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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
1
Reports say a power shortage prompted action to boost local light plant capacity. An engine found in Kentucky could be installed at under half the price of a new unit. City officials weigh cost and timing to avoid service slack while aiming to increase maximum output.
John L. Simcox, a respected local businessman, fell five feet from an outside stair landing at the Simcox building near the Post Office. His daughter Martha heard his cries and he was treated at home. doctors say recovery may occur in a few days.
Peck Jett son of Mr and Mrs George Jett living in prairie suffered severe injuries in an auto train collision last week and lost a hand and a leg. Officials at the Register Office provide few details on the incident or his condition.
Funeral held Thursday evening for Sam Jones, a highly respected Marion county citizen. He died near Foster on Wednesday. burial at Tillman cemetery follows a long life of local prominence and wide acquaintance.
Patoka Rebekah lodge will hold a memorial service Wednesday night August 8 at 8 oclock in the lodge room. The public is invited and all members are urged to attend as the committee works to make the event worthwhile.
Paul Troyer of Lincoln Hospital was a hometown visitor Saturday, returning to his roots and meeting locals during a brief stop in the community.
Announcement for the Marion County Sunday School Convention to be held in Salem on August 23, 1928. The organizing committee seeks representation from every Sunday School in the county and promises an instructive program with further notices to follow.
A Sunday July 29 gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie marked a surprise birthday for a former. Fifty two relatives and friends attended the church return and dinner spread. Attendees included James Lane George Gillespie Charlie Lane Jack Osborne Hiram Wyant James Bassett Homer Osborne James Osborne and families plus George Johnson Al Lane and others.
Miss Vivian Nattier, a student in Kentucky, was stricken with appendicitis last Wednesday. An operation on Thursday was reported successful. Her father George A. Nattier and brother Willie drove down, returning Sunday. A hospital letter says she may move to her rooms today and return home next Friday.
A large crowd attended the fifth Sunday evening Union Service held in the gymnasium due to cold weather. Judge Burnreuter, a Nashville Illinois circuit judge and religious worker, gave the address Our Biggest Business. A girl quartet sang four numbers and several church quartettes and a Methodist South orchestra provided music.
Maurice Adams and Ted Moore Jr staged a practice bout on the Adams farm west of town when a mixup led to a sudden paralysis incident. Medical help arrived and Adams was helped to the town after the barn match ended.
Kenneth and Keith Purcell of Clinton have completed a several day visit with local relatives and returned to their home.
Local shoppers find fancy corn beans and canned goods at Altom's with specials 25 cents for three cans. The column lists numerous visits, sales, births, and social notes from Patoka area residents including the Blankinships, Spurgeons, Perkins, and Crosby families, plus upcoming auctions and goods like shoes and jars.
Sunday program outlines opening hymn More About Jesus No 386 and opening prayer by Rev J M Smith. Hymn Help Somebody Today No 304 followed by Responsive Reading No 416 in Hymn Book. Talks include Doing our Part by Mrs Tom Altom and Is it Anapa Business by J W Alexa. Saxophone The Old Fashioned Mother by Raul Logan. Story of Dr Gr by Mrs.
A July 29 celebration marks Aunt Eliza Sullens turning eighty seven with 131 relatives and friends attending at her home. Her brother Henderson, age eighty five, joined the gathering and a large dinner followed with many named relatives present.
Susan Caroline Davis Adams born Nov 19 1852 near Bluford Ill in Jefferson County died July 25 1928 at Patoka aged 75 years 8 months 6 days She married Steven Jefferson Adams and had five sons Cephas Patoka Hardin Mt Vernon Two sons died earlier She joined Diamond Springs then Patoka Baptist church She leaves husband two sons seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and many relatives Funeral by Rev Korn Mt Vernon at Patoka Baptist Church with interment in Patoka cemetery
For two weeks the city has issued a request under the City Head urging residents to cut their weeds. It asks how many will heed the notice and warns that failure could invite an official order enforcing weed removal for public health and appearance.
William Rasmus Hopkins born March 8 1861 in Fayette county died July 24 1928 at age 67 with 16 days. He married Bundy Feb 10 1887 and they had ten children eight survived Maude Thomas Sanders Oma Belcher Archie Hopkins Ole Walker Leona Kinney Mildred W sem Ormell Simcox Joe Hopkins Elsie Clar predeceased. He joined M E Church at Mound Chapel in 1927 and belonged to Wood Men of America for thirty years. Survived by wife eight children sixteen grandchildren two brothers J M Hopkins Patoka H A Hopkins Haldane Jrt two half siblings Gertie Jarrett Patoka and others. Funeral Thursday at Mound Chapel conducted by Rev J M Smith with interment at Pratt.
Albert Maurice Gerrish born April 4, 1853 in Logan county died July 27, 1928 at age 75 3 months 3 days. He married Clara Wilder Oct 4 1878 and left eight children four surviving Harlan B. Gerrish Bessie Perrine Myrtle Tacke plus twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A devout Christian and Bible student he joined the Christian church early and funeral was at Tearple church with Elder A J Bruce of Centralia officiating burial in Harrison cemetery.
M. E. South announces to end the conference year with focused effort and preaching each Sunday morning. M. D. Ballance is set to preach Sunday morning August 5, with uplifting sermons expected to inspire and motivate attendees. Come and boast and join in a great month.
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