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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
East St. Louis farmers report nightly raids stealing potatoes corn and other produce by St. Louis hucksters. Sheriff approves patrols with three deputy sheriffs armed with shotguns to guard fields and recover stolen crops.
Police commander Purdy announces an ordinance backed rule to arrest druggists and stationers displaying improper postcards and posters and to prosecute indecent billboard postings. Police court will hear those arrested. Also notes a Cerro Gordo postmaster accidentally robbed himself as a cigar box with cash and stamps vanished from an empty mail pouch and was later found.
Zion City school board accepted Receiver Thomas proposal to acquire three junior school buildings. A special election will be held on August 15 to vote on $22,500 bond financing for the purchase.
Joseph Bowen a blacksmith dies after receiving a postcard from his daughter Vallotta Bowen stating she is well. The girl had died suddenly with the heart pierced as if by a needle, raising suspicions in Gerlaw.
Charles Howell city marshal of Gillespie was fined 25 dollars by Justice Homer for shooting a dog belonging to Alex Harris. Howell said the dog was a nuisance, and the incident occurred in Carlinville.
Mrs. B. H. Mounts of Carlinville, in Greenville Texas for health, was prostrated by the screams of a negro burned for assault on a white girl. The man was in critical condition.
Vespasian Warner executor and C M Warner appeal the 2 000 000 estate of Dr John Warner to the county court objecting to appraiser Edward Denison report. They file an appeal bond of 16000 and challenge deposition of John McKinley and vagueness of appraised values as to widow heirs and administration costs in the large estate.
Past St Louis official Harry Burroughs was arrested on a fraud charge for collecting money from fishermen for fish net inspections. City Clerk Lambert, who issues licenses, received multiple complaints that money was demanded from fishermen. Burroughs, a deputy fish warden, admits watching creeks for violators but denies demanding payments.
A large attendance welcomed the School of Evangelism opening here. Addresses were given by Dr. Matthews of Chicago Dr. Moore of Champaign Dr. Sowerby of Canton and Rev E L Carr and Dr W P Throgmorton of Marion. Instructors include Dr B H Carroll and Dr J W Thirtle of London.
Irene Thracher of Griggsville is reunited with her mother after 13 years apart. Brother George Thracher traveled from Griggsville to Nashville to bring his sister home.
A horse owned by W. R. Conlee in Palmyra was killed after it overturned a bee hive and was pierced by a swarm of honey bee stings. The animal grazing near the hive died shortly after the attack.
Mrs. Wyllia Hulett, from a Beardstown steamboat family, earned a first class pilot license in St. Louis for piloting steamers up to 100 tons from the Illinois river mouth to La Salle. Rev Sinclair speaks at Palmyra convention. William Herbig, a Rockford barber, saved five lives and recovered six bodies from a drowning incident.
Martin Lynch aged 78 long time Big Four railroad employee died at his home in Litchfield. In Bloomington a job seeker, harnessmaker John Cramer from St. Louis, was found dead at Colfax after securing work there two days earlier. A note asked that his daughter Minnie Cramer of Dallas Texas be notified.
The Elgin & Belvidre line strike ended after several days of violence with the employer and workers reaching a settlement. Strikers resumed positions at increased wages.
The speaker argues that large farms with isolated homesteads hinder social life and push people toward the city. He cites the Mennonites model of a central hub with surrounding spokes and urges social reforms to bring communal activities back to rural areas for the benefit of all residents.
The essay argues that self-denial is not itself virtue but a necessary element in forming virtue. A truly virtuous person chooses good readily, yet real goodness involves overcoming temptations and sacrifices. Daily life may require little struggle, but decisive moments of choice shape character and moral growth.
A reflective piece on female social dynamics, arguing that women gain popularity by loyalty to their sex and a balanced view of men. It warns against bossy, ambitious, tactless, spiteful, and lachrymose traits, urging positive virtues and reasonable adaptability to modern life.
An advertisement touts Defiance Starch as stronger than rivals, claiming it allows lighter application for better fabric appearance and wear. A brief fiction snippet from Woman's Home Companion features Tommy debating whether his sister Gladys will marry and become an aunt to his children, amid paternal curiosity.
A draughty old ad touts Marine Eye Remedy promising to cure eyes strengthen weak vision ease pain and stop stinging while selling for 50 cents.
Timely advertisement for Dr H Kline of Philadelphia promoting a nerve restorer cure for nervous disorders including fits and St Vitus dance. Claims permanent cures with a free trial bottle and treatise available by mail from 981 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
A short humorous exchange about roaming chickens and a remark about education of the will. The fragment references a Lewis' Single Binder 5c cigar and a factory in Peoria Tl.
The Well Informed world favors a simple reliable laxative, praising Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna for its known, gentle yet prompt action. California Fig Syrup Co. offers the genuine product, sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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