Precautions By Board of Health to Safeguard Against Small Pox
A smallpox case in Heckethorn prompts state and local health action. Dr. Diehl joins a public meeting to discuss vaccination and quarantine rules. Illinois Public Health declares smallpox contagious and outlines fines and quarantine for exposed persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Leroy Sprinkle
Heckethorn
Maurice Ballance
Maurice
State Board of Health
Springfield
C . Diehl
Effingham
State Board
Patoka
Ilinois
Illinois Department of Public Health
Arnold Chapel Resident Passes Away
Lizzie V. Hensley born May 27 1854 near Madison Indiana died November 28 1924 aged 70 years 6 months 1 day She married William C Doolen in 1870 and had seven children all but Ransom R died before her She later married Martin S Holt 1886 with two more children Nora G and Lester E She joined Arnold Chapel M E Church and was faithful She leaves one son Ransom R Doolen a brother John Hensley a sister Emma Smith twelve grandchildren and many friends Funeral Monday conducted by Rev Carleton with Rev J Monroe Smith assisting and burial in Doolen cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie V. Hensley
Madison
Indiana
Fostersburg
Wm. C. Doolen
Erick Edward J
Franklin
Robert R
Frederick W
Claude
Howard L
Ransom R
Wm. C
Martin S. Holt
Nora G
Lester E
Aroald Chapel
M. &E. Church
Ransom R. Doolen G. Jones
Vernon
McCook, Neb
Nora
John Hensley
Emma Smith
Oxford
Neb
Carleton
J. Monroe Smith
Doolen Cemetery
Emerson Breaks Illinois Election Records in 1924
Secretary of State Louis L. Emerson sets a new state record with 1,578,456 votes statewide more than Coolidge and Harding totals in previous years. Cook County yields 741,999 votes and downstate 836,457. Emerson leads Andrew Olson by 923,356 with all but eleven counties giving him a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Louis L. Emerson
Coolidge
Ilinois
Harding
Cook County
Emmerson
Andrew Olson
New County Officers Take Oath of Office
Marion county Illinois held a formal oath ceremony for recently elected county officials all Republicans Frank C. Hensley was re elected Circuit Clerk Charles F Dew was re elected States Attorney Ed Anderson was re elected Coroner and Surveyor Mr Baker also took office The crowd praised the youngsters who acted like seasoned veterans and pledged honorable service to the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Patoka B Y P U Notes Sunday Program
The Mary Phillips group leads Sunday evening December 7 at 6:00 with a program on First Things First. Topics include Carl Rogier Loran Rankin Willie Parker Mr Mojonnier Claude Adams Alberta Berthoux and Lenora Parker with solos and a duet by Esther and Elden Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phillips
Topic
Esther Dolorous Cox
Carl Rogier
Loran Rankin
Willie Parker
Mr. Mojonnier
W. F. Cox
Claude Adams
Alberta Berthoux
Esther
Elden Cox
Lenora Parker
Farm Bureau Dairy Meeting Schedule Posted
The Farm Bureau chairs two dairy meetings with Mr Rhode from the University of Illinois Dairy Extension Department. One session at the State Bank in Patoka at 10:00 this morning and another at the Farm Bureau office at 2:00 this afternoon. All men interested in better dairy cattle are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Rhode
Dairy Extension Department
University of Ilinois
State Bank
Patoka
Bip
Theo Gusstingd
County Court docket notes probate and criminal matters
Estate of Oren R Belcher decree orders sale of real estate to satisfy $3090.05 judgment and mortgage. final report in Estate of Samuel Morris filed and approved. People vs Vern Heath speeding case with plea and bond. People vs Charles McWhirter prohibition act set for hearing. People vs H H Hillmeyer alimony petition ordered cash support $25 with bond $500. various dates and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren R. Belcher
Federal Land Bank
W. Basil Wilson
Samuel Morris
Vern Heath
Vern Neath
W. S. Heath
People
Charles McWhirter
H. H. Hillmeyer
Christmas Seals for Sale to Fight Tuberculosis
The National Tuberculosis Association promotes Christmas seals as a weapon against TB. Since 1908 the program reduced TB deaths from 200 to 97 per 100,000, saving millions yearly in lives and money. Citizens are urged to buy seals to educate youth and aid patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tuberculosis Association
Cross Word Puzzles Arrive In This Newspaper
The issue presents the first in a series of cross word puzzles. Readers are invited to try the brain testers with directions provided and a solution to today’s puzzle to appear in the next issue.
Centralia Man Perishes in Farmhouse Fire
At 1 a m Wednesday a fire consumed the Bierman home four miles west of Centralia. George Bierman died trying to recover his pocketbook left inside. The mother and seven children escaped, but the house burned to ashes. A smokehouse nearby contained no survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bierman
Centralia
Well Known Family on the Radio Broadcast
George W. Green and Mrs. Eagan and family of the Murray Family Orchestra announced a radio program heard clearly from Palmer Radio Broadcasting Station WOC Davenport Iowa last Friday night. The six member group from Shobonier Vandalia viewers enjoyed eighteen numbers with Liberty Bell March opening and Kiss Me Good Night closing fox trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Green
Eagan
Murray
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Palmer Radio Broadcasting
Davenport
Shobonier
Vandalia
Gers
Enfare Company
Marion County Board of Supervisors Reappoints Farm Superintendent
The Marion County Board of Supervisors met in Salem on Monday with limited unfinished business from 1924. They reappointed County Farm Superintendent Fisher and selected jurors for the January 1925 term, listing J L Griffin Alma R D Kissner Carrigan W R White Frank Mc Glasson Emil Osterholtz Oddie Frances Centralia T J Arnold Foster A A Taylor Haines Harry Linder Iuka R L Maxey Clyde Hanna Kinmundy E B Hewitt Meacham Chas G Duncan Odin N B Potter Omega Geo Purcell Patoka D W Mercer Raccoon Jack Heller Romine Jake Holmes Ray Cunningham Salem Fred Winters Martin Basle Sandoval S D Williams Stevenson Orlando Carter Tonti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Salem
Mr. Fisher
J. L. Griffin
Alma
R. D. Kissner
Carrigan
W. R. White
Frank McGlasson
Emil Osterholtz
Oddie Frances
Centralia
T. J. Arnold
Foster
A. A. Taylor
Haines
Harry Linder
Iuka
R. L. Maxey
Clyde Hanna
Kinmundy
E. BE. Hewitt
Meacham
Chas. G. Duncan
Odin
Omega
Geo
Purcell
Patoka
D. W. Mercer
Raccoon
Jack Heller
Romine
Jake Holmes
Ray Cunningham
Wife and Baby Die in Kentucky Home Fire
Glen Elmore reports from Kentucky that his wife and four month old baby were burned to death in a Sunday morning fire. Glen and a two year old child were burned but not seriously. home and contents were destroyed. Information came by telephone and then later confirmed by a party in the town. the accident is described as coal oil poured on a stove causing an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Elmore
Glen
Kentucky
Glens
Former resident Dora Barr dies in Bruceville Indiana
News received Thursday morning reports the death of Mrs. Dora Barr at her Bruceville home during Wednesday night. She was formerly married to Alonzo Wagstaff, mother to Roy Wagstaff and Mrs. Crowder, and was well known in the area. Separation and remarriage to Mr. Barr are noted. funeral details are unavailable at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Barr
Bruceville
Ind
Barr
Alonzo Wagstaff
Roy Wagstaff
Crowder
Mr. Wagstaff
Saturday Big Sales Day Promises Bargains in Patoka
Saturday marks Patoka s Third Big Sales Day with seasonable merchandise and a last monthly drawing. A Chevrolet touring car could be won in the January 3 drawing. shoppers are urged to ask for free tickets and buy what they will need for weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Winklers Orchestra Shelts Centralia Concert
The well known Winklers orchestra of Centralia performed a program at St. Jomis Monday night. Local admirers greatly enjoyed the musical treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winklers Orchestra
Centralia
Local stores advertise holiday shopping and community news
The Patoka area page lists store promotions and goods from Altoms, Ballances, Martins, Dains Store, and Wasem’s Meat Market. There are notes on illnesses, births, visits, and Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations, plus price offers on oysters, rubbers, nuts, candy, and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballances
Robert Morris
Altoms
Cyrus Xenaad
Meridian
Delmar Freyer
Vernon
Griffin Twins
Martins
Walter Enloe
Decatur
Ralph Simcox
Memphis
Tenn
Mae Vane
Mclean
Dains
J. M. Smith
Champaign
Emily Caldwell
Clinton
Peters
Wasems
Lester W. Ballance
Daiis
Bruce Holland
Baby
East St. Louis
Rose Chandler
LaPlace
Grandma Quayle
Roy Griffin
LeRoy
J. C. Griffin
Dr. Sherman
Texas
Martin & Martin
L. M. Black
Walter Murfin
Robert Walton
James Troutt
Foltz
Lewis Pugh
Centralia
J. W. Delassus
B. F
Clyde Dees
Shobonier
Patoka
Nichols
J. T. Elmore
Jerseyville
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Arnold Chapel
SEC. OF State
Patoka B. Y. P. U
MAN
Board OF Supervisors
Glen Elmore
Wenklers
Hostlar
Minnie Mae Simcox
University At
Carborndale
Irsne Crawford
Carbondale University
John Crawford
Opal Baxter
Ramsey School
Pope Township
Farmers Elevator
Dains Store
J. B. Carmean
Olga Purcell
Winona Stephens
B. F. Hostlar
St. Louis
Roberts
Robinson
Belcher
Elsie
Star
Scott Watson
A. W. Thalman
A. A. Griffin
Martin and
Martin Bruce Holland
Edith Gideon
Cecil Martin
Jess ‘Pugh
Jess
Glen Young and Wife
Mayo Bros
Rochester
Minn
Harold Walker
Amboy
John Nagel
Heex
Harvey
Ella Snyder
Geeter
Ann Cole
Snyder
W. E. Harper
Wilson
Blythesville
Ark
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