Local meeting on interurban line proposal in Springfield area
Citizens gathered last Friday to discuss the Springfield and Central Illinois Traction plan with little progress. The subscription stands at 1710 dollars as Isaac A. Smith in England reports the construction contract let. A new meeting is set for Saturday at 2 PM at Charles E. Blankinship's office. attendees should bring a neighbor who supports the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Central Illinois Traction
Isaac A. Smith
England
Chas. E. Blankinship
Local School Notes and Debates Update
Glen and Jess socialized Thursday night while Maurice Wasem visited a school Monday afternoon. A Friday debate argued the negative claim that negroes were more shased than Indians. the next clash set for December 20 on women suffrage. Dale toppled from a crowded seat, Howard was absent for a planned negative debate, Mae Sicher missed days sick, Woodford Grupp resumed eight year work, and Glen and Ruth hold a lease on a property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Jess
Maurice’ Wasem
Dale
Howard
Mae Sicher
Woodford Grupp
Ruth
High Grade Jersey Cattle Offered For Sale
In-pull of yearling heifers and an eleven-month Jersey bull named A GOOD ONE. One Holstein cow due in January and a two-year-old Holstein bull described as extra good. The Ladies' Aid will serve lunch. Terms: nine months credit with note and approved security. notes bear six percent interest from date.
Local Notes Report Involving Centralia Residents And Visitors
Correspondence notes Harvey Gordon of Centralia staying in Folraville while Chas Foltz hauls cordwood to Sandoval. Edith Truitt funeral cancels Sunday school. Kathleen Gordon visited Centralia family from Friday to Sunday. Robi Foltz shredding fodder this week. Lena Foltz visited Oconee Thursday to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bowen with Edd Belcher family Sunday. Agnes Carmen and Ogal Bowen visited Vandalia Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Walter Alexander ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Gordon
Centralia
Folraville
Chas
Foltz
Sandoval
Lena Foltz
Oconee
Chas. Bowen
Edd Belcher
Agnes Carmen
Ogal Bowen
Vandalia
Boulder News Briefs Brighten Seasonal Week
Hog killing is the order of the day. Mr and Mrs F Clark from East St Louis visit relatives in Boulder. Homer Laws and Anna Sprageon have moved to Boulder. Homer Bowen and wife are in Boulder this week. Mr Shepard and wife are in Shob onier visiting their children Floyd Carter from Patoka was in Boulder Monday. John Shepard, after visiting his brother in Cracker Neck, returned to Boulder Monday. Wishing the editor and all correspondents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Mrs. F. Clark
East St. Louis
Boulder
Mr. Shepard
Shobonier
Floyd Carter
Patoka
John
Shepard
Cracker Neck
Local Notes From Bear Creek Area
Bear Creek Lem Lake on the sick list. Orval Brown and family returned from Lincoln Illinois where Mr Brown worked. J F Anderson and wife attended the funeral of his uncle G H Conant in Kinmundy. Wim Jones visited Vandiulia. W W Davis and wife of Patoka visited W J Linton. Uncle Bill Linton on the sick list. Mrs Myrtle Farmer returned home near Boulder after visiting Miss Anna Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Brown
Lincoln
Ill
Mr. Brown
Lief
J. F. Anderson
Kinmundy
G. H. Conant
Bill Linton
Myrtle Farmer
Boulder
Anna Lane
Obituary of Franklin Lee Thomason Aged 8
Franklin Lee Thomason born August 28, 1904, son of Frank and Rose Thomason, died December 8, 1912 at age 8 years 3 months 10 days. The obituary reflects on innocent youth, death’s meaning, and the enduring virtues born from sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Lee Thomason
Frank
Rose Thomason
Card of Thanks for Darling Boy
The Thomason family thanks friends neighbors and Dr Murfin for tender help during the illness and death of their son. They wish God to reward their kindness. Frank Thomason Rose Thomason acknowledge their gratitude.
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Dr. Murfin
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Patoka Register
Louis F. Zimmermann
H. S. Notes
Vernon
Frank Murfin
W. H. Wade
Auet
Ballance’s Restaurant
Schmelzer
Illinois
Schmelzer Leading Jeweler
E.broadway
Centralia I. C
C. B. and
Q. Watch Inspector
Foltz Vicinity
Edith Truitt
Kathleen Gordon
Robi. Foltz
Walter Alexander
Homer Laws
Anna Sprageon
Homer Bowen
Wife
Bear Creek
Lem Lake
Wim. Jones
W. W. Davis
W. J. Linton
Frank Thomason
Pratts
PWREB
R. A. Simcox & Co
J. Simcox & Son
Daisy
John Pugh
Patoka, Ill
T.E. Irvin
JNO
A. Jennings
Jno. A. Jennings
Patoka, Illinois
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