Family Reunion at Mt. Vernon Draws Taylor Kin
Vernon residents gather for a Taylor family reunion on Sunday August 6 with six guests at a dinner event. Attendees include Rev J A Opdyke A J Steen and many relatives from Terre Indiana Benton Centralia Springfield Patoka and Vernon. The group enjoyed dinner hour and planned future reunions among friends and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Fay Escue
E. R. Hamilton
Josephine Hamilton
Lina Lowry
Benton
Harriet Taylor
Gerald Gaylor
Centralia
Walraven
Springfield
Clara Murfin
Arthur Lee
Champaign
F. H
Epworth League Meet Promises Big Night at M E Church South
Epworth League in Patoka invites Zion's Leaguers and the public to a program at the M E Church South. Delegates report on the Murphysboro assembly with music from the Gideon orchestra, solos, and other numbers. Communion offered. program starts at 7:00 PM under M D Ballance, League President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Epworth League
M. E. Church
South
Patoka
Son
Murphysboro
Gideon Orchestra
Zion
Epworth League
M. D. Ballance
League
Ladies Fancy Work Club Hosts Poem Reading
The Ladies Fancy Work club met at Mrs. J. W. Alexander's home with many members away. Members read poems at roll call and noted authors. no winner as all had equal points. Refreshments included sandwiches, celery, ice cream, and cake. future entertainments and a September gathering were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
J. W. Alexander
Bessie Murfin
Jessie Delassus
Blanche Willis
Visitors and relatives gather in Carlyle and Denver
Charles Anderson and his wife along with Miss Blanch Souter visited relatives in Carlyle on Thursday. Miss Christine Pugh from Denver Colorado is visiting her father S E Pugh and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Blanch Souter
Carlyle
Christine Pugh
Denver
Colo
S. E. Pugh
Obituary: Naoma DuComb Dies in Patoka Illinois
Naoma DuComb died August 8 1928 at her home in Patoka Illinois aged 72 years 2 months and 25 days. Born May 14 1856 in Virginia she joined the M E Church South and lived a devout life. She leaves a husband Wilson M DuComb a sister and other relatives. Funeral at M E South Church by Rev Willis and Rev J M Smith burial in St Elmo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naoma DuComb
Virginia
M. E. Church South
Samuel J. Eyestone
Wilson M. DuComb
Patoka
Ill
M. E. South Church
Willis
J.M. Smith
St. Elmo
Obituary of John D Reed 1839 1928 Kentucky Soldier
John D Reed born September 8 1839 in Mercer County Kentucky enlisted August 10 1862 in the 9th Kentucky Cavalry served 1 year 11 days discharged August 21 1868. He married Silvia Brannin in 1875 and Hannah M Shepard in 1880 producing several children and grandchildren. He died August 4 1928 at Patoka aged 88 years 10 months 27 days. He was a devout member of his faith and the Boulder community mourns him with Rev Willis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Reed
Mercer County
Kentucky
Peter
Susan Reed
Co. I
9Th
Silvia Brannin
Daisy
Flossie Banetta
Mattoon
Ill
Hannah M. Shepard
Albert S
Grand Tower
James F
Centralia
John E
St. Louis
Phoebe J. Carter
Boulder
Patoka
Willis
Floyd Smith Injured in Auto Accident Near Zimmerman Crossing
Floyd Smith was driving home last Friday when his Chevrolet coach crashed head on into a bridge just north of the Zimmerman crossing. He suffered a broken collar bone and a sprained ankle as a result of the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Smith
Zimmerman Crossing
Floyd
Local Young Man Weds Vandalia Girl
News of the marriage of Mr. Lorn Caldwell and Miss Flora Reeter at Vandalia has been received here. The ceremony was performed last Saturday, where the groom, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Caldwell of Patoka vicinity, is employed in the K. M. Bakery. The bride is a Vandalia girl and the couple are now at home in Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorn Caldwell
Flora Reeter
Vandalia
Oscar Caldwell
Patoka
Card of Thanks for Support in Sickness and Death
We thank all who helped during the sickness and burial of our husband and father. Grateful for offerings and to the Legion boys and Rev Willis for kindness in our sad hours. Mrs J D Reed and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Boys
Rev
Willis
Band Concert at Patoka Featuring Junior League
A Patoka band concert profile highlightsW. H. Mackie conducts with Waltz Evening Shadows and Caprice Singing While Dancing. William H. Beyer contributes Loyalty Song of the Night. Maurice Willis performs Pastime solo. H. Keifer frames Rarine Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mackie
W.H. Keifer
William H. Beyer
Mackie Beyer
Maurice Willis
H. Keifer
Winkiam
Local social and travel notes from Patoka area
A roundup of residents and visitors including Jess Pugh and wife from Centralia, Dick Fain the auto salesman, John Lanham from Boulder, and many others visiting Patoka, Vandalia, and St. Louis. Entries cover health, family visits, business trips, and social events with names and places such as Altony’s, Centralia, Springfield, Detroit, Mt. Vernon, and Steelville. A few notices mention scarlet fever and local sales promotions on silk hose and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Pugh
Centralia
Patoka
Dick Fain
John Lanham
Boulder
Dean Ballard
S. M. Spurgeon
Pana
H. W. Walker
Ballance
Alcom’s
Blanche Souter
Springfield
Livesay
Velma Holland
William Snyder
O. L. Wadkins
Neoga
Taylor Nall
Cincinnatti
Bert Simcox
Clifford Douthitt
St. Louis
Roy Malan
Bettie Simcox
Forest Park
Owl
Altony’s
T. S. Wooters
J. W. Alexandr
Salem
Lisle Gray
Detroit
Mich
Ed Cooper
Albion
James Wasem
Joe Hopkins
Idaho
Ceoif Griffin
Mt. Vernon
Ulster Ballance
Decatur
Chas. Bundy
Wm. Warren
S. E. Alcom
Art Wilson
Alma
Hardin Adams
Roscoe Armstrong
Altom’s
Minnie Simcox
Minnie
D. Martin
Seth Martin
Benson
Dr. Scholls
Samuel M Jones 1848 1928 obituary from Foster township
Samuel Marion Jones died August 1 1928 after weeks of illness. Born December 27 1848 in Foster township he married Martha Ann Ryman then Emma Riter and Mary Engler. He leaves a wife three sons Logan J Ryman Erna a daughter Grace twelve grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held at home with Rev Mitzel and Rev Smith and burial in Tillman cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Marion Jones
Samuel B
Mary Ann. Jones
Foster Township
Martha Ann Ryman
Dora
Logan
Ryman
Fred
Emma Riter
Grace
Mary Engler
Sherman Erna
Omaha
Neb
J. Ryman
Augusta
Kan
Erna
Mrs Nellie Lee Hosts Sunday Dinner At Central Hotel
Relatives of Mrs. Nellie Lee spent Sunday with her at the Central hotel. Mrs. Hudspeth prepared a delicious noon dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rawcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Matheny, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dwyer, Edward Matheny, Kathryn Matheny, Mary and Frances Rawcliffe, Leo, James and Erma Matheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lee
Central Hotel
Hudspeth
Richard Rawcliffe
J. A. Matheny
Thomas Dwyer
Edward Matheny
Kathryn Matheny
Mary
Frances Rawcliffe
Leo
James
Erma Matheny
Vandalia Road To Be Resurfaced This Fall
Announcement states Route No. 2 across the Okaw bottom between Shobonier and Vandalia will be resurfaced with asphalt this fall. A road man predicts traffic will be detoured around the dirt stretch from Alderson Siding to Pin Hook into Bluff City for about four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okaw Bottom
Shobonier
Vandalia
Cass Drom
Alderson Siding
Pin Hook
Bluff City
Joe Hudspeth Plans Bakery Start in Salem
Joe Hudspeth and his family return to Chicago then head back to Salem to begin a bakery business. He has rented the East Side shop there. Minnie Hagemann and daughters plus Mr and Mrs Arthur Koening visited the Ververs families this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hudspeth
Chicago
Joe
Salem
Minnie Hagemann
Arthur Koening
Kirkwood, Mo
Farmers Brothers
August Ververs
Bently Bryant 1843 1928
Bently Bryant son of Greenbury and unknown Bryant born Putman county Indiana November 22 1843 died August 1 1928 aged 84 years 8 months 9 days. He served in the Union army after volunteering November 22 1863 and became a gospel minister in 1868. Married Catherine Dickey November 22 1864. six children. Second marriage May 18 1902 to Sietilla Pritchett. one child Mae Shaw. Survives three children nineteen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren with many more. Funeral at Mound Chapel church Friday 11 oclock. interment Pratt cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bently Bryant
Greenbury Bryant
Putman County
Indiana
Church of God
Catherine Dickey
Margaret Ann Fagg
Morrisonville
Ill
Samuel Bryant
Keyesport
William Bryant
Patoka
Sarah Jane
Etta
Ellen
Sietilla Pritchett
Mae Shaw
Alma
Mound Chapel Church
Pratt Cemetery
Miss Laura Murfin Marries Omar Twiss in Clayton Mo
Friends of Omar Twiss and Laura Murfin report their wedding on May 20 in Clayton Missouri. Twiss, son of Harry and Mrs. Twiss, manages a Vandalia Kroger store and is a Shelbyville High School and Sparks College graduate. The bride’s hometown is not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Twiss
Harry Twiss
Laura Murfin
Vernon
Clayton
Twiss
Vandalia
Shelbyville High School
Sparks College
Kroger
Death of Mrs A L Brown in St Louis burial
News of the death of Mrs A L Brown was received here Wednesday evening from the late home about five miles southwest of Patoka. The funeral was held Thursday morning and the remains taken to Bellefontaine cemetery in St Louis for burial. Mrs Brown came to this area about six years ago and had many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brown
Patoka
Bellefontaine Cemetery
St. Louis
Brown
Pilger Hunts Ohio Youngster Driver’s License Issue
Serg William Pilger of the State Highway Department took a Columbus youth into Justice Carter's court Sunday morning for driving a truck without proper license. The Buckeye man issued an order for a new license and paid ten dollars plus costs for the violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pilger
State Highway Department
Columbus
Ohio
Justice Carters Court
Music recital announced at Zion church in town
Notice that pupils taking lessons will perform a recital at Zion church east of town on Sunday night August 10 at 8 00 PM. Everyone is invited. Organizer Mrs R E Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Town
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Sparta
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James McCallon
S. E. Alton
Louis Kunkél
Chas Seigel
S .E
Dave ‘Troyer
L. M. Black
Jessie May Black
Nokomis
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Dayton
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Wayne Campbell
Leslie Simcox
DuQuoin
C. N. Cruse
Hot Springs
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Carson City
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Potts
Samuel M. Jones
Vandalia Road
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