Next weeks Picnic Opens Thursday With Three Day Program
Local management funds three days of events for a Home Coming Picnic starting Thursday. The schedule includes Klan Day with Rev. Chas D McGehee as evening speaker and free attendance for opponents. Friday features Congressman W W Arnold and States Attorney candidate Chas Dew. Saturday brings Congressman candidate Henry R Rathbone, plus planned games with Vandalia and Centraila Tigers. Musical acts, glee clubs, bands, and a Ten In One show are planned. manager Ellis promises full program if advertised acts appear.
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Ku Klux Klan
Chas .D. McGehee
W. W. Arnold
Congress
Chas. Dew
Marion County
Patoka
Vandalia
James Wasem
Odin
Centralia Tigers
Ellis
Court orders bond and payments in Bastardy case
August 4 1924 hearing in Lemont County Court People versus Donald Redfearin finds the defendant liable for 1100 and costs. The court orders quarterly child support totaling 200 first year then 100 yearly for nine years plus a 1400 bond. Appeal granted with bond and exceptions deadlines.
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Donald Redfearin
Salem
Illinois
Ilinois
Mildred Sloan
A. D
Wade
Appelate Court
4Th District
Lost spectacles in Patoka with gold rims in black case
Mrs. Pp. H Genie, Ben Livesay and wife were Decatur visitors Sunday. A pair of lost spectacles, gold rimmed and in a black case, is reported missing in Patoka.
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Patoka
Pp. H
Genie
Ben Livesay
Decatur
W G Gray of Alton plans new Gately Store in Centralia
W G Gray and family from Alton visited Patoka en route to Centralia where he will open a Gately Store in the Winkler Building around Sept 15. The store will offer mens womens and childrens clothing with a jewelry department and operate as a credit house aiming for cash sales. A Centralia man will be assistant manager and Gray will oversee from Alton.
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Wm. G. Gray
Alton
Patoka
Centralia
W. G
Winkler
Register
Penny
Ladie's Fancy Work Club Enjoys August Meeting
The Ladie's Fancy Work Club met at Mrs. D. F. Blankinship's home to discuss friendship. Mrs. J. W. Alexander read a paper on valued friendships, Frances Blankinship and Charles Blankinship performed piano and cornet pieces, and Mrs. O. A. Nattier led current events. Guests included Mrs. Chas. Humes and Mrs. George Wasem. Refreshments followed.
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Ladie
D. F. Blankinship
J. W. Alexander
Frances Blankinship
Charles Blankinship
O. A. Nattier
Frances
Chas. Humes
Little Daughter
Centralia
George Wasem
Eldoris Belcher Weds Wayne County Girl
Eldoris Belcher married Sylvia Wade of Boyleston on July 4. Belcher, known in Patoka for his repair and blacksmith work, recently joined road building with Mautz & Oren at Stonefort and may move to Ramsey. Congratulatory wishes poured in.
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Eldoris Belcher
Sylvia Wade
Boyleston
Patoka
Fairfield
Mautz & Oren
Stonefort
Ramsey
Bank Robbers Use Hudson Car Found Near Vandalia
A Hudson car used in a Tuscola Monday noon robbery was found near Archie Thulman’s Vandalia residence early Tuesday. It is believed the suspects drove to Archie’s place hoping to find another Ford sedan. The vehicle belonged to a Lincoln contractor and was reported stolen earlier. The robbery yielded about $13,000 with the robbers seemingly escaped.
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Tuscola
Archie Thulman
Vandalia
Archies Place
Lincoln
Farm Sales Show Big Improvements
Col. John Jennings sold the Al corn Dairy Farm herd east of Centria on Wednesday with thirty head averaging over $50 per head. Earlier Joe Rittinghouse near Hoffman sold fourteen head at an average $80. Mules brought from $50 to $165 per head and 400 bushels of oats sold at 6 be per bushel. The sale totaled over $3000.
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John Jennings
Alcorn
Centralia
Joe Rittinghouse
Hoffman
Businessmen Form Organization Seeks House to House Delivery
At a regular meeting in the Ipsoc tors room Tuesday night F. J. Rogier was elected President O. A. Nattier Vice-President Dale Altom Secretary and D F Blankinship Treasurer They plan a house to house delivery of an announcement to be issued soon with full particulars to follow Watch for it.
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Ipoctors Room
F. J. Rogier
O. A. Nattier
Dale Altom
D. F. Blankinship
Local and personal news from Patoka area happenings
Vernon visitors Wim Leicher and Mrs Sue Klinge called in Patoka. Vandalia and Decatur travel, St Louis trips, and relatives visiting are noted. The piece mentions a Chrysler car, a tank leak at Roxana station, and hometown progress reports on residents and families.
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Wim. Leicher
Vernon
Patoka
Sue Klinge
T. E. Irvin
J. T. Slankinship
Howard Nelson
Maron
Mildred Stone
Arcola
Wilma Delassus
Dale Altom
George Wasem
St. Louis
Glen Quayle
Decatur
Zobrist
L. S. Armstrong
Salem
Fielding Adams
Ben Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Ed Johnson
Austin Simcox
Pana
Ruby Eagan
Ruby Cain
Clinton
Eugene Leninger
Crysler
Chas. J. Metzger
Shobonier
Jasper Tanesday
Kate Willett
Sandoval
Ticknor
Ed Wadkins
Nancy Wadkins
Max Conrey
A. W. Thalman
Vandalia
Frank White
E. White
R. T. Baldwin
Dick Wasem
George Simcox
Ira G. Caldwell
W. E. Harper
Missouri
Bob Sheets
Centralia
Subor
Fairman
Karl Patton
Fowler
Colorado
Iva
Land
Sparta
Ed Anderson
Morgan Henry
Henry
Centralia Hospital
Mar! Anderson
Maxine Johnson
Fred Gilley
Everett Purdue
Lucille
Maybe P O Clerks Can Live Cheaper
The bureau of labor says 2500 dollars yearly is needed for a family to live in a city and the President says postal salaries should rise. Most salaries meet 2500 dollars yet a veto blocked relief for underpaid clerks. A garbled note mentions political suggestions and a candidate pair as ideal leaders.
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Bureau of Labor
Vannie
Ku Klux Klan Plans Large Fayette County Rally
A Ku Klux Klan rally is announced for Friday night in Vandalia, touted as the largest gathering yet held in Fayette County. A parade is also planned as part of the event.
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Vandalia
Fayette County
Vandalia Defeats Centralia Reds 30 to 2 at YVan Grounds
Vandalia routs Centralia Reds 30 to 2 on the YVan grounds. Scorekeeper failed at halftime. a new one was sworn in. Vandalia seeks a real ball club, not beginners.
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Vandalia
Centralia Reds
Yvan Grounds
Clifford Ballance Married at Decatur
Clifford Ballance, son of Charles Ballance of Beer Creek, has married a Decatur woman. An A Chevrolet advertisement contains a pricing error due to a mat casting, delaying erection of the ad.
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Clifford Ballance
Charles Ballance
Beer Cree
Decatur
Chevrolet
Vernon Picnic Aids Vernon Cemetery Fund Draws Crowds
A Vernon business men’s picnic last Thursday raised funds for the Vernon cemetery fund. A large out of town attendance enjoyed music by the Patoka Cor net band and a Kitchen Cabinet orchestra. Attorney Chas H Holt spoke. Judge Norman L Jones and Thomas F Tsonavan addressed attendees.
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Vernon
Patoka Cornet
Chas. H. Holt
Holt
Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra
Norman L. Jones
Thomas F. Tsonavan
Congress
Illinois
Wilson
Centralia
Patoka
Panama youth trades for Ford Speedster then evades officers
A youngster from Panama pur chased a Ford Speedster from G E Brubaker Garage in Hillsboro on easy terms and traded it to Cecil Becket. Sidney Speer allegedly approved the trade. After a pursuit by H D Forrester and Constable W C Stiegel, the youth led them to the car, and the case was settled with the youth removed from jail hours later aboard a coal car.
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Lawrence Bills
Panama
G. E. Brubaker
Hillsboro
Cecil Becket
Becket
Sidney Speer
O. K
H. D. Forrester
Brubaker
W. C. Stiegel
Beckett
Lochup
Bennett
Parans
G. W
Odd Fellows Plan Big Meet Next Tuesday Night
Local Odd Fellows will stage a large meeting with the Centralia Degree team delivering ritual work. A big crowd is expected for a genuine good time and Deputy Grand Master House will attend the later County Encampment meeting this month.
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Centralia
Newton visit sparks lecture at Haley Chapel
SHOBONIER C J Metzger attended a Newton visit or Monday. A large crowd from the area heard Rev Livingstone, former pastor, speak at Haley Chapel Monday night after his European trip. Mrs Morgan Henry underwent surgery at Centralia Hospital Thursday amid long illness and serious condition.
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C. J. Metzger
Newton
Haley Chapel
Livingstone
Europe
Morgan Henry
Centralia Hospital
Congressman Asks Raise To Ten Thousand Dollars
Representative Emanuel Celler of New York introduces a bill to raise Representatives salary from 7000 to 10000 dollars. He cites inability to live on his allowance while renting a Washington hotel room and maintaining home quarters. He notes hotel costs and campaign expenses strain lawmakers finances. Others consider the move but lack the courage to act.
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Washington Dispatch
New York World
Emanuel Celler
N. Y
Washington
Labor Condemns Coolidge Veto of Postal Raise
The Chicago Federation of Labor adopted a resolution condemning President Coolidge for vetoing a proposed $300 raise for postal clerks. Alderman Oscar Nelson cited government stats showing $2,400 yearly needed for a family of five, noting the raise would yield only $2,100. Nelson called the veto inconsistent with official reports.
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Coolidge
Ald
Oscar Nelson
Chicago Federation of Labor
Nelson
Illinois Central Agricultural Meetings Held Locally
The Illinois Central Extension meetings led by Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Farlow were conducted successfully despite an inconvenient season. The gatherings drew strong interest, with Mr. Farlow and Mr. Humphrey well regarded for knowledge. Locals are embracing dairy and poultry, and next year’s meetings are expected to attract larger crowds.
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Ilinois
Humphrey
T Poultry
Farlow
Illinois Central Agricultural Department
Abse
Jerome Travis Visits Chicago Friend Circle
Jerome Travis of Chicago arrived here Thursday morning for a visit with friends.
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Jerome Travis
Chicago
Services at Patoka Close Church Years Work
There will be services at Patoka next Sunday at 10 45 a m and 2 p m This will close our years work at this church Let as many as possible be present.
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Patoka
Alexander-Griffin Motor Co Sells Chevrolet Touraine Car
The Alexander-Griffin Motor Co reports the sale of a Chevrolet Touraine car to Claud Foster and his wife and states the car was delivered yesterday.
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Alexander-Griffin Motor Co
Claud Foster
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W. G. Gray
Wayne County
Independen
Robt. M. Lafollette
Burton ] Wheeler
Simon Stasik
Centratia
Beatrice Thalman
Detroit
Mich
Stasik
Centralia Building and Loan
Harry Zollar
Harry
Ford
H. G. Hudspeth
Katharyn Mae Hudspeth
Hudspeth
Julian Mae
Ven Gray
Assumption
Roxana
Cecil Beckett
P.O
ODD Fellows
Congressman
LABOR
Illinois Central Agricul
TURAL
M. E. South
Jos
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