Primary election results point to Frank Smith in state race
The 1926 statewide primary highlighted Frank Smith defeating Senator McKinley by 150000 in the Republican column while Kinney topped Stratton for State Treasurer. In the Democrat roll, Brennan won the Senate nomination with Bauer and Lager chosen for the 42nd District. County picks favored Smith for Sheriff, Wilson for Judge, and Winkler for Treasurer amid mixed local results in Vernon and Fayette counties.
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Patoka
Col
Frank Smith
Jesse Vursell
Jess
Sheriff
Vernon
McKinley
Smith
Stratton
Kinney
Yates
Rathbone
Congress
Telford
Kilburn
Branson
Welch
Patterson
Wilson
Deadmond
Kramer
Harker
Wursell
Duncan
Beasley
Winkler
Miss Blair
Percy Gaston
J. M. Emerson
McMackin
Bauer
Lager
Judge
Davidson
Finn
Griffin
Betts
Brunton
Ballance
Carson
T. E. Irvin
Schultz
George Purcell
May
Brennan
Effingham
Clinton
J. E
Whoopy
Irvin
Kinsley
Fayette County
Fred Woolsey
Peterson
Green
Effingham Editor Gravenhurst Visits Patoka
Editor Gravenhurst of the Effingham Democrat stopped in Patoka for a brief visit last Wednesday, meeting local residents and gauging community interest.
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Gravenhurst
The
Effingham Democrat
Longtime resident attends primary unassisted vote
Grand Pa Blerritz, a 94 year old Democrat and the community's oldest citizen, attended Primary Tuesday and cast a Democrat ballot without any help or glasses.
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Grand Pa
Thread From Eye Restores Margaret King's Sight
Mrs. Margaret King of Stony Point long blind in one eye had a thread removed by Dr. Hirsch in Haverstraw. The thread entered her eye at work in a coat factory eleven years ago and her sight returned after the removal, astonishing both patient and doctor.
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Haverstraw
N. J
Margaret King
Stony Point
Local notes report health, visits and arrivals in Patoka
Community members note plants ready for setting out and flowers. Jeff Smith and Miss Mae Lane visit Bloomington relatives. Miss Minnie Simcox visits home folks from St Louis. John Anderson from Shobonier visits Patoka. Farmers Frank Horjess and Maurice Ballance appear in Patoka and White Haven school pupil ill. Several townsfolk improve after illness including George Hintz Virgil Walker and attorney George W. Smith in Centralia Hospital. Floyd Martin and family visit. Ingolds plan move to Patoka. Dale Alcom departs for St Louis with Peters Shoe Co. J H Davis family travel to Florida Crescent City for months.
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Jeff Smith
Mae Lane
Bloomington
Minnie Simcox
St. Louis
G. Simcox
John Anderson
Shobonier
Patoka
Frank J. Horjess
Alma
Maurice Ballance
White Haven
George Hintz
Virgil Walker
George W. Smith
Salem
Centralia
Willie Martin
Benson
Macon County
Decatur
Floyd Martin
Corn Belt
H. G. Hudspeth
A. J. Ingold
Greenville
Hill Bros
Dale Alcom
Peters Shoe Co
Rev. Hill
Urbana
J. H. Davis
Crescent City
Florida
Mr. Davis
Florida City
Census Counts Americans and Germans in Paris
Latest census reports 50 000 Americans and 60 000 Germans living in Paris. Economic figures show New York gold imports 12 000 dollars for a week, exports 523 000 dollars. Italy pays 10 million to Britain on war debt. Germany unemployment dips slightly in February. Shoe heel plate inventor earns 15.10, toe plate 75 000. Nebraska University business research cites 40 900 grocers fail annually.
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Paris
New York
Supreme Court
Italy
Great Britain
Germany
Nebraska Uiversity
Home, Dad and the Boy by Frank H. Cheley
A father writes that true greatness lies in shaping a boy’s life rather than chasing wealth or status. Emphasizes being a real father over public recognition, and urges fathers to be worthy role models for their sons and country.
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Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Who's Who
America
Local Couple Wed in Salem
Announcement of the marriage in Salem on Thursday afternoon April 15 between Miss Flora Houston and Mr. Harry Easton. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Houston of Patoka, is a P H S graduate class of 19. The groom, son of Mr Sue Easton, is an Amboy Division extra fireman and local farmer. They will reside at the Easton farm and receive friends there.
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Salem
Flora Houston
Harry Easton
John Houston
Patoka
Sue Easton
Amboy
Easton
Our City Ticket Next Tuesday
Citizens vote next Tuesday on a single city ticket for trustees. The outgoing incumbents are described as capable and progressive, serving Pa toka interests. The note urges voters to support them despite varying views, stressing a common goal for the city.
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Politi
Patoka
In Memoriam Mrs. T. M. Cole
In loving memory of Mrs. T M Cole who departed this life October 25 1925. A happy home we once enjoyed and the memory still. Death has left a vacant place this world cannot fill. We think of you when alone. Sadly missed by husband and children.
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T. M. Cole
Williams Barn Destroyed By Fire And Losses
Lightning struck and burned down George Williams barn killing two horses and destroying feed and farming tools. Loss estimated around 1250 dollars with about half covered by insurance, causing serious inconvenience to Mr Williams.
Mud Hole Road Improves Under Local Farmer Effort
The mud hole is becoming navigable as West of town farmers, hired by Trustee Irvin, improve the road. Additional cinders planned to speed improvement and restore easy travel in the near future.
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Lour
Irvin
Bakery Sale Planned by Christian Church Aid Society
The Christian Church Aid Society announces a bakery sale on Saturday, April 24 in Patoka to raise funds for their charitable program and community needs.
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Christian Church Aid Society
Patoka
County Court Probate for Estate of J M Outhouse
Estate of J M Outhouse filed inventors approved and valued. apprisement bill filed and approved in county court proceedings.
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J. M. Outhouse
Township reports delayed in next Register
The township reports of Carrigan, Foster and Patoka townships will be in next weeks Register.
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Carrigan, Foster and
Patoka
Navy develops underwater torch to melt steel in sunken submarines
The United States Navy has perfected a hydrogen and oxygen torch that operates under water to melt and cut steel up to inch thick. Devised to access sunken subs like S-51 off Block Island, the device uses compressed air to protect the flame, enabling entry to inner compartments and potential rescue of crews.
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New York
United States Navy
Block Island
Ellsberg
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Reed Divorce Suit Filed in Decatur Circuit Court
Anna Reed filed a divorce bill against her husband Harry K. Reed in Decatur circuit court on Tuesday. She cites desertion as the cause. The couple married in August 1899 and lived together until January 1924.
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Anna Reed
Harry K. Reed
Decatur
Mrs George Wasem Undergoes Operation at Decatur Hospital
Mrs George Wasem underwent an operation at Decatur and Macon County Hospital on Wednesday and is reported doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Bring in your eggs, any quantity, highest market price in cash or goods at Altoms.
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George Wasem
Decatur and
Macon County Hospital
Altoms
Collision example in class elicits twin remark
A teacher explains collision to a group of young students. The class clown quips that twins are a collision, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding in a short anecdote.
Gas In Kitchen Sparks Rescue at Central High
Mrs. Helen J. Burhans was found unconscious in her kitchen with gas pouring from an open range jet after a nearby water boil. Miss Nellie McConnell, visiting to learn why classes were not held, alerted authorities and helped save the teacher, who is now recovering.
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Superior
Wis
Helen J. Burhans
Central High School
Nellie McConnell
Petit Jury List for Marion County Circuit Court Apr 1926
The record lists first and second two week terms of the Marion County Circuit Court jury panel for April 1926 with jurors assigned to districts including Centralia Kinmundy Iuka Patoka Salem Romine Sandoval and other towns. Names include Tonti Homer Osborn Basil Sul ens Kinmundy Otis Hines Tony Young and many others such as Frank Zick Emil Osterholtz Fred R. Kelly Wm Crane Ross Adams Enoch McClelland Ernie Neiss F H Eastman Earl Ross Ralph Willis.
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Marion County
Illinois
Tonti
Homer Osborn
Basil Sulens
Kinmundy
Otis Hines
Tony Young
Omega
C. W. Hadden
Centralia
Frank Zick
Emil Osterholtz
Fred R. Kelly
Wm. Crane
Ross Adams
Enoch McClelland
Ernie Neiss
F. H. Eastman
Earl Ross
Ralph Willis
Iuka
Frank Young
B. E. Hindman
Dalrymple Appointed Inspector in Lawrence County Oil Wells
Smith Dalrymple has been appointed as Inspector of Oil Well Plugging in Lawrence County. He will ensure that dead wells are properly sealed under state and federal law, and will bill the county for his services. Dalrymple also runs The Last Chance grocery with ownership, keeping a busy schedule.
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Smith Dalrymple
Lawrence County
Smith
Boys and Girls Club Meeting Saturday at Patoka Bank
All boys and girls near Patoka invited to join calf club or other club work. Meeting at Patoka Bank on Saturday at 1 30 P M to organize calf club for boys and sewing club for girls.
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Patoka
Patoka Bank
Death and Burial of Mrs. H. L. Ballance at Patoka
Mrs. Hiram Ballance died after a week long illness in Patoka Illinois on April 10 1926. Elizabeth Smith Ballance born April 30 1852 married Hiram Ballance in 1872 leaves a daughter Lizzie Walton and four sons among relatives and church members. The community gathers at M B and B Church South for funeral led by Rev R E Willis with Rev J M Smith assisting.
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Bonsgeseein
H. L. Ballance
Patokas
Patoka
Ballance
Elizabeth Smith
Britton
Mahala Smith
Ill
Hiram Ballance
Clementine Campbell
Lizzie Walton
William
Leroy
Thomas
Lester
Clarence Campbell
Chicago
Kate Gray
Tenti
Fannie Nichols
Kansas City
John Hines Lof Tonti
William Hines
Salem
M. B&b. Church South
R. E. Willis
J. M. Smith
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Illness and Burial
We express sincere appreciation to those who assisted during our mother’s illness death and burial. Thanks to the local station agent for aid at personal discomfort the telephone exchange Sunday school Rebekah lodge Rev Willis and Bro Smith for comfort and cheer May heaven bless you The Children
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Rebekah Lodge
Willis
Bro. Smith
Death of Mrs. C. S. Smith in Centra lia
Mrs. C S Smith died at her daughter’s Centra lia home on Monday after a brief illness. She had recently moved to the area and was bedfast for several days before being moved to her daughter’s residence. Local Rebekahs and Ladies Klan of Patoka assisted at the funeral Thursday afternoon. Continued on Page 8.
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Col Frank Smith
Geoge Brennan
Frank L. Smith
Cheley
Denver
Colo
OUR City Ticket
Memoriam
George William’s
Frank Elefritz
Call
Petit Jury
Carrigan
Bert Misenheimer
Geo. Quick
Raccoon
Claude Duvall
Wm. McBrierty
Marion County Circuit Court
John Gough
Glen Leutfeld
J. C. Aldridge
T. H. Miller
Bert Means
W. C. Winkler
Ammie Schultz
E. A. Smith
Erwin Smith
Pink Goff
W. C. Chapman
Cecil Potter
C. F
G. A. Nattier
Haines
Willa Hargis
John Watson
Donald Kagy
Joe Bauman
J. N. Chance
Romine
Truman Fields
J. E. Meador
Foster
Arch Arnold
Edd Head
Dalrymple
Lawrence CO
C. S. Smith
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