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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
9
Local shoppers flock to Town Market for fresh mincemeat and holiday goods as Delassus and others advertise toys and housewares. Readers note church services, revival meetings, and several visits among Salem, Decatur, Effingham, and St Louis linked to area families and merchants.
H Lester Ballance youngest son of Mr and Mrs H E Ballance of Patoka Township and Flossie Mae Kissner daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Kissner of Carrigan Township were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home Thanksgiving evening at 4 o’clock. The couple have many friends in the community and the paper offers warm congratulations.
Harry Reed, a T. GC brakeman, was seriously injured Tuesday morning in the Pana yards when he fell between a box car and a caboose. The caboose rolled over his right arm, amputation occurred just below the shoulder.
Emma Jans Bright aged 64 died December 4 after long illness. Services were held December 5 at the Christian church with burial in Patokse cemetery. John W. Hach aged 79 died December 4 at his son's Vernon home after years of frail health. He was a longtime Marion Fayette county resident, member of the M B church and a Mason. Funeral planned for Vernon Saturday morning.
Grover Blankinship reports satisfaction with his new duties in the engineering department of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company. He notes favorable weather conditions in the county south area, and mentions Mrs. Blankinship living at 161 South Claiborne Street.
Several late transfers are listed including Floyd A and Bertha M Doolen to Melvin H Doolen for 15 acres in section 8 and other parcels. Isaac Wadkins to J M Outhouse for 1 15 acres. G W and Eliza J Gaultney to F G Shimp for two Patoka lots. Orvil L Britt and OL Britt to Alfred L Gerrish for 80 acres. and a $600 to $7000 range for the parcels. Miss Mae Belcher taught school Thursday in Vernon due to Prudence Belcher’s illness.
Chas A Grubb and family recently moved to West Palm Beach and report arriving November 7. They visited Mr Bert Scott and Mr Hull, enjoying sunshine, fruit from groves, and a generous feast. The Register now visits Mr Grubb weekly in Florida.
Eld. C. L. Butler led a baptism at the mill pond Sunday afternoon with a large crowd in attendance. The candidates baptized were Rosie Chandler Ross Herring and Dallas Stilley. Wm Good has been (ad le a6 AD ind eh) ?
A church reports new members joining during revival meetings held in Tolar. The event highlights continued growth as attendees participate in ongoing religious services and community activities.
A Duluth Minnesota twelve year old explains in a school composition that Red Cross Christmas Seals support stamping out tuberculosis and hospital maintenance. He notes funds fund fresh air education and his father died from the disease, hoping others avoid similar loss and that doctors have resources to prevent infection if needed.
Merchants are invited to form a permanent business partnership offering a Model H Reo truck. The plan includes a strong local advertising campaign, territory-wide literature, and direct inquiries to dealers. The company promises economy and quicker deliveries with year-round performance and a money saving offer from Reo Motor Truck Co. in Lansing, Michigan.
Local man offers a modern reliable delivery vehicle at a special price. The truck lists at 800 dollars and is described as one of the best known and most satisfactory models now manufactured. Investigate this offer if a more economical delivery system is needed. Address: CORE This ParcA.
A meeting is set for Saturday night at the Register office to raise the required two thousand dollars for the proposed electric railroad project. Attendees will discuss steps to finalize the transaction with the interurban group and all interested parties are urged to attend.
The Eastern Star ladies hosted a Thanksgiving evening in the lodge room for members and families. A large crowd attended with contests led by Dean Blankinship who won the string-chewing event and Harry Ashton who excelled at the apple-on-a-string challenge. Music and refreshments followed, featuring popcorn and homemade candy.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B KR Caldwell died at home Saturday age one week Their remains were brought to Patoka for burial with Dr Murfin and Mr Simcox accompanying Mrs Caldwell is recovering and up again
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