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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
3
Petition for Sale of Real Estate To Pay Debts lists numerous parties including Louise Bell Mary Louise Bell guardian and various banks and associations under a 1926 county court filing seeking sale of estate realty to satisfy debts. The notice names trustees receivers and creditors and calls for action per the court term.
The report notes 1925 output per worker grew nearly 40 percent with fewer hours and similar employment to 1913, driven by skilled labor and a 45 percent rise in railway investment. Wages rose faster than cost of living, but overall railway capital income lagged 1918 levels. Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited.
Notice that Louise Bell is named in an affidavit of non residence filed in Marion County Court. Frank C. Hensley Administrator seeks an order to sell extensive Salem Illinois real estate to pay debts of Charles E Hull deceased, listing numerous blocks and lots in Salem and surrounding subdivisions. A summons returns September 1926 and Mary Louise Bell must appear to challenge or respond.
Jesse Walton and family visited Wednesday evening with Frank Beck and family. Willet and family attended the Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Salem. Numerous couples and relatives spent days at the river and with friends in Kinmundy Vandalia and Kinmundy. Several workers, repairs and hospital visits noted among local residents.
Fostersburg notes a vacation visit by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gehrig of Champaign to Robert Arnold and family. The group attended Salem reunion and enjoyed a pleasant time. Ed Pombier of Clinton helped Eli Morgan celebrate a birthday on Aug 5. Arnold thrashed oats Monday. Fred Atkins and Maron family joined relatives for weekend. Arnolds Grove hosted annual Sunday School and homecoming Saturday with a successful turnout. Plan to return first Saturday in August next year.
Professor J. S. Kniseley announces his candidacy for election as Marion County Superintendent of Schools subject to voters in November. He solicits the support and votes of residents.
Stumps in cultivated fields are a liability occupying valuable land fostering weeds marring field appearance sheltering pests and hindering machinery use. The article argues for removal to improve land value and agricultural efficiency.
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