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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
Fresh in the Town Market and Delassus new store offer toys and holiday goods. Closes list of visits, prices, and events at the Novelty Store, Town Market, and local churches with sermons and revivals. Observed are town people, Thanksgiving visits, and requests for land clearing contracts.
Evangelist Fuson closed the revival at the Baptist church on Thanksgiving night and returned to his Casey home Friday morning. He spent four weeks in Patoka making many friends during the visit.
H Lester Ballance youngest son of Mr and Mrs H L Ballance of Patoka Township and Flossie Mae Kissner daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Kissner of Carrigan Township were married at the bride's parents home on Thanksgiving evening. The couple have many friends in the community and the paper extends warm congratulations.
Harry Reed, a switchman in the Pana yards, was injured Tuesday morning when he fell between a box car and a caboose. The caboose passed over his right arm, amputating it just below the shoulder.
Notice describes the deaths of Emine Jan Bright aged 64 and John W. Hatch aged 79. Bright, a Christian woman, was laid to rest at Patoka cemetery after a service at the Christian church led by Rev. Montgomery. Hatch, a long respected Marion county resident and Mason, will have funeral services likely in Vernon after his passing on December 4.
A letter from Grover Blankinship announces his assignment with the Mobile and Ohio Company in the engineering department. He expresses satisfaction with his new role and notes Mrs. Blankinship and his South Claiborne Street address.
A series of property deeds are recorded including Floyd A and Bertha M Doolen selling parts of section 8 in township 4 north range 2 east totaling 15 acres and other parcel interests for 600 dollars. Additional transfers include Geo Cronk to J H Wiley for Lot 3 in Patoka and Isaac Wadkins to J M Outhouse for 115 acres at 125 dollars, plus multiple Patoka parcels transferred between Gaultney and Shimp with prices ranging from 90 to 120 dollars. Orleans and Patoka area deeds show Wilw section 11 township 3 north range 1 east at 4 800 dollars and other transfers totaling 2400 dollars.
Chas A Grubb writes after moving from Tonti to West Palm Beach Florida describing arrival on November 7 and social visits with neighbor Bert Scott and fruit farmer Hull. He details sharing oranges lemons grapefruit and bananas and enjoying a week of luxury as they were invited back for more. The Register notes it is now a weekly visitor to Grubb's Florida home.
Eld. C. L. Butler baptized three candidates Rosie Chandler Ross Herring and Dallas Stilley at the mill pond Sunday afternoon with a large crowd witnessing. Wm. Goods-
A church reports an increase in attendance during revival meetings with more members joining the congregation and participating in services. The event highlights renewed community interest and outreach efforts.
A Duluth Minnesota twelve year old explains in a school composition that buying Red Cross Christmas Seals helps stamp out tuberculosis in the city and supports hospitals and fresh air education. He says his father died of tuberculosis and buys the seals to help prevent others from losing a father and to fund a doctors’ effort if he himself is ever threatened by the disease.
Miss Mae Belcher taught at Vernon school Thursday due to the illness of her sister, Miss Prudence. The brief note records a temporary absence linked to family health concerns.
An advertisement offers a profit opportunity for a permanent delivery business. It promises a joint advertising campaign and territorial support to promote a 1500 lb REO motor delivery truck at a special price of 800 dollars. Address in Lansing Michigan for inquiries.
A gathering at the Register office will seek to raise 2000 dollars and finalize negotiations with the inter urban company. All supporters of the proposed electric railroad are urged to attend.
An evening of enjoyment hosted by the Eastern Star ladies in their lodge room celebrated Thanksgiving for members and families. A large crowd attended with contests, music, popcorn, and home spun candy. Dean Blankinship won a string-chewing contest while Harry Ashton chewed the apple suspended on a string.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Caldwell formerly of Patoka but now living abroad died at their home. Dr W D Martin and G B Simcox of Suloni Seuganee conveyed the remains to Patoka. Mrs Caldwell is recovering and up again.
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