Local Youngster Donald Eagan Missing From Mt Vernon
The disappearance of Donald Eagan, a young baker, after leaving Mt Vernon on March 23 remains unresolved. Reports trace his last movements with Hick Fain toward Nashville and Wayne City, with a reward offered for information and local officials and family keenly awaiting news.
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Donald Beagan
Mt. Vernon
Hick Fain
Farina Automobile
Fain
Eagan
Irvington
Ashley Y
Wayne City
Nashville
Donald Eagan
Belle Rive
Faes
Sherif Vogt
Were
Sedbolt
Don
Miss Mae
Claud Jackson
Decatur
Dean
Merritt
Ruby
Carl Meador Joins Evansville Baseball Club
Carl Meador, a local boy and member of the Evansville Three I bail club, has reported to spring training with Evansville. He played through the 1924 season and part of the gar, and hopes for a strong 1925. The Evansville club has about 35 men in spring workouts, with contenders needing to prove their hill value. Post Master Alexander was a Sullivan visitor Thursday.
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Carl Meador
Evansville
Carl
Gar
Golden Wedding Celebration in Foster Township
A large gathering marked the golden anniversary of C. W. Lowe and Edith Ann Jones on April 8 1925 at their Foster Township home. About seventy relatives and friends attended with five couples having fifty years of marriage. Children and relatives shared a noon meal and gifts included a gasoline lamp and a gold piece.
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C. W. Lowe
Edith Ann Jones
Jackson Jones
Manifold
Patoka
Erasmus Jones
Jones
J. W. Jones
Vernon
Alex Massey
J. W. Arnold
Foster
Meredith Doolen
Willie Lowe
Elsie Doolen
Cecil Lowe
Sammie Lowe
Katherine
Frank
Enumclaw
Washington
Ethel Robb
de Witt
Michigan
W. W. Lowe
J. W. Puffer
M. S. Walker
Emmett Jones
Guy Arnold
Merle Jones
Bryan Eagon
May Doolen
Jennie Maham
David Headly
F. M. Robb
C. I. Doolen
Lowe
First 1925 Drawing to Be Held Saturday
The 1925 business men's drawing opens the year with a Saturday event. Prizes are expected to be sizable to attract participation, though the exact program was not confirmed as press time. Local merchants promote weekend bargains and urge shoppers to support regional businesses in Patoka and Centralia.
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Patoka
Centralia
Ford Recovered After Theft Report In Centralia
Miss Helen Chandler was notified by Chief Erwin Kaelin that a Ford stolen from a hitch rack in Centralia on Wednesday night was found in south town that morning. The $300 insurance did not deter Helen as the car was on its way to return.
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Helen Chandler
Erwin Kaelin
Centralia
Forget Easter Shoes at Altoms Peters Shoes Style
A local notice urges readers to remember to visit Altoms Peters Shoes for Easter footwear on Saturday April 11 1925. The piece blends holiday verse with a promotional push highlighting style quality and service.
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Altoms
Mertius Dry Goods Store Encourages Browsing
Come in and look over our Dry Goods. U. R. always welcome at Mertius'.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. R
Mertius
General Election Results Brighten Local Races
Local voters flocked to polls with little drama as several incumbents held office. In Carrigan Bopp narrowly re-elected by over 40 votes. Salem favored Republicans though a shift hints at Democratic gains elsewhere. Fayette County netted a tie on a changed board. St. Louis elected Miller as mayor after a fierce race. Next, two school director seats become open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Pee Kjavon Godel
Sgmo
F. White
Vernon
George Erastus Ballance
George White
George Purcell
Constable
Carrigan
Meredith
Peter Bopp
Bopp
Centralia
Percy Gaston
Salem
Levi East
James Wilson
Tonti
Kinmundy
Foster
Fayette County
Pope
Vandalia
St. Louis
Miller
Igoe
Ira C. Land
Dean Blakinship
School Notes From St Louis Meeting And Student Updates
The article covers a short school vacation for students while teachers attend a meeting in St Louis. Miss Lane's mother died prompting her Wednesday departure. The high school sends a wreath, Juniors plan to spend money from the class play, and juniors assist Freshmen in Miss Lane's absence. Botany class gathers wildflowers outdoors and Freshmen study the Lady of the Lake.
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St. Louis
Miss Lane
Miss Lanes
Sunday School Party At Altoms Draws Large Group
Sunday School members of the Christian Church gathered at Mr and Mrs Dale Altom s home last Friday evening for an enjoyable social event honoring a popular young couple.
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Christian Church Sunday School
Dale Altom
Delassus Buys Hardware Establishment in Martinsville
J. W. Delassus, long discussed as a possible re entrant, has purchased the Simcox corner known as the Bob Simcox home place and taken charge Tuesday of a Martinsville hardware business with annual sales in the teens of thousands. Martinsville sits on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Clark County between Casey and Ves hall, about 20 miles from the state line, with a 1924 July population of 1437. The cited property is now held by a local real estate firm and may be sold before our weekly issue goes to press.
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J. W. Delassus
Simcox Corner
Bob Simcox
Martinsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clark County
Casey and
Veshall
Personal News Roundup From Patoka District
Decatur residents Jack Eagan Louie Wasem Jr Rosa Chandler and others spent Sunday with local families. Cent ral ia visitors Oscar Thalman and wife Patoka shopped Saturday. Viola Thalman of Chicago visiting parents. Van delfia and Assumption residents also in Patoka. milk station discussions with Mulberry Grove contact R J Taylor. Everette Purdue debuts Overland Sedan. Pope’s Johnny Anderson returns after teaching at Stringtown. John Roth of Graham Paper Co St Louis visits Patoka. James Lett Mar on visits. Several staff notes and omissions planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Eagan
Decatur
Louie Wasem, Jr
Rosa Chandler
la Place
Oscar Thalman
Centralia
Viola Thalman
Chicago
Wm. Thalman
Lester Thalman
Vandalia
Carl Simcox
Assumption
John L. Simcox
R. J. Taylor
Mulberry Grove
Patoka
Flossie Etheridge
Ingold
Davidson
Everette Purdue
Johnny Anderson
Pope
Stringtown
John Roth
Graham Paper Co
St. Louis
John Jimmerson
Fred Gilley
Louis Schmidt
Springfield
Elizabeth Williams
James Lett
Maron
Hove
April Fool Party Hosts Crowd at Holland Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs X B Holland a Ladies Fancy Work Club event drew more than forty guests. Simple Simon greeted arrivals as fools caps were handed out and a decor theme of April showers set the mood with mock sales, a burlesque verse set, and a five senses contest won by Mrs Lilly Zobrist.
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X. B. Holland
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Simon
Lilly Zobrist
Aud. Jennings
Fools Society
Ruth Coleman
Josephine Delay
Anna Holland
Mesdames
Grace Blankinship
Bessie Murfin
Helen Pierce
Ida Apple
Ethel Rogier
Donna Jennings
Katie Nattier
Carrie Alexander
Jessie Delassus
Juanita Parks
Letha Wasem
Eunice Altom
Mae Good
Winnie Spurgeon
Loretta Outhouse
Alice Marin
Georgia Cruse
Dean Blankinship
Lloyd Pierce
Elmer Rogier
John Jennings
J. W. Alexander
Walter Parks
Dale Altom
Austin Good
Spurgeon
Elvin DeLay
Orville Genre
John Coleman
Minnie Meece
Chicago
Anna Ballance
Opal Rogier
Decatur
Distribution of Car Load Sent to DeSoto
A detailed list shows the breading distribution of a car load of supplies to DeSoto two weeks ago. Names include Wm Bone J C Ebersohl Attie Helm Charles Wells Isaac Carnaham Joe Webb Wm Murray C A McCord Harry Hyde Martin Murray W E Piper P S Kimmel Joe Vancil John Ebershol Clark Bridges C M Piper Luther Stanley and Varman Bros with varying amounts of hay corn potatoes and flour.
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DeSoto
Wm. Bone
Food Department
J. C. Ebersohl
Attie C. Helm
Charles Wells
Issac Carnaham
Joe Webb
Wm. Murray
C. A. McCord
Harry Hyde
Martin Murray
W. E. Piper
P. S. Kimmel
Joe Vancil
John Ebershol
Clark Bridges
C. M. Piper
Luther Stanley
Varman Bros
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Parks Home
The Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered Friday April 8 at Mrs Walter Parks home. Mrs Ethel Rogier led a Springtime program after the business session. Members and guests enjoyed a floral contest a vocal solo by Miss Dorris Good and a Growth paper read by Mrs Carrie Alexander. Refreshments with Easter decor were served by the hostesses. Guests from Centralia Decatur and Salem joined Lynn Purcell and families visiting the Purcell family in Patoka.
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Ladies Fancy Work
Walter Parks
Ethel Rogier
Dorris Good
Georgia Cruse
Carrie Alexander
Myrtle Saylor
Centralia
Opal Rogier
Decatur
Clara Stephens
J. L. Parks
J. W. Delassus
Death of Little Child
The death of a small child of Mr and Mrs Wilbur McIntyre residents of this place occurred at home here Tuesday after several weeks illness. Funeral and burial services were held Thursday evening. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a member of their family circle.
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Wilbur McIntyre
Death of Grace Hurt in local tragedy
The death of Miss Grace daughter of G W Hurt of this place occurred at the home here early Thursday morning. The funeral and burial will be held this Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
G. W. Hurt
Death of Former Well Known Lady in Patoka
Josie May Farmer Douthitt aged 46 died April 3 1925 in Koch Hospital St. Louis after months of illness. She lived in Patoka with husband Wesley Douthitt and children Eloise Grace Simpson and Charles. A devout Christian, she belonged to the M E church then the International Bible Students. Her funeral was held at the cemetery led by Rev Carlton and Rev J Monroe Smith, with many relatives present. She leaves two brothers and three sisters.
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Koch Hospital
St. Louis
Josie May Farmer-Douthitt
Carleton
J. Monroe Smith
Josie May Douthitt
Aaron
Lucinda Farmer
Patoka
Koch
Wesley Douthitt
Eloise
Grace Simpson
Charles
Methodist Church of
M. E. Church
The
International Bible Students
Sisers
Aller Perry
Shobonier
John Thalman
Ed Thalman
California
Card of Thanks for Wesley Douthitt
We thank our many friends who assisted us during the illness and burial of our companion and mother Wesley Douthitt and Children.
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Wesley Douthitt
Death and Burial of Mrs House Lydia Ann Troth
Lydia Ann Troth born October 28 1870 near Mattoon Illinois died April 25 1925 at age 55 years four months six days She married Woodson H House December 4 1900 who died in 1918 They had six children five died in infancy She joined the Christian church at seventeen She leaves a brother Gus Troth a daughter Louise and two half sisters in Kansas and Lynchburg Ohio and many relatives Card of Thanks thanks friends neighbors and Eastern Star for help and flowers Gus Troth Louise House
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Lydia Ann Troth
Mattoon
Illinois
Woodson H. House
Christian Church
Gus Troth
Louise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander
FORD
Business Men Association
Lynn Purcell
Amboy
Sparta
Georgia
Olga Purcell
Purcell
Miss Grace
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