Political rally outlines party control in Salem meeting
Republicans of Marion County held a Salem gathering last Monday in the court room electing Percy Gaston as chair and Levi East as vice. Delegates to the Springfield State Convention were named for both parties amid campaign rhetoric and organization notes.
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Marion County
Salem
Percy Gaston
Centralia Wheel Horse
Levi East
J. M. Emerson
Patoka
June Smith
Judge Wilson
W. G. Murphy
E. R. Telford
Springfield
R. J. Branson
Centralia
H. A. Cunningham
E. D. Telford
W. A. Stoker
C. L. McMackin
Homer Ford
A. J. Johnson
Mark Cunningham
Frank Kennedy
Sandoval
C. A. James
Henry Young
E. B. Fyke
James Wilson
Fred Wham
W. G. Wilson
Cecil Kell
Woman’s Organization
Democratic Chamber
Grand Jury Room
Max Prill
W. B. Roberts
Marion County Democrat
M. H. Prill
Scott Wooley
W. H
W. H. Wade
George Purcell
W. H. Hathaway
Death and Burial of Margaret E McConnel
Margaret E Wright born October 24 1841 in Clinton County Illinois died April 18 1926 aged 84 years 5 months 25 days. She married John M McConnel August 27 1859 and had four children. Survived by one daughter Mrs John Holt seven great grandchildren eight great great grandchildren one brother James T Wright and one half sister Mrs Sam Wisher. Funeral by Rev J L Kapp at home Monday 2 PM. Interment Tillman cemetery.
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Margaret E. Wright
Aphex
Nancy Wright
Wasorn
Clinton County
Illinois
Marion County
Old Fostersburg
Presbyterian Church
North Fork
John M. McConnell
John Holt
Arnold Chapel
James T. Wright
Farina
Sam Wisher
Springfield
Ill
Paul Ehrat
J. L. Kapp
Tillman Cemetery
Thanking Friends and Neighbors for Sympathy
Relatives of Margaret E. Mc Connell extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their sympathy and floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ehrat express appreciation.
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Margaret E. McConnell
Paul Ehrat
Former Patoka Family Now in Florida
A letter from the C. V. Farmer family says they are in Miami after wintering there. Their son Leland works for a large oil company in Tampico and is on a month long vacation in Miami. The rest of the family plans to travel home via Patoka on their way to Denver.
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C. V. Farmer
Havana
Cuba
Miami
Florida
Leland
Tampico
Mexico
Patoka
Denver
Rarefied air used to kill moths in stored goods
Washington scientists from the Department of Agriculture show rarefied air can kill moths and other insects inside locked trunks. After exposing trunks to one fifth to one thirtieth of normal air for days, moths die and the method reportedly surpasses fumigation in effectiveness.
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Washington
A. Back
R. T. Cotton
Department of Agriculture
Rebecca Quayle Leaves Patoka For Macon Home
Mrs. Rebecca Quayle, a longtime Patoka resident, has moved to the Eastern Star Home at Macon to spend her remaining years. She can no longer care for herself and has many warm friends hoping for her happiness there as her children are scattered across the west coast Idaho and Decatur. Knight Templars Will Visit Mattoon.
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Rebecca Quayle
Lynch
Patoka
Eastern Star
Macon
Quayle
Idaho
Decatur
Knight Templars
Mattoon
Big Masons Meet in Illinois Draws Centralia Lodge
O A Nattier and T B Walker attend Commandery in Centralia on Thursday night. Cyrene Commandery plans a special train to the Mattoon Ascension Sunday big meeting with families. A special excursion rate is offered. Train leaves Centralia at 8 am returns at 6 pm. All aboard for the Biggest Meet in Illinois as far as the Uniform Bank of Masons is concerned in 1926.
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O. A. Nattier
T. B. Walker
Centralia
Cyrene
Edinburg County Sheds Light On Midnight Disturbance
Deputies discover a 150 ballon plant of mule talk and a complete still at a vacant Edinburg residence after an early morning disturbance. No one was home, though neighbors reported activity and a man named Ed Stretch is said to have rented the place.
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Edinburg County
Ed Stretch
Births Reported From Local Families
March 24 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gus Murray March 25 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edward Rebbe April 9 a son to Mr and Mrs Chas Lutz April 10 a son to Mr and Mrs Wilmer Meador April 13 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Andrew Hanson April 15 a son to Mr and Mrs Ross Higgins
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Gus Murray
Edward Rebbe
Chas. Lutz
Wilmer Meador
Andrew Hanson
Ross Higgins
Former Patoka Resident Jennie Spencer-Farmer Dies in Salem
News reached here Thursday of the death at her Salem home of Mrs. Jennie Spencer-Farmer after months of illness. She was the widow of Squire Farmer of Patoka and lived here years ago. Four years ago she moved to Salem with her sister Ella Spencer. The funeral was Friday afternoon with Rev. O H Free officiating. Burial in East Lawn cemetery. Mr and Mrs Zera Farmer and D R Livesay attended.
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Salem
Jennie Spencer-Farmer
Squire Farmer
Patoka
Ella Spencer
H. Free
East Lawn
Zera Farmer
D. R. Livesay
For Sale Piece Lot and Pigs by John Pugh and Rog er
One hand lawn mower in fine shape overhauled and sharpened cheap see John Pugh at House. For sale purebred Chester boar with a weanling pigs J W Roger.
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John Pugh
Chester
J. W. Roger
Home Dad and the Boy by Frank H Cheley
Advice from Frank H. Cheley on fathers inspiring virtue in sons. Emphasizes mutual respect, constructive influence, and setting a practical example through finances, dating guidance, and fostering a strong will for boys. Denver, Colorado.
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Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Gators Eat Dynamite Halt War on Lizards
In Cameron parish Louisiana the marsh gators halted the war on muskrats after dynamite from oil prospectors’ seismographic tests was found in a big alligator’s stomach. A post mortem revealed sticks, raising fears of bullets hitting such morsels.
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Beaumont
Texas
Caméron Parish
Louisiana
Paul Troyer Stricken With Appendicitis In Centralia
Paul Troyer, a 1926 Patoka High School graduate and member of the P. H. S. Basketball Club, fell ill in Centralia last Wednesday with appendicitis. He was rushed to Vandalia Hospital Saturday, operated on, and remains in critical condition with uncertain prospects for recovery.
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Centralia
Paul Troyer
Vandalia Hospital
Paul
Patoka High School
New Creation Through Suffering in Biblical Teachings
The piece argues that Jehovah planned a new creation through suffering, citing Abel's sacrifice, Isaac, atonement day offerings, and Jesus. It notes believers must endure persecution and tribulation to enter the kingdom, with phrases from Jesus and apostles about suffering and perseverance.
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Jehovah
Jesus
Abel
God
Cain
Abraham
Issac
Christ
Arkansas Deed Transfers Land to Jesus Christ
A warranty deed filed in Bardy Arkansas conveys 160 acres northeast of the town to Jesus Christ. Clarence H. Powell of Jefferson Iowa signs the document dated February 16, acknowledging the transfer by the Savior who allegedly purchased earth’s rights by his life. Witnesses J E Watson and W H Young and notary J L Lindsey of Greene County Iowa certify the act.
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Bardy
Ark
Sharp County
Clarence H. Powell
Jefferson
Iowa
Jesus Christ
Here
Redeemer
Savior
J. L. Lindsey
Greene County
J. E. Watson
W. H. Young
Oldest bone skates dated to fifth century B C found
In Prague a museum displays the world’s oldest ice skates dating to the fifth century B C. Crafted from cattle bone, the blade is formed by flattening one side and perforating ends for leather straps. The bone’s natural curve at the ends locks the foot and shapes the running edge.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Former Vernon Man Loses Wife In Effingham Death
Carl H. Little, formerly of Vernon, suffers loss as his wife dies in St Anthony Hospital Effingham Friday night from double pneumonia following a nervous breakdown. She was formerly of Pana and well known in the area. Her funeral was held Sunday in Effingham conducted by Rev J F Shafer of the Effingham M E Church.
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Carl H. Little
Vernon
Local Lady Weds Bennie Howard in Saturday Rite
Miss Bessie Hathaway youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway married Bennie Howard of Troy at Rev. Willis M E South Church. Ceremony last Saturday afternoon followed by a departure on the evening train to Decatur to visit relatives and friends over Sunday. Bride well known and highly respected. groom known to only a few families.
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Bessie Hathaway
John Hathaway
Bennie Howard
Troy
Willis
M. E. South Church
Decatur
Circuit Court to Convene Monday With Local Officials
The April term of Circuit Court opens Monday morning with Judge Dove of Shelbyville presiding. Representatives include Joe Bates and John Simcox as grand jurors from Patoka township, George Headley from Foster, and A. J. Britt from Carrigan.
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Judge Dove
Shelbyville
Joe Bates
John Simcox
Patoka Township
George Headley
Foster
A. J. Britt
Carrigan
Locals note visitors and property moves in Patoka area
Locals report visits from La Place and Decatur residents including Miss Rosa Chandler and family. Jake Libell from Shobonier stopped by Patoka Monday. Prof Delay drives a new coupe and Orville Genre a roadster amid other unknown new autos. R T Baldwin and wife sold their home to Clark Simcox and plan to move to Decatur and Quincy.
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J. B. Miller
LaPlace
Ira Robinson
Dale
Decatur
Rosa Chandler
Chandler
Helen
Jake Libell
Shobonier
Prof. Delay
R. T. Baldwin
Clark Simcox
Baldwin
Quincy
Patoka
Teacher prompts a sentence with defense defeat and detail
The teacher asks for a sentence using defense defeat and detail to illustrate word usage. The task focuses on combining the three terms into a coherent example sentence.
Local Notes on Visits and Shops in Patoka Area
Howard Riley and Robert Caldwell visited Mt. Olive Tuesday. New shipment of Ideal washing machines with cedar tub offered at 13.75 by Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co. Ice boxes also from the same store. Dale Altom of Peters Shoe Co. visited over Sunday. Roy Griffin and family visited from Ramsey. Ted Tucker and family from Decatur spent Sunday with Andrew Foster. Lisle Gray and Elmer Belcher shopped in Sandoval. William Perry and family from Schulconier visited Centralia. Mrs. Underwood returned home from Piper City. Sallie Porter, formerly with relatives at Chrisman, returned to Patoka. G. W. Willett and wife from West Stringtown visited J. C. Griffin. Mrs. Julius Neilson and son visited Mrs. Nichols. Mrs. Walter Parks and daughter Virginia and Mrs. J. L. Parks drove to Decatur Tuesday. John Thompson looked after Staunton business and visited friends. Charles Humes and family in Mali?tria spent Sunday with Mrs. Chandler and Helen. Mrs. Wernsman returned home after visiting relatives in Decatur and Macon County Hospital contact.
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Howard Riley
Robert Caldwell
Mt. Olive
Just
Patoka Hdw
Furn. Co
Furn
Dale Altom
Peters Shoe Co
St. Louis
Patoka How
Furn, Co
Roy Griffin
Ramsey
J. C. Griffin
Ted Tucker
Decatur
Andrew Foster
Lisle Gray
Elmer Belcher
Sandoval
William Perry
Sholconier
Centralia
Underwood
Archie Underwood
Piper City
Sallie Porter
John Thompson
Staunton
Charles Humes
Tralia
W. B. Chandler
Helen
Willie Martin
Macon County Hospital
Wernsman
Centralia and Patoka Businesses Spotlighted in Local Review
The Register highlights a broad list of Centralia firms and Patoka buyers as part of a business review. Firms include The Stanford Baking Co. and Centralia Paint Store alongside car dealers, banks, theaters, and service companies.
A Vacant Chair in Another Home
Lucy Green wife of T A Green died Thursday morning April 15 1926 after a stroke. Born September 19 1857 in Kentucky she lived in the state for years. She leaves husband and son Anderson. An artist and musician admired for kindness and piety though never with a church. J M Smith assisted.
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Lucy Green
T. A. Green
Lucy Bledsoe
Kentucky
Robert
Anderson
Community Council thanks donors for gym debt support
The Community Council expresses gratitude for last week's donations toward the gym debt. Names include W. W. Arnold of Robinson Illinois Ernest Simcox of California Elevator Co and W. W. Lawrence among others.
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W. W. Arnold
Robinson
Ill
Ernest Simcox
California, Elevator Co
W. W. Lawrence
Card of Thanks from Dr W W Murfin
I thank friends and neighbors for their interest kindness and help during my illness. Grateful for flowers and fruit from the Lodges and Sunday School. Sincerely Dr W W Murfin.
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W. W. Murfin
Chairman Young Sees Fiscal Year as Business Year
Chairman Young, elected member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors, told the Register Editor that the fiscal year with the County Board will be a business year. He said the board will regard it as a political year as far as the board is concerned Rah for Chairman Young.
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Young
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Register
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Denver, Colo
Uncle Abe’s
Arkansas
Circuit Court
Stanford Baking Co
Spieth Studio
Centralia Paint Store
Waggoner Bros
Kaney Ice Cream Co
Centralia Clothing Co
Langenfeld Buick Co
D. Rixman Lumber Co
Southern Illinois Cigar Co
Langenfeld Hudson-Essex Co
Sharp & Bauer
Illinois Power & Light Corporation
Centralia Motor Sales Company
Fannon Company, Inc
Dewitt Motor Co
Patoka Motor Co
Merchants State Bank
Goodale-Puffer Grocery Co
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