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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
4
Locals report visitors from Centralia and Chicago. Maurice Wasem remains hospitalized after appendicitis with his mother at his bedside and friends praying for a quick recovery. We note new Goodrich sewing machines with latest improvements and features.
Funeral attendees from out of town for T. H Quayle Sr. included Mr and Mrs J B Lewis Mrs E H Barenfanger of Salem Mr and Mrs Grant Arnold Tom Quayle Mollie Quayle Jim Quayle Mr and Mrs M Johnson of Vernon and Mrs Kate Lewis of Chicago A local movement seeks to form a Sons and Daughters of Veterans Society for relatives of soldiers See next week's Register.
Capt. Thomas H. Quayle, a Marion county resident, died in Anna Illinois on Wednesday December 11 at age 83. His remains were brought home Friday morning and funeral services were held at his residence with Rev. Monroe Smith officiating. He was buried in Patoka cemetery. Obituary to follow next week.
In a string of campus vignettes Mae trails her light haired dog Simmie while Pipp the catcher remains on the job. The P H 5 D Club rehearses The Deacon for New Year’s Eve as rats face extermination in the basement. Glen and Ruth share quiet moments as Ruth frets over chicken pox.
Matilda E eligabeth Smith born December 10 1858 in Burton County Ohio died December 6 1912 at her home south of Matberry Grove Illinois aged 58 years 11 months 2 days She was wife of Elisha N Smith married November 12 1871 and had six children five surviving James A Shobonier Irene Mulberry Grove Cyintha Stonington Lydia Greenville Minnie Mulberry Grove She joined Pleasant Mound Baptist Church 35 years ago under D K Barber who led the funeral service The remains lay in state at home then at Pleasant Mound Church where Rev D K Barber preached and they were buried two miles southeast After years of paralysis she died unable to move or speak Her children and husband survived and many friends mourn the loss of neighbor Smith
The article notes success in raising fowls hinges on housing as much as stock. It cites three essentials for a good house: dryness, ample sunshine, and ventilation without drafts. Any house achieving these three factors should serve well regardless of its form.
The guide stresses a sunny sheltered site, dry house, and proper drainage to prevent dampness which lowers egg yield. Elevate foundations to avoid surface water, choose concrete or double board floors, and ensure good ventilation without drafts. Use muslin coverings on windows to reduce cold winds while allowing air flow.
Trespassers or anyone hunting on H C Hampy’s farm on Hampy Farm will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Take warning and keep off the property.
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