Local notes from Patoka area and surrounding towns
Vernon resident Henry Tillman in Patoka. Centralia visitor Mrs Alta Walker. plus items on shipments and sales: lambs 70 lbs or more due Aug 30 before 11, veal calves Sept 1 before 7 30, Coop poultry needs next week, baby born to Claud Walker and wife, Elder Butler visiting, Miss Elsie Belcher at Salem Teachers Institute, Paul Stephens of Salem visiting, roof paint offered, glass jars in stock, pork specials at Wasems Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tillman
Vernon
Patoka
Alta Walker
Centralia
Louie Wasem
Elsie Belcher
Teachers Institute
Salem
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
Paul Stephens
Dains
Elder Butler
Bluford
Claud Walker
George Chilton
G. W. Willett
Stringtown
Vernon native Joe I Gray dies in Decatur Illinois
Joe I Gray formerly of Vernon died Monday at 9 45 A M in his home 455 East Leafland Ave Decatur Illinois after two years of poor health since a influenza attack. Born February 7 1851 in Effingham he barbered in Vernon then moved his family to Decatur about 12 years ago He is survived by wife Addie children Flora Carl Chester Virgil Eugene and Mrs E H Allen and eleven grandchildren He was a Methodist church member The body was brought to Vernon for funeral at the Methodist church and burial in Tillman cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe I. Gray
East Leafland Ave
Decatur
Ill
Mr. Gray
Effingham
Vernon
Addie
Flora
Carl
Chester
Virgil
Eugene
E. H. Allen
Methodist Church
Tillman
Card of Thanks from Mrs Addie N Gray and Family
We express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during our loss and bereavement through the courtesy of the Register. Signed by Mrs Addie N Gray and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie N. Gray
Pana bank robber given life sentence in Taylorville
James Dinwiddle known as McDonald, the Pana bank robber, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Thomas M. Judd in Taylorville. The defendant was convicted of the recent bank raid and faces a lengthy term in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PANA
Taylorville
James Dinwiddle
McDonald
Thomas M. Judd
Hillsboro
Local Social Notes From Southeast Town
Southeast of town reports show Jim Troutt of Fairman ill at writing time. Visits included Charley Bowen and family with Wash Bowen’s kin, Ben Padberg and Centraia kin with Dave Corsan, Minnie Pugh of Decatur with Mat Belcher, and Raymond Bopp with Albert and Dean Bowen. Other calls include Boyd Steele with Dave Corsan, Henry and Frank Belcher with Joe Yardley, Mallard Palmer with Pete Bopp, Minnie Pugh with Ike Belcher, and Lila Bopp doing house work for Jim Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Troutt
Fairman
Charley Bowen
Ed Rollin
Wash Bowen
Ben Padberg
Centralia
Dave Corsan
Minnie Pugh
Decatur
Mat Belcher
Raymond Bopp
Albert
Dean Bowen
Boyd Steele
Henry
Frank Belcher
Joe Yardley
Mallard Palmer
Pete Bopp
Ike Belcher
Lila Bopp
Jim Palmer
Announcement of a baby girl birth in Vandalia
SHOBONIER announces the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Freda Richards and wife in Vandalia last Thursday. Former residents of the area, the family notes the event amid a period of church revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Richards
Vandalia
Baptist
Rain misses Augsburg as showers pass by
Weather misses Augsburg as the heavy rain showers head elsewhere. Mrs. George Baugh visited Mrs. George Meseke and children on Thursday. Chas Gable Jr and Otto Wolff drove to Highland on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baugh
George Meseke
Chas. Gable Jr
Otto Wolff
Highland
Cattle Purchases and Local Social Visits Reported
The report notes cattle purchases and multiple local visits. Paul Ehrat and family called on John Steele and wife Sunday afternoon. Henry Knecht with children and Fred Wefer with Oscar visited Augusta Knecht in Lebanon Indiana last week. Ralph Ransome and Willie Knecht spent Sunday with Glen Ehrat. Lottie Beckmier Raymond Beckmier Omar Ehrat visited Henry Knecht Thursday. Albert Ehrat had his house painted by George White of Vernon. Several locals attended a social at St Paul Sunday night. Wm Ehrat and family travelled to Vandalia on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ehrat
John Steele
Henry Knecht
Elle
Willie
Fred Wefer
Oscar
Lebanon
Indiana
Augusta Knecht
Ralph Ransome
Willie Knecht
Glen Ehrat
Lottie
Raymond Beckmier
Omar Ehrat
Albert Ehrat
George White
Vernon
St. Paul
Wm. Ehrat
Vandalia
Hallie Holt
Wm. Gehrkin
Shobonier
Anna Wyant
Anna Lester
Arewine
George Willett
Jas. Lane
John Cleary
Frank Beck
Ellen Emerson
James
Patoka
Inez Blanch Epps
Marjorie Albert
Percy Lester
Nolan Epps
Florence Epps
Flora Albert
Iula Klinge
Grace Jarrett
Maude Huddleston
James Klinge
Foster Holt
Spence Cole
Tom Dwyer
Richard Rawcliff
Earl Graham
Smith Grove
Arnold Dressamer
Arnold
G. W. Willett
Harry Metzger
James Lane
Geo. Johnson
Merle Willett
Community Notes From Stringtown and Shobonier Area
Tuesday visits with Wil Gehrkin family north of Shobonier and Wednesday shopping in Shobonier mark a week of local activity. Despite scattered it promises a band concert and August 30 picnic, with baptisms at Flat Creek and various visits and farm work noted across Stringtown, Shobonier, and surrounding farms.
Tourist Hi Neighbor Road Exchange Dialog
Tourist asks where the road leads and the neighbor explains the path begins at one place and continues to another, illustrating a breezy street exchange. The brief dialogue captures a casual neighborhood moment about direction and travel.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Gerkin
Heckethorn
Augsburg
Paul Metzger
J. H. Metzger and Co
James Anderson
Hazel
Jim
Geo
BAYER
Patoka Elevator Co
GaGa
S. H. Grates
E. Bredney
Centralia, Ilinois
Shoe Clearing Sale
J.altom & Son
Bankers of Illinois
Prairie Farmer
First State Bank of
Chas. Bokazones
Wm. Baldridge
W. D. Maynor
Hohman Bros
A. Gallesini
E. J. Bierman
West Side Batter Co
Monarch Auto Repair Co
Hall Motor Co
East Side
W. R. Parkinson
E. Atchison
E. E
Marion A.ve. W
Fourth St
S. Elm St
Case St
Wabash Ave
S. Cherry
N. Walnut
S. Locust St
N. Popler
S. Lincoln
E. First
Gragg
Wamac
Watson & Watson
New Baden
Wellington & Hempen
W. B. Pruden
CDIN
Fi.c
B. C. Holsapple Patorka, Ilt
Fred Gilley
GAS
Sandoval
Illinois
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