West Fairman community notes and local happenings
Weather warm and busy week with plowing for grass and wheat nearly done. Louie Mason ill. Lloyd Gerrish plans a new house west of Wisher school. Visitors include Marion Chafin and son from Shawnee town with James Mason. Tomatoes ripening amid fair crop prospects and peddlers frequent the town."}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Mason
Lloyd Gerrish
Wisher School House
Marion Chafin
Shawneetown
James Mason
N. J. Lutz
Mulvaney Bros
West Fairman
Bill
Poltzville Notes Highlight Local Residents
In Poltzville and nearby areas, Ike and Mrs McGrumphy were seen Monday. Uncle Sam Britt delivered perches this week. Robert Foltz took a trip to Centralia Thursday. H B Gerrish and brother Alfred cut logs this week. Carrie Kendall from Oconee Cond spent a week with Mrs A M Gerrish. Lena Foltz and daughter Elva visited Centralia. Foltz hauled a load of lam al to church, seven attended. Mrs Gerrish on sick list. Fannie Belcher family visited Vernon. Irene Walker stayed with grandparents near Wisher. Old Toad, please respond. we’d like to hear from you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike McGrumphy
Sam Britt
Poltzville
Robert Foltz
Centralia
H. B. Gerrish
Alfred
Jess
Carrie Kendall
Seven Join Christian Church in Patoka
Cold weather moves in as Temple residents report snow potential. Seven people join the Christian church in Patoka on Sunday. Edd Belcher and wife visit Roy Pulver's family. Hog Alley adds two new corn cribs. Hiram Goatley family visit Chas Bowen. Edd Henager and wife move into the Thomas house. Ice cream supper planned at Temple on Saturday August 29 amid well attended Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Patoka
Christian Church
Edd Belcher
Roy Pulver
Hog Alley
Hiram Goatley
Chas, Bowen
Edd Henager
Thomas House
Social Notes From Pope's Bluff and Nearby
Fine weather keeps residents busy as Laura Hill and Blossom Smith return north on Monday. Miss Anna Albert of Columbus visits Bear Creek Saturday. locals attend a Pittsburg dance Saturday night. Miss Francis Hinton visits Rosa Melton. Virgil Cox serves as chief cook and guides surveyors near the bluff. Ora McMa confirms details of upcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hill
Blossom Smith
Miss Anna,Albert of
Columbus
Bear Creek
Pittsburg
Francis Hinton
Rosa Melton
Virgil Cox
Ora McMa
Rainy notes and community life around Boulder and nearby towns
Local column records a rainy spell around Mrs. Alta Walker visiting her parents, multiple social visits, a fishing trip, and wedding plans. It notes a 8 to 4 ball game win by local boys over Alma Zion Patoka, ongoing concrete sidewalk construction, a family reunion, and a large M. E. Sunday School picnic with several attending churches. It reports A Davidson’s condition, and introduces Wesley Sidner and Stella Lippincott’s marriage near Van Balia with Sidner as son of J. W. Sidner.
Shobonier News Highlights Local Meetings and Events
School opens September 7. Rev Beal of Mt Vernon preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. Hanson Reds visit Gould Ball Park next Saturday at 2 45 pm. J B Gould in Patoka Tuesday. P W Young of Oconee on business here Tuesday evening. Arthur Arnold and Paul Metzger to Valparaiso next week. Miss Lora Henderson returned home to Watson IN. Ed Anderson made a business trip to Patoka Monday evening. S A Willett Jr bought a 194 acre farm south of town. Ann entertainment at Baptist church by Mrs Richards of Louisville. Dr J W Heckethorn of Oconee spent Saturday night here. Miss Goldie Blue returned to Springfield Mo. J T Curry left Perry Rubber Co to farm here. Mr and Mrs John W Metzger and family visited. Mr and Mrs Clem Foucht of Rutland visiting. They traveled Tuesday in a new automobile. Justice Epps of Monaequa formerly of this place passed through here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Alma-Zion Patoka
Clara Metzger
C. J. Metzger
St. Louis
Messrs
Wm. Oats
Harry Lawrence J. M. Emerson
J. M. Lawrence
J. A. Smith
Pittsburg
Christian Co
M. E
Lee Grove
Arnold Chapel
Center
Luster Chapel
Stringtown
Our City
Vandalia
Wesley A. Sidner
Stella Lippincott
J. W. Sidner
Geo. Moore
St. Elmo
Rev. Beal
Mt. Vernon
Baptist Church
Hanson Reds
Gould Ball Park
J. B. Gould
Patoka
P. W. Young
Oconee
Arthur Arnold
Paul Metzger
Valpariso
Lora Henderson
Watson
Ed Anderson
S. A. Willett Jr
Dick Lee
Ann
Richards
Louisville
J. W. Heckethorn
Miss Goldie
Blue
J. B. Albert
Springfield
J. T. Curry
Perry Rubber Co
John W. Metzger
Fred Metzger
Clem Foucht
Rutland
Patoka High School Course Summary
Patoka High School outlines a three year program with English Latin and Mathematics. English includes rhetoric and literature. Latin covers two years with Caesar texts. Mathematics spans algebra geometry and arithmetic plus bookkeeping. Science emphasizes botany zoology physics geography and physiology with laboratory work. Graduation requires 36 credits across Latin English, science, and other subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Horace
Virgil
Terence
Ovid
Notation of Subjects and Marks in a School List
A compact list shows subjects such as Algebra and Geometry with assigned marks and class years. It includes a range of studies like History and Civics English Literature Greek and Roman History Physics Physiography Physiology Zoology and Book keeping with varying marks and classifications.
Administrator's Notice for Stephen Wadkins Estate Salem
The administrator Thomas F Haley gives notice to all creditors and claimants of the Stephen Wadkins estate to appear at the Marion County Illinois County Court in Salem for the October Term on the first Monday in October to have claims adjusted. Debts owed should be paid promptly to the administrator THOS F HALEY with Haynie and Haley Attorneys serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Wadkins
Marion County
Ilinois
Court House
Salem
Thos. F. Haley
Haynie & Haley
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George Clark
Mary Fiscus
Lena
Ham Cox
J. M. Lewis
Corby Morris
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P. T.M
Chas. E. Blankinship Headquarters
John Deere
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Southern Express
Northern Express
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