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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
4
A devotional verse recounts shepherds on the hills observing a star and visiting the Child Jesus, with the Magi traveling from afar to present gifts. The piece asks Christ to bless all who bring love and praise with reverent adoration.
Fresh A and B batteries sold for 1.50 1.25 and 75c in Vernon Illinois Whites Store advertised with references to the angelic tidings and shepherds glorifying God. The passage links holiday joy to charitable outreach and public enthusiasm.
A vintage guide describes practical baby gifts such as Button tapes, Blanket Pins with garter clasps, Slipover sweaters, and Comfort quilts. It also notes a baby swing with washable covers and creative lace and crepe linen trims, plus a chancery notice about Condit and Condit.
In a poor town district grocery, Barker A Bright kept his shop open till midnight on Christmas Eve. He employed extra helpers to deliver and wrap for many late customers, earning about seventy five dollars in the busy, charity filled night. The next day townsfolk greeted him with the new cheer Bull y Bright as his name became a comical badge of loyalty.
State of Illinois Marion County Circuit Court January Term 1926 Elzora Condit and Robert B Condit sue Z T Condit H M Condit Florence Condit Hallam et al for legal action as shown in public notice.
Executors Walter Kleeman and Charles Ehrat announce the final settlement of the William Kleeman estate at the Marion County Court House Salem Illinois. All claimants must appear at the February Term on the first Monday in February to have claims adjusted. Debts should be paid promptly to the undersigned. Matheny and Welker attorneys.
In the January term of the circuit court, Elizabeth Freer sues Harold Freer in chancery. The case, filed in 19th century style proceedings, seeks equitable relief and resolution of marital disputes.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court records an affidavit of nonresidence for Joseph Harold Freer. The complainant filed a Bill of Complaint on November 30 1925 and a summons issued for January next. Freer must appear and plead or demur to avoid a confessed decree. Salem Illinois. Geo W Smith Complainant’s Solicitor. 12-8-10-17-24.
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