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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
5
James R. Phipps, a Williamson county restaurateur, bought ammo after hiding in unclaimed items stored here for years by Glenn Young. About 4000 to 5000 cartridges of 8 mm to machine gun size were auctioned. Friends say Young used the site as a ammunition cache.
The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Gym drew a smaller crowd than prior years but still netted nearly $100.00 to be used for eligible needs.
Zora Pollock leaves Shobonier for Kansas City to spend winter with her son Ort C and family. Ort, now with the Wabash, is doing well in a nice home. C J Metzger returns from Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial and resumes work after a Springfield visit. Jerome Travis of Chicago and Miss Alice Emerson of Patoka visit Shobonier Saturday morning.
William Dunn Linton a longtime community figure born January 10 1845 in Aurora Kentucky died November 30 1926 at his Patoka home aged 72 years 10 months 20 days He married Elnora Buss in 1885 and joined the M B Church South about thirty years ago He belonged to the Mason and Eastern Star lodges He leaves a widow three children a sister and a niece The funeral was held Thursday at the M B Church South in Patoka with burials in Patoka cemetery
Emma Maulding wife of Charles Maulding died Sunday November 28 at 2 30 pm after a brief illness surrounding her at home. Born June 3 1871 she leaves a husband eleven children though four preceded her in death and she was a devout member of the Southern Methodist church since age fourteen. Funeral details and remaining relatives noted. Also mentions John A Jennings in Ramsey and Mulberry Grove cattle sale next Saturday week.
Prof. Daniel Taylor of Brownstown and his brother and wife were killed when their Ford collided with Pennsylvania Line No. 80 at a private crossing near Effingham. Prof. Taylor, two children and a baby survived injuries. the baby and a two year old remain in hospital in critical condition. School commemorates loss with deepest sympathy.
Four men robbed the Po cahontas village bank on pay day at the mine. They forced customers to surrender and fired as they fled. Investigators traced a car license to Williamson county and followed the fugitives toward Beckmeyer via Jimtown and Frogtown. Further developments were awaited.
Wilmer holds complete charge and authority over the premises of Mrs Green. No trespassing or hunting is allowed.
Hazel V Halbrook and Louis E Olmstead were married at the bride’s home on November 25 1926 with Oral Brown officiating. Both families are noted farmers from Vernon and the couple, members of Bear Creek Baptist Church, now reside northwest of Vernon on the John Matheny property once known as the John Oates place. The Register offers congratulations.
J M Green brother of Rev G W Green dies at his daughter's home Mrs C C Bethard after months of severe mental illness. He was well known throughout the area and served as a Civil War veteran.
A Sheriff Office arrest of Pollard occurred Saturday by County Coroner Anderson after a warning from the Sheriff. A youth who fled Iuka entered a trap locally. Lisle Simcox and Clin ton kinfolk visited over Sunday. Archie Underwood and Piper City relatives stayed week and recalled old friends. Mrs A J Ingold visited Shobonier kin. Mr Green and son Anderson and Tra Martin shown to have not left for California until Thursday. Various residents plan travel to Wichita Falls Texas and Christmas trips. Calves expected Monday at Wasems Cash Market.
local column notes Miss Elizabeth Simcox spends Thanksgiving in Decatur. numerous visits by Simcox, Gray, Black, Ververs, Crosby families and others. bargains offered on fondant, shoes, silk hose, and bedding at Hill Bros and Cains Store.
Harbin Hawkins and his wife arrive in Harbins old hometown for several days of visiting relatives and friends. Hawkins notes ongoing prosperity in the oil business. He has visited the Louie Zimmerman family twice since returning. Local ads note sweaters for boys and men at Altoms and Big Buck shirts at Cains. A baby boy named William Earl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wasem in Halliday, North Dakota.
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