enjoying the parental home on this occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Farris, ot Mar¬ shall: Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Bunch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennett, Misses Nells and Dorothy Wood, Bimerand George Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood and children, of Flora.
In the evening the merry makers were Joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Priest, of Olneianati, Ofilo; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brentlinger, of Chica¬ go; Mr. and Mra. Oscar Briasaaden. ot Flora. After an en|oyablo even¬ ing tn masle and games ^le guesM daparted at a late hour.
BABOOCK-MARISHAIJU,
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Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Friaad aad son, Harlan D., aaterUlned at tlMir home overCkrtatvarKr. »ni Un. t. W. Fagan, of Odin; Pail Ogden, ot Cliamiwiga; Jack Oowi^, of Chica¬ go; kfiaaaalCoe and MOribal Friend, of CbampiMgn.
Leo Babcock and Miss Lena Mar¬ shall ware united in marriage last Batnrday. Dec. 2t. 1920, at Loa<s- vUla. The coatraetlng parties are waatky, iBdustrions aad are bald la high esteem by ap who know tkaai. Ttor will go to boaaakaapla^ oa the Atborton farm, two aUIaa sevtheast ot Flora.
May these yoang peopla be pros¬ perous and bsvpy M tka wMl ot The Record and tkslr maky frlaada.
WHITE snB|KK or nstmuABM
Loniasille Ovder ot Wklta Skrlae Instatlatton of new oftlaaDi lor tlb» ensutig year will take ttkea aatnr- day .avenlng, Jan. 1, lltl. The mamkara of>tha oader vtt aarva a steyaloek 'dlttner>rtkO^baaNtant ot the M. E. Cburni.
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