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VOLUME IX       THE 30vwaiAh, Voi. bi.    No. 8
FLORA. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 3. 1921
NUMBER 20
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35tli ANNIVERSARY LK^C
Annual   Banquet   Held  ai   Home   ot Mr. and Mrs. ft. C. Michels
The Ladles' Reading Club cele¬ brated Its thirty-fifth anniversary at the hospitable home ot Mr. and Mrs.
B. C. Michels on the evening ot Jan¬ uary t'wenty-elgbt.
The decorations were in pink car nations, the club flower, and the re- tr^shment committee consisting ot Mesdames Edith Southwlck, J. C. Scudamore, W. A. Karr andC. E. Duncan served a most delicious din¬ ner. They were assisted In' senrlng by the following young ladles:— Misses Sylva Hanna, Audry Karr and Mary, Martha and Marguerite Bow¬ man.
When the members and their guests were seated the club presi¬ dent, Mrs. Pay Yeck, read a tele¬ gram from F. H. Simpson, Colorado Springs, congratulating the clnb on its thirty-fifth blwhday and regret- tin his Inability to be present.
The  following  menu  was germed: Salted almonds Turkey with dressing
Mashed  potatoes Oravy
Hot rolls Butter
Celery Cranberry   jelly
Crystal  salad
Neapolitan ice cream Cake
Mints Coffee
After a short social hour the en¬ tertaining committee comprising Mesdames H- V. Pixley, Harold Southwlck and Luke Pixley took charge of the evening's entertain¬ ment.
An amusing drama entitled A. B.
C. was presented by the Southwlck Pixley Dramatic Company, and created much merriment and proved most conclusively that our club pos¬ sesses a great amount ot dramatic talent which is shared by tbe hus¬ bands. Mra). Luke Pixley gave a reading "When Company Comes" in her most pleasing manner. Mrs. Harold Southwlck sang "At Dawn¬ ing" with great feeling and expres¬ sion. Both these numbers elicited Buch great applause tbat encores were given.
Music, games and charades com¬ pleted the evening's entertainment and the guests departed at an un¬ usually late hour feeling tbat the thirty-tlfth aninversary ot the club had been a great success. *
The following members and guests were present: Messrs and Mes- dameeW. A. Kar, J. Q. Scuilamore. Luke Pixley, Harold Southwlck, C. S. MKchell, e. B. Hemphill, H. C. Mi¬ chels, W. W. McMahan, J. Bowman, John Hewes.
Col Randolph Smith, RobeH 8ond» amore. Master Charles Edward Hemphill, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Boyles, Dr. and Mrs. C. B.Duncan.
Mesdames Mary L. Hanna, C. S. Cunningham, Faye Yeck, F. H. Simp¬ son, C. Q. Stevens, T. A. Wilson, Cass Weller, Edith Southwiek, Hen¬ ry Leonard'and Anna Bowman.
Misses Eugenia Southwlck, Sallie Lowrey, Audry Karr, Sylvia Hanna, Mary Bowman, Martha Bowman and Marguerite  Bowman.
The    ont-of-town   guests   were: —
Mrs. P.  M. Welsh, of Chicago;   Mrs.
Arthur   P.   Holt,   ot    Parkersburg;
Mrs. Edith Phillips, of Sl Louis.
Pearl   Simpson.  Cor.   Secretary.
30hLY BITNCH HAVE   PARTY
The Chester Edwards home on North Main street was the scene of a happy social time Thursday evening when Miss Helen Edwards was a charming little hostess to a congen¬ ial circle of boys and girls. Con¬ tests games and muHic with fun all. the way thro was thoroly enjoyed. Fmlt jello, cake and chocolate were served to the delight of all.
Those present enoying the hospl- . tality of the Edward's home were: Mary McDonald, Audry Karr, Lida Cummins, Marjorie Qolden, Mar- garate Ph(llips Marjorie Chicadants, Calisa McCaulley, Marguerite Bow¬ man, Alma Meyer, Tommy Stevens, Tod Porter, Luke Crlckman. Prank Smttlh, Donald Tatman, Harold Wlneland, Sidney Kennear, Qlyde Judy ^
FLORA TROUXCE8 OLD   RIVAL
MIMSTERIAIi MEETING
A ministerial meting will be held Feb. 7th, at the Baptist churoh at 7:90 p. m. Everybody cordially In¬ vited to at/tend this service.
Song by the congregation.
Scripture lesson read by Rev. W. 1. Terhune. pastor of the M. E. church.
Prayer by Rev. J. E. Corwin, pas- or ot the Baptist church.
Solo by Mrs. J. E. Corwin.
Paper by Rev. O. W. Zink, paator bt the Christian church. Topic. 'Snare ot Current Events in the Mod¬ em  Pulpit."
Song by the congregation.
Benediction.
B. M., Pierson. Chairman W. I. Terhune, Secretary
DEATH  OF  ROT   MITCHEIiL
T^e death ot Roy Mitchell occur¬ red at his home In Cisne. Tuesday evening. Feb. 1,1921. Mr. Mitchell had been a sufferer for the past iltwo years, before his health failed he was a Baltimore A Ohio engineer and lived In Flora with his tamily.
The deceased ia survived by a  Ife and two small children.
Fnneral serrlo^ wilt be held this morning. Thursday, at Clane.
PROF. W. E. AJfPREWB BB8IONE8
Prof. W. E. Andrews, who was se¬ lected by tbe Board of Directors of the H.-8. T. H. 8. as science In¬ structor has resigned the position. No other appointment has yet been made.
The high school basket ball team ran true to predictions on Saturday night when tbey walloped itlie luck¬ less Olney five by a count of 20 to 16. The game was good, as games go, Flora-Olney games t^lways prov¬ ing to be humdingers. The game was Flora's sixth straight win and OIney's tenth straight loss.
The largest crowd of the season was In attendance, about fifty com¬ ing from Olney to see their favorites lose. The rocifing was more spirited thaa common and 'it was a most en¬ joyable occasion."
. Dale played the same five straight through the game but Coach Rawl¬ ings of Olney tried several combina¬ tions in an effort to leave the Olney ntiodoo for Flora tans to feed. His efforts were fruitless, however, as Flora took the lead in the first min¬ ute of lay and waa never in danger.
The tdam will lay at Mt. Carmel this Friday night, in-~what will un¬ doubtedly be the hardest game of the season.     Mt.   Carmel   has   loat   only
FRACTIONAL CURRENCY
Furnished   Only    by    the    .^wistan't Trpaaorrrs und  Designated   De¬ positories   ot   the    United
States
NOW VALUED  AS    SOUVENIRS
, Fractional   Corrency.    This  note   is l!^° '""J!?^-  .9?® '** ^'°™ ""'' ""* 'ofexchangable tor United States notes
Evansville,   Ind
The second team layed in Louls¬ vlile on Priday night of last week and was defeated by the referee 22 to 16. Flora was ahead at half time but soon after the start of the period the referee chased Simmons when he had two personal fouls on him (a new ruling, perhaps) and then, aided by several fouls Louis won.
On Priday night of this week the seconds will clash wl^h the Bible Orove tlve at the local gym. at great¬ ly reduced entrance fees. Don't miss the game, it threatens to be a thril¬ ler.
A   PLEASANT   SURPRISE   PARTY
A number ot friends of R. J. Cun¬ ningham surprised him Monday night, calling at his home on Fifth street to help him celebrate his birth¬ day anniversary. The natal day was not until Feb. 3, but In order to nrore completely surprise Rex thby decided to visit him Monday night: During the evening games and dan(;ing were enjoyed and Mrs. Cunningham  served  refreshments.
An Interesting feature of the even¬ ing was the birthday cake, lighted with twenty-six candles, and then some. The guests presented Mr. Cunningham with many gifts, such as perfume, bandkerchiefiy- neck ties, shaving powder and many other useful articles.
Those present were:—Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Rex McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. C H Molt, Mr. and Mrs.John He>yes, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Russell and Mr. and Mrs 'R. J. Cunlngham.
FRANK DIXON, LECTI.'RGR
Frank Dixon, wbo wilK lecture here on the Lyceum course, Tuea¬ day evening, Feb. 8, 1921 on "The Indispensable Tools of Democracy," stands in the front rank of platfori^ orators.
"Prank Dixon's lectures on social problems," says Dr. P. W. Ounsaul- us, ot Chicago, "are great and en¬ nobling *iewB of most perplexing questlous. I have , followed him with a consciousness' that no aud¬ ience In America can well afford to omit snch serious and inspiring studies us he presents."
Mr Dixon's lectures are clear, def¬ inite, logical, vigorous and brilliant throughout. He has the rare gec'.us of presenting a weighty theme in A popular fashion, thus at once enter¬ taining and instructing his audience.
ENTERTAINS A BUNCH
OF LITTLE   TOTS
At her pretty home on Seventh Street Saturday Mrs. Cleve Ingles gave a children's party In honor of her Ilttle daughter, Maxine's fourth birthday. Bright faced and happy the "wee ones" came each with a pretty gift tor the birthday child Games and music made the hour fly A fitting close of a happy day was the serving to the.little guests jello fruit, candy and popcorn by Mrs. Ingles. Present John and Martha Jane Tlbbs, Johnnie and' Eddie Fibch, Martha Jane Mann, Donald and Olla Harris. Jackie Laws and Zoe McQueen.
WHERff DISTRICT BASKET BALL TOURNAMENTS WILL BE
This year the District Basket Ball Tournaments wlll he held In the fol¬ lowing 19 cities of Illinois:—Alton, Aurora, Benton, Bloomlngton, Can¬ ton, Centralia, Decatur, Elgin, Oales¬ burg, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSalle, Lawrencevllle, Marlon./Peorla, Quin¬ cy   Rockford,  Shelbyvllle, Urbana.
When this high school Athletic Association first started putting on these tournament In 1909 there were 8 districts and now it takes 19 to accommodate tbe te^ns tbat wish to try tor the state ^:hampionship. Thousands ot people flock to theee tournaments each year   to   support
NEM'   ARRIVAL
Mr. and Mrs. Manley Powell are the proud parents ot a fine boy baby, bora Saturday, Jan. 26, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Powell reside in St. Lonis, The little heir has been named Amos Julian Powell. Mrs. Powell was Miss Lena Croughan before 1^ marriage.
fiOOK   SHOWER
On Feb. 22 a reception and book shower ^vill be held at the library. Everybofly is Invited to come and bring a book to add to the library oollectlon. A mualcal program wlll be given during the evening. Be sure and don't forget the date.
Trainmaster K, S. Pritchett, ot this city, has In his possession a number of interesting relics "Shin plasters" varying in value trom 3c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c and 60 cents. For the benefit of our readers who do not understand we make the follow¬ ing explanation: "Shin plasters" was a slang word applied to fraction¬ al currency Issued in this country many years ago. This currency waa printed on paper and looked much like t^e printed money of today, ex¬ cept It was much smaller. It waa carefully engraved, printed on good paper. It was called "Shin plaster" because It was small. 6n the cur¬ rency   was   printed,   "United   States
MERRY   MATRONS
by Asst Treasurers and designated depositories of United States."
The "Shin plasters" In Mr. Prltch¬ ett's possession are well perserved and the reading Is very distinct.
Specie payment was resumed in 1879. itecalllng an incident that occurred a short time after this. Col. Randolph Smith, who was at that time cashier of the First National Bank of Flora, relates that the bank ordered frora tbe St. Louis corre¬ spondent, the old Valley National Hank $50 in silver dollars and $50 In stiver half dollars. It was just from the mint, and to those of that day the older people, who had not seen silver change since the Civil war closed, and the little children who had never seen silver money ex¬ cept in small quantities, held as souvenirs, this bright silver money was In great demand. Soon as it was leamed tbat the bank was ex¬ changing, 50 cent pieces in silver for thei "ShiU plaster" and that one could trade his one dollar bill tor a bright new silver dollar there was a rush upon the hank and until the silver was gone In exchange for cur¬ rency the bank force h«d all it! could do. Men would rusn In secure one dollar or two fifty cent piece*, the latter being preferred because It would jingle In the poc'ket 4|ike "real" money. The y would rush out exhibit it to anyone they met and then ruBh Jiome to show the folks. It was a great day In Flora and every where In the United States when it was known that our govemment had actually gone upon a sound money basis and that gold and silver would again be plentiful, and that every dollar ot paper Issued by the govemment during the try¬ ing time of tbe 6reat Rebellion would then be worth one dallar In gold.
B. B. GORRELL PAINFULLY
I.\.II?RBD
"E. B. Gorrell, editor ot the Louls¬ vlile Republican, met with a very painful accident last Friday after¬ noon. While descending steps at the court house, some boys care¬ lessly pushed against him, knockiP-B him down. He was Immediately ta¬ ken to his home ahd •the Drs. S'.nly and Dillman were called In and tound that Mr. Gorrell had fractured his left hip and that the ligaments were badly strained, making It ii very painful Injury.
It is quite- a, misfortune for one of Mr. Gorrell's age to met with an accident of this kind, but It is hoped that he will be able to be up and about again before long. At last re- pftrt he was resting easy.
AN OLD OFFENDER
Rev. Guy Kyle, who has confessed to the $212,000 mall robbery at Mt. Vernon week before last is not un¬ known to prior law violations. Some twelve years ago while H. W. Shrin¬ er, of this city was Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, he arrested Rev. Kyle tor bootlegging at Keyes- port in Clinton county. He served six months in jail for this offense.
It is generaly believed he has heen a member. If not the leader of a band of mall robbers and automoblie thieves who have operated with Mt. Vernon as headquarters for the past three or tour years.
AN EVENING OF   PLEASURE
Mrs. Abe Noblltt entertained a number of lady friends at her bome on Fifth street Wednesday evening. The time was spent in playing pro¬ gressive five bundred. In addition to the social time delicious refresh¬ ments were served. The prise was a pretty creton apron won by Miss Dorothea Bowman.
Those present were:—Tbe Misses Dorothea Bowman, Marguerite Kachrofske, Gladys Young, Leslie Taylor, Maude Wilson, Viola Tilton, Mrs. Robert Stanford and the hostess. ¦
BUYS MAIN »TBEET  RE8IDENOE
L, M. Wood has urchased from Mts. Lillie Burgess h^r property on North Main street. It is a nice one- story frame with two Jots, and is centrallyloc^MlgflMP^' Wood and wife wBHSjll|f^(p»JP'''-' lirto their new home. TS'" '¦' ^.atlon was $3200.
ELIZABETH ELNORA OGDEN
A baby girl has arrived at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ogden in Culvert, Ind., bom Jan. 84, 1921. The Ilttle girl has been named Eliza¬ beth Elnora Ogden. Mrs. Ogden be¬ tore her marriage was Mlss Isabelle Smith of this city.
The Merrv^atrons were delight¬ fully entertained by Mrs. R. D. Pinch at her coiy home. Seventh St., Tuesday afternoon.
The hostess had planned several social features and all entered into thetft  whole-hearted.
The "Observation Party" had an Instructive and pleasant memory vis¬ it to the art gallery. Mrs. P. Ton¬ ney and Mrs. J. Bowman had all answers (a painting) correct in the contest. Reminiscences ot St. Val¬ entine wore given the winners. -
The ''Stunts" were well performecl and :he prevailing gpirtt indicated that wu were living In the days pre¬ vious to our M. R. S. degree.
The hostesa served delectable re¬ freshments assisted by her little daughter Marjory, and son, Billle. Dainty bonbon baskets filled with nuts were given as favors.
Thosa enjoying Mrs. Finch's hospitalUy werC' Mesdames Jack Baylor, A. L. Carney, Bd Mann, H, C. Michels, J. Bowman, R. J. Cun¬ ningham, C. E. Hemphill, Robt. Jef¬ ferles, Chas. Stewart, Earl Taylor, Earl Arbuthnot, S. E. PJrtle, E. R. Bailey, Ferdinand Tonney. Invited guests were:—Mrs. W. H. Richards, Mrs. H. M. Cummins, and Mrs. W. F.  Falrchlld.
The members declared Mrs. Finch a charming hostess upon meandering to  their  respective  homes.
THE DAIRY COW
IS ECONOMICAL
I'lillxrs tioarHf Material, Inedible to
Humans, and Turns  Thrm   Into
FjhmI   .Mnt)>ninl
\V. BIRt'H OWNER OK FINK  COW
A GOOIA WOMAN GONE
TO  HER  REWARD
Mary E. (Cook) Gray was horn near Rinard, 111., Feb. 18, 1852, and died at her home In Wayne count v. III., Dec. 29, 1920, aged 67 years, 10 months,  and  13  days.
She was 'married to John Oray Nov. 19, 1868. To this union seven children were bora. Three- -.Muttle, Edgar and Elsie, have passed away, and four survive, namely: Pearly, James, Lily-and May. ,LUy, who Is Mrs. B. Croughan, lives In Mimtuna. She was present at tbe fu:i