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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
2
Advertising rates from Patoka Register list 20 cents per inch and per line for display and readers, with M Emerson as editor publisher. Rates apply to printed notices, notices of sale, and other classifieds in the local paper.
Fairman community reports social visits including Mrs. Marie Smith of Chicago with her son Bobby and other neighbors. Harlan Gerrish dies at age 30 in his father's home, with survivors and condolences. Weather brings a cooler feel after a rain. church services active with Rev Settles.
The Vernon band provided music at a community picnic with attendees including Rev. J. M. Smith of Patoka and Burdette Walkington of Bru baker. Distant guests included Miss Marjorie Bundy of Chicago and families from Champaign Tuscola and Decatur. Weather was favorable and organizers plan a similar event next year on the first Saturday in August.
The Tim Walker farm west of town one mile was sold this week to Mr. Heinzman of near Shattuc at eighty dollars per acre.
Susan M Klinge announces she as Administratrix will appear before Marion County Court in Salem Illinois during September term on the first Monday to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors must attend and all debts should be paid promptly as of July 8 1929 with Holt and Holt as attorneys.
Fost ersburg reports 8S. C. Green recovering from a severe flu. Local social activity includes visits by Lewis Jones and family from Vandalia, Miss Alice Britt from Patoka, and John Neil and family from Champaign. The Arnold Chapel Sunday School held its annual picnic with attendees from Shanghai Sandy Branch Zion Cabbage Chapel and Vernon.
Local dealer touts a real make of buggies always in stock with right prices. Special interest figures highlight this period as buyers compare models and deals.
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