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VOLUttE IX TBKJOVBttMl^VoLSt.      Ko. 80
^ORA. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 28. 1921
NUMBER 45
lARD SDKFACING
STATE AID ROAD
Between iKtaisrille and Flora Prom¬ ised by Btate Highway Commis- aioB to Clay Oo^iBty Committee
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Last week a committee-of three, 'composed of G. O. Lewis, Col. J. Black Tanner and L. M. Wood, rep¬ resenting the Flora Commercial-Club and Sheriff H. N. McElyea and coun- «ty Road Supervisor Vlrgll Vandyke, Of Louisville, were in Springfield, interviewing Oov. Small and Col. C. R. Miller, Director Dept. of public Work^ and Buildings, and S. E. Bradt, Superintendent of Highways, regarding hard surfacing of the atate aid road from Louisville to mora
The importance of living this seven miles of road hard surfaced this year was laid before the author¬ ities, showini^ how necessary it was to have winter road connections wtth the eounty seat so as to reach there from Flora. Ciay City, Xenia and the southern part ot the county, thus connecting up with the B A O. main line of railway.
'The Justness of tbe plea had weight with those in authority at, Springfield, and assurance was giv¬ en the committee that plana and apecifications for tfae hard surfacing of this strip ot road would be made at once, and that, la all probability, they would be ready to advertise for bids tbe third week of August tbis year.
Division Engineer Hathaway, of Effingham, went over the grade a few dajTB ago ofticially endorsed the wotif as being ready for the slab.
The people of Louisville, Flora, and other places in Clay county, can assisit the state road commission in gating contractors to bid on this road work for it will be necessary to get the contract let below f 30,000 per mile, or the bids will be rejected. This seven mlles of road connecting tbese two itowns is a most important read ot Clay county and prospects Jire now most excellent for the be- iglHPing ot hard surfacing tbts year.
1%e authorities at Springfleld jtr^ted the committee with 'every iaonrlesy and were willing tq do the iMsot ther possibly could to carry out Itte wishes of the people of Clay fDonnty."
A fesolntloa paesed by the Flora Commercial Club of 100 members, was filed wtt hthe state commission asking immediate action on the hard anrfacing.
nidlAnd trail to be niutary road
Federal Sorreyor Called Here From
Mfehigaa to Make Initial
Snrvey
L. MILDRED HEMMICK
WENT TO SAILOR
RPBINGt^ FOR OITTINO
A most enjoyable outing took place at Sailor Springs, a well-known resort ot ye old days, last Friday when a paity from Flora went there tor the day. The all had the time of their life, eating and boat riding. They enjoyed the eats as a rare treat in tbe way of picnic style.
The party consisted of the follow¬ ing: Mrs. John Barker, Mrs. C. L. Harwood, Mrs. J. Bowman, Mrs. C. O. Stanford; the Misses Mary, Martha and Marguerite Bowman, Oladys Barker, Cora Edtth Harwood, Dorothy Anderson Virginia Mann, Pauline McCauliyi Mary Cummins, Leona, Fr ancis, Virginia and Ma^er Chas.. Stanford. They were Joined by Mrs. Emma Black, of Clay City.
WILL    PHOTOGRAPH    HIKWIKAX.
Thla week H. P. Kilby aod aassist- ant surveyoM in the'winiy of the Federal ge|verhment/''VP Mnning. the lines and making- leviris of the ot the old VIncennes and Bast. St^ Louis State Road in the victnlty of Flora. They will be followed In a few days by another party who wtll complete the survey and make photo¬ graphs.
We learn that these men, though governn^nt surveyors are working under the direction of the state high¬ way department with tbe view to tbe early  construction   of  a  hard  road.
This road, we understand. Is to be constructed by/ the state and feder- .al authorities jointly, and is to be a part of the military road over tbe Roosevelt-Midland Trail.
The advantages to the people liv¬ ing along .this route cannot be over¬ estimated. Among these are Its probable early construction, the hea¬ vier' and wider track and the Im¬ mense traffic which wtll be carried over it
A   BAI)  ACCIDENT
Albert Tolliver, nineteen year old son of John Tolliver living west of Flora, was seriously injuried on Fri¬ day evening by bciug thrown from a horse while riding on West North Ave. He was seen thrown to the pavement and was carried Inlto the home of Bd TIsdale where Mrs. TIs¬ dale rendered aid to the unfortunate young fellow. Dr. FairphUd and Dr. Finch, were summonded and on ex- Finch were summoned and on ex- Jurokwi*ttd tbe ligamentalorn. His head and face wore badly lacerated and he was severely bruised by com¬ ing in conthct with the pavement.
MIDLAND TRAIL Hl'RVEVORS
NEARING FLORA
UTTLE  FOLKS  ENJOV  PARTY
At her pretty home on Fifth and Main streets. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Steen entertained a large party of youngsters In honor of her little sister. Margaret Nelle Songer's sixth birthday. She was as¬ sisted in her duties as hostess by her sister. Miss Evelyn Songer.
A number of games had been plan¬ ned for the enjoyment of the child¬ ren. A peanut hunt was pursued with fun and frolic. Favors of gay- Colored crepe paper hats, were giv¬ ea, also "SqtiBWker" balloons. AH day suckers, ice cream in cones and loake were served generously Mar¬ garet Nelle was showered with many dainty and useful gifts In memory of the day. It was a most happy occasion for all. The guesta were Ruth Drake, Juanita Lindsey, Shirley and Batty Potter, Neil a McCormick, Freeda Mae and Maxine Rich Rob¬ erta and Josephine Buian, Frieda Hewes, Henrietta Cummins. June Ricbards, Marjorie Finch, Frances, Basel and Rath Akers, Maxine and Sarah Dnff, Frankie Akers, Junior Cnnningham
MIBS ALMA METER HOSTE88
One of the summer's detightfut partiea was enjoyed by the yonnger set Jnly 20th when Mtss Alma Meyer Wiivtalaed in the evening f«r a mmiber of frienda. Various games were enjoyed in the yard and a Jolly tbaa paaaed qalekly, The young iIImIiiiiii served refreshments ot angel jfaaC and aherbet. Guests were Ithe Mtaaar That naa Hail, ot Mattoon Joe Catherine Kuykendall of Cairo, Mar¬ jorie Qolden, Marguerite Bowman, Audry Karr. Marjory Chickadentx, Calista McCaully, Dorothy Wood, Marjorle Irvin, Margaret Phillips, Carmen Lindsey, Helen Edwards, Hary McDonald, Lyda 'Cummina, Clara Mann, Messrs. Sidney KInnear, Clyde Judy, Theodore Porter, Thos. Stevens, Luke Crlckman, Kenneth Pittman, Harold Wlneland.
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RETURN    FROM    I^ONETMOON
' Mr. and Mrs Ernest Puckett re¬ turned today. Thursday, from their honeymoon trip to Casper, Wyoming.
Hr. Puckett and bride bave their home on Second and Foeter streets, furnished and ready for occcupancy.
The young couple are well known in Flora. Thoy have kept their marriage a secret for several months. We extend congratnlations and wish¬ es for a long and happy wedded life.
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