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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
9
Fresh mincemeat and clocks advertised at Town Market. Numerous notes mention visitors from Vandalia Centralia St Louis Chicago and St. Louis, and items for sale including rocking chairs jewelry and sewing machines. Weekly ads promote 25 percent off on shot guns and Christmas gifts.
John W Hatch born December 19 1836 Hang ing Rock Ohio dies at his son Frank Hs Vernon Illinois home at 75 years 11 months 14 days He married Flora Hayward in 1862 and had four children Later married Julia V Hull in 1901 and moved from Patoka Illinois to Vernon He leaves a wife one son a foster daughter two grandchildren and many friends Funeral services were led by Rev Monroe Smith with S M Spurgeon assisting
The Illinois Legislative Committee seeks farmer and land owner input on road laws. They request replies by Dec 20 1912 to Springfield Illinois, covering road management, permanent roads with state aid, a State Highway Commission, and county road supervision.
Emma Jane Pritchett Bright, born April 29 1848 in Madison county Hl died December 4 1912 at Patoka Tb age 64 years 7 months 27 days. She married John W Bright November 7 1865 who died February 20 1912. A devout Christian mother of 14 children, 10 survived, leaving a wide circle of friends and neighbors.
To those who have stood with us in our bereavement and offered kind words we extend heartfelt thanks for all acts of kindness during the loss of Gar Serran.
Patoka Lodge 613 A M and A F and A M notes the death of Brother J W Hatch on December 5 1912 aged 75 years 11 months 14 days. The lodge honors him as a upright Mason church member devoted husband and father and citizen. Charter to be draped in mourning for thirty days with copies to family and local paper. minutes to bear record.
A Washington post office scene shows a young woman at a booth explaining how Red Cross seals raise funds for tuberculosis cure. An elderly man reflects regret and recalls a loved one lost to TB as he purchases seals, moved by the simple on back concept.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the sickness and death of mother Emma J. Bright. They appreciate the assistance and prayers, and ask blessings from the Father in heaven.
The village council met in regular session Friday at the village hall with all officers present except Adams and Butler. Minutes were read and approved. Reports showed cemetery funds $11.99 and general funds $5.87, accepted. Bills totaling several items were read and ordered paid, including hauling cinders and lighting lamps. A motion allowed T. E. Irvin $33.84 less $7.20 for alley crossing at Geiger's.
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