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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
Local letters report health good with no sickness. Residents visit relatives and attend court in Vandalia. Hands, gatherings, and church events fill weekends. The community notes school plans, visits, ball games, and a featured health remedy from Dr Shoop.
CV Doolen leads mail duty as Pred Little returns from Pana. Vernon Stars claim their second win in a five game series against Patoka Greys in a close Sunday clash. After a slow first half tied at 4 all, Vernon surges with hot hitting crossing the pan 22 times, Fred Lawrence starts on the mound for the locals as they pull ahead to win 5 to 4.
Weather remains cool and pleasant with rainfall hoped for by farmers. Social calls include Mrs. Lizzie Doolan staying with Mrs. Jno Hathaway, Grandma Quayle listed as sick, Mrs. Bertha Binnion recovering at her mother's, and Robert Quayle and family visiting his mother east of Vernon. Grace Peacock visits grandparents Wm Little in Patoka, Floyd Little returns from a week in the South, a surprise for his parents and friends at home.
Mrs. Levi Yardley spent Thursday with sister-in-law Mrs. Walter Alexander. Mrs. Fanny Belcher visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Henry Snyder. The Alexander brothers enjoyed a northern trip with Frank Snyder returning from Kentucky. An ice cream supper is planned at Temple Saturday night. Frank Spitler is ill with tonsillitis and Dickie Pulver is on the sick list. Also promoted is Dr Stoop’s Health Coffee with toasted grains and malt promising quick preparation by Vail and Thalman.
White Haven residents report a busy week with picnics and visits. Community members, including Norris, Cox, and Oates families, attended gatherings, with several trips to nearby towns and farms noted amid health and weather concerns.
Miss Mabel reports Lee Martin felt relief in 20 minutes after using Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. The ad promotes the 25 cent box formula and offers a free trial by writing Dr. Shoop at Racine Wisconsin. Sold by all dealers and advised to ask a doctor or druggist about the formula.
Envelopes offered at low price with printing services available. Patoka Cornet Band, led by C. E. Bass, has purchased eight Conn instruments including three cornets and a double bell euphonium for the event.
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