Senator McKinley Dies After Long Illness in Indiana
The Senior Senator of Illinois, Senator McKinley, died at 4 10 p m Tuesday in Martinsville Indiana Sanitarium aged 70 after a long cancer battle. He had left Baltimore for treatment and later returned to his Champaign home where funeral services were planned. His term would have ended March 4 1927 with Frank L Smith expected to assume the seat. Gov Small may appoint to fill the vacancy.
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Ilinois
Martinsville
Indiana
Baltimore
Champaign
Willoughby
McKinley
Congress
Frank L. Smith
Senate
Small
North Dakota College Man Opson Visits Here
Prof E Opson of Wargo North Dakota Agricultural College visits Patoka during the Great International Live Stock Exposition. He and J W Thompson, both part of a busy annual trip, share limited time with local relatives. Opson’s judging class ranked 14th out of 23 colleges at Chicago. Illinois ranks below North Dakota in the judging. The college exhibitors include cattle sheep and swine and appear in the premium list again this year.
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E. Opson
J. W. Thompson
Thompson
Patoka
War
Williamson County Sheriff Faces Murder Charge After Elected
The newly elected Williamson County Sheriff Coleman arrested former Sheriff Gallagan for murder, alleged to have occurred about three years ago, during the first hour of Coleman's tenure. The piece hopes Coleman completes his four year term and cleans up the county.
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Williamson
Coleman
Gallagan
Williamson County
Christmas Exercises Yet Unannounced
No official word on a Christmas observance yet. Residents await possible announcements in a couple weeks while five churches and seven denominations show active faith practices at home as the old time Christmas Spirit wanes.
City Board Holds Usual Roll Call
City officials conduct a regular session with roll call. The assembly then rushes to the High School Gym to watch the local Quintette defeat Herrick in a spirited game.
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Mbly
Herrick
Publish Your Santa Letters Before Christmas
All readers who want their Santa Claus letters printed before Christmas should mail them to the Register Office at once. Use white paper and write plainly on one side only.
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Register Office
Honor Roll Subscribers Jump on Register List
A long list shows numerous residents and several organizations credited for paying subscriptions to the Register and joining the honor roll. Names include Louie Bates, Henry Griffin, Luther Paine, F. J. Rogier, Mrs. E. R. Hamilton, O. H. Britt, and many others across families and local groups.
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Register
Louie Bates
Henry Griffin
Luther Paine
F. J. Rogier
E. R. Hamilton
O. H. Britt
L. W. Ballance
J. A. Smith
Gene Garrett
R. J. Branson
Howard Quick
F. G. Shimp
W. L. Outhouse
Roy Malan
Frank Murtin
Albert Perry
Laura
Harry Bopp
Nellie Kelleher
E. B. Towler
H. Glenn Wood
E. F. White
Sarah Kinney
T. M. Green
Omer Perry
Mattie Linton
Tom Ballance
Elisha Paine
Rufus Stephens
W. B. Rogier
Cecil Kell
J. B. Metzger
W. E. Harper
Thural Morey
S. B. .Lawrence
C. S. Doolen
Wm. Kinney
J. C. Griffin
Geo, Purcell
Jno
Fall Results In Dislocation
Mrs Amanda Clark suffered a dislocated shoulder after a fall last Saturday while cleaning the house. Her age and build suggest a slow recovery, and the incident occurred on her birthday anniversary as family planned to visit. The note expresses sympathy for one of our best mothers.
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Amanda Clark
Pocahontas Bank Robbers Still At Large
A Greenville news report says the Pocahontas Bank robbers, who successfully robbed the bank last week, remain at large. They may have fled toward the downstate terror belt or East St. Louis and likely turned east at Breese after reaching the Sandoval to Breese highway.
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Greenville
Pocahontas
Down State
East St. Louis
Sandoval
Breese
Marion County Board of Supervisors in Session
The Marion County Board of Supervisors met on Monday and Tuesday with representatives present to guard interests. A committee meeting occurred Monday while Tuesday handled real business including the selection of County Farm Superintendent.
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Marion County Board of Supervisors
Harper Car Hit By Indiana Auto
The W. E. Harper auto was struck by an Indiana driven car last Saturday and was disabled for some time. The occupants were shaken up. The incident is said to be the fault of the Indiana driver.
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W. E. Harper Auto
Indiana
Public notice over debts linked to death of Reuben Alexander
A terse notice threatens witnesses with public exposure if long tongue tattlers do not prove their claims about Reuben Alexander debt related death. Signed by Ollie Alexander and his wife.
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Long Tongue Tattlers
Reuben Alexander
Ollie Alexander
Local Notes from Patoka and Surrounding Towns
E E Hamilton of Decatur visited Patoka Tuesday. Wasem Stock Company in East St. Louis Yards this week with stock. Carl Black called to Pana for wife’s illness. she is improving. Constable George White of Vernon visited Patoka. Billie Perryman of Monarch Benefit Association in Patoka on insurance business. Postal card from Hot Springs Ark reports Ira Martin and son Anderson passing Hot Springs en route to California. Dr Mark Greer of Vandalia social guest in Patoka. William Edwards, famed Musical Bill, visited local family. Charles Humes and family of Centralia over Sunday with relatives. George Wasem attended stock market in St. Louis Friday. Maurice Dukes visiting Buffalo with Redman family. mother assisting Redman care, improving. Miss Mabel Walker joined Cecil Martin store. Bertha Freyer vacancy filled. Walnut logs loaded here late week. A A Griffin Salem visitor Monday. Elmer Barry, James Caldwell, Oscar Caldwell on Salem business Monday. Lee Murfin of Vernon visited Patoka Thursday. Miss Isabelle Wham returned to Carbondale Friday after Thanksgiving with nerves. Ed Nattier and family hosted Thanksgiving dinner. Rossecipher at Salem for school. home folks over Sunday. Samuel Britt thriving at trapping winter. Cards: dolls and Christmas gifts available. Fancy lemons and oranges 25¢ dozen. Christmas ecards in stock. Mrs A W Whiting and children return to Brighton Colorado after weeks here. Tonight the slogan is Beat Kinmunry.
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E. E. Hamilton
Decatur
Patoka
Wasem
East St. Louis
Carl Black
Main Line
Pana
George White
Vernon
Billie Perryman
Monarch Benefit Association
Hot Springs
Ark
Ira Martin
T. M. Green
Son Anderson
California
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Wm. Edwards
Edwards
Charles Humes
Centralia
Chandler
Helen
George Wasem
St. Louis
Cecil Martin
Bertha Freyer
A. A. Griffin
Salem
Elmer Barry
James Caldwell
Oscar Caldwell
Lee Murfin
Isabelle Wham
Carbondale
Tom Ballance
Ed Nattier
Rossecipher
Samuel Britt
Al‘toms
A. W. Whiting
C. C. Coxland
Brighton
Colorado
Dinner for Cemetery Benefit Report Details Finances
The financial report for a cemetery benefit dinner notes expenses and cash intake. It calls for further contributions to fund, asks donors to contact treasurer Ethel Rogier or leave funds at the bank, and mentions the need for more revenue before next summer’s events.
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Ethel Rogier
Ballances
Busy Farm Bureau Schedule Promises Winter Talks and Tours
Fred J. Blackburn leads a December program for farmer boys with a Model Brooder House built at Farthing Hatchery Odin. Salem hosts Club Leaders Conference December 8 and Dairymen meeting December 15. December 22 28 features Farm and Orchard account school. Urbana hosts State Horticulture Society December 15 17. January 12 insect identification and control planned.
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Fred J. Blackburn
Farthing Hatchery
Odin
Salem
Court House
State
Urbana
Patoka School Notes and Local Basketball Loss
The Patoka school reports last six weeks exams with varied results and outlines upcoming events. Herrick’s basketball team defeated Patoka 25 to 7, Kinmundy-scheduled game on December 10, and student class meetings are noted for sophomores and freshmen.
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Herrick
Patoka
Kinmundy
Sophmores
Aegean
Patoka Dairy Station Grows With New Route and Investment
The Patoka Milk Station shows rapid improvement as next spring the plant will gain attention. About $7,000 was paid out last month and a new route was added. Wernle Bros and Mrs. Kious lead, driving competition while more dairy cattle herds arrive, signaling strong growth for the region.
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Patoka
Wernle
New County Officers Take Oath in Salem Court House
New county officers took office in Salem Court House last Monday after bond approvals. Miss Hattie Blair remains County Superintendent of Schools until August 1927, with Kinsley stepping in for the next school year. Judge Wilson retires after a storied career. Judge Finn is expected to serve as Democratic judge. Sheriff Harvey Mays oversees the office with deputy Ricarn Hill, while Zina Breese assists. County Clerk Paul Kramer leads the busy court house, aided by Louise Davidson. Treasurer Walter Winkler hosts a reception and begins his duties with aide Miss Black and his wife helping.
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Salem Court House
Hattie Blair
Kinsley
Schram City
Wilson
Register
Judge Wilson
Basil
Salem
Russel
Centralia
Marion County
Finn
Harvey Mays
Court House
Ricarnhill
Zina Breese
Harvey
Stony
County Clerks Office
Paul Kramer
Paul
Férmer
Louise Davidson
Walter Winkler
Walter
Miss Black
Ladies basketball club becomes an active organization
The ladies basketball club is now a real organization and ready for games. Practice in full force is underway and they invite teams to contact the manager in Patoka Illinois for scheduling.
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Patoka
Illinois
Mickie Says Newspaper Is People’s School
Mickie declares the newspaper serves as the people’s school informing readers about invention arts science discovery politics sports and literature. He notes many no longer attend formal school yet continue learning through the paper daily.
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People's School
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