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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
8
Sale at the west side of Patéka near the cemetery lists beds bedsteads and bedding furnishings multiple chairs tables dressers sewing machine clock and kitchen items plus new wheelbarrow plow roller lawn mower rubber bath tub and other small articles. Sale begins 1 PM Thursday April 22 with terms announced day of sale.
In Marion County Circuit Court Illinois the case Lloyd W Faulkner vs Berdie Faulkner in Chancery arises from a March 25 1926 bill of complaint. Berdie Faulkner must appear by the fourth Monday in April or the bill may be confessed and a decree entered.
The writer pledges relief from a “worlds greatest mud hole” and mentions corduroy and a planned cinder road to extend to the Park during the work season. He asks for a community decision or approval.
Washington scientists report immense solar activity from 93 million miles away may influence Earth as sun spots grow toward a maximum in 1926 to 1928. While some say cooler trends could emerge, weather impact remains uncertain and daily forecasts unchanged.
The old home of Mary Queen of Scots at Holyrood Palace near Edinburgh has been upgraded with modern heating cooking ranges and bathtubs. Queen Mary and King George plan a visit once installations are complete. antique furniture and curios were added to enhance the historic apartments.
A Santa Barbara County insectary reports a small profit from selling 183000 ladybirds at two cents each after expenses. Entomologist Tf C Greer notes the operation yielded about $100 net this year following the first year’s success in lemon orchards. The program aims to raise 200000 bugs to combat mealy bugs in lemons walnuts and vegetables.
Sheridan Telephone withdraws petition to discontinue service between Sheridan and Sprague Arkansas after opposition by a single subscriber.
Mrs Smith laid to rest at Centralia cemetery. Body of her husband Rev Chas Smith to be moved from Patoka cemetery to Centralia cemetery soon.
Mrs Lucy Green died at her home east of town just before noon Thursday after a brief illness. The funeral is set for 2 PM Friday. Her husband had been in Kentucky dealing with his brother’s grave illness and returned home moments before Mrs Green’s death as the brother’s condition worsened.
Betty Jean Whitehurst born near Vernon Illinois July 26 1924 died April 8 1926 at 1 year 8 months 13 days. Survived by father John Whitehurst mother Maud sister and brothers William and Dale. Funeral held at Vernon home April 9 1926 conducted by Rev J Kapps with burial in Farmers Cemetery.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped during our daughter's and niece's illness and passing. Appreciation for floral offerings and Rev. Kapp's encouragement and sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. John Whitehurst and children and Mr. and Mrs. Orvel West.
Samuel Burton Lawrence died March 28 1926 at age 54 after building a farm home in Pope township Fay ette County Illinois from timber land. He married Emma Karnes December 2 1912 and resided in Litchfield before returning to the farm. He leaves a wife two brothers J B Lawrence Neoga W W Lawrence Patoka and sister Mrs U G Mills Urbana. Community mourns his loss and the obituary could not be published last week due to unusual circumstances.
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