Rebecca J Jolliff obituary highlights family faith and service
Rebecca Jane Wisher Jolliff, born May 12 1847 in Chillicothe Ohio, died Dec 13 1936 at 89, widow of Civil War veteran Samuel A. Jolliff. She lived near Patoka Illinois for decades, cherished by children Ulysses S Joliff Minnie O Neal Lemmons and others, and by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at M E Church Dec 16 1936 officiated by Rev Spurgeon. Interment Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Jane Wisher
Thomas Newton
Harriet (Horner
Wisher
Chillicothe
Ohio
LaSalle
Ill
Union County
Patoka
H. L. Davis
Jesus Christ
Methodist Episcopal Church
Samuel A. Jolliff
Minnie Annetta
Ulysses S
Chester G
Bertie
Winfred
Bertha Viola
Grandma Jolliff
John Murray
Grandma
William Wisher
Peoria
Minnie O’neal Lemmons
U. S
M. E
S. M. Spurgeon
Patoka Cemetery
Four Square Epworth League Meeting Hosted by Silver Tea
The Silver Tea of the M. E. Church hosted about 150 people from the Four Square Larger Parish Epworth League with delegations from Altamont Vernon Beecher City Herrick Brownstown St Elmo and Vandalia. Rev Whitlock led devotions and Miss Florence Cain oversaw the program. The Mt. Vernon M E Children's Home presented moving pictures and readings while Mrs Piland provided piano solos and a post program recreation followed by refreshments.
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M. E
Epworth League
Altamont
Vernon
Beecher City
Herrick
Brownstown
St. Elmo
Vandalia
Wilma Ruth Carleton
Whitlock
Florence Cain
Supt. Clemens
M. E. Children’s Home
Mt. Vernon
Ruth Pugh
Patricia Spurgeon
C.12
Piland
Sunday School Attendees From Sandoval Visit Church Event
Reverend and Mrs Fairchild and Mrs Fred Schaffnit of Sandoval attended Sunday School at the M E Church South this week.
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Fairchild
Fred Schaffnit
Sandoval
Patoka Chorus Presents Christmas Concert Next Sunday
The Patoka Community Chorus directed by James K. Melluish will give a no admission concert Sunday at 3 PM in the High School Gym. Participants include Florence Cain Jake Davis Iris Ellis and others with Mrs L D Altom at the piano. The program features traditional carols like O Come All Ye Faithful Hark the Herald Angels Sing While by My Sheep It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and Silent Night among others.
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Patoka
James K. Melluish
Florence Cain
Jake Davis
Iris Ellis
Lucille Field
Loretta Genre
Doris Good
Donna Jennings
Alice Murfin
Bessie Murfin
Alta Pugh
Bettie Simcox
Effie Smith
Elizabeth Walton
Eva Wasem
Marie Thompson
Roy Ballance
John Chance
Charles Griffin
Alva Peek
Marion Smith
Robert Walton
L.D. Altom
Bethlehem
Jesu Bambino
Pietro von
Jesus
Local notes from Kinmundy and Patoka area
Kinmundy and Centralia visitors are listed among Sunday calls and Saturday shoppers at Altom's in Patoka. Names include Neavills, Green, Schroeder, Simcox, Livesay, Ballance, Stasik, Nagel, and many families. Occasional sales items and local remarks populate the page.
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Centralia
O. C. Schroeder
Joe Simcox
Bettie Simcox
Fred Carter
Reba Gray
Alta Pugh
James Ballance
L. W. Ballnce
Sonny Talbot
Nelle Quayle
Denver Adams
Laura Haley
Laura Livesay
Lizzie Griggs
Billy Brclay
L. D. Altom
Altom
Morton
Altom’s
Odin
Minnie Somerville
Michigan
Ed Jones
Clinton
Central
Jennie Carter
Altoms
S. W. Gray
Frances
Ellen
O. H. Britt
Ollie
Alexander
Walter
Diveley
Gene
Tra Livesay
Decatur
Bine
Huch Sandy
Donald Dean
Glen Bpker
Sandoval
Noah Carter
William
Florence Simcox
G. J. Wasem
Vandalia
Alta Puch
Patoka Public Library
Mindora Simcox
A. L. Irvin
A. E. Good
Johnnie Moran
L. V. Warner
Champaign
Bill
Bob Adams
Patoka
Mark Greer
Bob
M. Jensen
John Jensen
Mae Mc Haney
Shattuc
Meddie Hines
Tom Pugh
Here
Order of the Victoria Chapter
the Eastern Star
Isabelle Barker
Margreuitte Glascow
Rebecca Parker
Esther Wood
Amy Brown
East St. Louis
Frank Smith
Henry
A. W. Thalman
Isabelle Hoban
Carrie Darner
Ruby Thalman
Mallory
Fred Schaffner
Carrie Merritt
Katie Nattier
Fred Young
Salem
Ruth Puch
Alice Murfin
Ovcoree
Harvey Munger
Emma Sue
Orville Hubbard
W. E. Fields
Christmas Message From Piland Family at M E Church
The Piland family extend Christmas wishes and invite all to Arnold Chapel and Patoka services with Christmas programs on Saturday and Sunday. They urge support for orphans and the Mt Vernon children's home with a year end offering.
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J. Piland
Joe Chaly
George Eugene
Christ
Arnold Chapel
Patoka
Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Gift Sale Planned by Ladies Aid at Church
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church will hold a gift sale Saturday December 19 one door south of the post office. A bake sale replaces the previously announced oyster dinner. Doors open at 10 00 a m.
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Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Notice to Prospective Offenders About City Property
To Whom It May Concern any person or persons caught or guilty of breaking eight bulbs or destroying city property shall be prosecuted to full extent of the law.
Village Board Unclaimed Articles Leave From Thanksgiving Event
Unclaimed articles from Thanksgiving dinner are stored at Irvih's timber yard, according to village board notices. Local residents may claim items by contacting the town clerk before a stated deadline.
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Irvih
Patoka Methodists to Host Farina Team in Big Game
The Patoka Methodists defeated De Molays on Wednesday night in Centr ali. Next Monday Farina's independent team visits Patoka for a highly touted matchup at the high school gym, with Farina reported to have an exceptionally strong squad.
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Patoka
Vernon Chatter and Stitch Club December Meeting
Mrs. Robert Foltz hosted the Vernon Chatter and Stitch club at her home last Wednesday afternoon. The December gathering marked the Christmas observance with festive decorations and a themed table arrangement. The meeting concluded late in the afternoon after a very enjoyable session.
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Robert Foltz
Vernon Chatter and Stitch Club
Kepping
Modern Santa Claus Takes Plane as Successor to Reindeer
The 1936 Santa Claus is depicted touring by airplane in a modern era portrayal, succeeding the traditional use of reindeer. The image emphasizes progress and new technology shaping holiday lore.
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Carter
Santa Claus
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Zarbock
Hardware Company
North Locust St
Centralia, Ill
Bucilla and Royal Society
Weller Pottery
Broadway
Richardson
Wrewy
Westclock
Patoka Hdw
Furn. Co
Clipper
Herron’s
Patoka Community Chorus
James Melluish
George Neavill
Kinmundy
L. E. Green Hawe
Nigar
F. M. McKinney
Zion Charge
D. W. Troyer
Helen
Chas. Crowder
Boulder
Homer Meadows
Leslie Long
Benton
Homer Potts
Keyesport
William Thurmond
Harlan Goff
Margie
Pauline
Ella
Goldie Goff
Orville Goff
Ray Frailey
Shobonier
W. W. Richeson
Elva Towler
E. L. Craig
Terre Haute
Haynes Belcher
Dean Martin
Herschel Bookhout
Bobby
Elmer Rogier
Roy Jones
W. Martin
Richview
Roy
C. A. Adams
Rachel
Village Board
Patoka Methodists
Chatter and Stitch Club
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